Overview of CUET

NTA has been bestowed with the responsibility of conducting CUET annually. It is India's second biggest UG entrance test (after JEE). CUET is the sole gateway for UG admission to the participating universities. Each year, the number of applicants and participating universities increases, leading to stiffer competition to secure seats in top colleges.

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CUET Prep. Programs

Students must balance their preparations effectively to score maximum marks in CUET and perform equally well on their Boards. To achieve this, students must grasp the crucial details of CUET UG (like syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, the application process, universities & course list) and enroll in a comprehensive preparation program.

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Subjects covered

Section 1: Language
  • English
Section 2: Domain Subjects

Commerce

  • Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Applied Maths

Humanities

  • Pol Science
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Legal Studies

Science

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Maths
Section 3: General Test
  • General Test
Section 1: Language
  • English
Section 2: Domain Subjects

Commerce

  • Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Applied Maths

Humanities

  • Pol Science
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Science

  • Core Maths
Section 3: General Test
  • General Test

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About CUET 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the Common University Entrance Test (CUET - UG) for admissions to undergraduate courses in various central, state, private, & many other universities in India. More than 280 universities (including 45+ central universities, like DU, BHU, JNU, JMI, Allahabad University, University of Hyderabad, etc.) fall under the purview of CUET and will accept only CUET scores as the basis of UG admission.

Events

Dates (Tentative)

CUET Registration starts

Mid-February 2025

Registration closes

Last week of March 2025

Form Correction window

1st week of April 2025

NTA CUET exam city slip

1st week of May 2025

CUET Admit card

3-4 days before the exam

Exam dates

Mid-May 2025

Reserve exam date

1st week of June 2025

Display of CUET Answer Key

June 2025

Declaration of CUET result

Last week of June 2025

CUET Coaching Programs

All the top universities in India (like DU, BHU, JNU, JMI, University of Hyderabad, University of Allahabad, etc.) will participate in CUET (UG). It will drastically ratchet up the level of competition in the exam.

Career Launcher’s CUET Coaching programs could be the best prep partner the students require to tackle this stiff competition and secure admission to their dream colleges. Our programs are synonymous with success in aptitude exam preparation, and CUET will be no different. The programs are curated by our team of experts and experienced faculty members who have spent many years training students for various national-level entrance exams.

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CUET Online Coaching

Live & online lectures. Get access to recorded video lectures, Test Series, study materials, GK compendium, and much more.

CUET Classroom Coaching

Face-to-face interactive sessions by experts, rigorous CUET coaching modules, mocks, and numerous doubt-solving sessions.

CUET Self Paced Program

Pre-recorded lectures, concept videos, and recordings of doubt-clearing sessions & classroom discussions. Prepare at your pace.

CUET Test Series

Attempt up to 40 CUET mocks that are closest to the actual CUET. Improve your performance with our in-depth analysis tool.

CUET University List

CUET will be the sole gateway for UG admissions to 280+ universities participating in it. There are 45 central universities (like DU, BHU, JNU, etc.); the others are state, private, and deemed universities nationwide.

The admissions hitherto based on merit (class XII marks) will come under the purview of CUET, and the admissions will be made based on the candidates' CUET scores. Go through crucial details of a few major universities participating in CUET 2025.

CUET UG Articles

Our experts at Career Launcher have collated all the important information about the CUET entrance exam to help students grasp it. Along with informative articles, explore free resources like the CUET previous years' question paper and mini mocks.

With all the available relevant information, students can better analyze and comprehend CUET UG and begin their preparation.

Top Colleges of DU

DU is the premier institute which offers UG admission to a maximum number of students (approximately 70K) through CUET. Close to 50% of the students who apply for CUET UG choose DU as their preferred university.

For the convenience of the aspirants, here we've collated all the information about some of the top colleges from the University of Delhi (DU). Get detailed information about the courses offered, admission process, placements, and fee structure of these colleges in the articles below. Understand what it takes to secure admission to the top colleges of DU.

Marks/Percentile scored in CUET will be the sole basis of admission to courses offered by all the participating universities. In these articles, we have collated information about a few popular courses, their scope, the best colleges you can apply for, and career avenues that are available for students after completing graduation in these subjects. Follow the articles below to get detailed information.

CUET UG FAQs

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an entrance exam for UG admissions to 280+ universities, including 45+ Central Universities (like DU, BHU, JMI, JNU, AMU, University of Allahabad, and University of Hyderabad). The exam will test a student's language aptitude, subject knowledge, and general mental ability.

In case of a tie between 2 or more students with the same CUET score choosing the same college and course, their class 12th Board marks (Best of 3, 4, and 5 subsequently) will be considered. Yet, in a tie, the age will be the final tiebreaker. The older student will get the seat.

The CUET scores will be used for UG admissions to undergraduate courses of 45+ Central Universities, including Delhi University, BHU, Jamia Millia Islamia, JNU, AMU, University of Allahabad, and University of Hyderabad.

CUET 2025 will be conducted in a hybrid (both online/offline) mode by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

CUET syllabus comprises the complete NCERT syllabus of class 12 for respective subjects. CUET is designed to evaluate one's understanding of language, knowledge of subjects studied in class XII and general reasoning and quantitative skills.

For every correct attempt, 5 marks will be awarded. For every incorrect attempt, 1 mark will be deducted. There will be no penalty for unattempted questions.

CUET 2025 will be conducted in a single slot for online and offline modes. The detailed timings will be announced later.

Any student who has passed their class XII Boards or is appearing for it in the current year can fill out the application form and seek admission to any participating universities.

Going by the previous experiences of CUET, the test is expected to be moderately difficult to easy. CUET is a mix of General Ability Tests, language understanding, and subjects studied in class XII. One can excel and score well if one is determined and focused, coupled with the right approach, practice, and preparation.

The registration process for CUET 2025 will Tentatively start at the end of February.

The National Testing Agency entrusted to conduct the CUET exam will release the sample paper in due course. However, Career Launcher provides free previous year's question papers and sample mocks. To access it, Click here.

A candidate can apply for multiple courses and Universities, based on fulfilment of the eligibility criteria as determined by respective universities. There is no upper or lower limit to the number of universities a candidate can apply.

Yes. One can appear for CUET even when one is due to appear for the Class XII Boards exams. But one will need to produce the marksheet/certificates about fulfilling the eligibility criteria for the Course/University applied, at the time of admissions.

As of now, CUET is conducted only once a year.

Yes, Only CUET scores will now be accepted for admissions to undergraduate programs in all the Central and many other Universities (250+) participating in CUET.

Admissions are handled at the level of each of the participating universities for the respective program. The relevant universities will decide the cut-off for each program based on the CUET scores of applicants.

The National Testing Agency entrusted to conduct the CUET exam will release the sample paper in due course. However, Career Launcher provides free sample mock, which can be accessed from the free account at Career Launcher myzone For which you need to register first.

Preparing for any entrance exam requires knowing about the paper pattern and the content covered therein. The following tips will help you prepare better for CUET:

  • Understanding the syllabus and pattern
  • Preparing a timetable and following it
  • Working on building a strong conceptual foundation
  • Writing Mocks and analyzing your performance to improve your test-taking skills

The registration process for CUET 2025 will Tentatively start at the end of February.

A total of 44+ Central Universities will accept CUET UG score; with each University having its own criteria for admissions. One can apply to as many Universities one wishes for. However, it is not mandatory to select all the universities in the application form. A student is eligible to register and participate in the counselling process of any of the participating universities, with a valid CUET score. Decision to select the university should be based on cost, quality of education and placement opportunities among others.

There are 44+ Central Universities and a total of 250+ universities participating in the CUET (UG) 2024. Together, they will offer more than 3 lakh seats for various undergraduate courses.

Yes. SRCC, Hindu College, St. Stephens' College are affiliated to University of Delhi, which is a Central University. Thus, those and all other colleges of Delhi University will follow the rules as decided by the University of Delhi.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a Central University founded in 1916. CUET 2022, and onwards, will be mandatory for all Central Universities in the country. Accordingly, BHU will not be conducting its own entrance any more for B.Com.; and will, instead, accept the scores of CUET.

Yes. CUET is mandatory for admissions to undergraduate programs in all the colleges affiliated to a Central University. If you wish to study B.A (Hons) in any discipline from any of the affiliated colleges of Delhi University, you will need to take CUET.

The University of Hyderabad offers Five-Year Integrated Master of Science (M.Sc.) in various disciplines. As it is a Central University, established in 1974 by an Act of the Parliament, it will be part of CUET; and will admit students based on CUET scores.

Yes. Being a Central University, JNU will be part of CUET; and will accept CUET scores for admissions into its undergraduate courses.

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