Understanding the Comprehensive CUET UG Exam Pattern for 2024

CUET UG Exam Pattern Overview

The CUET Exam Pattern for 2024 consists of three main sections: Languages, Domain, and General Test. Below is a breakdown of each section along with the question count, marking scheme, and duration:

Section IA — Languages:

• Candidates can choose from 13 different languages.
• No. of Questions: 50
• To be Marked: 40 in each language
• Duration: 45 minutes for each language

Section IB — Languages:

• Candidates can choose from 19 additional languages apart from those in Section IA.

Section II — Domain:

• Candidates can select up to six domain-specific subjects from a pool of 27 options.
• No. of Questions: 50 per subject
• To be Marked: 40 per subject
• Duration: 45 minutes for each domain-specific subject

Section III — General Test:

• Covers General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning.
• No. of Questions: 75
• To be Marked: 60
• Duration: 60 minutes

Time Allotted for the Exam:

• Slot 1: 195 minutes (3 hours and 15 minutes)
• Slot 2: 225 minutes (3 hours and 45 minutes)

Additional Information:

• The test format includes multiple-choice questions.
• The exam will be conducted in 13 languages, and candidates must select one as the medium of the paper.
• The question paper for the General Test and Domain Specific Topics will be bilingual, containing the chosen language and English.
• Candidates can choose up to nine tests, considering the requirements of the universities they are applying to.
• Marking Scheme:
• Correct Answer: +5 marks
• Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
• Unanswered/Marked for Review: 0 marks
• Multiple correct options: +5 marks if any of the correct options are marked
• All incorrect options: +5 marks for all candidates
• Discrepancies resolved following key verification challenges.
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Candidates are advised to prepare diligently using CUET coaching, sample papers, mock exams, and previous years’ exams to improve their scores and secure a place in the merit list for admission to Central universities in India.