National Testing Agency releases the number of students who applied and appeared for the CUET UG exam. The number of students who registered/appeared for CUET UG 2024 was released along with the declaration of results. Aspirants can check how many students appear for CUET year wise here.
CUET UG is a crucial step for students aiming for undergraduate programs. But just how many students appear for CUET UG each year? For CUET, the number of students registered were reduced by 1.5 lakh compared last year. The maximum number of registrations were received for CUET English subject. Nearly 75% of applicants appeared for English test. Read this complete article by Shiksha to know how many students appear for CUET UG?
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CUET UG 2025 Exam Overview
Refer to the table below to know in brief about the CUET UG exam:
Features |
Details |
---|---|
Name of the exam |
Common University Entrance Test for UG (CUET UG) |
Conducting body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Level of examination |
National level |
To be announced |
|
Declaration of CUET UG 2025 Result |
To be announced |
CUET UG Statistics: How Many Students Appear for CUET?
NTA has released information about the number of students who have registered for CUET UG 2024. The number of students registered has reduced by a marginal number this year. Candidates can know the number of students who appeared for the exam on the release of the CUET UG 2024 results.
Q: How do I select the domain subjects for CUET UG?
Before selecting the test or domain subjects, candidates are advised to visit the official website of university/organaisation they wish to apply for. Candidates must check the courses offered and eligibility test that they should appear in for admission to desired course. The choice of language/domain subject and General test will depend upon the course and university. Candidates will be able to opt for one or more tests as per the requirement of the course and university fro the following sections:
- Section IA - 13 Languages
- Section IB - 20 Languages
- Section II - 27 Domain Specific Subjects
- Section III - General Test
It is not mandatory to choose any one or more of the tests stated above. The choice of tests would depend on the course/s opted by the candidate and the University / Organization / Institution where admission is sought.
Q: Can I opt for several subjects in section II of CUET to apply for various courses?
Yes, an CUET applicant can opt for one or more combinations of the following:
- Section IA and I B: Language Test
- Section II: Domain subject test
- Section III: General Test
Candidates will be able to opt up to a maximum of six subjects in order to apply to different applicable courses that require these subjects for being eligible for admissions. Candidates must ensure that they have studied these subjects in 12th grade or as prescribed by a particular University under their eligibility conditions for a particular programme.
Q: Does CUET require OBC certificate?
Yes, OBC candidates applying for CUET must upload the OBC-NCL certificate in online CUET application form. The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India. If candidate fail to upload the OBC-NCL certificate (issued on or after 01 April, 2024) at the time of CUET 2025 registration, then in such case they will have to upload a declaration in lieu of OBC-NCl certificate to that effect.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by Government of India. However, in the case of central universities admission, the reservation criteria of the respective university shall be applicable.
CUET Result 2024: Highlights
Parameters | CUET (UG) - 2024 |
---|---|
Number of registered candidates (unique) | 1347820 |
Number of Unique Candidates Appeared | 1113610 |
Number of Subject Test Administered (Registered) | 5771668 |
Number of Subject Test Administered (Appeared) | 4621670 |
Male (Unique Candidates) | 717248 |
Female (Unique Candidates) | 630565 |
Third gender (Unique Candidates) | 7 |
PwD (Unique Candidates) | 4461 |
General (Unique Candidates) | 543996 |
SC (Unique Candidates) | 144851 |
ST (Unique Candidates) | 88097 |
OBC (Unique Candidates) | 482552 |
EWS (Unique Candidates) | 88324 |
Number of mediums (languages) | 13 |
Number of Cities where exam conducted |
379 (26 cities outside India)
|
Number of Phases | 03 phases |
Number of universities | 283 |
Number of QPs administered | 99 |
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CUET UG 2024 Registrations
Number of Candidates Appeared for CUET UG 2024: Category, Gender
Check the number of candidates who registered and appeared for CUET UG 2024 exam in the table below:
Category |
Registered |
Appeared |
---|---|---|
EWS |
88324 |
74980 |
General/Unreserved |
543996 |
448908 |
OBC-NCL |
482552 |
399945 |
SC |
144851 |
119164 |
ST |
88097 |
70613 |
Total |
1347820 |
1113610 |
Gender-wise Number of Candidates Registered and Appeared for CUET (UG) – 2024
GENDER |
Registered |
Appeared |
---|---|---|
Female |
630565 |
519283 |
Male |
717248 |
594324 |
Third Gender |
7 |
3 |
Total |
1347820 |
1113610 |
Number of PwD Candidates Registered and Appeared for CUET (UG) – 2024:
PWD |
Registered |
Appeared |
---|---|---|
Yes |
4461 |
3733 |
Number of Candidates Appeared for CUET UG 2024: Subject Wise Details
Check CUET subject wise CUET 2024 details in the table below:
Subject Name | Total Registered | Total Appeared |
---|---|---|
English | 1007645 | 822518 |
General Test | 834873 | 709066 |
Chemistry | 702050 | 561719 |
Physics | 673038 | 530936 |
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics | 486559 | 389023 |
Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry |
391605 | 313683 |
Economics/Business Economics | 214056 | 184136 |
Business Studies | 193300 | 166022 |
Hindi | 207880 | 164549 |
Accountancy/Book Keeping | 180864 | 156473 |
Political Science | 161405 | 138566 |
History | 137623 | 117807 |
Geography/Geology | 83348 | 70551 |
Physical Education/National Cadet Crops(NCC)/Yoga |
81855 | 63904 |
Computer Science/Informatics Practices |
102836 | 52648 |
Legal Studies | 43837 | 30643 |
Sociology | 35745 | 29898 |
Agriculture | 48642 | 29316 |
Psychology | 31815 | 20547 |
Fine Arts / Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting) / Commercial Art |
17889 | 10855 |
Teaching Aptitude | 17359 | 8766 |
Home Science | 14128 | 7070 |
Engineering Graphics | 8469 | 6184 |
Environmental Studies | 16637 | 5736 |
Entrepreneurship | 11692 | 5395 |
Bengali | 9065 | 4131 |
Mass Media/Mass Communication | 6839 | 3417 |
Urdu | 6729 | 3220 |
Sanskrit | 5145 | 2773 |
Sanskrit | 3758 | 2334 |
Performing Arts | 2386 | 1381 |
Assamese | 4219 | 1271 |
Tamil | 5816 | 1041 |
Tourism | 2623 | 901 |
Anthropology | 2432 | 882 |
Fashion Studies | 1617 | 640 |
Punjabi | 2027 | 635 |
Telugu | 2629 | 506 |
Arabic | 812 | 343 |
Odia | 1336 | 338 |
French | 828 | 294 |
Malayalam | 2568 | 243 |
Manipuri | 574 | 171 |
Knowledge Tradition-Practices India |
793 | 153 |
Persian | 314 | 148 |
German | 420 | 135 |
Kannada | 869 | 121 |
Marathi | 785 | 114 |
Spanish | 217 | 90 |
Santhali | 317 | 71 |
Kashmiri | 129 | 62 |
Japanese | 183 | 54 |
Gujarati | 359 | 34 |
Nepali | 183 | 32 |
Russian | 86 | 23 |
Dogri | 77 | 20 |
Chinese | 93 | 19 |
Italian | 51 | 17 |
Tibetan | 41 | 16 |
Maithili | 50 | 15 |
Bodo | 131 | 10 |
Konkani | 9 | 2 |
Sindhi | 8 | 2 |
CUET Registration Statistics: Top Subjects, Languages & States
NTA releases the number of registrations for each CUET subjects and languages every year. This year also, English and General Test was mapped by maximum number of candidates for CUET UG 2024. Uttar Pradesh remains the top state from maximum applicants have been received. Refer below to know more.
CUET UG 2024: Top 10 Domain Subjects
CUET Subjects |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
---|---|---|---|
General Test |
8,34,207 |
8,08,597 |
5,24,277 |
Chemistry |
7,01,750 |
6,58,358 |
2,79,869 |
Physics |
6,72,773 |
6,34,078 |
2,58,211 |
Maths/Applied Mathematics |
4,86,365 |
4,87,609 |
2,68,752 |
Biology |
3,91,409 |
4,02,224 |
1,61,840 |
Econimics/Business Economics |
2,13,996 |
2,28,125 |
1,50,646 |
Business Studies |
1,93,252 |
2,03,613 |
1,37,023 |
Accounts |
1,80,795 |
1,86,848 |
1,22,497 |
Political Science |
1,61,333 |
2,03,508 |
1,28,470 |
History |
1,37,568 |
1,88,949 |
1,22,139 |
CUET 2024: Top 5 languages
Subjects |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
---|---|---|---|
English |
10,07,336 |
9,72,846 |
5,95,403 |
Hindi |
2,07,839 |
2,61,966 |
2,14,908 |
Sanskrit |
8,901 |
6,,370 |
9,099 |
Bengali |
9,065 |
4,784 |
6,750 |
Urdu |
6,726 |
12,800 |
3,522 |
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Number of Students Appeared in CUET 2023
The previous year, NTA recorded a 41% increase in the number of registrations for CUET UG 2023. Out of 16.85 lakh registered candidates, 13.995 lakh candidates submitted the application form along with the payment of the application form. CUET UG 2023 saw an increase of 4 lakh candidates. Refer to the table below to know the CUET UG 2023 number of unique registrations and number of candidates who appeared for the exam, both gender and category-wise.
Q: How do I apply for a college which requires CUET percentage even though am yet to give CUET?
Candidates can apply for CUET score accepting colleges through CUET UG 2024 application form. While filling the application form, candidates will be required to enter the name of the preffered universities and courses in order of preference. On declaration of the CUET results, the scores will be shared with the unoversities for which candidate has applied. Basis on the score obtained candidate will be shortlisted for the applied course.
Q: What if I get compartment, then will I be able to appear for the CUET and get admission in college?
Yes, it is possible to appear for compartment exams and still appear for CUET and secure college admission within the same academic year.
Educational boards conduct compartment exams for students who performed poorly in one or two subjects during their board exams. These compartment exams are typically held a few months after the regular board exams and offer students an opportunity to reattempt any subjects they failed, thereby improving their overall pass percentage.
In situations where a student does not meet the admission requirements for college due to failing one or more subjects in their board exams, they can opt to take compartment exams with the aim of enhancing their grades. Once the results of the compartment exams are published, students can utilize their improved scores to fulfill the CUET college admission criteria.
It's essential to keep in mind that the admission procedures for each college and university can differ, and some institutions may have specific additional requirements or application deadlines for students intending to take compartment exams. Therefore, it is advisable to inquire about the admission policies regarding compartment exams at the respective college or university.
Q: What is the criteria for admission via CUET exam?
For admission in Universities through CUET (UG) - 2025, the existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc.. of the respective University / Institution shall be applicable. For appearing in CUET exam there is no age limit, however, candidates will be required to follow the age criteria (if any) prescribed the university in which candidate is desirous of taking admission. As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs.
Mere appearance in the CUET exam will not guarantee admission to the programme untill the candidates has:
- Studied subject (s) in major
- Fulfilled the subject combination criteria
Q: Who can avail the scribe facility for CUET UG?
PwD candidates who are visually impaired or have disability in the upper limb or have lost hands/fingers which prevents them from operating the CUET UG computer based test will be able to avail the scribe facility.
Such candidates can take the help of scribe for reading the questions or keying the answers as per the direction of candidate. The scribe will not be allowed to explain or suggest the answer. To avail the service of scribe, PwD candidates must opt for it while filling the CUET 2025 application form. The scribe will be provided by CUET 2024 conducting body National Testing Agency (NTA) only.
Q: What is programme specific eligibility criteria in CUET?
For admission to the desirous University/Institution, the candidates must appear in CUET 2025 in the Languages and Domain Specific subjects as per the Program-Specific Eligibility for which s (he) is desirous to take admission. For instance if candidate wishes to apply for B.Com (Hons.) programe in Delhi University he/she will be required to make the subject combination as :
Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
OR
Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
Candidates are advised to check CUET programme specific eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing which they will not qualify for further admission process.
Parameters |
Details |
---|---|
Number of unique registrations |
14,99,790 |
No. of unique candidates appeared |
11,16,011 |
No. of Subject Tests Administered |
64,35,144 |
No. of unique combinations of subjects |
48,779 |
No. of mediums (languages) |
13 |
No. of Phases |
09 |
Number of participating universities |
249 |
CUET 2023: Distribution of Candidates by Category
CUET UG 2023 witnessed a maximum number of registrations from the General category. Refer the table below to know the Number of candidates who registered and appeared for CUET UG 2023 category wise.
Category |
Registered |
Appeared |
---|---|---|
General/Unreserved |
6,78,478 |
5,13,155 |
OBC-NCL |
4,99,126 |
4,99,126 |
SC |
1,50,699 |
1,15,215 |
ST |
1,06,287 |
53,645 |
EWS |
65,206 |
53,219 |
Total |
14,99,796 |
11,16,018 |
CUET 2023: Distribution of Candidates by Gender
In CUET UG 2023, Male candidates dominated the number of registrations and attendance for entrance exam. Refer the table below to know gender wise CUET 2023 statistics:
Gender |
Registered |
Appeared |
---|---|---|
Female |
6,96,134 |
5,13,978 |
Male |
8,03,647 |
6,02,028 |
Third Gender |
15 |
12 |
Number of Students Appeared for CUET 2022
In the debut year of CUET UG 2022, NTA recorded 12.50 registrations out of which 9.9 lakh candidates submitted the application form along with the payment of CUET application fee. NTA has released information about how many students appeared for CUET 2022. Refer to the table below to know the Highlights about number of students who appeared for CUET 202:
Parameters |
Details |
---|---|
Number of candidates registered for CUET UG 2022 |
14,90,293 |
Number of candidates who appeared for CUET 2022 |
9,68,201 |
Number of Mediums |
13 |
Number of test centres |
490 per shift (Approx.) |
CUET 2022: Distribution of Candidates by Gender
In CUET UG 2022, a maximum number of registrations were received from male candidates. Refer the table below to know the complete details.
Gender |
Registered |
Appeared |
---|---|---|
Female |
6,60,311 |
4,29,228 |
Male |
8,29,965 |
5,38,965 |
Third Gender |
17 |
8 |
Total |
14,90,293 |
9,68,201 |
How Many Students Appear for CUET UG: Top Universities
Since the debut of CUET UG exam, University of Delhi tops the number of registrations through CUET UG for its UG courses. Candidates can check the table below to know the top universities which receive maximum registrations through CUET UG.
Universities |
2024 (Approx.) |
2023 (Approx.) |
2022 (Approx.) |
---|---|---|---|
26 Lakh |
28 Lakh |
6.63 Lakh |
|
8.4 Lakh |
8.8 Lakh |
4.34 Lakh |
|
5.1 Lakh |
4.1 Lakh |
1.8 Lakh |
|
4.8 Lakh |
31 Lakh |
2.62 Lakh |
|
2.6 Lakh |
2.6 Lakh |
1.44 Lakh |
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How Many Students Appear for CUET UG Subject Wise?
Check the list of top CUET domain subjects for which candidates have appeared. The table below mentions the list of top 10 CUET subjects with maximum number of registrations and attendance.
Subject |
Number of Students Appeared in 2022 |
Number of Students Appeared in 2023 |
---|---|---|
English |
4,85,894 |
7,19,878 |
General Test |
4,50,635 |
6,71,574 |
Chemistry |
2,31,970 |
5,04,496 |
Physics |
2,20,014 |
4,82,239 |
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
2,29,793 |
3,79,027 |
Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology |
- |
2,94,206 |
Hindi |
- |
2,01,439 |
Economics / Business Economics |
- |
1,86,855 |
Business Studies |
- |
1,68,052 |
Accountancy / Bookkeeping |
- |
1,55,347 |
CUET UG Result 2024
National Testing Agency will announce the CUET UG 2024 results tentatively by June 30, 2024 at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to check their scores online by entering the login credentials.
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FAQs on How Many Students Appear for CUET UG?
Q. How many applicants are there for CUET UG?
Ans. More than 14 lakh candidates appear for CUET UG exam. In 2023, 14,99,790 number of candidates registered for exam along with the payment of application fee. The number of applicants for CUET UG 2024 is expected to increase from last year.
Q. What is the capacity of CUET seats?
Ans. More than 3 lakh seats are offered by CUET participating universities. More than 200 universities are accepting scores through CUET UG 2024 for admission to its undergraduate courses.
Q. How many colleges can I select in CUET?
Ans. Candidates can apply for any number of universities and courses while filling the CUET application form.
Q. Is it easy to clear CUET exam?
Ans. The difficulty level of the CUET exam is moderate to easy. Candidates prepared well for the exam will be able to clear the exam. However, considering how many students will appear for CUET exam the cutoffs are expected to go high.
Q. Can I fill for two courses in same university?
Ans. Yes, candidates can apply for two or more courses from same university. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the CUET course eligibility to qualify for admission process.
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