If you aspire to study at Delhi University, you must apply for CUET. In early April 2022, the university announced that it would not be accepting students on a merit basis alone.
In the past, DU relied on cut-offs to select its students for admission. However, from this year onwards, the universities' colleges will only accept students through the results of this entrance exam alone.
If you want to study at DU, you will need information on CUET exams. If that’s what you’re looking for, then this is the post for you.
What is the CUET exam?
CUET is short for Central Universities Common Entrance Test. This exam was known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test.
This test is conducted by National Testing Agency and is accepted in many colleges all over the country. CUET helps candidates join programs for Undergraduate, integrated courses, and even master’s courses.
DU has announced that it will consider the results of the CUET exam and the exam results of the boards, unlike its previous admission policy.
What to know about CUET Exam for DU Admissions?
DU has released information on how to prepare for admissions. The university stated that it would accept students who:
1. Take the CUET exam.
2. Score 30% (at least) in Section one, a language-based section.
3. Section one is compulsory, and candidates must choose one language in the section to be considered.
4. Section two is for domain-specific subjects. Students are required to select three subjects and a maximum of six subjects.
5. Section three is for general knowledge.
i) For B.Sc applicants, the students must select their subjects as Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Biology.
ii) Students should select subjects they have studied for their boards, and they cannot choose other subjects.
However, the subjects can be changed after the e-counseling session. The session will be conducted by the university only after the first step, which is appearing for the test, is over.
What more to know about DU Admissions through CUET?
Well, CUET will get you an entry into the colleges. However, there are some things to be kept in mind. First, the colleges, such as Jesus and Mary, St. Stephen’s, and Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa, will have reservations.
The reservations will be 50% of the total number of students accepted by the colleges.
That said, the college will release the results on the website itself. Although the students will have to appear for the exam, the results will show which students can apply.
Also, if the students are not sure about how to apply for the CUET exams, the DU website has a step-by-step guide on the website. DU has uploaded videos on the website, allowing students to understand how to log in and apply for the exam.
What to know about CUET exams?
CUET exams will be computer-based exams. The pattern for the exams will be as MCQs. Although the test is centralized, different colleges have different requirements.
If DU is where you want to pursue your higher education, you should consider the requirements.
Although the information is complete above, DU is still in the process of implementing the new process. Hence, it is important for you, as a student, to stay updated with the information.
The Eligibility:
1. For a student to be eligible for the CUET exam as a general candidate, they will need at least 50% in their 12th Board examinations or any other equivalent exam.
2. For Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, the minimum merit requirement to apply for CUET is 45% in their 12th Board examinations or equivalent exams.
Application Requirements:
1. The application for CUET exams can be found on “cuet.samarth.ac.in.”
2. You should apply for the exam as per the subject requirements.
3. You will need images and signatures. And a few photographs.
4. If you make a mistake in the form, you can correct the information by logging in again.
5. The fees, which can be paid online or offline, for different candidates, are:
i) For general candidates, the fee is INR 650.
ii) For the General Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL), the fee is INR 600.
iii) For SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), or Third gender, the fee is INR 550.
iv) For students appearing for CUET from centers outside India, the fee is INR 3,000.
If you want to study at DU for your higher education, it is mandatory to appear for CUET. The requirements for your admission have been developed and stated by DU.
Also, to ensure that students do not struggle with access to information, DU has implemented chatbots on the website. The chatbots work during all working days, except for the public holidays.
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