How to prepare for समीकरण और असमीकरण (Equations & Inequalities) for CUET-UG

Expected Weightage

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has included समीकरण और असमीकरण (Equations Inequalities) as part of its Mathematics/Applied Mathematics section. Based on the past three years’ trends (2022-2024), here’s an analysis of the marking pattern and chapter-wise weightage :

1. Overall Weightage in CUET Mathematics

  • Subject: Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (Domain-Specific)
  • Total Questions: 40 (out of which 35 must be attempted)
  • Marks per Question: +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
  • Total Marks: 175 (35 × 5)

Equations Inequalities typically covers 5-8 questions (~15-20 marks) per year, making it a moderately high-weightage topic.

2. Chapter-wise Breakdown (Equations Inequalities)

The topic is divided into sub-sections, each with varying weightage:

Sub-TopicApprox. Weightage (Last 3 Years)Expected Marks (per year)
Linear Equations (1 2 variables)1-2 questions5-10 marks
Quadratic Equations (Roots, Discriminant, Factorization)2-3 questions10-15 marks
Simultaneous Equations (Pair of linear/quadratic)1-2 questions5-10 marks
Inequalities (Linear, Quadratic, Absolute Value)1-2 questions5-10 marks
Word Problems (Age, Mixtures, Speed, etc.)1 question5 marks
Graphical Solutions (Optional in some years)0-1 question0-5 marks

3. Year-wise Trend Analysis

  • 2022 (First CUET):
  • Focused more on Quadratic Equations Inequalities (3-4 questions).
  • Fewer word problems.
  • 2023:
  • Balanced distribution (2 Linear, 2 Quadratic, 1 Inequality, 1 Word Problem).
  • Some questions involved graphical interpretations.
  • 2024 (Expected):
  • Similar to 2023, but more application-based questions (word problems).

4. Key Takeaways for Preparation

  • High Priority: Quadratic Equations Inequalities (most scoring).
  • Moderate Priority: Linear Equations Word Problems.
  • Practice: NCERT Class 10-12 + CUET-specific mock tests (previous papers).
  • Avoid Guesswork: Negative marking (-1) makes blind guesses risky.

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Conclusion

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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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