August 14, 2024
Overview: Is CUET one of the largest exams in India? Let's gauge its magnitude by looking at the number of students who take it each year!
CUET for undergraduate programs is a critical examination for class 12 students aspiring to enter central universities and other reputed colleges in India. Conducted by NTA, this exam has seen significant participation over the years, providing a single window opportunity for admission to various programs and universities.
This article delves into the statistics of the CUET UG for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, highlighting the number of students who appeared for the exam and other interesting facts.
In 2024, the CUET UG examination saw a substantial number of participants. The NTA conducted the exam in a hybrid mode, accommodating both pen-and-paper and computer-based tests.
Parameter | Value |
Number of registered candidates (unique) | 1347820 |
Number of Unique Candidates Appeared | 1113610 |
Number of Subject Test Administered (Registered) | 5771668 |
Number of Subject Test Administered (Appeared) | 4621670 |
Male (Unique Candidates) | 717248 |
Female (Unique Candidates) | 630565 |
Third gender (Unique Candidates) | 7 |
PwD (Unique Candidates) | 4461 |
General (Unique Candidates) | 543996 |
SC (Unique Candidates) | 144851 |
ST (Unique Candidates) | 88097 |
OBC (Unique Candidates) | 482552 |
EWS (Unique Candidates) | 88324 |
Number of mediums (languages) | 13 |
Number of Cities where exam conducted | 379 |
Number of Phases | 3 |
Number of universities | 283 |
Number of QPs administered | 99 |
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Category | Registered | Appeared |
EWS | 88324 | 74980 |
General/Unreserved | 543996 | 448908 |
OBC-NCL | 482552 | 399945 |
SC | 144851 | 119164 |
ST | 88097 | 70613 |
PWD | 4461 | 3733 |
Total | 1347820 | 1113610 |
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Gender | Registered | Appeared |
Female | 630565 | 519283 |
Male | 717248 | 594324 |
Third Gender | 7 | 3 |
Total | 1347820 | 1113610 |
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Language | Registered | Appeared |
Assamese | 4005 | 2860 |
Bengali | 7178 | 5496 |
Gujarati | 279 | 182 |
Kannada | 45 | 33 |
Malayalam | 910 | 702 |
Marathi | 124 | 93 |
Odia | 170 | 143 |
Punjabi | 51 | 38 |
Telugu | 171 | 133 |
Tamil | 5489 | 3963 |
Urdu | 352 | 301 |
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State Code | State | Registered | Appeared |
11 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 622 | 512 |
12 | Andhra Pradesh | 10037 | 7195 |
13 | Arunachal Pradesh | 6764 | 5616 |
14 | Assam | 48536 | 38186 |
15 | Bihar | 99835 | 84999 |
16 | Chandigarh | 4237 | 3193 |
17 | Chhattisgarh | 26375 | 21707 |
18 | Dadra And Nagar Haveli | 250 | 195 |
19 | Daman And Diu | 100 | 79 |
20 | Delhi | 156412 | 137145 |
21 | Goa | 376 | 241 |
22 | Gujarat | 6822 | 4695 |
23 | Haryana | 59490 | 48245 |
24 | Himachal Pradesh | 13673 | 10613 |
25 | Jammu & Kashmir | 57454 | 52681 |
26 | Jharkhand | 90568 | 78038 |
27 | Karnataka | 8478 | 557 |
28 | Kerala | 51497 | 37055 |
29 | Lakshadweep | 16 | 8 |
30 | Madhya Pradesh | 76962 | 62691 |
31 | Maharashtra | 17417 | 12071 |
32 | Manipur | 4181 | 3247 |
33 | Meghalaya | 15981 | 14389 |
34 | Mizoram | 1589 | 998 |
35 | Nagaland | 3251 | 2238 |
36 | Odisha | 20982 | 16611 |
37 | Puducherry | 2614 | 2134 |
38 | Punjab | 13288 | 9836 |
Subject | Registered | Appeared |
301 Accountancy/Book Keeping | 180864 | 156473 |
302 Agriculture | 48642 | 29316 |
303 Anthropology | 2432 | 882 |
304 Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry | 391605 | 313683 |
305 Business Studies | 193300 | 166022 |
306 Chemistry | 702050 | 561719 |
307 Environmental Studies | 16637 | 5736 |
308 Computer Science/Informatics Practices | 102836 | 52648 |
309 Economics/Business Economics | 214056 | 184136 |
310 Engineering Graphics | 8469 | 6184 |
311 Entrepreneurship | 11692 | 5395 |
312 Fine Arts / Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting) / Commercial Art | 17889 | 10855 |
313 Geography/Geology | 83348 | 70551 |
314 History | 137623 | 117807 |
315 Home Science | 14128 | 7070 |
316 Knowledge Tradition-Practices India | 793 | 153 |
317 Legal Studies | 43837 | 30643 |
318 Mass Media/Mass Communication | 6839 | 3417 |
319 Mathematics/Applied Mathematics | 486559 | 389023 |
320 Performing Arts | 2386 | 1381 |
321 Physical Education/National Cadet Crops(NCC)/Yoga | 81855 | 63904 |
322 Physics | 673038 | 530936 |
323 Political Science | 161405 | 138566 |
324 Psychology | 31815 | 20547 |
325 Sanskrit | 3758 | 2334 |
326 Sociology | 35745 | 29898 |
327 Teaching Aptitude | 17359 | 8766 |
328 Fashion Studies | 1617 | 640 |
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The year 2023 also witnessed significant participation in the CUET UG. The exam was conducted in multiple phases and catered to a large number of students.
Parameter | Value |
Number of registered candidates (unique) | 459083 |
Number of tests administered | 877492 |
Male (Unique Candidates) | 209740 |
Female (Unique Candidates) | 249332 |
Transgender (Unique Candidates) | 11 |
PwD (Unique Candidates) | 2276 |
General (Unique Candidates) | 166548 |
SC (Unique Candidates) | 52088 |
ST (Unique Candidates) | 38767 |
OBC (Unique Candidates) | 163807 |
EWS (Unique Candidates) | 37873 |
Number of mediums (languages) | 2 |
Number of Cities where the exam was conducted | 279 |
Number of Phases | 2 |
Number of universities | 197 |
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The inaugural year of the CUET UG, 2022, set the stage for subsequent years with impressive participation. The exam was conducted in six phases, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for students across the country.
A total of 14,90,293 candidates registered for the CUET UG 2022, with 968,201 candidates appearing for the exam.
Examination Phase | Dates of Examination | No. of Candidates |
Phase 1 | 15, 16, 19, and 20 July 2022 | 249000 |
Phase 2 | 04, 05, and 06 August 2022 | 191000 |
Phase 3 | 07, 08, and 10 August 2022 | 191000 |
Phase 4 | 17, 18 and 20 August 2022 | 372000 |
Phase 5 | 21, 22, and 23 August 2022 | 201000 |
Phase 6 | 24, 25, 26 and 30 August 2022 | 286000 |
The CUET UG has consistently seen high participation, reflecting its importance in the Indian higher education landscape. Over the years, the number of students appearing for the exam has remained substantial, with slight variations each year.
The exam's flexibility and wide reach have made it accessible to students from diverse backgrounds, including those from rural and remote areas.
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