CUET Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Here's a comprehensive overview of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by NTA:
📋 Exam Structure
CUET is divided into 4 sections:
| Section | Components | No. of Questions | To Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section IA | 13 Languages | 50 per language | 40 |
| Section IB | 20 Languages | 50 per language | 40 |
| Section II | 27 Domain Subjects | 45–50 per subject | 35–40 |
| Section III | General Test | 60 | 50 |
⏱️ Time Allotted
Section Duration Each Language (IA/IB) 45 minutes Each Domain Subject 45 minutes General Test 60 minutes
| Section | Duration |
|---|---|
| Each Language (IA/IB) | 45 minutes |
| Each Domain Subject | 45 minutes |
| General Test | 60 minutes |
✅ Marking Scheme
Outcome Marks Correct Answer +5 Incorrect Answer −1 Unattempted 0
Negative marking applies, so avoid random guessing.
| Outcome | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +5 |
| Incorrect Answer | −1 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
Negative marking applies, so avoid random guessing.
📌 Subject Choices Allowed
- Section IA/IB: Up to 3 languages total
- Section II: Up to 6 domain subjects
- Section III: General Test (optional, but required by some universities)
- Maximum: A candidate can appear in up to 10 subjects in total
📚 Section-wise Overview
Section IA – Languages (13 options) Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia, English
Section IB – Additional Languages (20 options) French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Sanskrit, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese
Section II – Domain Subjects (27 options) Covers subjects like Accountancy, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering Graphics, Entrepreneurship, Geography, History, Home Science, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, etc.
Section III – General Test Covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical & Analytical Reasoning
