APPLE B UGC NET JRF ACADEMY – CUET – COMMON UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TEST(UG)
Central universities remain as a dream for many students in India who aspires to do their higher studies in country’s best institutions. The attractions include good quality education, highly qualified teachers, student community from various parts of the country, scope for exploring different cultures, so on and so forth. Though many dreams it, only a few could attain it. Attending separate entrance test for each and every University makes the entire process hectic and students find it really difficult to prepare for several exams in a very short span of time. Here comes the significance of Common University Entrance Test (UG), a single-window opportunity to students seeking admission to the Central Universities (CUs) across the country for various Undergraduate Programmes.
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET)
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is being introduced for admission into all UG Programmes in all Central Universities under the Ministry of Education, (MoE). The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas and help establish better connections with the Universities. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities. For appearing in the CUET (UG) there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12th /equivalent examination or are appearing in the current year irrespective of their age can appear in CUET (UG) – examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University (ies) in which they are desirous of taking admission.
Examination Scheme
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) mode |
|---|---|
| Medium of Examination | The Tests (other than “Language” Test) are offered in 13 languages i.e. Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. A candidate is required to opt for one of the specified languages as the medium of the paper, as per desired University’s eligibility criteria, while applying. The question paper in respect of the Domain Specific Subjects and the General Test, will be bi-lingual, i.e., it will be in the medium (one of the 13 languages) opted by the candidate and in English. In case of any discrepancy in translation, English version shall prevail except “Language” Tests (Section 1A & 1B). |
| Pattern of Question Paper | Objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Syllabus for CUET (UG)
It consists of the following 4 Sections:
- Section IA – 13 Languages
- Section IB – 20 Languages
Section IA & IB: Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary].
- Section II – 27 Domain specific Subjects
- Section III – General Test
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning
*Choosing options from each Section is not mandatory. Choices should match the requirements of the desired University.
Schedule of Examination
Exam will be held on multiple days, in two Slots, morning and afternoon:
| Slot | Slot 1 | Slot 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of Examination | 09.00 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. (IST) | 03.00 p.m. to 06.45 p.m. (IST) |
| Duration of Examination | For 3 Hours 15 Minutes | For 3 Hours 45 Minutes |
Combining Slot 1 and Slot 2 together, a candidate may take maximum 09 Tests.
Examination Structure in Slot 1 (Morning Session):
| Sr No. | Tests/Subjects | No. of questions to be attempted | Marks per question | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language (any one of the 13 languages opted in Section IA) | 40 out of 50 | 5 | 200 | 45 minutes per language |
| 2 | Domain Specific Subjects (Max. 2 subjects) | 40 out of 50 | 5 | 200 | 45 minutes per subject (Max. duration can go upto 90 minutes for 2 subjects) |
| 3 | General Test | 60 out of 75 | 5 | 300 | 60 minutes |
Note: One mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
Examination Structure in Slot 2 (Afternoon Session)
| Sr No. | Tests/Subjects | No. of questions to be attempted | Marks per question | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language (any one of the remaining 12 languages opted in Section IA (if one already taken in slot 1) and 1 from Section IB – as applicable) OR as applicable | 40 out of 50 | 5 | 200 | 45 minutes per language |
| 2 | Domain Specific Subjects (Max. 4 subjects) | 40 out of 50 | 5 | 200 | 45 minutes per subject (Max. duration can go upto 3 hours for 4 subjects) |
Note: One mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
List of Central Universities
- Aligarh Muslim University
- Assam University
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
- Banaras Hindu University
- Central University of Andhra Pradesh
- Central University of South Bihar
- Central University of Gujarat
- Central University of Haryana
- Central University of Himachal Pradesh
- Central University of Jammu
- Central University of Jharkhand
- Central University of Karnataka
- Central University of Kashmir
- Central University of Kerala
- Central University of Odisha
- Central University of Punjab
- Central University of Rajasthan
- Central University of Tamil Nadu
- Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya
- Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
- Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
- Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
- Manipur University
- Maulana Azad National Urdu University
- Mizoram University
- Nagaland University
- North Eastern Hill University
- Pondicherry University
- Rajiv Gandhi University
- Sikkim University
- Tezpur University
- The English and Foreign Languages University
- Tripura University
- University of Allahabad
- University of Delhi
- University of Hyderabad
- Visva Bharati University
- Mahatma Gandhi Central University
- Central Sanskrit University, Delhi
- Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
- National Sanskrit University
