CUET 2027 will be a CBT mode exam. Candidates will have to attempt the CUET exam using a desktop and a mouse. Know how to appear for CUET UG in CBT mode of examination. Check important steps and information for D-day.
CUET UG CBT Mode
CUET CBT Mode of Examination: Candidates preparing to appear for the Common University Entrance Test must wonder what CBT mode is and how the NTA conducts the CUET UG in this mode. To answer this question, Shiksha has provided a comprehensive guide to the CBT mode of examination below, along with important instructions and guidelines to follow for exam day.
In a Computer Test or CBT mode of examination, the candidate is required to sit in front of a computer as it is allocated to them against their roll number. At the given time of examination, the candidate will be able to proceed with the process of taking the exam. In the CUET CBT mode of examination, the candidate can see the questions on the screen and mark/unmark the answers with a mouse.
Candidates preparing for the CUET 2027 must appear for the CUET mock test when released. CUET mock test will help candidates become familiar with the exam environment to avoid any surprises on the day of the examination.
- How to Appear for CUET UG 2027 CBT Mode?
- CUET CBT: General Instructions
- CUET UG Rough Work
- CUET CBT: Important Instructions
How to Appear for CUET UG 2027 CBT Mode?
Candidates who will appear for CUET exam must follow the steps mentioned below to take the computer-based test smoothly at the exam centre.
- To appear for the NTA CUET exam, candidates must report at the allotted exam centre on the given date and time of the exam.
- Candidates must complete the frisking process to enter the examination hall.
- A computer terminal indicating the candidate’s roll number will be allotted in the designated exam hall number. Applicants must sit on their allotted computer only. Any candidate found violating the rules their candidature will be cancelled.
- The screen will now display the ‘Welcome [Candidate’s name]’ screen. Click on the tab ‘Proceed’. The screen will now show the login page. The test taker must now enter the following login credentials:
- Username
- Password
- After successful login, detailed instructions about the exam will be shown. Test takers are advised to read the instructions carefully.
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Commonly asked questions
CUET stands for Common University Entrance Test. It is a national level entrance test conducted by National Testing Agency for UG and PG programs. It is a single window examination for admission to universities in India. It is a single window examination for students to apply to multiple universities across India. This examination is compulsory for admission to all central universities in India.
As per CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:
Section I- Languages
Section II- Domain Subject
Section III- General Test
Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Candidates will not be given extra time.
CUET UG exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test Mode. The examination is scheduled in multiple slots depending on the number of registrations for CUET. In this mode of examination, candidates are required to appear for exam online and answer the questions on deskptop with the help of mouse.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is conducted Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu languages. Candidates must note that the selection of medium will be restricted to state/UTs. Refer the table below to know the mediums restricte to respective state/UTs:
| Language | Examination Centres |
|---|---|
| English | All examination centres |
| English and Hindi | All examination centres |
| English and Assamese | Examination centres in Assam |
| English and Bengali | Examination centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| English and Gujarati | Examination centres in Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| English and Kannada | Examination centres in Karnataka |
| English and Malayalam | Examination centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| English and Marathi | Examination centres in Maharashtra |
| English and Odia | Examination centres in Odisha |
| English and Punjabi | Examination centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi/New Delhi (Including Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
| English and Tamil | Examination centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| English and Telugu | Examination centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| English and Urdu | All examination centres in India |
CUET CBT: General Instructions
While appearing for CUET 2027 exam in CBT mode, test takers must follow the exam day instructions to appear for the exam. Below are the details and instructions that candidate must know before appearing for CUET in CBT mode.
- Exam duration will be mentioned on the CUET admit card issued by NTA.
- The timer will be set on the server. The countdown timer on the top right corner of the screen is displayed for candidates, mentioning the time left for the exam.
- When the timer reaches zero, the examination will end by itself, and candidates will not be required to end or submit their examination.
- On the left side of the screen, a question palette will be displayed showing the status of each question.
- ‘Marked for Review’ status indicates that the answer marked has to be looked at again. It will be automatically saved even if the flag is not removed.
- The question paper and answer will be displayed in English and the chosen language.
- Candidates will be provided with the rough sheet to perform their calculations. Candidates must provide their roll number on sheet and hand over to invigilator after completion.
CUET CBT Symbols
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CUET CBT: Navigate between Questions
- To navigate between questions, candidates must click on the question number displayed on the left side of the screen.
- Candidates must click on the right/left arrow to move to the next/previous question and save the response to the previous question.
- Answers are automatically saved when the candidate clicks on the right arrow, which is placed on the top right side of the screen. There will be no separate ‘Save’ button.
- The question status displayed on the bottom left screen will show the status using symbols such as:
CUET Question Status
CUET CBT: Answering a Question
To answer the questions in CUET CBT mode, candidates must follow the procedure:
- To select the correct answer, click on the answer option, and to deselect, click on the chosen answer again.
- To change the answer, candidates can click on the other option, and the answer will be changed.
- Candidates can also click on ‘mark for review’ option to come back to the question later. The mark for review option is placed on the left side of the question window.
- After answering, candidates can click on the tab ‘unmark for review’ after reviewing and freezing the answer.
CUET CBT: Navigation Through Sections
- CUET sections are displayed on the left side of the screen. Candidates can view the questions in a particular section by clicking on the question number.
- Candidates can shuffle between sections and question at any point in time.
CUET UG Rough Work
- Blank Sheets for doing Rough work or calculations shall be provided at the CUET exam centre. The rough sheets will have a Header page for the candidates to write down his/her Name and Roll Number.
- All calculations/writing work is to be done only on the rough sheets provided at the CUET exam centre and on completion of the test, candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.
CUET CBT: Important Instructions
- If the keyboard is attached to a computer, it will be disabled during the exam duration. Candidates will be able to change or modify answers with the mouse only.
- If the computer malfunctions during exam time, he/she will be allotted another computer system immediately. Time lost will be adjusted.
Commonly asked questions
The National Testing Agency will likely conduct the Common University Entrance Test (UG) 2027 in May-June 2027, in Computer Based Test mode. The exam will be administered across multiple exam centres in India and abroad. NTA will release the CUET 2027 exam dates in its information bulletin.
There are no prescribed passing marks for CUET UG. In order to know if a candidate has passed the CUET 2026 exam or not or is eligible for admission to desired course and university, they are required to check CUET passing marks released by the colleges/university separately. After the declaration of CUET result, all the colleges or universities will release the course-wise passing marks or CUET UG cutoff, which will be used for shortlisting candidates for admission to UG courses.
On the basis of the cut off released by the CUET participating universities and candidates meeting the criteria will be offered admission to UG courses.
Candidates must reach alloted CUET exam centre two hours before mentioned exam time. Candidates must complete verification process and take their seats immediately after the opening of examination hall. If the candidates does not report at alloted CUET exam centre on time due to traffic, delay in transport, important instructions to appear for the exam can be missed.
The National Testing Agency may or may not release the official CUET UG datesheet 2027 on its official website. However, students who registers for the exam will be able to check their subject-wise exam dates and timings.
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The registration process of CUET PG MBA 2027 is provided below:
Go to the official NTA website.
Click on the tab indicating 'CUET PG MBA 2027 registration'.
Enter your required details and pay the fee.
Download and print the application form for future reference.
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The candidates should note that the participating universities will conduct the CUET PG LLB Counselling for the seats offered under the exam. Candidates will be required to opt for the colleges in the CUET PG LLB Counselling registration form to participate in University Counselling.
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Shruti Garg is a graduate in English and Education with over 7 years of experience in content writing/editing and education journalism. At Shiksha.com, Shruti covers UG and PG entrance exams like MBA entrance exams,
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