CUET Participating Universities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CUET?
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate courses offered by the Central Universities including Delhi University, BHU, Jamia Milia Islamia, JNU, AMU, University of Allahabad, University of Hyderabad among others. The exam will test one’s language aptitude, subject knowledge, and general mental ability.
In case of a tie in CUET score, who gets the seat in DU?
In case of a tie between 2 or more students with the same CUET score choosing the same college and course, their class 12th boards marks (Best of 3, 4, and 5 subsequently) will be considered. Yet a tie, the age will be the final tiebreaker. The older student will get the seat.
How many Central Universities accept CUET scores for admissions?
CUET scores will be used for admissions to undergraduate courses of 45 Central Universities including Delhi University, BHU, Jamia Milia Islamia, JNU, AMU, University of Allahabad, University of Hyderabad among others. TISS and seven other institutions have also shown their eagerness to accept CUET Scores for admissions to their undergraduate courses.
What will be the mode of CUET?
CUET will be conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Test by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam will be conducted in the first week of July.
What is the syllabus for CUET?
CUET is designed to evaluate one’s understanding of language, knowledge of subjects studied in class XII and general reasoning and quantitative skills. The paper will comprise of three sections: Language, Subject Domain Test and General Aptitude Test.
What is the marking scheme of CUET? Is there any negative marking?
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.
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