CUCET is an entrance exam, which is conducted by Central University (CU). It is a university-level examination, which takes place online and is mandatory if you want to get admission to various UG & PG engineering or management courses offered by Central Universities. Central Universities also offer scholarships for these undergraduate and postgraduate courses. CUCET entrance exam is your gateway ticket in case you want admission to these prestigious colleges.
CUCET Entrance Exam 2022 Exam Highlights
Conducting Body
NTA
Examination Mode
CBT
Language
English
Duration
2 hours
Type of Questions
MCQ
Negative Marking
Yes
Sections and Number of Questions
Part A: 25 questions Part B: 75 questions Some Integrated Papers: 100 questions
Courses Offered
Integrated/ undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research Programs
CUCET Entrance Exam 2022 is likely to be conducted in June 2022. Students who have completed their 12th or are pursuing an undergraduate degree are eligible to appear for the CUCET exam and can fill CUCET 2022 Application form by the 3rd week of March 2022 (Tentatively). You can visit their official website for more details and information, as the eligibility criteria for UG & PG programs are different.
The questions paper for the CUCET entrance examination 2022 will be divided into two sections, out of which Part A consists of 25 MCQ questions and Part B comes with 75 MCQ-type questions. So, there will be a total of 100 questions. The candidates will be rewarded with 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
The syllabus of CUCET 2022 varies from course to course. Some important subjects in CUCET 2022 are Reasoning, English, Analytical Skills, General Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Numerical Aptitude, General Knowledge, and some topics are also included streamwise. For UG students need to cover, Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.
The cut-off for CUCET 2022 will be shared by participating colleges separately. It will vary from course to course and categories. A merit list will also be prepared on the basis of marks scored by candidates in CUCET 2022.
Candidates will be able to download their CUCET admit card in the second week of May (Tentatively).
CUCET 2022 Entrance Exam Dates (Tentative)
Events
Dates for UG and PG
CUCET Application form
3rd week of March 2022
CUCET Application form ends
2nd week of April 2022
Last date for payment of fee online
4th week of April 2022
Release of Admit card
2nd week of May 2022
CUCET 2022 Exam Dates for UG and PG
June 2022
Provisional CUCET answer key 2022
June 2022
Last date for Raising Objections against CUCET Answer key
1st week of June 2022
Final CUCET answer key
2nd week of June 2022
Result
3rd week of June 2022
CUCET 2022 merit list
To be announced
Counseling of CUCET 2022
2nd week of July 2022
CUCET Exam 2022 Syllabus for Section 1 (Physics)
Measurement
Gravitation
Electrostatics
Motion in one dimension
Oscillatory motion
Current Electricity
Laws of Motion, Motion in two dimensions
Mechanics of solids and fluids
Magnetic Effect of Current
Work, Power, and Energy
Heat and thermodynamics
Magnetism in Matter
Linear Momentum & collisions
Wave
Electromagnetic induction
Rotation of a rigid body about a fixed axis
Ray Optics and optical instruments
Wave Optics & Modern Physics
CUCET 2022 Entrance Exam Syllabus for Section 2 (Chemistry)
Atomic Structure
Catalysis
Thermochemistry
Chemical Bonding
Colloids
General Organic Chemistry
Redox Reactions
Colligative Properties of Solution
Reaction intermediates
Chemical Equilibrium and Kinetics
Periodic Table
Isomerism
Acid-Base concepts
Preparation and Properties of certain substances
Polymers
Electrochemistry
Solid State
Carbohydrates
CUCET 2022 Syllabus for Section 3 (Mathematics)
Algebra
Probability
Trigonometry
Coordinate Geometry
Calculus
Vectors
Dynamics
Statics
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CUCET Syllabus for Section 4 (Biology)
Zoology
Origin of Life
Applied Biology
Human Genetics and Eugenics
Organic Evolution
Mammalian Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Botany
Plant Cell
Genetics
Cell Differentiation Plant Tissue
Protoplasm
Seeds in angiosperm plants
Anatomy of Root, Stem, and Leaf
Ecology
Fruits
Important Phylum
Ecosystem
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Total 14 Central and 4 state universities will be participating in CUCET 2022. Each university has its own unique eligibility criteria for the participating candidates. CUCET entrance exam offers three types of courses including Undergraduate, Research & Integrated PG courses. Students should go through the eligibility criteria for their respective courses separately.
Course
% Required
Subjects Required
Category
UG
50% in 12th
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Biology
General
45% in 12th
SC/ST
PG
55% in UG
Bachelor’s in same field Or any associated field in which the candidate wishes to take Masters
You will have to fill in all the mandatory details including academic, personal, and more.
Keep the scanned copy of your documents, photograph, and signature handy.
You will have to pay an application fee.
Do not forget to take out the printouts of the application form.
CUCET 2022 Application Fee:
You can pay the application fee via debit/credit card/net banking or Challan of SBI bank in any SBI branch.
GST and other taxes are also applicable.
The PwD candidates are exempted.
Category
Payment via online/debit/credit card
Payment via Challan
Application Fee
Application Fee
Bank Commission
Total Fee to be paid
General/OBC
INR 800 for three PUs
INR 800
INR 50
INR 850
SC/ST
INR 350 for three PUs
INR 350
INR 400
PWD
Exempted from Application Fee
CUCET Entrance Exam 2022 Form Correction
Candidates appearing for CUCET 2022 will be able to correct their application forms in case they missed something or filled incorrect information.
Candidates are eligible to edit a few details in their application form.
Candidates can also change their CUCET exam centers as two more have been added by the NTA.
Candidates are also eligible to either cancel or edit their pre-selected examination centers in case they want to opt for the ones that have been newly added.
CUCET 2022 Admit Card
The Admit Card for the CUCET 2022 will be sent to the applicant’s registered email ID. You need to download it and take the printout.
You can also download the admit card from CUCET official website.
The details present on the CUCET admit card include the candidate’s roll number, examination center, exam date, timings, etc.
Carrying admit card is important on the day of examination.
You now have ample reasons to apply for this examination. Do not miss this opportunity! ALL THE BEST!