Responding to a question on the total number of students who appeared for CUET 2024 - subject-wise, State-wise, along with the total number of subject-tests given; the Minister of State for Education provided comprehensive data on CUET (UG) 2024 examination.
The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, has released detailed statistics on the recently concluded Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2024, based on a question raised in the Rajya Sabha.
Responding to a question on the total number of students who appeared for CUET 2024 - subject-wise, State-wise, along with the total number of subject-tests given; the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, provided comprehensive data on the participation and structure of the CUET (UG) 2024 examination.
The Minister informed, the CUET (UG) 2024 saw an impressive turnout, with 13,47,819 candidates registering for the exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) facilitated the examination in a hybrid mode, incorporating both Computer-Based Test (CBT) and traditional pen-and-paper formats. A diverse range of 63 subjects was offered, with candidates opting for a staggering 57,95,211 combinations.
Key Highlights:
Examination Mode: While the majority of subjects were tested via CBT, the examination for specific subjects, including Chemistry, Biology, English, General Test, Economics, Hindi, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Physical Education, Business Studies, Accountancy, History, Political Science, and Sociology, was conducted in pen-and-paper mode.
Subject Combinations and Choices: Each candidate was permitted to choose up to six subjects, which could include both Indian and foreign languages along with the General Test. The average number of subject tests per candidate, based on registration data, is 4.28, while the actual appeared data reflects an average of 3.43 subject tests per candidate.
University Participation: A total of 297 universities across the country participated in CUET (UG) 2024, emphasizing the test's extensive reach and importance in the higher education landscape.
State-wise Registration: The state-wise registration data reveals significant participation from various states. Uttar Pradesh led with 3,47,736 candidates, followed by Delhi with 1,56,412 candidates, and Bihar with 99,835 candidates. Haryana and Jharkhand also saw high participation, with 59,490 and 90,568 candidates respectively. Notably, there were also 530 registrations from outside India.
Q: Is CUET exam registration open?
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2025 registration will commence in the last week of February 2025. NTA will release the CUET 2025 notification. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET registration 2025 process will commence online at cuetug-ac.ntaonline.in. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2025 exam must ensure that they fill out the application form online. CUET 2025 registration will end in the first week of April 2025. Further to the last date, candidates will not be able to fill out the CUET application form. No request for extension of CUET registration until the last date will be entertained.
Before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure they fulfil the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.
Q: How many subjects can a candidate choose in CUET UG while filling the application form?
The numbers for choosing CUET sujects is five.
Section 1A- (13 languages) Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Section 2- (23 subjects) Accountancy/ Book Keeping, Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science/ Informatics Practices, Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Agriculture, Mass Media/ Mass Communication, Anthropology, Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts, Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion), Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism
Section 3- General test
Q: What is the last date for filling CUET application form?
National Testing Agency will commence the CUET 2025 registration in last week of February 2025. Soon after the release of the CUET notification candidates candidates can check the important dates pertaining to CUET 2025. The last date for CUET 2025 registration is expected to be in first week of April 2025.
Candidats will be required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2025 application process will be in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.
Q: What is CUET DU registration fee?
CUET DU registration fee varies on the basis of category. The CUET registrations for Delhi University has commenced. Candidates can now register online at CUET DU CSAS portal 2024. Refer the table below to know the CUET DU form fee:
| CUET DU Form Fee 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Category | CUET DU CSAS Registration Fee |
| UR/OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 250 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | INR 100 |
Q: When will CUET application form correction window open?
The CUET UG 2025 application form correction window will open at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Candidates who will have submitted their CUET application form and wish to edit the details entered the details will be able to do so within stipulated time period. Check below to know the editable details in CUET application form:
Candidates will be able to make changes in any one of the following fields of the CUET 2025 application form:
Candidate Name or
Father Name or
Mother Name or
Photograph - Image Upload or
Signature – Image Upload
Date of birth
Gender
Category
PwBD
Candidates are allowed to make changes in all the fields given below:
Class 10 or equivalent details
Class 12 or equivalent details
Exam centre city selection (all four preferences)
Medium of question paper
Subject/Test Paper Code
University and Programme selection
State-wise Registration Data (Top 5 States):
Uttar Pradesh: 3,47,736
Delhi: 1,56,412
Bihar: 99,835
Jharkhand: 90,568
Haryana: 59,490
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