Content Writer | Updated On - Aug 30, 2024
CUET Exam Pattern 2024: NTA has revised the exam pattern for CUET UG 2024. According to the latest changes, CUET 2024 will be conducted in a hybrid mode. Subjects with over 1.5 lakh registrations will be conducted in a pen and paper mode, as OMR based test. Meanwhile, other subjects will be conducted online as computer-based test. Based on the previous year registration statistics, English, Hindi, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Political Science, History and General Test might be conducted as OMR-based tests.
CUET 2024 paper consists of three sections,
- Section 1: Language Tests, which is further divided into two sections,
- Section 1A with 13 languages and
- Section 1B with 20 languages.
- Section 2: 29 Domain-specific subjects (two new domain subjects added recently- Tourism and Fashion Studies)
- Section 3: General Test
Candidates should make sure that their subject choices match the requirements of their desired universities. This year, instead of 10, candidates can choose only 6 subjects during CUET 2024 registration. This combination might include 4 domain subjects + 1 language subject + 1 general test OR 3 domain subjects + 2 language subjects + 1 general test.
- All questions in CUET question paper are MCQs carrying 5 marks each. There is also a negative marking of -1 for each incorrect answer.
- The exam duration for each CUET subject is 45 minutes. However, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, and General Tests will be conducted in 60 minutes.
- CUET 2024 total marks and exam duration differ depending on the number of subject choices by the candidate.
CUET is a highly competitive exam for which around 14 lakhs students appear for the test. In order to take this exam and get a good score in CUET, it becomes very crucial to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern thoroughly. Practice CUET mock test, sample papers and PYQs.
CUET Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination | Hybrid Mode (OMR sheet or Computer Based Test) |
| Number of Slots | Three |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| CUET UG sections | Section 1 A & B - 33 Language Test Section 2 - 29 Domain Subject Section 3 - General Test |
| Total number of Questions | Section 1A- 50 Section 1B- 50 Section 2- 40 or 50 Section 3- 60 |
| Negative marking | Yes |
| Marking Scheme | +5 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer |
| Medium of CUET exam | 13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu |
CUET UG 2024 Subject List
CUET subject selection is based on the course and university chosen by the candidate for admission. You can check the list of all the subjects offered under CUET UG exam.
| Section 1A: Language subjects | Section 1B: Language subjects | Section 2: Domain-specific Subjects |
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CUET Exam Pattern 2024: Section-wise Total Questions and Marks
Candidates appearing for CUET 2024 must know about all the four sections. A brief description for the same is tabulated below.
| Section & Subject | Questions Asked | Question to be Answered | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1A: Languages | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes each |
| Section 1B: Languages | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes each |
| Section 2: Domain-specific | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes each* |
| Section 3: General Test | 60 | 50 | 60 minutes |
*In subjects like Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer Science / Informatics Practices, Chemistry, and Mathematics /Applied Mathematics, General Test, the duration of the test will be 60 minutes.
CUET UG 2024 Marking Scheme
CUET 2024 total marks vary as per the number of subjects chosen by the candidate. All questions in CUET UG 2024 question paper are MCQs. Each question carries a total weightage of 5 marks. You can check the section-wise marking scheme and negative marking in the section below.
| Sections | Questions Answered | Marks per question | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1A: Language | 40 | 5 | -1 |
| Section 1A: Language | 40 | 5 | -1 |
| Section 2: Domain | 40 | 5 | -1 |
| Section 3: General Test | 50 | 5 | -1 |
CUET 2024 Medium of Exam
According to the National Education Policy, NTA conducts CUET UG 2024 exam in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Candidates are required to choose their medium of exam or the option of language of CUET question paper at the time of registration. The table below indicates the list of CUET languages and the test city choices available based on the language opted.
| Language | Examination Centre |
|---|---|
| English | All examination centres |
| English and Hindi | All examination centres |
| English and Assamese | Examination centres in Assam |
| English and Bengali | Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| English and Gujarati | Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| English and Kannada | Examination Centres in Karnataka |
| English and Malayalam | Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| English and Marathi | Examination Centres in Maharashtra |
| English and Odia | Examination Centres in Odisha |
| English and Punjabi | Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
| English and Tamil | Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| English and Telugu | Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| English and Urdu | All Examination Centres in India |
CUET 2024 Syllabus
| Section | Section | CUET Syllabus Section |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1A & 1B | 33 Languages | Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, and Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary |
| Section 2 | 29 Domain Subjects | Class 12 Board Exam syllabus of the subject. |
| Section 3 | General Test | General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/ algebra geometry/ mensuration/ statistics), Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
CUET 2024 Preparation Tips
- Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus- Since the exam pattern for CUET 2024 has been revised by NTA. The first thing candidates should focus on at the time of preparation is understanding the new exam pattern.
- Mock test and Sample Papers- Solving CUET Practice Papers is going to help in understanding the type of questions expected, the topics with higher weightage, and also provide a sense of the actual CUET 2024 Exam.
- Time Management- Time is one of the most important essences for candidates who wish to appear in CUET 2024 as improving your speed is going to help you in attempting the maximum number of questions with ease.
- Learn Tricks and Formulas- Candidates should always try to refer to different sources for preparation. This is going to enable them to solve questions with different methods and then candidates can opt for the most efficient method of solving questions. Since CUET 2024 Exam Pattern is based on the Class 12th Syllabus, the basics and important topics of Class 12th should be strong.
- Revision- Revision is one of the most important aspects of preparation as candidates are often unable to retain topics that they have studied. With regular revision within a specific duration of time, candidates is going to be able to retain the topics that they have studied.
CUET Previous Year Question Papers
| Year | Question Paper PDF Download |
|---|---|
| 2023 | CUET 2023 question paper |
| 2022 | CUET 2022 question paper |
| 2021 | CUET 2021 question paper |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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