Learn all about CUCET – What is it and what is the procedure?

The National Testing Agency has been assigned the task of conducting the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) for Post Graduate programs in 2022. For admission to different programs of the participating Central Universities, CUET will provide a single-window opportunity for the students to seek admission to these participating Universities / Institutes across the country.

In 2022, as a part of National Education Policy 2020, CUET was introduced making it compulsory for all 45 central universities to adopt it. Admission to various Undergraduate, Integrated, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certification courses and Research Programmes in Central Universities of India will be provided through this. It is also accepted by a number of other State Universities and deemed to be university in India. 

After the CUCET 2022 Counseling, candidates are offered admission to these programs based on their entrance exam scores. This move will represent a significant departure from the regular college entrance tests. 

CUCET Eligibility Criteria 2022

Under CUCET 2022, a total of 53 Universities are participating. Each university has its own set of qualifying requirements or eligibility criteria for applicants. CUCET 2022 provides mostly three types of courses. Candidates can apply for undergraduate, graduate, integrated postgraduate, and research programs. Before applying for CUCET 2022, students should review the particular CUCET Eligibility Criteria of each university separately for their different courses.

Admission process through the  Online Mode

Steps for Online Application Process for CUCET

• Visit CUCET website- http://cucet.cuchd.in for registration.
• Register on the CUCET registration page.
• After successful registration, pay a registration fee which includes the digital copy of the prospectus.
• Fill out the form and choose the dates from the available slots.
• Appear in the CUCET examination on the scheduled date and time through https://cucet.cuchd.in with your registered login details.
• Result will be intimated through E-mail and will also be displayed on https://cucet.cuchd.in in your login account.

Admission process through Offline Mode

Steps for Offline Application Process for CUCET

Applicant may purchase CUCET Brochure cum form from University admission offices/ Authorized centers by paying Rs.1000/-.

• Visit the CUCET website- https://cucet.cuchd.in for registration.
• Register on the CUCET page.
• Scratch the CUCET form and fill in the unique number given on the form in the option available on the website.
• Appear in the CUET examination on the scheduled date and time through https://cucet.cuchd.in with your registered login details.
• Result will be intimated through E-mail and will also be displayed on https://cucet.cuchd.in in your login account.

Layout For UG programs

As per the latest CUET updates 2022, the CUET entrance test 2022 will now be having four sections:

• Section IA – 13 Languages
• Section IB – 19 Languages
• Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects
• Section III – General Test

Marking scheme includes 1 mark for each correct answer and one-fourth mark will be deducted for each wrong response.

CUCET Eligibility for Ph.D. Program

1. If you have cleared UGC-CSIR JRF, GATE, NBHM, or qualified in any other National level exams then you are exempted from appearing in the entrance test but have to register for CUCET 2022.
2. Need to have a master’s degree in any stream with a minimum of 55% marks for general candidates, 50% marks for OBC candidates, and 45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
3. Rest the minimum eligibility changes as per the course. As the main subjects required for each course are different depending upon the course you choose to enroll in.