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NTA CUET 2022 Entrance Exam Highlights

Exam Name Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET UG 2022)
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency of Conduct Once a year
Exam Level University Level
Courses Offered Undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs
Participating Colleges 45
Mode of Application Online
Mode of Exam Online (Computer-based Test)
Exam duration 2 hours
Type of questions Multiple-choice questions
NTA CUET Exam Centers Around 150
Mode of Counselling Offline
Official website nta.nic.in

CUET: Exam Pattern

Now that you know all about the CUET Exam, let us now take a look at the CUET Exam Pattern in detail.

CUET Exam Pattern 2022

SectionsSubjects/ Tests

No. of Questions

To be Attempted

Duration

Section IA

13 Languages

5040 in each language

45 minutes for each language

Section IB

19 Languages

Section II

27 Domain-specific Subjects

504045 minutes for each subject

Section III

General Test

756060 minutes

The details about the contents of the sections are mentioned in the next section.

CUET 2022: Marking Scheme

NTA has finally confirmed the CUET Exam Pattern & marking scheme for the upcoming exam in July. As per the official CUET notification, for every correct attempt, 5 marks will be awarded. For every incorrect attempt, 1 mark will be deducted. There will be no penalty for unattempt questions.

CUET Exam Pattern 2022- Domain-Specific Subjects

The list of 27 Domain-Specific subjects as mentioned in the CUET Exam Pattern is given below. The candidates may choose a maximum of 6 Subjects from the below-mentioned list.

  • Accountancy/ Book Keeping
  • Biology/ Biological Studies/
  • Biotechnology/Biochemistry
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science/ Informatics Practices
  • Economics/ Business Economics
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Geography/Geology
  • History
  • Home Science
  • Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
  • Legal Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Agriculture
  • Mass Media/ Mass Communication
  • Anthropology
  • Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts,
  • Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion)
  • Sanskrit

Why CUET 2022 is Important?

While CUET 2021 was the gateway to 14 Central Universities, CUET 2022 will open the doors for all the 54 Central Universities in the country. Hence, it is important that students understand the CUET Exam Pattern and focus on preparing well for the exam, so as to ensure a seat in a program and university of their choice.

This is a brief overview of the CUET Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme. Since CUET 2022 is the entry gate to all central university admissions, you must start preparing for the exam. Kickstart your CUET 2022 preparation under the guidance of CL experts having over 25 years of experience in UG test preparation. Explore CUET 2022 Online Coaching to know more about our courses.

CUET 2022 Syllabus | Section-wise Syllabus for CUET 2022

Before you start your preparation for CUET 2022, it is important to understand the CUET syllabus. Otherwise, your prep will be directionless, and you might be left wondering where things might have gone wrong!
With more than 1.68 lakh seats on offer for undergraduate courses at the 54 Central Universities, CUET is one of the most competitive examinations. For this very reason, while preparing for the exam, you will need to adopt a structured approach. And in doing that, understanding the CUET 2022 syllabus is a critical step. You can also look at our CUET free mock test to form a basic understanding of the CUET Syllabus.
As per the latest notification by NTA, CUET 2022 exam has been divided into four sections:
  • Section IA – 13 Languages
  • Section IB – 19 Languages
  • Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects
  • Section III – General Test
  • CUET Exam Syllabus

    CUET Syllabus for Language Test

    The students’ fluency in the language is to be tested through questions asked in Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative [Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary]. The languages included in Section 1A and 1B respectively are as mentioned below:
    Section 1 A: English; Hindi; Gujarati; Bengali; Assamese, Kannada; Tamil; Telugu; Malayalam; Marathi; Odia & Urdu.
    Section 1 B: Chinese, German, French, Arabic, Italian, Japanese, Nepali,
    Russian, Spanish, Tibetan, Dogri, Bodo, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali and Sindhi

    CUET Syllabus for Domain Subject

    As per the NCERT model, the CUET syllabus for the domain-specific paper is the same as for Class XII. It means that your NCERT books will be the best source of preparation for the domain-specific paper. One can choose from the following subjects for the domain-specific paper. The candidates may choose a maximum of 6 Subjects from the below-mentioned list.
  • Accountancy/ Book Keeping
  • Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science/ Informatics Practices
  • Economics/ Business Economics
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Geography/Geology
  • History
  • Home Science
  • Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
  • Legal Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

  • These are again classified as Domain Subjects and Additional Subjects as below:
    Domain Subjects: Accounts, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Economics, Geography, History, Home Science, Legal Studies, Maths, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology and Sanskrit.
    Additional Subjects: Physical Education, Engineering graphics, fine arts, knowledge tradition-practice in India, commercial arts, performing arts, entrepreneurship, teaching aptitude, mass media and agriculture

    CUET Syllabus for General Test

    The General Aptitude Test (GA) is the section III of CUET paper and will comprise of the following sections:
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs
  • General Mental Ability
  • Numerical Ability
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • CUET Colleges and CUET Universities 2022

    In a move that could be a potential game-changer for higher education in India, the government has recommended conducting a Common University Entrance Test (CUET). There are more than 80 universities and colleges from the academic session 2022-2023. This may come as a surprise to many, but the move aimed at reducing the pressure of higher cut-offs in most of the reputed central universities has been in the talks for a long time now. However, the National Education Policy (NEP), which aims to bring radical changes to the education set up in the country, paved the way for the Common Entrance Test.

    There are 45 Central Universities in India at the moment including the University of Delhi (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), etc.

    In this article, we will discuss CUET Colleges and participating universities that will accept CUET scores.

    CUET 2022 Participating Universities | CUET Colleges

    While some of the Central Universities have been established in the last two decades, a majority of the Universities are already established, including the prestigious University of Delhi. The University of Allahabad is the oldest of them all, established in the year 1887 and becoming a Central University in the year 2005.

    Name of the UniversityStateLocationEstablished in Year
    Aligarh Muslim UniversityUttar PradeshAligarh1920
    Assam UniversityAssamSilchar1994
    Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityUttar PradeshLucknow1996
    Banaras Hindu UniversityUttar PradeshVaranasi1916
    Central University of Andhra PradeshAndhra PradeshAnantapur2019
    Central University of South BiharBiharGaya2009
    Central University of GujaratGujaratGandhinagar2009
    Central University of HaryanaHaryanaMahendragarh2009
    Central University of Himachal PradeshHimachal PradeshDharamsala2009
    Central University of JammuJammu and KashmirJammu2011
    Central University of JharkhandJharkhandRanchi2009
    Central University of KarnatakaKarnatakaKalaburagi2009
    Central University of KashmirJammu and KashmirSrinagar2009
    Central University of KeralaKeralaKasaragod2009
    Central University of OdishaOdishaKoraput2009
    Central University of PunjabPunjabBathinda2009
    Central University of RajasthanRajasthanAjmer2009
    Central University of Tamil NaduTamil NaduTiruvarur2009
    Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa VidyalayaMadhya PradeshSagar1946
    Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaChhattisgarhBilaspur1983 (2009)
    Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversityUttrakhandSrinagar1973
    Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityMadhya PradeshAmarkantak2007
    Jamia Millia IslamiaDelhiNew Delhi1920 (1988)
    Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityDelhiNew Delhi1969
    Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaMaharashtraWardha1997
    Manipur UniversityManipurImphal1980 (2005)
    Maulana Azad National Urdu UniversityTelanganaHyderabad1998
    Mizoram UniversityMizoramAizawl2000
    Nagaland UniversityNagalandLumami1994
    North Eastern Hill UniversityMeghalayaShillong1973
    Pondicherry UniversityPuducherryPondicherry1985
    Rajiv Gandhi UniversityArunachal PradeshItanagar1985 (2007)
    Sikkim UniversitySikkimGangtok2007
    Tezpur UniversityAssamTezpur1994
    The English and Foreign Languages UniversityTelanganaHyderabad1958
    Tripura UniversityTripuraAgartala1987
    University of AllahabadUttar PradeshPrayagraj1887 (2005)
    University of DelhiDelhiDelhi1922
    University of HyderabadTelanganaHyderabad1974
    Visva Bharati UniversityWest BengalBolpur1921
    Mahatma Gandhi Central UniversityBiharMotihari2016
    Central Sanskrit University, DelhiDelhiDelhi1970
    Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit UniversityDelhiNew Delhi1962 (2020)
    National Sanskrit UniversityAndhra PradeshTirupati1961

    CUET 2022 is a new turning point for the higher education system in India. With the participation of all the central universities, the importance of the exam has further increased. Hence, students must prioritize CUET 2022 and start the full-fledged preparation immediately. Oasis Educational Services is here to provide the much-needed support through coaching facilities and study materials. Explore CUET Online Classes powered by CL Experts with over a decade of experience in UG test preparation.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is CUET ?

    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.

    How many Central Universities accept CUET scores for admissions?

    CUET scores will be used for admissions to undergraduate courses of 45 Central Universities including Delhi University, BHU, Jamia Milia Islamia, JNU, AMU, University of Allahabad, University of Hyderabad among others. TISS and seven other institutions have also shown their eagerness to accept CUET Scores for admissions to their undergraduate courses.

    What will be the mode of CUET?

    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.

    What is the syllabus for CUET?

    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.

    What is the marking scheme of CUET? Is there any negative marking?

    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.

    What is the duration of CUET?

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

    Who can appear for CUET?

    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.

    Is CUET 2022 going to be tough?

    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.

    What is the cut-off for CUET?

    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.

    Is there a limit to the number of attempts for CUET?

    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.

    To how many Courses/Universities once can apply through CUET?

    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.

    I am appearing for Class XII Board exams. Am I eligible to appear for CUET?

    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.

    Is CUET conducted once or twice in a year?

    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.

    Is CUET conducted once or twice in a year?

    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.

    Will Central Universities stop merit-based admissions after CUET is announced?

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

    How will the admissions be done through CUET?

    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.

    Is there any Sample Paper available for CUET?

    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

    How do I prepare for CUET?

    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.

    Participating Universities