The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the online registration process for the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET), which will be the sole criterion for admission to various undergraduate (UG) programs at 86 universities across the country.

On the demand of the aspirants, NTA has decided to reopen the applications once again for one last time Those who are interested in applying for the entrance exam are advised to complete the registration process on or before the last date.

The following are some of the common mistakes to avoid while filling out the CUET application process:

• Filling the name incorrectly: Make sure to fill in your name and parent's name as per your class 10 or equivalent certificate.
• Provide a functional e-mail address and mobile number, as further communication regarding the exam will be done only through the registered mobile number and mail ID.
• Mention the correct category, mainly if you belong to SC, ST, or PWD category. You can claim the benefit of reservation by filling the right category you belong to. 

Summary: 

Like any other application form, CUET UG application forms must be filled with the utmost attention. Do you know why? Even if you and your friends decide to write the CUET exam but wish to pursue different courses in different colleges. The CUET application filling process can be different for you and your friends. That is why paying attention is extremely important, and not blindly following others! 

Several students had incorrectly filled out the application this year, and the NTA had to reopen the correction window multiple times at the student's request. 

You can avoid making such errors by following this article that clears all your doubts pertaining to filling out the CUET application form.

NTA CUET Application Form 2023 Dates

The CUET Exam 2023 will put a rest to ever-increasing cut-offs like DU. Those interested in applying for the entrance exam must fill out the application form before the last date to avoid discrepancies at the last moment.

Check out the table below for all the important events related to the NTA CUET application form 2023.

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Online registration begins from	last week of June 2023 (Expected)
CUET 2023 last registration date	last week of June 2023 (Expected)
Last date to pay the application fee	last week of June 2023 (Expected)
CUET Application Correction Window	last week of June 2023 (Expected)
CUET 2023 Exam Date	Mid-July to mid-August (Expected)

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How to Fill NTA CUET Application Form 2023?

As we all know, this is a common query that most aspirants post about. However, it is not about how to fill out the form; it is about filling the form correctly.

Before proceeding with the application form, you must check whether you meet the CUET Eligibility Criteria or not.

There are five stages included in the CUET application process that is shown below:

The initial step is registration. The online window to register for the exam will open after clicking on the "click here to apply" button on the official website.

Once you click on the "register" button, the commonly asked registration fields such as name, mobile number, E-mail ID, and date of birth shall appear on the screen.

Direct Link to Fill CUET Application Form 2023

• Upon successful registration, you will receive a system-generated application number.
• Now, re-login to the website using login credentials and fill in all mandatory fields like qualification details, communication details, date of birth, category, etc.
• The next step is to upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specifications given in the official notification.
• Then, select any three universities you wish to secure admission to and any three courses in each. " Make sure you select the right domain subjects" to avoid your candidature being canceled. 
• Once selected, click on the "save & proceed" button and preview the online form.
• Next, click on the "make payment" button and pay the application fee per your category.

NTA CUET Application Fee 2023

You can pay the application fees in both online and offline modes. The application fee for General/ OBC is Rs. 800; similarly, reserved category students must pay Rs. 350.

PWD category students are exempted from paying the fee.

• No extra charges are applicable for online/ debit/ credit card payments.
• Two options for paying your CUET 2023 application fee are online (credit/debit card/Net Banking) or offline options (SBI Challan).
• Note that you must pay an additional charge of Rs. 50 if you opt for offline payment in bank commission.

Check out the table below for your category's Common Universities Entrance Test application fee.

Category	Payment through online/debit/credit card	Payment through Challan
	Application Fees*	Application Fee	Bank Commission	Total Fee to be paid
General/OBC	INR 800 for three PUs	INR 800	INR 50	INR 850
SC/ST	INR 350 for three PUs	INR 350		INR 400
PWD	Exempted from Application Fee

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Prerequisites to Fill CUET Registration Form 2023

Before proceeding with the NTA CUET application form 2023, you need to keep a few documents ready in hand. The list of documents required are: 

• Valid e-mail address
• Phone number
• Class 10 mark sheets
• Class 12 mark sheets
• Scanned Photograph in prescribed format and dimension
• Scanned copy of signature in prescribed format and dimension
• Date of birth certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Bank account details for fee payment

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CUET Application Numbers Statistics 2023

Nearly 1.21 crore applications have been received for CUET UG 2023 exams. Here are statistics of applications received by the top 3 universities as follows: 

Humanities
Courses	Number of Applications	Universities
BA	311265	DU (81,383) ; UoA (76,015); SPU (16,178)
BA (Hons) History	239523	DU (73,791); JMI (36,277); AUD (28,387)
BA (Hons) Political Science	2,10,923	DU (98, 493) RGU (19,792); NEHU (12, 745)
BA (Hons) Hindi	1,12,214	DU(33,464) AMU(15,784) JMI (14,693)
BA (Hons) Economics	2,96,289	DU(66,313) JMI (34,529) AUD (28,148)
BA (Hons) English	3,14,064	DU(1,06,680) AUD (31,478); EFLU (18,799)
Bachelors of Arts	1,30,331	DU (28,525) BU (10,907); EFLU (8,123)

Applications for Commerce and Management

Commerce and Management
Courses	Number of Applications	Applications in Top Universities
B.Com	3,48,723	DU(1,10,298) UoA (46,783) BBAU (25,323)
B.Com (Hons)	3,65,726	DU (1,10,077) BHU (68,993) BBAU (33,654)
BBA	6,62,705	DU (80,247) AUD (62,134) ; BBAU (38,343)

Applications for Law

Law
Courses	Number of Applications	Universities
BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA-LLB; LLB	358767	BHU (44,335) UOA 30,014 DAV (26,296)

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Applications for Science and Technology

Science and Technology
Courses	Number of Applications	Universities
BCA	1,33,712	IMT(14,055) Jagan Nath Univ (13,363) BU (9578)
B.Sc/ BA/ B.Com Mathematics	6,06,043	DU(102,681) UoA (78,769) RGU (24, 397)
B.Sc/ B.Tech computer science/ IT/ AI/ ML	12,68,661	DU (97,608) ; MGCU( 64,796) CUoH (62,919)
B.Sc Chemistry	2,42,747	DU (65,335) MGCU (64,796) CUoH (62,919)
B.Sc Physics	3,62,539	DU (73,587) JMI (36,656) RGU (19,255)

What After NTA CUET Application Form 2023 Fee Payment?

After successfully paying the application fee for CUET 2023, the system will display the following options.

• View your CUET 2023 application form
• Check your payment status
• Do you want to add more courses

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Note: You could apply for additional courses at this stage by paying the extra fees as specified. 

Reasons for CUET Application Form 2023 Rejection

the following are some of the reasons for the rejection of your NTA CUET application form:

• In case the face in the photograph or signature is unclear.
• If you did not meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the examination authority.
• If you enter false details in the registration form.

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How To Check the Status of NTA CUET Application Form 2023?

After successfully submitting the CUET 2023 application form, the National Testing Agency provides an option to check the status of your application via online mode.

You can check the status using your application number and password only from the official website of NTA.

Note that you have filled out the Common Universities Entrance Test application form 2023 but didn’t pay the complete fee; you will not be able to check the application status as your candidature will not be accepted.

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NTA CUET Application Form 2023 Correction

You are allowed to edit your CUET online form 2023 for a limited period. You should log in to the official website if you want to edit the online form.

Note that you will not be allowed to change the following fields.

• Name
• Category
• E-mail Id
• Date of Birth

Note that you cannot edit the CUET registration form once you have paid the application fee.

After completing the payment, you could also add additional courses of your choice by paying an additional fee. However, you should not exceed more than three courses.

Important Instructions for NTA CUET Application Form 2023

• You can apply to a maximum of three participating central universities only.
• You must pay the application fee separately to apply to more than three universities.
• Exam authorities do not accept the application form until the successful fee payment.
• After successful submission and application form fee payment, you will receive a message on your registered mail ID and phone number.
• You can pay through an SBI challan which can take up to seven days to receive the confirmation for acceptance of the NTA CUET registration form.

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