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CUCET 2025 exam pattern is now available online at cucet.cuchd.in. Candidates will be able to check the details regarding how the entrance examination will be conducted through the CUCET exam pattern 2025. Before starting the preparation process, the candidates are advised to carefully check the official exam pattern of CUCET 2025. Some of the important information that can be checked through the CUCET exam pattern are the examination mode, duration, type of questions, sections, marking scheme and more. Candidates are also advised to refer to the CUCET 2025 syllabus along with the exam pattern. Read to know more about the CUCET 2025 Exam Pattern.
Q: What is the nature of questions in the CUCET paper?
CUCET paper will consist of objective multiple-choice questions. For every question, the candidates will be provided with multiple options. The candidates will have to select their choice of answer from the provided options. CUCET question paper will be prepared by referring to the official syllabus. Therefore, the candidates are advised to be famliar with the syllabus and to prepare for the exam by referring to it. For every correct answer, the candidates will be allotted one mark.
Q: Is CUCET exam pattern important for the preparation?
Yes. It is very important for the candidates to know the CUCET exam pattern for the preparation process. This will allow the candidates to know how the examination will be held by the authorities. Important details such as the exam mode, duration, nature of questions, marking scheme and more will be available through the exam pattern of CUCET. Through this information, the candidates will be able to plan out their preparation process and have a higher chance of performing well in the exam.
Q: What is the division of questions in CUCET?
CUCET consists of 100 objective multiple-choice questions that the candidates will have to answer within the allotted duration. However, the division of questions in the CUCET paper varies as per the stream of the candidates in the 10+2th standard. However, the English section is common and compulsory for all candidates irrespective of their stream. For candidates from the non-medical stream with Chemistry, the sections in the paper will be English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
CUCET 2025 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the detailed CUCET 2025 exam pattern from the table given below.
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Exam Mode | Online (Remote Proctored) |
Duration | 120 Minutes |
Type of Questions | Objective and Multiple-Choice Questions |
Total Number of Questions | 100 |
Medium of Exam | English |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark will be allotted for every correct answer. No negative marking |
It may be noted that CUSAT question papers will be different for candidates according to the stream (Non-Medical/ Medical/ Commerce/ Arts) in which they have cleared Class 12.
Q: Where can I check the CUCET exam pattern?
CUCET exam pattern is released online at cucet.cuchd.in by the authorities of Chandigarh University. Candidates will be able to check the details regarding how the entrance examination will be held through the CUCET exam pattern. Before commencing the preparation process, the candidates are advised to check the exam pattern of CUCET. By being familiar with how the examination will be held, the candidates will be able to accordingly prepare well for it.
Q: What is the marking scheme of CUCET?
The marking scheme of CUCET is prepared and released online by the authorities of Chandigarh University. As per the official marking scheme, the candidates will be allotted one mark for each correct answer. There will be no negative marking. Unattempted questions will also remain unmarked. Since there is no negative marking, the candidates are advised to attempt as many questions as possible so that they have a higher chance of securing the marks required for admission into the preferred courses.
Q: What is the duration of CUCET?
According to the official CUCET exam pattern, the total duration of the entrance examination is 120 minutes i.e., 2 hours. Candidates will have to complete the entrance examination within the allotted duration. The authorities will not provide any extra time for the candidates. Therefore, the candidates are advised to practice and boost their time management so that they are able to complete the examination within the allotted duration of CUCET. The total number of questions to be completed within the allotted CUCET duration is 100.
CUCET Exam Pattern 2025 - Stream-Wise Sections
10+2 Non-Medical Stream with Computer
Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
---|---|---|
English |
10 |
10 |
Physics |
30 |
30 |
Computer |
30 |
30 |
Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
10+2 Non-Medical Stream with Chemistry
Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
---|---|---|
English |
10 |
10 |
Physics |
30 |
30 |
Chemistry |
30 |
30 |
Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
10+2 Medical Stream
Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
---|---|---|
English |
10 |
10 |
Physics |
30 |
30 |
Chemistry |
30 |
30 |
Biology |
30 |
30 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
10+2 Commerce Stream
Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
---|---|---|
English |
10 |
10 |
Economics |
30 |
30 |
Accountancy |
30 |
30 |
Commerce |
30 |
30 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
10+2 Arts Stream with English
Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
---|---|---|
Mandatory Sections |
||
General Studies |
10 |
10 |
English |
30 |
30 |
Optional Sections (Any 2 of the following) |
||
Hindi |
30 |
30 |
Political Science |
30 |
30 |
Economics |
30 |
30 |
Sociology |
30 |
30 |
History |
30 |
30 |
Geography |
30 |
30 |
Hindi |
30 |
30 |
Legal Studies |
30 |
30 |
Mass Media Studies |
30 |
30 |
Philosophy |
30 |
30 |
Psychology |
30 |
30 |
Public Administration |
30 |
30 |
10+2 Arts Stream with Hindi
Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
---|---|---|
Mandatory Sections |
||
General Studies |
10 |
10 |
Hindi |
30 |
30 |
Optional Sections (Any 2 of the following) |
||
English |
30 |
30 |
Political Science |
30 |
30 |
Economics |
30 |
30 |
Sociology |
30 |
30 |
History |
30 |
30 |
Geography |
30 |
30 |
Hindi |
30 |
30 |
Legal Studies |
30 |
30 |
Mass Media Studies |
30 |
30 |
Philosophy |
30 |
30 |
Psychology |
30 |
30 |
Public Administration |
30 |
30 |
Note: As specified in the tables above, it is mandatory for candidates to attempt General Studies and English/ Hindi sections. However, out of other sections candidates need to attempt questions from any two sections.
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Q: I am from the commerce stream. What subjects have to be studied for CUCET?
Students who have studied in the commerce stream in 10+2th standard will have to study the various units and topics from English, Economics, Accountancy and Commerce. The total number of questions that the students will have to answer in the CUCET paper is 100. There will be 30 questions each in Economics, Accountancy and Commerce. The English section will consist of 10 questions. It is to be noted that all questions will be multiple-choice and the candidates will have to select the correct answer from the given options.
Q: What are the mandatory sections in the CUCET question paper?
The sections in the CUCET question paper will vary as per the stream that the students had studied in the 10+2th standard. However, every student will have to attempt English/Hindi section in the examination. For the students who have studied Arts stream, they will also have to attempt questions from the General Aptitude. More details about the sectional division of the CUCET question paper is given online by the authorities. Students are advised to check the details carefully before preparing for the examination.
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