University & General
Official Guide & Assessment Pattern for CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test)
Exam Significance & Admission Purpose
India’s largest multi-disciplinary university entrance exam. Gateway to 250+ Central, State, and Deemed Universities including Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Millia Islamia, and Allahabad University.
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Class 12 pass or appearing from any recognized board (No upper age limit)
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1A & 1B (Languages) | 40 Questions out of 50 per Language | 200 Marks / Language | 45 Minutes |
| Section 2 (Domain Subjects) | 40 Questions out of 50 per Domain (Math, Accounts, Econ, Physics, Chem, Pol Sci, etc.) | 200 Marks / Domain | 45-60 Minutes |
| Section 3 (General Test) | 50 Questions out of 60 (GK, Current Affairs, Mental Ability, Quantitative Reasoning) | 250 Marks | 60 Minutes |
Marking Scheme:+5 for Correct Answer, -1 for Incorrect Answer, 0 for Unattempted.
Recommended Preparation Timeline & Strategy
100% syllabus alignment with Class 12 NCERT textbooks for all chosen domain subjects.
Practice rapid English reading comprehension and vocabulary flashcards daily.
Solve multiple-domain CBT mock tests back-to-back to adapt to testing endurance.
Cutoff Trends & Score Analysis
Top DU North Campus colleges like SRCC, Hindu, and St. Stephen's require normalized scores of 785-795+ out of 800.
Premier Colleges & Universities Accepting Scores
SRCC Delhi (B.Com Hons)
St. Stephen's College (Econ/Physics)
Lady Shri Ram College (LSR)
Hindu College
Miranda House
JNU (Foreign Languages)