Structure of CUET 2024: Check Pattern (Revised), Marking and Exam Scheme

Samiksha Rautela

Updated On: May 19, 2024 09:52 AM | CUET

The National Testing Agency has revised the CUET 2024 structure, dividing it into three sections: the General Test, Domian-Specific, and IA and IB Languages. Find out about the most recent changes to the CUET 2024 exam pattern and structure here.

Structure of CUET 2024: Check Pattern, Marking and Exam Scheme

Structure of CUET 2024 has been revised into three sections: IA and IB Languages, Domian-Specific, and General Test. Aspirants interested in taking the CUET UG entrance exam must be familiar with the CUET 2024 exam pattern or structure. Section IA and IB question papers consist of 50 questions, 40 of which must be answered. Section II will contain either 40 or 50 questions, 35 and 45 of which must be attempted in accordance with the most recent CUET 2024 structure. The General Test of CUET 2024 will have 60 questions and test takers must answer 50 of them.

Latest Update: CUET Admit Card 2024 for the exams that will be conducted on May 21st, 22nd and 24th, 2024 has been released on May 19, 2024. The CUET 2024 exams will be conducted in CBT mode on May 21, 22 and 24th, 2024. The CUET 2024 admit card download link has made available on the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. It is advised that students have their login information handy. Students who find any discrepancy in their CUET hall ticket 2024 will need to visit the official website of the NTA to have their queries resolved.

Direct link to Download CUET Admit Card 2024 (Activated).

Also, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET UG City Intimation Slip on May 06, 2024. The advance CUET UG City Intimation Slip 2024 Released for the examination scheduled to be held on May 15, 16, 17, and 18. The CUET city intimation slip 2024 has been made available at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Candidates who have successfully submitted the application form and who are going to appear for the exam in pen and paper mode have been issued the CUET city intimation slip . The direct link to download advance city intimation slip has been provided below.

Download: CUET City Intimation Slip 2024

Further, the CUET UG 2024 will be conducted from May 15 to May 24, 2024. The CUET datasheet has been announced by the NTA. The exam will be held from May 15 to May 24, 2024, spanning a total of seven days. During the first four days, from May 15 to May 18, the exam will be conducted in offline mode. Following this, 48 test papers will be administered through Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from May 21 to May 24, Therefore, the CUET 2024 exam structure helps students understand the exam pattern and possible questions. Therefore, here we have complied the latest Structure of CUET 2024. Read on to know more!

Revised CUET Exam Pattern 2024

The candidates can check the revised CUET 2024 exam pattern mentioned below.

  • In the year 2022, the CUET exam was conducted in 2 slots but this time NTA has decided to conduct the exam in three slots depending on the number of test takers and subject choices.

  • From all three sections, aspirants will be able to choose a maximum of ten subjects instead of nine. In the previous year, students were allowed to choose only 9 subjects as per the structure of CUET 2024.

  • The number of questions to be attempted in sections II and III has also been reduced. The students can choose 35 out of 45 and 40 out of 50 depending upon the domain subject. In the General Test Section, the students have to attempt 50 out of 60 questions as oper CUET exam pattern 2024.

Bried About CUET Exam Structure 2024

In the table below detailed information about the CUET 2024 exam pattern is mentioned:

Sections

Tests/ Subjects

Total Questions to be Attempted

Section IA: Languages

Anyone out of 13 different languages can be chosen

40 questions out of 50 questions in each language (MCQs)

Section IB: Languages

20 languages will be there. Any of these has to be chosen.

40 questions out of 50 questions in each language (MCQs)

Section II: Domain-Specific

A maximum of two out of 27 domain-specific subjects can be chosen

35/45 questions have to be attempted out of 45/50 which will be MCQ based

Section III: General Test

For any such undergraduate course/ courses being offered by universities, a General Test is being used for UG admission.

50 questions out of 60 questions (MCQs)

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Detailed CUET Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates must understand the CUET 2024 exam pattern to make the best CUET exam preparation strategy. They can check the detailed structure of CUET 2024 in the section below. We break down the three sections (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test) CUET exam pattern 2024 in detail below.

CUET Exam Pattern 2024: Section IA & IB

In this section of the structure of CUET 2024, the language of the candidate is tested through various Reading Comprehension (RCs). The RCs will be in MCQ format and will be Literary, Factual and Narrative based. Below is the list of languages that candidates need to choose for Section IA & IB for the CUET 2024 exam pattern:

Sections

Languages

Section IA

Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Hindi, English and Urdu

Section IB

Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Nepali, Persian, Arabic, Italian, Sindhi, Konkani, Kashmiri, Bodo, Dogri, Japanese, Maithili, Santhali, Tibetan, Manipuri, Russian and Sanskrit

CUET Exam Pattern 2024: Section II

Section II offers a choice of 27 Subjects, out of which an aspirant may choose a maximum of six subjects. Candidates may select a maximum of 2 domain-specific subjects in Slot 1 and a maximum of 4 domain-specific subjects in Slot 2. Captured below is the list of CUET domain subjects candidates can refer to to select their desired subject in the structure of CUET 2024.

Accountancy / Bookkeeping

Biology / Biological

Sociology

Sanskrit

Political Science

Anthropology

Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Arts

Chemistry

Computer Science/ Informatics Practices

Engineering Graphics

Agriculture

Environmental Studies

Economics/Business Economics

Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry

Business Studies

Entrepreneurship

Physics

Mathematics

Performing Arts:

(i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatanatyam/ Kathakali/ Odissi/ Kuchipudi/ Manipuri)

(ii) Drama-Theater

(iii) Music General (Hindustani)/ (Carnatic)/ (Rabindra Sangeet)/ (Percussion)/ (Non-Percussion)

Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga

Home Science

Psychology

Mass Media/ Mass Communication

Knowledge Tradition-Practices India

History

Legal Studies

Geography/ Geology

CUET Exam Pattern 2024: Section III

Section III is a General Test for an undergraduate course (s) being provided by the educational institutes/ colleges where the General Test is used for granting admission. This section according to structure of CUET 2024 covers questions from Logical & Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Numerical Ability, General Mental Ability and Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts/ algebra geometry/ mensuration/ arithmetic/ stat taught till class 8).

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CUET Exam Pattern 2024: CUET Marking Scheme

Candidates who are preparing for the CUET exam must be aware of the CUET marking scheme as per structure of CUET 2024. Candidates can check the marking scheme for each section of CUET exam pattern 2024 in the table below:

Section

Correct Answer

Wrong Answer

Unanswered Question

Section -IA

5 Marks

-1 Mark

Zero Marks

Section -IIA

5 Marks

-1 Mark

Zero Marks

Section -III

5 Marks

-1 Mark

Zero Marks

Section -IV

5 Marks

-1 Mark

Zero Marks

Is there a Negative Marking in CUET Exam Pattern 2024?

Yes, CUET 2024 brings negative markings as per structure of CUET 2024. That means for every wrong answer in the MCQ section, you lose 1 mark. So, skip guessing the answers and mark those that you are sure of. Master your chosen subjects and topics, and choose accuracy over speed!

Points to Remember about CUET Exam Structure 2024

Provided below are a few points to remember for the CUET 2024 exam pattern:

  1. Aspirants are required to choose a medium of instruction for the exam out of the 13 specified CUET languages.

  2. The aspirants have to select the option of language for the CUET question paper according to CUET exam pattern 2024 while filling out the CUET application form 2024 and the option once selected cannot be changed later.

  3. The question paper will be bi-lingual, i.e. it will be in English and the medium (1 of the 13 languages) opted by the candidates as per the structure of CUET 2024.

  4. Candidates should not confuse the exam's medium with the "Language" chosen as a test component. The Language exam will assess candidates' skills/proficiency in the language of their choice, and it will not be bi-lingual, according to the CUET 2024 exam pattern.

  5. Before choosing domain-specific subjects, languages and general tests the applicant must check out the requirements of his/her intended College/ University. The choices made by candidates should match the requirements of the College/ University.

  6. An applicant can take a maximum of 10 tests in the following manner as per the structure of CUET 2024:

  • Maximum of 3 languages from Section IA & Section IB taken together, maximum of 5 Domain Subjects from Section II & General Test from Section III.

OR

  • Maximum of 2 languages from Section IA & Section IB taken together, maximum of 6 Domain Subjects from Section II & General Test from Section III.

CUET 2024 will be conducted in Computer Based Test or CBT mode as per the structure of CUET 2024. Candidates are required to prepare well for the exam in order to secure admission to the desired university through CUET.

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