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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) for CUET (UG) – 2024

Section- I Changes in CUET (UG) - 2024


S. No Parameter CUET (UG) – 2024
1 No. of Subjects Candidates may choose a maximum 06 Subjects including languages
(Indian and Foreign) and General Test.
Note: It is advisable for candidates to select at least one language.
2 No. of Slots Examination will be conducted on multiple days with 03 shifts in a day.
3 No. of Questions per i. 40 out of 50 questions are to be attempted in all subjects including
Subject languages. The duration of the test will be of 45 minutes duration.
ii. Except in subjects i.e., Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer
Science / Informatics Practices, Chemistry, Mathematics / Applied
Mathematics and General Test, the duration of the test will be 60
minutes.
4 Is the duration of test 45 No, for Subjects such as Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer
minutes only for each Science / Informatics Practices, Chemistry, Mathematics / Applied
Subject covered under Mathematics and General Test, the duration of the test will be 60
CUET (UG) - 2024 minutes.
5 Examination Fee Examination fees will be charged based on the number of subjects chosen
by the candidates as per details given on Page No. 5 of Information
Bulletin available on https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/
CUET (UG) - 2024
Category Up to 03 Subjects For each Additional
Subject
General (UR) ₹ 1000/- ₹ 400/- (each)
OBC)- (NCL) / EWS ₹ 900/- ₹ 375/- (each)
SC/ST/PwBD/ Third ₹ 800/- ₹ 350/- (each)
gender
Centres outside India ₹ 4500/- ₹ 1800/- (each)

6 Medium of the CUET (UG) – 2024 will be conducted in Assamese, Bengali, English,
Examination 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. 14 of the Information Bulletin available on
https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/
7 Number of Cities CUET (UG) – 2024 is being offered in 380 Cities including 26 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) – 2024.
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.

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
S. No. Question Response
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) – 2024 stands for Common University Entrance Test
(UG) - 2024.

CUET (UG) – 2024 provides 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 2024-25.

What is CUET (UG) – CUET (UG) – 2024 provides a common platform and equal
2.
2024? 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 2024-25 based on the NTA Score secured by them
in this test.
The Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2024 will
be helpful to a student in the following ways: -

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)
– 2024, 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
How is CUET (UG) –
typology of questions and the scoring pattern. These things will
3. 2024 going to be
now be standardised under CUET (UG) - 2024.
helpful to a student
iv.
v. The question paper pattern in CUET (UG) – 2024 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.
vi. CUET (UG) – 2024 will be held in the Hybrid Mode (Computer-
Based Test/Pen & Paper) where result processing will be done
through technology with no human intervention.

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
S. No. Question Response
vii. CUET (UG) – 2024 will be based on Class 12 syllabus and hence
candidates of Class 12 need not prepare for it separately.
viii.
ix. In CUET (UG) – 2024, students have a wide range of options-i.e.
29 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)- 2024 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) – 2024 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) – 2024 address In CUET (UG) - 2024, students have a wide range of options-i.e.
the diversity of the 29 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.

In the past, candidates had this grievance that though they scored
99% in Class 12, they could not get admission in the Universities
of their choice. This was basically because of varied typology of
questions and scoring pattern across different Boards in the
country.
I secured 99% marks
in Class 12 but did not These things will now get standardized with the introduction of
5. CUET (UG) - 2024.
get admission in the
desired university. The question paper pattern in CUET (UG) – 2024 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) – 2024
will 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) –
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2024 and the Board The effort that would be required to do well at CUET (UG) – 2024
Examinations? will also help candidates to prepare well for their Board
Examinations. Thereby, it would strengthen their learning.

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
S. No. Question Response
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) – 2024 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.
In CUET (UG) - 2024, a candidate may take a maximum of 06
How does CUET (UG)
subjects from 63 Subjects/Languages.
– 2024 provide more
9.
flexibility and options
Two new subjects Fashion Studies and Tourism have also been
for me to choose from?
added.
The Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2024
provides a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates
How will CUET (UG) - across the country, especially those from North-East and from
10. 2024 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.

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
S. No. Question Response
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) – for the academic year 2024-25. Many other Institutions also have
12.
2024meant for? joined for CUET (UG)-2024.The list of participating Institutions
is available on the NTA website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-
UG/
NTA has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the
CUET (UG) – 2024.
Role of NTA is confined to registration of candidates, issue of
What is the role of admit cards, conduct of exam, host answer keys and invite
13. NTA in CUET (UG) - challenges, finalize answer keys, process and declare results.
2024? 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) – 2024 to 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) – 2024and 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.
Which Central
Universities or
Please refer to the NTA website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-
15. Institutions are
UG/ for the complete list of participating Institutions.
participating in this
CUET (UG) - 2024?
Is it compulsory for a
candidate who desires Yes, a candidate who wants to get admission to any UG courses
16. to join any Central in any Central University or its affiliated colleges for the academic
University to appear year 2024-25 must appear in CUET (UG) - 2024.
in CUET (UG) - 2024?

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
S. No. Question Response
It has been mandated that admission to UG courses of Central
Universities for the academic year 2024-25, will be done based on
NTA Score obtained in CUET (UG) - 2024.
15 May 2024 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
It will be conducted in Hybrid Mode (Computer-Based
18. conducting the exam?
Test/Pen & Paper).
What is the pattern of The test will be objective type. The question paper will comprise
19.
the test? Multiple Choice questions.
CUET (UG) – 2024 offers 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) – 2024 will consist 33 languages and 29 subjects.
Candidates may choose a maximum 06 Subjects including
languages (Indian and Foreign) and General Test.
Note: It is advisable for candidates to select at least one language.
S.
No. Parameters CUET (UG) - 2024
63 (33 languages, 29 domain-specific, and 01
1 Total subjects
General Test)
What is the structure Candidates may choose a maximum 06 Subjects
20. of CUET (UG) - 2024 including
Choice of Test
Examination? 2 languages (Indian and Foreign) and General Test
Paper
Note: It is advisable for candidates to select at
least one language.
13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English,
Medium of the
3 Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Test
Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu,and Urdu)
Hybrid mode (Pen & Paper + CBT)
Mode of the
4 Note: It will depend on the candidate count after
Examination
the registration is completed.
40 out of 50 questions for all test papers and 50
out of 60 for the General Test (choice of 10
questions). Duration for all test
papers would be 45 minutes except for
Total
5 Mathematics/Applied Mathematics,
Questions
Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry,
Economics, Computer Science/Informatics
Practices, and General Tests which would be
60 minutes.

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
S. No. Question Response
It is proposed that for Pen & paper mode, there
Shift and
6 may be three shifts in a day of about two hours
Duration
duration.
Subject combinations for each paper, type of questions in each
paper, and mode of examination
are given in the table below:
Questions to be
Subjects/ Tests (63)
Attempted
There are 33 languages and 29
subjects. A candidate may choose
any subject/language as desired by
40 questions to be
the
attempted out of 50 in
applicable University/ Organization.
each language
General Test: For any such
undergraduate
50 Questions to be
programme/programmes being
attempted out of 60
offered by Universities where a
General Test is being used for
admission.
Note:
1. From the above subjects/languages, the candidate can choose a
maximum of 06 (six) subjects from all three Sections.
2. 40 out of 50 questions for all test papers and 50 out of 60 for
the General Test (An overall choice of 10 questions will be
provided for all 63 subjects).
3. It is advisable for candidates to select at least one language and
the General Test.
* 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 (29): 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.

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
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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, 28.
Fashion Studies, 29. Tourism.
For choosing Sanskrit as Language a candidate may choose
Sanskrit from language which will be used for testing their
Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–
Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and
Vocabulary].
Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension
(based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary
and Narrative), Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary.

Domain Subject: As given on NTA website


What is the syllabus
https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/
21. for CUET (UG) -
2024? General Test: 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.
Your choice of subjects/Language/General test will depend on the
requirements of the desired University / Organization / Institution
for the desired course. You can opt for any one or more of the test
as per the requirements of the University / Organization / Institution
How do I choose the desired. Follow the Steps given below:
tests? (a) Print List of University / Organization / Institution available
22. on the website.
(b) Select the University / Organization / Institution and Courses
where you intend to take admission.
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) – 2024
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) – 2024 from the following:
❖ A candidate has the option to choose any Language/Domain
Specific Subject/ General Test, or a combination thereof as

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
S. No. Question Response
may be required for admission to specified course/s of the
desired University / Institution / Organization while applying
from following Sections:
➢ 33 Languages
➢ 29 Domain Specific Subjects
➢ General Test
❖ Maximum 06 Test papers (04 or 05 domain subjects
including General Test and 01 or 02 languages).
Candidates may choose a maximum 06 Subjects including
languages (Indian and Foreign) and General Test.
Note: It is advisable for candidates to select at least one
language.
(d) The exam will be held in multiple days with three shifts 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
23. of 29 Domain Specific find out the tests that should be taken in CUET (UG) –2024 for
Subjects being offered the purpose of admission to that course.
in CUET (UG) - 2024?
What should I do?
For all Shastri (Undergraduate) courses being offered in Sanskrit,
a candidate may choose Sanskrit as the Domain Subject. For
choosing Sanskrit as Language a candidate may choose Sanskrit
from Language. 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
24. language and domain subjects i.e. Sahitya, Vyakarana, Phalitha Jyotisha, Siddhanta
specific subject. What Jyotisha, Nyaya, Advaita Vedanta, Visistadvaita Vedanta,
do I do? 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) – 2024. Also, candidates are
advised to select the subjects as per mapping of universities.
Performing Arts Test will have two Parts: Part I is compulsory
for all students are required to attempt all20 Questions. Part II
How will performing shall have four sections- A, B, C, D.
25.
Arts be tested? Students are required to choose only one section according to
their choice.
Students are required to attempt any 20 Questions.

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Section A- Vocal & Instrumental Melodic Hindustani & Carnatic
Music.
Section B-Dance
Section C- Percussion Music - Hindustani and Carnatic
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
26. of question for CUET level of Class 12 only. Students having studied Class 12 Board
(UG) – 2024? syllabus would be able to do well in CUET (UG) – 2024.

CUET (UG) – 2024, is meant for admission to UG courses of


How many attempts
Central Universities for the academic year 2024-25. It is scheduled
27. can I give in CUET
to be held only once as per details available in the Information
(UG) – 2024?
Bulletin of CUET (UG) - 2024.
CUET (UG) – 2024 has 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
28. 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 06 subject in order to apply
in several subjects to different applicable streams that require these subjects for being
29. eligible.
listed under Subject
Domain so as to apply
They should have studied these subjects at grade 12 or as
to 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.
What is the maximum
number of tests that
30. The maximum number of tests to be taken is 06 only.
can be chosen by a
candidate?

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S. No. Question Response

What is the Schedule Examination will be held from 15 May 2024 onwards. Timing of
31.
of exam? the examination will be intimated later on.

CUET (UG) - 2024


Category Up to 03 Subjects For each Additional
How much is the Subject
examination fee for General (UR) ₹ 1000/- ₹ 400/- (each)
32. CUET (UG) – 2024? OBC)- (NCL) / EWS ₹ 900/- ₹ 375/- (each)
SC/ST/PwBD/ Third ₹ 800/- ₹ 350/- (each)
gender
Centres outside ₹ 4500/- ₹ 1800/- (each)
India
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) – 2024 is applicable for all the Boards in the
Elective English (not Country. Hence English language is being tested not a particular
33.
Core English) should course of a particular Board. Those who have opted for elective
be added to Subject 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
34. 2024 Score is compulsory. Admission in affiliated colleges will
I have to appear in
also be based on CUET (UG) – 2024 Score only.
CUET (UG) – 2024 for
that?
Is there a skill test also
Yes, for skill-based programmes like Dance/ Music/ Theatre
35. after I pass this test?
Universities may conduct the skill test.
No, admission through CUET (UG) – 2024 will purely be based
on CUET (UG) – 2024 score in different Subjects/languages/
Will I get weightage
General Test reflected in the Score Card. However, minimum
36. for my Class 12 Board
eligibility conditions of various Universities take into account the
marks in admissions?
percentage of combinations of subjects as per the course/
programmes.
Section IV: online Application Form of CUET (UG) - 2024

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
S. No. Question Response
You can submit your online Application Form for CUET (UG) –
2024 at https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ . Please check the
NTA website for the registration dates.
How do I apply for
37. Candidates who wish to appear for CUET (UG)–2024 are advised
CUET (UG) – 2024?
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
38. • 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/HDFC Bank through Debit
Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/ Wallet.
You need to keep proof of fee paid.
How can I pay In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of
39.
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
40. 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
University / Institution / Organization, where admission is sought,
Am I required to requires for admission to the desired course, from the Information
submit two Bulletin of the respective University / Institution / Organization
41. applications if I want
Thereafter you can choose the test/s, as applicable, in the same
to apply for more than
form subject to the maximum permitted.
one course/test?
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.
Multiple applications by the same candidate are not permitted.
Each candidate is required to submit only one application.

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S. No. Question Response
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 made through
42. e-mail address when registered e-mail ID and/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)-2024 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 2024. My
within the time frame that may be specified in the Information
43. 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)- 2024
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
44. facility for editing the Information Bulletin.
applicants’ details till
Candidates may make necessary corrections (in specified fields
the closing date of
permitted) during correction period through the Correction
online application?
Window.
Candidates are advised to be in touch with the NTA website
https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ 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.
45.
tests which I need to Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying on the
take for appearing in Samarth platform (https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/) that they
CUET (UG)-2024 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
applying to. Applicants must fully satisfy themselves about their
programme wise eligibility as prescribed in the Information
Am I eligible to get Bulletin or the University Information Bulletin, before filling the
46. admission if I have Application Form. Admission is subject to the admission policy
appeared in CUET of the University, number of seats available, reservation, demand,
(UG)-2024 NTA Score secured, etc.
Candidates who will be appearing in CUET (UG) - 2024 may
participate in the Counselling / admission process of any
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not applied for that University / Institution / Organization in
the Online Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2024. However,
the candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria of that Course
of University / Institution / Organization where they are
seeking admission.
Yes. You are required to indicate the name/s of the
Do I have to mention
University/Participating Institutions where you intend applying, in
the name/s of the
47. your application form for CUET (UG) – 2024 to facilitate sharing
University/Participati
of data post result, with the respective Universities for the
ng Institution in my
admission process.
Applicant Form?
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
48. chosen by the
to be taken 06 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
49. University, while
need to give any preference.
filling application
form?
I am currently
studying in class 12
with the subject choice
PCMB. Can I opt for
Your choice of test for CUET (UG) – 2024 depends on the
Geography (Hons)?
eligibility requirement of the desired University where admission
Can I take the
is sought for the desired course.
combination of
domain subject
Hence, go through the Information Bulletin of the University
50. Geography, Biology,
where you want admission and find out its eligibility requirements
Chemistry for my
for the desired course, their admission policy etc. Once you are
CUET (UG) – 2024?
clear about the requirements, select the test in CUET (UG) – 2024
Or
application form.
Do I have to opt only
for test relating to the
subjects which I had
studied at Class 12
level?
I want to apply for Your choice of test for CUET (UG) – 2024 depends on the
BA(Hons) in Chinese. eligibility requirement of the desired University where admission
So I have to choose is sought for the desired course.
Chinese from the
51.
Language. But Hence, go through the Information Bulletin of the University
Language is to be where you want admission and find out its eligibility requirements
tested through for the desired course. Once you are clear about the requirements,
Reading select the test in CUET (UG) – 2024application form.

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Comprehension
(based on different The question papers of the “Language” tests will be in the
types of passages– language opted by the candidates.
Factual, Literary and
Narrative, [Literary
Aptitude and
Vocabulary]. But I
don't know Chinese.
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.
52.
subject/s one can
applying? 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.
53. 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) – 2024 depends on the
I am a humanities
eligibility requirement of the desired University/ Institution
student. I want to
/Organization where admission is sought for the desired course.
pursue my graduation
in Psychology. But I
54. Hence, go through the Information Bulletin of the University
don't have Psychology
where you want admission and find out its eligibility requirements
as a subject in Class
for admission to the desired course. Once you are clear about the
12th. Do I have to fill
requirements, select the test in CUET (UG) – 2024 application
Psychology as Domain
form.
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) – 2024.
55. Universities / Courses Universities and their offered programmes are dynamic and are
or subject. Is it being updated regularly.
possible now to add
more subject / Courses
/ University?

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The candidates can reach out to the university with CUET (UG) -
2024 Score Card even without adding it in the online Application
Form of CUET (UG) - 2024.
For more details refer 12.4 and Appendix I of the Information
Bulletin of the CUET (UG) - 2024.
However, the candidate for selecting more subjects will pay
additional fee (if applicable).
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:
56. 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
registering/applying, rectification/correction window, before issuance of Admit Card.
57.
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
58. 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.
If it is not updated within 24 hours the Candidate may raise a query
I have made the online
in Query redressal system or send a mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in
59. payment but my status
giving details of mobile number, application number, payment
is not updated on the
reference number and proof of payment.
system.
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
60.
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 After submission of corrections, you cannot reopen the application
61. corrections and and add more corrections. Please check the form thoroughly for
submitted the form. further corrections before submission.

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After submission, I
found that there still is
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”
62. 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) – 2024.
minimum/maximum
However, admission in any University or Participating Institution
63. Age criterion for
is subject to age criteria that may be applicable as per their rules
applying to CUET
and regulations thereon.
(UG) – 2024?
Do the candidate’s
name, mother's name Name of Candidate, Father's name and Mother's name are to be
64. 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
65. phone number be used email address that is accessible to them such as those of their
for several applicants? parent/ guardian. One mobile number and email address can be
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
What are the steps in Step 2 - Application Form
66. 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’.
67.
candidates for filling For more details, please go through the Information Bulletin ->
the application form? Replica of Application Form
The list of cities where exam will be held is in Appendix III of
In which cities, will the
the Information Bulletin hosted on the NTA website. The
68. exam be held
candidates can select two cities in the online Application Form of
CUET (UG) – 2024.
The Choice of exam cities for a candidate will be limited to the
Can I choose any of
69. State of his/her Permanent and Present address filled in the Online
the listed cities?
Application Form.

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Can I fill the form in
No, the application process is Online only. No hard copy or offline
70. hard copy or offline
application is accepted.
mode?
E-mailing the
A copy of the Confirmation Page and Final Score Card will be
71. Confirmation page
sent to the registered e-mail address of the candidates.
and Score Card
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.
72. 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
What are the exam
73. Your exam date/shift/timing will be indicated on your admit card.
dates/shift/timings?
The Admit Card will be uploaded on NTA website
https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ as per the schedule
communicated through the website. Candidates need to check the
How will I get my Admit Card carefully for all particulars e.g. Roll No. Name,
74.
Admit Card? Subject Group, Date of Birth, Gender, Examination Centre Name,
City, medium opted, Category etc.
No physical Admit Cards will be issued.
In case of any problem relating to downloading of your Admit
If I do not get my
card, or if the details contained therein are incorrect, you may
Admit Card and in
75. contact the NTA Helpdesk No. 011-40759000 or 011-6922 7700
case my admit card
between 09:30 A.M. and 5:30 PM on weekdays or write to NTA
has some issue, whom
at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in.
should I contact?
Where can I get the
The name of your test centre will be mentioned on your Admit
76. name and address of
Card.
the test centres?
Can I change my test No. No request for change of centre/exam city will be entertained
77. city after receiving under any circumstances.
Admit Card?
Can I request for
No. Any request for change of date/shift will be not be
78. change of date/shift of
entertained. .
my exam?
Reporting time starts 2 hours prior to the scheduled
commencement of the exam.
What is the reporting
79. 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
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Candidates are required to be in the exam centre latest, half an
What is the last time
hour before the commencement of the exam.
80. 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
What documents do I
relaxation under PwBD category. The scribe must also carry an
need to carry to the
Undertaking regarding educational qualification, etc, passport size
81. examination centre on
photograph, valid government identity.
the day of
examination? You also need to carry the following:
i. Drinking water in a transparent bottle
ii. A simple transparent pen
iii. 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
The name on the photo identification must match with the name
as shown on the Admit Card.
What precaution
82. 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
83.
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
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What about
Compensatory time is allowed to PwD candidates who are eligible
compensatory (Extra
84. for it. For a one-hour test, extra time permitted to such candidates
time) allowed to PwD
is 20 minutes.
candidates?
How do I answer Detailed guidelines on the Procedure for appearing in computer-
questions in the based tests are given in the Information Bulletin. You may go
85.
Computer-Based through them and also take Mock Test available on the NTA
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
86. workstation of the test centre allocated to him/her mentioned in
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
87. 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
What precautions do I Application Form and indicated on the Admit Card.
88. need to take during• Please ensure that name of the subject on the screen is the same as
the examination? per your Admit Card. In case of any gap please inform Invigilators
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.
examination on
89.
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.
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
90. 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
91. No, under no circumstances a cancellation shall be allowed.
examination?
If I do not take my
92. exam, will I be eligible 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.
93. the exam time has
Candidates are advised to check this timer regularly and allocate
ended?
their time carefully.

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In case of any In case of any technical problems with the computer at the exam
technical problems centre due to which you are not able to continue the exam, inform
with the computer the Invigilator. He/ She would fix the issue or will map you to
94.
system, at the exam another PC through a proper process. Your exam time in the next
centre, what should I session will commence from the time you discontinued your
do? Will I lose time? exam, there would be no loss of time for you.
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
95.
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.
Medium is not the same as the “Language” opted as a component
of the test.
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.
96. 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
97. keys based on which
be hosted on the NTA website before results.
the results are
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Will there be negative
There will be negative marking as per the criteria given in the
98. marking for a wrong
Information Bulletin.
answer?
How will I come to Score cards of candidates will be hosted on NTA website.
99.
know my score? Candidates are advised to be in touch with the website.
Please refer to the procedure prescribed in this regard given in
Appendix VI of the Information Bulletin hosted on NTA website.
The tests were held in
multiple shifts across Note: The NTA is planning to do the CUET (UG) 2024
various dates with examination in a single shift for each language/subject/General
different question Test, so that the need for Normalization will not exist. However,
100.
papers. How do you under unavoidable circumstances, if any subject is conducted in
normalise the marks multi-shifts, then normalization will be done. The performance of
secured by the every candidate will be evaluated using the equi-percentile
candidates method wherein normalized marks of each candidate will be
calculated using the percentiles of each group of students in a
given shift across multiple days for the same subject.
Will the Score Cards Score cards will give NTA Score (percentile score). Percentile
101. 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
102. 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 VI for details regarding the computation
103.
calculated? of NTA Score.
NTA Score of CUET (UG) – 2024 is valid for admission to the
What is the validity of
104. UG courses in the Participating Institutions, for the academic year
the NTA Score?
2024-25 only.
Whether admission to
UG courses offered by
the Central
Universities will Please refer to the website of the University where admission is
105.
depend only on the sought for details
NTA Score that I
secured in CUET (UG)
– 2024?
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
106.
Central Universities, sought for details.
in addition to NTA
score secured in
CUET (UG) – 2024?
Will there be any Please refer to the website of the Participating Institution where
107.
interview also, for the admission is sought for details.

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purpose of admission
to UG courses in
Participating
Institutions, other
than Central
Universities, in
addition to NTA score
secured in CUET (UG)
– 2024?
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 wise percentile if there are defined
108. 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
109. The Score Card will not contain Rank.
also?
Is there any criteria There is no concept of qualifying or otherwise in CUET (UG) –
110. for qualifying in the 2024. Each candidate will be given a Score Card giving details of
exam? the NTA score he secured.
The Score Card will
show my marks in the
test in which
appeared. In case of
Admission to the desired course in the desired University is
any disparity in my
subject to a variety of factors such as eligibility, number of vacant
performance in the
111. seats, reservation, relaxations, marks secured by you in the tests
tests that I had
that are relevant for the course, admission policy of the University,
appeared in, whether
etc.
it will affect my
admission to the
desired course in the
desired University?
Can I apply for
rechecking or re-
112. 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
113. many Candidates get as per their rules/regulations. Please check the website of the
the same scores? Participating Institution/s for more details.
Who will determine NTA will generate and host the Score Card on its website. It will
114. the final merit list for not prepare the Merit List since the criteria for preparing the same
Admission? may vary with each Participating Institution.

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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 /
115. 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 /
116. 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? 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, authority of their respective states. If candidates do not have the
117.
ST, OBC(NCL) and certificate readily available, they can upload the self-undertaking
PwD certificates? (see the format in the Information Bulletin).

What is the validity of


the
CategoryCertificate In this regard, aspirants need to follow the rules of the relevant
118.
(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
119. 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) – 2024.
the Exam?
Section X: Subjects (Tests) related Queries
How will Teaching Teaching Aptitude Test will have 50 Questions in total.
120.
Aptitude be tested? Candidates need to attempt 40 questions out of 50.

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Computer Science/Informatics Practices 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
121. Science/Informatics
Practices be tested? candidates
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 questions will be attempted.
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics Test 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
122. / Applied Mathematics
be tested? all candidates
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 questions will be attempted.
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
How will performing
123. 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
124. Universities / Courses Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2024.
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

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Section-II Overview about the rationale of CUET (UG) -2024
S. No. Question Response
CUET (UG) – 2024 will also be conducted in 26 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) – 2024 Kong), Jakarta (Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Kuwait City
125. 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), Oslo (Norway), UAE (Abu Dhabi).
Yes, foreign candidates, NRI, OCI candidates can also apply for
CUET (UG) – 2024 and they can also appear in any of the cities
outside India
Can foreign candidate
126. apply for CUET (UG)
However, for eligibility to any particular course, NRI/OCI and
– 2024?
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) – 2024 and
handing over the result to the participating University
Is there any
/Organization /Institution.
reservation for foreign
127.
/ 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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