DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)

01 January 1990

DUET 2024: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Admit Card

DUET 2024

Introduction

The DUET 2024 is scheduled to take place from 15th to 31st May 2024 (CUET UG) and 11th to 28th March 2024 (CUET PG). The online registration for the exam will commence in February 2024. DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test) is an important exam for students seeking admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by Delhi University. It is essential for candidates to stay updated with the official website of Delhi University and the National Testing Agency (NTA) for detailed information on exam dates, registration, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other related aspects.

The Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) is conducted via the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to UG and PG courses of Delhi University. The CUET is a common admission test introduced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for various universities, including Delhi University. The exam evaluates candidates on their academic prowess, critical thinking abilities, and subject-specific knowledge, providing a comprehensive assessment of their potential to excel in their chosen fields of study. The DUET exam not only serves as a benchmark for merit-based admissions but also fosters diversity by offering equal opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.

DUET 2024 – Highlights

Name of the exam

DUET 2024

Known as

Delhi University Entrance Test

Level of exam

National level

Conducting authority

National Testing Academy (NTA)

Courses offered

UG & PG courses in Economics, Management Studies, Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, Education, Multimedia and Mass Communication

Mode of the application

Online mode

Exam mode

Online mode (CBT)

DUET 2024 – Important Dates

For UG Course:

Events

Dates (Tentative)

Application form releases

1st week of February 2024

Last date to submit the form

3rd week of March 2024

Application correction

1st week of April 2024

Announcement of city of examination

2nd week of April 2024

Admit card availability

1st week of May 2024

CUET (UG) Exam

15th May to 31st May 2024

Answer Key

4th week of May 2024

Result availability

1st week of June 2024

Counselling session

2nd week of June 2024

For PG Course:

Events

Dates (Tentative)

Application form releases

December 2023

Last date to submit the form

January 2024

Application correction

January/ February 2024

Announcement of city of examination

February 2024

Admit card availability

February/ March 2024

CUET (PG) Exam

11th March to 28th March 2024

Answer Key

March/ April 2024

Result availability

April 2024

Counselling session

May/ June 2024

DUET 2024 – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates appearing for the DUET 2024 are required to fulfill certain eligibility criteria that are listed below.

  • Candidates should be an Indian citizen.
  • Candidates should have qualified 10+2 level examination.
  • Candidates who are appearing in the 10+2 exam are also eligible.
  • No age limit is given.

DUET 2024 – Registration/Application Process

The registration and application process are conducted online and will begin in February 2024 (for UG) and December 2023 (for PG). Candidates will be able to choose 10 subjects of their choice for examination.

Step – 1: Candidates are required to visit the official website of DU or NTA – https://nta.ac.in or https://www.du.ac.in and create a profile.

Step – 2: Candidates are then required to register themselves online through the website portal and follow the steps. After registration is done, candidates are then required to fill in the application form.

Step – 3: In the final step, candidates are then required to make the payment for the application form through both online and offline mode.

Application Fee:

No of Subjects

General (UR)

OBC-NCL/ EWS

ST/ SC/ PWBD /Third gender

Centres outside India

Up to 3 subjects

INR 750/-

INR 700/-

INR 650/-

INR 3750/-

Up to 7 subjects

INR 1500/-

INR 1400/-

INR 1300/-

INR 7500/-

Up to 10 subjects

INR 1750/-

INR 1650/-

INR 1550/-

INR 11000/-

DUET 2024 – Availing of Admit Card

Candidates appearing for the DUET 2024 will be able to download their admit cards online from the official website of NTA (National Testing Agency). These admit cards will be available in the 1st week of May 2024. All the candidates should go through the details provided in their respective hall tickets/admit cards before appearing in the exam venue.

In case if any registered candidate fails to receive the admit card or have any mistakes, then they are advised to contact the officials immediately. Candidates are also advised to carry one official ID proof in the exam centre along with their admit cards.

DUET 2024 – Syllabus

The syllabus for DUET 2024 is divided into three sections, which are included from the NCERT syllabus of 10+2 level.

  • Section IA & IB: This section assesses candidates' proficiency in the language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative (Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary).
  • Section II (Domain Subject): Candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly from 10+2 level.
  • Section III: This section tests candidates' ability in General Knowledge, Numerical Ability, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning.

Candidates appearing in the General tests are required to attend 50 questions out of 60 while in other subjects including languages, candidates are required to attend 35 questions out of 40.

DUET 2024 – Exam Pattern

The DUET 2024 exam pattern varies based on the type of course. The exam is conducted in online mode through Computer Based Test (CBT). The medium of the exam is English, except for language-specific courses. The question paper is conducted for 400 marks consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions.

The number of questions varies based on the program applied for, and the syllabus includes topics and subjects from which questions can be asked in the exam. It is essential for candidates to stay updated with the official website of Delhi University and the National Testing Agency (NTA) for detailed information on the exam pattern for DUET 2024.

The exam will be conducted in 13 languages including – Hindi, English, Punjabi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Telugu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, and Urdu.

Time Limit: 2 hours

Marking: For each correct answer a candidate will be given 5 marks, meanwhile for each incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted.

DUET 2024 – Results

The DUET 2024 results are expected to be declared in the month of April 2024 (for PG) and 1st week of June 2024 (for UG). However, the answer keys will be available to the candidates beforehand through online. Candidates will be able to download them by providing their credentials in the website. Usually, the answer keys are released a few weeks before the results are declared.

FAQs

Q1. When is the DUET 2024 exam to be held in 2024?

Ans. The DUET 2024 will be conducted in the 15th to 31st May 2024 (CUET UG) and 11th to 28th March 2024 (CUET PG).

Q2. When will be the results for DUET 2024 published?

Ans. The results for DUET 2024 will be released in the month of April 2024 (for PG) and in the 1st week of June 2024 (for UG).

Q3. How many sections are covered in the question paper DUET 2024 exam?

Ans. There are a total of 100 questions allotted in the exam.

Q4. What are the time limits given to the students for completing the DUET 2024?

Ans. Candidates will be provided with a total time limit of 2 hours’ time.

Q5. What are the marking criteria for DUET 2024?

Ans. For each correct answer a candidate will be given 5 marks, meanwhile for each incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted.

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