CUET which stands for Common University Entrance Test was earlier known as Central University Common Entrance Test -CUCET which is a National Level Exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to different undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is conducted once a year being one of the reasons why students eagerly wait for CUET Applications. CUCET 2024 scores will be accepted by nearly 256 (44 central universities & 212 other universities) universities including central, state, deemed and private univeristies to take nearly 1.8 lakh admissions. According to NTA, CUCET 2024 Exam will be held in multiple shifts within 10-15 days.CUET exam is scheduled from May 15, 2024, to May 31, 2024. It is going to take place in 388 in India and 24 outside India. The CUET exam will be conducted in a CBM i.e. Computer Based Mode. CUCET 2024 Application Form Date has been out from 27th February 2024 to 26th March 2024. Any student who is a 12th pass out can apply for the CUET exam but 12th scores will not carry any weightage as their admissions will be CUCET scores based. Candidates can check the CUET 2024 Syllabus by clicking on the provided link. The CUET 2024 will take place in two slots.
Events | CUET 2024 Dates |
CUET Application form | 27th February 2024 |
CUET Application form ends | 26th March 2024 |
CUET Application form correction window | March 28-29, 2024 |
Last date to pay the Application Fees for UG | 26th March 2024 |
Release of Admit card UG | 2nd Week of May 2024 |
CUET 2024 Exam Dates for UG | May 15 to 31, 2024 |
Provisional CUET answer key 2023 | To be Announced |
Last date for Raising Objections against CUET Answer key | To be Announced |
CUET Answer key | To be announced |
CUET (UG) 2024 Result | June 30, 2024 |
CUET 2024 Merit List | To be announced |
Before preparing for the CUET exam, have you decided which central university are you looking for? If not, below is the list of Central Universities that are participating in the CUCET 2024.The list is tentative as more universities are getting added.
Name of Universites | State |
Mahatma Gandhi Cenrtral University | Bihar |
University of Hyderbad | Telangana |
Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi |
University of Delhi | New Delhi |
Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi |
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
Uttarakhand |
Visva-Bharati University |
West Bengal |
University of Allahabad |
Uttar Pradesh |
Rajiv Gandhi University |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Tezpur University |
Assam |
Nagaland University |
Nagaland |
Central University of Odisha |
Odisha |
Pondicherry University |
Puducherry |
English and Foreign Languages University |
Telangana |
Maulana Azad National Urdu University |
Telangana |
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University |
Uttar Pradesh |
Tripura University |
Tripura |
Banaras Hindu University |
Uttar Pradesh |
Mizoram University |
Mizoram |
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, |
Chattisgarh |
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh |
Andhra Pradesh |
The National Sanskrit University |
Andhra Pradesh |
The Central Sanskrit University |
New Delhi |
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University |
New Delhi |
Sikkim University |
Sikkim |
Manipur University |
Manipur |
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya |
Madhya Pradesh |
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya |
Maharashtra |
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University |
Madhya Pradesh |
Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Himachal Pradesh |
Central University of Kashmir |
Jammu and Kashmir |
Central Agricultural University |
Manipur |
Central University of Jammu |
Jammu and Kashmir |
Central University of Haryana |
Haryana |
Central University of South Bihar |
Bihar |
Central University of Karnataka |
Karnataka |
Central University of Rajasthan |
Rajasthan |
Central University of Jharkhand |
Jharkhand |
Central University of Kerala |
Kerala |
Central University of Andhra Pradesh |
Andhra Pradesh |
Assam University, Silchar |
Assam |
Central University of Gujarat |
Gujarat |
Central University of Tamil Nadu |
Tamil Nadu |
Aligarh Muslim University |
New Delhi |
Names of Universities |
State |
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya |
Madhya Pradesh |
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University |
Uttar Pradesh |
Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics |
Karnataka |
Barkatullah University |
Bhopal |
Dr B R Ambedkar University of Delhi |
New Delhi |
Cluster University of Jammu | Jammu |
Delhi Skill And Entrepreneurship University | New Delhi |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | New Delhi |
University of Jammu | Jammu |
Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University |
Jharkhand |
Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology |
Uttar Pradesh |
Sardar Patel University Of Police Security And Criminal Justice |
Rajasthan |
Vikram University |
Madhya Pradesh |
Cotton University | Assam |
Govt. College For Women, Parade Ground | Jammu |
Harcourt Butler Technical University | Uttar Pradesh |
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women | Delhi |
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University | Uttar Pradesh |
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | Jammu and Kashmir |
Cluster University of Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir |
Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad | Jharkhand |
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University | Uttar Pradesh |
University of Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir |
Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University | Jammu and Kashmir |
Bhattadev University | Assam |
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University | Ranchi |
Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka | Jharkhand |
Vinoba Bhave University | Hazirabag |
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School Of Economics University | Delhi |
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi | Delhi |
Islamia College of Science and Commerce | Jammu and Kashmir |
Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir |
Delhi Technological University | Delhi |
Kolhan University | Jharkhand |
Nilamber Pitamber University | Jharkhand |
OPJS University churu | Rajasthan |
Ranchi University | Jharkhand |
KR Mangalam University, Gurugram | Haryana |
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Gurugram |
Haryana |
Government College for Women Parade Ground (Jammu) |
Jammu |
Sarla Birla University, Ranchi | Jharkhand |
Ramchandra Chandravansi University, Bishrampur, Palamu |
Jharkhand |
University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) | Meghalaya |
HSNC University (Mumbai) | Mumbai |
Names of Universities |
State |
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education For Women |
Tamil Nadu |
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth |
Kerala |
Footwear Design And Development Institute | |
Dayalbagh Educational Institute |
Uttar Pradesh |
Gujarat Vidyapith |
Gujarat |
Gurukula Kangri |
Uttarakhand |
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies |
Haryana |
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute |
West Bengal |
Shobhit University |
Uttar Pradesh |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences |
Maharashtra |
The Gandhigram Rural Institute |
Gujarat |
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research | Maharashtra |
Lakshmibai National Institute Of Physical Education | Madhya Pradesh |
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | Andhra Pradesh |
Yenepoya University | Karnataka |
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | New Delhi |
Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University | Haryana |
Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management - Bengaluru, Karnataka (Off Campus) | Karnataka |
Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management - Hyderabad, Telangana (Off Campus) | Hyderabad |
Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management - Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (Main Campus) | Visakhapatnam |
Govt. Degree College (Autonomous), Baramulla | Baramulla |
Graphic Era University Dehradun | Dehradun |
Jamia Hamdard | New Delhi |
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology | Uttar Pradesh |
Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education | Tamil Nadu |
Nehru Gram Bharati | Allahabad |
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth | Haryana |
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education | Tamil Nadu |
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation | Tamil Nadu |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Uttar Pradesh |
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune (Maharashtra) | Maharashtra |
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore | Karnataka |
Names of Universities |
State |
Apex University |
Rajasthan |
Apeejay Stya University |
Haryana |
Arunachal University Of Studies |
Arunachal Pradesh |
ASBM University |
Odisha |
Bahra University (Shimla Hills) |
Himachal Pradesh |
G D Goenka University | Haryana |
Geeta University |
Haryana |
GLA University Mathura |
Uttar Pradesh |
Himalayan University Itanagar |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Invertis University |
Uttar Pradesh |
Lovely Professional University |
Punjab |
Manav Rachna University |
Haryana |
Mangalayatan University, Aligarh |
Uttar Pradesh |
Mangalayatan University Jabalpur |
Uttar Pradesh |
Mody University |
Rajasthan |
Nicmar University, Pune |
Maharashtra |
Nirwan University, Jaipur |
Rajasthan |
Shoolini University |
Himachal Pradesh |
Sikkim Professional University |
Assam |
Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur |
Rajasthan |
Vivekananda Global University |
Rajasthan |
Bennett University |
Uttar Pradesh |
BML Munjal University |
Haryana |
Career Point University |
Rajasthan |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University |
Maharashtra |
Galgotias University |
Uttar Pradesh |
IES University |
Madhya Pradesh |
IIMT University |
Uttar Pradesh |
Jagan Nath University Bahadurgarh Haryana |
Haryana |
Jagannath University |
Rajasthan |
Jaypee University of Information Technology |
Uttar Pradesh |
K R Mangalam University |
Haryana |
Mewar University |
Rajasthan |
NIIT University |
Rajasthan |
RNB Global University |
Rajasthan |
Shobhit University |
Uttar Pradesh |
SRM University |
Andhra Pradesh |
Teerthanker Mahaveer University |
Uttar Pradesh |
Chanakya University | Karnatka |
IILM University, Greater Noida | Uttar Pradesh |
IILM University, Gurugram | Haryana |
ITM University Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh |
K.R. Mangalam University | Haryana |
Noida International University | Uttar Pradesh |
Sangam University | Rajasthan |
Sanskriti University | Uttar Pradesh |
Sharda University | Uttar Pradesh |
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University | Uttar Pradesh |
The ICFAI University, Jharkhand | Jharkhand |
United University, Prayagraj | Uttar Pradesh |
University Of Engineering And Technology Roorkee | Uttrakhand |
UPES - Dehradun | Uttrakhand |
Usha Martin University | Jharkhand |
Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
Chitkara University, Punjab | Punjab |
Jamshedpur Women's University | Jharkhand |
Joy University | Tamil Nadu |
K.R. Mangalam University | Tamil Nadu |
Karnavati University | Gujarat |
MVN University | Uttar Pradesh |
Shoolini University | Himachal Pradesh |
Shri Khushal Das University, Hanumangarh | Rajasthan |
Somaiya Vidyavihar University | Mumbai |
Sushant University | Haryana |
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana | Karnataka |
University Of Engineering And Technology Roorkee | Uttrakhand |
Uttaranchal University | Uttrakhand |
AISECT University | Jharkhand |
AKS University | Madhya Pradesh |
Alliance University | Karnataka |
Amity University Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh |
Amity University Gurugram | Haryana |
Amity University Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh |
Amity University Jaipur | Rajasthan |
Amity University Mumbai | Mumbai |
Amity University Noida | Uttar Pradesh |
Amity University Patna | Bihar |
Amity University Punjab | Punjab |
Amity University Jharkhand | Jharkhand |
Amity University Kolkata | Kolkata |
Amity University Lucknow | Lucknow |
ARKA Jain University | Jharkhand |
Bhagwant University | Rajasthan |
Bharatiya Engineering Science And Technology Innovation University | Andhra Pradesh |
Capital University, Koderma, Jharkhand | Jharkhand |
Dav University Jalandhar | Punjab |
Graphic Era Hill University, Haldwani | Uttrakhand |
Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal | Uttrakhand |
Graphic Era HILL University (3 campuses: Dehradun, Bhimtal, and Haldwani) | Uttrakhand |
IMS Unison University | Dehradun |
Jharkhand Rai University | Jharkhand |
K. K. Modi University | Chattisgarh |
Lohit's Academy College of Commerce | Bangalore |
Manipal University Jaipur | Rajasthan |
Mansarovar Global University | Madhya Pradesh |
Netaji Subhas University | Jharkhand |
Nowgong College | Assam |
Presidency University | Kolkata |
Radha Govind University, Jharkhand | Jharkhand |
Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (Rkdf) University | Kolkata |
Sai Nath University | Jharkhand |
Sarala Birla University | Ranchi |
SHRI Venkateshwara University | Uttar Pradesh |
Shyam University, Dausa, Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
Srinath University | Jharkhand |
Surajmal University | Uttrakhand |
Svkm's Mithibai College Of Arts, Chauhan Institute Of Science Amrutben Jivanlal College Of Commerce And Economics (Autonomous) | Mumbai |
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University | Uttar Pradesh |
Tribhuvan College of Environment & Development Sciences | Rajasthan |
World University Of Design | Haryana |
YBN University | Jharkhand |
Parul University | Vadodara |
Quantum University | Roorkee |
Rama University | Uttar Pradesh |
Ramachandra Chandravansi University | Jharkhand |
School of Management Sciences | Varanasi |
SRM university | Delhi |
Hi-Tech Institute of Engineering & Technology, Ghaziabad | Uttar Pradesh |
SVKM's Narsee Monjee College Of Commerce And Economics (Autonomous) | Mumbai |
Guru Kashi University, Punjab | Punjab |
SGT University (Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University) | Gurugram |
Madhav University, Pindwara |
Rajasthan |
ITM Vocational University, Vadodara | Gujarat |
ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra |
University of Technology | Rajasthan |
Om Sterling Global University, Hisar | Haryana |
The ICFAI University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | Uttarakhand |
Gopal Narayan Singh University | Bihar |
CT University, Ludhiana (Punjab) | Punjab |
Scope Global Skill University, Bhopal | Bhopal |
Dr. C. V. Raman University, Vaishali (Bihar) | Bihar |
Rabindranath Tagore University, Raisen (M.P.) | Madhya Pradesh |
The ICFAI University, Tripura | Tripura |
IFTM University, Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | Uttar Pradesh |
Apart from the Central Universities, Deemed Universities and Private Universities, these universities are also participating in the CUET 2024 Exam.
CUET 2024- Other Participating Universities | |
Universities | State |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) | Delhi |
Indian Culinary Institute | Uttar Pradesh |
Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management | Madhya Pradesh |
Names of Universities |
Codes |
Total Number of Seats |
Central University of Jammu |
CUJAM |
1364 |
Central University of Haryana |
CUHAR |
1132 |
Central University of Punjab |
CUPUN |
853 |
Central University of South Bihar |
CUSBR |
1115 |
Central University of Jharkhand |
CUJHD |
782 |
Central University of Karnataka |
CUKNK |
631 |
Central University of Rajasthan |
CURAJ |
1030 |
Central University of Kerala |
CUKER |
1009 |
Central University of Tamil Nadu |
CUTND |
1129 |
Central University of Gujarat |
CUGUJ |
660 |
Central University of Andhra Pradesh |
CUAPH |
195 |
Assam University, Silchar |
CUASM |
78 |
Below we have provided a table showing the top 10 universities that are under the CUET 2024 based on the NIRF 2023 Ranking.
Top 10 Universities Under CUET | |
S.No. | Name of the University |
1 | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
2 | Jamia Millia Islamia |
3 | Banaras Hindu University |
4 | Aligarh Muslim University |
5 | University of Hyderabad |
6 | University of Delhi |
7 | University of Kashmir |
8 | Lovely Professional University |
9 | Delhi Technological University |
10 | Jamia Hamdard |
How to Apply For CUET UG Exam 2024 ?
Students who are searching for the best central universities for admissions need to apply for the CUCET Exam 2024. Want to know the CUET exam Application Process? Below are the steps that will help you apply for the exam easily & quickly.
Step 1 - Click on the CUET link provided
Step 2 - Click on New Registration Option and enter the details required like name, father’s name, address, educational qualification, etc.
Step 3 - Upload the documents like SSC Certificate, Category Certificate, etc.
Step 4 - Upload a recent passport-size photograph.
Step 5 - Pay the required fees and click on Submit
Step 6 - Download and take a printout of the application form for the future.
Step-1: Visit the website of CUET PG 2024
Step-2: Click on the “Register” button.
Step-3: Then create password and choose Security question.
Step-4: Candidates have to fill the details such as Personal, academic details, permanent address, etc.
Step-5: Then candidate must upload the documents such as photograph and signature.
Step-6: Candidates can now proceed to the payment of application form among the different payment options.
Step-7: Take the printout of the application form for future reference.
The students can pay the CUCET form fees online via Net Banking/UPI/Credit Card or Debit Card. The CUCET application fees vary according to the categories, so students can pay accordingly. Below are the CUCET fees for consideration -
CUCET (UG) 2024 Application Fee
Centres in India | Centres outside India | |||
No. of Subjects | General (UR) | OBC-NCL / EWS | SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | |
Up to 03 subjects | 750/- | 700/- | 650/- | 3750/- |
Up to 07 subjects | 1500/- | 1400/- | 1300/- | 7500/- |
Up to 10 subjects | 1750/- | 1650/- | 1550/- | 11000/- |
CUCET (PG) 2024 Application Fee
Category | Centres in India (For up to 3 test papers) | Centres in India (Per paper) | Centres outside India |
General/ UN-Reserved | Rs. 800/- | Rs.200/- | Rs. 4000/- (For up to 3 papers)
Rs. 1000/- (For up to 1 paper) |
General-EWS/ OBC-NCL | Rs. 600/- | Rs.150/- | |
SC/ ST/ 3rd Gender | Rs. 550/- | Rs.150/- | |
PWBD | Rs.500/- | Rs.150/- |
As the CUET exam is around the corner, students might be worried about the preparations for the exam. CUCET Syllabus is determined by the NTA according to which exam paper is created for the students to take the examination. The syllabus plays a vital role as it helps the students understand the chapters and units that will help them score well and clear the CUCET entrance exam. Referring to the syllabus will help students plan their timetable & exam strategy. Below is the CUCET Syllabus 2024. (Expected) For more details regarding the exam, candidates can go through the official link of CUET.
CUET Subjects
The syllabus for CUET PG 2024 will be based on the 12th class syllabus. The subjects in CUET PG syllabus 2024 are given below:
A- National Testing Agency (NTA) has scheduled the CUET 2024 for undergraduate and postgraduate courses from May 15 to 31, 2024 and March 11 to 28, 2024. The CUET UG Application forms were out on 27th February 2024 to 26th March 2024 & CUET PG Application forms were out on 26th December 2023 to 24th January 2024 for the candidates to apply for the exam.
A- The CUET exam 2024 is conducted by NTA in two shifts. The first shift is in the morning which starts at 9 am till 12:15 pm and then in the afternoon from 3 pm to 6:45 pm. Candidates need to take a total of 9 tests that cover all three sections - Section I, Section 2, and Section 3. They need to opt for a maximum of 2 languages from Section I, a maximum of 6 Domain Subjects from Section II and 1 General Test. In the first slot, candidates can opt for any one language from Section I and can choose a maximum of 2 subjects from Section II - domain subjects and the General Test which is obvious to attend. In the next slot, they can choose any one language from Section I and a maximum of 4 domain subjects from Section II.
A- There are at present more than 256 universities including central, state, private, and deemed universities that are participating in the CUET exam 2024. The list is as follows Tezpur University-Assam-Tezpur, Dr. Hari Singh Gour University-Madhya Pradesh- Sagar, Delhi University, Aligarh Muslim University, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, etc. Candidates can click on the link and visit the CUET official website.
A- It's obvious, that lakhs of candidates will be applying for the CUET exam but with hard work, consistency, and dedication, candidates can easily crack it. Candidates can follow a few tips to prepare for CUET exam.
A- CUET and JEE exams both are national-level exams and having a similar syllabus makes their difficulty level from easy to moderate. Their syllabus is based on 11th and 12th Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.