The UGC (University Grants Commission) published the most awaited notice regarding the Common Universities Entrance Test on 22 March 2022.

With DU and JNU confirming their participation in the CUET 2022, admission to all major universities via a common entrance exam is now a reality.

This year, a total of 45 universities will participate in this entrance test to provide admission to various undergraduate courses in central universities across the country.

Coming to the content of this article, we have tried to answer the list of queries students face around the NTA CUET Notification 2022.

• Who can apply for the Common University Entrance Test? Students applying for UG courses must have cleared their Class12 or appeared for their Class 12 exams this year. However, eligibility is college-specific. We request you to visit the official website of the respective college. 
• Is the NTA CUET exam online or offline? The exam will be held online as a computer-based test.
• I am from an Economics background. Can I apply for CUET Entrance Exam 2022? Absolutely, yes! Students from any stream are eligible for the Common University Entrance Test.
• Is CUET Application Form 2022 released? National Testing Agency will release the CUET online application form on 06 April 2022. Make sure to fill out the CUET Application Form 2022 on or before the last date.
• Will Banaras Hindu University accept CUET scores? Yes, the admissions at Banaras Hindu University are solely based on your performance in the Central Universities Common Entrance Test.

NTA CUET Latest News

02 April 2022: CUET Online Registration Date Postponed!

The National Testing Agency, which has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the Undergraduate Entrance Tests for all the Central Universities (CUs) for the academic session 2022-23 postponed the online registration date of the CUET exam.

As per the latest notice, NTA will start the online registration process on 06 April 2022. Those interested in applying for the exam must read the detailed information from the prospectus available at participating universities' websites.

26 March 2022: NTA CUET Online Registration Dates Published!

As per the latest notice published by the National Testing Agency, the online registration process for the Common Universities Entrance Test will start in the month of April. 

The application form for Common University Entrance Test will be made available from 2nd April 2022. Note that the eligibility and courses offered will remain college-specific.

Those who wish to apply for the exam must make sure to check the required eligibility of the desired university for selecting the UG programs being offered. To get more details on exam dates, go through the NTA CUET exam's latest updates.

NTA CUET 2022 Exam Date Announced!

The UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar announced that the CUET 2022 Exam would be held in the first week of July 2022. Also, the official notice regarding the same will be published shortly on the official website of NTA.

Common Universities Entrance Test Exam Pattern Published!

Recently, the exam pattern for CUET 2022 exam was presented, and it is known to have 3 sections: language test, domain-specific test, and general aptitude test.

The exam is conducted in 13 different languages, namely, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarathi, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Odia, and English.

NTA CUET Online Registration Date!

As per the latest notice published by the UGC, aspirants can fill out the NTA CUET Application Form 2022 from the 2nd of April 2022.

You can fill out the registration form online mode from the official website of NTA.

AMU to reconsider its decision

Aligarh Muslim University had earlier announced that it should not conduct admissions through the Common University Entrance Test earlier last week.

But as per the recent announcement on February 28, it shall reconsider this decision and discuss their admission criteria amongst the management.

DU and JNU to take admissions through NTA CUET 2022 exam

Last year, we had heard about DU filing a complaint and withdrawing its name from the list of Central Universities participating in admissions through the CUET 2022 exam.

But DU has finally planned to take admission through Common Universities Entrance Test. However, the university has not announced anything on the final selection criteria.

Why Central Universities Common Entrance Test 2022?

• It was observed that there is huge competition in top universities with high cut-off marks, so the exam was introduced to reduce the high cut-off standards for entering prestigious colleges.
• The exam is a centralized test for top universities like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Central University of Punjab, and Jawaharlal Nehru University.
• Instead of appearing for multiple entrance tests, you can focus on a single aptitude test to get admission to these top universities.

NTA CUET Entrance Exam 2022 Highlights

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NTA CUET Exam Dates 2022

It is announced that the NTA will start the online registration process for the Common Universities Entrance Test from the first week of April 2022.

Check out the table below to know all the important events related to the NTA CUET Exam 2022

Courses Offered through NTA CUET 2022

The number of programs, colleges, and list of courses may vary this year since the exam will now be conducted for admission to 54 central universities. 

Check out the table below for the list of CUET Courses offered by the participating institutes.

BHU Admissions through CUET 2022

From the academic year 2022–23, the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will provide admission to different courses through the Central Universities Common Entrance Test.

As per an official announcement, the BHU admissions through CUET will make the process of selection even in terms of opportunity and demography.

You will be required to take an aptitude test, administered by NTA as a part of the selection process, which will assess your aptitude, logical reasoning skills, and subject proficiency.

To qualify for the next round, you have to score a minimum qualifying mark in the entrance exam. If you clear the exam, you have to apply for admissions by paying the requisite amount at the official website of BHU. 

The college and seat allotment of a candidate will be done on the basis of the merit list prepared using CUET score and eligibility criteria.

JNU Admissions through CUET 2022

Admission to various courses at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will be done through the CUET exam from this year. 

JNU offers 10 undergraduate courses through various centers of the School of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies. Only those who will score above the cut-off in the aptitude test are eligible for JNU admissions through CUET.

The university offers reservations in admissions as per the central government rules. Also, it offers scholarships like merit-cum-means scholarships, ford foundation scholarships, etc.

To be eligible for the UG programs at JNU, you should have passed Intermediate (10+2) from CBSE or any other recognized board with English as one of the core subjects. 

AMU Admissions through CUET 2022

As per the latest announcement, admission to various courses at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is yet to be finalized. 

AMU admissions through CUET are done based on the marks scored in the aptitude test. Those who will pass the entrance exam will be eligible for the counseling process and have to apply for admission at the official website of AMU. 

The university offers various courses such as B.A. (Hons.) Arabic, B.A. (Hons.) Communicative English, B.A. (Hons.) Geography, B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy, B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit, and many more.

To apply for these courses, you must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate of English and the best three subjects.

NTA CUET Eligibility Criteria 2022

To be eligible to apply for the common aptitude test, you must satisfy certain criteria set by the exam conducting body.

The expected CUET Eligibility Criteria for the courses are enlisted below:

• All Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for the exam.
• For UG courses, you must have completed your calss1 2 with a minimum of 50% marks (for the general category), and it is 45% for SC/ST category.
• PG applicants belonging to the general category must have completed a bachelor's degree with 55% aggregate marks. For SC, ST categories, the minimum percentage required is 50%.
• Ph.D. applicants who have qualified CSIR UGC NET (JRF), GATE, NBHM will have to mandatorily register for the exam.

NTA CUET Application form 2022

The NTA will release the application window in online mode on the 2nd of April 2022. There is a common registration process for UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses.

You can follow the instructions given below while filling out the CUET Application Form 2022.

• The online window to register for the exam shall appear on the screen after clicking on the "click here to apply" button on the official website.
• Once you click on the "new register" button, the commonly asked registration fields such as name, mobile number, E-mail ID shall appear on the screen.
• Upon successful registration, you will receive the username and password to the registered mobile number and E-mail.
• You then have to fill in all mandatory fields like qualification details, communication details, parent's details, exam center preferences, and category.
• The next step is to upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specifications given in the official notification.
• Select any three universities you wish to secure admission and thereafter, select any three courses in each university.
• Once selected, click on the "save & proceeded" button and preview the online form.
• Next, click on the "make payment" button and pay the application fee as per your category.

NTA Common University Entrance test 2022 Application Fee

You can pay the application fee either online or offline mode. The application fee varies for different categories.

Check out the table below to know the Central Universities Common Entrance Test application fee as per your category.

NTA CUET Exam Pattern 2022

The UGC confirmed that the entrance exam is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode, i.e., online mode. The pattern of the question paper will comprise multiple-choice questions.

Also, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrongly answered question.

Check out the table below to know the CUET Exam Pattern 2022.

NTA CUET Syllabus 2022

Knowing the syllabus is an imperial part of your preparation. However, there is no defined syllabus for the common aptitude test.

It is expected that the CUET Syllabus 2022 include the following subjects:

• English
• Numerical Aptitude/Data Interpretation
• Analytical Skills
• Reasoning
• General Aptitude
• General Knowledge
• Domain-specific subjects

NTA CUET Preparation Tips 2022

To crack the entrance exams like Common Universities Entrance Test, you would require a proper preparation strategy and a study plan.

Begin your NTA CUET preparation well in advance, as this will help you complete the syllabus on time, and you will also be left with ample time to revise all the topics at least once before the exam.

• For the quantitative section, revise all the concepts of standard 8th, 9th, and 10th mathematics as most of the questions might be asked from these topics.
• For English, improve your vocabulary by making a habit of reading the newspaper daily.
• Note down the difficult words and their meanings in a notebook and try to revise them regularly.
• Try to solve as many logical reasoning questions as possible that are given at the end of textbooks. In this way, you can enhance your speed and accuracy.
• Also, practice more and more puzzle-related questions to improve your problem-solving skills.
• Attempt at least two mock tests weekly to analyze your preparation levels.
• For domain-specific sections, read through your NCERT textbooks thoroughly. 

NTA CUET Books 2022

Choosing the right book plays a vital role in qualifying for the entrance exam. The following are some of the best CUET preparation Books, as these books cover all the topics as per the syllabus.

• Arihant’s English Grammar & Composition by S.C. Gupta
• General Knowledge book by Arihant publications
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by RS Aggarwal
• English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy

Common University Entrance test  Admit Card 2022

The Central Universities Common Entrance Test Admit Card will be out on the official website 10-15 prior to the exam. You can download the CUET admit card online by using your login credentials.

You must make sure to carry the call letter to the exam center without fail. Otherwise, you are not allowed to take the exam.

• Go to the official website. 
• Click on the ‘download CUET admit card’ link.
• Enter your registration ID and Date of birth in the given space
• Click on the Login button
• The hall ticket will be displayed on the screen
• Download the admit card and take a printout for future use

Common University Entrance test Result 2022

Generally, the NTA will announce the results a month after completing the exam. The results are released in the form of a PDF.

You can download the CUET Result 2022 pdf by using your registration ID and date of birth. Follow the steps given below to the scorecard.

• Visit the official website.
• Click on the ‘login to view score card’ tab.
• Enter your registration ID and Date of birth in the given space
• Click on the Login button
• The result pdf will appear on the screen
• Download the scorecard and take a printout for future use

Common University Entrance test Counselling 2022

Each participating college will conduct a separate counseling process after completing the exam. You have to visit the official website of participating institutes and register yourself to participate in the CUET Counselling Process.

At the time of registration, you need to select the desired program in the particular university you wish to apply for.

You need to carry the following documents at the time of counseling.

• CUET admit card
• Class 10 Mark sheets
• Class 12 Mark sheets
• Graduation Certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Passport size photographs
• Medical certificate (for PwD category)

Top Universities for NTA CUET Admissions 2022

With NTA Common Aptitude Test, you can get admission into any of the 54 universities. The following are some of the most popular universities for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Jamia Millia Islamia

• This is the first university you can target after giving CUET Exam. This university was ranked the best central university in India in rankings released by the ministry of education in 2020.
• Located in Delhi, this university offers 56 Undergraduate courses. 
• Some of the popular courses at JMI include mass communication, law, architecture, engineering, social work.

Jawaharlal Nehru University

• JNU is the top 2nd university in Delhi, and it is the high-ranking university by NIRF every year.
• The university is known for foreign language courses at the UG level.
• It has been conducting its own entrance exam for the selection of students for different courses.
• This is awarded as the best university by the President of India.

Banaras Hindi University

• As per the NIRF ranking, BHU is ranked 3 among the other universities.
• This is a popular fully residential university located in Varanasi. 
• Some of the popular courses at BHU include Agricultural Science, Environment, and sustainable development. Medicine, Law, Arts, Commerce, social sciences, and the performing arts.

University of Delhi

• It is one of the top universities for various UG courses. More than 5.5 lakh students registered for Delhi University in 2020.
• 20 colleges under the University of Delhi are placed in the top 50 NIRF of India.
• University is known for its various courses like Social science, Economics, History, English, Psychology, Geography, Political Science.
• High competition at DU is coming to an end due to the common aptitude test.

Aligarh Muslim University

• Other religious students can also apply; however, the majority is Muslims.
• One of the oldest universities has off campuses in West Bengal and Kerala. 
• This university is ranked 17 overall universities ranking.
• Some of the popular courses at Aligarh include engineering, law, medicine, social work, management.