CUET Full Form: What CUET Stands For? Check Eligibility, Courses, And Syllabus Here

CUET Full Form: The full form of CUET is the Common Universities Entrance Test. It is a standardized examination conducted by the NTA(National Testing Agency) to help students enroll in various colleges and universities for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research program courses. The examination generally takes place between the months of May and July.

Mar 4, 2025, 15:25 IST
 CUET Full Form: What CUET Stands For? Check Eligibility, Courses, And Syllabus Here
CUET Full Form: What CUET Stands For? Check Eligibility, Courses, And Syllabus Here

CUET Full Form: The full name of CUET is the Common Universities Entrance Test. The CUET examination is conducted by the NTA(National Testing Agency). The CUET examination is conducted once a year, tentatively in between the months of May and July. 

The CUET test is taken to help students enroll in various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research program courses. Many universities and colleges across the country recognize the examination and take its merit while admitting students.  Some of the prestigious universities participating in CUET are Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU), Banaras Hindu University(BHU), Delhi University(DU), Aligarh Muslim University(AMU), and Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI).

The examination is divided into two parts. Part A is the same for every test taker while part B is molded according to the subject taken by the candidate. More about the exam pattern will be discussed below. The examination is two hours long and is in the MCQ pattern. 

CUET Full Form: Overview

CUET was first conducted for admission to seven central universities for 1,500 seats in 41 undergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated courses in 2010. As of 2023, 54 colleges and universities participated in the examination to enroll students for various courses. Below is an overview of the CUET examination:

CUET

Common Universities Entrance Test

Conducting Body

NTA(National Testing Agency)

Mode of examination

Online(Computer Based Test Mode)

Age limit

Minimum age of 18

Question type

MCQs

Frequency

Once a year

Tentative Month 

May-July

Exam time

2 hours

Website

cuet.nta.nic.in

What Is The Eligibility For CUET?

The eligibility criteria for CUET are given below:

Age Limit

Minimum age of 18

Educational Qualification

Undergraduate programs: Minimum 50% marks in class 12th for General category candidates; 45% for SC/ST candidates.

Postgraduate programs: Minimum 55% in Graduation Degree for General category; 50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD category.

Ph.D. programs: Minimum 55% in Post Graduate Degree for General candidates; 50% for OBC; 45% for SC/ST/PWD.

Note: Candidates who have cleared JRF, UGC-CSIR, GATE, or equivalent exams are exempt from this test but still need to register for CUET.

What Is The Syllabus And Exam Pattern For CUET?

The examination is 2 hours long and is conducted in CBE mode. For both UG and PG programs, the examination is divided into two parts. Part A has 25 MCQs and Part B has 75 MCQs. Part B has several sub-sections depending on the subject you chose. Given below are the details of the syllabus and exam pattern:

Part A Syllabus

Part B Syllabus

Total MCQs

Markings

  • English
  • Logical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge
  • Analytical Skills,
  • Quantitative Reasoning

Domain subject

100

1 marking for each correct mark, 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer

Courses Offered through CUET

There are several universities that accept CUET results. Candidates who cleared the CUET can access various universities and courses. Below are the various UG, PG, and PhD courses you can apply for after CUET:

UG

  • B.E/B.tech in Computer Science Engineering/Electrical/Civil/
  • BA
  • B.Voc in Biomedical Sciences/Industrial Waste Management
  • BSc in Geography/Geology/Psychology/Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
  • BCA- Bachelor in Computer Application
  • BBA
  • Integrated B.A. B.Ed
  • Integrated B.A. LLB
  • Integrated B.Sc. – M.Sc. Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Physics/Maths/Biotechnology

Masters

  • L.L. M -Law
  • M.Ed – Education
  • MA in English/History/Social Work/Sociology/Political Science/Psychology/Economics
  • MSc in Geography/Computer Science/Physics/Maths/Economics
  • MTech in various specializations
  • MBA in popular specializations like Business Administration/Tourism and Hotel Management/Agribusiness.

Ph.D. 

  • Economics
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Physics
  • Commerce
  • Management
  • Business Administration
  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Law
  • Education
  • Political Science
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

Content Writer

Upasna Choudhry holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences and has an extensive background in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She currently contributes to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, where her passion for reading and writing shines through her work. Upasna specializes in creating well-researched and aspirant-centric content, simplifying complex topics, and providing strategic preparation insights. Her academic expertise and firsthand experience with competitive exams enable her to deliver valuable resources tailored to the needs of exam aspirants.

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