CUET Eligibility Criteria 2024 - National Testing Agency has published the CUET eligibility criteria 2024 and official notification on their website. To be eligible for various undergraduate programmes applicants must meet the minimum standards set by CUET. Applicants need to be aware that the eligibility requirements for CUET might vary based on the institutions and courses. Any candidate not adhering to the eligibility criteria might be disqualified in the later stages.
CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is a pivotal entrance test for admissions to undergraduate programmes at Central, state, deemed and other
CUET 2024 participating institutes. National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the CUET exam in a hybrid mode (CBT/pen- paper ).
CUET 2024: Eligibility for Undergraduate Program
Along with the admission notification NTA has released the eligibility criteria for CUET 2024. So, let us look at the eligibility requirements of CUET 2024.
- Candidates should score a minimum of 50% marks in their +2 examination in the General category and 45% for SC/ST candidates.
- Candidates should have taken up subjects in +2 depending upon the course they opt for.
- The candidate should be of Indian nationality.
- Candidates should apply to as many Participating Universities with as many options of the programmes as possible selected under CUET.
- Applicants can apply for CUET while attempting the qualifying examination of the university. However they would have to produce the passing certificate at the time of counselling.
CUET 2024: Age Limit
There is no age limit to appear for CUET 2024. However the candidates must fulfil the educational qualifications to be eligible for the CUET 2024 exam.
CUET 2024 Nationality
There are a few requirements that the candidates must meet to be eligible for the CUET 2024 exam:
- The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- A constituent subject of Nepal and Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who landed in India before 1 January 1962 to make India their permanent home and reside there permanently.
- Pakistanis, Burmese, Sri Lankans, Kenyans, Ugandans, Tanzanians, Zambians, Malawians, Zaireans, Ethiopians and people from Vietnam who permanently moved to India.
CUET 2024: Number of Attempts
As long as the candidate fulfils the educational requirements and other guidelines of the exam they can appear for the exam. There is no fixed number of attempts for the CUET exam. Thus candidates must adhere to the eligibility requirements to be able to attempt CUET.
CUET Eligibility Criteria: Key Points
- Each of the CUET participating universities decides its parameters for CUET eligibility.
- The sole criterion for admissions is expected to be based on CUET scores and Class XII board exam scores.
- The age limit hasn't been mentioned in the eligibility criteria. However once the NTA has released the eligibility requirements it might provide maximum and minimum age limits for the programmes.
CUET Eligibility Criteria: Reservation
Each Central University must adhere to the rules specified by the Government of India since CUET is a test for admissions to Undergraduate programmes at Central Universities established by an Act of Parliament. The SC/ST, OBC and PwD groups are given certain leeway in the CUET Eligibility section.
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Category
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Reservation
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Scheduled Castes
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15%
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Scheduled Tribes
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7.5%
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Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy)
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27%
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Persons with Disability
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5%
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All applicants must verify their credentials by referring to the CU
ET Eligibility Criteria and the CUET college and university to which they are applying. Before applying for the test or applying for admission the applicant should be informed of any documents that may be necessary.
FAQs
Q. What is the full form of CUET?
CUET stands for Common University Entrance Test earlier recognised as CUCET. The exam was previously conducted for admissions to Central Universities. However, now CUET is a common admission test for admissions to undergraduate programs at 400+ Central, State and other participating universities.
Q. What is the frequency of CUET exam?
Once a year.
Q. When will CUET be conducted?
National Testing Agency will conduct CUET 2024 from 15 May- 31 May 2024.
Q. When will the registration for CUET 2024 begin?
CUET 2024 registration has started and the last date to register is 26 March 2024.
Q. Will Delhi University accept CUET scores?
As per the latest admission policy released by Delhi University, Candidates will be given admissions based on their CUET scores. From now on, DU will not follow the class XII cut-off trend for admissions. Having a Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is to provide equal opportunities to the UG aspirants.
Q. Will CUET 2024 exam be online or offline?
CUET 2024 will be conducted in hybrid mode. The questions paper will contain MCQ-type questions.
Q. What documents might be necessary when applying for CUET or for admission?
Applicants must verify their credentials and be aware of any documents that may be required such as passing certificates reservation category certificates, etc., before applying for the test or admission.
Q. Where can candidates get more information about CUET and its preparation?
Detailed information about CUET including eligibility criteria, exam pattern, preparation resources, and updates, can be found on the official CUET and NTA websites as well as through educational platforms offering CUET courses.
Q. Are international students eligible for CUET?
International students from specific countries (like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) who have permanently moved to India are eligible for CUET.
