CUCET 2023: Exam Dates (Out) Application Form (Out), Eligibility Criteria

CUCET 2023 Phase 2 application process has begun for aspirants willing to take admissions in different UG and PG courses at Chandigarh University (CU). Just like NMAT, PUCET, JEE Advanced and other higher education entrance exams in India, CUCET is another exam taken by thousands of aspirants. CUCET is an abbreviation for Central Universities Common Entrance Test and is the gateway to top universities in India. It is conducted by the Central University of Rajasthan where students from all over the country participate for admission in undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses. Here are all the details on CUCET Exam 2023!

Full-Form	Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET)
Exam Mode	Offline for UG/PG programmes Online for RP programmes
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Programmes	UG, PG, Doctoral
Exam Format	MCQ
Negative Marking	0.25 for UG/PG programmes

CUCET Latest Updates 2023

• The application process for CUCET 2023 Phase 2 is going on. The application will be closed on 30th August 2023 and the last exam will be conducted on 31st August 2023.
• The CUCET examinations have added more vernacular options for students according to the ongoing winter session in the Rajya Sabha. This new structure will be administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
• All students for undergraduate programs in central universities will be admitted through the Central University Common Admission Test (CUCET) in 2023. Presently, most central universities admit students based on their class 12 results.

CUCET Exam Dates 2023

The exam is held in 120 cities across the country and eligible students are invited to apply for the same. The examination is for two hours and is conducted in pen-paper mode. It is an annual exam, generally conducted in May. Here are the tentative dates for the CUCET exam dates 2023:

Event	Tentative Dates
Application Form (Phase 2)	May 30th 2023
Last Date for Registration	August 30th 2023
Admit Card	May 30th 2023- 30th August 2023
Exam Date	May 30th 2023- 31st August 2023
Provisional Answer Key	September 2023
Final Answer key	September 2023
Result (Phase 2)	September 2023

CUCET 2023 Application Process

The registration process for CUCET is online. After checking the eligibility criteria of the programme, candidates are supposed to fill out the application form and upload essential documents. These are some things that every candidate should keep handy while filling out the form-

• A mobile number
• Email ID
• A good quality photograph
• signature

Application Fee

With the below-mentioned application fees, the candidate can apply to three of the participating universities for three of their courses. If the candidate intends to apply for more, then they have to pay the fees again and proceed with the application.

Category	Fees
General	INR 1000/-
SC/ST	INR 1000/-

Also Read: CUET 2023: Notification Out, Exam Dates

CUCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

For students to apply for the CUCET exams some eligibility criteria are set by the central universities. The same has been explained below: 

Undergraduate: The students must have passed their class 12th from a recognised university. The general category students must have a score of at least 50% and the SC/ST category student must have a score of at least 45% to be eligible for the examination.

Postgraduate: The students who want to apply for a master’s degree in central universities should have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Students must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least a score of 55% (for general category students) and 50% (for SC/ST category students).

PhD: The students who are applying for a PhD in the central universities should have a master’s degree from a recognised university. The students applying should have a minimum of 55 per cent in master’s (for general category students) and 50% in master’s (for SC/ST students). If the student has cleared JRF, UGC-CSIR, GATE and any equivalent examination, they do not have to take this examination. However, they do need to register for CUCET.

CUCET 2023 Exam Pattern

The basic exam pattern that you can follow to ace your CUCET exams is mentioned below.

UG/PG Programmes

The entrance exam’s duration is 2 hours and the question paper is in the MCQ form; There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks and one mark for every correct answer. the exam pattern for UI & PG Programmes is:

• Part A: Language, General Awareness, Mathematical and Analytical Skills – comprising of 25 MCQs 
• Part B: 75 MCQs questions from Domain Knowledge. This part may consist of multiple sections of 25 questions each. 

RP Programmes

The entrance exam for research-based programmes was conducted for 2 hours and there is no negative marking. It is a computer-based test and the exam pattern for RP Programmes is:

• Part A: Language, General Awareness, Maths, Analytical reasoning and Research Methodology comprising 50 MCQs 
• Part B: 50 MCQs questions from Domain Knowledge  

CUCET Syllabus 2023

CUCET is conducted for multiple programmes in different courses and the syllabus for every programme is different. Candidates can check the syllabus for every course and programme on the official website. Here are the common topics covered in the entrance exam: Part A is-

• English
• Logical Reasoning
• General Knowledge
• Analytical Skills, 
• Quantitative Reasoning

The CUCET syllabus for Part B is verified by the conducting body. Candidates can access the syllabus by clicking on this link!

 How to Download CUCET Syllabus 2023

• After you click on the link given above, the link will redirect you to Program Details.
• Scroll down and fill out the details of the program and the university you wish to apply to.
• Download the Syllabus for the desired program and start your preparation.  

Also Read: CUET 2023: Notification Out, Exam Dates

CUCET 2023 Selection Process

1. Fill Application Form
   The CUCET form can be filled out from the official website and after proper filling of the form, the application fees can be paid online or offline mode. 
   
2. Get the Admit Card
   The admit card for the CUCET examination is a very important document for the examination and is needed to be carried out on the day of the examination. Once the admit card is released, it can be downloaded from the official website.
   
3. Taking the Examination
   The next step towards clearing CUCET is taking the examination in the allotted exam centre. The exam will be conducted in three slots each exam day for different courses of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
   
4. Check the Result
   The students can check for the results on the official website. The name and application number of the students would be published by the qualifying students.
   
5. Interview Round
   This procedure applies only to those students who are applying for MA or MSc in Digital Society course. The interview carries 25% of the weightage in the admission process. They are generally asked about their prospects and area of interest.
   
6. Counselling Session
   In this session, the students are finally allotted their seats in different universities provided they have filled out the application form for their respective universities.

How to Prepare for CUCET 2023

The CUCET entrance exam is conducted for a wide range of programmes and courses under the Central Universities across India. The syllabus for each exam depends on the chosen subject and the applied degree. There are a total of 100 questions in every exam- 25 questions are from the general category like Maths, English, and GK while 75 questions are subject-specific. Here are some pro tips on how to prepare for CUCET 2023

• Study the exam pattern and the syllabus for every exam. It is important to know the syllabus of the exam before you start preparing. 
• Study the previous year’s question papers, sample papers and question banks to know what topics are given heavy weightage. Candidates can download the model test paper using this link.
• Post-graduate and research scholars should focus on the important topics of their previous course degree while UG candidates should focus on covering NCERTs for the Part B -paper for domain knowledge.  
• Lastly, regular practice and solving question papers is a vital part of how to prepare for CUCET.  

Best CUCET 2023 Preparation Books

Here are some CUCET preparation books that candidates can use for the upcoming exams-

Part A

• General Knowledge by Dr Binay Karna, R. P. Suman
• Objective General Knowledge by Sanjiv Kumar
• Competitive English Grammar & Composition by Arihant
• High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
• Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning by Arihant Publication
• A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R. S Aggarwal
• A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal by B.S. Sijwalii and Indu Sijwali
• Objective Arithmetic by R S Aggarwal

Part B

• Candidates preparing for PG and RP programmes should use their UG and PG study material to prepare for the CUCET exam.
• Candidates preparing for UG programmes can use subject-specific NCERT books and study guides by publishers like R Gupta and Arihant for domain-specific papers such as Self-Study for LLB Entrance Exam bu Arihant Experts, Self-Study for B. Pharma, Study Guide for BCA.  

Candidates can use subject-specific books and compilations used for preparing for other common entrance exams like DUET, CPGET, PUCET & AMUEE. 

CUCET 2023 Courses to Apply

Through the Central Universities Common Entrance Test, applicants can get admission to central universities and state universities that offer UG- integrated courses, PG and doctoral programmes in an array of subjects. Let’s look at the courses under CUCET-

Bachelor Programmes

Central universities offer bachelor courses through the CUCET. Applicants have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria for each programme to seek admission. There popular bachelor programmes, as well as integrated programmes offered through this entrance, are-

• B.E/B.tech in Computer Science Engineering/Electrical/Civil/
• BA
• B.Voc in Biomedical Sciences/Industrial Waste Management
• BSc in Geography/Geology/Psychology/Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics 
• BCA- Bachelor in Computer Application
• BBA
• Integrated B.A. B.Ed
• Integrated B.A. LLB 
• Integrated B.Sc. – M.Sc. Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Physics/Maths/Biotechnology

Masters Programmes

Under CUCET, candidates can also apply for a plethora of masters courses in different subjects Let’s look at the popular master courses offered by the various central universities under CUCET-

• L.L. M -Law
• M.Ed – Education
• MA in English/History/Social Work/Sociology/Political Science/Psychology/Economics
• MSc in Geography/Computer Science/Physics/Maths/Economics 
• MTech in various specialisations
• MBA in popular specialisations like Business Administration/Tourism and Hotel Management/Agribusiness.

PhD Programmes

Several central universities offer admissions to their PhD programmes via CUCET. Candidates must have a master’s programme in the equivalent course to qualify for the entrance and interview conducted by the authority. Here is the list of PhD popular courses-

• Economics
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Physics
• Commerce
• Management
• Business Administration
• Mathematics
• English
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Law
• Education
• Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Psychology 

Exam Day Guidelines

The instructions given on the admit card should be read and followed by the students strictly. They should not forget about any mentioned rule or regulation. Below is a list of things that they should be carrying to the examination hall:

1. Admit Card: As previously discussed it is a very important document for the day of examination and must be taken along with you to the exam centre.
2. ID Proof: The candidates must be carrying an ID proof along with them on the day of the examination. The ID proof can be an Aadhar card, Pan Card, Voter ID card and so on.
3. Photo: Take a passport-size photo to the examination centre as it might be required. It is better if it is the same as the one that is used for the application form for the CUCET exam.

CUCET Answer Key 2023

The official answer key for the course-specific entrance exam is available on the official website of CUCET. Candidates can access it by logging in with their assigned roll number and date of birth.

Click here for the Answer Key 

CUCET 2023 Results

Here are some of the crucial information that you need to note down regarding the CUCET 2023 results.

• Availability of Results – To check the exam results, the candidates can refer to the official website.
• Shortlisting Process – Candidates are shortlisted after they get their results based on how much they have scored in the CUCET exams.
• GD/PI – The universities that are affiliated with the CUCET exams further shortlist the chosen candidates through group discussion panels and personal interviews.
• Merit List – After the complete interview process, the concerned universities puts out merit lists based on which the candidates get admitted to their respective classes.

The result of CUCET 2023 will be available in the month of September and the applicants can download it from the official website

CUCET 2023 Participating Colleges

The eligible candidates after the CUCET examination can apply for higher education in the following universities.

Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics	Central University of Andhra University
Central University of Gujarat	Central University of Haryana
Central University of Jammu	Central University of Karnataka
Central University of Kashmir	Central University of Kerala
Central University of Rajasthan	Central University of South Bihar
Central University of Tamil Nadu	Central University of Punjab

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