CUET UG - Exam Pattern
Common University Entrance Test (Under Graduate)
Computer Based Test
CUET UG 2024 Exam Pattern: Know the Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, Languages
Updated On - November 14 2023 by Abhinandan Singh
CUET UG 2024 Exam Pattern has been released by the NTA(National Testing Agency). The entrance exam is going to be held in May 15 till May 31, 2024. The examination is going to be conducted in an online mode. Common University Entrance Test(CUET UG) which was formerly known as CUCET- Central University Common Entrance Test. This will be held for admissions into the 45 UGC funded Central Universities in 13 different languages. The exam will be conducted in an online mode to provide admission to various UG & PG Programmes. Applicants must go through the below-mentioned article to know information about the CUET UG 2024 exam pattern and other details.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programmes (CUET UG) in from May 15 till May 31, 2024.
CUET UG Exam 2024 Exam Pattern
Here is the key information about the CUET UG 2024 exam pattern:
- Sections:
- Section 1A: Language Test
- Section 1B: Optional Language Test
- Section 2: Domain-specific Test
- Section 3: General Test
- Language Sections:
- Candidates need to choose one out of 13 languages in Section 1A.
- For Section 1B, candidates must select one out of 20 languages.
- They are required to attempt 40 questions out of 50 in each language section.
- Domain-specific Test:
- In Section 2, candidates need to choose one subject from 27 domain-specific subjects.
- They have to answer either 35 or 40 questions out of 45 or 50, respectively.
- General Test:
- In Section 3, candidates need to attempt 50 questions out of 60.
- Time Allocation:
- Candidates will have 45 minutes each to attempt Sections 1A, 1B, and 2.
- Section 3 will have a time allocation of 60 minutes.
- Scoring:
- Each correct answer will be awarded 5 marks.
- There will be a deduction of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
Aspirants are advised to carefully choose their language preferences and prepare for the specific domain they opt for in Section 2. The exam duration and scoring system should be kept in mind during the preparation process.
CUET UG 2024 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the information of CUET UG 2024 Exam Pattern which is mentioned below to know more about question paper structure and other details :
| Mode of the Exam | Computer Based Test(CBT) |
| Medium | 13 Languages(Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions(MCQ) |
| Duration | 3 hours 15 Minutes |
Number of Questions | Section 1: Languages (40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 Questions) Section 2: Domain-Specific (40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 Questions) Section 3: General Test (60 Questions to be attempted out of 75 Questions) |
Number of Sections | 3 Sections (Language, Domain-Specific, General Test) |
CUET UG 2024 Exam Structure
The table below brings the broad structure of the exam in terms of the number of questions in each section along with the duration.
Section | Number of Questions | Duration | Question Types |
|---|---|---|---|
Section IA | 40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language | 45 minutes for each language | Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary) |
Section IB | |||
Section II | 40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 | 45 Minutes for each Domain-Specific Subjects |
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Section III | 60 Questions to be attempted out of 75 | 60 minutes |
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Marking scheme: Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.
List of Languages for CUET UG 2024
The languages are offered under Section IA of CUET UG 2024 are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi and Urdu.
For Section IB, the languages include French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese.
CUET UG 2024 Domain-Specific Subjects
The domain-specific subjects are as follows:
1. Accountancy/ Book Keeping
2.Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry
3. Business Studies
4. Chemistry
5.Computer Science/ Informatics Practices
6. Economics/ Business Economics
7. Engineering Graphics
8. Entrepreneurship
9. Geography/Geology
10. History
11. Home Science
12. Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
13. Legal Studies
14. Environmental Science
15. Mathematics
16. Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga
17. Physics
18. Political Science
19. Psychology
20. Sociology
21. Teaching Aptitude
22. Agriculture
23. Mass Media/ Mass Communication
24. Anthropology
25.Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts
26. Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion)
27. Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours) Equivalent to B.A./B.A. Honours courses i.e. Shastri in Veda, Paurohitya (Karmakand), Dharmashastra, Prachin Vyakarana, Navya Vyakarana, Phalit Jyotish, Siddhant Jyotish, Vastushastra, Sahitya, Puranetihas, Prakrit Bhasha, Prachin Nyaya Vaisheshik, Sankhya Yoga, Jain Darshan, Mimansa, Advaita Vedanta, Vishihstadvaita Vedanta, Sarva Darshan, a candidate may choose Sanskrit as the Domain].
Form Start Date:
09 Feb 2023
Form End Date:
12 Mar 2023
The last date to submit the form was on 12 Mar 2023
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