CUET Exam Pattern 2023

The CUET exam pattern for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes conducted in 2023 is given below. The NTA will conduct the exam from May 21st to May 31st, 2023 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

To know more about the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, refer to the linked page.

Candidates can also visit cuet.samarth.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in to get recent updates regarding the CUET-UG and CUET-PG exams, respectively.

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CUET UG Exam Pattern 2023

The Common University Examination Test (CUET) for undergraduate (UG) programmes consists of 4 sections. The question paper will be of objective type, i.e., comprising multiple choice questions (MCQs). The total marks allotted for each section is 200 and every question will carry 5 marks. There is negative marking and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. The details of the 4 sections are as follows:

  1. Section IA – 13 Languages  (As a medium and “Language”)
  2. Section IB – 20 Languages 
  3. Section II – 27 Domain specific Subjects 
  4. Section III – General Test 

It is not mandatory to choose options from each section. Candidates can choose options based on the requirements of the desired university. Applicants should check the official websites of those institutions to which they wish to apply and go through the subject requirements for undergraduate programmes that interest them.

Section IA comprises 13 languages, whereas section IB contains 20 languages. The “Language” test is intended to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency in the language of choice. The question paper for the language test will only be in the language chosen by the candidate. The language test will not be bilingual. A list of all the languages in both the sections is given below.

Section IA: 13 Languages

  1. Tamil
  2. Telugu
  3. Kannada
  4. Malayalam
  5. Marathi
  6. Gujarati
  7. Odiya
  8. Bengali
  9. Assamese
  10. Punjabi
  11. English
  12. Hindi
  13. Urdu 

Section IB: 20 Languages

  1. French
  2. Spanish
  3. German
  4. Nepali
  5. Persian
  6. Italian
  7. Arabic
  8. Sindhi
  9. Sanskrit
  10. Kashmiri
  11. Konkani
  12. Bodo
  13. Dogri
  14. Maithili
  15. Manipuri
  16. Santhali
  17. Tibetan
  18. Japanese
  19. Russian
  20. Chinese

List of Domain Specific Subjects

Domain Specific Subjects
1. Accountancy/ Book Keeping 
2 Biology/ Biological Studies/  Biotechnology/Biochemistry 
3. Business Studies 
4. Chemistry 
5. Computer Science/ Informatics Practices  
6. Economics/ Business Economics 
7. Engineering Graphics 
8. Entrepreneurship 
9. Geography/Geology 
10. History  
11. Home Science 
12. Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India 
13. Legal Studies 
14. Environmental Science 
15. Mathematics 
16. Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga 
17. Physics 
18. Political Science 
19. Psychology 
20. Sociology
21. Teaching Aptitude 
22. Agriculture
23. Mass Media/ Mass Communication
24. Anthropology 
25. Fine Arts/  Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts, 
26. Performing Arts – 

(i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/  Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri 

(ii) Drama- Theatre 

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

Components of CUET-UG 2023

Important components such as the subjects, number of questions to be attempted, duration, etc., for the CUET-UG exam are given in the table below.

CUET UG Exam Pattern
Section  Subjects/ Tests Questions to  be  

Attempted

 Duration
Section IA  – 

Languages
  • There are 13 different  languages. 
  • Any of these  languages may be chosen by candidates. 
 40 questions  to be  

attempted out  of 50 in each  language

 45 Minutes  

for each  

language 
Section IB  – 

Languages
  • There are 20 Languages. 
  • Any other language apart  from those offered in  Section I A may be chosen.
Section II – Domain
  • There are 27 Domains  specific subjects being  offered under this Section. 
  •  A candidate may choose a  maximum of Six Domains as desired by the  applicable University/  Universities. 
 40 questions  to be  

attempted out  of 50

 45 Minutes  

for each  

Domain 

Specific  

Subjects
Section  

III 

General  

Test

 For any such undergraduate  programme/ programmes  being offered by  Universities where a  General Test is being used  for admission. 60 Questions  to be  

attempted out  of 75

Government Exam 2023

Scheme of the CUET UG Exam
Section  Question Type 
Section IA  – 

Languages

 Language to be tested  through Reading  Comprehension
Section IB  – 

Languages
Section II – Domain
  • MCQ Based Questions 
  • MCQs based on  NCERT Class XII  syllabus only
Section  

III 

General  

Test
  • 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

Points to Remember: CUET UG Examination

Points to Remember: CUET (UG) 2023
1. Candidates can choose any Language/Domain specific Subjects/General Test or a combination as per the requirements of the course in the specific University.

  • Section IB has to be attempted only if candidates want to join a degree programme in any one (or more) of the 20 languages.
  • Section II will test candidates in the core subjects that they wish to pursue.
  • Section III is not compulsory. Candidates need to write this test only if it is a requirement for the degree programme they are applying to.
2. Candidates can choose any Language/Domain specific Subjects/General Test or a combination as per the requirements of the course in the specific University.

  • Section IB has to be attempted only if candidates want to join a degree programme in any one (or more) of the 20 languages.
  • Section II will test candidates in the core subjects that they wish to pursue.
  • Section III is not compulsory. Candidates need to write this test only if it is a requirement for the degree programme they are applying to.
3 The choice of Tests/Subjects depend on the course/s chosen by the candidate and the University/ies where admission is sought. A Candidate can take a maximum of 9 tests in the following manner

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

OR

  • Maximum of 3 languages from Section IA and Section IB taken together, maximum of  5 Domain Subjects from Section II and General Test from Section III
4 Candidates should select those Domain Subjects that they have already studied in class 12. In case a particular subject is not there in the CUET Domain Subject list, then candidates can choose a subject that is most similar to what they have studied in class 12.
5 Applicants must ensure they choose the domain subjects and languages after going through the guidelines given on the University’s website to which they wish to apply.
6
  • The tests (other than Language test) are available in 13 languages, including Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, aside from the “Language” test.
  • When applying, a candidate must select one of the designated languages as the paper’s medium in accordance with the requirements of the chosen university.
7. The question paper for the General Test and the Domain Specific Subjects will be bilingual, that is, it will include  the language selected by the candidate (one of the 13 languages) and English.
8. CUET -UG exam will be conducted in two or more slots on different days. Candidates should remember the following:

  • A candidate may only take up to four tests in Slot 1, which will be held during the morning shift: one language from Section IA, a maximum of two domain-specific subjects from Section II, and one general test from Section III.
  • A candidate may choose to take up to 5 of the following tests in Slot 2, which will be held during the afternoon shift: 
    • One language from Sections IA and IB and no more than four domain-specific subjects from Section II; OR
    •  Two languages from Sections IA and IB and no more than three domain-specific subjects from Section II
  • A candidate may take up to 9 Tests if they combine Slots 1 and 2.

CUET PG Exam Pattern 2023

The  CUET PG exam pattern and marking scheme are given in the table below. Candidates should go through the exam pattern and previous year question papers before starting their preparation.

CUET (PG)-2023 Exam  Pattern 
S.No.  CUET (PG) Exam  Pattern 

Paper Code
1 The no. of questions will be 100 and divided into two parts  i.e. Part A and Part B. 

Part A: 25 Questions consisting of Language Comprehension/Verbal  Ability 

Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising of Teaching Aptitude,  Social Sciences, Mathematics & Science)

 PGQP01
The no. of questions will be 100 and divided into two parts i.e. Part A and Part B. 

Part A: Consisting of Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General  Awareness, Mathematical/Quantitative ability and Analytical Skills  comprising 25 MCQs. 

Part B: Domain Knowledge comprising 75 MCQs.

 PGQP02 to PGQP07 PGQP09 to PGQP37 PGQP39  

PGQP41 to PGQP59 PGQP61 to PGQ73 PGQP75 to PGQ77
2 The no. of questions will be 100 and divided into two parts  i.e. Part A and Part B. 

Part A: 25 Questions (Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General  Knowledge, and Mathematical/Quantitative ability) 

Part B: 75 Questions Domain knowledge e.g. Civil Engineering or  Mechanical Engineering etc.

 PGQP08 

PGQP74 

PGQP78
The no. of questions will be 100 and divided into two parts  i.e. Part A and Part B. 

Part A: 25 Questions (General Knowledge/Awareness, Mathematical  Ability and Logical Reasoning) 

Part B: 75 Questions of specific language.

 PGQP60
3 100 Questions (Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, Mathematical/  Quantitative ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning) PGQP38
100 Questions (Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, General  Knowledge/ Awareness, Computer Basics and Logical Reasoning) PGQP40

Points to Remember:  Exam Pattern of CUET (PG)-2023

  • Candidates can select only one paper in one slot.
  • An applicant can apply for three (03) test papers by paying an application fee.
  • An applicant can further apply for more than 3 test papers, candidates have to pay an additional fee (as applicable).
  • Each question paper will have 100 Questions. 
  • Candidates have to choose either English or Hindi language for the General Paper.
  • Each question will carry 4 marks.
  • 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
  • Exams will be conducted on multiple days in two slots. Slots, test paper codes, details of the programme are given below.
  • If candidates have any queries, they can call NTA helpdesk at 011 40759000 or write to cuet-pg@nta.ac.in.
  • With the exception of the language and Sahitya papers, the CUET (PG) will be bilingual, i.e., in English and Hindi.

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