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Candidates preparing for CUET 2025 exam can download the CUET Sociology question paper here. Know the CUET exam pattern and syllabus for Sociology subject here. CUET 2025 exam will be held in May/June 2025. Get the direct link to download the CUET Sociology previous year's question paper and mock tests here.

CUET Sociology Question Paper

CUET Sociology Question Paper

CUET Sociology Question Paper: The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the official question paper for CUET UG Sociology online. Candidates preparing for CUET exam can download the CUET question paper for Sociology as a domain subject. As per the CUET exam pattern, candidates get 45 minutes for each subject under CUET section II- Domain subjects. Candidates will have to attempt 40 questions out of 50 in the Domain subject chosen.  NTA CUET 2025 timetable will be released online. CUET Sociology 2025 exam date will be updated. The CUET UG 2025 will be held in May/June 2025, in computer-based test mode.

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CUET Exam Structure for Sociology

As per the CUET exam pattern, the Sociology section will consist of 50 questions, out of which candidates will be required to attempt 40 questions. To become familiar with the CUET question paper, download CUET Practice Test 2025. Check the table below to learn about CUET exam pattern:

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 UG Exam Pattern

NTA prescribes the CUET exam pattern. The exam is divided into three sections. Candidates will be able to opt for a maximum of 10 subjects from all three sections. Check the table below to learn the CUET exam pattern and other important details of the exam.

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CUET UG Exam Pattern Highlights

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer Based Test

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 - Language

Section 2 - Domain Subject

Section 3 - General Test (Optional)

Total number of Questions

Section 1- 50 questions

Section 2- 50 questions

Section 3- 50 questions

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

23

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CUET Sociology Syllabus

CUET Sociology Question Paper 2024 PDF Download

NTA CUET Sociology 2024 exam was conducted in offline mode (Pen-paper mode). Candidates can download the CUET 2024 Sociology question paper from the link below.

CUET 2024 Sociology Question Paper 

CUET Sociology Question Paper 2023 PDF Download

CUET conducting body, the National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the official CUET Sociology question paper on its official website- nta.ac.in. The CUET Sociology question paper 2023 PDF download is available. Candidates will be able to download the question paper online without any prior registrations. 

CUET 2023 Sociology Question Paper

CUET Sociology Question Paper 2022 PDF Download

NTA released the CUET 2022 question papers on its official website. Candidates can download the CUET previous year's question paper to assess their preparation level and become familiar with the type of questions asked in each section of CUET. Check below to download the CUET Sociology previous year question paper PDF.

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

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:   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

CUET Sociology Question Paper 2022 PDF

Steps to Download CUET Sociology Question Paper PDF

Step 1- Visit the link provided above

Step 2- Screen will display the question paper PDF

Step 3- Save and download the question paper

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Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Question Paper and Syllabus

Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET syllabus 2025 and CUET previous year question paper for the following subjects mentioned in the table below:

CUET UG Subjects CUET Syllabus CUET Question Paper
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
Fashion Design CUET Fashion Design Syllabus CUET Fashion Design 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
Tourism CUET Tourism Syllabus CUET Tourism 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 -
History CUET History Syllabus CUET History Question Paper
General Test CUET General Test Syllabus CUET General Test Question Paper

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