CUET 2028: Syllabus, Exam Date, Registration, Notification, Eligibility, Registration, Full Form and Pattern

Q: Can I apply for multiple courses in CUET 2028?

Yes. However, it is recommended that the candidate checks the subject requirements of each university before applying.

Table of Contents

What is CUET?
What is the CUET 2028 exam pattern?
What is the CUET 2028 syllabus?
What are the CUET 2028 eligibility criteria?
What are the CUET 2028 important dates?
What is the CUET 2028 application process?
What is the CUET 2028 application fee?
Which universities accept the CUET 2028 score?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is CUET?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts a national-level entrance exam, the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), for undergraduate admissions across streams. With the goal of instilling the 'One Nation, One Entrance Exam' ideology, this entrance examination has been designed to admit students regardless of domain, caste, ethnicity, or economic and financial status. Every year, more than 10 lakh candidates attend CUET to compete for admission to over 500 prestigious universities across all disciplines.

In this article, Hitbullseye will explain the CUET 2028 Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Registration Process, and Important Dates. This article also discusses the entrance examination fee structure and provides a comprehensive list of universities that accept it.

What is the CUET 2028 Exam Pattern?

The CUET exam pattern is divided into three sections: Indian languages, 23 domain-specific subjects, and one General Aptitude test, for a total of 37 subjects. Candidates can choose up to five subjects, including languages and the General Aptitude Test, regardless of what they studied in Class XII. The CUET format suggests that the candidate choose subjects based on the eligibility criteria for a programme at a desired university.

For more information on the CUET exam pattern, refer to the table below:

Aspect	Details
Mode of the Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	50 questions for each test paper. All Questions are compulsory.
Sectional Division	Paper-I: Language Paper- II: Domain Subjects (Syllabus as per NCERT Class 12) Paper- III: General Aptitude Test
Duration	Each test paper would be 60 minutes. Compensatory time for PwBD candidates; 20 minutes for each hour.
Marking Scheme	+5 for correct answer -1 for incorrect answer

What is the CUET 2028 Syllabus?

NTA has neatly defined the languages and domain subjects available for students to choose from. Appearing candidates can choose up to five languages and/or domain subjects. The following charts define the language and domain subjects available to aspirants, along with themes of all three sections that commonly appear in the CUET entrance exam.

Paper I: Language

The Language section of the CUET exam evaluates candidates' Reading Comprehension skills using different types of passages, including factual, literary, and narrative. This Language section consists of 13 languages. Below is the list of languages offered in the CUET exam along with common themes:

Languages Available
English	Hindi	Assamese	Bengali	Gujarati
Kannada	Malayalam	Marathi	Odia	Punjabi
Tamil	Telugu	Urdu
Common Themes
Verbal Ability	Rearranging Parts	Choosing Correct Word	Synonyms & Antonyms	Vocabulary

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Paper II: Domain Subjects

In the Domain Subject Section, NTA offers a total of 23 subjects for CUET. For these programs, admissions are to be made on the basis of performance in the General Aptitude Test. The syllabus for Domain Subjects is based on the class 12 syllabus. Below is the list of subjects offered:

Anthropology	Geography/Geology	Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India	Computer Science/Informatics Practices
Physical Education/NCC/Yoga	Sociology	Economics/Business Economics	Performing Arts
Business Studies	Political Science	Fine Arts/Visual Arts	Psychology
Accountancy	Physics	Mathematics	Mass Media/Mass Communication
Environmental Studies	Biology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry	Chemistry	Sanskrit
Home Science	History	Agriculture

Paper III: General Aptitude Test

Common Themes
Logical Reasoning	General Knowledge	General Mental Ability	Quantitative Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning	Numerical Ability	Current Affairs

What is the CUET 2028 Eligibility Criteria?

It is mandatory that the aspirant meets the basic eligibility requirements in order to appear for CUET 2028:

Qualification: Class 12 pass or appearing in 2028 from a recognised board.
Minimum Marks: 50% (General) and 45% (SC/ST/OBC). For B.Tech courses, 45% (General) and 40% (SC/ST/OBC)
Age Limit: No age restrictions

What are the CUET 2028 Important Dates?

CUET is typically held in the month of May across multiple days and slots. The following table details the tentative dates for CUET 2028. Please note that these dates are only tentative and are being quoted based on the previous years’ CUET important dates.

Event	Tentative Dates
CUET 2028 Registration Start Date	First week of January 2028
CUET UG 2028 Registration End Date	Last week of January 2028
Last date for fee payment	End of January 2028
Application Correction Window	First week of February 2028
Announcement of City of CUET UG 2028 Exam	Fourth week of April 2028
CUET Admit Card Release	First week of May 2028 (usually 5–10 days before each exam paper)
CUET 2028 (UG) Exam	Second week of May 2028 to Fourth week of May 2028
CUET 2028 Answer Key Release Date	Second week of June 2028
CUET 2028 Answer Key Objection Submission	Second week of June 2028
CUET 2028 Result Date	Fourth week of June 2028
Counselling Session (Tentative)	Second week of July 2028 onwards

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What is the CUET 2028 Application Process?

The CUET 2028 application process will be completely online. The application form for CUET UG 2028 will be available on the official NTA website. Candidates have to first register and note down the system-generated application number. Create the password and proceed to choose complete verification as instructed.

Next, complete the application form, including filling up of personal details and educational qualifications. Then carefully select the test paper details and examination city. Upload the images and documents (as required). There will be a live image capture as well through a web camera.

After all the formalities are completed, the candidates are required to pay the examination fee online using net banking, credit card, debit card, and UPI. Please note that the fee cannot be paid offline.

Once the candidate has successfully paid the fee, they are advised to download, save, and print a copy of the Confirmation Page of the CUET UG 2028 Application Form for future reference.

STEP 1: Access the Registration Form
STEP 2: Fill in the Application Form
STEP 3: Upload the needed documents
1. Photograph: 10 kb to 200 kb and in JPG/JPEG format.
2. Signature: 10 kb to 50 kb and in JPG/JPEG format.
3. Disability/UDID Certificate (if any): Scanned copy between 50 kb to 300 kb.
STEP 4: Fee Payment
STEP 5: Downloading Confirmation Page

What is the CUET 2028 Application Fee?

CUET follows a unique structure of fee payment, which can be determined on the basis of the subject selection. Consult the table below to get an idea of the fee the candidate would be expected to pay.

Category	Up to 3 Subjects	Additional Subject
General (UR)	₹1000	₹400 (each)
OBC (NCL)/EWS	₹900	₹375 (each)
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender	₹800	₹350 (each)
Centers Outside India	₹4500	₹1800 (each)

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Which Universities Accept CUET 2028 Scores?

The following table helps you understand the universities/colleges that accept the CUET score along with their respective state and cities:

University/College	State	City
Aligarh Muslim University	Uttar Pradesh	Aligarh
Assam University	Assam	Silchar
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow
Banaras Hindu University	Uttar Pradesh	Varanasi
Central Agricultural University	Manipur	Imphal
Central Sanskrit University	Delhi	New Delhi
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh	Vizianagaram
Central University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh	Anantapur
Central University of Gujarat	Gujarat	Gandhinagar
Central University of Haryana	Haryana	Mahendragarh
Central University of Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh	Dharamsala
Central University of Jammu	Jammu and Kashmir	Jammu
Central University of Jharkhand	Jharkhand	Ranchi
Central University of Karnataka	Karnataka	Kalaburagi
Central University of Kashmir	Jammu and Kashmir	Srinagar
Central University of Kerala	Kerala	Kasaragod
Central University of Odisha	Odisha	Koraput
Central University of Punjab	Punjab	Bathinda
Central University of Rajasthan	Rajasthan	Ajmer
Central University of South Bihar	Bihar	Gaya
Central University of Tamil Nadu	Tamil Nadu	Tiruvarur
Delhi University	Delhi	New Delhi
Dr Hari Singh Gour University	Madhya Pradesh	Sagar
Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University	Bihar	Samastipur
English and Foreign Languages University	Telangana	Hyderabad
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya	Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University	Uttarakhand	Srinagar
Indian Maritime University	Tamil Nadu	Chennai
Indira Gandhi National Open University	Delhi	New Delhi
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University	Madhya Pradesh	Amarkantak
Jamia Millia Islamia	Delhi	New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University	Delhi	New Delhi
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	Maharashtra	Wardha
Mahatma Gandhi Central University	Bihar	Motihari
Manipur University	Manipur	Imphal
Maulana Azad National Urdu University	Telangana	Hyderabad
Mizoram University	Mizoram	Aizawl
Nagaland University	Nagaland	Lumami
Nalanda University	Bihar	Rajgir, Nalanda
National Sanskrit University	Andhra Pradesh	Tirupati
National Sports University	Manipur	Imphal
North-Eastern Hill University	Meghalaya	Shillong
Pondicherry University	Puducherry	Pondicherry
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University	Uttar Pradesh	Raebareli
Rajiv Gandhi University	Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University	Uttar Pradesh	Jhansi
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University	Delhi	New Delhi
Sikkim University	Sikkim	Gangtok
South Asian University	Delhi	New Delhi
Tezpur University	Assam	Tezpur
Tripura University	Tripura	Agartala
University of Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh	Prayagraj
University of Hyderabad	Telangana	Hyderabad
Visva-Bharati University	West Bengal	Santiniketan

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: I am yet to complete my Class 12 Board exams. Can I apply for CUET 2028?

A: Yes, students appearing for Class 12 exams in 2028 can apply, provided they meet the minimum eligibility criteria at the time of counselling and/or admissions.

Q: How many times can I appear for CUET?

A: As per rules and regulations defined by NTA, there is no restriction on the number of attempts, as long as candidates meet the eligibility criteria. However, for a particular year, candidates can appear only for slated dates and shifts for the papers they have opted for.

Q: Can I edit my CUET 2028 application after submission?

A: NTA usually provides a correction window for limited changes; the dates for the same are defined in the official notification. There are specific fields that can be edited.

Q: Can I apply for multiple courses in CUET 2028?

A: Yes. However, it is recommended that the candidate check each university's subject requirements before applying.

Q: When will CUET 2028 admit cards be released?

A: CUET 2028 admit cards are expected to be released in May. In general, the CUET UG admit cards are released four to five days prior to each exam paper. Before that, NTA releases an advance intimation to exam city slip, informing candidates about the city where their exam center will be located.

Q: How do I check my CUET 2028 exam center?

A: Generally, NTA releases the exam city intimation slip before the admit card, mentioning the allotted city. The exact center details will be on the admit card, which will carry the complete address and location.

Q: Can I change my CUET 2028 exam center?

A: No, the CUET exam centers are allotted based on candidate preferences and availability. Changes will not be allowed.

Q: How is the CUET 2028 cut-off decided?

A: CUET cut-offs are defined and decided by universities based on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability.

Q: What happens after CUET 2028 results?

A: After the entrance examination and results, universities conduct their own counselling process based on CUET scores. Candidates must register for university counselling and participate in seat allocation rounds. Final admission will be confirmed based on the document verification and fee payment at the university.

Q: Will the CUET 2028 counselling be conducted by NTA?

A: No, individual universities conduct their own counselling based on CUET scores and their cut-off ranges.

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