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CUET Eligibility Criteria 2024
Updated On : June 9, 2023
Reader's Digest - Appearing in the CUET entrance test or securing minimum qualifying marks does not entitle you to be considered for admission unless you satisfy the program-wise eligibility conditions of the university. Didn't know this? Read the blog post to check whether or not you are eligible for the CUET 2024.
The CUET examination has become integral to every student's educational journey.
It brings us to the question - Can any student take the CUET examination?
The answer is No! There are two divisions into which CUET eligibility is categorized.
The first is "common CUET eligibility criteria," and the other is the "program and college-specific CUET eligibility criteria," which vary. You must satisfy both.
Here's everything you need to know about CUET Eligibility Criteria 2024!
Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) Eligibility Criteria 2024
Before proceeding with the NTA CUET Application Form, you must check whether you have satisfied the CUET eligibility criteria for 2024.
Generally, the CUET 2024 eligibility criteria are defined under three parameters as mentioned below:
- Age Limit
- Educational Qualification
- Minimum Qualifying Marks
To be eligible to take the Common University Entrance Test, candidates must:
- Be Indian citizens or persons of Indian origin.
- Must have completed (or be completing) the 10+2 level of education from a recognized board or university.
- For appearing in the CUET (UG) - 2024, there is no age limit for the candidates.
- For the year of appearance in Class 12 / equivalent examination, relevant conditions of Universities / Institutions (as applicable) will be applied. The candidate must ensure his/ her eligibility from the respective Universities/institutions' websites.
Things to keep in mind:
- The respective university's existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences, etc., shall be applicable to get admission to Central Universities through CUET 2024.
- As the CUET eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every university, you are advised to visit the university website to which you apply for the program.
- Appearing in the entrance test or securing minimum qualifying marks does not entitle you to be considered for admission unless you satisfy the program-wise eligibility conditions of the university.
CUET Age Limit 2024
Question - I am 23 years old. Am I eligible to apply?
- There is no age limit for the candidates appearing in the CUET (UG) - 2024.
- However, you will be required to fulfil the age criteria (if any) of the particular university you desire to apply to.
CUET Educational Qualification 2024
Question - I study in class 11. Can I appear in CUET 2024?
- Applicant must have completed class 12 from a recognized university or board.
- Or 10+3 diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education
- Candidates must have studied subjects in 10+2 classes depending on their chosen course.
For instance - You opted for the Bachelor of Science (Mathematics honours), you must have studied Mathematics as a major subject.
- As per the official notification, those appearing for the qualifying examination (12th exam) in 2024 are also eligible to apply for the Common Universities Entrance Test.
CUET Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Minimum Qualifying Marks for Undergraduate Courses
Question - I scored 75 marks in class 12. Am I eligible to apply for the CUET exam?
- You must have obtained a minimum qualifying score aggregate in class 12 or an equivalent exam to be eligible for the Common Universities Entrance Test 2024 as prescribed by the respective university.
- The minimum qualifying marks vary for each participating university.
- Visit the official website of the particular university if you are willing to be admitted for the specific course.
Check: CUET City Intimation Slip 2024
CUET 2024 - Number of Attempts
Unlike other entrance exams, the CUET attempt limit is "n" the number of times.
So, you can attempt this exam as long as you fulfil the CUET eligibility criteria for age, educational qualifications, and minimum marks.
CUET Reservation Policy 2024
A certain percentage of seats are reserved for Indian Nationals in specific reserved categories as per the rules prescribed by the Government of India.
However, in the case of the Central Universities, the reservation policy is applicable as per the rules of the respective university.
To claim the benefit of the reservation, upload the required category certificate issued on or after 01 January 2024 under the latest guidelines of the Government of India.
Check the table below for the CUET category-wise reservation:
| Category | Reservation |
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | 27% |
| Persons with Disability | 5% |
- Note 1 - If you want to avail reservation under the PwD category, you must have a Physical Disability certificate (Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Certificate) issued by the notified medical authority.
- Note 2 - Candidates who wish to avail reservation under the PwBD must have the disability certificate mentioning ‘Severe’ under the Dyslexia category.
- Note 3 - Some universities may provide reservations for the Economically Weaker Sections, which can account for 10% of the total seats.
Check: Short tricks to crack the CUET exam on the first attempt
CUET UG Eligibility Criteria 2024
To get admission to undergraduate courses at any of the 250 CUET universities, you must appear for the CUET entrance test.
The admissions are solely based on your performance in the entrance exam, making it extremely important to prepare thoroughly.
All the 250 participating universities follow different policies regarding criteria, age limit, relaxation, reservations, minimum marks, subject combinations, etc.
The CUET eligibility criteria for 2024 for various UG courses have been listed in the top 5 universities like DU, AMU, BHU, JMI, and JMU.
CUET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for the University of Delhi (DU) UG courses
From the academic session of 2024, the admissions to undergraduate courses at Delhi University are solely based on Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) scores.
According to the CUET Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024, there is no age limit to apply for the entrance exam. DU also does not impose any eligibility requirement either.
To write CUET, you must have valid scores in class 12. However, DU has specific requirements for getting admission to their UG program, which are as follows.
As per the CUET DU Eligibility Criteria, you must have appeared for the four exams in the CUET and scored minimum qualifying marks in the language test.
- Any One language in relevance to the opted is compulsory
- To appear for domain subjects chosen in Class XII (compulsory)
- A minimum of 30% in the language paper
Refer to the table below to know the course eligibility for CUET 2024.
| Programme/ Course offered | Eligibility for the programme |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language from List A in CUET. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics OR Combination II: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Polymer Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Instrumentation | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+ Chemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Geography/Geology OR Combination III: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Chemistry + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained in any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
| B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Analytical Methods in Chemistry and Biochemistry | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
| B.Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Computer Science/ Informatics Practices | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
| B.Tech. (Information Technology and Mathematical Innovation) | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination. |
| B.A.(Hons.) Punjabi | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Punjabi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject either from List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. |
| B.A. (Hons) Persian | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Persian from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A1 + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. |
| B.A. (Hons.) French | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: French from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
| B.A. (Hons.) German | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: German from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
| B.A.(Hons.) Philosophy | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Journalism | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
| B.A. Hons. (Humanities and Social Sciences) (offered by Cluster Innovation Centre) | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A1 + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
| B.A.(Hons.) Political Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
| B.A.(Hons.) Social Work | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
| B.A.(Hons.) Sociology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Multi-Media and Mass Communication | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
| B.A. (Program) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
| B.Voc. (Health Care Management) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
| B.Voc. (Web Designing) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one is from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
| B. Com. (Hons.) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: 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 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
| B. Com. | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
| B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Industrial Chemistry | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
| B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Electronics | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
| B.Sc. (Prog.) Life Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
| B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Life Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Sanskrit from List B1 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Sanskrit from List A + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination III: Sanskrit from List A + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 OR Combination IV: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination IV for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I/II/III |
| B.A. (Hons.) English | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects |
| B.A. (Hons.) Italian | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Italian from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
| B.A.(Hons.) Applied Psychology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
| B.A. (Hons) Hindi Patrakarita | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Hindi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Hindi from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
| B.A.(Hons.) History | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
| Five Year Integrated Program in Journalism | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) OR Combination II : Hindi from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
| B.Voc. (Banking Operations) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
| B.Voc. (Software Development) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one is from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
| B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + Section III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
| B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Chemistry | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET score obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
| B.Sc. (Prog.) Mathematical Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| B.Sc. in Physical Education, Health Education & Sports | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Physical Education / National Cadet Corps (NCC) / Yoga from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 AND Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best CUET score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
| B.A. (Hons) Hindi | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Hindi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| B.A. (Hons.) Bengali | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Bengali from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I" |
| B.A. (Hons.) Urdu | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Urdu from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I" |
| B.A. (Hons.) Arabic | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Arabic from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. " |
| B.A. (Hons.) Spanish | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Spanish from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I" |
| B.A.(Hons.) Psychology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| B.A.(Hons.) Geography | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| B.A.(Hons.) Economics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| B.A. (Vocational Studies) | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
| B.Voc. (Retail Management and IT) | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I:Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
| B.A. (Hons) in Karnatak Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Veena/ Violin) | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
| B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Sitar/ Sarod/ Guitar/ Violin/ Santoor | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
| Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS] | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA(FIA)] | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| Bachelor of Business Economics [BBE] | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
| Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) | "Candidate must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
| B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music – Percussion (Tabla/ Pakhawaj) | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Candidates must appear in both CUET and Practical-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combinations: Any one Language from List A + General Test (Section III) AND also in the Practical-Based Test (to be conducted by College of Art) • For specialization in Art History it will based on Analysis / Premise and View / Critique • For other five specializations it will be based on Drawing and relevant Specialization (weightage will be 50 : 50) Merit will be calculated by considering the combined 'CUET score (50% weightage) and Practical-based test score (50% weightage)’ |
AMU Eligibility Requirements for UG programs
| Programme/ Course offered | Eligibility for the programme |
| B.Voc. (Production Technology) | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Three year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. |
| B.Voc. (Polymer & Coating Technology) | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/Biology or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Three year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. |
| B.Voc. (Fashion Design & Garment Technology) | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Three year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from AMU recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Persian | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from AMU recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Women Studies | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from AMU recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Hindi | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from AMU recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science | Senior Secondary School Certificate in Agriculture or in Science (With Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Home Science) or an equivalent examination with 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics | Senior Secondary School Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology/ Geography/ Computer Science or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Note: For admission to B.Sc. (Hons./Research) with Statistics as Major Subject, the candidate should have passed Mathematics at the qualifying examination. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography | Senior Secondary School Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology/ Geography/ Computer Science or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from AMU recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Education | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from AMU recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Linguistics | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from AMU recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Russian | Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course-Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
| B.A. (Hons.) Chinese | Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course-Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
Visit the official website of CUET to learn about all 250 colleges, its courses and eligibility requirements.
Conclusion
In conclusion, CUET eligibility is determined by a variety of factors, including academic performance, financial need, and other factors. To determine eligibility, applicants should carefully review the requirements and submit complete, accurate information in order to be considered. Ultimately, it is important to keep in mind that applicants must meet all the requirements in order to be eligible for CUET.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the CUET Eligibility criteria be the same for all participating universities?
No. The CUET Eligibility criteria will vary for each course you apply to in the participating universities.
What is the eligibility criteria to apply for CUET UG Courses?
The CUET eligibility criteria UG Courses varies for each participating university. You can go through the above post to know the course-wise eligibility for different colleges.
Is reservation provided for SC/ST category in the CUET Exam?
Yes. As per the official notification, each participating university provides reservation for SC/ST category as per the rules based on the Government of India.
Is there any age limit for the NTA CUET Exam 2023?
There is no maximum age limit for the NTA CUET Exam 2023. However, your minimum age should be 18 years to qualify for the exam.
Can droppers give NTA CUET 2023 Exam?
As per the official notification, the dropper can also apply for the NTA CUET 2023 Exam. However, they should satisfy the criteria in terms of age limit and education qualification.
