CUCET 2021: Admit Card (Out), Registration, Application Form, Exam Dates, Notification, Courses, Admission, Latest Updates

The Central University of Rajasthan has the official dates for CUCET 2021 examination. 14 Central Universities of India will organize CUCET 2021 Entrance Test. Candidates can start filling the form via online mode. Before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure that they are eligible to write the exam as per the eligibility criteria of CUCET.

Latest Updates for CUCET:

Sep 12, 2021: The hall tickets for the CUCET 2021 exam have been released today. Those who have successfully registered for the exam can download the same by logging in. Visit CUCET Admit Card for more information.
Aug 31, 2021: The last date to register for CUCET 2021 is extended to Sep 5 and the last date to make corrections in application forms is extended to Sep 6, 2021.

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What is CUCET?

The full form of CUCET is Central Universities Common Entrance Test. CUCET Exam is a national level entrance exam to provide a single-window opportunity to students seeking admission into various UG, PG & PhD programmes offered by 14 Central Universities of India.

Central Universities of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, South Bihar and Mahatma Gandhi University (Bihar) along with Bengaluru Dr B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) jointly participate in Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET 2021). The Central University of Rajasthan has the absolute right to conduct the CUCET 2021 examination and to decide about admissions and allotment of seats.

The CUCET Exam is conducted as an entrance test once a year for admission into various courses in these Central Universities. Candidates first have to appear for the CUCET Exam, then they can apply to the various courses at the Central Universities. Interested candidates should check whether they fit the eligibility criteria. Candidates can register for the CUCET Exam by going to the official website where they can also find other information regarding the CUCET Exam. Applicants can find out more information in detail below.

CUCET 2021 Highlights
Exam Name	CUCET
Full form	Central Universities Common Entrance Test
Conducting body	NTA
Level	National
Category	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Integrated and Doctoral
Mode	Offline i.e Pen and Paper-Based Test (PBT)
Medium	English
Official Website	cucet.nta.nic.in
Helpdesk	91-8130753836, 01463-238728

Courses offered through CUCET 2021

Aspirants can get admission into different courses of 12 participating universities. CUCET entrance exam covers a vast range of programs ranging from Undergraduate, Integrated, Post Graduation, diploma and PhD Programs.

Courses Offered through CUCET Exam 2021
Undergraduate Courses
B.Sc.	Bachelor of Science
BA	Bachelor of Arts
B.VOC	Bachelor of Vocational Education
BBA	Bachelor of Business Administration
BE	Bachelor of Engineering
B.Tech	Bachelor of Technology
Integrated Courses
Int. MBA	Integrated Master of Business Administration
Int. B.Tech	Integrated Bachelor of Technology
Int. M.Tech	Integrated Master of Technology
Int. MA	Integrated Master of Arts
Int. M. Sc	Integrated Master of Science
Int. BA-LLB	Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law
Int. B.Sc - M.Sc	Integrated Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
Int. M.Sc B.Ed.	Integrated Master of Science and Bachelor of Education
Postgraduate Courses
MBA	Master of Business Administration
MCA	Master of Computer Application
LLM	Master of Legislative Law
M.Ed	Master of Education
MHMCT	Master of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
MTTM	Master of Tourism & Travel Management
M.Sc	Master of Science
M.Tech	Master of Technology
M.Pharm	Master of Pharmacy
MA	Master of Arts
M.Com	Master of Commerce
MAJMC	Master of Journalism and Mass Communication

CUCET Exam Date 2021

The Central Universities shall conduct the CUCET as an entrance exam to provide admissions into different courses in these universities. Based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam, the applicants are given admission into these programs after the CUCET 2021 Counselling. The official dates for CUCET 2021 have been announced on Aug 16, 2021. The candidates can make a note of all the dates mentioned below so that they do not miss out on any important exam-related events.

CUCET Exam Dates 2021
Events	Dates
Release of official notification	Aug 16, 2021
CUCET 2021 Registration Start Date	Aug 16, 2021
CUCET 2021 Registration Last Date	Sep 5, 2021
Application form correction window	Sep 3, 2021 - Sep 6, 2021
CUCET Admit Card	Sep 12, 2021
CUCET 2021 - UG, PG, Research	Sep 15, 16, 23 & 24, 2021
CUCET 2021 Answer Key	To be announced
CUCET 2021 Answer Key Correction	To be announced
CUCET 2021 Final Answer Key	To be announced
CUCET Results 2021	To be announced
CUCET Counselling 2021	To be announced

CUCET 2021 Eligibility

The eligibility criteria may vary for different programs. The candidates need to check every participating University's eligibility criteria on its official website before filling the Application Form. Only the candidates with Indian citizenship can apply for CUCET 2021. Aspirants who have completed or are appearing in class 10+2 level examination or equivalent qualifying examination from a recognized University or Board are eligible to apply for Integrated and Undergraduate courses in the CUCET 2021 exam. Candidates need to have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university to be eligible to apply for postgraduate courses through CUCET entrance exam 2021.

The candidate should have fewer than 19 years for undergraduate courses and less than 25 years for postgraduate courses. Unfortunately, this age limit is only there in the Central University of Kerela and is not there in any other university.
For the UG courses, general category students should have scored at least 50% in class 12, and candidates belonging to SC/ST should have scored 45% in class 12. In addition, they should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology as compulsory subjects depending on the course they intend to apply for.
For the PG admissions, students from the general category should have scored 55% in their graduation from a recognized university, and students who belong to SC/ST/PWD/OBC category need to have scored at least 50% marks in their graduation from a recognized university.
For candidates wanting to pursue a Ph.D., the eligibility criteria are that they should have a master's degree with 55% marks for the general category, for the OBC candidates, it is 50%, and for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD, it is 45%. Apart from this, if a candidate has appeared for any national level exam like NBHM, GATE, or UGC-CSIR JRF, they need not appear for the CUCET entrance exam 2021.

CUCET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
CUCET Institution	Programs	Eligibility
Haryana	PG Program	Bachelor’s degree
	M.Phil Program	Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD)
	PhD program	M.Phil degree UGC CSIR-JRF NET SLET Teacher Fellowship Teacher in a constituent/affiliated college/department of the university [2 years research experience or in-service candidate with three years experience and has master’s degree with at least 55% of marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD) in the relevant subjects.]
Jammu	PG Program	Bachelor’s Degree
Jammu	M.Phil/ Ph.D program	Master’s degree
Jharkhand	Integrated programs	Class 12 or equivalent qualification
	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree
	PhD programs	Master’s Degree
Kashmir	Integrated programs	Class 12 or equivalent qualification
	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree
	M.Phil/ Ph. D programs	Master’s Degree
Kerala	UG Programs	Class 12 or equivalent qualification Age Limit: The candidates should not exceed 19 years of age as on 1 July, 2021.
Kerala	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree Age Limit: Candidates should not exceed 25 years of age as on 1 July, 2021.
Punjab	PG Programs (M.Sc/M.Pharm/M.A/M.Tech)	Bachelor’s Degree
	M.Phil Programs	Master’s degree
	PG Diploma Programs	Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s degree
Rajasthan	Integrated programs	Class 12 or equivalent qualification
	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree
	Ph.D. programs	Master’s degree
Tamil Nadu	Integrated programs	Class 12 or equivalent qualification
	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree
	Ph.D. programs	Master’s degree

CUCET 2021 Syllabus

The CUCET 2021 Syllabus varies for each level. Candidates need to undergo all of the syllabus sections for a detailed study related to CUCET 2021 and must meet the eligibility criteria for the entrance exam. For part A of all courses, the syllabus is the same. It will be general and similar to the aptitude test of any other entrance exam. Part A of the CUCET entrance exam will test the students in subjects like Mathematical skills, English Language, General Awareness, or General Knowledge, so candidates should study the topics that come under these subjects. The syllabus of Part B comprises of following sections:

CUCET UG Syllabus

For CUCET 2021 UG, most of the syllabus will be similar to the qualifying examination of the 12th standard. The syllabus includes normal sections of CBSE of class 12th for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.

CUCET PG Syllabus

Candidates need to undergo a specific subject for Domain Knowledge of Part B of CUCET 2021 PG.

How to prepare for CUCET 2021?

CUCET is an exam conducted for candidates studying at various levels. Therefore, CUCET Syllabus 2021 is different. However, preparation techniques remain the same. Following steps can be undertaken for a full proof preparation.

Syllabus: Candidates must first read the syllabus carefully and accordingly buy the study material for it. The correct books are also helpful for candidates who shall prepare for the CUCET 2021.
Practice: Candidates also must practice previous year's question papers and take mock tests online daily or weekly. This will improve the candidates'' speed and accuracy. In addition, this will help them remain confident and give them the idea of the CUCET 2021 exam.
Time Management: Candidates willing to give the CUCET exam should plan for the time during the exam smartly and efficiently. An adequate time slot should be assigned to every subject. Candidates should make a realistic and achievable timetable, and apart from this, candidates should make sure that topics will not be left undone.
Keeping Record: Candidates should keep a record of regular work and ensure an improvement over yesterday's work.
Priority: From the beginning of preparation, candidates should note points that they find difficult and focus on weaker topics and make them strong. Candidates need to prepare systematically.
Revision: Candidates should revise topics daily to become perfect in all sections related to CUCET Exam 2021. Apart from this, candidates should practice mock/sample test papers for self-evaluation regularly. As a result of solving the mock test, the candidate can become aware of the areas taking more time and thus require more practice.

CUCET 2021 Exam Pattern

CUCET 2021 examination will be conducted in online mode.

For all programs offered through CUCET 2021, except for the Integrated Programme/ MCA/ B.Voc./ LLB/ MBA or any other general ones, the paper will be divided into two parts, Part A will consist of 25 MCQs, and Part B will consist of 75 MCQs which will include 25 (Physics), 25 (Chemistry), 25 (Mathematics), 25 (Biology). For other programs, CUCET 2021 will have only one paper comprising 100 MCQs covering English language, reasoning, data interpretations/numerical ability, general awareness, and analytical skills.

Part A consists of English Language, Mathematical Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical Skills, whereas Part B will be based on Domain Knowledge. Part B will have 3, 4, or 5 sections with 25 questions per section. Therefore, a candidate is required to answer a set of any three sections (75 questions) relevant to the course he/she is applying for.

Candidates are awarded one mark for a correct answer, and a 0.25 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for the research program.

CUCET 2021 Registration

The first step towards taking admission to any of the participating universities is CUCET registration 2021. After referring to the complete eligibility criteria, the candidates must decide whether they would like to proceed with the CUCET registration or not. Those candidates who do not satisfy the CUCET 2021 eligibility criteria should not fill the application form either, as their candidature would get canceled at the later stages. All the information related to CUCET registration and application is discussed in this section:

How to apply for CUCET?

Candidates can apply in online mode only. For applying, candidates need to go to the official website of CUCET. Various steps in applying for CUCET 2021 are as follows:

The first step of the application is Online Registration, and after registration, the candidate will receive an Applicant ID.
For Logging in, the candidate needs to enter the Application ID and his/her Date of birth.
The next step is that the candidate has to enter personal and educational details.
Upload scanned images of his/her photograph and signature.
Pay the application fees for the CUCET exam.

CUCET 2021 Application Form

The application form for CUCET was available on the official website and can only be filled in online mode. The process consists of three steps: registration, filling up personal and educational details, and finally, the payment of the application fee. Personal details include email ID, mobile number, etc. In addition, candidates can check the exam dates of CUCET such that they should not miss out on any important events related to exam dates. The CUCET 2021 application fee varies from one category to another. It can be paid online or through a Bank Challan. Candidates can apply for three participating universities at maximum and opt for only three programs offered at each of the participating universities. It is advisable to check the detailed CUCET 2021 Application Form specifications to make your form-filling process hassle-free. The category-wise CUCET 2021 application fee is given in the table below:

CUCET 2021 Application Fees
Category	Fees
General/ OBC	INR 800
SC/ST	INR 350

Documents Required

Before filling CUCET 2021 Application Form online, the candidate is required to have scanned images of the following specific things:

Candidate's recent photograph: Candidates need to upload scanned images of their recent color photograph taken on a white/light background.
Signature as per given specifications: Signature should be made on white paper using a black ink pen.

CUCET 2021 Admit Card

The CUCET 2021 Admit card was released on the official website. The CUCET 2021 admit card contains important information which the candidates must read carefully. The CUCET 2021 admit card contains the candidates'' name, candidates'' roll number, application number, exam centre, exam timing, rules, and guidelines that the candidate must adhere to on the exam day. Along with the CUCET 2021 admit card, the candidates will also need to carry another essential document of ID proof such as the Aadhar card, PAN card, college ID, etc.

How to download CUCET Admit Card?

Candidates can download their CUCET 2021 Admit Card from the official website only. To download their CUCET 2021 Admit Card, the following steps must be followed -

The candidates must visit the official website.
Click on the CUCET 2021 admit card link.
The candidate must enter the registration number and the password.
The CUCET 2021 admit card will be displayed on the screen, and candidates must download it.
The candidates, after downloading it, must take a printout of the CUCET 2021 Admit card.

CUCET 2021 Exam Centres

CUCET 2021 will occur in 119 different centres across 22 states in India and one centre in Nepal. Kathmandu in Nepal is the only CUCET 2021 test centre outside of India. Details for Exam Centre is given below:

Exam Centre Selection: At the time of filling the CUCET 2021 Application form, candidates will have the option to select two different states and cities. Candidates should select any 4 cities from the exam centre drop-down list based on candidates'' convenience. (If less than 100 candidates registered for a particular CUCET 2021 Exam Centre then, in that case, that particular CUCET 2021 exam centre will be cancelled, and the applicant will be allocated with new CUCET 2021 exam centre which is nearby.

Candidates should reach their allotted CUCET 2021 exam centre at least 30 minutes before the given reporting time. All candidates must carry their CUCET 2021 admit card and a photo ID proof with them. On failing to do so, the candidate will not be allowed in the examination hall.

CUCET 2021 Answer Key

The CUCET 2021 will release two answer keys which is the provisional one and the other is the official one. The CUCET 2021 Provisional answer key can be challenged or candidates can 'raise objections' if they think any of the answers are incorrect. The CUCET 2021 official answer key will release after taking all the objections into account. The CUCET 2021 Result will be based on the final answer key. The CUCET 2021 Answer Key dates haven't been announced yet. The candidates are advised to check this page regularly for all the upcoming announcements related to the release of the CUCET answer key.

How to download the CUCET 2021 Answer Key?

The CUCET 2021 answer key will be released on the official website, and the steps are as follows-

Step 1: Visit the official website.
Step 2: Click on "Download Answer Key''. A login page will appear.
Step 3: Then login with the login credentials along with your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Step 4: The CUCET 2021 answer key will display on the screen.
Step 5: Click on the "Download'' button.

The CUCET 2021 answer key is important so candidates can count the scores and estimate their scores.

CUCET 2021 Result

Candidates can check the CUCET 2021 answer key from the official website one or two days after the exam. If candidates have any grievances concerning official answer keys, then-candidate can contact the CUCET helpdesk. CUCET Results 2021 are announced on the official website of CUCET. The CUCET 2021 Results will be declared on #result_date.

How to download CUCET 2021 Result?

Given below is the step-by-step procedure one can follow to download the CUCET 2021 Result.

Step 1: Go to the official website
Step 2: If the result has been declared, candidates will find the "CUCET 2021 Result" option.
Step 3: Click on the Result link.
Step 4: Now candidates will be redirected to a new screen where they will have to enter their roll number and password.
Step 5: After logging in, candidates can view and download the result.
Step 6: Candidates are advised to take prints of the CUCET 2021 Result for future references.

CUCET 2021 Cut Off

The CUCET 2021 cut off will release soon after the results are announced. The cut off is the lowest mark possible to get admission into the institution. As the exam is concerned with various universities, the cut off of each University for each course is different. Also, the cut off will vary from one category to another. Various cut-offs are published online by participating Universities.

To get admission into Central universities, the candidate must meet the necessary CUCET 2021 Cut Off. Only the candidate who scores more than the CUCET 2021 cut off can appear for the CUCET 2021 counselling. The CUCET cut off is decided by the conducting authorities. The cut off is calculated based on many different components like the number of students who appeared for the exam, difficulty level of the exam; last year cut off marks and other factors. The candidate will not be able to participate in the admission process if he/she does not satisfy the CUCET 2021 cut off requirement.

Read More: CUCET Cut Off 2021

CUCET 2021 Counselling

After the declaration of CUCET 2021 results, candidates need to register themselves on the concerned Universityuniversity's official website. Then respective participating Universities will declare counselling/admission schedule and merit list based on weightage on CUCET 2021 and other criteria.

CUCET 2021 Counselling allotment of seats will be done online. Seats for qualified candidates will be allotted based on the candidate's rank and seats for the preferred course at the preferred University.

Based on the cutoff decided by each participating institution, the candidate can appear for counselling. After getting the desired institution in counselling, the candidate must report to the institution with all required documents and pay fees. After that, admission will be given to him/her.

CUCET Previous year papers and sample papers

The CUCET 2021 exam needs a good amount of preparation and practice. The CUCET 2021 aspirants must take the example and the help of mocks tests and sample papers. The practice of taking mock tests daily or weekly is an essential step towards preparing for the CUCET 2021 exam.

CUCET 2021 Reference Books

The CUCET exam is conducted for admission into different courses offered by multiple Central Universities in India. The exam will be of two types as Part-A and Part-B. Part-B test will contain Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. Still, Part-A of the exam will be a general aptitude test with sections like English, General Awareness, Analytical Ability, Mathematical Skills, etc. It will be like any other aptitude test. It is important to do well in each section of the exam. While preparing for the CUCET 2021 Exam, candidates must study every section thoroughly and revise the material. Candidates can use different Reference books available. Following is the list of some of the most essential CUCET 2021 Reference Books.

English

Word Power Made Easy - Norman Lewis
English Grammar in Use - Raymond Murphy
Competitive English Grammar and Composition - Arihant Publications

General Awareness

General Knowledge - Arihant Publications
India Year Book
Manorama Year Book
Newspapers - The Hindu, Indian Express, Economic Times

Mathematical Skills

Complete Mathematics - Lucent's Publication
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams - R. S. Agarwal
Quantitative Aptitude for CAT - Nishit Sinha

Analytical Ability

Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning - R.S. Agarwal
Analytical and Logical Reasoning - Arihant Publications
Analytical Reasoning - M. K. Pandey

Guidelines for CUCET 2021

Guidelines below are added for applicants for the CUCET entrance exam. Before going to an exam on exam day, candidates need to look at the following instructions to avoid any hassle.

Admit Card Details: Candidates need to check their Admit Card carefully for their Name, Paper, Date of Birth, Gender, Exam Centre Name, City, State.
Reporting Time: Candidates are advised to reach the exam venue well before the commencement of the examination to complete registration formalities well before the commencement of the exam. The registration desk will close 5 minutes before the examination.
Relaxation under PWD: A copy of the PwD certificate in the prescribed format must be carried by candidates to claim relaxation under the PWD category.
Question Paper Medium: Candidates should ensure that the question paper available on the computer is as per their choice of medium. Concerned invigilator should be notified in the case question paper is in medium other than their choice.
Seat Allotment: Candidates are not allowed to enter the examination hall after the commencement of the examination. A seat indicating roll number will be allocated to each candidate. Candidature will be cancelled if the candidate is found to have changed their room/seat allotted.
Prohibited Items: Candidates cannot carry any textual material, calculators, pen, slide rules, log tables, electronic watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written material, bits of papers, mobile phone, pager or any other device.

Note: Smoking or eating is strictly prohibited in the exam hall. Candidates cannot leave their seat or examination hall until the standard duration of the exam without permission of the Centre Superintendent or the Invigilator.

CUCET Colleges and Contact Details

Contact Details of CUCET Colleges 2021 are given in below tabular format:

CUCET Colleges and Contact Details
Participating University/College	Help Desk Number
Central University of Haryana	[email protected], 01285-249432
Central University of Jammu	8493867319 & 01923-249657 ext 206
Central University of Jharkhand	+91-7654227570
Central University of Karnataka	[email protected], 08477226756
Central University of Kashmir	0194-2315290, 08803426277
Central University of Kerala	+91467 – 2232419, 2232405
Central University of Punjab	0164-2864109, 09464269330
Central University of Rajasthan	01463-238728
Central University of South Bihar	[email protected], +919430906504, 0612-2784113, 0612-2226538
Central University of Tamil Nadu	[email protected], 04366-277261
Central University of Andhra Pradesh	[email protected]
Central University of Gujarat	[email protected], +91 79-23977446
Central University of Assam	[email protected], +91-03842-270806
Mahatma Gandhi University	[email protected]
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar School of Economics	[email protected], 080-22243350

FAQs

What are the programs offered by CUCET?

There are different programs that are offered which vary from one participating university to another. Also, different programs are there at different levels whether it is undergraduate, postgraduate, or P.hd level in these universities. Thus, there are several options and disciplines for applicants to choose from

Is there any age limit for applying?

Age is no bar for a candidate applying for CUCET Exam. The only exemption is the Central University of Kerala where a candidate should be less than 19 years old for undergraduate courses and less than 25 years old for postgraduate courses.

What is the tuition fee that candidate has to pay?

Tuition fees vary from one participating university to another, and from one course to another. Candidate can find out the tuition fee for their respective course from the official website of the same.

Can I edit University or program details in the CUCET Form?

If the correction window of the CUCET Application is open then applicants can make desired changes in the form. In case the window is closed you can request the changes to be made during the CUCET Counseling.

What if I am facing difficulty in form filling?

You can contact authorities with contact information. You can also try refreshing the page and make sure that you have stable internet connection. For more details on the process of application click, CUCET 2020 Application Form.

How can I prepare for the CUCET Exam?

Before starting the preparation for the CUCET Exam, candidates should understand the CUCET Syllabus and CUCET Exam Pattern thoroughly. The CUCET Exam contains sections like General Awareness, English, Mathematical Aptitude, Analytical Skills. Candidates should assess themselves and find out their strengths and weaknesses and plan their preparation strategy accordingly.

What is the exam pattern in the CUCET Exam?

The CUCET Exam consists of objective type questions which means Multiple Choice Questions i.e MCQ will be asked. The CUCET Exam for any general program will have 2 parts, A and B; with having 25 and 75 MCQs in them respectively. The exam will have negative marking. Candidates can know more about the CUCET Exam Pattern above.

What is the marking scheme for the CUCET Exam?

The CUCET Exam has a regular marking scheme where students will be awarded one mark on giving a correct answer. There is no deduction in marks if the answer is incorrect. No marks are awarded if the question is not answered.

How can I download the CUCET Admit Card?

Once the candidate has successfully registered for the CUCET Exam, he/she will immediately get the CUCET Admit Card on their registered email id.

I have completed BSc, can I apply to CUCET Exam for MSc admission?

Yes, you can apply to the CUCET Exam. The CUCET exam is conducted by central universities and state universities for admissions into various courses in these universities. These universities offer admission to different UG, PG and Ph.D. level programs of various streams like mathematics, law, sciences, engineering, management, and public health. So if you wish to pursue MSc at any of these central universities, you can apply to the CUCET Exam and get admission into the desired program provided that you fulfill the CUCET Eligibility Criteria.

What is the best university which comes under CUCET?

There are many universities that are good that come under the CUCET umbrella some of which can be Central University of Rajasthan, Central University of Gujarat, Central University of Kerala as well as the Central University of Punjab. The definition of best depends on the candidate. Candidate has to consider a few different aspects while making a selection like an infrastructure, connectivity, and facilities and quality of the course, and placements for the same they plan to apply.