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CUET 101: Everything You Need to Know About CUET

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An all-encompassing guide answering all your CUET-related questions to help you #PrepareWell.

What is CUET?

Introduced in 2021, Common University Entrance Test, or CUET, is a national-level entrance exam. CUET is organized by National Test Agency, or NTA, and it is valid for admission in Undergraduate, Integrated, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certification courses and Research Programmes across 45 Central Universities of India including University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Hydrabad, Banaras Hindu University and more.

CUET Exam Structure

CUET is conducted in an online mode as CBT – Computer Based Test with objective multiple-choice questions. For every correct answer you’ll be awarded 5 marks, however, there is 1 mark deduction for every incorrect answer.

The exam structure is divided into 3 sections namely, Languages, Domain-Specific Subjects and General Test.

Section                                                                  Subject/Test                                                                                                No. of  questions to be attempted                       Duration of exam                                                                                                                                                                                            
Languages Section A - 13  languages to  choose from 40 out of 50 in each language opted  45 minutes per language 
Section B - 20  languages to  choose from
Domian-  Specific Subjects 27 domain subjects to choose from - Candidate can  choose upto 6  domains  40 out of 50 in each domain  opted 

60 minutes -  Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer  Science/Information Practices,  Mathematics(Applied&Core), and Chemistry

45 minutes - Rest of the subjects 
General Test General aptitude test 50 out of 60  60 minutes 

 

Note: A candidate can choose a maximum of 10 subjects from all 3 sections combined.

Section-wise overview

Language Section

The language section tests your Comprehension skills based on different types of passages such as Fact–based, Theme-based and Vocabulary-based. It also tests your Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary. With 100 easy to comprehend passages and key features such as ‘Things to Remember’, ‘Methods and Approaches’, mock tests and more, Pearson’s CUET English Language Test by Vineet Pandey is the ideal resource for this section.

General Test Section

This section focuses on General Aptitude including General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Logical and Analytical Reasoning. We recommend Pearson’s CUET General Test, a comprehensive title by renowned author Bhavuk Pujara as it is specifically tailored to this section.

Domain-Specific Section

The domain specific section tests your subject understanding, and the syllabus will be the same as the NCERT syllabus for XII class. While there is diverse content available online, your NCERT books are well-equipped to help you #PrepareWell for this section.

How to #PrepareWell for CUET?

Choosing the right resources

It is important to rely on strictly syllabus-oriented books which are in-sync with the latest syllabus. CUET General Test by Bhavuk Pujara is mapped as per NCERT syllabus and gets you access to MyInsights, a digital learning solution with video lectures and mock tests. CUET English Language Test by Vineet Pandey[AS1]  and CUET - English Language and Vocabulary & General Test offer topic-wise solved examples as well as chapter-wise practice tests, mock tests and more making them reliable titles for your language section preparation.

You can comfortably rely on the Pearson CUET series  Pearson CUET Series for your CUET preparation.

Learn Digitally

Digital learning solutions offer timed practice tests, real-time exam simulation and video lectures to take your preparation to the next level. Pearson CUET books are bundled with MyInsights, a test preparation digital platform driven by data and analytics with mock tests. In addition, you can access video lectures for in-depth explanation of topics for complete understanding.

How to Apply for CUET?

The process for applying is straightforward. Simply follow these steps:

  1. Visit https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
  2. Register for Online Application Form.
  3. Login using the system-generated Application number.
  4. Fill in the application form and verify the details carefully.
  5. Complete application payment.
  6. Download, save and print the Confirmation Page.

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