CUET PG Zoology Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level & Expected Cut Off

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2025 ( CUET-PG )

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CUET PG 2024 Zoology Subject exam will be conducted on March 11, 2024 in the first shift from 9:00 am to 10:45 am. Candidates who appeared in the CUET PG 2024 Zoology exam can go through this Shiksha article to learn about the CUET PG Zoology 2024 expected topics, zoology exam analysis, expected cutoff, and a good score. 

CUET PG 2024 Zoology Question Paper Analysis; Expected Cut Off and Difficulty Level

NTA will conduct CUET PG 2024 Zoology exam on  March 12, 2024 in the morning shift from 9 am to 10:45 am at 326 CUET PG exam centres across the nation. This year, NTA has released the CUET PG 2024 exam date sheet in a certain manner where there is no repetition of the same subject exam, which implies that this year there is no need to normalize the CUET PG 2024 score. CUET PG Zoology subject is one of the most popular subjects in the Biology domain. Thousands of candidates will appear in the examination to get enrol in the two years master degree programme offered at various CUET PG participating universities 2024

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CUET PG zoology 2024 analysis will provide the exam difficulty level and expected cut off. The CUET PG zoology 2024 question paper here in this article is designed after the CUET PG 2024 analysis and students reactions. CUET PG 2024 questions have become very dynamic, and questions are more based on a practical and analytical approach than one-word answers. 

CUET PG 2024 Zoology Exam Structure Highlights

The table below brings the CUET PG 2024 Zoology exam pattern highlights.

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based test (CBT)/Lan-based/Online

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Duration of the examination

1 hour 45 minutes or 105 minutes

Frequency of exam in a year

Once a year

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from CUET PG syllabus

Total number of Questions

75

Total Marks

300

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer| -1 for an incorrect answer

Total sections in the question paper

1

Name of the section and number of questions asked from it

Section A: Scrapped

Section B: Domain Specific Questions: Zoology

CUET PG 2024 Day 1 Exam Analysis

Candidates can go through CUET PG 2024 Da 1 Shift 1 Student Reactions from below:

CUET PG 2024 Zoology Exam: Expected Chapter Wise Weightage

Candidates can check the chapter-wise weightage for MSc courses/ Science stream from here:

Course/ Programme Name

Topic 

Weightage

MSc Zoology

  • Vertebrates and Invertebrates and Developmental Biology
  • Genetics and Immunology
  • Ecology And Evolution
  • Cell Biology and Molecular Biology
  • Animal Physiology
  • 25-27%
  • 20-22%
  • 15-19%
  • 20-22%
  • 10-12%

CUET PG 2024 Zoology Exam: Difficulty Level

Candidates can go through the comparison of CUET PG 2024 Zoology exam difficulty level from this year to previous years exam analysis:

Q:   What is the difficulty level of CUET PG exam?

A:

The CUET PG exam difficulty level is depicted in the range of moderate to high. CUET PG examination is conducted into various streams and master's subjects, therefore it is difficult to say the difficulty level of the examination subject wise. However, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. 

The difficulty level of the exam also differs from subject to subject. As compared to the other national level entrance exam like IIT JAM, ISI Admission Test, GATE-B, IISER Entrance exam, JEST, NEST examination, the level of CUET PG examination is comparatively low-level. Candidates can expect the high difficulty level of the examination in comparison to State level entrance examinations like- GNDU, UPCATET, SHIATS, MCAER-CET, RUASAT, OUAT.

Q:   What is maximum marks to prepare CUET PG cutoff?

A:

Since there is a change in the exam pattern of the CUET PG 2024 exam. Now the total marks for which the exam will be conducted have been reduced from 400 to 300 marks as the total number of questions has also been reduced from 100 to 75.

So the CUET PG cutoff will be prepared out of a total of 300 marks depending on the no of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam and their respective categories.  

Q:   How to Crack CUET PG Examination?

A:

Here are the few tips:

  • Candidates should go through the exam pattern and structure of the test.
  • Create a monthly timetable on how much material to cover on a daily basis.
  • students should get hold of some of the best books for CUET PG preparation.
  • After completing the syllabus, they should take regular mock tests and analyse their performance. Solving previous years’ question papers will also expose them to the topics and question types to expect in the actual exam.
CUET PG 2024 Zoology Exam Difficulty Level
2022 2023 2024
Moderate to Easy Moderate Notified Later
Moderate to Easy Moderate Notified Later

CUET PG 2024 Zoology Exam: Expected Cut Off

Based on the previous year's CUET PG Zoology exam analysis and with the increase in the competition, an expected CUET PG 2024 Zoology cut off has been made below:

Subject Zoology
CUET PG Zoology Expected Cut Off 190-210
Good Score 220-240 (For reputed institutions)

The CUET PG exam are conducted between March 11 to 28, 2024 in online mode. Since this year exam pattern of CUET PG has been changed so the cutoff marks will be changed accordingly. This year's exam started early in comparison to the previous year's exam hence students at various exam centres raised concerns over this.  Many students who are in the final year of their graduation are facing difficulty in attendance as well as preparation for the exam. Along with this since this year CUET PG exam started early hence they didn't get enough time to prepare for the exam. It will eventually lead to a decrease in the participation of the students in the CUET PG 2024 exam. 

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Q:   What are the tips for candidates preparing for the CUET PG exam in CBT mode?

A:

Here are some tips for candidates preparing for the CUET PG exam in CBT mode:

  • Get familiar with the CBT exam format. Practice taking CBT mock tests to get used to the computer-based interface and the type of questions asked in the exam.
  • Make sure you have a good understanding of the computer skills required for the exam. For example, you should be able to use a mouse and keyboard comfortably.
  • Choose a test center that is convenient for you. Make sure you visit the test center a few days before the exam to familiarize yourself with the location and the facilities.
  • Arrive at the test center early on the day of the exam. This will give you enough time to check in and get settled before the exam starts.

Q:   What are some common mistakes to avoid in the CUET PG 2024 exam?

A:

Here are some common mistakes to avoid in the CUET PG 2024 exam:

  • Not reading the instructions carefully. Before you start the exam, be sure to read the instructions carefully so that you understand what is expected of you.
  • Not managing your time effectively. The CUET PG exam is a timed exam, so it is important to manage your time effectively. This means pacing yourself so that you have enough time to complete all of the questions, and it also means not spending too much time on any one question.
  • Not guessing. If you don't know the answer to a question, guess. There is no negative marking in the CUET PG exam, so you have nothing to lose by guessing.
  • Making careless mistakes. When you are answering the questions, be careful not to make any careless mistakes. This means double-checking your work and making sure that you have answered the question correctly.

Q:   How to prepare for CUET PG 2025 examination?

A:

Aspirants should check the following steps to start with the preparation process of CUET PG 2025.

Step 1: Know the CUET PG syllabus thoroughly.

Step 2: Understand the CUET PG exam pattern and marking scheme.

Step 3: Get the best books to study for CUET PG and other study material.

Step 4: Make a monthly time-table, a weekly time-table, and a daily time-table.

Step 5: Solve past years’ question papers, sample papers, and mock tests.

Q:   What are the factors upon which CUET PG exam difficulty level depends?

A:

The CUET PG exam difficulty level is depicted in the range of moderate to high. CUET PG examination is conducted into various streams and master's subjects, therefore it is difficult to say the difficulty level of the examination subject wise. However, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. 

Here are some factors upon which CUET PG examination level depends:

  1. First and foremost the exam difficulty level depends upon the preparation done by the appearing candidates.
  2. The level of questions aked by the exam authority during the examination. Some questions asked in the examination are highly miscellaneous, which increases the difficulty level of the question paper. 
  3. Difficulty level factors also depends upon the number of seats the participating university is offering, or whether the number of applicants for the particular subjects are high. Difficulty level also depends on the demand of the course among the students across the country. For example- MSc Mathematics course is highly popular among the BSc undergraduates, therefore the number of applicants for the same will be high, also the cut off of MSc Maths will be high of reputed/High NIRF ranking institutes.

Q:   Is the section A score considered by Jawaharlal Nehru University for CUET PG merit list?

A:

The exam pattern of CUET PG is such that, these 100 MCQ questions will be divided in two sections. Section will consist of 25 questions on Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability and Section B will consist of 75 domain-specific questions. While making the merit list of CUET PG courses by JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University), they doesnot include the section A marks scored by the candidates. Therefore the final marks out which the CUET PG 2023 merist list is made are 300 marks.

 

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