The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate courses offered by the Central Universities including Delhi University, BHU, Jamia Milia Islamia, JNU, AMU, University of Allahabad, University of Hyderabad among others. The exam will test one’s language aptitude, subject knowledge, and general mental ability.

CUET will be conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Test by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam will be conducted in the first week of July.

CUET is designed to evaluate one’s understanding of language, knowledge of subjects studied in class XII and general reasoning and quantitative skills. The paper will comprise of three sections: Language, Subject Domain Test and General Aptitude Test.

For every correct attempt, 5 marks will be awarded. For every incorrect attempt, 1 mark will be deducted. There will be no penalty for unattempted questions.

CUET is expected to be conducted in two slots with each slot having a time duration of four hours.

Any student desirous of taking admissions to undergraduate programs at Central Universities must take CUET. Admissions to all Central Universities including Delhi University, BHU, Jamia Milia Islamia, JNU, AMU, University of Allahabad, University of Hyderabad among others, will be based on CUET scores and no weightage will be given to class XII board marks.

No. CUCET is a mix of General Ability Test, understanding of language and subjects studied in class XII. One can excel, and score well, in the paper if one is determined and focussed coupled with the right approach, practice, and preparation.

The cut-off is decided by each of the participating Central Universities, for each program on offer. Each Central University will announce the cut-off for a program based on the number of applications for the program.

As of now, one can sit for the CUCET multiple times. However, the Central Universities might have their own eligibility criteria for admission to their UG programs.

A candidate can apply for multiple courses in any or all the Central Universities, based on fulfilment of the eligibility criteria as determined by respective universities.

Yes. One can appear for CUET even when one is due to appear for the Class XII Board exams. But one will need to produce the marksheet/certificates about fulfilling the eligibility criteria for the Course/University applied, at the time of admissions.

CUET 2022 shall be conducted once, but from the academic year 2023, the test is likely to be conducted twice; giving candidates the opportunity to improve their scores.

CUET 2022 shall be conducted once, but from the academic year 2023, the test is likely to be conducted twice; giving candidates the opportunity to improve their scores.

Yes. Only CUET scores will now be accepted for admissions to undergraduate programs in Central Universities.

Admissions are handled at the level of each of the participating Central Universities for the respective program. The relevant Central University will decide the cut-off for each program based on CUET scores of applicants.

The National Testing Agency entrusted to conduct the CUET exam will release the sample paper in due course. However, Career Launcher provides free sample mock, which can be accessed from the free account at aspiration.ai. You will need to register at

Preparing for any entrance exam requires one to know about the paper pattern and the content covered therein. So, start with writing a Mock Test at www.aspiration.ai. Following tips will help you prepare better for CUCET:
1- Understanding the syllabus and pattern.
2- Preparing a timetable and following it.
3- Working on building a strong conceptual foundation.
4- Writing Mocks and analyzing your performance to improve your test-taking skills.