CUET 2022 Dates likely to be announced soon, check practice centres, paper pattern, syllabus

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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CUET UG 2026 Recheduled Exam

6 Jun '26 - 7 Jun '26

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With an aim to help students practice and get comfortable with the Computer Based Test (CBT), NTA has announced that it will provide the applicants with test practice centres. Read further to know more.

With an aim to help students practice and get comfortable with the Computer Based Test (CBT), NTA has announced that it will provide the applicants with test practice centres. Read further to know more.

CUET 2022 Dates likely to be announced soon, check practice centres, paper pattern, syllabus

CUET 2022 Dates likely to be announced soon, check practice centres, paper pattern, syllabus

CUET 2022: The Common University Entrance Exam (CUET) application process is currently underway. CUET 2022 registration process began on April 6 and will continue until May 6. All those candidates looking forward to taking admission to undergraduate courses in central universities across the country must fill the CUET UG 2022 application form before the last date. Candidates can apply online at cuet.samarth.ac.in. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the CUET 2022 date anytime soon. 

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Table of contents
  • CUET Registration 2022: How to apply
  • NTA Practice Centres
  • What's New in CUET 2022
  • CUET 2022 Scheme

CUET Registration 2022: How to apply

All those candidates who have not filled for the CUET 2022 application form yet, can do so by following the instructions given below:

  • Go to the CUET website; cuet.nta.nic.in
  • Click on the CUET registration 2022 link
  • Register by typing in credentials such as name, phone number and email ID
  • Log in using the new registration ID and password that is sent to the registered mobile or email
  • Pay the application fee
  • Click on submit button.

NTA Practice Centres

With an aim to help students practice and get comfortable with the Computer Based Test (CBT), NTA has announced that it will provide the applicants with test practice centres. In order to avail the service, candidates have to register online (on the NTA website) where they are provided a convenient TPC near their location to practice on a given computer mode. This facilitates the process of being able to take a Computer Based Test (CBT), the CUET 2022 information brochure said.

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Q:   What is the CUET marking scheme?
A: 

NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2026:

  • Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
  • Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
  • Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
  • 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.
  • If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
  • 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.
Q:   Is there a negative marking in CUET?
A: 

Yes. There is a negative marking in the CUET exam. For each wrong answer, one mark is deducted. Negative marking will not be applicable in case of unattempted questions. The marking scheme as per NTA is given below.

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.

Q:   Can CUET normalisation reduce marks?
A: 

CUET normalisation procss refers to a process of adjusting scores inbterms difficulty between different sessions of CUET exam. The normalization process does not reduce marks for students. It aims to adjust scores. CUET Normalization might involve scaling scores, adjusting grade, or applying techniques to make sure that difficulty level of the assessment doesn't disadvantage any particular group of students.

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What's New in CUET 2022

The following points indicate the changes introduced in CUET 2022:

  • The exam name has been changed from Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) to Central University Entrance Test (CUET)
  • CUET 2022 will be conducted in 13 languages
  • The question paper of CUET 2022 will include a compulsory language test, two domain-specific tests, and a general test.
  • CUET 2022 scores will be accepted by 53 Central Universities and Private Universities instead of 12 Central Universities, which were the participating institutes last year. 
  • The application fee has been changed. Till last year, there was no application fee for PwD category candidates, but this year, they have to pay the application fee meant for reserved category candidates.
  • The exam will be conducted in 13 international cities

CUET 2022 Scheme

NTA will conduct the CUET 2022 exam pattern in two or more slots on different days depending on the subjects/ test taken by the candidates.

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With your score, you can apply in colleges like

·       Central University of Jharkhand

·       Amity University, Ranchi

·       Jharkhand Rai University

·       Sarala Birla University

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Swati Pandey

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 22 hours ago

No, CUET is not compulsory to take admission in MIT School of Business and Computer Applications, MIT-ADT University. Admission is generally merit-based.  The college also considers specific entrance exams scores such as BBA/BCA CET exam conducted by the university.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

No, you cannot get admission to the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi with CUET scores. IIT Delhi admits students on the basis of national-level engineering entrance exams. The institute considers JEE Main, JEE advanced and UCEED for UG courses. Whereas, GATE/ IIT JAM/ CEED and others are con

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Yes, it is possible to get in DU without CUET. However, this is not applicable for traditional regular UG courses. For most programmes, the university asks for CUET UG or CUET PG score. For courses, such as MBA and Law programmes, the university also considers other exams. Students can also join DU

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

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Answered 2 days ago

SRM Institute of Science and Technology does offer scholarship based on CUET score. This scholarship is open for all UG courses of Faculty of Science and Technology and BBA. Below is the criteria:

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95 percentile & above100% tuition fee waiver
90 percentile to 94.99 percentile75% tuition fee waiver
85 percentile to 89.99 percentile50% tuition fee waiver
80 percentile to 84.99 percentile25% tuition fee waiver

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

Mostly all central university take admission on the basics of CUET score but North Eastern hill university's like Assam University, Manipur University,   mizoram university, Nagaland University offers admission without CUET.

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Riya kumari

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 6 days ago

The overall difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 exam is moderate. As per the student review, the domain subject question paper is mostly based on NCERT books and previous year questions.

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Answered 6 days ago

For the CUET UG 2026 exam, 15,68,666 candidates have applied for the exam. This year has been marked by higher registrations. Approximately 67.56 Lacs candidates were allowed to choose upto 5 subjects.

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Mamona Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Yes, Diploma students can apply for B.Tech lateral entry in CSE through LEET or university-specific admission processes after completing a recognised diploma. Eligibility may differ by university, so checking subject requirements and minimum marks is important. At Lovely Professional University, lat

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

Yes, Arts or Humanities students are eligible for admission through CUET scores. Common University Entrance Test is open for candidates from all streams. Candidates can secure admission to top colleges and courses.

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