CUET 2022 Entrance Test Update & Comperhensive Guide

CUET 2022- A Comprehensive Guide To Central Universities Entrance Test

Almost every year, the admission process goes through many changes and creates a lot of confusion among the students. So, if you are planning to take the Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) 2022, and want clarity on the examination, read this blog t

By Topperlearning Expert 21st Apr, 2022 | 02:08 pm

CUET, earlier known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to select the best candidates for admission to undergraduate programmes or courses at central universities all across India. In other words, students need to crack this examination to fulfil their dream of attaining B.A, BBA, B.Sc, Bcom, BMS, B.Voc, and other undergraduate degrees from central universities.

CUET 2022 Courses

There are many courses wherein the students can apply after clearing CUET 2022 examination. The following is a broad list of courses offered by all central universities.

Courses	Course Types
UG Courses	● Bachelor of Vocational Studies (B.Voc) ● Bachelor of Arts (BA) ● Bachelor of Technology (BTech) ● Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) ● Bachelor of Education (BEd) ● Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Bachelor of Science (BSc). ● Bachelor of Computer Application ● Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) ● Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Integrated PG Courses	● Master of Education (MEd) ● Master of Arts (MA) ● Master of Commerce (MCom) ● Master of Science (MSc) ● Master of Business Administration (MBA) ● Master of Computer Applications (MCA) ● Master of Architecture (March) ● Master of Social Work (MSW)
PG Diploma Programmes	● PGDM In Marketing ● PGDM In Banking and Finance ● PG Diploma In Entrepreneurship Development ● PG Diploma In Human Resources ● PGDM In Operations And Supply Chain Management ● PG Diploma In Journalism & Mass Communication ● PG Diploma In Hospital Management

Important Examination Dates

CUET 2022 Events	Dates
Online Submission Of Application Form	6th April to 6th May 2022 (up to 5:00 pm)
Last Date Of Successful Transaction Of Examination Fee	6th May 2022 (up to 11:50 pm)
Correction In The Particulars Of Application Form	To be announced
Downloading Of Admit Card	To be announced
Date(s) of Examination	First and the second week of July 2022
Duration of Examination	Slot 1: 195 minutes (3:15 hours) Slot 2: 225 minutes (3:45 hours)
Timing of Examination	Slot 1: 09.00 AM to 12.15 PM (IST) Slot 2: 03.00 PM to 06.45 PM (IST)
Centre, Date, Tests/Subjects, And Timing Of Examination	As indicated on the Admit Card
Display Of Recorded Responses And Provisional Answer Keys On the Website	To Be Announced
Declaration Of Result On The NTA Website	To Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria

The CUET 2022 academic qualification is different for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and PhD programmes. Therefore, the National Testing Agency has set the following criteria based on the different types of courses and reservations.

Courses	Eligibility Criteria For General	Eligibility Criteria For SC	Eligibility Criteria For ST	Eligibility Criteria For OBC	Eligibility Criteria For PWD
Undergraduate Courses	50% in Class 12 Boards	45% in Class 12 Boards	45% in Class 12 Boards	45% in Class 12 Boards	45% in Class 12 Boards
Post Graduate Courses	55% in Graduation	50% in Graduation	50% in Graduation	50% in Graduation	50% in Graduation
PHD programmes	55% in Post Graduation	45% in Post Graduation	45% in Post Graduation	50% in Post Graduation	45% in Post Graduation

Steps To Submit The Application Form

Follow the below-mentioned steps to fill the CUET 2022 application form online without difficulty.

● Go to the website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in./

● You will notice a ‘Register’ button; click on it.

● Go through the application instructions before filling out the form.

● Click on ‘Proceed.’

● Fill out the form and apply for the course you wish to enroll in.

● Upload your photograph, signature, and other documents that they ask for.

● Make online or offline payments.

● Print the form and keep it saved for future references.

Form Correction

Mistakes are likely to happen while filling up the form for CUET 2022 examination. Hence, the authorities provide the correction facility for every enrolled candidate. The candidate must correct the error within the given period, or the form might get rejected.

Application Fees

Students can pay for CUET 2022 through a credit/debit card or challan of any SBI bank branch. The following table consists of the fee structure for different categories.

Category	Debit/Credit Card Payment	Challan Payment
General/OBC	Rs. 800	Rs. 850 (Rs. 50 for bank commission)
SC/ST	Rs. 350	Rs. 400 (Rs. 50 for bank commission)
PWD	No Application Fee

CUET 2022 Syllabus

The CUET 2022 syllabus is well-detailed and covers all the important topics that a student should know in the course. In addition, the question paper is set with general knowledge, subject-specific, and language-specific questions that the students have appeared for in Class 12. Students can click on this link to view the syllabus for each course.

Examination Pattern

The CUET 2022 details provided by the authorities are as follows:

● The CUET 2022 examination will begin in the 3rd week of May 2022.

● Students need to appear for the examination online within the given time.

● The CUET 2022 examination will be held in 13 different languages, such as Odia, Marathi, English, Hindi, Tamil, Assamese, Punjabi, Bengali, Urdu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Telegu, etc.

● Multiple choice questions (MCQ) will appear for the examination.

● Students will get 2 hours to finish each paper of the CUET 2022 examination.

● There will be negative marking for each wrong answer. Students will get 1 mark for every right answer, and for the wrong answer, authorities will subtract 0.25 marks from the total.

Steps To Download The Admit Card

The admit card download date for the CUET 2022 examination will be announced soon. Students can follow the below process to download the admit card immediately after release and keep it safe until examination.

● Visit the website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in./

● Click on the admit card login link.

● Now enter your date of birth and application ID.

● Press on ‘Login.’

● The admit card will be displayed on the screen. You can then download or print the admit card for later use.

Examination Centres

While applying for the test, students can select four examination centres as per their preference. The exam centres are spread in 547 cities in India. Students can select the one that is closer to their home. If the seats in one centre are full, the candidates will get a seat on their next examination centre preference.

Cut-Off - CUET 2022

The CUET 2022 cut-off is determined by the universities based on the following factors:

Available seats in participating colleges or universities
The examination's difficulty level
Applicant's performance in the CUET test
The total number of students who registered for the CUET examination.

Hopefully, the guide has helped answer all your questions related to the Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) 2022. However, if you have more questions, you can contact the authorities or visit their official website and get them clarified.