DUCET 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Dravidian University Common Entrance Test 2024 ( DUCET )

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Updated on Jul 4, 2024 17:04 IST

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The DUCET 2024 exam is tentatively scheduled to be held on November 07, 2024. The DUCET 2024 application process is likely to commence in October 2024. Once released, candidates will be required to visit the official website of the Dravidian University i.e., dravidianuniversity.ac.in to fill out the DUCET registration form. Notably, the tentative deadline to submit the DUCET 2024 application form is November 01, 2024. Candidates interested in applying for the exam should have a bachelor’s degree in the respective field. 

DUCET 2024 (Dravidian University Common Entrance Test) is held once a year. The exam is conducted to offer admission into Dravidian University for different courses such as MCA/MBA/M.A.(Kannada) and M.A. (Tamil).

Read on to learn more about all important updates related to the exam schedule, application form, admit card, result and more here.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Master of Science (MSc) course through DUCET?

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In order to pursue Master of Science (MSc) course at Dravidian University, candidates should be aware about the eligibility criteria of the exam. To get admission in MSc course, candidates should have done their Bachelor of Science (BSc) from a recognised university and should have secured at least a minimum 55% marks. Candidates can refer Shiksha's page or the official website of the exam to know in detail about the MSc.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Master of Arts (MA) course through DUCET?

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In order to pursue Master of Arts (MA) course at Dravidian University, candidates should be aware about the eligibility criteria of the exam. To get admission in Master of Arts (MA) course, candidates should have done their graduation in any discipline from a recognised university along with securing at least a minimum 55% marks. Candidates can refer Shiksha's page or the official website of the exam to know in detail about the Master of Arts (MA) course.

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Q:   Does Dravidian University offer Master in Social Work (MSW)?

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Yes. Through DUCET, candidates can apply for admission in Master of Social Work, which is offered by the Dravidian University. Candidates interested to appear for the DUCET exam need to know about the eligibility criteria for the exam criteria of the course. Candidates can refer the Shiksha's page to know about the detailed eligibility criteria of the Master in Social Work (MSW) exam.

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What is DUCET 2024?

The Dravidian University Common Entrance Test (DUCET) is conducted by the Dravidian University in order to offer students admission in postgraduate and postgraduate diploma courses offered by the varsity. The Dravidian University (DU) offers students courses in Science, Humanities, Education, Language courses and Arts. DUCET is conducted in offline mode and the duration of the entrance test is of 100 minutes. Candidates will have to apply online and meet the eligibility criteria set by the Dravidian University. Through DUCET, candidates can opt for admission in regular and self-financing courses which are offered by the Dravidian University.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Master of Commerce through DUCET?

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In order to pursue a Master of Commerce (MCom) course at Dravidian University, candidates should be aware of the eligibility criteria of the exam. To get admission in MCom course, candidates should have done their Bachelors’, preferably BBA or BCom, from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum 55% marks. Candidates can refer Shiksha's page or the official website of the exam to know in detail about the MCom course.

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Q:   Is there an entrance test for BEd at Dravidian University?

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Yes. Candidates will have to appear for DUCET in order to apply for admission in BEd. Candidates interested to appear for the DUCET exam should know about the eligibility criteria required for the exam. Candidates can refer the Shiksha's page to know about the detailed eligibility criteria of the course.

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Q:   Do I have to give an entrance exam to get admission in BA Political Science?

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No. There is no entrance test for UG courses except for BEd, CET, TPT, LPCET, BPEd and PECET. Candidates can apply for admission. Candidates interested to appear for the DUCET exam should know about the eligibility criteria required for the exam. Candidates can refer the Shiksha's page to know about the detailed eligibility criteria of the BA Political Science course.

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DUCET 2024 Exam Highlights

Name of Exam

Dravidian University Common Entrance Test (DUCET)

Conducting Body

Dravidian University

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

100 minutes

Exam Medium

Bilingual- English and Telugu

Maximum Marks

100 marks

Exam Pattern

Objective Type Questions

Official Website

http://www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in/index.php

DUCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for DUCET 2024, candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the Dravidian University. If a candidate is found ineligible at any time, he/she will not be allowed to further proceed in the DUCET admission process. The eligibility criteria is as mentioned below:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

Master of Arts (MA)

Candidates should have done their graduation in any discipline from a recognised university along with securing at least a minimum 55% marks.

Master of Science (MSc)

The candidate should have done their Bachelor of Science (BSc) from a recognised university and should have secured at least a minimum 55% marks.

Master of Commerce (MCom)

The candidate should have done their Bachelors’, preferably BBA or BCom, from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum 55% marks.

DUCET 2024 Admission Process

The Dravidian University Common Entrance Test (DUCET) admission process is as such which begins from the application process and concludes with the counselling session. The DUCET admission process is as such as mentioned below:

Step 1: Apply for DUCET 2024

The first step of any admission process is to apply for the course which is offered by the university. Candidates are required to fill and submit the DUCET 2024 application form which will be available online and offline. Candidates can either download the application form or can avail the application form which will be available at the university. Candidates need to fill and submit the DUCET application form during the application process. Applications will not be accepted after the last date. The candidate will have to fill the form by entering his personal, academic and residential details, upload the required documents and pay the DUCET application fee.

Step 2: Download Admit Card

Candidates who have successfully filled and submitted their DUCET application forms, can download the DUCET admit card which will be released a few days before the entrance test. The DUCET admit card is an important document which needs to be carried to the exam centre which will be mentioned on the admit card.

Step 3: Appear for DUCET 2024

Candidates are required to carry their admit cards (hall ticket) to the exam centre which will be mentioned on the admit card. Candidates are advised to go through the DUCET exam pattern and syllabus before appearing for the entrance exam. The candidate should reach the exam centre on time as latecomers will not be allowed to appear for the entrance test.

Step 4: DUCET 2024 Result

The DUCET result will be announced online on the official website of the university. Candidates will be judged on the basis of their rank and marks secured in the Dravidian University Common Entrance Test (DUCET). A merit list will be released which will contain the names of candidates who have been shortlisted for the counselling session.

Step 5: Counselling

Candidates who have been shortlisted are invited for the counselling session to complete the admission process. Students are required to carry the original and photocopies of their documents to the counselling venue. Candidates can book their seat and can attend classes which will commence in the month of July, 2024.

Courses offered through DUCET 2024

Courses from streams such as Humanities, Science, Education and Language are offered through DUCET 2024. Candidates can go through the following courses which are offered through DUCET 2024.

Regular

MA in English

MA in History

MA in Kannada

MA in Linguistics

MA in Philosophy

MA in Tamil

MA in Telugu

MA in Folklore

MEd

BEd

BPEd

TPT

MCA

MSc (Herbal Science)

Self-Financed Courses

MBA

MA in Performing Arts

MA in Tourism Management

MSW (Master of Social Work)

MLISc (Library Science)

MCom

MSc in Biotechnology

MSc in Environmental Management

MSc in Chemistry

MSc in Computer Science

MSc in Zoology

MSc in Botany

MSc in Mathematics

DUCET 2024 Exam Centre

The exam centres for DUCET 2024 have not yet been released by the Dravidian University, however, candidates can refer to the previous year DUCET exam centres which are as follows:

DUCET 2024 Exam Centres

Centre Code

Dravidian University Campus, Kuppa,

Centre Code – 1

P.V.K.N Govt. College, Chittoor

Centre Code – 2

S.G.S Arts College, Tirupathi

Centre Code – 3

Govt. College, Madanapalle

Centre Code – 4

Govt. Arts College, Anantapur

Centre Code – 5

Silver Jubilee Govt. College, Kurnool

Centre Code – 6

Govt. First Grade College, K.G.F, Karnataka

Centre Code – 7

Govt. Degree College, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Centre Code – 8

DUCET 2024 FAQs

Candidates can refer the space below to know about the FAQs related to DUCET exam.

Q:   What is the application date for DUCET exam 2024?

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DUCET 2024 tentative application process is likely to commence from October 03, 2024. Once released, candidates will be required to visit the official website of the Dravidian University i.e., dravidianuniversity.ac.in to fill the DUCET registration form. Notably, the tentative deadline to submit the DUCET 2024 application form is November 01, 2024. Candidates interested to apply for the exam should have a bachelor’s degree in the respective field.

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Q:   Who conducts the DUCET exam?

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Candidates can refer the table below to know about the DUCET exam details.

Particulars

Details

Name of Exam

Dravidian University Common Entrance Test (DUCET)

Conducting Body

Dravidian University

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Q:   Can I choose my exam centre in DUCET exam?

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You can choose the nearest exam centre next to you while filling up the DUCET application form. Candidates can refer the table given below to know about the previous year's DUCET exam centre for reference. 

DUCET Exam Centres

Centre Code

Dravidian University Campus, Kuppa,

Centre Code – 1

P.V.K.N Govt. College, Chittoor

Centre Code – 2

S.G.S Arts College, Tirupathi

Centre Code – 3

Govt. College, Madanapalle

Centre Code – 4

Govt. Arts College, Anantapur

Centre Code – 5

Silver Jubilee Govt. College, Kurnool

Centre Code – 6

Govt. First Grade College, K.G.F, Karnataka

Centre Code – 7

Govt. Degree College, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Centre Code – 8

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Q:   I have done Science in class XII, can I apply for BA in Political Science?

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As per the eligibility criteria set by the Dravidian University, for admission in BA (Bachelor pf Arts) priority is given to students who have done their class XII in Arts subject. Candidates are suggested to refer Shiksha's page or the official website of the exam to know more about the exam.

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Q:   What is the mode and medium of DUCET exam?

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Candidates can refer the space below to know about the mode and medium of DUCET exam.

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

100 minutes

Exam Medium

Bilingual- English and Telugu

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