Common University Entrance Test
What is CUET?
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into various Undergraduate (UG) programs across India. CUET serves as a single, standardized gateway to some of the country’s most reputed universities, helping students seek admission through one common exam instead of multiple individual entrance tests.
CUET scores are accepted by:
- Central Universities
- State Universities
- Deemed Universities
- Private Universities
- Other Participating Institutions
By bringing all institutions under a unified testing process, CUET makes the admission system more efficient, transparent and student friendly.
Why CUET Was Introduced
CUET simplifies the admission process by replacing multiple university entrance exams with one national-level test, ensuring:
✔ Equal Opportunity
Students from all boards and regions compete on the same platform, ensuring fairness in admissions.
✔ Reduced Stress
Instead of preparing for many different entrance exams, students focus on a single, standardized test.
✔ Transparent & Merit-Based Admission
CUET uses a uniform exam structure, ensuring that admissions are based purely on performance.
✔ Centralized Counselling
Most universities follow a unified and organized process for seat allocation, making admission smoother and easier.
How CUET Works?
A Simple & Clear Breakdown for Students
The Common University Entrance Test is structured into three major sections, allowing students from every stream to choose subjects that match their preferred courses and university requirements.
Section I – Language Test
CUET offers two language groups:
- Section IA: 13 major languages
- Section IB: 20 additional languages
Students can choose any language based on their school background or the requirements of their target universities.
What this section checks:
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar and sentence structure
- Vocabulary and interpretation skills
Section II – Domain Subjects
This section allows students to choose from 27 domain-specific subjects, depending on the course they want to pursue.
Examples:
- B.Com / Commerce Courses: Accountancy, Business Studies
- BA (Humanities): Political Science, History, Psychology
- B.Sc (Science Courses): Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
- Management / Commerce: Economics, Business Studies
Choosing the right domain subjects is crucial because universities consider these for eligibility and merit ranking.
Section III – General Test
The General Test is used widely by universities offering:
- Multidisciplinary programs
- Management courses
- Integrated programs
- Skill-based or vocational courses
It includes questions from:
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Skills
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Basic Mathematics
This section helps universities evaluate students on overall aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
What Happens After CUET?
Understanding the Counselling Process
Once the CUET results are announced, the admission process moves into the counselling and university selection stage. Unlike other entrance exams, CUET does not have a single, centralized counselling authority. Instead, each university manages its own admission process based on CUET scores.
How the Post-CUET Process Works
Here’s the simple flow of what happens after your CUET scores are released:
CUET Score → University Portal → Course/Program Selection → Merit List & Cutoffs → Document Verification → Final Admission
Every university follows this general format, but the exact dates and steps vary
HOW WE WORK
1. Student Profile Evaluation & Admission Planning
At BookSlot, the process begins with a detailed evaluation of the student’s academic background, career goals, interests, strengths and target universities. This initial profiling helps us understand exactly what the student wants to achieve. Based on this assessment, we create a personalised admission plan that aligns with the student’s goals, exam requirements and future career path. Every plan is built on real data, past trends and the student’s individual capabilities.
2. Exam Guidance, Subject Selection & Preparation Strategy
Once the student’s direction is clear, we guide them in choosing the right entrance exam — NEET, JEE, CUET or other competitive exams — along with the best subject combinations and course options. Our expert counsellors ensure students avoid eligibility errors and select pathways that maximise their opportunities. We also design customised study plans that include syllabus breakdowns, preparation strategies, revision planning and mock test recommendations, ensuring steady and effective improvement throughout the preparation phase.
3. College Prediction, Shortlisting & Counselling Support
BookSlot specialises in accurate college prediction using previous year cutoffs, seat availability and ranking trends. With this data-driven approach, students clearly understand their chances at top universities such as AIIMS, IITs, NITs, DU, BHU and other leading institutions. We also provide end-to-end support in application form submission, document verification, preference selection and online counselling processes. Every form, choice and deadline is monitored to ensure a smooth and error-free counselling experience.
4. Admission Support, Decision Guidance & Future Planning
After seat allotment, we guide students through acceptance decisions, upgrade possibilities, fee payment, reporting procedures and post-allotment steps. Even after admission is secured, BookSlot continues to support students through academic planning, long-term career guidance and future education opportunities. Our transparent, student-first approach ensures reliable, ethical and effective guidance at every stage of the admission journey.
4-Step Counselling Process
Documentation & Eligibility Verification
The counselling process begins with collecting and verifying all essential documents. This includes your CUET scorecard, Class 10th & 12th marksheets, category certificates (if applicable), ID proofs, photographs, and other required records. Proper documentation ensures that you meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen universities and prevents delays or rejection during admission.
Course & College Selection (Preference Filling)
After verifying your documents, we help you shortlist the best-fit courses and universities based on your CUET score, stream, interests, cutoff trends, and career goals. You then submit your preferences on each university’s admission portal. This step is extremely important because your final admission depends on the order of preferences you select.
Seat Allotment & Result Tracking
Once preferences are submitted, universities release merit lists and allot seats based on your CUET score, eligibility, reservation rules, and seat availability. We guide you through every round of allotment—helping you decide whether to accept the seat, wait for an upgrade, or participate in further rounds. You’ll also get support with fee payment, seat confirmation, and portal updates.
Final Admission & College Reporting
In the final step, you complete the college-specific admission formalities. This includes physical/online reporting, document submission, final fee payment, and verification by the university. We ensure that each step is done correctly and on time so your admission is fully secured. After confirmation, you receive your official admission letter and can begin preparing for your academic journey.
