FAQs For CUET (UG) - 2023 As On Revised On 20 May 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) for CUET (UG) – 2023
Related to Admit Card and City Intimation Slip

S. No Question Reply
1 I have applied for 10 Test paper/ subjects In case, you are unable to view your complete list of
in the online Application Form of CUET Test papers in the City Intimation Slip, please do
(UG) – 2023, but my City Intimation not worry. The remaining subjects will be displayed
Slip is not showing all Test Papers opted. in due course of time.
You are further advised to visit NTA website(s)

www.nta.ac.in, and https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ for
the latest updates regarding the examination.
2 I have applied for 10 Test paper/ subjects In case, you are unable to view your complete list of
in the online Application Form of CUET Test papers in the Admit Card, please do not worry.
(UG) – 2023, but my Admit Card is not The remaining subjects will be displayed in due
showing all Test Papers opted. course of time.
You are further advised to visit NTA website(s)

3 My friend /relative has received City City Intimation Slip / Admit Card for the
Intimation Slip / Admit Card for CUET candidates whose examinations are scheduled on
(UG) – 2023 but I have neither received later date(s) will be released shortly.
the City Intimation Slip nor the Admit
Card. You are further advised to visit NTA website(s)
4 I have a query regarding my City In case any candidate faces any difficulty in the City
Intimation Slip and / or Admit Card. Intimation Slip / Admit Card for CUET (UG) –
Whom should I contact? 2023, he/she may contact 011 - 40759000 / 011 -
69227700 or e-mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in
Candidates are further advised to visit NTA

website(s) www.nta.ac.in, and
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ for the latest updates
regarding the examination
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Revised on 20 May 2023
Section- I Changes in CUET (UG) - 2023
S. No Parameter CUET (UG) – 2023
1 No. of Subjects A candidate can choose any 10 subjects from all three Sections:
Section IA – 13 Languages
Section IB – 20 Languages
Section II – 27 Domain specific subjects
Section III – General Test
2 No. of Slots Examination will be conducted on multiple days with 03 slots in a
day.
3 No. of Questions per Section IA & IB – 40 out of 50 questions are to be attempted
Subject Section II – 40 out of 50 questions are to be attempted
Section III – 50 out of 60 questions are to be attempted.
In subjects i.e., Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer

Science / Informatics Practices, Chemistry and Mathematics /
Applied Mathematics and General Test, duration of the test will
be 60 minutes.
For all other subjects, duration of the test will be of 45 minutes

duration.
4 Is the duration of test No, for Subjects such as Accountancy, Economics, Physics,
45 minutes only for Computer Science/ Informatics Practises, Chemistry,
each Subject covered Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics and General Test the
under CUET (UG) - duration is 60 minutes.
2023
5 Examination Fee Examination fee will be charged subject-wise as per details given
on Page No. 6 of Information Bulletin available on
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
Fee Payable by candidates [CUET (UG) – 2023] in INR

Centres in India
No. of OBC)- Centres
subjects General SC/ST/PwBD/ outside India
(NCL)
(UR) Third gender
/ EWS
Up to 03 ₹ 700/-
₹ 750/- ₹ 650/- ₹ 3750/-
subjects
Up to 07 ₹
₹ 1500/- ₹ 1300/- ₹ 7500/-
Subjects 1400/-
Up to 10 ₹
₹ 1750/- ₹ 1550/- ₹ 11,000/-
Subjects 1650/-
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6 Medium of the CUET (UG) – 2023 will be conducted in Assamese, Bengali,
Examination English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
However, the selection of medium will be restricted to States/UTs as

per the criteria given on Page No. 15 of the Information Bulletin
available on https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
7 Number of Cities CUET (UG) – 2023 is being offered in 411 Cities including 24
cities outside India.
8 Use of Scribe PwBD Candidates have the option to either bring their own Scribe
or will ask NTA to provide a Scribe. For this, they need to opt in
the online Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2023.
9 Policy for Drop If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be
Question wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have
attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2023

NTA stands for the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is
established by Ministry of Education, MoE (Earlier known as
What does NTA
1. Ministry of Human Resource Development-MHRD) as an
stands for?
independent/ autonomous, self-reliant and self-sustained premier
testing organization.
CUET (UG) – 2023 stands for Common University Entrance Test
(UG) - 2023.
CUET (UG) – 2023will provide a single window opportunity to

students to seek admission in any of the Central Universities
(CUs), and other participating universities (State Universities,
Autonomous Institution, Private University, deemed University)
across the country, for the academic session 2023-24.
What is CUET (UG) – CUET (UG) – 2023will provide a common platform and equal
2.
2023? opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those
from rural and other remote areas and help establish better connect
with the Universities.
It is a single entrance test for admission to Central Universities

and other participating universities (State Universities,
Autonomous Institution, Private University, deemed University)
which will be admitting the candidates to their UG courses for the
academic year 2023-24 based on the NTA Score secured by them
in this test.
How is CUET (UG) – The Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2023 will
3. 2023going to be be helpful to a student in the following ways: -
helpful to a student
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i. In the past, students used to be under stress to secure more than
95% marks in Class 12 Board Examination to get admission in the
University of their Choice. With the introduction of CUET (UG)
– 2023, the stress on them for securing very high marks in the one
and only Board Examination stands reduced.
ii.
iii. Marks given by different Boards vary widely because of the
typology of questions and the scoring pattern. These things will
now be standardised under CUET (UG) - 2023.
iv.
v. The question paper pattern in CUET (UG) – 2023will be objective
type comprising Multiple Choice Questions and hence evaluation
will be objective. In this manner, subjectivity in evaluation of the
descriptive type of papers in the traditional Class 12 exams of
different Boards will not handicap the candidates in getting
admission to the University of their Choice.
vi.
vii. CUET (UG) – 2023will be held in the Computer Based Test
(CBT) mode where result processing will be done through
technology with no human intervention.
viii. CUET (UG) – 2023will be based on Class 12 syllabus and hence
candidates of Class 12 need not prepare for it separately.
ix.
x. In CUET (UG) – 2023, students have a wide range of options-i.e.
27 subjects, 33 Languages and General Test to choose from. They
can select the Subject/Language/General Test of their choice, as
per the requirements of the University where admission is sought.
Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the CUET
(UG)- 2023 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese,
Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi,
Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
The Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2023 will
provide a common platform and equal opportunity across the
country especially to those students coming from rural and urban
How will The areas including candidates from the three National Boards CBSE,
Common University ICSE and NIOS.
Entrance Test CUET
4. (UG) – 2023address In CUET (UG) - 2023, students have a wide range of options-i.e.
the diversity of the 27 subjects, 33 Languages and General Test to choose from. They
students across the can select the Subject/Language/General Test of their choice, as
country? per the requirements of the University where admission is sought.
They can also choose any of the 13 languages specified therein as
medium of their test.
I secured 99% marks In the past, candidates had this grievance that though they scored
in Class 12 but did not 99% in Class 12, they could not get admission in the Universities
5. of their choice. This was basically because of varied typology of
get admission in the
desired university. questions and scoring pattern across different Boards in the
country.
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These things will now get standardized with the introduction of
CUET (UG) - 2023.
The question paper pattern in CUET (UG) – 2023 will be objective
type comprising Multiple Choice Questions and hence evaluation
will be objective. In this manner, subjectivity in evaluation of the
descriptive type of papers in the traditional Class 12 exams of
different Boards will not handicap the candidates in getting
admission to the University of their choice.
The syllabus for the subject/domain tests of CUET (UG) –
2023will be based on Class 12 so that there is no pressure on the
How will I prepare for
candidates to prepare for both the exams.
both CUET (UG) –
6.
2023 and the Board The effort that would be required to do well at CUET (UG) – 2023
Examinations? will also help candidates to prepare well for their Board
Examinations. Thereby, it would strengthen their learning.
The National Education Policy has clearly elucidated that the
What does the entrance to Higher Education should be through Common
7. National Education Entrance Test at the national level so that there is uniform standard
Policy Say? of bench marking of candidates.
The basic eligibility criterion for entrance into Universities
remains unchanged which is that a candidate must have passed the
Class 12 examination from any recognized Board or equivalent.
In fact, marks in grade 12 for eligibility will vary across programs

and Universities.
Moreover, Board examination is an Achievement test whereas

CUET (UG) – 2023 is a Selection Test.
Hence, Board Exams at Class 12 level are not likely to become

redundant.
Will the Board Exam
The basic eligibility criteria is a key factor for admission to all
8. become redundant
University and other examinations such as JEE and NEET at the
now?
National Level.
The principles for University Entrance Exams require a common

test. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will work to offer a
high-quality Common Aptitude Test, as well as specialized
common subject exams in the sciences, humanities, languages,
arts and vocational subjects. These exams will test conceptual
understanding and the ability to apply knowledge and shall aim to
eliminate the need for taking coaching for these exams. Students
will be able to choose the subjects for taking the test, and each
university will be able to see each student’s individual subject
portfolio and admit students into their programmes based on
individual interests and talents.
5
How does CUET (UG)
– 2023provide more In CUET (UG) - 2023, a candidate may take a maximum of 10
9.
flexibility and options subjects from all three sections.
for me to choose from?
The Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2023will
provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates
How will CUET (UG) - across the country, especially those from North-East and from
10. 2023 become a great rural and other remote areas and help establish better connect with
social equalizer? the Universities. It will test conceptual understanding and the
ability to apply knowledge and shall aim to eliminate the need for
taking coaching for these exams.
What about the
The Counselling process is to be conducted by the respective
flexibility and
Universities. The Universities will be preparing their respective
11. autonomy of
Merit Lists for the offered programmes and may follow the same
universities? Will it
practice as in earlier years to fill the seats that fall vacant due to
not be curtailed?
dropouts.
Section-III Overview of Scheme of Common University Entrance Test (UG)
It is meant for admission to UG courses of Central Universities
and other participating Universities / Institutions / Organizations
What is CUET (UG) –
12. for the academic year 2023-24. Many other Institutions also have
2023meant for?
joined for CUET (UG)-2023.The list of participating Institutions
is available on the NTA website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in
NTA has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the
CUET (UG) – 2023.
Role of NTA is confined to registration of candidates, issue of

admit cards, conduct of exam, host answer keys and invite
What is the role of
challenges, finalize answer keys, process and declare results.
13. NTA in CUET (UG) -
2023?
Eligibility, reservation, admission etc. are as per the rules and
regulations of the respective Central University/Participating
Institutions.
NTA has no role in the admissions to the Participating Institutions.

Applicants should go through the information about the course,
number of seats, eligibility, reservation, admission policy, tests in
CUET (UG) – 2023to which the desired courses are mapped, etc.
available on the website of the concerned University /Institution /
Organization where they want admission and ensure that they are
What is the
eligible for the desired course and the test which they should take
14. responsibility of
in CUET (UG) – 2023and apply accordingly.
applicants?
It is the sole responsibility of the candidates to be clear about their
choices and the requirements of the Universities where they want
admission and ensure that they fulfill the eligibility requirements
and thereafter fill the form correctly.
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Which Central
Universities or
Please refer to the NTA website https://cuet.samarth.ac.infor the
15. Institutions are
complete list of participating Institutions.
participating in this
CUET (UG) - 2023?
Yes,a candidate who wants to get admission to any UG courses in

Is it compulsory for a
any Central University or its affiliated colleges for the academic
candidate who desires
year 2023-24 must appear in CUET (UG) - 2023.
16. to join any Central
University to appear
It has been mandated that admission to UG courses of Central
in CUET (UG) - 2023?
Universities for the academic year 2023-24, will be done based on
NTA Score obtained in CUET (UG) - 2023.
21 May 2023 onwards
When is the exam
17. Please be in touch with the NTA website for the exact dates/any
going to be held?
updates in this regard
What is the mode of
18. conducting the exam? It will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
What is the pattern of The test will be objective type. The question paper will comprise
19.
the test? Multiple Choice questions.
What is the duration Will be notified later on.
20.
of the test?
CUET (UG) – 2023offers a bouquet of
Languages/Subjects/General Test covering most of the
subjects/languages offered by most of the Universities.
Candidate has to choose the test he is required to appear in, as
required for admission to the desired course in the desired
University.
CUET (UG) – 2023will consist of the following 03 Sections:

➢ Section IA – 13 Languages
➢ Section IB – 20 Languages
➢ Section II – 27 Domain specific Subjects
What is the structure➢ Section III – General Test
21. of CUET (UG) - 2023
Examination? Choosing options from each Section is not mandatory. Choices
should match the requirements of the desired University.
Broad features of CUET (UG) – 2023are as follows:
Questions to be
Section Subjects/ Tests
Attempted
There are 13
40 questions to be
Section IA different languages.
attempted out of 50 in
- Any of these
each language.
Languages languages may be
chosen.
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There are 20
Section IB
Languages. Any of
-
these languages
Languages
may be chosen.
40 Questions to be
attempted out of 50.
There are 27 For Subjects of

Domains specific Accountancy, Physics,
subjects being Economics, Computer
Section II– offered under this Science / Informative
Domain section. A candidate Practices and
Specific may choose any Mathematics /
Subjects subject as desired by Applied Mathematics,
the applicable Chemistry,
University/ candidates will be
Universities. given 60 minutes.
For other subjects /
languages, 45 minutes
will be given.
For any such
undergraduate
programme /
50 Questions to be
Section III programmes being
attempted out of 60
- General offered by
questions in 60
Test Universities where a
minutes.
General Test is
being used for
admission.
Note:
1. From the above subjects / languages, the candidate can choose
maximum of 10 subjects from all three Sections.
2. Examination will be conducted on multiple days in three
shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject
choices.
* Languages (13): Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati,
Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia,
Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
** Languages (20):French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian,

Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili,
Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese.
*** Domain Specific Subjects (27): 1.Accountancy/ Book

Keeping 2.Biology/ Biological Studies/
Biotechnology/Biochemistry 3.Business Studies 4.Chemistry
5.Computer Science/ Informatics Practices 6.Economics/
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Business Economics 7.Engineering Graphics 8.Entrepreneurship
9.Geography/Geology 10.History 11.Home Science
12.Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India 13.Legal Studies
14.Environmental Science 15.Mathematics 16.Physical
Education/ NCC /Yoga 17.Physics 18.Political Science
19.Psychology 20.Sociology 21.Teaching Aptitude
22.Agriculture 23. Mass Media/ Mass Communication
24.Anthropology 25.Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/
Painting)/Commercial Arts, 26. Performing Arts 27. Sanskrit (For
all Shastri (Undergraduate) courses being offered in Sanskrit, a
candidate may choose Sanskrit as the Domain Subject from
Section II.
For choosing Sanskrit as Language a candidate may choose
Sanskrit from Section IB which will be used for testing their
Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–
Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and
Vocabulary].
Section IA & IB: Language to be tested through Reading
Comprehension (based on different types of passages–
Factual, Literary and Narrative), Literary Aptitude and
Vocabulary.
What is the syllabus Section II: As given on NTA website

22. for CUET (UG) - https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
2023?
Section III: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General
Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative
Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical
concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat),
Logical and Analytical Reasoning.
Before selecting the tests, you are advised to visit the website of the
University/ Organization / Institution where admission is sought
and read carefully the details relating to courses offered, eligibility,
tests that should appear in, for admission to the desired course,
reservation, admission policy, etc. so that you have an idea which
test is to be selected.
How do I choose the Your choice of subjects/Language/General test will depend on the
tests? requirements of the desired University / Organization / Institution
23. for the desired course.
You can opt for any one or more of the test as per the
requirements of the University / Organization / Institution
desired.
Follow the Steps given below:
(a) Print List of University / Organization / Institution given at
Appendix-1 in the Information Bulletin.
(b) Select the University / Organization / Institution and Courses
where you intend to take admission.
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Visit the Website(s) of the University / Organization /
Institution and NOTE down the eligibility criteria for the
Courses in which you intend to take admission (required
Test/Subjects for appearing in CUET (UG) – 2023
This should be noted down for all University/ Universities
and Courses where you intend to take admission.
(c) Select the required Test/Subjects for appearing in CUET
(UG) – 2023from the following:
❖ A candidate has the option to choose any Language/Domain
Specific Subject/ General Test, or a combination thereof as
may be required for admission to specified course/s of the
desired University / Institution / Organization while applying
from following Sections:
➢ Section IA - 13 Languages
➢ Section IB - 20 Languages
➢ Section II - 27 Domain Specific Subjects
➢ Section III - General Test
❖ It is not mandatory to choose any one or more of the tests
stated above. The choice of tests would depend on the
course/s opted by the candidate and the University /
Organization / Institution where admission is sought.
(d) The exam will be held in multiple days with three slots in a
day.
The Undergraduate
course I want to do, is
not available in the list Please check with the University where the course is offered to
24. of 27 Domain Specific find out the tests that should be taken in CUET (UG) –2023for the
Subjects being offered purpose of admission to that course.
in CUET (UG) - 2023?
What should I do?
For all Shastri (Undergraduate) courses being offered in Sanskrit,
a candidate may choose Sanskrit as the Domain Subject from
Section II. For choosing Sanskrit as Language a candidate may
choose Sanskrit from Section IB which will be used for testing
their Reading Comprehension (based on different types of
passages- Factual, Literary and Narrative.
I need to opt for For the three Central Universities of Sanskrit, the candidate
Sanskrit, both as a studying any of the subjects in the field of Shastric traditional
25. language and domain subjects i.e. Sahitya, Vyakarana, PhalithaJyotisha,
specific subject. What SiddhantaJyotisha, Nyaya, Advaita Vedanta, Visistadvaita
do I do? Vedanta, Dvaita Vedanta, Sankhya Yoga, Agama, Mimamsa,
Puranetihasa, Dharanasastra, Rigvedabhashyam, Krishna
YajurvedaBhashyam, Shukla YajurvedaBhashyam,
SamavedaBhashyam, Atharva Veda Bhashyam, Vastu, may
select Sanskrit (220) and/or Sanskrit (325) in the online
Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2023.Also candidates are
advised to select the subjects as per mapping of Universities.
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Performing Arts Test will have two Parts: Part I is compulsory
for all students are required to attempt all20 Questions. Part II
shall have four sections- A, B, C, D.
Students are required to choose only one section according to
their choice.
Students are required to attempt any 20 Questions.
Section A- Vocal & Instrumental Melodic Hindustani & Carnatic
Music.
Section B-Dance
How will performing Section C- Percussion Music - Hindustani and Carnatic
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Arts be tested? Section D- Drama/Theatre
This paper shall have two parts: Part I is compulsory for all
which will have 20 Questions.
Part II shall have four sections- A, B, C, D. Each Section will have
25 Questions. Candidates are required to attempt any 20
Questions out of given 25.
Candidates are required to choose any one section according to
their choice.
What will be the level All questions in various testing areas will be benchmarked at the
27. of question for CUET level of Class 12 only. Students having studied Class 12 Board
(UG) – 2023? syllabus would be able to do well in CUET (UG) – 2023.
CUET (UG) – 2023, is meant for admission to UG courses of

How many attempts
Central Universities for the academic year 2023-24. It is scheduled
28. can I give in CUET
to be held only once as per details available in the Information
(UG) – 2023?
Bulletin of CUET (UG) - 2023.
CUET (UG) – 2023has been designed in consonance with NEP
How will the
where students will be able to choose the subjects for taking the
University admit the
test and each University will be able to see each student’s
29. students to their
individual subject scores in subjects and admit students into their
courses?
programmes based on their score in different subjects and
languages.
Yes, an applicant can opt for one or more combinations of the
following:
a) Language Test
b) Domain subject test
Will a student be c)General Test
allowed to take exams He/she may opt up to a maximum of 10 subject in order to apply
in several subjects to different applicable streams that require these subjects for being
30. eligible.
listed under Section II
so as to apply to
They should have studied these subjects at grade 12 or as
various streams?
prescribed by a particular University under their eligibility
conditions for a particular programme.
Please refer to Information Bulletin, available on NTA website for
more details.
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What is the maximum
number of tests that
31. The maximum number of tests to be takenis10 only.
can be chosen by a
candidate?
What is the Schedule Examination will be held from 21 May 2023 onwards. Timing of
32.
of exam? the examination will be intimated later on.
Fee Payable by candidates CUET (UG) – 2023 in INR@

UG/UI and Part time Programmes
Centres in India
How much is the No. of Tests/
Centres
SC/ST/
examination fee for OBC( Outside
Subjects General PwBD/
33. CUET (UG) – 2023? (UR)
NCL)/
Third
India
EWS
gender
Upto 03 ₹750/- ₹700/- ₹650/- ₹3750/-
Upto 07 ₹1500/- ₹1400/- ₹1300/- ₹7500/-
₹11000/
Upto 10 ₹1750/- ₹1650/- ₹1550/-
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By not including
Elective English in
Section II, the scheme
puts students who
have studied Elective
English in Class 12 to
a disadvantage. The CUET (UG) – 2023is applicable for all the Boards in the
Elective English (not Country. Hence English language is being tested not a particular
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Core English) should course of a particular Board. Those who have opted for elective
be added to Section II courses have a better chance of faring well.
Domain – specific
Knowledge and Skills.
Elective English in
CBSE, unlike Core
English, is a literature-
based course.
I want to apply to
affiliated college of a
Yes. For getting admission in Central Universities CUET (UG) –
Central University; do
35. 2023 Score is compulsory. Admission in affiliated colleges will
I have to appear in
also be based on CUET (UG) – 2023Score only.
CUET (UG) – 2023 for
that?
Is there a skill test also
Yes, for skill-based programmes like Dance/ Music/ Theatre
36. after I pass this test?
Universities may conduct the skill test.
No, admission through CUET (UG) – 2023 will purely be based
Will I get weightage
on CUET (UG) – 2023score in different Subjects/languages/
37. for my Class 12 Board
General Test reflected in the Score Card. However, minimum
marks in admissions?
eligibility conditions of various Universities take into account the
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percentage of combinations of subjects as per the course/
programmes.
Section IV: online Application Form of CUET (UG) - 2023
You can submit your online Application Form for CUET (UG) –
2023at https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/.Please check the NTA
website for the registration dates.
How do I apply for
38. Candidates who wish to appear for CUET (UG)–2023are advised
CUET (UG) – 2023?
to go through the Information Bulletin of the desired University/
Universities/Participating Institution, for the tests to be chosen, for
the courses desired, before applying.
Candidates need to upload the following with the application
form:
What documents or• Scanned images of photograph and signature
certificates do I need
39. • Certificates in respect of PwBD/Category/BPLCertificate as
to upload along with
applicable.
the Application Form?
The documents / certificates etc., shall be verified directly at the
time of admission by the University.
You can pay the exam fee online using.
SBI/ Canara Bank/ ICICI Bank/ Paytm payment gateways through
Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/ Wallet.
You need to keep proof of fee paid.
How can I pay
40. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of
Application Fee?
fee, the transaction will stand cancelled, and the amount will be
refunded for the credit of your account.
However, you will have to make another transaction, in case the
Confirmation Page is not generated, and you want to appear in the
test.
Am I required to
submit two
No. You are required to submit only one application, even if you
41. applications forms if I
apply for more than one University or Participating Institution.
want to apply for two
separate Universities?
No, You are required to submit only one application, even if you
apply for more than one course in the same University/different
Universities.
First, identify the Subjects/Language/General Test, which the
Am I required to University / Institution / Organization, where admission is sought,
submit two requires for admission to the desired course, from the Information
42. applications if I want Bulletin of the respective University / Institution / Organization
to apply for more than
Thereafter you can choose the test/s, as applicable, in the same
one course/test?
form subject to the maximum permitted.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the tests chosen by you are
in line with what is required for the course/s or University/ies
where admission is sought.
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Multiple applications by the same candidate are not permitted.
Each candidate is required to submit only one application.
No, you need to use a valid and unique email address of applicant
Can I use my friend’s only as all exam related communications will be madethrough
43. e-mail address when registered e-mail IDand/or SMS only. In addition, you will not be
registering for CUET able to change or edit the mobile number and email address on the
(UG)-2023 Application Form later as these particulars are fixed.
Yes. However, you will be required to submit the relevant
I appeared in Class 12
documents in support of your having qualified in Class 12 exam,
exam in 2023. My
within the time frame that may be specified in the Information
44. results are still
Bulletin of the University where admission will be sought. Hence,
awaited. Can I apply
you are advised to visit the website/s of the desired University/ies
for CUET (UG)- 2023
and check the relevant date/s and act accordingly.
Candidates will be permitted to edit the details filled by them
before final submission of the Application Form.
However, after submission they will not be able to edit any details.
After final submission
of the application, An online facility for making corrections will be made available
whether there will be a through the “Correction window”, as per details given in the
45. facility for editing the Information Bulletin.
applicants’ details till
the closing date of Candidates may make necessary corrections (in specified fields
online application? permitted) during correction period through the Correction
Window.
Candidates are advised to be in touch with the NTA website

https://cuet.samarth.ac.in for updates in this regard.
Section V: Eligibility to various Courses / Participating Universities
As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for each
Where do I need to University, the participating Institutions will upload all the required
check the eligibility criteria for their respective programs, on their website/s.
criteria or Subjects/ Candidates are advised to visit the desired University/ies for details.
46.
tests which I need to
take for appearing in Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying on the
CUET (UG)-2023 Samarth platform (https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/) that they meet the
eligibility criteria laid down by the University they are applying to.
Mere appearance in the Entrance Test does not entitle you to be
considered for admission to the Programme unless you fulfil the
Programme wise eligibility conditions of the University you are
Am I eligible to get applying to. Applicants must fully satisfy themselves about their
47. admission if I have programme wise eligibility as prescribed in the Information
appeared in CUET Bulletin or the University Information Bulletin, before filling the
(UG)-2023 Application Form. Admission is subject to the admission policy
of the University, number of seats available, reservation, demand,
NTA Score secured, etc.
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Candidates who will be appearing in CUET (UG) - 2023 may
participate in the Counselling / admission process of any
University / Institution / Organization even though they have
not applied for that University / Institution / Organization in
the Online Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2023. However,
the candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria of that Course
of University / Institution / Organization where they are
seeking admission.
Do I have to mention Yes. You are required to indicate the name/s of the
the name/s of the University/Participating Institutions where you intend applying, in
48. University/Participati your application form for CUET (UG) – 2023to facilitate sharing
ng Institution in my of data post result, with the respective Universities for the
Applicant Form? admission process.
How many
There is no cap on the number of Universities that you may select,
Universities can be
at the time of applying. However the maximum number of tests
49. chosen by the
to be taken10 only.
candidate at the time
of registration?
Do we have to give our
No. You just have to indicate the name/s of the
preference for any
University/Participating Institution/s that you intend applying. No
50. University, while
need to give any preference.
filling application
form?
CUET (UG) – 2023is a combination of tests on
languages/subjects/General Test.
A candidate should go through the Information Bulletin of the

University/ Institution / Organization where he/she seeks
admission and find out which subjects he is required to appear in
the CUET (UG) – 2023.
Details of test available in CUET (UG) – 2023 are as follows:

What are the choices
available to a
1. Section I A - Languages: There are 13 different languages namely
51. candidate registering
Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam,
for CUET (UG) –
Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia and English.
2023?
2. Section I B - Languages(20): French, Spanish, German, Nepali,
Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo,
Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan,
Japanese, Russian, Chinese being offered in this section.
In case candidates want to choose any other language apart from

those offered in Section I A, they may choose from 20 languages
offered under this section.
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Section II – Domain Specific Subjects: There are 27 Domains being
offered under this section.
Domain Specific Subjects (27): 1.Accountancy/ Book Keeping

2.Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry
3.Business Studies 4.Chemistry 5.Computer Science/ Informatics
Practices 6.Economics/ Business Economics 7.Engineering
Graphics 8.Entrepreneurship 9.Geography/Geology 10.History
11.Home Science 12.Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
13.Legal Studies 14.Environmental Science 15.Mathematics
16.Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga 17.Physics 18.Political
Science 19.Psychology 20.Sociology 21.Teaching Aptitude
22.Agriculture 23. Mass Media/ Mass Communication
24.Anthropology 25.Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/
Painting)/Commercial Arts, 26. Performing Arts 27. Sanskrit
[For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours) Equivalent to

B.A./B.A. Honours courses i.e. Shastri in Veda, Paurohitya
(Karmakand), Dharamshastra, PrachinVyakarana,
NavyaVyakarana, PhalitJyotish, SiddhantJyotish, Vastushastra,
Sahitya,Puranetihas, PrakritBhasha,PrachinNyayaVaisheshik,
Sankhya Yoga, Jain
Darshan,Mimansa,AdvaitaVedanta,Vishihstadvaita Vedanta,
SarvaDarshan, a candidate may choose Sanskrit as the Domain].
4. Section III - General Test: for all candidates who would like to
appear in any such undergraduate programme/ programmes being
offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for
admission, they may choose this Section.
For choosing any Section or/ and Subject(s) in any Section, a

candidate is required to refer to the admission requirements of
his/ her choice(s) of University. NTA will not be responsible for
incorrect selection of subjects by the candidate to fulfil his/ her
eligibility conditions.
I am currently
studying in class 12
with the subject choice Your choice of test for CUET (UG) – 2023depends on the
PCMB. Can I opt for eligibility requirement of the desired University where admission
Geography (Hons)? is sought for the desired course.
Can I take the
combination of Hence, go through the Information Bulletin of the University
52.
domain subject where you want admission and find out its eligibility requirements
Geography, Biology, for the desired course, their admission policy etc. Once you are
Chemistry for my clear about the requirements, select the test in CUET (UG) –
CUET (UG) – 2023? 2023application form.
Or
Do I have to opt only
for test relating to the
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subjects which I had
studied at Class 12
level?
I want to apply for

BA(Hons) in Chinese.
So I have to choose
Chinese from the I-B
section. But Language Your choice of test for CUET (UG) – 2023depends on the
is to be tested through eligibility requirement of the desired University where admission
Reading is sought for the desired course.
Comprehension
(based on different Hence, go through the Information Bulletin of the University
53. types of passages– where you want admission and find out its eligibility requirements
Factual, Literary and for the desired course. Once you are clear about the requirements,
Narrative, [Literary select the test in CUET (UG) – 2023application form.
Aptitude and
Vocabulary]. But I The question papers of the “Language” tests will be in the
don't know Chinese. language opted by the candidates.
What can I do in this
matter? Will the
questions be in
Chinese or in English?
There is no such provision. The number of domain subjects that a
What is the minimum candidate should select depends on the requirements of the desired
number of domain University/ies for desired course/s.
54.
subject/s one can
apply? It depends solely on the requirements of the University for the
desired course.
I want to opt Hindi in
Language Test. But, I
want to appear in You can opt for Hindi in Language Test and English medium for
other tests in English other tests.
medium.
55. However, please make sure that whatever selections you do, is in
Can I do this without accordance with the requirements of the University where
affecting my medium admission is sought, for admission to the desired course therein.
of study in UG course
in which admission is
sought?
Your choice of test for CUET (UG) – 2023depends on the
eligibility requirement of the desired University/ Institution
I'm a Humanities
/Organization where admission is sought for the desired course.
student. I want to
pursue my graduation
56. Hence, go through the Information Bulletin of the University
in Psychology. But I
where you want admission and find out its eligibility requirements
don't have Psychology
for admission to the desired course. Once you are clear about the
as a subject in Class
requirements, select the test in CUET (UG) – 2023application
12th. Do I have to fill
form.
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Psychology as Domain
specific subject?
I have filled my In order to support the candidates, a provision has been made in the
Application Form Application Form to add more subject (test) / Course
successfully. Now I (programmes) / University even after the successful submission
want to choose more of online Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2023.
57. Universities / Courses
or subject. Is it
possible now to add
However, the candidate for selecting more subjects will pay
more subject / Courses
additional fee (if applicable).
/ University?
Section VI: Fee Related Queries
The Candidates are NOT required to send/ submit the
Confirmation Page of Online Application Form (or any document)
to NTA. However, they are advised to retain the following
Do I need to send documents with them for any future reference/correspondence:
58. Confirmation Page to
• Copy of the Confirmation Page of Online Application Form
NTA?
(Download, save and Print at least 3 copies)
• Proof of fee paid (Download, save and Print at least 3 copies)
• Photographs (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form)
If I have made any

Once ‘Final Submit’ button has been clicked, the candidate’s
mistake(s) while
details cannot be edited/changed. However, NTA may open the
59. registering/applying,
rectification/correction window, before issuance of Admit Card.
can I make corrections
No corrections shall be allowed after the closure of correction
later in the
window and all particulars entered by the candidate would be
Application Form?
considered as final.
Such problem occurs because of drop in connectivity from Banks’
server to the server on which NTA website has been hosted. You
I have made online are advised to wait for 24 hours if such a problem is faced by you.
payment of exam fee• In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of
60. but my confirmation
fee then the transaction is cancelled, and amount will be refunded
page has not been
generated. What to to the candidate’s account.
do? • In such cases, the candidate has to make another transaction, to
confirm and complete the application process.
I have made the online If it is not updated within 24 hours the Candidate may raise a query
payment but my status in Query redressal system or send a mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in
61.
is not updated on the giving details of mobile number, application number, payment
system. reference number and proof of payment.
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Any extra payment made by you will be refunded to you, after the
I have made double conduct of the examination after verification. In case you do not
payment of exam fee. receive the refund within a reasonable time after the closure of the
62.
When will I get the correction window, you may write to NTA giving details of your
refund of extra application number, phone number, email ID, details of amount
payment made by me? paid, proof payment etc. at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in .
I made some
corrections and
submitted the form. After submission of corrections, you cannot reopen the application
63. After submission, I and add more corrections. Please check the form thoroughly for
found that there still is further corrections before submission.
some correction to be
done. Can I do so?
The amount of exam fee depends on the Category and the subjects
Why am I asked in the you apply to.
“correction window”
64. to pay additional fee Any change in any of these two fields may attract additional fee.
after making
corrections? Please check the Information Bulletin for the amount of fee
payable by different Categories/Slots.
What is the
There is no such criterion for applying to CUET (UG) – 2023.
minimum/maximum
However, admission in any University or Participating Institution
65. Age criterion for
is subject to age criteria that may be applicable as per their rules
applying to CUET
and regulations thereon.
(UG) – 2023?
Do the candidate’s
name, mother's name Name of Candidate, Father's name and Mother's name are to be
66. and father's name filled in as per Class X certificate. In case of a single parent,
have to be as per Class candidate has the option to fill only one name.
10 or 12 Certificate?
Candidates are advised to fill only one Application Form and to
take utmost care while filling the mobile number and e-mail
Can an email ID and
address. Candidates are also advised to use the mobile number and
phone number be
67. email address that is accessible to them such as those of their
usedfor several
parent/ guardian. One mobile number and email address can be
applicants?
used for one Application Form only. However, in case of twins
one mobile can be used for two candidates.
Following are the steps in filling the application form:
Step 1 - Registration Form
Step 2 - Application Form
What are the steps in
68. filling the online
And this includes filling of personal details, applying for
application form?
examination cities, qualification details, additional details (if any),
and document upload
Step 3 –Fee Payment
Are there any Instructions to apply online are available in the Information
guidelines for the Bulletin under the heading ‘Important Information at Glance’.
69.
candidates for filling For more details please go through the Information Bulletin ->
the application form? Replica of Application Form
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The list of cities where exam will be held is in Appendix IIIof the
In which cities, will the
Information Bulletin hosted on the NTA website. The candidates
70. exam be held
can select two cities in the online Application Form of CUET
(UG) – 2023.
The Choice of exam cities for a candidate will be limited to the
Can I choose any of
71. State of his/her Permanent and Present address filled in the Online
the listed cities?
ApplicationForm.
Can I fill the form in
No, the application process is Online only. No hard copy or offline
72. hard copy or offline
application is accepted.
mode?
E-mailing the
A copy of the Confirmation Page and Final Score Card will be
73. Confirmation page
sent to the registered e-mail address of the candidates.
and ScoreCard
Registration process requires validation of the email address and
phone number of the applicant.
When Candidates register, they have to enter the OTP received on
Authentication of their registered Mobile Number and validate the mobile number.
74. Mobile Number and e- Before submitting the fees, they have to enter the OTP received at
mail Address their registered e-mail address and validate their email address.
In the case of foreign candidates, the mobile OTP is also being
senton the verified email ID. Candidates are requested to ensure
the entered mobile number and emails IDs are correct.
Section VII: Admit Card Queries
Your exam date/shift/timing will be indicated on your admit card.
75. What are the exam
dates/shift/timings?
The Admit Card will be uploaded on NTA website
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ as per the schedule communicated
through the website. Candidates need to check the Admit Card
How will I get my carefully for all particulars e.g. Roll No. Name, Subject Group,
76.
Admit Card? Date of Birth, Gender, Examination Centre Name, City, medium
opted, Category etc.
No physical Admit Cards will be issued.
If I do not get my In case of any problem relating to downloading of your Admit

Admit Card and in card, or if the details contained therein are incorrect, you may
77. case my admit card contact the NTA Helpdesk No. 011-40759000 or 011-6922 7700
has some issue, whom between 09:30 A.M. and 5:30 PM on weekdays or write to NTA
should I contact? at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in.
Where can I get the

name and address of The name of your test centre will be mentioned on your Admit
78.
the test centres? Card.
Can I change my test No. No request for change of centre/exam city will be entertained
79. city after receiving under any circumstances.
Admit Card?
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Can I request for
change of date/shift of No. Any request for change of date/shift will be not be
80.
my exam? entertained. .
Reporting time starts 2 hours prior to the scheduled

commencement of the exam.
What is the reporting
81. However, candidates are advised to report as per staggered entry
time at the centre?
slot mentioned on their Admit Card in order to avoid crowd during
verification of the admit cards, registration, frisking, etc.
Candidates are required to be in the exam centre latest, half an

What is the last time
hour before the commencement of the exam.
82. for entry into the
Exam Centre?
Candidates MUST bring the following documents on the day of
examination at the test centre:
• Admit Card along with Undertaking downloaded from the NTA

website (a clear printout on A4 size paper)
• Any one of the original and valid Photo Identification Proof issued
by the government – PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/
Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ E-Aadhaar/ Ration
Card./ Aadhaar Enrolment No. with Photo. All other
ID/Photocopies of IDs even if attested/scanned photo of IDs in
mobile phone will NOT be considered as valid ID Proof.
• PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming
relaxation under PwBD category. The scribe must also carry an
Undertaking regarding educational qualification, etc, passport size
What documents do I photograph, valid government identity proof and self-declaration
need to carry to the regarding COVID-19 (as per above format).
83. examination centre on
the day of You also need to carry the following:
examination?
• One sanitizer bottle (small)
• Mask and/or gloves
• Drinking water in a transparent bottle
• A simple transparent pen
• One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online
Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the
Attendance Sheet at Centre during the examination
Note: Candidate will not be allowed to take personal items such

as mobile phones, digital/analogue watches, food items, study
material, lockets, bags, electronic gadgets or any other prohibited
items into the testing room. You are advised not to bring these to
the test centre
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The name on the photo identification must match with the name
as shown on the Admit Card.
What precaution
84. should I take while If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage,
carrying documents? candidate must show the relevant document like Marriage
Certificate / Divorce / Decree / Legal Name Change Document at
the time of examination.
No, blank sheets for doing rough work/calculations will be

provided to the candidates at the exam centre and all
Should I carry a paper calculations/rough work are to be done in the blank sheets only.
to the exam hall for Candidates are required to write their Roll Number and name on
85.
doing some Rough the rough sheets, as soon as the exam commences
Work? On completion of the test, candidates must drop these rough sheets
along with Admit card and Undertaking in the designated box, as
instructed by the invigilator on duty.
What about
Compensatory time is allowed to PwDcandidates who are eligible
compensatory (Extra
86. for it. For a one hour test, extra time permitted to such candidates
time) allowed to PwD
is 20 minutes.
candidates?
Detailed guidelines on the Procedure for appearing in computer
How do I answer based tests are given in the Information Bulletin. You may go
87. questions in the through them and also take Mock Test available on the NTA
computerbased mode? website (www.nta.ac.in)
No, a candidate will have to appear for the exam on a pre-assigned

Can I take the exam workstation of the test centre allocated to him/her mentioned in
88.
from any computer? the Admit Card.
Yes, candidates will have the option to navigate between the

Can I move back and
questions by following instructions available on the User
89. forth between the
Interface. They may change even answer options, any-time before
questions?
they enter submit button.
• Each candidate has to attempt the subject as per the choice in the
Application Form and indicated on the Admit Card.
What precautions do I
• Please ensure that name of the subject on the screen is the same as
90. need to take during
per your Admit Card. In case of any gap please inform Invigilators
the examination?
immediately.
•
No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination
What if I could not centre/date/timings other than that allotted to them on their Admit
appear in the card.
91. examination on
scheduled date? Can I Important: For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled
ask for a different date of test for any reason, retest shall not be held by the NTA
date/shift? under any circumstances.
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At the test centre, each candidate will be allotted a desk with a
computer terminal and white sheets for Rough Work.
Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as no other

material will be allowed inside the examination room. Candidates
What will I be are required to write their Roll Number and name on the rough
92. provided with during sheets, as soon as the exam commences. On completion of the
the exam? exam, candidates will have to drop these papers in designated
boxes as instructed by the invigilator.
Every candidate would also be offered a mask. They would be

provided material for hand sanitization too.
Can I cancel the

93. examination? No, under no circumstances a cancellation shall be allowed.
If I do not take my
exam, will I be eligible
94. No, there is no provision for refund of fees.
for a refund?
There will be an on-screen timer on the top right corner of your

How do I know when screen which will act as count down for the allocated time.
95. the exam time has Candidates are advised to check this timer regularly and allocate
ended? their time carefully.
In case of any technical problems with the computer at the exam

In case of any
centre due to which you are not able to continue the exam, inform
technical problems
the Invigilator. He/ She would fix the issue or will map you to
with the computer
96. another PC through a proper process. Your exam time in the next
system, at the exam
session will commence from the time you discontinued your
centre, what should I
exam, There would be no loss of time for you.
do? Will I lose time?
The Tests (other than “Language” Test) are offered in 13
languages i.e. Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi,
Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu
and Urdu as per the details given in Chapter 2 of Information
Bulletin.
Will the question A candidate may be required to opt for one of the 13 specified
paper be bi-lingual or languages as the medium of the paper or as the language, as per
97.
only in English? desired University’s eligibility criteria.
The question paper in respect of the Domain Specific Subjects
opted and the General Test, will be bi-lingual, i.e., it will be in the
language opted by the candidate and in English.
In case of any discrepancy in translation, English version shall
prevail except language tests (Section 1A & 1B).
Medium is not the same as the “Language” opted as a component
of the test.
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Section VIII: Score Card and Answer Key Challenge Queries
After the exam is over, the question paper, responses of the
candidates, and the provisional answer keys will be hosted on the
NTA website and challenges regarding answer keys will be
invited from candidates.
Candidates who appeared in the exam can challenge the answer
keys by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200/- per answer key
challenged, online.
This online Challenge facility window will be open for a period
What is the “Answer for 2-3 days.
98. Key Challenge” Exact date of such facility will be announced on the NTA website.
process? Candidates are advised to be in touch with NTA website for such
dates.
Challenges will be verified with experts and answer keys will be
finalised thereafter.
No individual communication regarding the outcome of
challenges will be sent to the candidates who challenged the
answer keys.
Results will be processed based on such answer keys which are
verified by experts.
How will I come to
know the final answer
Final answer keys based on which the results are processed, will
99. keys based on which
be hosted on the NTA website before results.
the results are
ultimately processed
Will there be negative
There will be negative marking as per the criteria given in the
100. marking for a wrong
Information Bulletin.
answer?
How will I come to Score cards of candidates will be hosted on NTA website.
101.
know my score? Candidates are advised to be in touch with the website.
The tests were held in
multiple shifts across
various dates with
different question Please refer to the procedure prescribed in this regard given in
102.
papers. How do you Appendix VII of the Information Bulletin hosted on NTA website
normalise the marks
secured by the
candidates
Will the Score Cards Score cards will give NTA Score (percentile score). Percentile
103. give raw marks or will be calculated for each of the tests in which the candidate
percentile? appeared, separately.
NTA score is a percentile score of the candidate in the test in
which he appeared. It indicates his position vis-à-vis others who
104. What is NTA Score?
appeared in it. It is not marks. It is an indicator of the relative
position of the candidates amongst those who appeared in the test.
How is NTA Score Please refer to Appendix VII for details regarding the
105.
calculated? computation of NTA Score.
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NTA Score of CUET (UG) – 2023is valid for admission to the UG
What is the validity of
106. courses in the Participating Institutions, for the academic year
the NTA Score?
2023-24 only.
Whether admission to
UG courses offered by
the Central
Universities will Please refer to the website of the University where admission is
107.
depend only on the sought for details
NTA Score that I
secured in CUET (UG)
– 2023?
Will there be any
interview also, for the
purpose of admission
to UG courses in Please refer to the website of the University where admission is
108.
Central Universities, sought for details
in addition to NTA
score secured in
CUET (UG) – 2023?
Will there be any
interview also, for the
purpose of admission
to UG courses in
Participating
Please refer to the website of the Participating Institution where
109. Institutions, other
admission is sought for details.
than Central
Universities, in
addition to NTA score
secured in CUET (UG)
– 2023?
Will the Score Card
give section wise
percentile as in the
case of General Test,
since the same may be Score Cards will give section wisepercentile if there are defined
110. required by my sections in the question paper.
University for
deciding on inter se
seniority among those
who get the same
percentile/marks?
Will it contain rank
111. The Score Card will not contain Rank.
also?
Is there any criteria There is no concept of qualifying or otherwise in CUET (UG) –
112. for qualifying in the 2023. Each candidate will be given a Score Card giving details of
exam? the NTA score he secured.
The Score Card will Admission to the desired course in the desired University is
113. show my marks in the subject to a variety of factors such as eligibility, number of vacant
test in which seats, reservation, relaxations, marks secured by you in the tests
25
appeared. In case of that are relevant for the course, admission policy of the University,
any disparity in my etc.
performance in the
tests that I had
appeared in, whether
it will affect my
admission to the
desired course in the
desired University?
Can I apply for
rechecking or re-
114. No. There is no provision for rechecking or re-evaluation.
evaluation of my
marks?
What will happen if Such situations will be addressed by each Participating Institution
115. many Candidates get as per their rules/regulations. Please check the website of the
the same scores? Participating Institution/s for more details.
NTA will generate and host the Score Card on its website. It will
Who will determine not prepare the Merit List since the criteria for preparing the same
116. the final merit list for may vary with each Participating Institution.
Admission? Each participating Institution will prepare the Merit List as per its
own criteria and admit the candidates based on the NTA Score.
Section IX: Category and Nationality related Queries
I am a Non-Resident
Indian (NRI). Am I
required to take this
test for admission to
the courses offered by Please visit website of the concerned University / Institution /
117. the Universities? If Organization where admission is sought and go through their
not, how do I seek relevant guidelines in this regard and be guided accordingly.
admission to these
Universities? Will I
have to apply
separately?
I am a Foreign
National. Am I
required to take this
test for admission to
the courses offered by Please visit website of the concerned University / Institution /
118. the Universities? If Organizationwhere admission is sought and go through their
not, how do I seek relevant guidelines in this regard and be guided accordingly.
admission to these
Universities? Do I
have to apply
separately?
Yes, Gen-EWS/SC/ ST/OBC (NCL)/ PwBD aspirants must
Is it mandatory to
upload original certificates as per prescribed formats issued by the
upload Gen-EWS, SC,
119. authority of their respective states. If candidates do not have the
ST, OBC(NCL) and
certificate readily available, they can upload the self-undertaking
PwD certificates?
(see the format in the Information Bulletin).
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What is the validity of
the
CategoryCertificate
In this regard, aspirants need to follow the rules of the relevant
120. (SC/ST/OBC/EWS-
admitting Institutions.
Gen.) and PwBD
certificate?
I am a PwBD
Scribe will be provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA), if
candidate, eligible for
requested. Candidate has to choose the option of bringing his/her
121. a scribe. Can I use my
own Scribe or NTA will provide a Scribe during the filling of
own scribe for writing
online Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2023.
the Exam?
Section X: Subjects (Tests) related Queries
How will Teaching Teaching Aptitude Test will have 50 Questions in total.
122.
Aptitude be tested? Candidates need to attempt 40 questions out of 50.
Computer Science/InformaticsTest will have two parts:
There will be one Question Paper which will contain Two Sections
i.e. Section A and Section B [B1 and B2].
Section A will have 15 questions covering both i.e. Computer
How will Computer Science/Information Practices which will be compulsory for all
123. Science/Informatics candidates
Practices be tested?
Section B1 will have 35 questions from Computer Science out of
which 25 questions need to be attempted.
Section B2 will have 35 questions purely from Informatics
Practices out of which 25 questionwill be attempted.
Mathematics / Applied MathematicsTest will have two parts:
There will be one Question Paper which will contain Two Sections
i.e. Section A and Section B [B1 and B2].
Section A will have 15 questions covering both i.e.
How will Mathematics Mathematics/Applied Mathematics which will be compulsory for
124. / Applied Mathematics all candidates
be tested?
Section B1 will have 35 questions from Mathematics out of which
25 questions need to be attempted.
Section B2 will have 35 questions purely from Applied
Mathematics out of which 25 question will be attempted.
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This paper shall have two parts: Part I is compulsory for all
which will have 20 Questions.
Part II shall have four sections- A, B, C, D. Each Section will have
25 Questions. Candidates are required to attempt any 20
How will performing Questions out of given 25.Candidates are required to choose any
125. one section according to their choice.
Arts be tested?
Section A- Vocal & Instrumental Melodic Hindustani & Karnataka
Music.
Section B-Dance
Section C- Percussion Music Hindustani & Karnataka
Section D- Drama/Theatre
I have filled my
Application Form In order to support the candidates, a provision has been given in the
successfully. But now I Application Form to add/remove/replace more subject / Course
want to choose more / University even after the successful submission of online
126. Universities / Courses Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2023.
or subject. Is it
possible now to add However, additional fee (if applicable) for selecting more subjects
more subject / Courses will be paid by the candidate.
/University?
Section XI: Clarifications Regarding Foreign / NRI / OCI Candidates
CUET (UG) – 2023 will also be conducted in 24 cities outside
India i.e. Bagmati / Kathmandu (Nepal), Bangkok (Thailand),
Brasilia (Brazil), Cape Town (South Africa), Colombo (Sri Lanka),
Doha (Qatar), Dubai (UAE), Hanoi (Vietnam), Hong Kong (Hong
Is CUET (UG) – 2023 Kong), Jakarta (Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Kuwait City
127. also be conducted
(Kuwait), Lagos / Abuja (Nigeria), Manama (Bahrain), Moscow
outside India?
(Russia), Muscat (Oman), Ottawa (Canada), Reduit / Port Louis
(Mauritius), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Singapore (Singapore),
Sydney (Australia), Sharjah (UAE), Vienna (Austria), and
Washington D.C. (USA)
Yes, foreign candidates, NRI, OCI candidates can also apply for
CUET (UG) – 2023 and they can also appear in any of the cities
outside India
Can foreign candidate
128. apply for CUET (UG)
However, for eligibility to any particular course, NRI/OCI and
– 2023?
Foreign candidates are advised to visit the website of the concerned
University / Institution / Organization where the admission is being
sought.
Role of NTA is limited to conduct the CUET (UG) – 2023 and
handing over the result to the participating University
Is there any
/Organization /Institution.
reservation for foreign
129.
/ NRI or OCI
For reservation etc. queries, candidates are advised to contact the
candidates?
concerned University / Institution / Organization where the
admission is being sought.
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You are further advised to visit NTA website(s)

You are further advised to visit NTA website(s)

Candidates are further advised to visit NTA

In subjects i.e., Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer

For all other subjects, duration of the test will be of 45 minutes

Fee Payable by candidates [CUET (UG) – 2023] in INR

However, the selection of medium will be restricted to States/UTs as

Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2023

CUET (UG) – 2023will provide a single window opportunity to

It is a single entrance test for admission to Central Universities

In fact, marks in grade 12 for eligibility will vary across programs

Moreover, Board examination is an Achievement test whereas

Hence, Board Exams at Class 12 level are not likely to become

The principles for University Entrance Exams require a common

Role of NTA is confined to registration of candidates, issue of

NTA has no role in the admissions to the Participating Institutions.

Yes,a candidate who wants to get admission to any UG courses in

CUET (UG) – 2023will consist of the following 03 Sections:

There are 27 For Subjects of

** Languages (20):French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian,

*** Domain Specific Subjects (27): 1.Accountancy/ Book

What is the syllabus Section II: As given on NTA website

CUET (UG) – 2023, is meant for admission to UG courses of

Fee Payable by candidates CUET (UG) – 2023 in INR@

Candidates are advised to be in touch with the NTA website

A candidate should go through the Information Bulletin of the

Details of test available in CUET (UG) – 2023 are as follows:

In case candidates want to choose any other language apart from

Domain Specific Subjects (27): 1.Accountancy/ Book Keeping

[For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours) Equivalent to

For choosing any Section or/ and Subject(s) in any Section, a

I want to apply for

If I have made any

No physical Admit Cards will be issued.

If I do not get my In case of any problem relating to downloading of your Admit

Where can I get the

Reporting time starts 2 hours prior to the scheduled

Candidates are required to be in the exam centre latest, half an

• Admit Card along with Undertaking downloaded from the NTA

Note: Candidate will not be allowed to take personal items such

No, blank sheets for doing rough work/calculations will be

No, a candidate will have to appear for the exam on a pre-assigned

Yes, candidates will have the option to navigate between the

Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as no other

Every candidate would also be offered a mask. They would be

Can I cancel the

There will be an on-screen timer on the top right corner of your

In case of any technical problems with the computer at the exam

Mathematics / Applied MathematicsTest will have two parts:

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