Curious about the number of students taking CUET UG 2024? It's a common query since CUET, a national-level entrance test by NTA, attracts students nationwide for various undergraduate courses. It's known for its competitiveness.
In 2024, approximately 13,47,618 students registered for CUET UG, a drop from 16.85 lakh in 2023. Despite the decrease, English had the highest number of applicants (75%).
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Breakdown of How Many Students Typically Appear for CUET
NTA has recently unveiled data indicating a decrease in registrations for CUET UG 2024 compared to past years.
For the most accurate attendance figures, keep an eye out for the upcoming CUET results 2024. Take a look at the table below to track registration patterns across different years:
Particulars | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Number of applicants (Fee paid) | 13.4 lakhs | 14.9 lakhs | 9.9 lakhs |
Male candidates | 7.1 lakh | 8.3 lakh | 5.6 lakh |
Female candidates | 6.3 lakh | 6.6 lakh | 4.3 lakh |
Transgender | 13.48 lakh | - | - |
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NTA has recently unveiled data indicating a decrease in registrations for CUET UG 2024 compared to past years.
For the most accurate attendance figures, keep an eye out for the upcoming CUET results 2024. Take a look at the table below to track registration patterns across different years:
Name of the Subject | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
General Test | 8,34,207 | 8,08,597 | 5,24,277 |
Chemistry | 7,01,750 | 6,58,358 | 2,79,869 |
Physics | 6,72,773 | 6,34,078 | 2,58,211 |
Maths/Applied Maths | 4,86,365 | 4,87,609 | 2,86,752 |
Biology | 3,91,409 | 4,02,224 | 1,61,840 |
Economics/Business Economics | 2,13,996 | 2,28,125 | 1,50,646 |
Business Studies | 1,93,252 | 2,03,613 | 1,37,023 |
Accounts | 1,80,795 | 1,86,848 | 1,22,497 |
Political Science | 1,61,333 | 2,03,508 | 1,28,470 |
History | 1,37,568 | 1,88,949 | 1,22,139 |
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CUET Registration Statistics 2024 Based on Language Subjects
In terms of states within India, Uttar Pradesh maintains its top position with the highest number of applicants received in 2024. Take a look at the table below to see the most popular language subjects registered by candidates:
Subject | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
English | 10,07,336 | 9,72,846 | 5,95,403 |
Hindi | 2,07,839 | 2,61,966 | 2,14,908 |
Sanskrit | 8,901 | 6,370 | 9,099 |
Bengali | 9,065 | 4,784 | 6,750 |
Urdu | 6,726 | 12,800 | 3,522 |
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How Many Students Appear for CUET? University-wise List
Besides gender, subject, and category-wise breakdown of registrations, the list also reveals the universities favored by CUET candidates. The University of Delhi takes the lead with the highest number of registrations for CUET UG 2024.
Check out the table below to see the preferences of students regarding the top universities under CUET:
Universities | 2024 (estimated) | 2023 (estimated) | 2022 (estimated) |
DU | 26 Lakh | 28 Lakh | 6.63 Lakh |
BHU | 8.4 Lakh | 8.8. Lakh | 4.34 Lakh |
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 5.1 Lakh | 4.1 Lakh | 1.8 Lakh |
University of Allahabad | 4.8 Lakh | 31 Lakh | 2.62 Lakh |
Jamia Millia Islamia | 2.6 Lakh | 2.6 Lakh | 1.44 Lakh |
How Many Students Appear for CUET 2023?
In 2023, there was a significant rise in both registered applicants and those completing the application process. A total of 16.85 lakh candidates registered for the CUET UG 2024 exam, with 13,995 lakh candidates submitting their applications along with the required fee payment.
Compared to previous years, 2023 witnessed an increase of 4 lakh candidates registering for the exam. However, the exact number of students appearing for CUET 2023 remains undisclosed.
Refer to the table below for a comprehensive overview:
Particulars | Details |
No. of unique registrations | 14,99,790 |
No. of unique candidates appeared | 11,16,011 |
No. of subject tests administered | 64,35,114 |
No. of combinations of subjects | 48,799 |
No. of mediums | 13 |
Number of participating universities | 249 |
Number of Students Appearing for CUET 2023 by Category
The 2023 CUET witnessed the highest number of registrations from the General Category. Please refer to the table below for a breakdown of the category-wise distribution of applicants in CUET 2023:
Category | Registered | Appeared |
General | 6,78,478 | 5,13,155 |
OBC-NCL | 4,99,126 | 4,99,126 |
SC | 1,50,699 | 1,15,215 |
ST | 1,06,287 | 53,645 |
EWS | 65,206 | 53,219 |
Number of Students Appearing for CUET 2023 by Gender
Male candidates dominated both the registration and attendance panels of CUET 2023. Here's a detailed overview of the gender-wise distribution of CUET UG 2023 registrations and attendance:
Gender | Candidates Registered | Candidates Appeared |
Female | 6,96,134 | 5,13,987 |
Male | 8,03,647 | 6,02,028 |
Others | 15 | 12 |
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