CUET 2023: A comprehensive overview of everything related to it!
To learn everything there is to know about CUET 2023, including its format, syllabus, and other details, keep reading this article.
CUET OVERVIEW:
To apply for CUET 2023, candidates could register on their own, submit the required documents, and pay the prerequisite fee. On April 30, 2023, the CUET city of examination will be announced. The second week of May will see the release of the CUET admit card 2023. The third week of June will see the release of the CUET 2023 results. The computer-based CUET will be administered in three slots. The exam will be divided into four sections: Section 1A (a language test), Section 1B (an optional language test), Section 2 (a test specific to a particular domain), and Section 3 (a general test). The CUET score will be accepted by all participating universities for admission to UG courses.
| Total No. of registered students | 16.85 lakhs |
| Total No. of paid applicants | 13.995 lakhs |
| Total No. of universities | Over 240 |
| Applications received from foreign students | 1,000 |
| Application received in the second edition of CUET-UG | 14 lakhs |
| Maximum number applications for CUET-UG | Uttar Pradesh, followed by Delhi and Bihar |
| The highest number of CUET-UG applications received | Delhi University, followed by BHU and Allahabad University |
CUET OVERVIEW: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must review all eligibility requirements before applying for CUET UG. The NTA determines the requirements for eligibility to take the CUET UG exam, but the participating universities determine the requirements for each individual programme. Candidates must have earned a Class 10+2 diploma from an accredited board in order to be eligible for the CUET 2023. To learn about the requirements for admission, all candidates must visit the official websites of their respective universities.
CUET EXAM 2023: KEY CHANGES
Following are the major changes for the CUET exam 2023 made by the NTA review that candidates must review before taking the exam:
- Applicants for the CUET 2023 will have access to a wider variety of subject options during the registration process. Last year, students were limited to nine curriculum options. But this year, they can choose up to ten subjects from each of the three parts.
- The NTA has increased the CUET 2023 Registration Fee in accordance with the number of subjects selected by the applicants. General Category students had to pay a registration fee of Rs. 650 in 2022 for up to four subjects, but this year, they will pay Rs. 750 for three subjects.
- A registration fee of Rs. 3750 for three subjects and up to Rs. 11,000 for 10 subjects is prescribed for international students.
- The registration price for international students last year was Rs. 3000, regardless of the number of subjects they chose.
CUET EXAM: PATTERN
Here’s a revised exam pattern of the CUET exam:
- There will be two different slots available for the CUET exam 2023. The first slot will last for 45 to 195 minutes, and the second will last for 45 to 225 minutes.
- The CUET 2023 comprises one general test, one language test, and two domain-specific papers and includes four domain-specific subjects as well as optional language subjects.
- If one of the questions is determined to be incorrect, or one of the options is found to be inaccurate, or a question is dropped entirely, then any and all applicants who attempted the question that was subsequently dropped will be awarded five points.
| SECTIONS | SUBJECTS/ TESTS | NO. OF QUESTIONS | IDEAL ATTEMPT | DURATION |
| Section IA | 13 Languages | 50 | 40 in each language | 45 minutes each section |
| Section IB | 20 Languages | |||
| Section II | 27 Domain-specific Subjects | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| Section III | General Test | 75 | 60 | 60 minutes |
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC SUBJECTS:
| Accountancy | Knowledge Tradition – Practices in India |
| Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry | Legal Studies |
| Business Studies | Environmental Science |
| Chemistry | Mathematics |
| Computer Science/ Informatics Practices | Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga |
| Economics/ Business Economics | Physics |
| Engineering Graphics | Political Science |
| Entrepreneurship | Psychology |
| Geography/Geology | Sociology |
| History | Teaching Aptitude |
| Home Science | Agriculture |
| Art Education Sculpture | Mass Media/ Mass Communication |
| Environmental Studies | Anthropology |
| Performing Arts |
LANGUAGE TEST SUBJECTS:
| Kannada | Gujarati |
| Telugu | Bengali |
| Malayalam | Odiya |
| Marathi | Assamese |
| English | Punjabi |
| Hindi | Urdu |
| Tamil |
OPTIONAL LANGUAGE SUBJECTS:
| German | Chinese |
| Spanish | Kashmiri |
| Nepali | Arabic |
| Persian | Sindhi |
| Italian | Konkani |
| Dogri | Bodo |
| Maithili | Manipuri |
| Tibetan | Santhali |
| Japanese | Russian |
| French |
CUET EXAM: SYLLABUS
CUET Syllabus 2023 for Section I (IA & IB)
There are 33 languages on the CUET test. IA and IB subjects are included in Section I of the CUET Syllabus 2023, and further information about these subjects is provided below:
| CUET Syllabus of Section I (IA & IB) | |
| Section IA | English |
| Hindi | |
| Assamese | |
| Bengali | |
| Gujarati | |
| Kannada | |
| Malayalam | |
| Marathi | |
| Punjabi | |
| Odia | |
| Telugu | |
| Tamil | |
| Urdu | |
| Section IB | Arabic |
| Bodo | |
| Chinese | |
| Dogri | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Kashmiri | |
| Konkani | |
| Maithili | |
| Manipuri | |
| Nepali | |
| Persian | |
| Russian | |
| Santhali | |
| Sindhi | |
| Spanish | |
| Tibetan | |
| Sanskrit | |
CUET Syllabus 2023 for Section II (Domain Specific Subject)
Topics specific to a particular domain are covered in Section II of the CUET Syllabus 2023. For each domain, the topic is distinct. Candidates may read more about it below.
| CUET Syllabus of Section II (Domain Specific Subject) | |
| Section II | Accountancy/BookKeeping |
| Agriculture | |
| Anthropology | |
| Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry | |
| Business Studies | |
| Chemistry | |
| Computer Science/Informatics Practices | |
| Economics/Business Economics | |
| Engineering Graphics | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/Commercial Art | |
| Geography/Geology | |
| History | |
| Home Science | |
| Knowledge Tradition-Practices India | |
| Legal Studies | |
| Mass Media/Mass Communication | |
| Mathematics | |
| Performing Arts-
● Dance (Kathak/Bharatanatyam/Kathakali/Odissi/Kuchipudi/Manipuri). ● Drama -Theatre. ● Music General (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/Percussion/Non-Percussion) |
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| Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/Yoga | |
| Physics | |
| Political Science | |
| Psychology | |
| Sanskrit | |
| Sociology | |
| Teaching Aptitude | |
CUET Syllabus 2023 for Section III (General Test)
The Static Knowledge component of the General Test evaluates the candidate’s familiarity with both local and international news through questions on current events. The topics for the CUET 2023 exam’s current affairs and general knowledge parts are listed below.
- Current Affairs.
- Numerical Ability.
- General Knowledge.
- General Mental Ability.
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning.
- Quantitative Reasoning (simple applications of fundamental mathematical principles taught until grade eight, including geometry, arithmetic, algebra, and measurements).
CONCLUSION:
The CUET 2023 is coming up soon; with the right approach and study plan, you can pass it in one go. You can begin CUET 2023 exam preparation by reviewing the syllabus. Since there is more competition now, getting started as soon as you can will help you achieve your goals.
