CUET 2022 : Important Notifications , Dates and Eligibility Criteria (Updated)

CUET Exam 2022:

CUET or Common University Entrance Test conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) is for admissions to various undergraduate and integrated programs at all Central and State universities, including DU, JMI, EFLU, JNU and the University of Allahabad. Aspirants aiming to get admission to these institutions must appear for CUET. With CUET becoming mandatory for admissions, board marks might be a minimum eligibility requirement for a few colleges. Admissions will be based on CUET marks.

CUET 2022 Exam

It was previously known as Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET), and the Central Universities specifically accepted it. Now that most central and state universities will participate, NTA has renamed the exam as Common University Entrance Tests or CUET. CUET will provide aspirants with a single-window opportunity to get admission to any Central Universities across the country.

The exam will be conducted in 13 languages at 154 centres. Being a mandatory entrance test for admissions to undergraduate programs, DU has also dropped its previous admission policy and is now accepting CUET scores. The current permission policy released by DU has been made clear what will be the admission requirements for the upcoming session.

For more information about CUET, CUET syllabus, CUET exam pattern, eligibility, participating colleges and more, keep reading further!

CUET 2022 Latest Updates

NTA will be conducting the exam in the 1st and 2nd week of July 2022 in two slots, i.e. Slot 1 for 195 minutes and Slot 2 for 225 minutes. The registration for CUET is ongoing, and candidates can apply for the same until 6 May 2022. Besides, CUET will be conducted in LAN-based CBT mode.

CUET 2022 Notification

NTA released the CUET notification marking the start of exam registration. The notification contains all the exam dates, registrations, release of admit cards, etc. Go through the table below to get the information about the CUET notification.

CUET 2022 Important Dates

Registration Starts	6 April 2022
Registration Ends	6 May 2022
Admit Card Release	To be notified
Date of Examination	First and second week of July 2022
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Slot	Slot 1	Slot 2
Timing of Examination	9:00 AM – 12:15 PM	3:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Duration of Examination	195 minutes	225 minutes
Entry in the Examination Centre/Hall/Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/cross-checking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc. Instructions by the Invigilator(s)	7:00 AM– 8:30 AM	1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
8:30 AM – 8:50 AM	2:30PM – 2:50PM
Candidates log in to read instructions	8:50 AM	2:50 PM
Test Commences	9:00 AM	3:00 PM
Test  Concludes	As per timing given in the Admit Card

CUET 2022 Exam Summary

Confirmed by NTA and NEP, CUET will be a mandatory exam to qualify for admissions to central universities. The CUET exam date is yet to be released; however, other important information about the exam is available. Below mentioned is the tabulated CUET Exam Summary for your reference –

Full Exam Name	Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Exam Level	University Level
Courses Offered	Undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs
Central Universities	45
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-based Test)
Type of questions	Multiple-choice questions
CUET Exam Centers	Around 150
Mode of Counselling	Offline
Official website	https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/

CUET 2022 Application Form 

CUET 2022 Registrations started on 6 April 2022 and will end on 6 May 2022 (5 pm). To register themselves, candidates can visit https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ and start the registration process. The registration process is as follows –

• Registration on the portal
• Filling outthe application form
• Uploading of images and signature and other required documents (if any)
• Payment

How to fill CUET 2022 Application Form?

To fill in the application form, candidates must knowthe steps to get registered for the CUET 2022. Follow the step to fill CUET 2022 Application Form.

1. Visit the official website of the CUET, i.e. https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/.
2. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab to register for the program.
3. After clicking, candidates can choose the UG, PG, and RP programs.
4. Complete the application with all the required details –program applied for, name, valid e-mail id, contact details, date of birth and verification code displayed.
5. Once you have submitted all of the details, the application number and password are generated. The same is sent to your registered e-mail id and mobile number.
6. Candidates can log inusing the application number and password to complete the application filling in further details –personal details, academic qualifications and communication address.
7. Next, the candidate must upload their scanned recent passport size photograph and signature in the prescribed formats.
8. After uploading the images, candidates must select their examination centres according to their preferences.
9. After submitting all, the candidate must step forward to pay application fees through online or offline (Challan) mode.
10. Once all the steps are done, candidates will receive an automated e-mail and SMS on their registered e-mail and mobile number.

CUET 2022 Application Fee

Candidate can make payment of CUET Application fee by debit/credit card/net banking or Challan of SBI any branch. Also, candidates can pay the fee online or offline mode. In the below-mentioned table, category-wise CUET 2022 Application fee is provided –

Category	Payment through online/debit/credit card	Payment through Challan
Application Fees*	Application Fee	Bank Commission	Total Fee to be paid
General/OBC	INR 800 for three PUs	Rs. 800	Rs. 50	Rs. 850
SC/ST	INR 350 for three PUs	Rs. 350	Rs. 400
PWD	Exempted from Application Fee

CUET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for CUET 2022 for the undergraduate program are:

• Candidates should score a minimum of 50% marks in their +2 examination in the General category and 45% for SC/ST candidates.
• Candidates should have taken up subjects in +2 depending upon the course they opt for.

However, candidates must check the required eligibility criteria set by the National Testing Agency before filling out the forms. Candidates can check the eligibility requirements of the specific courses on the official website of the participating university. 

CUET 2022 Exam Pattern

Examination Structure – Slot 1 (Morning Session)

Subjects	No. of questions to be attempted	Marks per question	Total marks	Duration
Language (any one of the 13 languages opted in Section IA)	40 out of 50	5	200	45 minutes per language
Domain-Specific Subjects (Max 2 Subjects)	40 out of 50	5	200	45 minutes per subject (Max duration can be upto 90 minutes for 2 subjects)
Genral Test	60 out of 75	5	300	60 minutes
One mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).

Examination Structure – Slot 2 (Afternoon Session)

Subjects	No. of questions to be attempted	Marks per question	Total marks	Duration
Language (any one of the 13 languages opted in Section IA)	40 out of 50	5	200	45 minutes per language
Domain-Specific Subjects (Max. 4 subjects)	40 out of 50	5	200	45 minutes per subject (Max duration can go upto 3 hours minutes for 4 subjects)
One mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).

CUET 2022 Syllabus

Syllabus
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	As given on the NTA website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in.
Section III	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

The syllabus for domain-specific subjects will be available on the NTA website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in.

CUET Colleges

Some of the Central Universities, like the renowned University of Delhi, were recently founded under the CUCET colleges, although the vast majority already exist. However, the University of Allahabad was founded in 1887 and became a Central University in 2005, making it the oldest. The following is a list of accredited CUCET colleges and universities:

University/College	State	City	Established
Aligarh Muslim University	Uttar Pradesh	Aligarh	1920
Assam University	Assam	Silchar	1994
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow	1996
Banaras Hindu University	Uttar Pradesh	Varanasi	1916
Central Agricultural University	Manipur	Imphal	1993
Central Sanskrit University	Delhi	New Delhi	1970 (2020)
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh	Vizianagaram	2019
Central University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh	Anantapur	2019
Central University of Gujarat	Gujarat	Gandhinagar	2009
Central University of Haryana	Haryana	Mahendragarh	2009
Central University of Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh	Dharamsala	2009
Central University of Jammu	Jammu and Kashmir	Jammu	2011
Central University of Jharkhand	Jharkhand	Ranchi	2009
Central University of Karnataka	Karnataka	Kalaburagi	2009
Central University of Kashmir	Jammu and Kashmir	Srinagar	2009
Central University of Kerala	Kerala	Kasaragod	2009
Central University of Odisha	Odisha	Koraput	2009
Central University of Punjab	Punjab	Bathinda	2009
Central University of Rajasthan	Rajasthan	Ajmer	2009
Central University of South Bihar	Bihar	Gaya	2009
Central University of Tamil Nadu	Tamil Nadu	Tiruvarur	2009
Delhi University	Delhi	New Delhi	1922
Dr Hari Singh Gour University	Madhya Pradesh	Sagar	1946 (2009)
Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University	Bihar	Samastipur	1905 (2016)
English and Foreign Languages University	Telangana	Hyderabad	1958 (2007)
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya	Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur	1983 (2009)
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University	Uttarakhand	Srinagar	1973 (2009)
Indian Maritime University	Tamil Nadu	Chennai	2008
Indira Gandhi National Open University	Delhi	New Delhi	1985
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University	Madhya Pradesh	Amarkantak	2007
Jamia Millia Islamia	Delhi	New Delhi	1920 (1988)
Jawaharlal Nehru University	Delhi	New Delhi	1969
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	Maharashtra	Wardha	1997
Mahatma Gandhi Central University	Bihar	Motihari	2016
Manipur University	Manipur	Imphal	1980 (2005)
Maulana Azad National Urdu University	Telangana	Hyderabad	1998
Mizoram University	Mizoram	Aizawl	2000
Nagaland University	Nagaland	Lumami	1994
Nalanda University	Bihar	Rajgir, Nalanda	2010
National Sanskrit University[note 3]	Andhra Pradesh	Tirupati	1956 (2020)
National Sports University	Manipur	Imphal	2018
North Eastern Hill University	Meghalaya	Shillong	1973
Pondicherry University	Puducherry	Pondicherry	1985
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University	Uttar Pradesh	Raebareli	2013
Rajiv Gandhi University	Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar	1985 (2007)
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University	Uttar Pradesh	Jhansi	2014
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University	Delhi	New Delhi	1962 (2020)
Sikkim University	Sikkim	Gangtok	2007
South Asian University	Delhi	New Delhi	2010
Tezpur University	Assam	Tezpur	1994
Tripura University	Tripura	Agartala	1987
University of Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh	Prayagraj	1887 (2005)
University of Hyderabad	Telangana	Hyderabad	1974
Visva-Bharati University	West Bengal	Santiniketan	1921

CUET 2022 Admit Card

CUET Admit Card will be available around 10 to 15 days before the CUET 2022 exam date. CUET Admit Card will feature the exam centre address, exam timings, application number, and course. CUET Admit Card and a valid photo ID are required on the day of the examination. If there is an error on their CUET 2022 Admit card, they must contact the exam conducting body as soon as possible to resolve the problem.

CUET 2022 Answer Key 

After the successful conduct of the CUET exam, the authority will release the provisional answer key in July 2022. The test takers can then analyse their performance and calculate their scores with the help of the CUET 2022 answer key. Candidates can even contest the answer key by providing supporting documents if there are any discrepancies. However, the process is to be completed in a stipulated time. After taking valid considerations, CUET Final Answer Key will be released.

CUET 2022 Result

Candidates can check their CUET results within a month after the exam has been successfully conducted. The CUET Results will be announced in the online mode only. To check the results, candidates must login on the official CUET website using the login credentials generated at registration. Candidates can then download the scorecard, which will contain the score and the qualifying status of the candidate. Based on the marks scored by the candidates, CUET 2022 merit list will be prepared.

How to check CUET 2022 Results?

• Visit the official CUET website –  https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
• Click on the “CUET 2022 Scorecard” in the latest news section.
• Upon clicking, a new login window will open.
• Enter your roll number and date of birth and click on the login tab.
• Your result will appear on the screen. You can download the scorecard and save it for future use.

CUET 2022 Cut Off

Once the exam is successfully conducted, CUET Cut-off will be released along with the CUET result. Candidates who score more than the cut-off are later invited to participate in the counselling process. CUET cut-off will be based on the number of applicants, exam difficulty level, previous year cut-off trends, and the number of seats. Besides, CUET cut-off might vary depending on programs and colleges.

CUET 2022 Counselling

Post the release of the CUET result, each of the participating universities will start its CUET counselling process. For registrations, candidates must visit the official website of the participating university they want to attend and select the desired programs in the stipulated time. Candidates must carry all the required documents during the counselling process for verification. After the CUET 2022 Counselling, the admission lists for CUET 2022 will be provided based on the selections made by the candidates.

FAQs

Are CUCET and CUET is similar?

CUET is the revamped version of CUCET. A few Central Universities earlier just accepted CUCET. However, now it is a mandatory exam for admissions to all Central and participating universities.

When is CUET to be conducted?

CUET registrations are open from 6 April 2022, which will last until 6 May 2022. However, it is expected that CUET will be conducted in the 1^st and 2^nd week of July 2022.

How many universities are participating in CUET?

40+ universities are participating in CUET for the 2022-23 academic session.

In which mode CUET will be conducted?

CUET will be conducted in a LAN based CBT mode.

What is the upper age limit to apply for CUET 2022?

There is no upper age limit to apply for CUET 2022. However, applicants must have passed the 12^th or equivalent examinationor must be appearing for the same in 2022. Besides, if required, candidates must fulfil the eligibility and age requirements prescribed by the participating universities.

Will there be negative markings in CUET 2022?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1 mark.

How many universities can a candidate choose at the time of registration?

There is no limit to choosing the universities. Candidates can choose universities according to their choice.