CUET 2022: Latest News, Dates, Application Form (Out), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Free Sample Papers, Admit Card

CUET 2022 - National Testing Agency (NTA) has started CUET 2022 registrations on April 6. The official website for CUET (UG) exam is cuet.samarth.ac.in. Formerly CUCET, the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET UG) is the national level computer based test for admissions to the various UG programmes at 44 central universities and 13 other institutes. The last date to fill the  CUET application form 2022 is May 6. CUET exam date 2022 is first and second week of July 2022 tentatively. CUET 2022 will be held in 547 cities across India and 13 cities abroad. Counselling and admissions via CUET exam will be university specific. 

CUET will have 4 sections and will be conducted in 13 languages. CUET syllabus can be downloaded from cuet.samarth.ac.in Dates for CUET exam related events (exam dates, admit card, answer key, result) are yet to be announced. Admissions will be based on scores obtained in CUET NTA.

Latest CUET 2022 Updates:

Apr 20, 2022: CUET 2022: Know how to apply for Delhi University admission, application dates

Apr 20, 2022: Delhi University takes various initiatives to inform students about CUET 2022

Apr 20, 2022: CUET will be held twice from next year: Report

Apr 12, 2022: CUET 2022 Registration: Important points regarding eligibility criteria

Apr 11, 2022: CUET 2022: Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw CUET

Apr 7, 2022: CUET registration 2022 begins at cuet.samarth.ac.in; admission guidelines, how to register

Mar 28, 2022: CUCET 2022: Jamia Millia Islamia decides to hold CUET for 8 selected courses only

Mar 28, 2022: 8 deemed universities interested in using CUET 2022 scores for UG admissions: UGC chairman

Mar 27, 2022: CUET 2022 exam based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus; How UG admissions will work this year

CUET Full Form

Admissions to the UG programmes at 44 central universities and 13 other universities will be through CUET 2022. The full form of CUET is Common University Entrance Test. Conducted by NTA, CUET exam 2022 is a computer based test to be held in 13 languages and based on class 12 syllabus. Many private universities are expected to announced UG admissions through CUCET. 

• CUET 2022 Exam Pattern has been changed. The CUET paper will now have 4 sections. 

• CUET Syllabus 2022 will be based on the NCERT syllabus. However sections IA and IB will be language based and will test a student on their vocabulary, aptitude and reading skills. CUET 2022 exam pattern varies for each section.

• By practicing the CUET 2022 sample papers, candidates can increase their chances to ace the CUET 2022 examination. Solving CUCET sample papers 2022 after completing the CUET syllabus 2022 will help candidates to identify the gaps in their knowledge and they can rectify them before the exam.

• Each participating institute will determine the CUET 2022 Cut off separately. For different courses and categories, the Cut off score will also vary. A merit list will be prepared based on the scores obtained by applicants in the entrance test.

• The National Testing Agency is considering to conduct CUET twice a year from 2023.

What is CUET?

National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct Common University Entrance Test (CUET (UG)) for admission to the undergraduate courses in 44 Central Universities and other universities for the academic year 2022-23. This is in accordance with the UGC Public Notice dated 21 March 2022. CUET 2022 will facilitate a single-window process for admissions to the Central Universities (CUs) across the country for various UG programmes. Applicants can choose one or more tests in CUET exam depending upon the eligibility of the universities interested in.

CUET 2022 Participating Universities

NTA has announced that all the central universities will provide admissions to their UG courses through the scores of CUET. The CUET entrance test 2022 can also be used for admissions to undergraduate courses of state, private and deemed universities. Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University, Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University are some of the CUET 2022 participating universities. For postgraduate courses, the scores of NTA CUET 2022 are not compulsory for admissions. Candidates can check the complete list of CUET participating institutes 2022 to know where they can get admissions through Common University Entrance Test.

CUET Helpline:

Helpline number: 011-40759000 or 011-6922 7700 

Email: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in

Candidates who have passed their class 12 or are appearing for the same are eligible to appear for CUET exam. NTA has not specified detailed eligibility of CUET 2022 as it is dependent upon the course and university applying to. To be eligible for CUET exam, candidates must meet the following criteria.

CUET 2022 Eligibility:

1. Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed the class 12th /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2022. Choice of paper in CUET 2022 will be as per the course and university they are applying to.
2. Age Limit: To appear in CUET (UG)  2022, there is no age limit. However, candidates need to verify with the universities about any restrictions during admissions.

Key Points of Eligibility Criteria for CUET Exam 2022:

• All existing policies with respect to quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc.will be applicable as per the respective university guidelines.
• The eligibility criteria for admission through CUET 2022 may be unique for every University. Therefore it is advisable that candidates visit the respective university website and check the criteria.
• It is the onus of the applicants to verify that they are eligible. Merely appearing and qualifying in CUET 2022 is not a guarantee for admissions.

CUET NTA Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates who plan to appear CUET 2022 must check the specific university eligibility criteria which is given below.

DU Admissions through CUET exam 2022

Note:  Candidates applying on the basis of Sports and Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) have to appear for a performance-based test in addition to CUET 2022. Merit will be on the basis of combined score of CUET exam and the performance-based test.

Jamia Milia Islamia - Programe wise Eligibility Criteria + CUET Paper

Pondicherry University - Programmes Wise Eligibility Criteria + CUET Paper

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Paytm | Other

NTA has released the application form of CUCET 2022 on April 6 in online mode at cuet.samarth.ac.in. The last date to fill the application form is May 6. Candidates who wish to apply for CUET exam can refer to the following steps while filling the application form.

Latest: NTA has issues a corrigendum with regard to CUET 2022; Check image below

How to Fill CUET Application Form 2022  

Step 1 - Visit the official website of the CUCET - cuet.samarth.ac.in.

Step 2 - Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab to register for the programme. 

Step 3 - Complete the registration process by entering details like program applied for, name, valid e-mail-id, mobile number, date of birth, and verification code displayed on the screen. 

Step 4 - Once all details are submitted, the application number and password are generated and are sent at the registered email address and mobile number. 

Step 5 - Use the application number and password to log-in and fill up the application form by entering the log-in details like personal, academic qualification and communication address.

Step 6 - Upload scanned images of a recent passport sized photograph and signature in prescribed format and dimensions. 

Step 7 - Select the examination centers- In order of the preference, select and enter the exam centres.

Step 8 - Candidates now need to enter the university and programme details.

Step 9 - Candidates have to pay the application fee either in online or offline mode. On successful online application submission with payment of fees through an automated e-mail and SMS is sent to the registered e-mail ID and mobile number. In case of fee payment done in offline mode, candidates receive the confirmation with 3-4 working days. 

Step 10 - The application fee can be paid in online or offline mode through debit card, credit card, net banking and SBI Challan.

How to Fill CUET Application Form 2022| Step by Step Process| How to Register got CUET 2022

Correction in CUET Application Form 2022

NTA will announce the CUET application 2022 correction dates after May 6. Candidates who have made mistakes in their CUET application forms can edit the details during the window that will be provided by NTA. Since the last date for CUET 2022 registration and filling of the application form is May 6, it is expected that TA will allow for corrections thereafter.

Application Fees

NTA has announced a new pattern for CUET 2022. A computer-based-exam, CUET exam will have three sections. The details are given below.

Detailed CUET 2022 Exam Pattern

CUET Exam Choices

• Applicants must choose a maximum of any 3 languages from Section IA and Section 1B taken together. (One of the languages chosen must be in lieu of 6th Domain specific subjects)
• Out of 27 subjects in CUCET section II, a candidate may choose a maximum of 6 Subjects.
• Section III of CUET comprises General Test.

Note: Candidates must refer to the requirements of the intended University as well as eligibility before applying for CUET exam.

NTA will release the CUET admit card in online mode tentatively in June 2022. Candidates can download their e-admit card for CUET 2022 from additional platforms like Umang and DigiLocker. The admit card of CUET mention details like candidate’s name, exam centre address, CUET exam date and time, application number and course applied along with the candidate's photograph and signature. Candidates are required to carry the CUET hall ticket 2022 along with a valid photo ID on the day of the examination and furnish it at the time of the examination.

How to Download CUET Admit Card 2022?

• Visit the official website - cuet.samarth.ac.in.
• Click on the 'Download Admit Card’ (the link will be activated in June).
• Enter the application ID and password or date of birth in the login window
• Submit the details.
• Download admit card of CUET that will be displayed on the screen.
• Verify that details mentioned in the admit card for CUET 2022 are correct.

Only candidates who have successfully submitted their application for CUET exam can download the admit card.

Unable to download admit card for CUET 2022?

• Contact NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm on all working days
• Mention the application number of CUET 2022 exam.

Discrepancy in CUET 2022 e-admit card; steps to take

Candidates will have to approach NTA immediately in case they find any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate, photograph and signature shown in the e-Admit Card and Confirmation Page of CUET 2022. In such a case, the candidate can appear for CUET exam with the already downloaded admit card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later.

CUET - Key points for e-Admit Card

• Admit Cards for CUET exam will not be sent by post.
• Duplicate Admit Card for Common University Entrance Test 2022 would be only issued at the Examination Centres.
• Candidates must not mutilate the e-Admit Card of CUET or change any detail mentioned in it
• The admit card of CUET exam must be preserved in good condition till admissions are completed.
• Admit Card to appear for CUET 2022 will not be issued to candidates whose application forms are found to be incomplete or who are ineligible
• Issue of the CUET admit card does not mean eligibility for admission.

What to carry with admit card for CUET exam?

All candidates appearing for CUET must carry the following to the exam hall

• e- Admit card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from cuet.samarth.ac.in. the undertaking must be a clear printout on A4 size paper duly filled
• A simple transparent Ball Point Pen (candidates are advised to carry a blue ball pen)
• Additional photograph of candidate (same as uploaded on the CUET Application Form) to be pasted on the attendance sheet iin the exam hall
• A valid authorized photo IDs (original, valid, and non-expired) like School Identity Card/ PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Ration Card with photograph/ Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.
• PwD candidates have to carry a PwBD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer
• Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
• Personal transparent water bottle
• Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic.

The authorities will release the provisional answer key of CUET in online mode. The test takers can calculate their possible marks through the CUCET answer key 2022. In case of any discrepancy in the CUCET answer key, the candidates could contest the answer key by providing the supporting documents within the stipulated time. The CUET final answer key 2022 for PG and UG courses will be released after taking valid considerations.

How to Download CUET Answer Key 2022?

• Visit the official website - cuet.samarth.ac.in.
• On the homepage section, candidates need to select the CUET answer key.
• The answer key in the form of a PDF will appear on the screen
• Download and check the answers in the CUET provisional answer key.

NTA will announce  the CUET result in online mode. To check the result of CUCET 2022, the candidates need to enter their credentials in the result login window. The result of CUET carries the candidate’s score obtained in the entrance exam and its qualifying status. The CUET merit list will be prepared based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance test.

How to check CUET Result 2022?

• Visit the official website of CUET.
• Click on "Login to view Score Card" tab.
• The result login window will appear on the screen.
• Enter the roll number and date of birth in the given space.
• Click on the "Login" tab.
• The result will appear on the screen.
• Download and take multiple printouts of score card.

CUET Normalization Process 2022

The CUET 2022 normalization process aims to ensures that no candidate is benefited or disadvantaged because of the multiple shifts of the examination. The percentile scores of CUET are scores based on the relative performance of all those candidates who have appeared for the examination. The marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session of examinees. 

Percentile score of candidate - 100* number of candidates appeared in the session with raw score equal to or less than the candidate.

The participating universities will release CUET cut off after the completion of the counselling registration process. The CUET cut off 2022 is the minimum marks which the candidates have to obtain in order to qualify the entrance test. The CUET cut-off will be based on few factors such as the number of the applicants, difficulty level of exam, previous year cut off marks and number of seats. The cutoff of CUET may vary depending upon the programmes and the universities.

Central University of Haryana Expected Cut Off 2022

Central University of Rajasthan 2022 Expected Cut Off

Mode of Counselling: Online

Each participating universities will begin their CUET counselling process online. The candidates have to visit the official website of the participating universities of CUET 2022  to participate in the counselling process. They need to register themselves in the counselling of CUET and select the desired programmes. Also, there are separate fees for counselling which candidates need to check separately for each participating institutes. While participating in the counselling, candidates have to carry the following documents along with them for verification. Based on the choices filled by the candidates, the admission lists of CUET will be released for the allocation of the seats.