CUET UG 2023: Increase in exam slots, application fee hike — list of changes introduced this year

CUET UG 2023: From an increase in number of exam slots to number of subjects offered and fee hike, here’s a list of important changes introduced by NTA

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CUET UG 2023: The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET UG 2023 application forms on February 10. However, the exam conducting body has introduced a few changes in the application and exam process.

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From an increase in the number of exam slots to the number of subjects offered and fee hike, here’s a list of important changes introduced by NTA:

Number of exam slots increased

This year, NTA has increased the number of exam slots from two to three phases in a day. As a result, now CUET will be conducted in three phases each day. The timings of the slots are yet to be confirmed. In 2022, the CUET was conducted in two slots – 9 am to 12:15 pm and 3 pm to 6:45 pm.

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Number of questions reduced

The number of questions to be attempted in sections 2 and 3 has been reduced this year. In section 2, candidates now have to attempt 35/40 questions out of 45/50. Similarly, in section 3, a total of 50 questions need to be attempted out of 60 questions. Earlier, candidates had to attempt 60 questions out of 75 in this section.

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Number of subject choices increased

Candidates appearing for CUET UG this year can choose a maximum of 10 subjects from all three sections. Last year, this choice was limited to 9 subjects.

Application fee increased

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For CUET UG 2023, fees will be charged based on the number of subjects chosen by the candidates. Candidates appearing from the unreserved category have to pay a fee of Rs 750 for appearing in three subjects, Rs 1500 for up to 7 subjects and Rs 1750 for up to 10 subjects.

Candidates can refer to CUET UG 2023 information brochure at the official website – cuet.samarth.ac.in