Expected Weightage

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics includes Calculus as a significant part of the syllabus. Below is an analysis of the marking pattern and chapter-wise weightage for Calculus over the last three years (2022-2024).

CUET Calculus Marking Pattern (2022-2024)

1. Total Marks for Mathematics Section : 50 Questions (40 to be attempted) 1 Mark per question (No negative marking for incorrect answers in 2024; earlier, -0.25 was deducted).

2. Calculus Weightage in Mathematics :

Approx. 30-35% of the total Mathematics section (12-15 marks). Difficulty Level : Moderate to High (Questions often involve application-based problems).

Chapter-wise Weightage in Calculus (Last 3 Years)

The Calculus portion in CUET typically covers the following chapters with varying weightage:

Trends Observations (2022-2024)

1. Increasing Application-Based Questions : More problems on Maxima/Minima, Rate of Change (Physics-based applications). Integration remains the most weighted topic.

2. Reduced Direct Formula-Based Questions :

Earlier years had more straightforward differentiation/integration problems, but recent papers focus on conceptual clarity.

3. Differential Equations :

Consistently 2-3 marks , usually from first-order linear ODEs.

4. No Major Syllabus Changes :

The NCERT Class 12 Calculus syllabus remains the primary reference.

Preparation Tips

• Focus Areas : Integration, Differentiation, Applications of Derivatives.
• Practice NCERT + Exemplar Problems : Many questions are directly or indirectly from NCERT.
• Mock Tests : Solve previous years’ CUET papers for pattern familiarity.

Would you like a topic-wise difficulty breakdown or recommended books for CUET Calculus?

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