CUET Computer Science Question Paper 2024 (Out): Download Previous Year Question Paper with Answers

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NTA has released the CUET Computer Science Question Paper. Candidates planning to appear for the CUET 2025 exam can download the CUET Computer Science question paper from the link given in the article below. Refer to the CUET Computer Science exam pattern and syllabus here. Candidates can get the direct link to download the CUET Computer Science previous year's question paper and mock tests here.

CUET Computer Science Question Paper

CUET Computer Science Question Paper

CUET Computer Science Question Paper: National Testing Agency (NTA), the conducting body of CUET Exams, releases the official CUET UG Computer Science question paper on its official website. Candidates preparing for the CUET 2025 Exam can download the CUET 2024 Question Paper and Previous Years' Computer Science Question Papers. There are 29 domain subjects in Section II of the CUET exam, and Computer Science is one of them. The CUET Computer Science 2025 exam will held in May/June '25 (tentative). The mode of examination will be CBT. Candidates must keep an eye on the official website of NTA to check for CUET 2025 datesheet.

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CUET Computer Science Question Paper 2025 PDF Download

CUET UG 2025 is likely to be held in May/June '25 and NTA will release the CUET Computer Science Question Paper, once the exam is conducted. The question paper will give an idea of what type of questions are asked in the CUET exams and what is the difficulty level of the questions asked.

CUET Computer Science Previous Year Question Papers

NTA releases CUET question papers. Candidates can download the CUET Computer Science Questions Papers for 2024, 2023, and 2022 from the links given below.

CUET Computer Science Question Paper 2024 PDF Download

CUET UG Computer Science Exam was held on 22 May 2024 in Shift 1. NTA has released the CUET Computer Science question paper 2024 on its official website. Candidates can download the CUET Computer Science Question Paper PDF from the link given below. 

CUET Computer Science and Informatic Practices Question Paper 2024 PDF

Also Check: CUET exam analysis 2024

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:   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:   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.

CUET Computer Science Question Paper 2023 PDF Download

CUET Computer Science 2023 Question Paper has been released by NTA. Candidates preparing for the CUET Exam can easily download the PDF of CUET Computer Science Question Paper without any prior registrations.

CUET Computer Science Question Paper 2023 PDF

CUET Computer Science Question Paper 2022 PDF Download

CUET Computer Science 2022 Question Paper has been released by NTA on its official website. Candidates preparing for the CUET Exam can easily download the PDF of CUET Computer Science Question Paper.

CUET Computer Science Question Paper 2022

How to Download CUET Computer Science Question Paper PDF

Besides study material, candidates preparing for the CUET 2025 exam can practice previous years' question papers and CUET UG Mock Test 2025 to attain a good score in the exam. To download the CUET Computer Science Question Paper, the below steps can be followed.

Step 1: Go to the official website of NTA - nta.ac.in

Step 2: Click on the "Downloads" tab.

Step 3: Select the year, exam type, and paper.

Step 4: The screen will display links to all the CUET Question Papers.

Step 5: Download the question paper and save it.

Also Read: CUET Previous Year Question Papers PDFs (2024, 2023, 2022)

CUET Exam Structure for Computer Science

According to the CUET exam pattern, there are two sections in the CUET Computer Science Exam. Section A will have 15 questions covering both; Computer Science and Informatics Practices. Section B - B1 will have 35 questions from Computer Science and Section B-B2 will have 35 questions from Informatics Practices. Candidates have to attempt all the questions from Section A and can attempt 25 questions from Section B-B1 or Section B-B2.

Also Read: CUET Computer Science Syllabus

CUET UG Exam Pattern 2025

Aspirants planning to appear in the CUET 2025 exam can get an idea of the CUET exam pattern here. 

CUET UG Exam Pattern Highlights

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based-test (CBT)/Offline

Number of Slots

Two to three (depending on the number of applications in subjects)

Exam timing (Expected)

  • Slot I - 9 AM to 11 AM
  • Slot II - 12.30 PM to 2 PM
  • Slot III - 4 PM to 5.30 PM

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total sections in the question paper

Section 1 A & B - Language

Section 2 - Domain Subject

Section 3 - General Test (Optional)

Total number of Questions

Section 1A - 50

Section 1B - 50

Section 2 - 45 or 50

Section 3 - 60

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

Language of exam

13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

Number of domain subjects

29

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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:   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.

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

40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language

45 minutes for each language

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

Section IB

Section II

35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50

45 Minutes for each Domain-Specific Subject

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only

Section III

50 Questions to be attempted out of 60

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:   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

Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper

Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET 2025 Syllabus and CUET Question Papers for the subjects mentioned in the table below:

Download CUET Syllabus and CUET Question Paper PDF
Subjects CUET Syllabus PDFs CUET Question Paper PDFs
English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
Accountancy/ Book Keeping CUET Accountancy Syllabus CUET Accountancy Question Paper
Business Studies CUET Business Studies Syllabus CUET Business Studies Question Paper
Chemistry CUET Chemistry Syllabus CUET Chemistry Question Paper
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices CUET Computer Science Syllabus CUET Computer Science Question Paper
Economics/ Business Economics CUET Economics Syllabus CUET Economics Question Paper
Engineering Graphics CUET Engineering Graphics Syllabus CUET Engineering Graphics Question Paper
Entrepreneurship CUET Entrepreneurship Syllabus CUET Entrepreneurship Question Paper
Geography/Geology CUET Geography Syllabus CUET Geography Question Paper 
Home Science CUET Home Science Syllabus CUET Home Science Question Paper 
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Question Paper
Legal Studies CUET Legal Studies Syllabus CUET Legal Studies Question Paper
Environmental Science CUET Environmental Science Syllabus CUET Environmental Science Question Paper
Mathematics CUET Mathematics Syllabus  CUET Mathematics Question Paper
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga CUET Physical Education Syllabus CUET Physical Education Paper
Physics CUET Physics Syllabus  CUET Physics Question Paper
Political Science CUET Political Science Syllabus CUET Political Science Question Paper
Psychology CUET Psychology Syllabus CUET Psychology Question Paper 
Sociology CUET Sociology Syllabus  CUET Sociology Question Paper 
Teaching Aptitude CUET Teaching Aptitude Syllabus  CUET Teaching Aptitude Question Paper
Agriculture CUET Agriculture Syllabus  CUET Agriculture Question Paper 
Mass Media/ Mass Communication CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus  CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper
Anthropology CUET Anthropology Syllabus  CUET Anthropology Question Paper
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts CUET Fine Arts Syllabus CUET Fine Arts Question Paper 
Performing Arts CUET Performing Arts Syllabus  CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 
Sanskrit CUET Sanskrit Syllabus CUET Sanskrit Question Paper 
History CUET History Syllabus  CUET History Question Paper
Fashion Design CUET Fashion Design Syllabus CUET Fashion Design Question Paper
Tourism CUET Tourism Syllabus CUET Tourism Question Paper
General Test CUET General Test Syllabus  CUET General Test Question Paper

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FAQs on CUET Computer Science Question Paper

Q. What is the exam duration for CUET Subject Papers?

Ans. The duration of all CUET Subject Papers is 45 minutes, except for subjects Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Chemistry, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, and General Test, the exam duration is 60 minutes.

Q. How many sections are there in the CUET Computer Science exam?

Ans. The CUET Computer Science exam consists of two main sections, designed to assess candidates' knowledge across both Computer Science and Informatics Practices:

Section A: This section contains 15 compulsory questions covering topics from both Computer Science and Informatics Practices.

Section B: This section is divided into two parts, giving candidates the flexibility to choose between Computer Science and Informatics Practices:

  • B1: 35 questions from Computer Science (25 to be attempted)
  • B2: 35 questions from Informatics Practices (25 to be attempted)

Q. Where can I download the CUET Computer Science question papers?

Ans. You can download previous years' question papers and the latest question papers from the official NTA website (nta.ac.in). You can also find the direct link to download CUET Question Papers from Shiksha articles.

Q. Is there negative marking in the CUET Computer Science Exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in the CUET Computer Science exam. For each incorrect answer, one mark is deducted as per the exam's marking scheme. It is important to carefully read the instructions provided in the exam regarding the marking scheme to avoid unnecessary penalties.

Q. Which books are recommended for CUET Computer Science Exam?

Ans. For preparing for the CUET Computer Science Exam, the following books are highly recommended:

  • NCERT Computer Science Books (Class XI & XII) – A strong foundation of basics.
  • Fundamentals of Computer Science by Sumita Arora – Detailed coverage of syllabus topics.
  • CUET (UG) Computer Science by Arihant Experts – Includes practice papers and solved questions.
  • CUET Computer Science Guide by RPH Editorial – Comprehensive guide for exam preparation.
  • Sample Papers & Previous Year Papers – For practice and understanding exam patterns.

Q. What happens if I miss the CUET Computer Science exam?

Ans. If you miss the exam, the NTA will not reschedule the test under any circumstances, and you may lose your chance for admission through CUET.

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