CUET UG 2024: Types of Questions Asked in the CUET Exam

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an examination conducted by the National Test Agency (NTA) for admissions to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across 169 universities and colleges in India. Whether you’re aiming for the University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University, or any other institution, CUET is your gateway to higher education.

CUET questions aim to assess your skills and abilities. They're crafted to test your understanding and analytical thinking.

The questions you'll encounter in CUET 2024 will be similar to what you'd find in a 10+2 exam or similar standard tests. The exam format follows multiple-choice questions (MCQs), where you select the right answer from given options.

So, if you're wondering what kinds of questions to expect in CUET 2024, rest assured they'll be MCQs tailored to gauge your aptitude and analytical prowess.

CUET UG Exam Format

The CUET UG 2024 exam is conducted in hybrid mode, allowing candidates to choose between the Computer-Based Test (CBT) or the traditional pen-and-paper mode (the latter depends on the number of candidates opting for it).
The exam assesses knowledge in language, domain-specific subjects, general knowledge, and aptitude.
Notably, there is no age limit, and anyone with the required qualifications can apply.

CUET Exam Pattern

Explain the overall structure of the CUET question paper.
Highlight that the exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Mention the approximate number of questions (usually 40-50) and how it varies by subject.

Section	Number of Questions	Duration
Section IA- Language	40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language	45 minutes for each language
Section IB- Language	40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language	45 minutes for each language
Section II- Domain Specific	40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language	45 Minutes for each Domain-Specific Subject [Note: In subjects, i.e., Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer Science / Informatics Practices, Chemistry, and Mathematics /Applied Mathematics, the duration of the test will be 60 minutes]
Section III- General Test	50 Questions to be attempted out of 60	60 minutes

CUET 2024 Marking Scheme

Marking System: Below is the information about Marking system.

+5 marks for each correct answer.
-1 mark for each incorrect answer.
No penalty for unattempted questions.
+5 marks awarded to all candidates for any dropped questions or questions found to be incorrect.

CUET Exam Types of Questions

Discuss the different types of questions asked in CUET:

Domain-Specific Subjects: CUET covers 29 domain-specific subjects such as Accountancy, Business Studies, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Political Science, History, Geography, Legal Studies, and Computer Science.
General Knowledge: Questions related to current affairs, general awareness, and other relevant topics.
Aptitude: Assessing logical reasoning, quantitative ability, and problem-solving skills.

The candidates can check out the different types of questions asked in the CUET examination in the section mentioned below:

Example:

1. I sent the application five days ____________

A) ago
B) before
C) since
D) hence

2. The science of making maps is called

A) Morphography
B) Cartography
C) Calligraphy
D) Geography

3. Bodh Gaya is situated in

A) Nepal
B) Bihar
C) Rajasthan
D) Sri Lanka

4. Shyam started walking from point ‘P’ towards the south. After walking 40 m, he turned left, then walked 30 m and reached a point ‘Q’. What will be the direction of ‘Q’ concerning point ‘P’?

A) North-East
B) South-West
C) South-East
D) North-West

5. A bullet of mass 10 g moving horizontally with a speed of 500 m/s passes through a block wood of mass 1 kg, initially at rest on a frictionless surface. The bullet comes out of the block at a speed of 200 m/s. The final speed of the block is

A) 500 m/s
B) 300 m/s
C) 200 m/s
D) 3 m/s

6. Solve the equation: 2x^2 - 5x + 3 = 0 for real values of x.

7. What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

8. Identify the functional group present in an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH.

9. Discuss the major causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution during the 18th and 19th centuries.

10. Who wrote the famous play "Romeo and Juliet," and what genre does it belong to?

Type of Questions Asked in CUET UG: Domain Subjects

NTA CUET 2024 question paper for domain subjects will include questions from syllabus based on NCERT. CUET UG covers the following CUET 29 domain subjects:

Subjects	CUET Question Paper
1. Biology	CUET Biology Question Paper
2. Accountancy/ Book Keeping	CUET Accountancy Question Paper
3. Business Studies	CUET Business Studies Question Paper
4. Chemistry	CUET Chemistry Question Paper
5. Computer Science/ Informatics Practices	CUET Computer Science Question Paper
6. Economics/ Business Economics	CUET Economics Question Paper
7. Geography/Geology	CUET Geography Question Paper
8. Legal Studies	CUET Legal Studies Question Paper
9. Mathematics	CUET Mathematics Question Paper
10. Physics	CUET Physics Question Paper
11. Political Science	CUET Political Science Question Paper
12. Psychology	CUET Psychology Question Paper
13. Sociology	CUET Sociology Question Paper
14. History	CUET History Question Paper