CUCET (CUET) 2022: Eligibility Criteria, Exam Date, Participating Colleges, Other important details
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
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CUET 2022 was conducted from July 15 to August 31, 2022. Read further to know about eligibility, exam structure, and other important details.
CUET 2022: Eligibility criteria, CUCET exam tentative date, Participating colleges, other important details
Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) 2022 has been adopted by central universities across the country for Undergraduate Admissions. The exam name has also been changed from Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) to Central University Entrance Test (CUET). CUET UG result 2022 was declared on September 16 at around 4 am on the official website. CUET result 2022 has been released in the form of percentile and candidates' normalised score has also been released
- CUET 2022: Dates
- CUET 2022 Exam Pattern
- CUET exam 2022: Duration
- CUET 2022: Answer Key
- CUCET 2022: List of participating colleges
- CUET 2022: Eligibility Criteria
- CUET 2022 Scores vs Board Exam Results
CUET 2022: Dates
CUET 2022 application process commenced on April 6. The National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam conducting body has notified the application dates and exam pattern of CUET 2022. CUET UG 2022 was conducted in a computer-based mode (CBT) which will carry multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
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The below table brings the phase-wise dates of CUET UG 2022 (CUCET) exam along with the number of registered candidates or test takers in each phase.
| CUET UG 2022 Phase |
Exam Dates |
Number of Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 |
15-Jul-2022 16-Jul-2022 18-Jul-2022 20-Jul-2022 |
2.49 lakh |
| Phase 2 |
04-Aug-2022 05-Aug-2022 06-Aug-2022 |
1.91 lakh |
| Phase 3 |
07-Aug-2022 08-Aug-2022 10-Aug-2022 |
1.91 lakh |
| Phase 4 |
17-Aug-2022 18-Aug-2022 20-Aug-2022 |
3.72 lakh |
| Phase 5 |
21-Aug-2022 22-Aug-2022 23-Aug-2022 |
2.01 lakh |
| Phase 6 |
24-Aug-2022 25-Aug-2022 26-Aug-2022 30-Aug-2022 |
2.86 lakh |
CUET 2022 Exam Pattern
The table below brings the broad structure of the exam in terms of the number of questions in each section along with the duration.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can apply for CUET score accepting colleges through CUET UG 2026 application form. While filling the application form, candidates will be required to enter the name of the preffered universities and courses in order of preference. On declaration of the CUET results, the scores will be shared with the universities for which candidate has applied. Basis on the score obtained candidate will be shortlisted for the applied course.
Yes, OBC candidates applying for CUET must upload the OBC-NCL certificate in online CUET application form. The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India. If candidate fail to upload the OBC-NCL certificate (issued on or after 01 April, 2024) at the time of CUET 2025 registration, then in such case they will have to upload a declaration in lieu of OBC-NCl certificate to that effect.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by Government of India. However, in the case of central universities admission, the reservation criteria of the respective university shall be applicable.
For admission in Universities through CUET UG 2026, the policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc of the respective University / Institution shall be applicable. For appearing in CUET exam there is no age limit, however, candidates must check the age criteria (if any) prescribed the university in which candidate is desirous of taking admission.
As the CUET eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective course and check the subject mapping criteria and age criteria.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration |
Question Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section IA |
40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language |
45 minutes for each language |
Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary) |
| Section IB |
|||
| Section II |
40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 |
45 Minutes for each Domain Specific Subjects |
|
| Section III |
60 Questions to be attempted out of 75 |
60 minutes |
|
Candidates must note that the CUET has Section 1A, Section 1B, general test and domain-specific subjects. Section 1A, which will be compulsory, will be in 13 languages and candidates will be given the option to choose the language of their choice. The options are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
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Section 1B is optional and for students who want to opt for another language apart from the ones that are a part of Section 1A. Some of the languages on offer are French, Arabic, German, etc.
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CUET exam 2022: Duration
The CUET is conducted in two shifts. In the first shift, candidates will be able to write one language, two domain-specific papers and the general test. In the second shift, candidates can write the remaining four domain-specific subjects and section 1B.
Commonly asked questions
Go on the official website of university/organaisation. Check the courses offered and eligibility test that they should appear in for admission to desired course. The choice of language/domain subject and General test will depend upon the course and university. Candidates will be able to opt for one or more tests as per the requirement of the course and university from the following sections:
- Section I - 13 Languages
- Section II - 23 Domain Specific Subjects
- Section III - General Test
For admission to the desirous University/Institution, the candidates must appear in CUET 2026 in the Languages and Domain Specific subjects as per the Program-Specific Eligibility for which s (he) is desirous to take admission. For instance, if a candidate wishes to apply for B.Com (Hons.) programe in Delhi University he/she will be required to make the subject combination as :
Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
OR
Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
Candidates are advised to check CUET programme-specific eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing which they will not qualify for further admission process.
Yes, it is possible to appear for CUET UG and get admission in college even if candidate gets a compartment in class 12th. However, such candidates will be given provisional admission in colleges. Students must make sure to appear for the compartment exam at given schedule and clear the examination and submit the required documents for verification at college on or before the last date.
Candidate must amke sure to enquire about the details before the final admission. Student must meet the college/university requirement.
CUET 2022: Answer Key
Candidates must note that CUCET Answer Key is released in online mode. The provisional answer key is released by the NTA for all the students. With the help of the answer key, candidates will be able to calculate their marks even before the result declaration.
Candidates will also given the option to make objections regarding the answer key. It must be noted that no candidate is allowed to make an objection once the final answer key is released. The provisional CUET 2022 answer keys were released on September 8.
CUCET 2022: List of participating colleges
CUCET was supposed to be conducted last year, however, it was not implemented in all the Universities due to the Pandemic. The CUET Participating Universities 2022 that will be offering admissions based on the CUCET 2022 are Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Milia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University, Visva Bharati University, Central University of Tamil Nadu, University of Hyderabad, Central University of Kerala, North Eastern Hill University, Central University of Punjab, among others.
CUET 2022: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Central Universities in order to apply and appear for CUET 2022. The eligibility parameters are as follows:
- Students will need to have passed Class 12 from a recognised board in Science stream to take admission in bachelor’s degree programmes in the Central Universities.
- For the General category, the candidate needs to secure a minimum of 50 per cent in Class 12, for SC/ST, candidates need to have secured a minimum of 45 per cent in Class 12 in order to be eligible for the CUCET 2022. For BTech programmes, the minimum aggregate for the General category candidates is 45 per cent and that of the reserved category candidates is 40 per cent.
Also Read: CUET 2022: How it will change the admission process in major Universities?
CUET 2022 Scores vs Board Exam Results
UGC Chairman while speaking on the CUET 2022 scores clarified that from now on, only the CUCET scores will be taken into consideration by the Central Universities. This is a major relief to many students, as now, the board exam results or Class 12 results will not be the sole criteria for admissions to Central Universities.
While the CUET 2022 scores will be important, the varsities will be able to set minimum eligibility criteria based on board exam results. This means that students scoring a certain threshold of marks may or may not be allowed to appear for CUCET 2022. However, an official confirmation on this is still awaited.
The NTA will conduct CUCET 2022 for admissions to both UG and PG programmes, offered by all Central Universities, to streamline the admission process and remove the cut-off criteria. Currently, 45 Central Universities are funded by the UGC.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 10 hours ago
SRM University Sonepat provides scholarships based on CUET scores of the candidates. Check below the criteria for the scholarship:
| CUET-Percentile (Best 5 Subjects) | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 95 & above | 100% |
| 90- 94.99 | 75% |
| 85- 89.99 | 50% |
| 80- 84.99 | 25% |
| 70 - 79.99 | 10% |
Note: Only for first 500 students on FCFS basis.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 10 hours ago
SRM Sonepat accepts CUET-UG scores for admission to BCom (Hons). Aspirants can also appear for SRMHCAT for admission to this programme. Candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria i.e. Class 12 to apply for BCom (Hons).
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Yes, CUET is needed for Manipal Jaipur. The below is the Manipal University Jaipur admission criteria other than CUET:
- UG courses: Merit, Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2026, SAT score, JEE Main, CLAT, LSAT India, AILET, MHCET Law, etc.
- PG courses: Merit, GATE, MUJ written entrance test, CAT, MAT, XAT,
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Contributor-Level 10
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Yes, candidates can join BSc courses at Amity University Gurugram without appearing for CUET-UG first. Amity University conducts its own entrance exam called AMCAT to admit students into BSc courses.
However, many BSc courses are also open for direct admissions which look at Class 12 board exam resul
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Yes, BBA students can get scholarships at Amity University Gurugram based on CUET-UG scores. To apply for this scholarship, students must secure a minimum aggregate of 85% in the exam.
Higher aggregates will result in a higher amounts of scholarship offered to the BBA student.
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Answered Yesterday
No, CUET-UG registrations have been closed for Amity University Gurugram BBA admissions in 2026. The last date to register for CUET-UG was scheduled on February 28, 2026. Candidates who failed to apply for CUET-UG can still try to apply through their Class 12 board exam results.
Candidates who appli
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Answered 2 days ago
Yes, candidates can join BTech courses of Sarala Birla University without appearing for CUET-UG. Other than CUET-UG, Sarala Birla Ranchi also accepts the scores of JEE Mains for BTech admissions.
Candidates can also apply directly after clearing their Class 12 board exams for BTech at Sarala Birla Un
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Answered 3 days ago
No, candidates are not required to pay fee for CUET form correction unless there is addition of CUET UG subjects. The CUET fee may vary if the candidate increases the number of subjects selected.
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CUET UG 2027 form correction window will open tentatively in first week of February 2027. Candidates will be able to edit or modify the details in the application form in case of any error. NTA usually provides the CUET correction window for 2-3 days. Candidates must ensure to edit the details withi
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CUET UG registration fee might change every year based on the decisions by National Testing Agency. Often it remain similar to previous year fee. The CUET UG registration fee varies based on categiry of candidate, number of subjects selected and whether exam centre is inside or outside India.
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