What Type of Questions are Asked in CUET UG 2027?
Types of Questions in CUET Exam: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG), conducted by the National Testing Agency, is the gateway for admission to over…
Types of Questions in CUET Exam: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG), conducted by the National Testing Agency, is the gateway for admission to over 250 universities across India. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2027 must have a clear understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus, and subject-wise question types to perform well. As per the revised CUET exam pattern, the question paper will consist of objective-type (MCQ) questions, with 50 questions in each subject. The number of questions and exam duration remain uniform across all subjects, ensuring a standardised testing format. CUET UG scores are accepted by participating universities for admission to various undergraduate programmes.
The National Testing Agency will conduct CUET for undergraduate admissions in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam dates for each subject will be shared by NTA on its official website. Until then, candidates preparing for the exam can read this article to know types of questions asked in CUET UG 2027 and how to prepare effectively.
CUET UG Exam Structure
The exam duration for CUET UG is 60 minutes for each subject. Refer to table below to know the updated CUET exam pattern:
| Section | Number of Questions (All compulsory) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Section I- Language | 50 questions | 60 minutes |
| Section II- Domain Specific | 50 questions | 60 minutes |
| Section III- General Test | 50 questions | 60 minutes |
CUET Marking Scheme
As per the CUET marking scheme:
- For every correct answer, the candidate will get five marks
- For every wrong answer, one mark will be reduced
CUET Total Marks
As per the marking criteria and exam pattern for Common University Entrance Test, the that a candidate can obtain in a subject in the entrance test is 250 marks.
- For 3 subjects: 750 Marks
- For 4 subjects: 1000 Marks
- For 5 subjects: 1250 Marks
Type of Questions Asked in CUET UG: Language
The CUET UG language section includes multiple-choice questions. This section purely focuses on Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability and Grammar. The question paper will have 50 MCQs. Some of the important topics covered in CUET language are:
- Fill in the blanks
- Sentence rearrangement
- Error spotting
- One word subsitution
- Question tags
- Match the column
- Fillers
- RC based
Refer below to some of types of questions asked in CUET Language section:
Example:Q. From the given options, select the pair of word which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words:
Respect: Regard
- Stain: Spotless
- Ruin: Repair
- Detest: Despite
- Regret: Rejoice
Q. Rearrange given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence:
- a consumer protection drive to educate
- against using fraudulent means
- the people about their rights and to warn traders
- the administration will soon launch
A: D, A, C, B
B: B, C, A, D
C: C, A, B, D
D: D, C, B, A
Q. Find similar word in meaning to the given word: “Nourish”
A: Negate
B: Nurture
C: Neglect
D: Native
Q. From the given options, select the correctly spelt word
A: Pneumonia
B: Pnenoniya
C: Nemoniya
D: Pnimonia
Q. From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression:
“To lose face”
A: To feel sad
B: To look angry
C: To be confused
D: To lose respect from others
Q. From the given option, select the figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression:
“All the world is a stage”
A: Personification
B: Simile
C: Alliteration
D: Metaphor
Type of Questions Asked in CUET UG: Domain Subjects
Best way to prepare for CUET domain subjects is by solving the previous year question papers. NTA prescribes 23 domain subjects across Science, Arts and Commerce streams. Some of the type of questions asked in CUET domain subjects are:
- Definition based
- Figure based
- Concept based
- Application based
- Match the following
- Statement/Assertion-Reasoning
- Numerical and formula-based
- Case study/Paragraph-based
Type of Questions Asked in CUET UG: General Aptitude Test
CUET General Aptitude Test will include 50 multiple-choice questions. Based on previous year question paper analysis, candidates can check the expected number of questions from each section of CUET GAT:
Topics Expected number of questions Numerical ability 20-25 Calendar and direction – General Awareness 12-15 History and science 2-3 Economics 1-2 Geography 1-2 Discovery and invention 1-2 Sports 1-2 Books and authors 4-5 Static GK 1-2 Logical reasoning 10-12