CUET 2023 exam has begun on May 21. Today is the Day 3 of the 14-day window test. The third day of the test witnessed 73.3 per cent attendance. According to the CUET 2023 analysis, the difficulty level of the exam has been termed as easy to moderate. The exam is being conducted in three slots till June 6. Around 14 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the exam to be held in 295 cities across India and abroad. Get the CUET 2023 live updates here.
CUET 2023 Live Updates: CUET 2023 exam commenced on May 21 in 295 cities across India and abroad. Day 3 of CUET 2023 has been conducted on May 23 at more than 250 cities and approximately 400 centres. The total number of candidates appearing across the three shifts is 1,48,026. 73.3 per cent attendance has been recorded for Day 3.
According to NTA, Day 2 of the exam has recorded 79 per cent attendance. The exam is being conducted in three slots. According to the CUET 2023 exam pattern, it is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from three sections. Get the CUET 2023 live updates on the exam day events, slot timings, question paper analysis, student reactions and more.
CUET 2023 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of CUET 2023 is given in the table below.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Section IA |
40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language |
45 minutes for each language |
| Section IB |
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| Section II |
35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50 |
45 Minutes for each Domain-Specific Subject |
| Section III |
50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 |
60 minutes |
CUET 2023 Marking Scheme
Each question carries 5 marks and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
i. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
ii. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
iii. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
iv. If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
v. If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
vi. If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks
CUET 2023 Slot 1 - May 23
The first slot of the exam was conducted from 8.30 AM to 10.30 AM. The duration of this slot was two hours. The sections tested in this shift were Langage and General Test.
CUET 2023 Slot 2 - May 23
Similar to the first slot, the duration of the second slot was also two hours and it tests the Language and General Test subjects. The timing of this shift was 12 noon to 2 PM. The question types and difficulty level was similar to that of the first slot.
CUET 2023 Slot 3 - May 23
The Slot 3 of CUET 2023 has been conducted from 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM. Unlike the previous slots, the duration of this was three hours. This slot was meant for the Domain-subject section.
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CUET 2023 Exam Day Live Updates
- 12:52 AM IST• 24 May 2023
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- 8:10 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Analysis - Mathematics
The Mathematics section was of easy to moderate level of difficulty. The topics covered were Matrices, Integration, Probability Distribution, Linear Programming, Differential Equations, etc.
- 7:42 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Analysis - Chemistry
The difficulty level of the Chemistry section was of moderate to tough difficulty level. Similar to Day 1 and Day 2, Organic Chemistry had the highest weightage followed by Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. Some of the topics included D and F Block Elements, P Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, among others.
- 7:13 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Analysis- Physics
The Physics section was of easy to moderate difficulty level. The major topics covered in this exam were Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electrostatics, Current & Current Electricity, Optics, among others.
- 6:48 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Records 73.33% Attendance
As per the official data, CUET 2023 Day 3 was scheduled to be taken by 1,48,026 candidates. 73.33 per cent attendance has been recorded.
- 6:30 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Ends
The CUET 2023 Day 3 has concluded on May 23, at 6.30 PM.
- 5:20 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Shift 3 Statistics
CUET 2023 exam for Day 3 Shift 3 is underway. As many as 93,283 candidates are appearing in this shift conducted at 472 exam centres across 272 cities. 75 per cent attendance has been recorded.
- 4:59 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: General Test - GK Analysis
According to the student reactions for Shift 2, the questions were on Political Science, History and Current Affairs. The questions were of easy to moderate difficulty level. The questions were on Indian Prime Ministers and their year of appointment, NATO Agreement, year of EVM launch, etc.
- 4:27 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: English Test Analysis
According to the student reactions, the CUET 2023 Day 3 English Test was of easy difficulty level. There were a total of 15 questions from Reading Comprehension. Five questions each were asked from three passages. While the first two passages were of 250-300 words, the third passage was lengthy, around 400-500 words. Questions from the first two passages were direct and easy in nature. The third passage questions were indirect and tricky. Other questions from the English Test were on Vocabulary (word meaning), synonym-antonym, one-word substitution, meaning of foreign words, grammar and Letter Writing format. The questions from Grammar were on Articles, Preposition, Error Spotting and Sentence Arrangement.
- 4:07 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET Exam Day Live: Day 3 General Test - Numerical Ability Analysis
Based on the analysis of Slot 1 and Slot 2 of the General Test, it has been observed that the Numerical Ability section saw a high weightage in the Percentage chapter. Other chapters or topics from which questions were asked were Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Coding-Decoding and Series.
- 3:30 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 3 Begins
The third and final slot exam for CUET 2023 has begun at 3.30 PM. The statistics of the exam will be announced soon.
- 3:15 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Day 3 Slot 3 Entry Closes
CUET 2023 Day 3 final slot is slated to begin soon. The entry gates have been closed at 3.15 PM, 15 minutes prior to the exam commencement. The third slot will be of three-hour duration and will be on the Domain subjects opted for by candidates.
- 2:15 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Day 3 Slot 3 Entry Begins
The entry process for the CUET 2023 Day 2 third slot begins at 2.15 PM. Entry gates at the exam centres will close in an hour.
- 2:00 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Day 3 Slot 2 Ends
The second slot of CUET 2023 Day 3 has ended at 2 PM. Meanwhile, candidates slated to appear for the third and final slot of the day have already started reaching the centres.
- 1:23 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 Statistics
According to the UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, the CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot is going well in 287 cities across 246 cities. As many as 34,240 candidates have appeared for the exam, marking 69 per cent attendance.
- 12:06 PM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 2 Begins
The CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 2 has begun at 12 noon. The two-hour duration exam will conclude at 2 PM.
- 11:30 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Day 3 Slot 2 Entry Closes
The entry gates have closed for the CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 2 candidates at 11.30 AM. The second slot exam will commence sharp at 12 noon and conclude at 2 PM.
- 11:14 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Day 3 Slot 1 Recorded 76 Per Cent Attendance
According to UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 1 was conducted in 234 cities and 283 centres. The total number of candidates scheduled in shift 1 was 20,503 recording an attendance of 76 per cent.
- 10:30 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 1 Concludes
CUET 2023 Day 3 first slot has been concluded at 10.30 AM of May 23. Candidates will start leaving the exam hall soon. The sections tested in this slot were Language and General Test.
- 10:07 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 1 To End in Half an Hour
The first slot of CUET 2023 Day 3 exam will be concluding in half an hour. The two-hour window test will conclude at 10.30 AM.
- 9:39 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET Admit Card 2023 Phase 2 Released on May 23
The CUET 2023 admit card for the second phase has been released on May 23. The dates for which the second phase admit card of CUET 2023 has been released is May 25 to May 29.
- 8:55 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET Day 3 Slot 1 Begins
The Slot 1 of the CUET 2023 exam of the third day has commenced at 8.30 AM on May 23.
- 6:46 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Candidates Complain Inability to Change Medium
A candidate who appeared for CUET 2023 Day 2 complained that he could not change the medium of the General Test to Hindi, which he had opted for.
- 5:50 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Candidates from Upcoming Exam Days Demand Admit Card and City Intimation Slips
Candidates who are scheduled to appear in the upcoming days of the exam are demanding their city intimation slips and CUET 2023 admit cards. NTA has not announced the dates to release these documents for the candidates scheduled to take CUET 2023 after May 24 yet.
- 4:45 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Live: Was There Any Technical Glitch on Day 2?
As of now, no technical glitch has been reported for the CUET 2023 Day 2 exam.
- 3:35 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Is There a Dress Code?
There is no dress code for CUET 2023. However, NTA has advised candidates not to wear garments with big buttons and shoes with thick soles.
- 2:30 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Is Carrying Aadhaar Card Compulsory?
Aadhaar Number is necessary for a successful Biometric check-in. Hence, it is advised that candidate carry their Aadhaar Card as their valid photo identity card.
- 1:40 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: List of Acceptable Photo Identity Card
The following photo identity cards will have to be shown at the CUET exam centres along with the CUET admit cards 2023:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Passport
- School Identity Card
- Class 12 Board Exam Admit Card
- Bank Passbook with Photograph
- Ration Card with Photograph
- E-Aadhaar with Photograph
- 12:39 AM IST• 23 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Documents to be Carried to the Centre
To allow entry into the CUET 2023 exam centre, candidates must carry the following documents:
- CUET 2023 Admit Card with Self-Declaration Undertaking
- Valid Photo Identity Card
- Passport-size Photo
- 11:15 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Timings
The following table brings the CUET exam timings for the three slots.
CUET 2023 Slot
CUET 2023 Timing
Reporting & Gate Closing Timing
Slot 1
8.30 AM to 10.30 AM
7.30 AM
8 AM
Slot 2
12 Noon to 2 PM
11 AM
11.30 AM
Slot 3
3.30 PM to 6.30 PM
2.15 PM
3.15 PM
- 10:01 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 To Be Held Tomorrow
CUET 2023 will be held tomorrow, May 23. The exam will be conducted in three slots throughout the day.
- 8:57 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET Admit Card 2023 for Second Phase Expected Soon
The CUET admit card 2023 for the second phase (May 25-May 28) is expected to release anytime soon by NTA.
- 7:15 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Overall Difficulty Level
According to the student reactions and expert review, the overall difficulty level of the CUET 2023 Day 3 was moderate to tough. The Language and General Test was easy to moderate level. On the other hand, the domain subjects were moderate to tough.
- 6:30 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Ends
The CUET 2023 third day has concluded with the Shift 3 getting over at 6.30 PM. Candidates appeared for their opted-for domain subjects in this slot.
- 5:02 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 3 Statistics
As the CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 3 is in progress, UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has given the statistics for this shift. This slot has the highest number of candidates as compared to the first two slots, which is 91,895. The exam is in progress in 260 cities and 450 centres. 75 per cent attendance is recorded.
- 3:46 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 1 & 2 Analysis
The first two slots of the CUET 2023 Day 2 were conducted on English and General Test sections. The overall difficulty level of these slots was easy to moderate. The English section saw three passages that were of an easy level of difficulty. One of the passages was on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, one was a poem-based Reading Comprehension. However, the passages were lengthy. There were four to five questions on Vocabulary and two to three questions on Synonym-Antonym.
From the General Test, Current affairs questions were on G20 Summit, Sports, Business, Literature, etc. The static GK questions were on History, Geography and Literature. The weightage of Numerical or Quantitative Ability was lesser than that of Day 1. The topics of the Numerical Ability questions was Interest, Percentage, Profit & Loss, etc.
- 3:30 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 3 Slot 3 Begins
The third and final slot of CUET 2023 Day 3 has begun at 3.30 PM. The duration of this slot is three hours.
- 3:15 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 3 Entry Process Ends
The CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 3 exam entry gates close at 3.15 PM. The exam will be based on domain subjects. The exam is going to commence in 15 minutes.
- 3:05 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 Statistics
The CUET 2023 Shift 2 has been taken by 58,338 candidates in 386 centres located across 264 cities. According to UGC Chairman, 79 per cent attendance has been recorded in this shift.
- 2:49 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 3 Entry Begins
The entry process for CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 3 has begun at 2.45 PM. The entry gates will be open till 3.15 PM, 15 minutes prior to the exam commencement time.
- 2:39 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 Ends
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 ends at 2 PM. The entry process for the third slot will be starting soon.
- 1:30 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 to End in Half an Hour
The CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 exam is ending in half an hour. Candidates have to ensure that they complete all the questions and revise properly before submitting the test.
- 12:47 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Phase 2 Admit Card Expected Today
According to the UGC Chairman, the CUET 2023 admit card for the Phase 2 (May 25-May 29) tests is expected to be released today. The admit cards for the CUET 2023 exams dated May 21 to May 24 was released on May 19.
- 12:28 PM IST• 22 May 2023
76% Attendance Recorded for CUET 2023 Day 1
According to UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, 2,65,248 candidates appeared for CUET 2023 Day 1. The exam was conducted in 447 centres across 271 cities. The total attendance recorded across the three shifts was 76 per cent.
Also Read: CUET UG 2023 Day 1 Witnessed 76% Attendance, CUET Admit Card for Second Phase on May 22: UGC Chief
- 12:00 PM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 Begins
The CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 begins at 12 noon. Like the first slot, this slot will also be of two-hour duration and will test candidates' Language Skills and General Knowledge through the General Test.
- 11:30 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 Entry Closes
The entry gates for the CUET 2023 Day 2 second slot close at 11.30 AM. Some latecomers request the exam officials to allow them entry, but they have not complied.
- 11:16 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 1 Statistics
UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has shared the statistics of the CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 1 exam. The first shift was held in 261 cities and 415 centres. As many as 74,342 candidates appeared for this slot.
- 11:00 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 Entry Begins
The CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 2 entry process begins at 11 AM, an hour prior to the exam timing.
- 10:46 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 1 Similar to Day 1
As per the CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 1 student reactions and review, the questions were similar to yesterday. The difficulty level was easy to moderate.
- 10:30 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 1 Concludes
The CUET 2023 Slot 1 of the second day concluded at 10.30 AM. Candidates have to submit their CUET 2023 admit card, Self Declaration Undertaking and rough sheets before the leave the exam hall.
- 10:12 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Marking Scheme
The CUET 2023 marking scheme is given below:
Parameters Marking Scheme Each correct answer +5 Each incorrect answer -1 Unattempted questions 0 Extra attempted questions 0 - 9:42 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 General Test Overview
The CUET 2023 General Test has been termed moderate to tough. The weightage was more on the Numerical Ability or Quantitative Ability area. The difficulty level was slightly high in this area, but the questions were manageable.
- 9:25 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Physics Overview
According to the CUET 2023 Day 1 analysis, Physics was of moderate to tough difficulty level. Modern Physics had the highest weightage.
- 8:55 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Topics from English Test
Based on yesterday's CUET 2023 English Test analysis, the questions were based on Reading Comprehension and the types of questions were direct from the passage, and others were vocabulary and synonym-antonym, idioms and phrases and basic grammatical based. The questions of Grammar were on Active Passive, Types of Speech, Tenses, etc.
- 8:30 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 1 Begins
The first slot for the CUET 2023 Day 2 has begun on May 22, 8.30 AM. The sections for this slot are Language and General Test.
- 8:00 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Day 2 Slot 1 Entry Gate Closes
The CUET 2023 Day 2 slot 1 entry process is closed now. Candidates who had reached on time were allowed entry after verifying their CUET 2023 admit card and photo identity card.
- 7:30 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 1 Entry Begins
The entry process for the CUET 2023 Day 2 Slot 1 begins at 7.30 AM. The exam for the first slot will begin in an hour.
- 7:00 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 Timings
The following table brings the CUET exam timings for the three slots.
CUET 2023 Slot
CUET 2023 Timing
Reporting & Gate Closing Timing
Slot 1
8.30 AM to 10.30 AM
7.30 AM
8 AM
Slot 2
12 Noon to 2 PM
11 AM
11.30 AM
Slot 3
3.30 PM to 6.30 PM
2.15 PM
3.15 PM
- 12:40 AM IST• 22 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 2 to be Conducted Today
The second day of CUET 2023 will be conducted today in three slots, 8.30 AM to 10.30 AM, 12 noon to 2 PM and 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM.
- 11:57 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Chemistry Analysis
According to experts, the Chemistry subject was of moderate to tough difficulty level. The majority of the questions were from Organic Chemistry, which accounted to around 18 questions out of 50 questions. Approximately three to four Numerical based questions were there, and these questions were easy in nature. The weightage of Physical Chemistry was the lowest and the difficulty level was easy as well. There were some case-based questions.
- 11:25 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Do Not Wear These for Your Exam Day
NTA has stated that candidates will not be allowed to wear garments with big buttons or shoes with thick soles. Hence, decide your attire accordingly.
- 10:56 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: List of Acceptable Photo Identity Card
The following photo identity cards will have to be shown at the CUET exam centres along with the CUET admit cards 2023:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Passport
- School Identity Card
- Class 12 Board Exam Admit Card
- Bank Passbook with Photograph
- Ration Card with Photograph
- E-Aadhaar with Photograph
- 10:20 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Carry Aadhaar Card for Hassle-free Verification
Based on the CUET 2023 Day 1 experience, a number of candidates who did not bring their Aadhaar Card, or did not have the Aadhaar Number handy, faced difficulty in candidate verification or Biometric check-in. Hence, it is advised that candidate carry their Aadhaar Card as their valid photo identity card.
- 9:52 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Documents to be Carried to the Centre
To allow entry into the CUET 2023 exam centre, candidates must carry the following documents:
- CUET 2023 Admit Card with Self-Declaration Undertaking
- Valid Photo Identity Card
- Passport-size Photo
- 9:12 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 3 Analysis
The CUET 2023 Slot 3 was conducted for the Domain subjects. For the Science subjects, students and experts rated the test to be moderate to tough. The question types were similar to last year. Some questions were tricky and time-consuming, a few were direct in nature.
- 8:40 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Tips for Candidates Appearing Tomorrow
Candidates appearing for the CUET 2023 are advised to revise their notes and not panic about the exam.
- 8:27 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 2 Termed Easy
The Slot 2 of the CUET 2023 exam was conducted for Language or English section and General Test. According to students, both sections were very easy. "I attempted all 40 questions in English and 48 in General Test. Both sections were very easy and scorable," says Ujjwal, a CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 2 test-taker.
- 8:11 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Candidates Taking Exam Today and Tomorrow Feel Anxious
There are certain candidates who appeared for today's CUET 2023 exam and are also scheduled to take the test tomorrow are left miffed due to their harrowing experience today. They are worried about tomorrow's exam. "I have travelled from Sonepat to Noida. I have to go back tonight and come back all the way for my tomorrow's exam. I don't know if I will be able to revise. I am hoping tomorrow's exam will be glitch-free," said Swapna, a CUET 2023 candidate whose exam was scheduled in Slot 2.
- 7:47 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Slot 3 Expected to End Soon
As per the tentative timing given at some centres facing technical glitches, the CUET 2023 exam Slot 3 is likely to end soon, by 8 PM.
- 7:21 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Live Updates: Slot 3 to Conclude by 8 PM
A notice outside a CUET 2023 exam centre in Rohini stated that due to technical glitches, Slot 3 of the exam will conclude by 8 PM.
- 7:07 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Parents Concerned Over Delay in Exam
Owing to the delay in the CUET 2023 exam for Slot 2 and Slot 2 caused by the server error, parents and family members of candidates are getting distressed. "My daughter is taking the exam in two slots today. We are coming from Sonepat. Now the officials are saying that the exam of this shift will conclude at 9 PM. I am really worried about her and how will we go back so far at this hour," said a candidate's mother with whom Shiksha.com spoke to.
"My brother has been inside for over four hours now. I don't know what is happening and when he will finally complete his exam. We are cluelessly standing outside the centre in this hot and humid weather," rebuked another candidate's family member.
- 7:00 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Slot 3 Delayed Due to Technical Glitches in Slot 2
The CUET 2023 exam for Slot 3 has been delayed in some centres. Due to server errors in the Slot 2, the exam got delayed which impacted the third slot timing. Candidates' entry started at 4.45 PM and the exam began at 6 PM. Now the exam will conclude at 9 PM for this slot.
- 6:15 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 3 Exam to Conclude Soon
The CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 3 exam is going to conclude soon. This will mark the end of the first day of the exam.
- 6:04 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Candidate Shares Unpleasant Experience at Centre
A candidate took to Twitter to share her unpleasant experience of appearing in the CUET 2023 exam. She was denied entry without Aadhaar Card, and later on, she faced issue regarding Biometric check-in process.
- 5:30 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: One Hour Left For Exam to End
There is only one hour left for the CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 3 to conclude. This shift started at 3.30 PM, this section is for the domain subjects opted for by the candidates.
- 5:12 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Shift 2 Data
UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar mentioned, "Shift 2 of CUET-UG concluded well in all the 272 cities and 448 centres. Total number of candidates scheduled in shift 1 was 87,903."
- 5:03 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 1 Records 72% Attendance
According to NTA, the CUET 2023 Day 1 first slot witnessed 72 per cent attendance of the registered test takers.
- 4:51 PM IST• 21 May 2023
Duration of CUET 2023 Slot 3
The duration of the third slot of CUET 2023 is three hours. The exam is scheduled to end at 6.30 PM. In this slot, candidates' domain subject test will be there. The Language and General Test sections were tested in the first two slots.
- 4:36 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Candidates from Upcoming Exam Days Demand Admit Card and City Intimation Slips
Candidates who are scheduled to appear in the upcoming days of the exam are demanding for their city intimation slips and CUET 2023 admit cards. NTA has not announced the dates to release these documents for the candidates scheduled to take CUET 2023 after May 24 yet.
- 4:09 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Student Reactions
Check out some of the CUET 2023 student reactions here.
Priyanka: I appeared for CUET exam. The exam for me was easy to moderate. I didn’t found any technical glitch in the exam. The overall exam experience was amazing and I tried to give my best in the exam. I have applied for JNU University and language courses. I prepared for the exam by myself and online mode.
Kartik: I appeared for CUET exam. The overall experience of my exam was good. The difficulty level was easy to moderate. My preference of University are DU and JNU.
Rohan: I appeared for CUET exam 2023. The difficulty level of the exam was moderate to easy. I didn’t found any technical glitch during the exam. The overall experience of the exam was good for me. My first preference of university is Delhi University.
Also Read: JNU CUET 2023 Analysis and Student Reactions
- 3:56 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Types of Questions in Numerical Ability
In terms of Numerical and Reasoning, there were around four to five questions of moderate to tough difficulty level. The Mathematics questions were a bit tricky and time-consuming.
There were more questions from Quant and Reasoning as compared to the GK and Current Affairs. From Quantitative Ability, the topics were as follows:
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Percentage
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Ratio and Proportion
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Profit and Loss
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Height and Distance
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Mensuration
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Geometry
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Data Interpretation
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Interests
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- 3:44 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Types of Questions in General Test
This section has been termed moderate to tough. The weightage was more on the Numerical Ability or Quantitative Ability area. The difficulty level was slightly high in this area. The Reasoning questions were also on the basic lines such as Blood Relations, Tables, etc. The questions on GK were on Tokyo Olympics, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc. From the Static GK, some of the questions were on History and a few on Politics and Geography.
- 3:30 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 3 Begins
The CUET 2023 Slot 3 of the first day begins at 3.30 PM. The duration of this shift is three hours unlike the last two shifts, which was two hours.
- 3:15 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Entry Gates Close for Slot 3 Candidates
The entry gates were closed at 3.15 PM for the CUET 2023 candidates appearing in the third slot. This is the only shift where the gates were closed 15 minutes prior to the exam instead of 30 minutes.
- 2:52 PM IST• 21 May 2023
Types of Questions Asked in English Test
According to the students and experts, the difficulty level of the CUET 2023 English Test was easy. The questions were based on Reading Comprehension and the types of questions were direct from the passage, and others were vocabulary and synonym-antonym, idioms and phrases and basic grammatical based. The questions of Grammar were on Active Passive, Types of Speech, Tenses, etc. Students did not face many challenges in this section. According to them, basic preparation and applying common sense would suffice in solving the questions from the English section of CUET 2023.
Also Read: CUET Exam Analysis 2023: May 21 Shift 1 English and General Test
- 2:27 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Slot 1 Analysis and Student Reactions
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- 2:15 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Slot 3 Entry Begins
Entry gates have opened at the CUET 2023 exam centres for the Slot 3 candidates. The last and final slot of the day will begin at 3.30 PM.
- 2:00 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Slot 2 Concludes
The second slot of the CUET 2023 exam concludes at 2 PM. The duration of the exam was two hours, similar to Slot 1.
Also Read: CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 2 Over; Slot 3 to Begin at 3.30 PM
- 1:42 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 First Shift Conducted Successfully: NTA
UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has stated that the CUET 2023 Shift 1 ended well in all 271 cities and 447 centres it as conducted in. The total number of candidates scheduled in shift 1 was 87,879.
- 1:35 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Student Reactions
Check out some of the CUET 2023 Student Reactions below:
Rakesh: I appeared for the English and General Test. The difficulty level was average. There were no technical glitches in this shift. I am planning to take BTech admission at DU.
Vinay: The difficulty level of this slot of CUET 2023 was moderate. I am going to appear for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in later dates and slots. I plan to take BSc admission at DU.
Kanishka: I am from Humanities stream. It was an easy paper. The overall exam-taking experience was also good according to me. Through CUET, I plan to take admission in Language courses at JNU.
Varun: I appeared for General Test and English. The difficulty level was moderate with some questions being on the tougher side. I am planning to take LLB admission at DU or JNU.
Ansh: I found the English section questions to be easy and the General Test to be moderate. Although there was no technical glitch during the exam, there was one question in the General Test section which was repeated. There was a difficulty during the biometric checking process. As far as the Domain subjects, I am appearing for Physics, Chemistry and Biology papers.
Also Read: CUET 2023 Analysis and Student Reactions
- 1:23 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Admit Card Released for Candidates Appearing Between May 21 to May 24
NTA has released the CUET 2023 admit card for the exams scheduled from May 21 to May 24.
Also Read: CUET 2023 Admit Card OUT at cuet.samarth.ac.in; Know Steps to Download
- 1:12 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live Updates: DU and JNU Most Preferred Universities Among Students
According to the CUET 2023 student reactions, a majority of the candidates expressed their preference for the University of Delhi (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for their UG admissions.
Also Read: JNU CUET UG 2023 Slot 2 Exam Starts at 12 PM, Check Out Last Minute Tips and Rules for Exam Day
DU CUET UG 2023 Slot 2 Exam Starts Today, Know Important Rules for Exam Day
- 12:55 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 1 Sections and Subjects
The first slot of CUET 2023 had two sections or subjects, English and General Test. While the English Test was easy, the General Test was of moderate difficulty level. The questions in English were Reading Comprehension based. The questions were direct and some questions were vocabulary-based. One of the candidates stated that there was one question repeated. It is expected that NTA will manage this during the evaluation process through its marking scheme.
- 12:30 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live Updates: Candidates Faced Difficulty in Biometric Login
Although there was no technical glitches reported during the first slot of CUET 2023 exam, some candidates faced difficulty in the biometric login process.
- 12:00 PM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 2 Begins
The second slot of the first day of CUET 2023 exam begins at 12 noon. The two-hour duration exam will conclude at 2 PM.
Also Read: CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 1 Over, Entry Begins for Slot 2 Candidates
- 11:30 AM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Entry Process for Slot 2 Ends
The entry gates of the CUET 2023 exam centre close exactly at 11.30 AM, as per the schedule. No candidates are allowed entry after this.
- 11:23 AM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live Updates: No Technical Glitches Experienced
According to the candidates with whom Shiksha.com interacted, no technical glitches were experienced while taking the CUET 2023 exam. However, a few candidates faced difficulty during the biometric checking process.
- 11:07 AM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Day 1 Slot 1 Student Reactions
According to a candidate Rakesh who appeared in the CUET 2023 Slot 1 for the BTech course, the difficulty level was moderate. The questions were on the expected lines. There was no technical glitch during the exam.
- 11:00 AM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Slot 2 Entry Begins
The entry gates open for the CUET 2023 Slot 2 candidates at 11 AM. Candidates are allowed entry after verifying their admit card and photo identity card.
- 10:37 AM IST• 21 May 2023
CUET 2023 Exam Day Live: Candidates of First Slot Exit the Exam Centre
As the CUET 2023 first day and first slot concludes, candidates are instructed to exit the exam hall one by one, in a disciplined manner. They have to submit their CUET 2023 admit cards to the invigilators.
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