This is indeed the most crucial time for the senior secondary students as they are awaiting CUET exams. Their whole career and journey lie in these few months. Moreover, everyone knows that getting into a good college is never easy. However, now it’s all in your hands. The more you score, the better college you get. You must study from the best and most effective CUET books to strengthen your core. A good college builds your career path and creates your personality as well. Therefore, with high expectations and possible dreams, students are head to heels preparing for CUET 2022. The majority of the students are trying to get into Delhi University to study at their dream college. This year, all students, including those seeking admission to supernumerary seats, must take CUET-2022. Moreover, we would bet that there are things you still don’t know about DU admissions through CUET 2022. Hence, we come to enlighten you about all there is to know about CUET if you’re trying to get into DU so that you don’t miss out on anything.
The Format and Exam Pattern of CUET 2022
CUET 2022 is a three-section computer-based test. The first section assesses a candidate’s language abilities by requiring them to comprehend factual, literary, and narrative materials. The candidate’s command of core subjects they desire to study at the undergraduate level will be tested in Section II. The final section of CUET 2022, Section III, is intended to assess the candidate’s general knowledge.
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What is the eligibility to apply to DU? Is there any minimum score in the class 12 board exam a student must have?
A candidate must have completed their Class 12 board examination from a recognized school board. Therefore, any candidate who has passed their Class 12 final exam from a recognized school board is eligible to apply for CUET 2022. The class 12 board score has nothing to do with your admission to DU now.
How will DU determine an applicant’s CUET score?
DU announced that it will continue to check applicants’ “best performance” even as it transitions to a new system. Previously, an applicant’s admission to DU was determined by a percentage based on the four subjects in which they scored the highest (best four). Their best performance in CUET domain papers will be the deciding factor now. Moreover, applicants will take six domain (subject) papers in CUET, but they must have studied those subjects in the 12th class. Thus, DU will evaluate the student’s best performance based on course eligibility. For instance, if someone wants to pursue B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics, they must apply for any 1 language from Section 1 + Physics + any two subjects, one of which must be from Section 2. They may, however, choose five subjects from Section 2 if they previously studied those subjects in Class 12. As a result, the final worth of the CUET score will be determined by their performance on the language test and the highest marks earned in three domain subjects (out of the total five they took the test).
Is it true that DU is admitting 30% more students to counselling?
Yes, it has been stated that during the e-counselling session that will take place after the CUET results are released, DU will admit 30% more students than the authorized seats so that the seats are equal in the event of cancellation.
What is the admission process for minority colleges at DU?
Yogesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, has announced that admissions to minority colleges such as Jesus and Mary College, SGTB Khalsa College, and St Stephen’s College will also be done through CUET 2022. The merit list will be compiled using an 85% weightage of CUET entrance test 2022 scores, with the remaining 15% weightage determined by colleges.
What if a student studying a subject that is not one of the 27 domain subjects in CUET 2022?
Students should select those subjects in the domain section of CUET that they passed in their Class 12 exams to begin with. If students cannot find a subject of interest in the CUET list, they must choose the domain paper most similar to the subject they studied in Class 12. For instance, Biochemistry is not one of the 27 domain subjects; students who studied it in Class 12 will be required to take the CUET Biology exam.
Will there be any counselling after the CUET exam 2022 for DU admissions?
Following the CUET test, centralized e-counselling will be implemented. When the CUET results are announced, Delhi University will provide e-counselling. Students will be able to choose their own institutions, and colleges will be assigned to them based on their grades. According to Vice-Chancellor Singh, candidates will be able to re-fill their preferences before each counselling session. He believes that three rounds of counselling will be conducted, the third of which will be a spot round, and that things will become clearer once the findings are released.
Can students switch their streams while taking admissions to DU?
Students can switch streams, and there will be no consequences for doing so. Students at DU are not restricted from changing their majors; for example, students who majored in commerce in high school can enrol in a humanities or science-based undergraduate course. In this situation, candidates must carefully examine the eligibility criteria of the chosen UG course and select appropriate domain and language courses.
Can students who dropped a year (gap year) apply for DU admissions this year?
Students who took a gap year can apply for DU admissions because there is no barrier to admission to DU’s undergraduate programmes. However, these students will need to take CUET 2022.
Will there be a CUET test for DU SOL admissions in 2022 as well?
Admission to the School of Open Learning at the University of Delhi will be based on Class 12 grades rather than CUET scores. The DU SOL 2022 application form is going to be available on May 6.
Is CUET 2022 fee higher than the DU registration fee?
Yes, the CUET 2022 registration fee is higher than last year’s DU registration fee, and students must also pay a processing fee and GST charges in addition to the application fee. Previously, students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) had to pay only Rs 100, while others had to pay Rs 250. However, that is not the case this year.
How can a student get admission to postgraduate programmes at DU?
Admissions to Delhi University’s postgraduate programmes will be handled through the DUET 2022 entrance exam (Delhi University Entrance Test), while undergraduate admissions will be handled through the CUET 2022 entrance exam. The registration period for DUET 2022 began on April 6.
Will DU hold sports and ECA trials for UG admissions?
According to officials, the University of Delhi will hold sports and ECA trials this year for candidates seeking admission through the route. However, they stated that the applicants must attend the CUET 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delhi University has not held trials for admissions under the sports and extracurricular activities (ECA) quota in the last two years.
How can a student change their stream for DU admission?
Students can change their streams by taking the CUET 2022 exam based on the subjects they studied in Class 12, regardless of the stream they wish to enrol in. The merit list for admission to a different stream will be determined solely by their performance in the test domain subjects and the mandatory language section of the CUET exam.
How will DU determine CUET scores for B.Sc. programmes?
In this case, DU will calculate merit based on the marks earned in one language (from Section I) and three domain subjects from 2nd domain section. The student needs to pass the language test with a minimum score of 30%. For example, to be admitted to BSc. Chemistry (Hons) or BSc. Physics (Hons), students must take the Chemistry, Physics, and Maths papers from Section II and achieve 30% in one language.
The criteria of eligibility for a few B.Sc. programmes are a little more complicated. Students who want to pursue BSc. Maths (Hons) and BSc. Computer Science (Hons) need to take a language test from Section IA, a Maths test from Section II, and another two subjects, at least one of which must be from Section B1 (you can check the complete list in our other previous blogs). Also, students need to select their CUET domain papers based on the eligibility criteria listed by DU for each programme.
How will DU determine CUET scores for BA programmes?
Most BA programmes, including Political Science, History, and Sociology, require the candidate to take 1 language from Section I, any 2 subjects from B1, and one subject from either B1 or B2. So, for BA (Honours) Economics, the applicant must take a language test from Section 1A, a math test from Section II, and any two domain papers, at least one of which must be from Section B1. The criteria for B.Com (Hons) are the same as for Economics, except that applicants can also choose to take Accountancy instead of Maths.
What are the eligibility criteria for UG language programmes in DU?
Students who studied that particular language in Class 12 will be given priority for admission to that language programme at DU. If an applicant wishes to pursue an undergraduate degree in Punjabi but did not study it in Class 12, they may still take a language paper from Section 1A. Candidates who have studied Punjabi in school, on the other hand, will have an advantage over those who have not. So, to be admitted to the Punjabi programme, an applicant who has studied it in school must select Punjabi in CUET under Section 1A, two domain papers from B1, and another paper from either B1 or B2. Those who did not study Punjabi in school may take any other language test from 1A, while the rest of the criteria remain unchanged.
Will there be entrance exams for professional courses such as BBA, BBE, and BMS?
No, the BBA, BBE, and BMS entrance exams are no longer valid. Admission to these courses will also be based on CUET results. Candidates for BBA, BBE, and BMS must take one of the language tests from Section 1A, one of the math papers from Section II, and the CUET’s general ability test (Section III).
What is the eligibility to apply for B.El.Ed. Course in DU?
Candidates must have scored at least 50% in their Class 12th exams, according to NCTE 2014 regulations. In CUET, candidates must take one language from Section IA, two subjects from Section II’s B1 list, and one subject from either Section II’s B1 or B2 list.
Are certificates for physical education and BA (Hons) Music valuable?
The candidate’s CUET score and performance/trial/certificates will be used to determine admission to physical education or music-related programmes, and both will be given equal weightage. For Music, applicants must take one language test from Section 1A, a performing arts paper from Section B2, and any two subjects, at least one of which must be from Section B1. However, if the candidate did not study Music in school, they might take one language test from 1A + any two subjects from B1 + any one subject from either B1 or B2.
