How to prepare for भारतीय राजव्यवस्था (Indian Polity) for CUET-UG ?

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Expected Weightage

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for भारतीय राजव्यवस्था (Indian Polity) follows a structured marking pattern with varying chapter-wise weightage. Below is an analysis of the last three years (2022–2024) based on available trends, official notifications, and student feedback.

CUET Indian Polity: Marking Pattern (2022–2024)

  • Total Questions: 50 (out of which 40 must be attempted)
  • Marks per Question: +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
  • Total Marks: 200 (40 × 5)
  • Duration: 45 minutes

Chapter-wise Weightage (Trend Analysis)

The weightage varies slightly each year, but key chapters consistently dominate. Below is an approximate distribution:

Chapter Weightage (2022–2024) Expected Questions (per year)
Constitutional Framework 20–25% 8–10
- Preamble, Features, Amendments
- Historical Background
Fundamental Rights & Duties 15–20% 6–8
Directive Principles (DPSP) 10–15% 4–6
Union Government 15–20% 6–8
- President, PM, Parliament
State Government 8–12% 3–5
- Governor, CM, State Legislature
Judiciary (Supreme & High Courts) 10–15% 4–6
Local Governments (Panchayats & Municipalities) 5–8% 2–4
Constitutional & Non-Constitutional Bodies 8–10% 3–4
Emergency Provisions 5–8% 2–3
Miscellaneous (Elections, CAA, RTI, etc.) 5–10% 2–4

Key Observations (Last 3 Years)

  1. **High Weightage Chapters:

Constitutional Framework** (especially Preamble & Amendments) Fundamental Rights & DPSP (often linked with case laws) Union Government (President, Parliament, PM roles)

  1. Moderate Focus:

Judiciary (basic structure doctrine, jurisdiction) Constitutional Bodies (Election Commission, CAG, UPSC)

  1. Low Weightage but Important:

Emergency Provisions (Art. 352, 356, 360) Local Governments (73rd &; 74th Amendments)

  1. Current Affairs Linkage:

Recent amendments (e.g., abrogation of Art. 370, CAA) Landmark judgments (Kesavananda Bharati, NJAC, etc.)

Preparation Tips

  • Focus Areas: Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, Judiciary.
  • NCERT (Class 11–12 Polity) is the primary source.
  • Practice MCQs on constitutional articles and amendments.
  • Revise current affairs related to polity (last 1–2 years).

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