CUET Commerce Previous Year Question Paper (2024, 2023, 2022): Download Question Paper PDF

Common University Entrance Test 2025 ( CUET )

5 mins read3K Comments
Shruti
Shruti Garg
Assistant Manager- Editorial
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 12:43 IST

CUET Commerce previous year question papers for 2024, 2023, and 2022 have been released. Commerce candidates preparing for CUET UG 2025 can download the previous year question papers and know the difficulty level and exam pattern. CUET UG 2025 exam dates are yet to be announced. 

CUET Commerce Question Paper

CUET Commerce Question Paper

CUET Commerce Previous Year Question Paper: The National Testing Agency released the CUET previous year question paper for commerce. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2025 exam can download the CUET previous year question paper (2024-2022) for Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics, English, Informatics Practices and Physical Education. CUET UG 2025 exam will be held tentatively from May 15 to May 31, 2025 in CBT mode. NTA is yet to announce the CUET UG exam date 2025. Candidates preparing for the exam must download the CUET UG question paper to know the exam pattern and difficulty level of the exam.

LATEST UPDATE: CUET UG 2025 Changes Announced; Check Details

Q:   When are CUET previous year question papers released?

A:

CUET previous year question papers have been released for CUET 2024. National Testing Agency releases the CUET previous year question papers for all subjects and languages. Candidates preparing for CUET must download the previous year question papers to become familiar with the CUET exam pattern and the difficulty level of the question paper. NTA releases the CUET question papers for Languages, Domain subjects and General test seperately. No pre registrations are required to download the CUET previous year question papers. 

CUET 2025 will be scheduled tentatively in May/June in CBT mode. CUET previous year question papers for 2024 is available for downlaod. Candidates can download the CUET 2024 question papers here

Q:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?

A:

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET sample papers and previous year question papers candidates can get the direct link on this website. To download the CUET question papers candidates must refer the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the link provided- CUET Question Paper

Step 2- Scroll down the page and look for the subject to download the question paper for

Step 3- Click on the tab download

Step 4- Create the login credentials for new registrations

Step 5- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID

Step 6- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

A:

The CUET questions are objective and carries multiple choices (MCQs). Each question will have four answer options. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2025 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, they will get full marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. Before the final submission, they can change the answer option in case they realise that they have entered a wrong answer option earlier.

Explore colleges based on CUET

Varanasi
₹8.53 K - 35.46 K
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges
Delhi
₹23.4 K - 24 K
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges
Delhi
₹10.77 K - 1.47 L
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges
Delhi
₹540
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
Delhi
₹88.41 K
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges
Delhi
₹52.29 K - 58.8 K
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges
Noida
₹2.1 L - 13.2 L
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges
Aligarh
NA
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges
Delhi
₹540
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges
Delhi
₹42.38 K - 50.45 K
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of B.Sc. Colleges
View allCollections

Also Read: CUET UG Commerce Datesheet

CUET Commerce Previous Year Question Paper: Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing for the exam must check the CUET exam pattern. Refer to the table below to know the CUET commerce exam pattern for core subjects:

CUET Commerce Subjects

Number of Questions

Duration

Accountancy

50 Questions

60 Minutes

Business Studies

50 Questions

60 Minutes

Economics

50 Questions

60 Minutes

Entrepreneurship

50 Questions

60 Minutes

English

50 Questions 60 Minutes

General Test

50 Questions 60 Minutes

Informatics Practices

50 Questions 60 Minutes

Mathematics

50 Questions 60 Minutes

Physical Education

50 Questions 60 Minutes

Also Read: CUET UG Syllabus 2025

CUET Commerce Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates can download the CUET commerce previous year question paper from the table below:

CUET Commerce Subjects

CUET Previous Year Question Papers Commerce

Accountancy

CUET Accountancy PYQ

Business Studies

CUET Business Studies PYQ

Economics

CUET Economics PYQ

Entrepreneurship

CUET Entrepreneurship PYQ

English

CUET English PYQ

General Test

CUET General Test PYQ

Informatics Practices

CUET Informatics Practices PYQ

Mathematics

CUET Mathematics PYQ

Physical Education

CUET Physical Education PYQ

Explore more Science exams with upcoming dates

SAT Registration Deadline for ...

21 Feb '25

CUEE 2025 Exam Date

28 Feb '25

ISI Admssion Test 2025 Applica...

4 Mar '25 - 8 Mar '25

NEST 2024 Application Process ...

3 Apr '25

IISER Aptitude Test 2025 Regis...

1 Apr '25 - 13 May '25

CGC Josh 2025 Registration Stage 1

14 Nov '24 - 31 May '25

KALSEE 2025 Application Form E...

19 Jul '25

OUAT 2024 Campus Reporting for...

6 Jan '25 - 7 Jan '25

RUASAT 2025 Application Process

20 Dec '24 - 7 Apr '25

PU CET (UG) 2025 Application Form

23 Mar '25 - 25 Apr '25

Also Read: CUET Syllabus for Commerce Students

CUET Commerce Previous Year Question Paper Analysis

Candidates preparing for CUET can check below to know the CUET commerce question paper analysis:

CUET Accountancy Analysis

As per the previous year CUET UG analysis, CUET Accountancy exam has been moderately easy. Candidates are able to attempt the question within the given period. Refer the table below to know the important topics covered in CUET Accountancy question paper:

CUET Accounts Important Topics

Number of Expected Questions

Reconstitution of Partnership

10-12

Analysis of financial statements

7-8

Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital

6-7

Accounting-Not for Profit

5-6

Computerized Accounting System

4-5

CUET Business Studies Analysis

CUET Business Studies question paper has been easy over past years. Refer to the table below to know the topics covered in previous year CUET Business Studies question papers:

Topics/Chapters

Total

Directing

3

Staffing

3

Controlling

4

Financial Markets

5

Consumer Protection

3

Organising

5

Entrepreneurship Development

1

Financial Management

3

Nature & Significance of Management

4

Marketing - Case study - Moderate to difficult

5

Planning - Case study - Moderate to difficult - Based on identifying

6

Principles of Management

5

Business Environment

3

Total

50

Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?

A:

CUET UG Language section will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt 40 out of 50 question in CUET UG exam. The language section will assess candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam. Candidates will be given duration of 45 minutes to attend this section of CUET UG. 

Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?

A:

CUET UG section I and section II, consisting of the language and domain-wise subjects are compulsory to attempt. On the other hand, the third section consisting of General Knowledge and aptitude questions is not compulsory to attempt unless it is the requirement of the programme the candidate has applied for. Candidates will have to choose the subjects while filling the CUET UG application form. In case candidates do not opt for the General Test, then they will be evaluated only based on their performance in Section 1 and Section 2 as per the requirement of the course and university that candidate has applied for. NTA will use the normalisation method to score candidates and universities will prepare the merit lists accordingly. 

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

A:

CUET questions are objective and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) type. The number of questions will vary for each subject or section and paper. There will not be any descriptive question type for CUET UG 2025. Candidates can check the below table to know about CUET Exam Structure:

Section

Number of Questions

Duration

Question Types

Section IA

50 questions

60 Minutes

Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary)

Section II

50 questions

60 Minutes

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only

Section III

50 questions

60 minutes

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Q:   Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?

A:

Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers several valuable benefits exam preparation:

  1. Familiarity with Exam Pattern: CUET question papers from past years provide insight into the format, structure, and types of questions that commonly appear in the exam.

  2. Understanding Question Types: By solving previous year's CUET question papers, candidates can identify recurring question types and patterns.

  3. Assessment of Preparedness: Practicing with CUET question papers helps candidates assess their strengths and weaknesses.

  4. Time Management: CUET is a time-bound exam with strict time limits. Solving CUET question papers within the allotted time helps candidates develop effective time management strategies.

  5. Improvement in Speed and Accuracy: Regularly solving CUET question papers enhances problem-solving skills, speed, and accuracy. 

  6. Reduced Stress: The more candidates practice, the more confident and relaxed one feels on the actual exam day, reducing test anxiety and improving your overall performance.

Also Read: CUET Cut Off for BBA/BMS

CUET Economics Analysis

As per the CUET Economics analysis, the question paper was moderately easy to answer. Candidates were able to attempt all questions within the given time limit. Refer to the table below to know the CUET economics important topics:

CUET Economics Topics

Number of Questions

Determination of Income And Employment

10

Development Experience of India & Neighbouring Countries

9

Balance Of Payments

7

Money and Banking

6

Indian Economic Development And Reforms

5

Introductory Microeconomics

4

National Income

3

Government Budget and the Economy

2

Rural Development

2

Mixed Concept

1

Sustainable Economic Development 

1

Macroeconomics

0

Indian Economic Development

0

CUET English Analysis

CUET English exam has been easy to attempt over past years. Refer to the table below to know the CUET UG English important topics:

Topics

Number of questions

Comprehension

15

Parts of speech

3-4

Para jumbles

3-4

Synonyms and antonyms

2-3

Active/passive voice

3-4

Fill in the blanks

3-4

Incorrect/correct statement

3-4

Phrases and meaning

5-6

CUET Mathematics Analysis

CUET Mathematics question paper includes maximum questions from NCERT. Candidates who are prepared from the NCERT books will find it easy to attempt. Refer to the table below to know the important topics covered in CUET Mathematics exam over past years:

Topics

Number of Questions

Compulsory Section

Linear Programming

2

Differentiation

2

Area Under Curves

1

Probability

2

Integration

2

Differential Equations

1

Application of Derivatives

2

Matrices

2

Determinants

1

Core Maths

4

Applied Mathematics

Probability

7

Differentiation

3

Financial Maths

6

Numbers

2

Differential Equations

1

Inferential Stats

3

LPP

2

Numbers

2

Time Series

2

Matrices

4

Application of Derivatives

3

CUET General Test Analysis

The CUET General Test question paper is moderately difficult to attempt. Candidates must prepare for the exam by taking CUET mock test and solving previous year question papers.  Refer to the table below to know the important topics covered in past years:

General Awareness Categories

Number of Questions

Science

4

Geography

7

Sports

1

Personalities

4

Defence

2

Awards

2

Polity

3

Misc.

1

Currency

1

Reasoning Topics

Number of Questions

Series

2

Analogy

1

Coding-decoding

2

Family Tree

1

Calendar

1

Clocks

2

Data Sufficiency

1

Directions

1

Visual Reasoning

4

Arrangement

2

Statement-Conclusion

1

Numerical Ability Topics

Number of Questions

Simplification

1

Fractions

1

HCF-LCM

1

Age

1

Percentage

1

Ratio

2

Profit, Loss, Discount

1

Simple Interest

1

Area

1

Volume

1

Time and Work

2

Time, Speed and Distance

1

Mean-Mode

1

Triangle

1

Trigonometry

1

Why is CUET Previous Year Question Important?

Solving CUET UG previous year question paper helps candidates become familiar with the exam pattern and type of questions asked in the exam. With the help of CUET previous year question paper candidates can know the difficulty level of the question paper and prepare accordingly. Solving more than five CUET sample paper help candidate score well. Also, there are high chances that similar questions may appear in the upcoming exam. 

Read More:

CUET Cut Off for Commerce

Stream-wise Best UG courses options through CUET: Engineering, Science, Commerce, Arts

About the Author
author-image
Shruti Garg
Assistant Manager- Editorial

Shruti is a graduate in Education and Literature. She is a passionate writer. As her name suggests she is a good listener, a binge-watcher, and a great foodie. She loves playing badminton and doing meditation in her... Read Full Bio

Download Important Dates for Science Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

Apr '25

NEST 2024 Application Process ...

Jun '25

NEST 2024 Application Form Cor...

Apr '25

IISER Aptitude Test 2025 Regis...

May '25

IISER Aptitude Test 2025 Corre...

Jun '25

ITM NEST 2025 Application Form...

Jun '25

ITM NEST 2025 Application Form...

12 Jun '24

MGU CAT 2024 result

17 May '24 -

18 May '24

MGU CAT 2024 Exam

Mar '25

PU CET (UG) 2025 Application F...

Mar '25

PU CET (UG) 2025 Registration ...

Jan '25

TIFR GS Final Answer

Feb '25

TIFR GS 2025 Result For Writte...

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 17 hours ago

Hii, as you ask the latest details on the application form for CUET is there :- The exam are help between March 13-31 2025 . CUET PG serves as a central admission platform for postgraduate programs across Central Universities and other participating institutions. Candidates must submit their applica

...more

61956841
Shubham Awasthi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

MH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
Scope: Only for the admissions in the colleges of Maharashtra.
Conducting Body: Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra.
Courses Covered: Engineering, medical, law, management, pharmacy, and some humanities courses in Maharashtra colleges.
Eligibility: S

...more

79912070
Ujjwal Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, you can seek admission to the B.Tech programme at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). AKTU accepts CUET scores for specific specializations, including Agriculture and Biotechnology.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification:

...more

A

Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

Preparing for the CUET PG Zoology exam can be effectively supported by practicing with previous years' question papers. These papers provide valuable insights into the exam pattern, types of questions, and difficulty levels.

Here are some resources where you can access CUET PG Zoology previous year q

...more

A

Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

Hi Sevi,

For CUET (Common University Entrance Test) 2025, the domain subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are available in both English and Hindi. You can choose your preferred language while filling out the application form.

Make sure to check the official NTA CUET website for detailed su

...more

A

Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

MSc Microbiology is a two-year postgraduate programme that delves into the study of microorganisms and their interactions with the environment. The curriculum typically spans four semesters, combining theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory experience.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualifi

...more

A

Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

Dear Afruja,

Yes, you are eligible to apply for the CUET PG examination even if you have a pending backlog from the previous year. The eligibility criteria for CUET PG 2025 state that candidates who have completed their bachelor's degree or are appearing for their final examination in 2025 are eligi

...more

A

Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

Dear Ayushee,

Yes, you can apply for the CUET PG entrance exam for a single subject. The application process allows candidates to select multiple test paper codes in one registration form, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for each chosen subject. However, you are not obligated to select m

...more

A

Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

As of my last knowledge update, MMMUT (Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology) Gorakhpur conducts admissions for B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) programs based on the CUET (Common University Entrance Test) scores. However, the specific cutoff marks can vary each year based on factors like:

 

1.

...more

S

Sumit

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 2 days ago

The following central universities are using CUET PG scores for MBA admission.

  1. University of Jammu

78768200
pradeep kumar

Scholar-Level 18