CUCET 2021 will be held in the 4th week of May. The Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) is the university level exam for admission to UG, PG and Research Programmes (RP) of 14 Central Universities and 04 State Universities of India. The examination is conducted once a year and each year, a different co-ordinating University is nominated to conduct the test. CUCET date, application form are expected to be released by March at the website cucetexam.in. Read on to know about CUCET 2021 exam date, eligibility, application form, syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips and more.
CUCET 2021 Exam Date
Reportedly, around 1 lakh candidates register to appear in the CUCET exam every year. Last year, the coordinating University i.e. The Central University of Rajasthan conducted an offline test for admission to UG and PG courses and an online Computer Based Test for admission to Research Programs. Candidates can check the complete schedule of events as per previous year trends here below.
| CUCET 2021 | Expected Date |
| Official Notification | 2nd week of Mar 2021 |
| Start of online applications | 2nd week of Mar 2021 |
| Last date to apply online | 2nd week of Apr 2021 |
| Admit Card release | 3rd week of May 2021 |
| CUCET 2021 exam date | 4th week of May 2021 |
| Answer Key | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
CUCET 2021 Expected Exam Date
Conventionally, the CUCET exam is conducted in the month of May. The notification usually releases at the official website during late February to early March every year. Last year, the exam was delayed due to the prevailing COVID-19 situations although initially, the exam was scheduled to be held in the 4th week of May.
CUCET 2021 Expected Exam Date: 4th week of May 2021
Check out CUCET exam dates of the last few years below
| CUCET Year | Exam Date |
| 2020 | 30 & 31 May 2020 (postponed) 18 to 20 Sep 2020 |
| 2019 | 25 & 26 May 2019 |
| 2018 | 28 & 29 Apr 2018 |
From the aforementioned schedule of the exam during the last few years, it is being speculated that the exam is to be held in late May in 2021.
CUCET 2021 Application Form
Last year, co-ordinating University accepted online applications from eligible candidates for the CUCET exam. The entire application process was conducted online at the official website and it was specifically mentioned that no offline applications are to be accepted for the exam. It is expected that CUCET 2021 Application Form is to be released online at the official website and candidates will be able to apply online as per schedule indicated by the coordinating University.
How to fill up CUCET 2021 Application Form?
Step 1: Visit the official website i.e. cucetexam.in and navigate to the link to apply for CUCET 2021.
Step 2: Click on the link and select “New User Registration”.
Step 3: Using a valid email ID and mobile number, complete the registration process by filling up the registration form.
Step 4: After registering, candidates are allotted a registration/application number and password.
Step 5: Log in to the website using the credentials generated to fill up the application form.
Step 6: Make the payment of the application fee online.
Step 7: Verify the information entered on the application form and click on the final “Submit” to complete the application process.
CUCET 2021 Application Fee
Last year, candidates were allowed to choose up to 3 options of Participating Universities to apply for admission. However, there was the option to choose additional options by paying the requisite fee. Candidates can check out the CUCET 2021 Application Fee as per previous year notification below.
| CUCET 2021 Category | For UG & PG Programs | For Research Programs |
| General | Rs 800 | Rs 1000 |
| OBC/EWS | Rs 800 | Rs 1000 |
| SC/ST | Rs 350 | Rs 450 |
Note: PWD candidates are exempted from the payment of any fee
Programs Offered Through CUCET
A variety of UG/PG and Research Programs are offered by the 14 Central Universities and 4 State Universities that accept CUCET score for admission. Candidates can check out the list of programs in UG/PG and Research Program category by clicking on the direct links provided below.
| Category | Link |
| UG Programs | Click Here for list of programs |
| PG Programs | Click Here for list of programs |
| Research Programs | Click Here for list of programs |
CUCET 2021 Eligibility
As per the previous year notification of CUCET exam, candidates were advised to check the eligibility criteria for the program they are applying for as prescribed by the corresponding participating institute. The different participating institutes of CUCET 2021 examination has their own eligibility conditions for admission to UG, PG and Research Programs. Check out the details below.
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th exam as per the 10+2 pattern to apply for admission to various UG courses.
- Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree course in a corresponding subject/discipline to apply for admission to PG courses.
- Candidates must have passed Master’s degree course in a corresponding subject/discipline to apply for admission to Research Program courses.
Check the University-wise eligibility criteria as per previous year information from the direct links provided below.
- Eligibility criteria for Assam University
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Andhra Pradesh
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Gujarat
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Haryana
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Jammu
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Jharkhand
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Karnataka
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Kashmir
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Kerala
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Odisha
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Punjab
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Rajasthan
- Eligibility criteria for Centra University of South Bihar
- Eligibility criteria for Central University of Tamil Nadu
- Eligibility criteria for Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
- Eligibility criteria for Dr B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University
- Eligibility criteria for Khallikote University
- Eligibility criteria for Sardar Pate University of Police, Security & Criminal Justice
CUCET 2021 Syllabus
CUCET 2021 Syllabus is prescribed differently for different courses. Candidates have to answer the OMR based question paper for admission to UG & PG questions where Part A is based on General Studies. For Research Programs, candidates have to answer the Computer Based Test where Part A is also based on General Studies. Part B of the test for UG, PG and Research Program is based on the domain knowledge of the respective subject/discipline that the candidate is applying for.
Click Here to program-wise detailed CUCET syllabus as per previous year exam
CUCET 2021 Exam Pattern
As per the previous year information brochure of CUCET exam, the exam is conducted offline for admission to UG & PG courses while a Computer Based Test is conducted for admission to Research Programs. Candidates can check out the details as per the previous year exam below.
Exam Pattern for UG/PG Courses
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Sections | 2 Sections |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong Answer | -0.5 mark |
Exam Pattern for Research Programs
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Sections | 2 Sections |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong Answer | No negative marking |
Check out the marks distribution for UG/PG/Research Program exam below
| Part | Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Part A | Language | 25 (UG/PG)50 (Research Program) |
| General Awareness | ||
| Mathematical Aptitude | ||
| Analytical Skills & Research Methodology | ||
| Part B | Domain Knowledge (PCM/PCB) | 75 (UG/PG)50 (Research Program) |
How to Prepare For CUCET 2021?
CUCET exam is not very hard to crack if candidates are well prepared in advance. With the details of the exam pattern and syllabus available, candidates can start early preparations by using the following tips and tricks.
Tip #1: Get a clear idea about the CUCET 2021 syllabus and exam pattern before starting preparations. Knowing the syllabus is important to understand what to study.
Tip #2: Solve previous year question papers of CUCET exam and mock tests to get a first-hand understanding of the type and nature of questions asked in the exam.
Tip #3: Get good learning materials such as books, guides, solved papers etc. Refer to these extensively to get acquainted with the most commonly repeated questions in the exam.
Tip #4: Clear out any confusions in basic understanding of domain subject. Make short notes of important facts and figures to learn and memorise them better.
Tip #5: Do not forget to revise on a daily basis. Regular revision is the key to remember what one studies for a long time.
CUCET 2021 Admit Card
CUCET 2021 Admit Card is expected to release at the official website as per schedule before the exam. This is based on the last year trends of the exam when the admit cards were released through the website cucetexam.in. Candidates are advised to download the admit card from the website by logging in with their personal credentials generated during the application process.
Some important points to remember about CUCET 2021 Admit card
- The admit card is not sent by post or any other mode. It is uploaded at the official website cucetexam.in only.
- Candidates need the registration/application number and password to log in to the CUCET official website and download the admit card.
- The CUCET Admit Card contain the details of the date, time and designated exam centre allotted to individual candidates.
- Candidates are advised to download the admit card as soon as it is released in order to avoid the last-minute rush.
- It must be noted that without a valid admit card, no candidate is allowed to enter the exam hall.
- Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry valid photo identification to the exam centre.
CUCET 2021 Exam Centres
CUCET exam is conducted at the national level in centres across the country. As per the previous year information brochure, the examination is to be conducted in the following centres across the country.
Exam Centre for UG/PG
Exam centre for Research Program
CUCET 2021 Answer Key
CUCET answer key for both the UG/PG exam and Research Program exam releases at the official website cucetexam.in after the exam as per schedule. Last year, the coordinating University provided the format to raise objections against the answer key as per schedule. The University provided a particular email address where candidates could send their valid objections in the format provided.
- The answer key of CUCET 2021 is expected to release at the website cucetexam.in as per schedule after the exam in a similar way.
- Candidates will be able to raise objections against the official answer key as per schedule.
- The final answer keys are released after the evaluation of the objections.
CUCET 2021 Result
CUCET result releases at the official website as per schedule after the exam. This is based on the trends of the exam followed by coordinating Universities till the last year. The result releases in the form of Scorecard of candidates indicating their rank in the exam in particular categories. Candidates can download the scorecard by logging in to the website cucetexam.in using the login credentials generated during the online registration process.
CUCET 2021 Counselling
As per the detailed advertisement of previous year CUCET exam, the counselling for admission is conducted after the declaration of the results. However the updates and information about the counselling are conducted by the respective universities and candidates must check the websites of these universities regularly. It may be noted that additional counselling fees are required to be paid to appear in the admission counselling.
CUCET 2021 Participating Institutes
Below is the list of CUCET participating institutes as per the previous year information brochure below.
Central Universities
- Central University of Assam
- Central University of Andhra Pradesh
- Central University of Haryana
- Central University of Jammu
- Central University of Jharkhand
- Central University of Karnataka
- Central University of Kashmir
- Central University of Kerala
- Central University of Punjab
- Central University of Rajasthan
- Central University of South Bihar
- Central University of Tamilnadu
- Central University of Gujarat
- Central University of Odisha
State Universities
- Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics University
- Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri
- Khallikote University, Berhampur
- Sardar Patel University of Police, Security & Criminal Justice, Jodhpur
Click Here for CUCET 2021 Official Website
Click Here to view previous year Advertisement I Notification I FAQs
About CUCET
The CUCET exam is conducted once a year in the months of April-May for admission to various UG, PG and Research programs offered by participating institutions. There are 14 Central Universities and 4 State Universities who accept CUCET score for admission to such programs. Candidates having suitable qualifications and meeting the eligibility criteria prescribed by different Universities can apply online for the exam. Each year, a different coordinating University conducts the exam and the details & updates of the exam are intimated through the official website i.e. cucetexam.in.
Overview of CUCET Exam
| Exam Name | Central Universities Common Admission Test (CUCET) |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, Research Programmes (RP) |
| Official Website | cucetexam.in |
| Participating Institutes | 14 Central Universities; 04 State Universities |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Centres | All over India |
| Exam Mode | Offline for UG/PG; Computer Based Test for Research Programmes |
CUCET 2021 FAQs
Ans. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria of respective PUs can apply for CUCET. The minimum eligibility criteria is Class 12th pass for UG admission through CUCET.
Ans. The minimum qualifying marks is 55% for General and 50% for Reserved categories.
Ans. After CUCET result, candidates have to appear in the counselling process for admission.
Ans. 14 Central Universities and 4 State Universities take part in CUCET.
Ans. The coordinating University is to be declared with the official notification.