2.1. MODE OF EXAMINATION CUET (PG) 2024 will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode only.
2.2. MEDIUM OF QUESTION PAPERS The medium of Question Paper for CUET (PG) 2024 will be English and Hindi (Bilingual) except for languages, M. Tech Higher Sciences and Acharya papers (except Hindu Studies, Baudha Dharshan and Indian Knowledge System. Please note that for the correctness of the questions in all the question papers the English version will be taken as final except in language and Sahitya papers.
2.3. MARKING SCHEME i) Each question carries 04 (four) marks. ii) For each correct response, candidate will get 04 (four) marks. iii) For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score. iv) Un-answered/un-attempted response will be given no marks. v) To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option. vi) However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Final Answer Key will be awarded marks. vii) In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.
*Examination will be conducted on multiple days in three shifts per day, schedule and datesheet will be available on the website. Keep viewing it for updates. Very Important: Applicants to check course, it's eligibility and QP code carefully from the website, as similar courses are being evaluated under various question paper codes by different universities. e.g. Hindu Studies. Applicants are solely responsible for choosing the correct question paper code.
2.4. STRUCTURE OF QUESTION PAPERS Structure of Examination for CUET (PG) - 2024 1. Candidate can choose maximum of four question paper codes. List mentioned below. 2. There would be no General Test with each paper. 3. The candidate can choose General paper as a Subject. The comprehension part of these papers would be English or Hindi as chosen by the candidate during registration. 4. Duration of Exam would be of 105 Minutes. 5. The Question paper will have 75 Questions. 6. Four marks would be awarded for each correct answer and one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. 7. Languages papers will be in concerned language except Linguistic which would be in English. 8. M.Tech/Higher Sciences would be in English only. 9. Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan. 10. Humanities, Sciences and Common papers would be bilingual (English & Hindi). 11. Examination would be conducted in three shifts. 12. The English version of the questions in the question papers except languages and Acharya, will be taken as final. 13. The syllabus for the question paper codes will be available on the website.
S.No
QP Code
Subjects
1
COQP01
Agri-BusinessManagement etc.
2
COQP02
AppliedGeography,GeoinformaticsandGeographicInformation System
3
COQP03
B.Ed.,B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated, B.Ed. (HI),B.Ed. (ID),B.Ed.(VI),
LifelongLearning& Extension etc.
4
COQP04
B.Ed.Humanitiesand SocialSciences
5
COQP05
B.Ed.Languages
6
COQP06
B.Ed.Science
7
COQP07
B.Ed.Mathematics
8
COQP08
Commerce, Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, EconomicAdministration andFinancialManagement etc.
9
COQP09
DisasterStudies
10
COQP10
Economics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Rural Economicsetc.
11
COQP11
General, L.L.B., Bachelor of Library & Information Science, Defence andStrategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies, Hindu Studies, WomenStudies, Anthropology, Digital Society, Finance & Taxation, PhysicalEducation, Textile Design, Hospitality and Tourism Management, GenderStudiesetc.
12
COQP12
General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management, Tourism, Travel &HotelManagement, BusinessAnalytics, Sales& Marketingetc.
13
COQP13
Library&Information Science
14
COQP14
L.L.M.
15
COQP15
M.Ed.
16
COQP16
MA Education
17
COQP17
MassCommunicationandJournalism
18
COQP18
PhysicalEducation
19
COQP19
PublicHealth
20
COQP20
Sports-Physiology, Biochemistry,Nutrition, Biomechanicsetc.
21
COQP21
Yoga
22
COQP22
Healthcare& HospitalManagement
Languages
LAQP01
English, Comparative Literature, English & Cultural Studies, English,Modern Europeanetc.
LAQP02
Hindi, Hindi Translation, Hindi and Comparative Literature, Hindi, andModernIndianLanguagesetc.
LAQP03
Sanskrit
LAQP04
Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics and Language Technology,Linguistics&Tribal Languages, Computational Linguistics
LAQP05
Arabic
LAQP06
Assamese
LAQP07
Bengali
LAQP08
Bhutia
LAQP09
Chinese
LAQP10
French
LAQP11
Garo
LAQP12
German
LAQP13
Gujarati
LAQP14
Hispanic
LAQP15
Japanese
LAQP16
Kannada
LAQP17
Kashmiri
LAQP18
Khasi
LAQP19
Kokborok
LAQP20
Korean
LAQP21
Lepcha
LAQP22
Limbu
23
LAQP23
Malayalam
24
LAQP24
Manipuri
25
LAQP25
Marathi
26
LAQP26
Nepali
27
LAQP27
Odia
28
LAQP28
Pali
29
LAQP29
Pashto
30
LAQP30
Persian
31
LAQP31
Prakrit
32
LAQP32
Prayojanmoolak Hindi(Patrakarita)
33
LAQP33
Punjabi
34
LAQP34
Russian
35
LAQP35
Tamil
36
LAQP36
Telugu
37
LAQP37
Urdu
38
LAQP38
UrduJournalism
39
LAQP39
Indo-Tibetan
40
LAQP40
Santali
41
LAQP41
Italian
Science
SCQP01
Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology;Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding;Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science &AgriculturalChemistry, AgricultureTechnology (Informatics)etc.
SCQP02
Agro-forestry
SCQP03
Microbiology/AppliedMicrobiology
SCQP04
Architecture and Planning, Sustainable Architecture, Architecture andDesign, Urban&RegionalPlanning,
SCQP05
Biochemistry,Anatomy,Pharmacology,Bio Science,
SCQP06
Bioinformatics, Food Science and Nutrition, Bio Science –Bioinformaticsetc.
SCQP07
Botany,BioScience
SCQP08
Chemistry,ChemicalSciences,IndustrialChemistry etc.
SCQP09
ComputerScience,InformationTechnology,ComputerApplication,BigData Analytics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and MachineLearning,Operational Researchetc.
SCQP10
Criminology
SCQP11
EnvironmentalSciences/Studies, Ecology etc.
SCQP12
Food Science and Technology, Nutrition, Food Processing andManagement, FoodSafety andQuality Controletc.
SCQP13
ForensicScience.
SCQP14
Geology, Earth Sciences,Applied Geology
SCQP15
Geophysics
SCQP16
Horticulture, Forestry & Biodiversity, Seed Science & Technology, PlantBreeding, Agronomy, Genetics, Fruit Science, Floriculture, VegetableScienceetc.
SCQP17
Life Science-Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology,Biochemistry, Botany, Bioinformatics, Molecular Medicine, Zoology,Biomedical Engineering & Science, Virology and Immunology,Optometry, Bio-Physics,Genetics, HealthScienceetc.
SCQP18
MaterialScience
SCQP19
Mathematics,AppliedMathematics,Electronics
SCQP20
MedicalLaboratory Technology,Medical Physicsetc.
SCQP21
MPT/Masterin RespiratoryTheory(MRT)
SCQP22
Nanoscience/IntegrativeBiosciences
SCQP23
Pharmacy-Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy,Pharmaceutics,PharmaceuticalScience,PharmaceuticalAnalysisetc.
SCQP24
Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences, Electronics, AppliedPhysics, AppliedPhysics+ElectronicsEngineering
SCQP25
PlantBiotechnology
SCQP26
SoilScience - Soil& Water Conservation
SCQP27
Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Scienceand AppliedStatisticsetc.
SCQP28
Zoology,Sericulture,HumanGenetics
SCQP29
AtmosphericScience
SCQP30
AnimalScience(Poultry)
Humanities
Subject
HUQP01
Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology HeritageManagement,Conservation Preservation andHeritageManagementetc.
HUQP02
Anthropology
HUQP03
Applied Arts
HUQP04
Artand Aesthetics
HUQP05
Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam,Kathakali, Theatre Arts, Folk and Performing Arts and Culture,Dramatics, RabindraNrityaetc.
HUQP06
DevelopmentandLabourStudies
HUQP07
FineArts,Painting,Printmaking,Sculpture,ArtHistory&VisualStudies,Mural etc.
HUQP08
Geography
HUQP09
History
HUQP10
History of Art
HUQP11
Home Science-Food & Nutrition, Nutrition and Health, HumanDevelopment & Childhood Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science, ResourceManagement & Design Application, Development Communication &Extensionetc.
HUQP12
Music- Karnatak/Carnatic
HUQP13
Museology
HUQP14
Music –Hindustani
HUQP15
Painting
HUQP16
Philosophy
HUQP17
PlasticArts
HUQP18
Political Science, Public Administration, Human Rights, Politics andInternationalRelationsetc.
HUQP19
Pottery& Ceramics
HUQP20
Psychology,Applied Psychology,Health Psychologyetc.
HUQP21
SocialWork,Urban&RuralCommunityDevelopment etc.
HUQP22
Sociology,Peaceand ConflictStudiesandManagement
HUQP23
Textile Design, Folk andPerforming Artsand Cultureetc.
HUQP25
Music-Percussion
HUQP26
Rabindra Sangit
M.Tech./HigherSciences
MTQP01
ChemicalThermal& PolymerEngineering,ThermalEngineering
MTQP02
Civil,Structural& TransportEngineering
MTQP03
Dairy Technology
MTQP04
Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science,Computer Sciences & Engineering/Technology, Information Technologyetc.
MTQP05
Electronics,CommunicationandInformation Engineering,DigitalCommunication, Micro Electronics Engineering, VLSI Design,MicrowaveElectronics,
MTQP06
FoodEngineeringandTechnology
MTQP07
Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial, Tool Engineeringetc.
MTQP08
Nano Science/Nano Technology, Computer Aided Design &Manufacturing,
MTQP09
Nanoelectronics/MaterialSciences
MTQP10
Electrical,Power,EnergyEngineering,GreenEnergyTechnologyetc.
MTQP11
WaterEngineeringandManagement,AgriculturalEngineeringetc.
MTQP12
Textile Engineering
Acharya
ACQP01
ShikshaShastriB.Ed.
ACQP02
ShikshaAcharyaM.Ed.
ACQP03
Agama
ACQP04
BaudhaDarshan/BuddhistStudies(Trilingual- Hindi/Sanskrit/English)
ACQP05
DharmaShastra, Vastu,Paurohitya andVeda
ACQP06
DharmaVijnan
ACQP07
Dharmashastra(BHU)
ACQP08
Hindu Studies(Bilingual -Hindi/English)
ACQP09
IndianKnowledgeSystem (Bilingual- Hindi/English)
ACQP10
JainDarshan(BHU)
ACQP11
Jyotish-Falit(BHU)
ACQP12
Jyotish- Ganit(BHU)
ACQP13
Krishna Yajurveda(BHU)
ACQP14
Nyaya Vaisheshika
ACQP15
Phalita and SiddanthaJyotisha
ACQP16
Puranetihas
ACQP17
Rigveda
ACQP18
Sahitya(BHU)
ACQP19
Sahitya(AlankaraandKavyaVarga)
ACQP20
Samveda
ACQP21
ShuklaYajurveda(BHU)
ACQP22
Veda etc.
ACQP23
Vedanta(BHU)
ACQP25
Vyakaran (BHU)
ACQP26
Vyakarana&SabdabodhaSystems
The CUET Test Pattern provides you with all the details you need to prepare for the exam including the exam’s format, languages, marking system, syllabus, etc. The exam will be given online as a computer-based test according to the CUET 2024 Test Pattern. The exam’s length will depend on the course a candidate has chosen.
There are objective-type questions in the CUET 2024 Question Paper. 13 languages—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu—are available for candidates to use when taking the entrance exam.
The following four sections make up CUET 2024, according to the CUET Exam Pattern 2024.
It is not necessary to select one option from each section, though. Applicants should confirm that their selections align with the specifications of the universities they wish to attend.
Features of the CUET 2024 Test Pattern
The CUET Test Pattern 2024 is a crucial component. Before beginning their preparation, candidates should be thoroughly familiar with the exam format.
Particulars
Details
Exam Mode
Online (Computer Based Test)
Exam Duration
Slot 1: 3 Hours 15 Minutes Slot 2: 3 Hours 45 Minutes (May vary as per the choice of sections)
Number of Sections
4 Sections (Section IA, IB, II, and III)
Marking Scheme
Wrong Answer: - 1 Unanswered questions: 0
Level of Exam
Class 12th
Medium of Language
13 Languages (Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, English, , Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Kannada, MalayalamHindi and Urdu)
Maximum Number of Tests
9 Tests (2 Languages, 6 Domain Specific Subjects, 1 General Test OR 3 Languages, 5 Domain Specific Subjects, 1 General Test)
Section-wise exam pattern CUET 2024
CUET 2024 syllabus
Sections
Syllabus
Section IA - Languages
Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary]
Section IB - Languages
Section II - Domain
Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions • MCQs based on NCERT Class XII syllabus only
Section III - General Test
• 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/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning
CUET 2024 Exam Pattern: Sectional Information
Both Section IA and Section B assess the phrase's effectiveness. Students can choose from 3 different languages from Sections IA and IB together. However, the sixth domain-specific Topic for the applicant must be replaced with the third language.
There are 13 different languages listed under Section IA. You may select any of them. To evaluate language, literary aptitude, vocabulary, and reading comprehension (based on a variety of passage types, including factual, literary, and narrative ones) will be used. Section IB identifies 20 different languages. Any other language may be chosen in addition to those listed in Section I A.
Section II: There are 27 domain-specific themes covered in this section. According to the preferences of the relevant university or universities, an applicant may choose up to six domains.
Section III includes the general test for every undergraduate program offered by colleges that requires it for admission. The topics covered in these sections include general knowledge, current events, general mental ability, numerical ability, and quantitative reasoning (simple application of fundamental mathematical concepts taught through Grade 8, including logical and analytical reasoning,arithmetic, algebraic geometry, and measurement).
Languages Based on the 2024 CUET Test Pattern
According to the CUET Test Pattern 2024, Section IA includes 13 languages, including the following:
Section IB offers the following 20 languages:
Topics Based on the CUET Test Format for 2024
According to the CUET Test Pattern 2024, Section II includes a total of 27 domain-specific subjects, including the following:
Vital Information about the CUET Test Format for 2024
The candidates' language proficiency will be evaluated in Sections IA and IB of the language-based sections using passages of a literary, factual, or narrative nature.
Maximum Subjects: The total number of languages that applicants may select from Sections IA and IB is three. However, the third language must deal with a subject that is unique to the chosen field. Candidates will be required to select a maximum of six subjects from the 27 available options from Part II. This will be based on the requirements set forth by the relevant university.
Difficulty Level: The CUET 2024 sections' levels of difficulty will be based on the Class 12th curriculum.
Maximum Number of Attempts- If the candidate's particular university allows Class 12th students from the previous year to take the CUET 2024 exam, then those candidates may also choose to take the test.
Schedule of Exam: Depending on the number of applicants and the languages/Tests they took, CUET 2024 will be administered over several days in two shifts.
CUET 2024 Marking System
The participating students will obtain scores out of 100 marks per the CUET 2024 marking scheme established by NTA. There will be 100 questions altogether, with 1 mark awarded for each correct answer and 0.25 points subtracted for each incorrect one.
Forgoing a question will not result in a loss of marks, however providing an inaccurate response will result in a deduction of 0.25 marks. You may view the precise CUET 2024 marking scheme in the table below.
Correct Answer
1 marks will be awarded to students
Incorrect Answer
0.25 mark will be deducted
No Answer
0 marks will be awarded