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The NTA has released the exam pattern for the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or CUET UG. Understanding the examination scheme is crucial as it provides information about the test’s sections, the number of questions, the recommended number of attempts, and the marking scheme for CUET. It’s essential to be familiar with these details before appearing for the examination.
CUET Exam Pattern
By knowing the CUET exam pattern, you can better prepare and perform confidently on the test day.
The details of the CUET exam pattern are detailed below.
| Section | Subjects/ Tests | Questions to be Attempted |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1A – Languages | There are 13 different languages. Any of these languages may be chosen. | 40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language. |
| Section 1B – Languages | There are 20 Languages. Any of these languages may be chosen. | |
| Section 2 – Domain | There are 27 Domains specific subjects being offered under this section. A candidate may choose any subject as desired by the applicable University/ Universities. | 35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50. |
| Section 3 – General Test | For any such undergraduate programme / programmes being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission | 50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 |
As given in the brochure:
Note:
- From the above subjects/languages, the candidate can choose a maximum of 10 subjects from all three Sections.
- The examination will be conducted on multiple days in three shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject choices
Mode of Examination
CUET (UG) will completely be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Medium of Examination
Medium of the Question Papers: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the CUET (UG)- 2023 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
The option of language for Question Paper should be exercised while filling up the Application Form online and it cannot be changed at a later stage.
Please note that for the correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the English version will be taken as the final.
Pattern of Question Paper
Objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Tests / Subject covered under CUET (UG)
There are three shifts in a day. A candidate can choose upto 10 Subjects for giving the Exam.
List of Languages, Domain Specific Subjects and General Test covered in CUET (UG) – 2023 is given in Appendix II.
Duration of Test
Examination will be conducted on multiple days in three slots per day.
Note: Compensatory time for PwBD Candidates of 20 minutes for each hour examination will be given.
Marking Scheme
Syllabus of Test
List of Languages/ Domain Specific Subjects /General Test offered under CUET(UG)
CUET
CUET stands for the Common University Entrance Test, a nationwide common entrance examination. Administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET serves as the gateway for admission into various undergraduate programs such as BA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com, BJMC, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, B.Tech, B.Voc, BVA, BFA, BPA, BSW, Integrated MA, Integrated B.Ed, Integrated M.Sc, Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech, Integrated MPA, BA LLB, BBA LLB, Diploma, and Shastri in all Central Universities, as well as State, Deemed, and Private Universities that accept CUET scores.
- Syllabus
- Previous Year Question Papers
- Sample Paper
- Mock Tests
- Exam Pattern
- Registration
- Admit Card
- City Allotment
- Answer Key
- Response Sheet
- Result
- List of Universities Participating in CUET
CUET Exam Pattern – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | CUET |
| Subject | English |
| Resource Here | CUET Sample Paper of English |
| More Model Papers of This Exam | CUET Sample Papers |
| Full Form of CUET | Common University Entrance Test |
| Official Website | cuet.samarth.ac.in |