CUET stands for Combined Undergraduate Entrance Test, which is a national level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to various undergraduate programs in Central Universities across India.
The exam is conducted online and consists of multiple-choice questions from subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge.
CUET is open to students who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum percentage as specified by the participating universities.
The exam is held once a year and candidates can apply for it through the official website of NTA.
The duration of the exam is 2 hours and it consists of 100 questions, each carrying 4 marks.
There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in CUET.
The syllabus for CUET includes topics from the subjects of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge, based on the course selected by the candidate.
CUET scores are used by various Central Universities for admission to their undergraduate programs in fields such as Science, Arts, Commerce, and Humanities.
The counselling process for CUET is conducted separately by each Central University based on the candidate's score and choice of courses.
It is important for candidates to prepare well for CUET by studying the relevant subjects thoroughly, practicing previous year question papers, and taking mock tests to enhance their performance in the exam.