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1800-102-2727The exam pattern of CUET UG, which was earlier known as CUCET UG, has undergone some changes from the National Testing Agency (NTA). Students must study from the updated CUET Exam 2024 Pattern to score well in the CUET Exam. The CUET UG 2024 exam will be held from 21 May 2023 to 31 May 2023. Students are advised to start their CUET 2024 preparation journey early to score well in the exam.
The three sections that make up the revised pattern of the CUET 2024 Exam are one for language (split into two subsections), (based on last year) one for a domain subject, and one for the general test. The entire CUET Exam Pattern 2024 based on last year is provided below with all of the information provided by NTA. If the NTA makes any further changes in the CUET 2024 exam pattern, it will be updated on this page.
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NTA has brought about some changes in the CUET exam pattern and structure from the last year. Candidates can refer to the table provided below to get an idea about the revised exam pattern.
Conducting Body |
NTA |
Mode of Exam |
CBT |
Medium of Exam |
13 languages |
Number of Sections |
3 |
Type of Questions |
MCQ |
Negative Marking |
Yes |
NTA has made the following changes to the CUET Exam pattern and the details are given below:
1. The CUET exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
2. CUET Exam 2024 will consist of 4 key sections:
3. A Candidate can take a maximum of 9 Tests in the following manner
4. The CUET 2024 question paper will be in the Multiple Choice Question format.
The revised CUET Exam Pattern is as follows:
Sections |
Subjects/ Tests |
Questions to be Attempted |
Question Type |
Duration |
Section IA - Languages |
There are 13 different languages. Any of these languages may be chosen. |
40 questions out of 50 in each language |
Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary] MCQ Based Questions |
45 Minutes for each language |
Section IB - Languages |
There are 20 Languages. Any other language apart from those offered in Section I A may be chosen. |
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Section II - Domain |
There are 27 domain-specific Subjects being offered under this Section. A candidate may choose a maximum of Six (06) Domains as desired by the applicable University/ Universities. |
40 questions out of 50 in each subject |
MCQs based on syllabus given on NTA website |
45 Minutes for each Domain Specific Subjects |
Section III- General Test |
For any such undergraduate programme/ programmes being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission. |
60 questions out of 75 |
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration /stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
60 Minutes |
The details of the session wise CUET exam question pattern and duration is given below.
Sections |
Subject |
No of Questions |
Marks per Question |
Duration |
Section IA |
13 languages |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
45 minutes per language |
Section IB |
20 languages |
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Section II |
27 Domain Specific Subjects |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
45 minutes for each subject |
Section III |
General Test |
60 out of 75 |
5 |
60 minutes |
The CUET UG 2024 will be conducted in 13 languages like last year which are mentioned below:
According to the criteria of the desired University, a candidate must choose one of the listed languages as the medium of the paper when applying.
The question paper for the General Test and the Domain Specific Subjects will be bilingual, i.e, it will include the language that the candidate selected (one of the 13 languages) and English.
According to the CUET exam schedule for 2024, there will be two time slots available for the CUET: morning and afternoon. The CUET entrance exam 2024 will be conducted on multiple days. The students won't be permitted to take the same subject test in a different time slot again.
The detailed CUET 2024 Exam pattern structures are given below.
CUET Exam Structure: Morning
Test/Subjects |
No. of questions to be attempted |
Marks per question |
Total marks |
Duration of exam |
Language (any one of the 13 languages opted in Section IA) |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
200 |
45 minutes per language |
Domain Specific Subjects (Max. 2 subjects) |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
200 |
45 minutes per subject (Maximum duration can go upto 90 minutes for 2 subjects) |
General Test |
60 out of 75 |
5 |
300 |
60 minutes |
Test/Subjects |
No. of questions to be attempted |
Marks per question |
Total marks |
Duration of exam |
Language (any one of the remaining 12 languages opted in Section IA (if one already taken in slot 1) and 1 from Section IB - as applicable) |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
200 |
45 minutes per language |
Domain Specific Subjects (Maximum 4 subjects) |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
200 |
45 minutes per subject (Maximum duration can go upto 3 hours for 4 subjects) |
The CUET 2024 marking scheme is the same for both exam slots - morning and afternoon. As a result, candidates need to become familiar with the CUET marking system. Candidates must be aware that there is a negative marking in the CUET 2024 exam and should mark their choices accordingly.
The CUET 2024 markings scheme is as follows:
Status of answer |
Marks |
Correct answer |
+5 Marks |
Incorrect answer |
-1 mark |
Unanswered/Marked for Review |
0 marks |
Candidates must be well aware of the CUET syllabus 2024 to score well in the exam. With the knowledge of the CUET 2024 syllabus, candidates will become aware of all the important topics regarding which the questions will be asked in the exam. Only the candidates who prepare according to the CUET syllabus in a planned manner have a chance to ace the exam with a good score.
To check the detailed CUET syllabus 2024, click on the link.
The CUET mock test helps candidates in mastering a sizable question bank and hone skills like speed and accuracy for better performance in the CUET exam. Candidates who take as many mock tests as they can have a higher chance of qualifying for the CUET Exam with good scores compared to others. Therefore, using the CUET mock test to practice more and more questions is essential if candidates are serious about qualifying for the CUET 2024.
To access the CUET Mock series/tests, click the link.
The best way to get an idea of the CUET exam 2024 is to solve the previous year's question papers. Solving previous year's question papers helps candidates boost their confidence, speed, and ability for their CUET Exam 2024. This will also help them understand the fundamentals of various topics. Solving the CUET sample papers and the previous year's question papers is a major requirement to improve the candidate's performance in the CUET Exam.
Candidates can check the CUET previous year's question papers by clicking on the link.
Q1. How many questions will be there in the CUET Exam?
Ans. The CUET Exam has 4 sections where Section IA & IB has 50 questions, out of which 40 need to be answered. In Section II, there are 50 questions, and 40 need to be answered. In Section III, there are 75 questions, out of which 60 need to be answered.
Q2. What are the passing marks for the CUET exam?
Ans. There are no fixed or specific passing marks for qualifying for CUET 2024. Candidates must try to get as many correct answers as possible to qualify for their desired universities.
Q3. Is the CUET UG exam pattern 2024 changed?
Ans. Yes, the NTA has revised the CUET UG exam pattern from the last year. Candidates can check the official website of NTA for details on the changes in the CUET exam pattern 2024.
Q4. How many sections are there in the revised CUET UG exam pattern 2024?
Ans. There are four sections in the revised CUET UG exam pattern. They are:
Q5. What type of questions are there in the CUET exam 2024?
Ans. The CUET exam will carry objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The question paper for the General Test and the Domain Specific Subjects will be bilingual. It will comprise the language that the candidate selected (one of the 13 languages) and English.
Q6. Is CUET exam online?
Ans. Yes, the CUET exam is conducted online in a Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q7. Are we allowed to apply for more than one course in CUET?
Ans. CUET exam rules allow candidates to enroll in a maximum of three courses; however, if any candidate wishes to enroll in additional courses, he/she must pay an additional charge.
Q8. How many domain-specific subjects are there in CUET 2024?
Ans. There are 27 domain-specific Subjects being offered under this Section. A candidate may choose a maximum of Six (06) Domains as desired by the applicable University/ Universities.
Q9. In how many languages CUET 2024 will be conducted?
Ans. The CUET 2024 will be conducted in 13 languages i.e. Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
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