Format of CUET

The test will be divided into 4 broad sections:- Section I-A, I-B, II and III. 

Section I-A and I-B will involve papers on languages.

Section I-A

Subjects/ Tests

There are 13 different languages—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi and Urdu. Any of these languages may be chosen.

Questions to be attempted

40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language

Question type

Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary)

Duration

45 minutes for each language

Section I-B

Subjects/ Tests

There are 20 Languages—French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Sanskrit, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese. Any other language apart from those offered in Section I A may be chosen.

Questions to be Attempted

40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language

Question Type

Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary]

Duration

45 Minutes for each language

Section II: Section II will be on core subjects a candidate wishes to pursue 

Subject/tests

There are 27 Domains specific subjects being offered under this Section. A candidate may choose a maximum of Six (06) Domains as desired by the applicable University/University.

Questions to be attempted

40 Questions to be attempted out of 50.

Duration

45 Minutes for each Domain-Specific subject.

Section III will be a general test. 

Subjects/Tests

For any such undergraduate programme/ programmes being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission.

Questions to be attempted

60 questions to be attempted out of 75

• Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions.
• 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

Domain Specific Subjects (27)

Schedule of Examination

• The examination will be conducted on multiple days in two shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Languages/Tests taken by them.
• Candidates are advised to visit the NTA CUET (UG) official website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/, (available from) for latest updates regarding the Examination.
• For any queries/ clarifications, candidates can also call at the NTA Helpline number 011-40759000 or 011-6922 7700 or write to NTA at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in

CUET Domain Subject Selection- Exam Pattern & CUET Effects!

The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) to enrol students in various undergraduate programmes offered by all central universities, including DU, JNU, JMI, EFLU, and others. The CUET is required of students who intend to pursue undergraduate studies at a central university. His or her admission will be based on his or her CUET scores, but board scores will also be required.

Candidates should check the National Testing Agency’s required qualifying requirements for admission to UG (undergraduate) courses before beginning the application process for the CUET Exam.

Under CUET Eligibility, specific reservations are made for the SC/ST, OBC, and PwD groups.

All questions on the CUET Exam will be multiple-choice questions, according to the exam pattern (MCQs). Each response is worth 5 points.

CUET Exam Pattern

Candidates who are familiar with the exam pattern will be able to prepare more effectively for the exam. The pattern can be used by candidates to prepare for the exam. The CUET exam pattern is listed below in detail.

• Each Question Carries 5 Marks.
• Marks dedicated for each wrong answer is 1 mark.

Section IA – 13 Languages (As a medium and “Language”) 

Section IB – 20 Languages

Section II – 27 Domain-Specific Subjects

Section III – General Test.

There are total 3 sections in the exam 

• Language Section
• Domain-Specific Subject Section
• General Test

The candidates have to choose among the following domains:

The candidates have to choose among the following domains:

How can I choose the sections of the CUET Domain Subject Selection?

A candidate can take up to nine tests in the following order:

A total of 02 languages from Sections IA and IB, a total of 06 Domain Subjects from Section II, and General tests from Section III are allowed. OR

A total of 03(three) languages from Sections IA and IB, a total of 05(five) Domain Subjects from Section II, and a total of 03(three) General Tests from Section I

The table below show the different combinations of sections and how applicants can choose a section with different kinds.

Important Considerations in Choosing CUET Domain Subjects

Candidates must remember key details about the CUET Domain Subject selection process.

When choosing Languages/domain-specific Subjects/and General Tests, candidates must refer to the requirements of their selected university, as choices must meet the university’s standards.

Some Domain-Specific Subjects are inherently multidisciplinary. In those fields, there will be two sections, with Section A being required for everyone. Section B may comprise various Sub Sections from which an applicant may choose one or more, depending on the program/university to which they are applying’s qualifying requirements.

Candidates must consult their selected university’s criteria while choosing Languages, domain-specific Subjects, and General Tests, as their choices must meet the university’s requirements.