CUET UG
Common University Entrance Test (UG)
Important dates
Eligibility criteria
12th pass or appearing — any stream; minimum marks vary by university and course
Exam pattern
Modular format — attempt only required sections per university requirements. Each section: 40–50 questions, 45 minutes.
Syllabus overview
Section 1A: Language test (13 options) — comprehension, grammar
Section 1B: Additional languages (20 options)
Section 2: Domain subjects matching your 12th subjects (27 domains)
Section 3: General Test — Maths/Reasoning/GK (optional for some universities)
Accepted colleges
Cutoff trends
DU top colleges (Miranda, Hindu, SRCC): 99–100 percentile in CUET for popular courses. State universities: 70–85 percentile sufficient.
Preparation tip
3–6 months of domain-specific preparation of dedicated preparation is recommended. Start with the official syllabus and previous year papers.
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