Important Dates of CU-CET Exam:

The exam will be conducted in three phases as Chandigarh University conducts CU-CET thrice in a year but the timeline is different. The CU-CET  will be an online test that the candidates have to go to the allotted test centers to appear for the exam. The dates for the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test  are mentioned here:

• The application forms are available from January 01, 2020.

• The last date to register for CU-CET is June 25, 2020.

• The Online CU-CET will be conducted from January 01 - June 30, 2020.

• The results for the online exam will be declared on the official website of Chandigarh University in the last week of June.

CUCET Exam Pattern and Syllabus for Non-Medical:

The CUCET will be an online test that will be comprised of 100 Questions that are required to be solved in the 120 minutes. The questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English. Each section will have an equal weightage of 1 mark that will make it a total of 100 marks. There is the marking scheme that 1 mark will be given for the correct answers while there will be no deductions for the wrong answer.

The CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) acts as an entrance test as well as a scholarship for the aspirants who are willing to take admission to CU. The exam is conducted for every course available at University except for the Ph.D. course. The test is organized thrice in a year yet the dates are different for each phase.

Chandigarh University rewards the brilliance of the applicants by providing them the scholarship according to the marks scored in the CUCET. CU is considered one of the best among the private universities in India as the placement opportunities and the infrastructure interests the applicants the most to apply for the admission. It is located in Gharaun, Mohali.

The test will be conducted at the test centers allotted to the registered applicants where the applicants have to appear on the dates that they have chosen for the examination. The applicants can carry their own laptop with a camera or the can appear for the exam at the desktop provided by the test centers.

Any citizen across the world can apply for the CUCET as Chandigarh University welcomes all the students, the application process is not different for the foreign nationals. The applicant must have qualified 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% in Science stream from the recognized board.

Key highlights of the CU-CET for Non-Medical Exam Pattern:

1. Mode of Examination: Online only

2. Medium of Exam: English only

3. Duration of the online CUCET: 2 hours (120 Minutes)

4. Total number of Questions: 100

5. Sections in the exam: 4

   1. Physics: 30 Questions

   2. Chemistry: 30 Questions

   3. Mathematics: 30 Questions

   4. English: 10 Questions

6. 1 mark will be granted for every correct answer and no marks will be subtracted for the wrong answer and unattempted questions.

7. Maximum marks for the exam: 100 marks

8. Exam conducting authority: Chandigarh University

9. CUCET is conducted thrice in a year

10. The candidates can apply for the scholarship if the candidate has scored the marks according to the category cut off.

The online CUCET is conducted from January 01, 2020, onwards the last date for the exam is June 30, 2020. The Non-Medical stream CUCET will have 100 MCQs that will be for 100 marks. The sectional distribution of the questions is 30 questions from PCM and 10 questions from English. The complete topic-wise syllabus for the CUCET is mentioned here:

1. English:

Grammar – Agreement, Time and Tense, Parallel construction, Relative pronouns,  Determiners, Prepositions, Modals, Adjectives, Voice, Transformation,  Question tags, Phrasal verbs

Vocabulary – Synonyms, Antonyms, Odd Word, One Word, Jumbled letters, Homophones, Spelling, Contextual meaning, Analogy

Reading Comprehension – Content/ideas, Vocabulary, Referents, Idioms/Phrases, Reconstruction (rewording)

Composition – Rearrangement, Paragraph Unity, Linkers/Connectives

2. Physics:

Physics And Measurement, Kinematics, Laws Of Motion, Work, Energy And Power,  Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties Of Solids And Liquids, Thermodynamics,  Kinetic Theory Of Gases, Oscillations And Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity,  Magnetic Effects Of Current And Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiation,  Atoms And Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems, Experimental Skills

3. Mathematics:

Sets, Relations And Functions, Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations, Matrices And Determinants, Permutations And Combinations, Mathematical Induction, Binomial Theorem And Its Simple Applications, Sequences And Series, Limit, Continuity And Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three Dimensional Geometry,  Vector Algebra, Statistics And Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning

4. Chemistry:

Some Basic Concepts In Chemistry, States Of Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, And Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry

Classification Of Elements, Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties,  General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Metals, Hydrogen, S - Block Elements (Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals), P - Block Elements, D – And F – Block Elements, Co-Ordination Compounds, Environmental Chemistry, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, Purification Characterization Of Organic Compounds, Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Organic Compounds Containing Halogens, Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Polymers, Biomolecules, Chemistry In Everyday Life, Principles Related To Practical Chemistry

Preparation tips for CU-CET Exam:

• Before starting preparing for the exam, make sure to go through the syllabus and exam pattern for the exam thoroughly.

• Choose your preparation material wisely. Prepare handmade notes and use them for daily revision.

• Allocate the proper amount of time to each and every topic.

• Try to study at several times in regular sessions during a day. Studying in a stretch for hours can be tedious and hard and also not so good.

• Take free online time defined mock tests provided by Youth4work to improve your speed and accuracy.

• Give your brain appropriate time to refresh it, and get at least eight hours of sleep each night. It is very important to maintain proper health, so you don’t fall sick on the big day.

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