At a glance
- Conducting body
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Eligibility
- Class 12 Pass from a recognized board
- Application period
- February - March
- Exam month
- May
- Mode
- Hybrid (CBT / Pen-Paper)
- Seats
- Over 2,00,000 across 250+ Central, State & Private Universities
- Negative marking
- Yes (-1 for incorrect answers, +5 for correct)
- Expected cutoff
- DU Top Colleges (B.Sc CS): Score above 750+/800
Dates, modes and cutoffs are based on previous years. Always check the official website for the latest notice.
Important dates
| Registration start | Late February |
| Last date to apply | Late March |
| Exam schedule | Mid to Late May |
Preparation tips
- Study Class 12 NCERT textbook syllabus thoroughly (Domain CS/IP).
- Practice SQL Queries, Pandas, and Python Stacks for CS Domain.
- Prepare General Test items (logical reasoning, basic math, current affairs).
Recommended books
- NCERT Class 12 Computer Science / IP textbooks
- CUET UG Entrance Guide by Arihant / Oswaal Books
Visit the official CUET (Common University Entrance Test) website