Sri Krishnadevaraya University Common Entrance Test 2024 abbreviated as SKUCET 2024 is a popular entrance exam. It is conducted by the Directorate of Admissions, Sri Krishnadevaraya University. The aim of this exam is to shortlist aspiring candidates looking to get admission into PG courses like M.A., M.Com, M.Sc., M.P.Ed. etc.
This examination is open to students who have completed their undergraduate studies in the relevant field. The application form for the same will release online. Aspirants must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before filling out the form. Check out this post to find complete details about the SKUCET 2024 exam.
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Courses Offered through SKUCET
The following courses are offered through the SKUCET examination.
| MA | Adult, Continuing Education, and Extension, Economics, History, Public Administration, Sociology, Telugu & Comparative Literature, Rural Development, Political Science, English & Comparative Literature, and Applied Economics |
| M.Sc | Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany, Computer Science & Technology, Electronics, Geography, Instrumentation, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Polymer Science, Sericulture, Statistics, Zoology |
| M.Com | M.Com., Professional |
| M.P.Ed | M.P.Ed (4 Semesters) |
| M.L.I.Sc. (Two Years Course) | M.L. Constitutional Law, M.L. Criminal Law |
Important Dates
The tentative dates related to the SKUCET 2024 are given in the following table.
| Main Events | Tentative Dates |
| Beginning of application form submission in online mode | 3rd week of March 2024 |
| Last date for the submission of application forms | 4th week of April 2024 |
| Last date to submit the application form with a late fee of Rs. 500/- | Last week of April 2024 |
| Application form submission last date with late fees of Rs. 1000/- | 2nd week of May 2024 |
| Tatkal application form submission facility with late fees of Rs. 5000/- | 2 days before the exam date |
| Availability of admit card | 10 days before the examination |
| Examination Date | 2nd week of June 2024 |
| Declaration of the result | 3rd week of June 2024 |
| Counselling | Last week of June 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are different for various courses. Check out the details explained below.
Educational qualifications
- Candidates must have passed the graduation exam in a relevant subject group with a minimum of 40% marks.
- Passing marks are sufficient for SC/ST candidates in order to apply.
- Students appearing for the final year examination of their bachelor’s degree course can also apply.
- Please note that supplementary candidates are not eligible.
| Courses | Requirement |
| M.A. (Economics/ Applied Economics) | B.A. with Economics |
| M.Sc. Biochemistry | B.Sc. in Chemistry/ Biochemistry with one of the subjects from Biology. |
| M.A. Political Science/ Public Administration | B.A. in Public Administration/ Political Science. |
| M.A. Sociology | B.A with Sociology/ Social work or any other graduate |
| M.P.Ed. | B.P.Ed. or B.P.E degree |
| Master of Social Work | B.A. in Psychology, Economics, Social Work, Sociology, History or any other graduate. |
| M.Sc. Botany | B.Sc. in Botany and Chemistry/ Biochemistry. |
| M.A. History | B.A. with History. |
SKUCET 2024 Application Form
The application process for SKUCET will take place online. Interested candidates can check the step-by-step application process explained below.
- First of all, visit the official website of Sri Krishnadevaraya University i.e. http://skuniversity.ac.in/.
- Click on the “Admission” tab that is available on the homepage.
- Click on the SKUCET application form link.
- Fill out the application form with all the required details including personal details, educational qualifications, and other relevant details.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature as per the prescribed format.
- In the next step, you must pay the necessary application fee.
- Review your application form and make sure all the details are correct
- Finally, submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fee
- The application fee is the same for all candidates i.e. Rs. 500/-
- Aspirants can pay the application fee online using methods like credit cards, debit cards, and Internet banking.
Admit Card
- The Sri Krishnadevaraya University Common Entrance Test (SKUCET) Admit Card will be released online through the official website.
- It is a crucial document that will carry details such as roll number, exam centre, and timings.
- It is mandatory for candidates to carry the admit card to the examination centre.
- Candidates are advised to download and print their admit cards well in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles.
- It is expected that the admit card will release around 10 days before the examination date.
SKUCET Examination Pattern 2024
The pattern of the SKUCET 2024 examination is explained below.
- Examination Mode – Offline (OMR Sheet-Based Test)
- Type of questions: Objective type multiple choice questions
- Number of questions: 100 questions
- Duration of exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes)
- Language of exam: English and Telugu
- Marking scheme: Each question will carry 1 mark
- Negative marking: Not applicable
Result and Rank Card
- Soon after the exam, the university will publish the result online on its website.
- Candidates will be able to check their results by providing their roll numbers and date of birth.
- The result or rank card will contain information about the subject-wise and the total marks obtained by the candidate.
- Candidates must keep this rank card safe till the admission process gets over.
Sri Krishnadevaraya University Counselling
- Only those candidates who will score more than the cut-off marks will be invited to the counselling process.
- During the counselling process, aspirants will have to complete all the admission formalities.
- The university will verify the documents of candidates during the counselling process.
- The admission counsellor will also inform the candidates about the start of their classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The full form of SKUCET is Sri Krishnadevaraya University Common Entrance Test. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted annually by Sri Krishnadevaraya University for admission to its various Postgraduate courses.
Those candidates who have completed their undergraduate degree or are in the final year of their degree are eligible.
Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.