Expected Weightage

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has included Trigonometry as part of its Mathematics/Applied Mathematics syllabus. Below is an analysis of the marking pattern and chapter-wise weightage for Trigonometry in CUET over the last three years (2022-2024).

1. Overall Weightage of Trigonometry in CUET

• Section: Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (Domain-Specific)
• Total Questions in Section: 40 (out of which 35 must be attempted)
• Marks per Question: +5 (correct), -1 (incorrect), 0 (unattempted)
• Trigonometry Weightage: ~10-15% of the Mathematics section (~4-6 questions per year).

2. Chapter-wise Weightage in Trigonometry (2022-2024)

Trigonometry in CUET is broadly divided into key subtopics. The weightage distribution is as follows:

****3. Year-wise Trend Analysis

2022 (First CUET Edition)****

• Trigonometry had ~5 questions (12.5% weightage).
• Focus areas: Identities (2 Qs), Heights Distances (2 Qs), Equations (1 Q).
• Difficulty: Moderate (application-based problems).

2023

• Reduced weightage (~4 questions) due to broader syllabus coverage.
• Emphasis on Heights Distances (practical problems) and simplification using identities.
• 1 question on inverse trigonometry (principal value).

2024 (Expected Pattern)

• Similar to 2023, with 4-5 questions.
• Possible shift toward graph-based questions (as per NTA’s recent trends).

4. Key Takeaways for Preparation

1. Focus Areas: Master trigonometric identities (especially for simplification). Practice angle of elevation/depression problems (highly recurring). Revise solving basic trig equations (sinθ = ½, etc.).

2. Avoid Neglect:

Inverse trig functions (1-2 questions likely). Graphs (though less frequent, may appear in 2024).

3. Marking Strategy:

Attempt 4-5 trig questions (since accuracy is crucial due to -1 negative marking).

5. Sample Questions (Based on Past Trends)

1. Trigonometric Identities: If sinθ + cosθ = √2, then tanθ + cotθ = ? (Ans: 2)

2. Heights Distances: A ladder leans against a wall at 60°. If the foot is 10m away, find the ladder’s length. (Ans: 20m)

3. Equations: Solve: 2cos²θ – 3cosθ + 1 = 0 for θ ∈ [0°, 90°]. (Ans: θ = 60°)

Conclusion

• Trigonometry in CUET is moderately weighted (~4-6 Qs/year).
• Heights Distances + Identities dominate; equations inverse trig are secondary.
• 2024 may see slight variations , but core topics remain consistent.

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