CUCET is an entrance cum scholarship test conducted by the Chandigarh University. Candidates must meet the CUCET eligibility criteria 2025 in order to appear for the entrance exam. To get the admission into courses under various disciplines offered by Chandigarh University, candidates have to qualify CUCET. Only registered candidates will be eligible to participate in the exam.
Aspirants of the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test can read this article to know the detailed eligibility criteria of the exam including the age limit, nationality, required course-wise educational qualification, and more.
CUCET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Overview
The exam conducting body i.e., the Chandigarh University decides the CUCET exam eligibility criteria every year. The authority prescribes separate eligibility for specialisations of different disciplines. To apply for CUCET, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria and the course-specific requirements as specified by the authorities.
To get the highlights of CUCET exam eligibility criteria 2025, refer to the table given-below:
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Details
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Educational qualification
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- UG (Under Graduate) - Passed 12th with minimum marks in qualifying exam (as prescribed by the university)
- PG (Post Graduate) - Qualified graduation in the respective discipline.
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Age limit
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- No prescribed age limit by the exam conducting body.
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Nationality
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- Only Indian Nationals can apply for the exam.
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* Those candidates who have secured 90% or more marks in the qualifying exam or scored a rank up to 50,000 in JEE will be exempted from the CUCET 2025.
CUCET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Course-wise Details
The CUCET is conducted for various programs with specified specialisations; candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility requirements set by the Chandigarh University. Students who aspire to get admission in the discipline of their choice through CUCET must know the course-wise eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
The below-given table comprises the eligibility criteria of some mandatory courses for which the CUCET exam is conducted:
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Course
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Eligibility Criteria
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Bachelor of Engineering (B.E)
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- Qualified 12th with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology / Informatics Practice / Information Technology minimum 50% aggregate marks.
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BBA+LL.B
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- Passed 12th with 55% aggregate marks in any stream by a recognized board / university / council.
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B.Sc (Hons) Medical
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- Qualified higher secondary education with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Zoology & Botany as compulsory subjects with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
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MBA
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- Completed UG degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from recognized university / institution.
* Candidates graduated from recognized professional programs like CA / ICWA are also eligible to apply.
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M.E (Computer Science & Engineering)
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- Qualified B.E. / B.Tech. in CSE / IT / ECE / CS or equivalent with minimum 55% marks.
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- Passed M.Sc (CS / IT / CSE) / MS (CS / IT / CSE) / MCA or equivalent with at least 55% marks.
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M.E (Electrical Engineering)
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- Graduated in the field of Engineering or equivalent with minimum 55% marks.
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LL.M
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- Candidates must have qualified LLB with minimum 50% marks from a recognised Board / University.
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* To know the CUCET eligibility criteria 2025 of other professional programs including various specialisations, candidates can visit the official website i.e., “cucet.cuchd.in”.
* Candidates who have completed CUCET registration 2025 are advised to start the preparation for CUCET exam. Aspirants can prepare their study plan on the basis of CUCET syllabus 2025 and CUCET exam pattern 2025.
