The CUET Exam Date 2024 is likely to be between May 15 to May 31, 2024 and NTA shall hold this examination in online mode and also on OMR Sheets (offline) for subjects which have a higher demand.
What is CUET ?
The Common University Entrance test or CUET is a national level examination which is conducted by National Testing Agency(NTA). This examination is held as an admission process for seeking admission in undergraduate and post graduate programs in 44 central universities. In addition, the merit of CUET exam is also considered by over 250 universities located across India.
For those who wish to pursue their academic journey in leading private universities including Shoolini University in Himachal Pradesh (ranked as the best private university) the merit of CUET exam is considered.
CUET Important Dates
While the CUET Exam Date 2024 shall be between May 15 to May 31, 2024. The CUET application form 2024 shall be available by February 28, 2024. The same has to be submitted by last week of March 2024.
Among the CUET Important Dates is the application correction window which shall be open till first week of April 2024. The examination venues (cities) shall be announced by second week of April and CUET admit card shall be dispatched by first week of May 2024.
Thereafter, after commencement of the examination, final answer key shall be out by third week of July and CUET 2024 Result shall be declared by July 2024.
CUET Registration – Direct Link
Registration for the examination can be done on the official website of national Testing Agency
Official Website – https://cuetug.ntaonline.in/
Post registration and filling of examination fee, the admit card can be downloaded from this website on the notified dates.
CUET Exam Slots and CUET Exam Timings
Since the CUET 2024 Examination will be conducted across 338 centres in India and 24 abroad, 3 cuet exam slots have been announced.
| Slots – CUET Exam 2024 | Timings – CUET Exam 2024 |
| Slot 1 | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
| Slot 2 | 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Slot 3 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
CUET Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The CUET UG Important Dates shall be the same listed above and for appearing in the same.
- A candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
- A candidate has to be 10+2 pass from any recognized board.
- Minimum 12th percentage required for CUET:
| Category Wise | Minimum Percentage (12th Class) |
| General | 50% |
| SC | 45% |
| ST | 45% |
| OBC-NCL | 45% |
Every participating university can also have their set eligibility criteria. Leading private universities like Shoolini University which offer undergraduate and post graduate courses in Humanities, Sciences, Engineering etc. generally accept students with CUET having 55 to 60% marks in 10+2 according to course, the candidate is seeking admission in.
In addition, the students should have studied the required subjects in class 12 so that they can have sufficient knowledge of the concerned subject.
CUET Exam 2024 Application Fee
For candidates who wish to appear for CUET UG 2024 Examination, the examination fee shall vary according to subjects they wish to appear for. Those who choose up to 3 subjects shall have to pay Rs 750/- for the general category and those who choose 7 subjects shall have to pay Rs 1500/-
You can also read:
CUET Application Process 2024: A Complete Guide to Fill the Form
CUET Exam 2024 Syllabus
As the CUET Exam Date 2024 have been notified, it is important to note that CUET syllabus shall be based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus. It shall be divisible into three parts Section IA and IB, Section II and Section III.
Section IA and IB shall test the skill of students on Language Reading Comprehension and shall include MCQs based on factual, literacy and narrative. Of the 50 questions in this section 40 are to be attempted.
Section II shall have questions based on NCERT Class 12 which shall be domain based and 35 to 40 questions have to be attempted in same. Section III shall have questions related to general knowledge, current affairs, mental ability, qualitative aptitude, logical ability and analytical reasoning etc and 50 questions have to be attempted in this section.
CUET Exam Preparation Books
Some of the recommended books for CUET 2024 Exam preparation include:
- Objective General English (SP Bakshi)
- NCERT Subject books
- Science books by RS Aggarwal
- Commerce books by TS Grewal
- Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic (Arihant)
- Data Interpretation by RS Agarwal
Tips for CUET 2024 Examination Preparation
CUET is a competitive examination and scoring good ranks shall enable candidates to seek admission in a high-ranking university. Follow the below listed tips for being successful:
- Ensure that you have good understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern.
- Follow a proper study plan and pattern
- Have good understanding of the eligibility criterion
- Practise a lot of CUET mock tests based on latest syllabus
- Solve some CUET sample papers
- Be a part of the learning group of friends who are attempting this examination
Best Options after qualifying CUET 2024
While there are numerous options for pursuing professional degree in chosen field after qualifying CUET 2024, when it comes to shortlisting the best, Shoolini University is one of these.
The university offers multi fold advantages including the opportunity to learn from the best (faculty from IIT, IIM, Oxford), engage in real research, enroll in flagship UG research and have placement with best companies. Incidentally, this is one of the universities to have been ranked as No. 1 private university in India in the World University Rankings 2024.
FAQ’s Regarding CUET Exam Date 2024
Q1: What is the time for slot 1 and slot 2 in CUET?
As per the schedule, cuet exam date 2024 is likely to be between May 15 to May 31, 2024. This examination shall be held in three slots. Slot 1 timings shall be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The examination in Slot 2 shall be held from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Q2: What is CUET UG Exam date?
Among the cuet ug important dates is the CUET UG exam date. As per the notification released by National Testing Agency (NTA), this examination shall be Computer Based Test (CBT) and shall be held between May 15, 2024 to May 31, 2024.
Q3: Is CUET 2024 syllabus released?
The official syllabus of CUET 2024 has been released by National Testing Agency and can be checked on their official website. In general, this examination syllabus is divided into three parts Section IA and IB shall have questions related to Language Reading Comprehension, Section II shall have questions based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus (based on subject chosen) while section III shall have questions related to general knowledge, current affairs, mental ability etc.
Q4: Is Exam Centres List released?
The exam centre list for CUET 2024 has been released. The examination will be held in different cities of 28 states and Union Territories. In addition, examination centres shall also be established across 24 countries. The details are available on the official website of National Testing Agency and other web portals dealing with this topic.
Q5: Is CUET Online or Offline?
Ideally, this is a computer-based test and is held in online mode. However, if for any subject more than 1.5 lakh applications are received, the exam shall be held in offline mode for that subject combination.
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