CUET 2023 Application Form

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is being introduced for admission into all UG Programmes in all Central Universities for academic session 2023-24 under the Ministry of Education, (MoE). The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas and help establish better connect with the Universities. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities.

Central Universities or Union Universities in India are established by an Act of Parliament and are under the purview of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education. In general, Universities in India are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. In addition, 15 Professional Councils are established, controlling different aspects of accreditation and coordination. Central universities, in addition, are covered by the Central Universities Act, 2009, which regulates their purpose, powers, governance, etc.

National Testing Agency has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the Common University Entrance Test (UG) for admission into the Undergraduate programmes/ courses for all the Central Universities (CUs) for the academic session 2023 2024.

The Tests (other than “Language” Test) are offered in 13 languages i.e. Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. A candidate is required to opt for one of the specified languages as the medium of the paper, as per desired University’s eligibility criteria, while applying. The question paper in respect of the Domain Specific Subjects and the General Test, will be bi-lingual, i.e., it will be in the medium (one of the 13 languages) opted by the candidate and in English. In case of any discrepancy in translation, English version shall prevail except “Language” Tests (Section 1A & 1B). Medium is not the same as the “Language” opted as a component of the test. “Language” test is for assessing the proficiency/skills of the candidate in the Language opted by him/her and the question paper in respect of the same will be available to the candidate in the medium opted by him/her only. The Question Paper of the “Language” Test will not be bi-lingual. Questions in the “Language” Test, are not translation of the questions in English. They are unique/ specific to the language opted and have to be answered accordingly.

There are three Sections in the design of the test:

 Section IA - 13 Languages (As a medium and “Language”)
 Section IB - 20 Languages
 Section II - 27 Domain Specific Subjects
 Section III - General Test

Syllabus of Test: Syllabus Section IA & IB: Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary].

Section II : As given on NTA website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in. Section III : General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

The NTA will display Provisional Answer Key of the questions on the NTA website: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/, with a Public Notice, issued to this effect on the said website, to provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the Provisional Answer Keys with a non-refundable online payment of ₹ 200/- per question challenged as processing charges. The provisional Answer Keys are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

2. Only paid challenges made during stipulated time through key challenge link will be considered. Challenges without justification/evidence and those filed on any other medium other than the prescribed link will not be considered.

3. The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and no further communication will be entertained. NTA will not inform the Candidates individually about the outcome of the challenges made.

4. The subject experts will examine all the challenges received and then a final answer key will be displayed and declared.

5. The result will be compiled based on the final answer key declared. No grievance with regard to answer key(s) after the declaration of result/NTA Score of CUET 2022 will be entertained.

CUET (UG) - 2023 NTA SCORE* a) For multi-shift papers, raw (actual) marks obtained by the candidates in different shifts/sessions will be converted to NTA Score. b) The detailed procedure for the compilation of the NTA Score is available on NTA Website and also in the Appendix-VII of the Information Bulletin. c) The NTA Score of CUET (UG) – 2022 is valid for admission to the academic year 2022- 23 only.

CUET RESULT 2023

a) The result for CUET (UG) - 2023 will be processed based on Final Answer Keys. No grievance with regard to Answer Key(s) after the Declaration of Result of CUET (UG) - 2023 will be entertained.
b) The marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the result of CUET (UG) - 2023.
c) There shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking of the result. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
d) No Score Card will be dispatched to the candidates and the candidates are advised to download their Score Cards for CUET (UG) - 2023 from the website: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in .

a) Merely appearing in CUET (UG) - 2023 does not confer any right to the candidate for admission to the desirous University.
b) The selection and admission are subject to fulfilling the admission criteria, eligibility, rank in the merit list, medical fitness, verification of original documents, and such other criteria as may be prescribed by the University, the candidate is applying for.
c) Admissions are handled at the level of each of the Central Universities (CUs) for their respective programs. After the declaration of the CUET (UG) - 2023 result by NTA, the respective CUs will declare the counselling/ admission schedule and merit list based on the CUET (UG) - 2023 score and the other criteria of the respective University. For all admission related procedures/queries, the candidates are advised to refer to the website of the applied University after the declaration of the result of CUET (UG) – 2023.
d) NTA does not have any role in preparation of Merit List.