Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2014 Notification

Central Universities Common Entrance Test commonly known as CUCET is conducted for admission to Integrated / Under-graduate, Post-graduate and Research Programmes in 7 Centres Universities given below:

1) Central University of Haryana (www.cuharyana.org)
2) Central University of Jammu (www.cujammu.in)
3) Central University of Jharkhand (www.cuj.ac.in)
4) Central University of Kashmir (www.cukashmir.ac.in)
5) Central University of Kerala (www.cukerala.ac.in)
6) Central University of Rajasthan (www.curaj.ac.in)
7) Central University of Tamil Nadu (www.cutn.ac.in)

All candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria thoroughly before applying for the course, because, different universities have different eligibility criteria for similar courses, hence, students would be themselves responsible if they opt for course for which they are not eligible

Courses offered: 

Central University of Tamil Nadu


  • Integrated B.A./B.Sc-B.Ed (4 years): B.A./B.Sc-B.Ed
  • Integrated M.Sc: Chemistry, Economics, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics
  • M.Sc: Applied Quantitative Finance, Actuarial Economics, Environmental Economics, Financial Economics, General Economics
  • Ph.D: English, Chemistry, Physics
  • M.A.: Classical Tamil, English Studies, Media and Communication, Social Work in Mental Health

For course details, qualification, eligibility criteria, intake, examination centres, fee and other details visit website www.cucet2014.co.in or the website of concerned universities or call 18603450112

Central University of Jharkhand


  • Integrated B.A./B.Sc-B.Ed (4 years): B.A-B.Ed, B.Sc-B.Ed
  • Integrated BBA/MBA (5 years): Business Administration
  • Integrated B.Tech/M.Tech (5 years): Water Engineering and Management, Energy Engineering, Nanotechnology, Geoinformatics
  • Integrated B.A /M.A (5 years): English Studies, Far East Language (Chinese, Korean and Tibetan Languages), Indigenous Culture Studies, International Relations, Mass Communication
  • Integrated B.Sc/M.Sc (5 years): Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Environmental Science, Life science
  • MBA: Business Administration (lateral entry)
  • M.Tech: Computer Science (Mobile Computing)
  • M.Sc: Applied Physics (lateral entry), Applied Chemistry (lateral entry), Applied Mathematics (lateral entry), Geoinformatics, Life Sciences (lateral entry)
  • Bachelor degree: Music
  • M.A.: Human Rights and Conflict Management, Indigenous Culture Studies (lateral entry), Mass Communication (lateral entry), Tribal and Customary Law, Tribal folklore, Language and Literature, English Studies (lateral entry)
  • Ph.D: Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Maths, Life Sciences, Mass Communication, Indigenous Culture Studies, English Studies, Business Administration, Nanotechnology, Water Engineering and Management, Energy Engineering, Land Resource Management, Human Rights and Conflict Management, Humanities and Social Sciences

Central University of Kashmir


  • M.A.: Convergent Journalism, Economics, Education, English, Politics (International Relations), Tourism Management, Urdu
  • M.A. /M.Sc: Mathematics
  • M.Sc: Information Technology
  • Integrated Law (5 years): Integrated B.A.-LL.B

Central University of Rajasthan


  • Integrated M.Sc Programmes (5 years)
  • M.Sc.: Biotechnology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Statistics
  • Integrated M.Sc., B.Ed Programmes (6 years)
  • Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics

 Central University of Kerala 


  • Integrated BA/MA Programme: International Relations
  • M.A.: Economics, English and Comparative Literature, Hindi and Comparative Literature, International Relations and Political Science, Linguistics and Language Technology, Social Work (MSW)
  • M.Sc: Animal Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Genomic Science, Mathematics, Physics, Plant Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science
  • M.Ed: English Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Social Science Education
  • LL.M (Health Care Law)

CUCET Syllabus:


  • For admission to all Integrated /Undergraduate programmes CUCET tests be based on the standard expect at 12th Standard
  • For postgraduate programmes, the subject related questions will be based on undergraduate/degree level syllabus
  • For research programmes knowledge at post-graduate level and JRF/NET

CUCET Pattern:


  • CUCET will be objective type multiple choice questions based test
  • However certain courses have additional screening process such as interviews/group discussion etc where applicable
  • Applicants are required to check from the respective University website for this information

How to Apply for CUCET 2014


  • Applications should be submitted online only; offline applications will not be accepted
  • There are various Integrated and Under Graduate Programmes available under 7 participating Central Universities (PUs)
  • Eligibility for all integrated and undergraduate programmes is successful completion of 10+2 or equivalent
  • Candidates who have appeared for the final examinations are eligible to apply
  • Online: Candidates can apply and pay online at the university website www.cucet2014.co.in
  • On successful online application submission with online/debit card/credit card successful payment an automated e-mail and SMS will be sent to the mail id & mobile number you have given in the application form
  • For online application and payment made through “Challan” you may have to wait for 7-days and if you do not receive it within 07 days, you may send an email to CUCET email id queries@cucet2014.co.in
  • Offline: Candidates wishing to apply offline can download the form www.cucet.co.in or form the website of any of the seven participating Universities
  • The filled in form is to be submitted in person or through post to the nearest participating Central University along with a payment authentication challan
  • Candidates can also obtain the form in person from the office of the any of the seven participating Central Universities on payment of Rs.300/- in cash (Rs.250/- for SC/ST candidates)
  • The filled in form has to be submitted to the same University from where the form has been purchased
  • Application Fee and Mode of Payment:
  • In Case IOB Branch is available: You may make the payment through any branch of India Overseas Bank
  • The challan for making the payment can be downloaded from www.cucet.co.in or any the participation University website
  • Fill the application form as well as the challan
  • In the challan, all the important details are already pre-filled
  • Fill in the appropriate amount and fill other vacant spaces (as necessary)
  • In the three part challan, you will get two parts back. One copy is meant for the University
  • Attach the university copy of the challan and submit /post to the nearest participating Central University
  • Take a photocopy of the candidates copy and attach it with the application form and handover/post it to the nearest participation Central University

For further more details please visit website www.cucet2014.co.in

Important Dates


  • Date of commencement of Online Application Form for UG/Integrated Programmes: 01st March 2014 (Saturday)
  • Last date for applying for UG/Integrated Programmes (Please note that this date will not be extended under any circumstances): 02nd April 2014 (Wednesday)
  • Date of commencement of Online Application Form for PG/RP Integrated Programmes: 10th March 2014 (Monday)
  • Last date for applying for PG/RP Integrated Programmes (Please note that this date will not be extended under any circumstances): 10th April 2014 (Thursday)
  • Date of Central Universities Entrance Examination (CUCET) for UG/Integrated Programmes: 19th & 20th April 2014
  • Date of Central Universities Entrance Examination (CUCET) for PG/RP Integrated Programme: 17th and 18th May 2014