Common University Entrance Test

Common University Entrance Test
AcronymCUET
TypePaper-based
Computer-based test (CBT)
AdministratorNational Testing Agency (since 2021)
Skills testedLanguage, domain-specific subject, general aptitude and reasoning
PurposeAdmission to various Universities and participating institutes
Year started2010 (2010)
DurationSection 1A, 1B - 60mins for each language
Section 2 - 60mins for each Subject
Section 3 - 60minutes
Score range250 per subject (Max. 5 subjects can be chosen)
OfferedOnce a year
RegionsIndia
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia
Annual number of test takers 1,071,735 (2025)(UG)
Websiteexams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a standardised test in India conducted by the National Testing Agency at various levels for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Universities and other participating institutes. It is also the way to some Deemed universities across India.