Chandigarh University CUCET 2023: CUCET 2023 application form for Phase 1 is now available. Candidates can now apply for the first phase of CUCET 2023 until May 29.

What is the CUCET exam? Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test or CUCET is a university-level entrance test conducted for admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered in Management, Engineering, Law, Arts and other streams. CUCET 2023 is an online computer test held annually for admission. The exam duration is of 2 hours. The candidates can apply for CUCET 2023 on its official website at cucet.cuchd.in. Chandigarh University’s CUCET also offers scholarships for its Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs. The university is offering up to 100% scholarships to students. Qualified candidates have to pay the 30% of the total fee within 15 days of the result declaration to avail of the scholarship benefits.

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CUCET 2023 Phase 1 Dates

Event Dates
Starting of Online Application November 28, 2022
Last Date to Register May 29, 2023
Availability of Admit Card After completing the registration
Date of Examination Novemeber 28- May 30

CUCET 2023 Highlights

CUCET 2023 will be conducted for admissions in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Engineering, Technology and Management. The university offers around 54 programs under various disciplines. Some important highlights of CUCET are tabulated below:

Exam Name Chandigarh University Common Admission Test (CUCET)
Exam Mode Computer Based Test
Exam Frequency 3 times in an academic session
Duration 2 hour
Conducting Authority Chandigarh University
Number of Courses Offered  54
Official website cucet.cuchd.in

CUCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates appearing for Chandigarh University are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission. The eligibility for all the UG and PG courses is briefly mentioned below:

UG Courses Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
PG Courses Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
Lateral Entry Courses Diploma or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks

Also, check Chandigarh University Courses and Fees

CUCET 2023 Application

CUCET 2023 application was started on November 28, 2022, and the last date to apply is May 30, 2023. CUCET 2023 application can be made through both online and offline modes. The candidate can fill out the application form online on the official website of Chandigarh University. For offline applications, the candidates are required to visit the university where they can obtain the application form by paying an amount of INR 1000.

CUCET 2022 Application

Check: Chandigarh University Admission 2023

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CUCET 2023 Exam Pattern

CUCET 2023 will be conducted online as a computer-based test only. The medium of examination will be English. The questions will be in the form of multiple-choice and each question will have four options out of which one will be the correct answer. The total number of questions will be 100 and the duration of the examination will be two hours. For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded and there will be no penalty for any incorrect answer.

  • English is a compulsory subject for most of the programs
  • For the engineering program, there will be 30 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and 10 questions from English.
  • For medical courses, there will be 30 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and 10 questions from English
  • For arts and humanities streams there will be 10 questions from general science and 30 questions from English along with other compulsory sections.
  • Candidates appearing for arts and humanities programs will be given a choice to select any two subjects among Political Science, Sociology, Economics, and History for the entrance test.
  • General Science and English shall remain compulsory papers for the entrance test of the arts and humanities program
  • Candidates applying for the commerce stream will be asked 30 questions each from Economics, Accounts, and Business Studies.
  • English will be a compulsory paper for the commerce stream with 10 questions in the entrance exam

CUCET 2023 Preparation Points

CUCET is neither difficult nor easy, it all depends on preparation. If you prepare effectively for the entrance exam according to the syllabus, you will be able to pass it without difficulty. Some important preparations tips for CUCET 2023 are as follows:

  • Visit the official website of Chandigarh University and refer to the syllabus and exam pattern of CUCET 2023.
  • The syllabus will make it clear to candidates about related courses, topics, and units they must study in order to pass the exam.
  • Prepare a timetable to cover the entire syllabus prior to the examination schedule.
  • Make notes of the important and complex topics.
  • Revise your notes and take mock tests to practice.
  • Watch videos related to the CUCET exam to know the personal experience of previous candidates.

CUCET 2023 Syllabus

CUCET 2023 syllabus will vary according to the courses. In most of the courses, there are four subjects in the syllabus including the English language. The section-wise syllabus for various programs are mentioned below:

Subject Important Topics
English Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Composition
Mathematics Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices & Determinants, Permutations & Combinations, Mathematical Induction, Sequence & Series, Integral Calculus, Vector Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Binomial Theorem, Limit, Continuity & Differentiability, Differential Equations, 3-D Geometry, Statistics & Probability, Mathematical Reasoning
Physics Physics & Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Electrostatics, Oscillation and Waves, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Waves, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication System
Chemistry Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry, States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Solutions, Equilibrium, Hydrogen and its compounds, Basic principles, and techniques in organic chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
Biology Reproduction in Organisms, Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health, Principle and Inheritance of Variation, Evolution, Human Health and Diseases, Strategies for Enhancements and Food Production, Microbes in Human Welfare, Biotechnology-Principles and Processes, Biotechnology and its Applications, Organisms and Population, Ecosystem, Biodiversity, and its Conservation, Environmental Issues
General Studies Science and Technology, Indian Society, Art & Culture, Freedom Movements, and Struggle, Constitutional Values, Social Justice and Human Rights
Economics

CUCET 2023 Admit Card

CUCET 2023 admit card will be available soon after submitting the application form. The admit card will be sent to the candidates at their registered email address after submitting the application form. The admit card will contain the personal information of the candidate and the date, time and centre of examination. Candidates are required to carry the admit to the examination center for the validation of candidature.No candidate shall be allowed to take the examination without an admit card. If any candidate did not receive the admit card then S/he shall immediately report to the office of the university. Candidates are required to send their registration details through email to cucet@cumail.in. Candidates can also contact the admission cell of the university through the toll-free number- 1800-1212-88800.

CUCET 2023 Results

CUCET 2023 results will be declared by the 3rd week of May 2023. The candidates will be informed about their results by the university. The scorecard will be sent to the registered email id of the candidates. After the results, a merit list will be prepared on the basis of the entrance result for the candidates who qualified in the entrance examination. After the declaration of the result, the qualified candidates are required to deposit 30% of the admission fee within 15 days to confirm the admission and to avail of the scholarship benefits.

CUCET 2023 Scholarships

Candidates qualifying for CUCET 2023 will be eligible for the scholarship program of the university. Scholarships are divided into three categories i.e. gold, silver and bronze. The scholarship amount will vary according to the frequency of examination. The maximum scholarship will be allotted for CUCET 1 and the minimum will be allotted to CUCET 2. The parameters to qualify for the scholarship are mentioned below:

CUCET 2023 Score

CUCET-I

CUCET-II

95 and above

100% 

100%

80-94.99

50%

40%

70-79.99

40% 

30%

60-69.99

30%

20%

50-59.99

20%

15%

40-49.99

10%

5%

Check the complete article on Chandigarh University Scholarship

Chandigarh University CUCET Courses

CUCET 2023 is mandatory for admission to several undergraduates, postgraduates and integrated courses offered at Chandigarh University. The list for all the programs is mentioned below:

Chandigarh University UG Courses
Chandigarh University B.Tech Admission 2023 Chandigarh University B.Arch Admission 2023 Chandigarh University B.Com Admission 2023
Chandigarh University BCA Admission 2023 Chandigarh University B.Sc Admission 2023 Chandigarh University B.Sc (Hons) Admission 2023
Chandigarh University BA Admission 2023 Chandigarh University BBA Admission 2023 Chandigarh University Pharma D Admission 2023
Chandigarh University B.Pharma Admission 2023 Chandigarh University B.Pharma (LEET) Admission 2023 Chandigarh University LLB Admission 2023
Chandigarh University BFA Admission 2023 Chandigarh University BPT Admission 2023 Chandigarh University B.Optm Admission 2023
Chandigarh University PG Courses
Chandigarh University ME Admission 2023 Chandigarh University M.Arch Admission 2023 Chandigarh University MBA Admission 2023
Chandigarh University MCA Admission 2023 Chandigarh University M.Sc. Admission 2023 Chandigarh University M.Sc (LEET) Admission 2023
Chandigarh University M.Com (Hons) Admission 2023 Chandigarh University LLM Admission 2023 Chandigarh University MA Admission 2023
Chandigarh University PG Diploma Admission 2023 Chandigarh University MCA Admission 2023 Chandigarh University M.Optom Admission 2023
Chandigarh University MPT Admission 2023 Chandigarh University M.Pharm Admission 2023 --
Chandigarh University Integrated Courses
Chandigarh University B.A+LLB Admission 2023 Chandigarh University B.Com+LLB Admission 2023 Chandigarh University BBA+LLB Admission 2023
Chandigarh University B.P.Ed Admission 2023 Chandigarh University B.E+M.E Admission 2023 Chandigarh University BA+B.Ed Admission 2023
Chandigarh University B.Sc+B.Ed Admission 2023 -- --

CUCET FAQs

Ques. When can I apply for CUCET 2023?

Ans. The last date to apply for CUCET 2023 is May 30, 2023. The registration process was started on November 28, 2022.

Ques. Can I fill out the application form through offline mode?

Ans. Yes. The candidates can get the application form from the university admission office or any other authorized centre. The candidates will find a unique code mentioned on the application form which is required to be filled in the online registration form.

Ques. Can I appear for two or more phases of CUCET 2023?

Ans. Yes. Candidates can take all the three phases of CUCET for the same or different programs offered by Chandigarh University.

Ques. If I appeared in two phases of CUCET which result shall be considered?

Ans. The best score secured by the candidate among all the three phases of examination shall be considered for admission in the preferred course.

Ques. I did not receive any information on my email address after the registration. What should I do?

Ans. If any candidate faces any kind of technical difficulties then S/he shall immediately contact the university office. Candidates can reach the university through email- cucet@cumail.in. Candidates shall send the registration details through the mail if they face any difficulty regarding CUCET 2023 application.

Ques. Can I take CUCET 2023 offline?

Ans. No. CUCET 2023 will be conducted as a computer-based test only. No offline exam shall be organized by the university. However,if any candidate secured 90% or above in the class 12 examination then S/he can apply for direct admission.

Ques. Can I change the selected program after the entrance examination?

Ans. No. The program once selected cannot be changed. Any such request shall not be considered under any circumstances. Candidates are supposed to take admission only in the course which they have applied for.