CUET

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), formerly known as the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), is a prestigious national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). This comprehensive examination serves as a gateway for admissions to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and research programmes across participating central universities, state universities, and deemed universities throughout India. The Common University Entrance Test represents a transformative shift in India's higher education admission landscape, replacing individual university entrance examinations with a unified testing system. The exam assesses candidates across multiple domains including languages, domain-specific subjects, and general aptitude. With over 45,000 subject combinations available, candidates can customise their exam according to their chosen programme requirements. The total marks vary based on the combination of subjects selected by each candidate, making it a highly flexible examination system. Top participating institutions include Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Hyderabad, Aligarh Muslim University, Central University of Rajasthan, and numerous other prestigious universities. The Common University Entrance Test has become the primary admission criterion for thousands of courses ranging from humanities and social sciences to pure sciences, engineering, commerce, and professional programmes. The examination democratises access to quality higher education by providing a single platform for admission to multiple universities across India.