COMMON UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TEST (CUET)
CUET (UG) Exam Syllabus
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is the national-level gateway for admissions into top central and state universities.
Eligibility Criteria (Undergraduate)
Education: Candidates must have passed or be appearing for the Class 12th Board exams from a recognized board.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit. (However, candidates must fulfill any age requirements specified by their desired participating university)
Minimum Marks: While the NTA does not specify minimum marks to sit for the exam, individual universities (like DU, BHU, or JNU) typically require 45% to 50% in Class 12th (often with relaxations for reserved categories).
CUET Exam Pattern
The exam is administered via a Computer-Based Test (CBT), featuring Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). It is divided into three core sections:
• Section IA & IB (Languages): 13 languages for IA and 20 for IB.
• Section II (Domain-Specific): 23 core subjects taught in Class 12th. (Candidates can select up to 5 subjects based on their university requirements)
• Section III (General Aptitude Test): Logical reasoning, Quantitative aptitude, General awareness, General knowledge and current affairs
Candidates can choose maximum 5 subjects. Also, 1 Language is compulsory.
Marking Scheme
Each paper includes 50 MCQs for 250 marks
Correct Answer: +5 marks
Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
Unanswered Questions: 0 mark
CUET 2027 SYLLABUS
1. Languages (Section I)
Candidates can choose up to 13 languages:
• English
• Hindi
• Assamese
• Bengali
• Gujarati
• Kannada
• Malayalam
• Marathi
• Odia
• Punjabi
• Tamil
• Telugu
• Urdu
2. Domain-Specific Subjects (Section II)
There are 23 domain subjects available:
• Accountancy / Book-Keeping
• Agriculture
• Anthropology
• Biology / Biological Studies / Biotechnology / Biochemistry
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Computer Science / Informatics Practices
• Economics / Business Economics
• Engineering Graphics
• Environmental Studies
• Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Commercial Art
• Geography / Geology
• History
• Home Science
• Knowledge Tradition and Practices in India
• Mass Media / Mass Communication
• Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
• Performing Arts
• Physical Education / NCC / Yoga
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
3. General Aptitude Test (Section III)
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs
• General Mental Ability & Numerical Ability
• Quantitative Reasoning (Basic Mathematical concepts)
• Logical and Analytical Reasoning
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