How to prepare for संख्या श्रृंखला (Number Series) for CUET-UG ?

Expected Weightage

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for संख्या श्रृंखला (Number Series) falls under the Quantitative Aptitude/Reasoning section. Below is an analysis of its marking pattern and chapter-wise weightage based on past trends (last 3 years).

1. Marking Scheme (General Pattern)

  • Total Questions in CUET (General Test): 75 (out of which 60 must be attempted).
  • Number Series (संख्या श्रृंखला) Weightage:
  • ~4-6 questions per exam (approx. 5-8% weightage in the General Test).
  • Marks per Question:
  • +5 for correct answer
  • -1 for incorrect answer
  • 0 for unattempted

2. Chapter-wise Weightage (Number Series)

Number Series questions in CUET typically cover the following sub-topics with their approximate distribution:

Sub-TopicWeightage (Last 3 Years)Expected Questions
Basic Number Series (Arithmetic, Geometric)30-35%1-2
Missing Number Series (Finding missing term)25-30%1-2
Wrong Number Series (Identifying incorrect term)20-25%1
Alphanumeric Series (Combination of letters numbers)10-15%0-1
Complex Patterns (Prime, Squares, Cubes, Alternating Series)10-15%0-1

3. Difficulty Level Trends (2021-2023)

  • 2021-2022: Mostly easy to moderate (arithmetic geometric series dominated).
  • 2023: Slightly tougher , with more complex patterns (prime numbers, squares/cubes).
  • Expected 2024: Similar to 2023, with more focus on missing/wrong number series.

4. Preparation Tips

  • Focus Areas:
  • Arithmetic Geometric Series (High probability).
  • Missing Wrong Number Series (Frequently asked).
  • Practice: Solve previous years’ CUET papers mock tests.
  • Speed Accuracy: Since negative marking exists, avoid guesswork.

Conclusion

  • Number Series holds 5-8% weightage in CUET’s General Test.
  • Most common types: Missing/Wrong Number Series (~50-60% of questions).
  • 2024 Expected: Slightly tougher with more complex patterns.

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  • Start with NCERT textbooks for strong foundation
  • Practice previous year questions regularly
  • Take mock tests to assess your preparation
  • Focus on high-weightage topics first

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Study Tips

  • Start with NCERT textbooks for strong foundation
  • Practice previous year questions regularly
  • Take mock tests to assess your preparation
  • Focus on high-weightage topics first

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