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CUET UG: Exam Pattern and Scheme

CUET UG: Exam Pattern and Scheme

Ritika Tikku September 24, 2024 8 Minutes

CUET 2024 Exam Pattern and Scheme

CUET UG 2024

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an all-India entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different central and state universities in India including University of Delhi, BHU, and Allahabad University among others. CUET 2024 will provide a single-window opportunity to students to seek admission in the Central Universities of their choice across the country.

 

CUET 2024: Overview

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

CUET 2024 (Common University Entrance Test)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency

Sections
  • Section 1A: 13 Languages (As a medium of exam paper and language paper as well)
  • Section 1: 33 Languages
  • Section II: 27 Domain-Specific Subjects
  • Section III: General Test

Maximum Number of Test

 

An aspirant can take a maximum of 6 tests. These 6 tests can be taken in the following manner:

  • 04 or 05 domain subjects including General Test and 01 or 02 languages

 

Total subjects

 

61 (33 languages, 27 domain-specific, and 01 General Test)

Exam Mode

Hybrid Mode

Type of Questions

Objective Type Exam comprises Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking

+5, -1

Website Link

https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/

Application Form Link

https://cuetug.ntaonline.in/

Link to Success Mantra’s Blog “CUET UG 2024 Application Form Filling Procedure”

https://www.successmantra.in/blog/cuet-ug-application-form-filling-procedure-

Official Announcement of CUET UG

https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/images/public-notice-for-cuet-ug-2024.pdf

Information Bulleting CUET UG 2024

https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/images/cuet-ug-ib.pdf

 

CUET UG 2024: IMPORTANT DATES

Important Events

Important Dates

Commencement Of Application

27th February 2024

Application Deadline

26th March 2024 till 11:50 PM

Correction Window

28th March 2024 – 29th March 2024 (11:50 PM)

Date of Exam

May 15 to May 31, 2024. 

 

Key Highlights and Amendments made this year (CUET 2024)

  • Mode of the Test will be conducted in Hybrid Mode (Computer-Based Test/Pen & Paper)
  • Candidates who will be appearing in CUET (UG) - 2024 may participate in the Counselling/admission process of any University / Institution / Organization even though they have not applied for that University / Institution / Organization in the Online Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2024. However, the candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria of the Course of the University / Institution / Organization to which they are seeking admission.
  • Also, the University / Institution / Organization may admit any candidate who has appeared for CUET (UG) -2024 irrespective of the fact that the candidate has chosen that University / Institution / Organization in the online Application Form of CUET (UG) – 2024. Moreover, the candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the Course where the admission is being taken.
  • It is advisable for candidates to select at least one language and the General Test.

 

Exam Pattern CUET UG 2024

Sections

Subjects/ Tests

No. of Questions

To be Marked

Duration

Section IA

13 Languages

50

40 in each language

45 minutes for each language

Section IB

20 Languages

 

 

 

Section II

27 Domain-specific subjects

50

40

60 minutes for - [Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Mathematics (Applied & Core), and Chemistry]

For others time duration will remain 45 Minutes.

Section III

General Test

60

50

60 Minutes

List of Universities under CUET UG 2024 and their Eligibility Criteria for different Courses is given under:

University Name

Eligibility Criteria

Central Sanskrit University

 Eligibility Criteria of CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY

Central University of Gujarat

 Eligibility Criteria of CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT

Central University of Haryana

 Eligibility Criteria for CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HARYANA

Central University of Himachal Pradesh

 Eligibility Criteria for CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

Central University of Jammu

 Eligibility Criteria for CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU

Central University of Orissa

 Eligibility Criteria for CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ODISHA

Central University of South Bihar

 Eligibility Criteria for CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BIHAR

Central University of Tamil Nadu

 Eligibility Criteria for CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU

Hemvati Nandan Bhaguna Garhwal University

 Eligibility Criteria for HEMVATI NANDAN BAHUGUNA GARHWAL UNIVERSITY

Jawaharlal Nehru University

 Eligibility Criteria for JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

Mahatma Gandhi Central University

  Eligibility Criteria for MAHATMA GANDHI CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Manipur University

 Eligibility Criteria for MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL URDU UNIVERSITY

Maulana Azad National Urdu University

 Eligibilty Criteria for MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL URDU UNIVERSITY

North Eastern Hill University

 Eligibility Criteria for NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY

Tripura University

 Eligibility Criteria for TRIPURA UNIVERSITY

Baba Gulamsha Badsha University

 Eligibility Criteria for BABA GHULAM SHAH BADSHAH UNIVERSITY

Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics University

 Eligibility Criteria for DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY

Vikram University

 Eligibility Criteria for VIKRAM UNIVERSITY

K R Mangalam University

 Eligibility Criteria for K.R. MANGALAM UNIVERSITY

 

Conclusion

In conclusion, the CUET 2024 exam pattern is a crucial aspect that candidates must be well-aware of. The pattern emphasizes the number of sections, questions, marking scheme, and exam duration. Candidates should also delve into the domain-specific syllabus to develop a focused and effective preparation strategy. With the right preparation and a solid grasp of the CUET exam pattern, aspiring students can strive for success in this competitive entrance examination.