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NTA (National Testing Agency) is an independent testing organization established by the Ministry of Education.
CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is a standardized entrance exam for UG admissions to Central and participating universities.
To provide a uniform admission process for UG programs at Central and other participating universities.
- Conducts the exam, releases admit cards, answer keys, and results.
- Does not handle admissions or reservations—universities manage that independently.
- Check university admission criteria before selecting subjects in CUET.
- Fill out the application form accurately.
- General Test is now renamed as the General Aptitude Test.
- Some domain-specific subjects discontinued: ‘Entrepreneurship,’ ‘Teaching Aptitude,’ ‘Fashion Studies,’ etc.
- Conducted Online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- MCQ-based exam.
- Conducted in a single slot per subject.
- Each test paper is 60 minutes long.
- Yes: +5 marksfor correct answers, -1 mark for incorrect answers.
- No penaltyfor unattempted questions.
- Multiple attempts are allowed, but individual universities may have their own eligibility criteria.
- Currently, CUET is conducted once a year.
- Tentatively scheduled from 8th May 2025– 1st June 2025 (Check the NTA website for updates).
- Registrations have started on 1st March 2025and will last till 22nd March 2025.
Questions Related to Universities and Admissions
- Central Universities and many other institutions. Check the official NTA website for the updated list.
- Yes, CUET is compulsory for UG admissions to all Central Universities.
- Universities will decide cutoffs based on CUET scores and conduct their counseling accordingly.
- Over 250+ universities, including 45+ Central Universities.
- More than 3 lakh seatsare available across 250+ universities.
- Yes, admissions will be based only on CUET scores in Central Universities.
- Yes, Delhi University, BHU, JNU, and other Central Universities require CUET for UG admissions.
- Yes, Hyderabad University accepts CUET scores for Integrated M.Sc. programs.
- Yes, JNU will accept CUET scores for its UG language courses.
- Tie-breaking criteria:
- Class 12th marks(Best of 3, 4, or 5).
- Age(Older candidate gets priority).
Questions Related to Exam Subjects and Flexibility
- A candidate can appear for up to five subjects.
- ‘Entrepreneurship,’ ‘Teaching Aptitude,’ ‘Fashion Studies,’ ‘Tourism,’ ‘Legal Studies,’ and ‘Engineering Graphics.’
- Candidates can choose up to five subjects from three sections.
- Conducted in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
- The syllabus aligns with Class 12 NCERT curriculumfor respective subjects.
- Tests language proficiency, subject knowledge, and reasoning ability.
Questions Related to Student Concerns and Preparation
- Understand the syllabus and pattern.
- Prepare a study plan and follow it consistently.
- Strengthen conceptual understanding.
- Take mock tests and analyze performance.
- CUET syllabus is aligned with Class 12, so preparation benefits both.
- Focus on conceptual clarity to excel in both exams.
- Moderate to easy if prepared well with the right strategy.
- NTA will release sample papers; previous year papers are also available online.
Questions Related to CUET’s Impact on Education
- Provides a common platformfor students across rural and urban areas.
- Reduces dependence on high board percentages for admission.
- No, Board Exam results are still required for basic eligibility in universities.
- Standardized entrance tests ensure a level playing field for all students.
- No, universities will still manage counseling and admissions independently.