Common University Entrance Test

Common University Entrance Test
AcronymCUET
TypePaper-based
Computer-based test (CBT)
AdministratorNational Testing Agency (since 2021)
Central University of Rajasthan (2010–2020)
Skills testedLanguage, domain-specific subject, general aptitude and reasoning
PurposeAdmission to central universities and participating institutes
Year started2010 (2010)
DurationSection 1A, 1B - 60mins for each language
Section 2 - 60mins for each Subject
Section 3 - 60minutes
Score range-300 to +800
OfferedOnce a year
RegionsIndia
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia
Annual number of test takers 13.6 Lakh (2024)
Websiteexams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), formerly Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) is a standardised test in India conducted by the National Testing Agency at various levels for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Central Universities and other participating institutes. It is also accepted by number of other State Universities and Deemed universities in India.