CUET SYLLABUS 2024: EXAM PATTERN, BOOKS, ALL SUBJECTS, AND MORE

CUET, which is commonly known as the Common University Entrance Test, it is one of the Exams in which the number of Enrollment is more than 15 Lakhs. Last year, the total number of students who appeared in CUET was 12 lakh. The National Testing Agency(NTA) also released the CUET syllabus on its portal for all subjects.

The National Testing Agency which is an autonomous body has been mandated by the Ministry of Education and UGC to conduct the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission into Undergraduate Programmes in Central Universities under the Ministry of Education, and other participating Universities / Institutions / Organizations / Autonomous Colleges.

The CUET (UG) provides a single window opportunity to students seeking admission in any of the Central Universities (CUs) or other participating organizations (including State Universities, Deemed and Private Universities) across the Country.

For the Academic Session 2024-25, CUET (UG) – 2024 will be conducted in the Hybrid mode (Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Pen & Paper).

DATE SHEET OF CUET

Date Sheet of CBT Test – Click Here

WHAT IS CUET?

If you are in class 11, 12 droppers, or simply a “student”. You have heard this word so many times from almost everywhere. And if you are also questioning yourself like what is CUET or CUCET, why CUET, and how can I appear for this exam?

Here I am gonna tell you everything about this Exam in a very simple way. But if still, some questions strike your mind. Leave that question in the comments section below.

So firstly let me tell you the full form of CUET. CUET-Common University Entrance Test.

So basically it is the entrance exam for so many universities including Central Universities all over India. So if one of your dreams is to study at one of the top universities in India. You have to appear for this examination.

Now I am gonna tell you everything you need to know before appearing for this exam.

1. Universities:

Over 53 Central Universities, including Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi 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, and the Central University of Jammu. Currently, all the universities are participating in CUET including Central Universities (CUs), State Universities, Deemed, and Private Universities.

Courses in AMU CUET – Click Here

• Courses in JMI CUET UG – Click Here
• Courses in JMI CUET PG – Click Here

2. Hybrid mode (Online or offline/ Pen & Paper?):

It will be a computer-based test (CBT) with objective-type multiple-choice questions but this year NTA conducts the Entrance Exam in Hybrid mode with online CBT and pen & paper.

3. Examination fee:

CUET UG Fee Structure

CUET UG fee structure depends on the Candidate’s Category and the number of subjects chosen by students. it’s important for students to understand these structures.

CUET Fee 2024: General Category

Number of Subjects	Fee in INR
Up to three subjects	INR 1000
For each additional subjects	INR 400 each

CUET Fee 2024: OBC category

OBC students need to pay less. Students need to upload the Central OBC-NCL/ EWS category certificate and government certificate while filling the application form.

Number of Subjects	Fee in INR
Up to three subjects	INR 900
For each additional subjects	INR 375 each

CUET Fee 2024: SC/ST and Reserved categories

students belonging from SC, ST, PwBD and third gender category needs to pay lesser among all. Students need to upload the Central SC/ST category certificate and government certificate while filling out the application form.

Number of Subjects	Fee in INR
Up to three subjects	INR 800
For each additional subjects	INR 350 each

CUET Fee 2024: International Students

Fees for International students is higher than all other students and it is usually high.

Number of Subjects	Fee in INR
Up to three subjects	INR 4500
For each additional subjects	INR 1800 each

CUET FEE 2024: Mode of Payment

The CUET 2024 application fee can be paid online through various Mode such as:

• Credit/debit cards
• UPI, Paytm, or
• Net banking.

4. Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the CUET 2022, candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% in Class 12 from a recognised board in the General category (5% relaxation in other categories) and a minimum of 45 percent in the SC/ST category.

5. Maximum Subject Allowed

From the above subjects/languages, the candidate can choose a maximum of 06 (six) subjects from all three Sections.

6. Duration of Exam:

45 minutes per subject ( Maximum duration can go up to 3 hours for 4 subjects) except for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, and General Tests which would be 60 minutes.

Note: It is advisable for students to select at least one language and the General Test.

7. Examination Shift:

The examination will be conducted on multiple days in two or three shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject choices.

8. Examination format:

CUET syllabus 2024 – Overall Details

The examination will be divided into four sections.

• Section IA – 13 languages
• Section IB – 20 languages
• Section II – 27 Domain-Specific Subject
• Section III – General Test

CUET Exam Pattern

Sections	Subjects	Total Questions	Duration	No. of Questions to be answered
Section 1A	13 languages	50	45 min	40
Section 1B	20 languages	50	45 min	40
Section II	27 Subjects	45/50 Asked	60 min for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices 45 minutes for all other subjects	35/40 answered out of 45/50
Section III	General Test	60	60 min	50

Note: Candidate can choose a maximum of 6 Subjects from all three sections

Section I

• Section IA will give candidates the option to choose from 13 languages.
• Apart from those available in Section IA, Section IB will have 20 languages to pick from.
• In each language, 40 questions out of 50 are to be attempted.
• Candidates will be assessed on their language skills through reading comprehension in MCQ-based questions with each language given 45 minutes.

Section II

Section II will have 27 domain-specific subjects to choose from, with a limit of 6 domains per candidate as applicable for a University or Universities.

• In this section, 35/40 questions are to be attempted out of 45/50 and they will be tested as per the NCERT Class 12 syllabus in MCQ-based question form with candidates getting 45 minutes per domain.

Section III

Section III will have a general test. In this section, 50 questions are to be attempted out of 60 and they will be tested through General knowledge, Current affairs, General Mental Ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning, and logical and analytical reasoning in MCQ-based question form with candidates getting 60 minutes for it.

Language in which CUET will be conducted

CUET 2024 will be conducted in 13 languages i.e. English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

• CUET (UG) is being offered in 380 Cities including 26 cities outside India.

For other updates related to Paper, Scheme, Timing, eligibility, and other information, the Candidate can visit NTA Website

Important Points:

1. The Exam will be held on multiple days in two or three shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject Choices.
2. Candidates can choose a minimum of three and a maximum of six Subjects from all three sections.

The syllabus of ALL CUET Subjects will be added Soon

The paper of CUET will be added soon in this page

CUET SYLLABUS 2024