The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date for submission of applications for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (CUET UG 2024). Candidates can now register for the entrance exam till 31 March (9:50 pm) on the official website exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. The examination will be held in hybrid mode from 15 to 31 May and results will be declared on 30 June. Admit cards will be available to the candidates in the second week of May. Take an active role in shaping journalism by becoming a member at The Quint.
CUET UG 2024 Registration Deadline Extended: Comprehensive Guide
Background
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a national level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate courses in central and participating state universities, including eminent institutions like Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Banaras Hindu University. The exam was introduced in 2022 to provide a standardized and transparent admission process, replacing multiple entrance exams conducted by individual universities.
2024 Registration Extension
NTA has extended the last date for submission of CUET UG 2024 applications to March 31, 2023. Candidates can now register online through the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. The previous deadline was March 12, 2023.
Important Dates
Hybrid Examination Mode
CUET UG 2024 will be conducted in a hybrid mode, which means candidates can choose to appear for the exam in either online (Computer Based Test) or offline (Pen and Paper Based Test) mode.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Q: Who is eligible to appear for CUET UG 2024? A: Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination in the current year or have appeared in the exam and are awaiting results can apply.
2. Q: How many papers will be there in CUET UG 2024? A: The exam will consist of three papers: Paper 1 (Language), Paper 2 (Domain-specific subjects), and Paper 3 (General Test).
3. Q: What is the duration of the exam? A: Paper 1 will be of 135 minutes duration, while Paper 2 and Paper 3 will be of 45 minutes duration each.
4. Q: What is the syllabus for CUET UG 2024? A: The syllabus for each section is available on the NTA website (https://nta.ac.in/CUET-UG-syllabus).
5. Q: How can I apply for CUET UG 2024? A: Visit the official website (exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/) and fill out the online application form. The registration fee is Rs. 650/- for general/OBC category and Rs. 350/- for SC/ST/PwD category.
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