Overview: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a critical step toward higher education. In this article, we explore the number of questions, exam pattern, scoring, and more to help you navigate CUET effectively. 

CUET, the Common University Entrance Test, is the gateway to numerous prestigious universities in India.  

To ace this exam, understanding its structure, including the number of questions, is crucial. Let's dive in. 

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How many questions are there in CUET: Exam Pattern 

CUET is designed to evaluate a candidate's aptitude in various subjects.  

The exam pattern typically includes sections covering language, domain subjects and general tests. 

Parameters	CUET exam pattern 2024 - Language Test	CUET exam pattern 2024 - Domain Test	CUET exam pattern 2024 - General Test
Mode	Online	Online	Online
Medium	Language Chosen	English/Language Chosen in Section I	English/Language Chosen in Section I
Type of Questions	Objective	Objective	Objective
Number of Questions (to be attempted)	40 questions are to be attempted out of 50	35/40 questions to be attempted out of 45/50	50 Questions to be attempted out of 60
Total Marks	(+5) * number of questions to be attempted	(+5) * number of questions to be attempted	(+5) * number of questions to be attempted
Marking Scheme	Correct Answer: +5	Correct Answer: +5	Correct Answer: +5
	Incorrect Answer: -1	Incorrect Answer: -1	Incorrect Answer: -1
	Unattempted Answer: 0	Unattempted Answer: 0	Unattempted Answer: 0

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How many questions are there in CUET: CUET Number of Questions and Attempts 

The CUET Number of Questions and Attempts are listed for all 3 sections below.

Language 

There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Domain Specific Subjects 

The domain-specific section includes 27 subjects. 

Number of questions for each paper is listed below.

Accountancy: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Agriculture: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Anthropology: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Art Education Sculpture: There will be one Question Paper, which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

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Biology: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Business Studies: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Chemistry: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Computer Science: There will be one Question Paper which will contain Two Sections i.e. Section A and Section B [B1 and B2]. Section A will have 15 questions covering both i.e. Computer Science/Informatics Practices, which will be compulsory for all candidates. Section B1 will have 35 questions from Computer Science, out of which 25 questions need to be attempted. Section B2 will have 35 questions purely from Informatics Practices, out of which 25 questions will be attempted. 

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Economics/Business Economics: There will be one Question Paper, which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Engineering Graphics: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted 

Entrepreneurship: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Environmental Studies: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Geography: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

History: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Home Science: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Knowledge Tradition – Practices India: There will be one Question Paper, which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

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Legal Studies: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Mass Media/ Mass Communication: There will be one Question Paper, which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Mathematics: There will be one Question Paper which will contain Two Sections i.e. Section A and Section B [B1 and B2]. Section A will have 15 questions covering both Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, which will be compulsory for all candidates. Section B1 will have 35 questions from Mathematics, out of which 25 questions need to be attempted. Section B2 will have 35 questions purely from Applied Mathematics, out of which 25 questions will be attempted. 

Performing Arts: This paper shall have two parts: Part I is compulsory for all, which will have 20 Questions. Part II shall have four sections- A, B, C, D. Each Section will have 25 Questions. Candidates are required to attempt any 20 Questions out of the given 25. Candidates are required to choose any one section according to their choice. 

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Physical Education: There will be one Question Paper, which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Physics: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Political Science: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Psychology: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Sanskrit: There will be one Question Paper, which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

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Sociology: There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

Teaching Aptitude: There will be one Question Paper, which will have 50 questions, out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. 

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General Test 

There will be one Question Paper which will have 60 questions out of which 50 questions need to be attempted. 

How many questions are there in CUET: CUET Total Marks 

CUET is generally scored on a scale that can vary depending on the total marks allocated to each section selected.

Each correct answer is assigned a specific mark, and there may be negative marking for incorrect responses, marking scheme is listed below.

Section	Total Questions to be Attempted	Marks Allocated for Correct Answer	Total Marks
Language Paper (For any 1 of the 13 languages, a maximum of 3 languages can be chosen)	40 out of 50	5	200
Domain Subjects (maximum 6 subjects can be chosen)	45 out of 50	5	200
General Test	50 out of 60	5	300

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CUET Marking Scheme 

• i. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5) 
• ii. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1). 
• iii. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0). 
• iv. If more than one option is found to be correct, then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options. 
• v. If all options are found to be correct, then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question. 
• vi. If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong, or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks. 

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Key Takeaways: 

• CUET may have a varying number of questions depending on the version and year. 
• The exam pattern typically includes sections covering mathematics, reasoning, language, and general awareness. 
• CUET scoring involves marking for correct answers and, in some cases, negative marking for incorrect ones. 
• Stay updated with the latest CUET exam pattern and guidelines.