CUET 2022: Counselling, Admissions, Cutoff, Result, Colleges, Latest Update

CUET 2022 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) has re-opened the CUET application correction window at the official website - cuet.samarth.ac.in. Earlier, the CUET counselling 2022 started on September 17. The CUET result 2022 was out on September 16. The CUET final answer key 2022 will be out soon.  Candidates could raise objections against the CUET answer key till September 10. NTA conducted the CUET re-test on September 11. The CUET 2022 exam was concluded on August 30. The CUET UG admit card 2022 for phase 6 was issued on August 21, for exams held on August 24, 25 and 26 at cuet.samarth.ac.in. 

The CUET counselling 2022 has been started by the individual universities like NRTI, TISS, BHU after the entrance exam result. The candidates can also check their allotted exam cities through CUET 2022 advance city intimation slip.

The CUET 2022 was conducted in six phases. NTA conducted the CUET entrance test in 489 exam centres located in 259 cities in India and 9 cities outside India.

The CUET registration window 2022 was closed on June 26 (11:50 pm). NTA has also closed the CUET 2022 application form correction window till June 26 and registered students could make corrections in their registration form using their login details. 

A total of 44 central universities and 46 other universities will be offering admissions to their undergraduate courses on the basis of CUET UG 2022 scores.

CUET 2022 consist of 4 sections and was conducted in 13 languages. CUET syllabus can be downloaded from cuet.samarth.ac.in Counselling and admissions via CUET exam will be university-specific.

Latest CUET 2022 Updates:

September 16, 2022: CUET Result 2022 Declared: 35% miss exam; how percentile score is calculated

September 16, 2022: CUET UG 2022 results declared, universities to prepare own merit lists: NTA

August 30, 2022: CUET UG 2022 debut edition saw 60% attendance: National Testing Agency

August 7, 2022: CUET 2022: Postponed exams to be held between August 24-28, says UGC chairman

August 6, 2022: CUET 2022: NTA to take strict action against exam centres failing to comply with protocols

August 6, 2022: What is happening with CUET candidates is story of every youth of the country: Rahul Gandhi

Apr 20, 2022: CUET 2022: Know how to apply for Delhi University admission, application dates

Apr 20, 2022: Delhi University takes various initiatives to inform students about CUET 2022

Apr 20, 2022: CUET will be held twice from next year: Report

Apr 12, 2022: CUET 2022 Registration: Important points regarding eligibility criteria

Apr 11, 2022: CUET 2022: Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw CUET

Apr 7, 2022: CUET registration 2022 begins at cuet.samarth.ac.in; admission guidelines, how to register

Mar 28, 2022: CUCET 2022: Jamia Millia Islamia decides to hold CUET for 8 selected courses only

Mar 27, 2022: CUET 2022 exam based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus; How UG admissions will work this year

CUET Full Form

CUET stands for Common University Entrance Test. It is the successor of the CUCET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test) exam, which used to be conducted by NTA until 2021.

CUET 2022 Exam Details

Admissions to the UG programmes at 44 central universities and 46 other universities will be through CUET 2022. The complete form of CUET is Common University Entrance Test. Conducted by NTA, CUET  2022 is a computer-based test being held in 13 languages and based on the Class 12 syllabus. 

• CUET 2022 Exam Pattern has been changed. The CUET paper now has 4 sections. 

• CUET Syllabus 2022 is based on the NCERT syllabus. However sections IA and IB is language based and will test a student on their vocabulary, aptitude and reading skills. CUET 2022 exam pattern varies for each section.

• By practising the CUET 2022 sample papers, candidates can increase their chances to ace the CUET 2022 examination. Solving CUCET sample papers 2022 after completing the CUET syllabus 2022 will help candidates to identify the gaps in their knowledge and they can rectify them before the exam.

• Each participating institute will determine the CUET 2022 Cut off separately. For different courses and categories, the Cut off score will also vary. A merit list will be prepared based on the scores obtained by applicants in the entrance test.

• The National Testing Agency is considering conducting CUET twice a year from 2023.

CUET exam 2022 - Highlights

 What is CUET?

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts Common University Entrance Test (CUET (UG)) for admission to the undergraduate courses in 44 Central Universities and 46 other universities for the academic year 2022-23. This is in accordance with the UGC Public Notice dated March 21, 2022. CUET 2022 will facilitate a single-window process for admissions to the Central Universities (CUs) across the country for various UG programmes. Applicants can choose one or more tests in CUET exam depending upon the eligibility of the universities interested in.

CUET 2022 Participating Universities

NTA has announced that all the central universities will provide admissions to their UG courses through the scores of CUET. The CUET entrance test 2022 can also be used for admissions to undergraduate courses at state, private and deemed universities. Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University, Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University are some of the CUET 2022 participating universities. For postgraduate courses, the scores of NTA CUET 2022 are not compulsory for admissions. Candidates can check the complete list of CUET participating institutes 2022 to know where they can get admission through Common University Entrance Test.

CUET Helpline:

Helpline number: 011-40759000 or 011-6922 7700 

Email: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in

Candidates who have passed their Class 12 or are appearing for the same are eligible to appear for CUET exam. NTA has not specified detailed eligibility of CUET 2022 as it is dependent upon the course and university applying to. To be eligible for CUET exam, candidates must meet the following criteria.

CUET 2022 Eligibility:

1. Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed the class 12th /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2022. Choice of paper in CUET exam 2022 will be as per the course and university they are applying to.
2. Age Limit: To appear in CUET (UG)  2022, there is no age limit. However, candidates need to verify with the universities about any restrictions during admissions.

Key Points of Eligibility Criteria for CUET Exam 2022:

• All existing policies with respect to quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc.will be applicable as per the respective university guidelines.
• The eligibility criteria for admission through CUET 2022 may be unique for every University. Therefore it is advisable that candidates visit the respective university website and check the criteria.
• It is the onus of the applicants to verify that they are eligible. Merely appearing and qualifying in CUET 2022 is not a guarantee for admissions.

CUET NTA Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates who plan to appear CUET 2022 must check the specific university eligibility criteria which is given below.

DU Admissions through CUET exam 2022

Note:  Candidates applying on the basis of Sports and Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) have to appear for a performance-based test in addition to CUET 2022. Merit will be on the basis of combined score of CUET exam and the performance-based test.

Jamia Milia Islamia - Programe wise Eligibility Criteria + CUET Paper

Pondicherry University - Programmes Wise Eligibility Criteria + CUET Paper

Mode of Application : Online

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NTA has closed the application submission window of CUET 2022 on June 26. The last date to make correction in the CUET UG 2022 application form was June 26. Candidates who wish to apply for CUET exam could refer to the following steps while filling the application form.

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How to Fill CUET Application Form 2022  

Step 1 - Visit the official website of the CUCET - cuet.samarth.ac.in.

Step 2 - Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab to register for the programme. 

Step 3 - Complete the registration process by entering details like program applied for, name, valid e-mail-id, mobile number, date of birth, and verification code displayed on the screen. 

Step 4 - Once all details are submitted, the application number and password are generated and are sent at the registered email address and mobile number. 

Step 5 - Use the application number and password to log-in and fill up the application form by entering the log-in details like personal, academic qualification and communication address.

Step 6 - Upload scanned images of a recent passport sized photograph and signature in prescribed format and dimensions. 

Step 7 - Select the examination centers- In order of the preference, select and enter the exam centres.

Step 8 - Candidates now need to enter the university and programme details.

Step 9 - Candidates have to pay the application fee either in online or offline mode. On successful online application submission with payment of fees through an automated e-mail and SMS is sent to the registered e-mail ID and mobile number. In case of fee payment done in offline mode, candidates receive the confirmation with 3-4 working days. 

Step 10 - The application fee can be paid in online or offline mode through debit card, credit card, net banking and SBI Challan.

How to Fill CUET Application Form 2022| Step by Step Process| How to Register got CUET 2022

Correction in CUET Application Form 2022

NTA has closed the CUET application 2022 correction window on June 26. Candidates who have made mistakes in their CUET application forms could edit the details during the window that was provided by NTA. 

Application Fees

NTA has announced a new pattern for CUET 2022. A computer-based-exam, CUET exam whave three sections. The details are given below.

Detailed CUET 2022 Exam Pattern

CUET Exam Choices

• Applicants must choose a maximum of any 3 languages from Section IA and Section 1B taken together. (One of the languages chosen must be in lieu of 6th Domain specific subjects)
• Out of 27 subjects in CUCET section II, a candidate may choose a maximum of 6 Subjects.
• Section III of CUET comprises General Test.

Note: Candidates must refer to the requirements of the intended University as well as eligibility before applying for CUET exam.

NTA has released the CUET UG admit card for August 30 exams on August 27. The phase 6 CUET admit card has been released on August 21 in online mode. The admit card of CUET mentions details like the candidate’s name, exam centre address, CUET exam date and time, application number and course applied along with the candidate's photograph and signature. Candidates are required to carry the CUET hall ticket 2022 along with a valid photo ID on the day of the examination and furnish it at the time of the examination.

How to Download CUET Admit Card 2022?

• Visit the official website - cuet.samarth.ac.in.
• Click on the 'Download Admit Card’.
• Enter the application ID and password or date of birth in the login window
• Submit the details.
• Download admit card of CUET that will be displayed on the screen.
• Verify that details mentioned in the admit card for CUET 2022 are correct.

Only candidates who have successfully submitted their application for CUET exam can download the admit card.

Unable to download admit card for CUET 2022?

• Contact NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm on all working days
• Mention the application number of CUET 2022 exam.

Discrepancy in CUET 2022 e-admit card; steps to take

Candidates have to approach NTA immediately in case they find any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate, photograph and signature shown in the e-admit card and confirmation page of CUET 2022. In such a case, the candidate can appear for CUET exam with the already downloaded admit card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later.

CUET - Key points for e-Admit Card

• Admit Cards for CUET exam will not be sent by post.
• Duplicate admit card for Common University Entrance Test 2022 would be only issued at the examination centres.
• Candidates must not mutilate the e-admit card of CUET or change any detail mentioned in it
• The admit card of CUET exam must be preserved in good condition till admissions are completed.
• Admit card to appear for CUET 2022 will not be issued to candidates whose application forms are found to be incomplete or who are ineligible
• Issue of the CUET admit card does not mean eligibility for admission.

What to carry with admit card for CUET exam?

All candidates appearing for CUET must carry the following to the exam hall

• e- admit card along with self declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from cuet.samarth.ac.in. the undertaking must be a clear printout on A4 size paper duly filled
• A simple transparent ball point pen (candidates are advised to carry a blue ball pen)
• Additional photograph of candidate (same as uploaded on the CUET Application Form) to be pasted on the attendance sheet in the exam hall
• A valid authorized photo IDs (original, valid, and non-expired) like school identity card/ PAN card/ driving license/ voter ID/ passport/ aadhaar card (With photograph)/e-aadhaar with photograph/ ration card with photograph/ Class 12 board admit card with photograph/ bank passbook with photograph.
• PwD candidates have to carry a PwBD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer
• Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
• Personal transparent water bottle
• Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic.