Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET)

1. What is CUCET 2011?

CUCET – is “Central Universities Common Entrance Test”. This test is held by seven Central Universities together, for admission to about 73 Undergraduate, Integrated, Post-graduate & Research programmes in these Universities. It provides a single window opportunity for a student to get admission across 73 programs in 7 Universities.

2. Which are the seven Central Universities participating in the CUCET – 2011?

Central Universities of Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan & Tamil Nadu

3. What programmes are offered in these Universities?

Please see the link “programs offered” for complete list of programs and the University in which the programs are offered.

4. How many programs can I apply?

An eligible student can apply upto 3 programs of his/her choice. But care should be taken to ensure that you apply only for those programs for which you are eligible.

5. How much is the examination fee? Is it different, if I apply for more programs?

Yes. The exam fee is different if you apply for more than one program.

	Offline Application				Online Application
	Form Cost	With 1 Option	With 2 Options	With 3 Options	With 1 Option	With 2 Options	With 3 Options
General / OBC Candidates	Rs.100/-	Rs.100/-	Rs.200/-	Rs.300/-	Rs.150/-	Rs.250/-	Rs.350/-
SC/ST Candidates	Rs.50/-	Rs.50/-	Rs.100/-	Rs.150/-	Rs.100/-	Rs.125/-	Rs.175/-

6. How will I know that my application / DD has reached you?

As soon as your application with DD is received, an automated e-mail will be sent to the mail id you have given in the application form.

7. What will be the syllabus for the exam?

For all integrated and undergraduate program, subject related questions will be equal to the 12th Std (CBSE Board). For postgraduate program, it will be based on undergraduate syllabus. A common paper will be administered for all programs on general knowledge & awareness.

8. When the results will be declared?

The results will be available in the website www.cucet.ac.in. You can print your score card from the website.

9. How the admissions will be given?

Admissions are handled at the level of each of these 7 Central Universities, for their respective programs. The common criteria are:

1. Whether you have applied for that particular program in that University as a first choice. (If left over seats are there, candidates with second and third choice may also be considered).

2. Your ranking in the CUCET for that programme (Higher the Score, better Score are your chances)

3. Your meeting the eligibility criteria prescribed by that University.

If, you meet these criteria, you will be called for counselling by the University for Admission.

10. What is the tuition fee payable?

Please check the website of the concerned University at the time of counselling.

Website Address of CUCET : http://www.cucet.ac.in