Application Process
LFAT Replaced by CUET UG 2024
The LFAT exam has been replaced by the CUET UG 2024 exam for admission into the BA LLB course at Allahabad University. The CUET UG 2024 application form is expected to begin on February 28, 2024.
Eligible applicants can apply for CUET UG 2024 online by visiting the official website, cuet.samarth.ac.in. Candidates must clear their 10+2 from an accredited institution to apply. A direct link to apply will be updated here once it is released.
CUET UG 2024 Exam Dates
CUET UG 2024 exam date is scheduled from May 15 to May 31, 2024. The tentative dates related to the exam are detailed below.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2024 Application Form Release Date | February 28, 2024 (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Submit CUET UG 2024 Application Form | March 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit CUET UG 2024 Application Fee | March 2024 |
| CUET UG 2024 Application Form Correction Window | First Week of April 2024 |
| CUET UG 2024 Exam City Announcement | Second Week of May 2024 |
| CUET UG 2024 Admit Card Release Date | Second Week of May 2024 |
| CUET UG 2024 Exam Date | May 15 to May 31, 2024 (OUT) |
CUET UG 2024 Application Form Highlights
Highlights of the CUET UG 2024 application form are as follows:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CUET UG 2024 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Minimum Qualification Required to Apply | Clearing class 10+2 level from an accredited institution |
| CUET UG 2024 Application Fee |
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CUET UG 2024 Registration Process
Last year, CUET UG exam got 1499790 registrations, out of which 1116011 appeared. This year, the registration process follows a similar pattern.
First, candidates must create a unique ID by entering name, address, email id, contact number, and date of birth. Then, they must create a strong password for login and fill the rest of the application form.
CUET UG 2024 Application Fee
CUET UG 2024 application fee is expected to rise by 10-20% this year. Application fees vary with the number of subjects chosen.
For 3 subjects, the fee last year was INR 750 for General and INR 700 for EWS/OBC. It goes up to INR 1750 and INR 1650 for 10 subjects for General and OBC/EWS respectively.
Registration fee is accepted only via Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI, or Paytm. The confirmation page of the CUET UG 2024 online application form will be generated only after successful payment of fee. While filling the application form, any two of the CUET UG 2024 test centers can be chosen.
CUET UG 2024 Form Correction
Application form correction facility will remain open for a limited period of time for successfully registered candidates. NTA will not entertain corrections sent by the candidate through Post/Fax/WhatsApp/E-mail/by Hand.
CUET UG 2024 form correction is not available for uploaded photograph and signature.
CUET UG 2024 Registration Start Date
The CUET UG 2024 registration process is expected to begin on February 28, 2024. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the registration link online only on cuet.samarth.ac.in.
How to Fill CUET UG 2024 Application Process?
The CUET application process comprises 5 steps. These steps are generating login credentials, filling the form, uploading documents, paying fees, and downloading the confirmation page.
- Generate CUET Login Credentials by providing basic details like name, email address, mobile number, etc.
- Login using the credentials created to fill CUET application form 2024 for academic and personal details, test paper and exam city choices.
- Upload the scanned copy of documents required like photograph, signature, and category certificate.
- Pay CUET application fees 2024 using any of the listed payment methods on the website- UPI, Debit/ Credit Card, Net banking.
- Download the application form confirmation page for future reference.
Step 1: Filling CUET UG 2024 Application Form
Register for the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application Number. The candidate must supply the required details while filling the Online Application Form and is also required to create a PASSWORD and choose a Security Question and enter his/her Answer.
After successful submission of the personal details, an Application number will be generated. This number will be used to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be required for all future reference and correspondence. For subsequent logins, the candidate will be able to login directly with the respective system-generated Application Number and created Password.
Step 2: Logging In CUET UG 2024 Application Form
The candidates can log in with the system-generated Application Number and pre-created Password for completing the Application Form. This includes filling up personal details, providing the details of educational qualification, university or programme selection, test paper details, choosing the Examination Cities, and uploading the images and documents (if any).
Step 3: Payment of CUET UG 2024 Application Fee
After completing Step 1 and Step 2, the candidates have to pay the requisite examination fee. The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI.
Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank or Payment Gateway Integrator. The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after successful payment by the candidate.
In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee, then the candidate may have to approach the concerned Bank or Payment Gateway (in the helpline number and e-mail given in the Information Bulletin) for ensuring the successful payment or for obtaining the refund of duplicate or multiple payments.
Notes:
- Download, save and print a copy of the Confirmation Page of the Application Form (which would be downloadable only after successful remittance of fee) for future reference.
- All 3 Steps can be done together or at separate timings. The submission of the Application of a candidate could be considered as successful and his/her candidature would be confirmed only on the successful transaction or receipt of the prescribed application fee from him/her.
CUET UG 2024 Application Fee
CUET UG 2024 application fee is expected to rise 10-20% this year. Application fees vary with the number of subjects chosen as tabulated below:
| Number of Subjects Opted | General | OBC (NCL)/ EWS | SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 03 subjects | INR 750 | INR 700 | INR 650 |
| Up to 07 subjects | INR 1500 | INR 1400 | INR 1300 |
| Up to 10 subjects | INR 1750 | INR 1650 | INR 1550 |
CUET UG 2024 Documents Uploading Guidelines
Instructions required to be followed while uploading images at the time of filling CUET UG 2024 application form has been detailed below:
| Documents | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned Photograph | JPG or JPEG | 10 KB to 200 KB |
| Scanned Signature | JPG or JPEG | 4 KB to 30 KB |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, etc.) | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| PwBD Certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB |
CUET UG 2024 Application Form Details Required
Details required to be filled while filling CUET UG 2024 application form are:
CUET UG 2024 Application Form Details
The CUET UG 2024 application form requires candidates to enter specific personal and academic details. The table below lists the fields and what to fill in each one.
| Field | Details to Fill |
|---|---|
| Name | Candidate’s name per their Class X certificate |
| Guardian’s Name | Name of candidate’s father/mother/guardian as per the class X certificate |
| Date of Birth | Candidate’s date of birth per their class X certificate |
| Category | First appropriate category - Gen/ OBC/ SC/ ST - that applies to them |
| Gender | Male or Female |
| Qualifying Exam | Details of the last qualifying exam (in this case, class 12 board exam) |
| Educational Details | Marks of all previous exams in detail |
| Nationality | Indian/NRI/Foreign Student |
| Address | The correct address of communication with Pin Code |
| Communication Details | Correct phone number and email id |
| Photograph and Signature | Recent passport size photograph in the correct format and correct signature as per official documents |
CUET UG 2024 Application Form Important Instructions
Candidates must follow certain instructions while filling the CUET UG 2024 application form. The information entered in the online form is treated as final.
- Candidates shall ensure that the information entered by them in their respective online Application Form is correct
- Information provided by the candidates in their respective online Application Forms, like the Name of the Candidate, Contact Details, Address Details, Category, Gender, PwBD Status, Educational Qualification Details, Date of Birth, Choice of Exam cities,etc. will be treated as final. Any request for change in such particulars will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances
- All candidates must ensure that they have provided the correct e-mail address and mobile number
- Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in their online Application Form are their own, as relevant/important information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered mail address and/or through SMS on the registered mobile number only. NTA shall not be responsible for any non-communication /miscommunication with a candidate in the email address or mobile number given by him/her other than his/her own
- NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of the application process under any circumstances. Any request for change in information thereafter will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution before filling up the correct details in the Application Form
- NTA disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided by him/her in his/her online Application Form
- Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website(www.nta.ac.in) and check their emails regularly for the latest updates
- Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Examination Centre on the date, shift, and time indicated on their Admit Cards issued by the NTA in due course through its Website
CUET UG 2024 Application Form Correction
The CUET UG 2024 application form correction window will remain open for a limited period. This facility is available only for successfully registered candidates.
NTA will not entertain corrections sent by the candidate through Post, Fax, WhatsApp, E-mail, or by Hand. The correction facility is not available for uploaded photograph and signature.
CUET UG Previous Years Registration
NTA releases data on the number of CUET UG registrations and appeared students every year through a press release. The table below shows the statistics for the previous two years.
| Particulars | CUET UG 2023 Data | CUET UG 2022 Data |
|---|---|---|
| Number of unique registrations for CUET | 14,99,790 | 14,90,293 |
| Number of unique male candidates registered for CUET | 8,03,644 | 8,29,965 |
| Number of unique female candidates registered for CUET | 6,96,130 | 6,60,311 |
| Number of unique candidates who appeared for CUET | 11,16,011 | 9,68,201 |
| Number of unique subject combinations opted | 48,779 | 54,555 |
| Number of participating universities | 249 | 90 |
| Number of language mediums | 13 | 13 |
| Number of test cities where CUET is conducted | 295 (23 outside India) | 259 + 10 outside India |
| Number of phases in which exam conducted | 9 | 6 |
Exam Pattern
LFAT 2024 Replaced by CUET UG
The LFAT exam has been replaced by the CUET UG 2024 entrance exam for admission to the BA LLB program at Allahabad University. Previously, the university accepted LFAT scores for this program. Now, CUET UG 2024 exam scores will be considered for admission.
CUET UG 2024 is conducted at the national level by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam is held in hybrid mode, which means it can be taken using an OMR sheet or as a Computer Based Test.
CUET UG 2024 Exam Pattern
The CUET UG 2024 exam consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs) divided into 3 sections. The exam is conducted on multiple days in three shifts. The duration of the exam has not been announced yet.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
| Entrance Exam Mode | Hybrid Mode (OMR sheet or Computer Based Test) |
| Number of Sections | 3 sections |
| Question Paper Type | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | Correct answer: +5, Unattempted: 0 |
| Negative Marking | Yes, -1 for incorrect answering |
Marking Scheme Details
For all correct attempts, you will get +5 marks. You will get 0 marks for unattempted questions. There is a negative marking of -1 for incorrect answers.
If more than one option is found to be correct, then +5 marks will be awarded only to those who have marked any of the correct options. If all options are found to be correct, then +5 marks will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
Sectional Details
The exam has 3 sections: Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Current Affairs, and Reasoning and Mental Ability and Legal Aptitude. The medium of the exam is available in 13 languages.
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
Section-wise Division
The subject combinations for each paper, type of questions, and mode of examination are given in the table below.
| Sections | Subjects/ Tests | Questions to be Attempted |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1A - Languages | There are 13 different languages. Any of these languages may be chosen. | 40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language. |
| Section 1B - Languages | There are 20 Languages. Any of these languages may be chosen. | 40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language. |
| Section 2 - Domain | There are 27 Domains specific subjects being offered under this section. A candidate may choose any subject as desired by the applicable University/ Universities. | 35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50 |
| Section 3 - General Test | For any such undergraduate programme / programmes being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission. | 50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 |
From the above subjects or languages, the candidate can choose a maximum of 10 subjects from all three Sections.
CUET UG 2024 Syllabus
The CUET UG 2024 syllabus is available in the form of a brochure on the official website. The syllabus is expected to be the same as the previous year.
The syllabus is divided into three sections. Section 1A and 1B consist of Language subjects. Section 2 has domain-specific subjects. Section 3 deals with the General Test section which is compulsory for all. The syllabus of domain specific subjects is generally based on class 12 level.
CUET UG 2024 Exam Schedule
The exam will be held on multiple days in three shifts, depending on the number of candidates and their subject choices.
CUET UG 2024 Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into three sections. The section-wise topics are given below.
| Section | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Language | Reading Comprehension based on Factual, Literary and Narrative passages, Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary |
| Domain | Available on the NTA website, cuet.samarth.ac.in |
| General Test | General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
CUET UG 2024 Exam Instructions
- Type of Questions: Sections IA and IB test language skills through Factual, Literary, and Narrative reading comprehension passages.
- Maximum Subjects: Candidates can choose a maximum of 3 Languages from Sections IA and IB combined. The third language must match a Domain-specific subject. From Section II, candidates can choose a maximum of 6 subjects out of 27 options, based on the requirements of the applicable university.
- Difficulty Level: The difficulty is based on the Class 12th syllabus.
- Maximum Number of Attempts: Candidates from the previous year's Class 12th can appear if their respective university permits it.
- Schedule of Exam: CUET UG 2024 will be conducted on multiple days in two shifts, depending on the number of candidates and languages or tests taken.
CUET UG 2024 Preparation Tips
- Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus: NTA has revised the exam pattern. Candidates should first focus on understanding the new pattern.
- Mock Tests and Sample Papers: Solving CUET practice papers helps understand the type of questions, high-weightage topics, and gives a sense of the actual exam.
- Time Management: Improving speed helps candidates attempt the maximum number of questions with ease.
- Learn Tricks and Formulas: Refer to different sources to learn multiple solving methods. Choose the most efficient one. Since the exam is based on the Class 12th syllabus, basics and important topics should be strong.
- Revision: Regular revision within a specific time frame helps retain topics that have been studied.
Practice Papers
LFAT 2024 exam has been replaced by CUET UG 2024 entrance exam. Previously, Allahabad University used to accept CUET UG 2024 score for admission into the BA LLB program. CUET UG 2024 exam is conducted in hybrid mode (OMR sheet or Computer Based Test). The exam is conducted on a national level by National Testing Agency (NTA). Previously, Allahabad University used to accept CUET UG 2024 score for admission into the BA LLB program. However, from now onwards, CUET UG 2024 exam scores will be considered.
You will be allotted multiple choice-based questions (MCQs) divided into 3 sections. For all correct attempts, you will get +5 marks, 0 for unattempted answering. If more than one option is found to be correct, then +5 marks will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options. If all options are found to be correct, then +5 marks will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
Solving practice papers can be beneficial in terms of getting acquainted with CUET UG 2024 exam pattern. CUET UG 2024 preparation requires effective strategies to prepare a well-structured study plan. Working on time management skills, selecting the right books, and devoting equal time to each part plays an important role in qualifying for the CUET 2024 UG entrance exam. Check CUET UG mock test series here
CUET UG 2024 Examination Scheme
| Sections | Subjects/ Tests | Questions to be Attempted |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1A - Languages | There are 13 different languages. Any of these languages may be chosen | 40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language. |
| Section 1B - Languages | There are 20 Languages. Any of these languages may be chosen | |
| Section 2 - Domain | There are 27 Domains specific subjects being offered under this section. A candidate may choose any subject as desired by the applicable University/ Universities | 35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50 |
| Section 3 - General Test | For any such undergraduate programme / programmes being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission | 50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 |
| Note: 1. From the above subjects / languages, the candidate can choose maximum of 10 subjects from all three Sections. 2. Examination will be conducted on multiple days in three shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject choices | ||
CUET UG 2024 Question Papers
Download link of CUET UG 2024 question papers will be updated here as soon as the test concludes and it get released on the official website.
| CUET UG 2024 Question Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| General Test | To be updated |
| Domain Specific | To be updated |
| Language Subjects | To be updated |
CUET UG Previous Year Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
You can download CUET previous year question papers with answer PDF from the below give link
| CUET UG Question Paper | Download Link |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2023 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CUET UG 2022 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CUET UG 2021 Question Paper | Check Here |
Also Check CUET UG 2024 syllabus
Benefits of Solving CUET UG 2024 Question Papers
Besides recognizing the pattern of the exam and its level of difficulty, you can recognize your weak and strong areas, too. When the question papers are being addressed, note the sections or topics you find hard to answer. Practice further later to improve your weak points. A few more advantages of CUET UG question paper solving are described below:
- Candidates, while maintaining precision, could increase the pace at which they answer questions.
- Candidates would learn how to handle the time efficiently for the actual test. Candidates may get a better insight into the CUET UG 2024 test pattern.
- You should also look at what kind of questions are being asked, and what is the marking scheme.
- You could appraise your training level. It would also help you develop your exam strategy.
- CUET UG 2024 Question Paper offers an insight into the actual test scenario.
- Solving past year's question papers will also instill confidence.
- You may also classify the most important topics. You should practice certain topics more frequently after doing this.