CUET Exam Schedule| Get All the Important Dates Here!

The National Testing Agency conducts the CUET. The Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) is an exam for admission to various courses at Central Universities that are participating for the first time where all central universities i.e more than 60 are going to take admissions under the UG program based on CUET scores. The NTA published the announcement for the CUET 2022 exam. On April 6, 2022, the application procedure began. The CUET Exam Schedule is made available on the official notification for admission. Read the article carefully below to know all the details. 

• CUET 2022 will bring together 60+ Central Universities from across the country.
• The test will take place in the first and second weeks of July 2022.
• The exams will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format.

CUET Important Dates 2022

Knowing the exam dates facilitates applicants in strategizing their exam preparation. Candidates can begin their preparation by keeping the CUET Exam Schedule in mind. 

Events	Date
Application Released	6 April 2022
Last Date To Apply	6 May 2022
Admit Card	June 2022
Exam Date	First & Second Week of July
Counselling	August (Tentative)
Answer Key	July Last Week (Tentative)
Result Date	August (Tentative)

CUET Exam Schedule 2022

Along with the dates it is important to have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the timings for the CUET Examination. Check out the table given below to know more about the exam schedule of the Central Universities Entrance Tests. 

Exam Date	1st & 2nd Week of July
Duration of the Exam	Slot 1: 3 hours 15 minutes Slot 2: 3 hours 45 minutes
Timing of the Exam	Slot 1: 9 AM to 12:15 PM (IST) Slot 2: 3 PM to 6:15 PM (IST)
Mode of the Exam	Computer-based Test
Entry in the Examination Centre/Hall/Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/cross-checking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc. Instructions by the Invigilator(s)	Slot 1: 07.00 a.m. to 08.30 a.m08.30 a.m. to 08.50 a.m. Slot 2: 01.00 p.m. to 02.30 p.m.02.30 p.m. to 02.50 p.m.
Candidates log in to read instructions	Slot 1: 08:50 AM Slot 2: 02:50 PM
Test Commences	Slot 1: 09:00 AM Slot 2: 03:00 PM

Examination Structure Slot 1

Tests/Subjects	No. of questions to be attempted	Marks per question	Total marks	Duration
Language (any one of the 13 languages opted in Section IA)	40 out of 50	5	200	45 minutes per language
Domain Specific Subjects (Max. 2 subjects)	40 out of 50	5	200	45 minutes per subject (Max. duration can go upto 90 minutes for 2 subjects)
General Test	60 out of 75	5	300	60 minutes

Examination Structure Slot 2

Tests/Subjects	No. of questions to be attempted	Marks per question	Total marks	Duration
Language (any one of the 13 languages opted in Section IA)	40 out of 50	5	200	45 minutes per language
Domain Specific Subjects (Max. 2 subjects)	40 out of 50	5	200	45 minutes per subject (Max. duration can go upto 3 hours for 4 subjects)

Important Notes

• Compensatory time for PwBD Candidates, who are eligible for Scribe (whether such candidate uses the facility of Scribe or not) of 15 minutes for 45 minutes examination and 20 minutes for one-hour examination will be extended as per Govt. Guidelines. Such extra time will be extended test wise and not in the aggregate duration of the morning/afternoon slot
• Exam will be held on multiple days, in two Slots, morning and afternoon
• Though the tests are scheduled either in the morning or in the afternoon session, as the case may be, each test within each slot is distinct and independent of each other. The different sections of the test scheduled in the morning or afternoon do not constitute Sections of the same paper. 
• A candidate has an option to choose the components of the test only. However, the allotment of candidates to the Slots will be based on the options exercised and technical and administrative considerations.
• Admit Cards will be issued for the morning/afternoon session based on the components opted by him/her. No request for a change of date/slot will be entertained.
• The morning/afternoon sessions will start at a specified time. Candidates have to report for the session/s as per the time stated in their respective Admit Card. 
• Candidates are advised to report to the Examination Center well in time i.e. 2 hours before commencement of the examination. 
• A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit in their allocated seats only. In case a candidate ventures to change his/her seat and does not sit on the seat allotted to him/her could face cancellation of candidature. No plea would be entertained in this regard.
• For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of the test for any reason, a re-test shall not be held by the NTA under any circumstances.

Check out the CUET Test Practice Centre list here.

Preparation Tips for CUET Examination 

To prepare for the CUET Examination confidently, candidates should follow the instructions and preparation tips to succeed in the examination and get admission to their preferred colleges. 

• Know the pattern of the examination. 
• Get a thorough understanding of the exam syllabus
• Make a daily routine to follow strictly 
•  Take regular breaks.
• Attempt mock tests
• Get the best books and right study materials for the examination
• Keep your focus mainly on the examination and try to avoid other distractions.

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