CUET Exam
Exam Pattern
Note: Taking reference from Notification of CUET(UG) 2024.
Instructions:
Candidates can apply for (UG) - 2024 through the “Online” mode only on the website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
Scheme of Examination:
| Subjects/ Tests (61) | Questions to be Attempted |
|---|---|
| There are 33 languages and 27 subjects. A candidate may choose any subject/language as desired by the applicable University/ Organization. | 40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language |
| 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 |
LANGUAGES
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 101 | English |
| 102 | Hindi |
| 103 | Assamese |
| 104 | Bengali |
| 105 | Gujarati |
| 106 | Kannada |
| 107 | Malayalam |
| 108 | Marathi |
| 109 | Odia |
| 110 | Punjabi |
| 111 | Tamil |
| 112 | Telugu |
| 113 | Urdu |
| 314 | History |
| 201 | Arabic |
| 202 | Bodo |
| 203 | Chinese |
| 204 | Dogri |
| 205 | French |
| 206 | German |
| 207 | Italian |
| 208 | Japanese |
| 209 | Kashmiri |
| 210 | Konkani |
| 211 | Maithili |
| 212 | Manipuri |
| 213 | Nepali |
| 214 | Persian |
| 215 | Russian |
| 216 | Santhali |
| 217 | Sindhi |
| 218 | Spanish |
| 219 | Tibetan |
| 220 | Sanskrit* |
| 313 | Geography/Geology |
| 315 | Home Science |
| 316 | Knowledge Tradition Practices India |
| 317 | Legal Studies |
| 318 | Mass Media/Mass Communication |
| 319 | Mathematics/Applied Mathematics |
| 320 | Performing Arts |
| 321 | Physical Education/National Cadet Corps (NCC)/ Yoga |
| 322 | Physics |
| 323 | Political Science |
| 324 | Psychology |
| 325 | Sanskrit* |
| 326 | Sociology |
| 327 | Teaching Aptitude |
| 501 | General Test |
ANNEXURE 1
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 301 | Accountancy/Book Keeping |
| 302 | Agriculture |
| 303 | Anthropology |
| 304 | Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology /Biochemistry |
| 305 | Business Studies |
| 306 | Chemistry |
| 307 | Environmental Studies |
| 308 | Computer Science / Informatics Practices |
| 309 | Economics/Business Economics |
| 310 | Engineering Graphics |
| 311 | Entrepreneurship |
| 312 | Fine Arts / Visual Arts/(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art |
| 313 | Geography/ Geology |
| 314 | History |
| 315 | Home Science |
| 316 | Knowledge Tradition Practices India |
| 317 | Legal Studies |
| 318 | Mass Media/Mass Communication |
| 319 | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
| 320 | Performing Arts |
| 321 | Physical Education/National Cadet Corps (NCC)/ Yoga |
| 322 | Physics |
| 323 | Political Science |
| 324 | Psychology |
| 325 | Sanskrit* |
| 326 | Sociology |
| 327 | Teaching Aptitude |
| 501 | General Test |
General Test:
General Test comprises English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Current Affairs and General Knowledge.
Note:
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From the above subjects/languages, the candidate can choose a maximum of 06 (six) subjects from all three Sections.
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40 out of 50 questions for all test papers and 50 out of 60 for the General Test (An overall choice of 10 questions will be provided for all 61 subjects).
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It is advisable for candidates to select at least one language and the General Test.
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Duration for all test papers would be 45 minutes and General Tests which would be 60 minutes.
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Candidates must strictly follow the instructions given in the Information Bulletin and on the website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
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To ensure that the candidates from all backgrounds have an equal opportunity to perform their best, it has been decided to conduct the test papers which have been chosen by the majority of candidates in the Pen & paper mode. The schedule/date sheet for the test papers to be conducted in Pen & paper mode is given in Annexure 1. It is advisable to check the date and time of each opted test paper carefully.
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The remaining papers will be conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode as per the schedule/date sheet given in Annexure 2. The candidates are requested to adhere to the time of the test papers as mentioned in the schedule.
| Mode of the Test | Hybrid Mode (Computer-Based Test/Pen & Paper) |
|---|---|
| Test Pattern | Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions |
| Medium | 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu) |
| Syllabus | - Language Subjects: Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages – Factual, Literary, and Narrative), Literary Aptitude, and Vocabulary - Domain Subjects: As per the Class 12 syllabus only - 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 |
