CUET 2024: New Exam Pattern for Subjects with 1.5 Lakh+ Applications

Overview: The upcoming CUET 2024 (UG) exam, scheduled for May 2024, will be conducted in a hybrid setting for subjects from the CUET subject list with over 1.5 lakh registrations. Keep reading to learn what this new pattern means for you! 

Here's the bottom line: If you have chosen a subject from the CUET subject list with over 1.5 lakh applications, your CUET-UG examination will be conducted offline using pen and paper and Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets.

This implies that, depending on your chosen subject from the CUET subject list, you could take the examination online or offline, depending on the number of registrations.

Why this new CUET Exam Pattern 2024?

The NTA has received nearly 13.47 lakh (1.35 million) registrations for CUET-UG 2024. 

• This new exam pattern has been adopted to ensure smooth test management for all subjects with many candidates.
• This will likely improve logistics and reduce technological glitches for these preferred subjects.

List of Subjects to be conducted in Offline Mode

Based upon the number of registrations received, subjects most likely to be conducted in the offline setting are:

CUET Subject List	Number of Registrations (2024)
English	10,07,336
General Test	8,34,207
Chemistry	7,01,750
Physics	6,72,773
Maths	4,86,365
Hindi	2,07,839
Economics	2,13,996
Business Studies	1,93,252
Accountancy	1,80,795

Besides English and General Tests, Cuet UG exam subjects for B.tech or B.Sc, i.e. science subjects, have the highest number of registrations.

What does this CUET Subject Selection mean for you? 

If you've applied for one of these subjects from the CUET subject list, you can download your CUET admit card from the NTA on the release date.

The card includes the day, shift, and place of your exam centre.

• For those taking the test, practice from mock tests for thorough preparation of the CUET UG Syllabus 2024. 
• Utilize these mock tests to obtain comfort with the exam mode and examine your time-monitoring abilities.

Overall Impact

The hybrid setting is a calculated action by the National Testing Agency to handle the big candidate pool.

Benefits:

• Smoother exam conduct for subjects from the CUET subject list with high applications.
• It will minimize technological problems throughout online tests.

Factors to consider:

• Offline examinations could call for travelling to assigned CUET exam centres.
• Become familiar with the OMR sheet layout for offline tests.

Conclusion

The NTA will launch the final exam schedule for all the subjects in the CUET subject list.

• Watch on the main website for the latest updates, plus download your admit card as soon as it is readily available.
• Keep in mind that detailed preparation is vital despite the test setting. Concentrate on recognizing the curriculum, practising the previous year's papers & CUET mock tests and handling your time efficiently.

Best of luck with your CUET-UG exam!