May 15, 2026
Overview: The CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis page is your live, shift-by-shift companion for the NTA CUET UG exam conducted between May 11 and May 31, 2026. Bookmark this CUET Exam analysis page for real-time paper analysis, subject-wise difficulty levels, and expert-verified good attempts updated after every shift.
The CUET UG 2026 May 15 Shift 1 examinations have concluded, and students have shared mixed reactions regarding the overall difficulty level across subjects.
Students who appeared for the CUET UG May 15 Shift 1 exam found the overall paper balanced but highly dependent on preparation strategy, NCERT revision, and time management.
While English and Economics remained largely scoring subjects, Mathematics emerged as the toughest subject during the shift due to lengthy calculations.
Physics, on the other hand, stayed formula-oriented and comparatively manageable.
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The English section featured more challenging vocabulary than in previous years. Words like Innocuous, Aplomb, Umbrage, and Vindictive surprised many students.
Maths was heavily formula-driven with long calculations, especially in Integration and Probability. Time management became the deciding factor.
Students who revised the NCERT line-by-line found the Economics paper highly scoring. Questions were directly lifted from textbook concepts.
English RC passages were straightforward but significantly longer, increasing time pressure.
Physics rewarded students who thoroughly revised formulas. Direct applications from Current Electricity, Electrostatics, and Modern Physics dominated.
Both English and Economics featured multiple Match-the-Following questions, particularly in vocabulary, phrasal verbs, chronology, and institutions.
Scroll down to check the detailed CUET Shift-Wise Exam Analysis!
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Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Nature of Paper |
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English |
Easy to Moderate |
Lengthy but manageable |
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Economics |
Easy to Moderate |
NCERT-based and direct |
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Mathematics |
Moderate to Difficult |
Calculation-heavy and time-consuming |
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Physics |
Moderate |
Formula-based and scoring |
Good Attempts: 38–42 questions were considered a strong score.
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Sections |
Topics Asked |
Difficulty |
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Reading Comprehension |
Cricket History, Emotional Narrative |
Moderate |
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Vocabulary |
Synonyms, Antonyms, Match the Following |
Moderate |
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Grammar |
Voice Change, Narration, SVA |
Easy to Moderate |
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Idioms & Phrases |
Child’s Play, Stitch in Time Saves Nine |
Easy |
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Phrasal Verbs |
Catch On, Tear Him Apart |
Moderate |
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Poetic Devices |
Personification |
Easy |
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Topics |
Details |
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Reading Comprehension |
Two passages appeared in the paper:
The passages were lengthy but direct. Most questions were factual rather than inference-heavy. |
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Vocabulary Questions Asked |
The vocabulary section was tougher than expected. Words tested included:
Students also reported:
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Grammar Topics Covered |
The grammar section remained unpredictable but scoring for prepared students. Topics included:
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Idioms & Phrases Asked |
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Good Attempts: 42–46 questions were considered strong.
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Section |
Major Topics Asked |
Difficulty |
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Indian Economic Development |
FCI, NABARD, UNCED |
Moderate |
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Macroeconomics |
BOP, CRR, National Income |
Easy to Moderate |
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Microeconomics |
Elasticity, Profit Maximisation |
Easy |
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Numericals |
Elasticity Calculations |
Easy |
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Sections |
Major Topics Asked |
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Indian Economic Development (IED) |
IED featured several chronology and year-based questions. Key areas included:
Students who memorised NCERT dates and institutions performed better. |
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Macroeconomics |
Macroeconomics remained highly NCERT-oriented. Major focus areas:
BOP carried a particularly high weightage in this shift. |
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Microeconomics |
The section was balanced and direct. Questions appeared from:
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Numericals |
Numericals were simple and formula-based, mainly from Elasticity. |
Good Attempts: 30–36 questions were considered strong.
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Topics |
Weightage/Focus |
Difficulty |
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Probability |
High |
Moderate |
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Integration |
High |
Difficult |
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Matrices & Determinants |
Moderate |
Moderate |
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3D Geometry |
Moderate |
Moderate |
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Vectors |
Moderate |
Moderate |
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Relations & Functions |
Moderate |
Moderate |
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Topic |
Details |
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Probability |
Probability carried one of the highest weightages. Questions included:
Formula application was direct but required speed. |
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Integration |
Integration emerged as the most time-consuming area. Students reported:
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Matrices & Determinants |
Questions focused more on properties and concepts rather than difficult calculations. |
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3D Geometry & Vectors |
Important topics included:
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Good Attempts: 38–44 questions were considered strong.
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Topics |
Questions Asked |
Difficulty |
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Current Electricity |
Wheatstone Bridge |
Moderate |
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Modern Physics |
Spectral Series |
Easy |
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Electrostatics |
Potential Energy |
Moderate |
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Magnetism |
Lorentz Force |
Moderate |
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Units & Dimensions |
Unit Conversion |
Easy |
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EM Waves |
Applications & Uses |
Easy |
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Topics |
Questions Asked |
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Current Electricity |
Questions were formula-based with direct application from Wheatstone Bridge concepts. |
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Modern Physics |
Modern Physics proved highly scoring. Students specifically reported:
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Electrostatics & Magnetism |
Concepts tested:
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Units & Dimensions |
This section had surprisingly high weightage and remained straightforward. |
The May 15 Shift 1 paper rewarded:
Students who balanced conceptual clarity with speed had the biggest advantage in this shift.
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Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
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Physics |
Easy to Moderate |
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Mathematics |
Easy to Moderate |
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Biology |
Easy to Moderate |
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English |
Moderate |
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Topics Asked |
Details |
|
Overall Difficulty |
Moderate |
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Reading Comprehension |
Lengthy RCs placed at the end of the paper |
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RC Topics |
Writer’s Opinion, Tea in Assam |
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Question Type |
Indirect and Statement-Based Questions |
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Rearrangement |
4 Easy Questions |
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Grammar |
Narration, Active & Passive Voice |
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Verbs |
Fill in the Correct Form |
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Vocabulary |
Maximum Questions Asked |
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Figure of Speech |
Litotes, Hyperbole, Antithesis, Oxymoron |
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Conjunctions |
No sooner, Hardly |
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Adjective |
Degree-based Questions |
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Homophones |
Accept/Except |
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Sentence Flow |
Flow of Sentence Questions |
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Idiom |
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Catch-22 |
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Hand in Glove |
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Hit the Sack |
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Bite More Than One Can Chew |
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Word |
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Pelvish |
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Incarnation |
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Palpable |
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Exonerate |
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Exuberant |
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Topic |
Details |
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Spelling Error |
Sagacious |
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Synonym & Antonym |
Indirect Sentence-Based |
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Figure of Speech |
1 Direct Question |
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Topics Asked |
Details |
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Overall Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
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High Weightage Chapters |
Biotechnology and Reproduction |
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Principles & Processes |
Enzymes and PCR |
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Biotechnology Applications |
Direct Concept-Based Questions |
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Reproduction |
Double Fertilization, Menstrual Cycle |
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Numerical Question |
Pollen Grain |
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Reproductive Health |
Non-Medicative IOD |
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Genetics |
Mendelian Diseases, Match the Following |
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Molecular Basis of Inheritance |
Replication-Based Questions |
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Human Evolution |
Theory Questions |
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Human Health & Diseases |
Drugs and Diseases Match the Following |
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Microbes & Human Welfare |
Enzymes, Acids, Chemicals |
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Ecology |
Ecosystem and Decomposition |
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Biodiversity |
Data-Based Questions |
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Topic |
Questions |
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Sewage Treatment Plant |
1 Question |
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Bio Treatment Plant |
1 Question |
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Organism & Population |
Population Interaction |
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Topics Asked |
Details |
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Overall Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
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Paper Nature |
Lengthy but Manageable |
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Probability |
Card-Based Questions |
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Integration |
Substitution, Formula-Based, By Parts |
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Vectors |
1 Question |
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3D Geometry |
Shortest Distance Question |
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LPP |
Maximum Value, Infeasible Solution |
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Determinants |
Inconsistency, A(adj A) |
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Matrices |
Direct Question |
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Relations |
Ordered Pairs Question |
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ITF |
Formula-Based Questions |
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Calculus |
Mixed Conceptual Questions |
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Integrals |
Lengthy but Easy |
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AOD |
Multiple Questions Asked |
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Chapter |
Approx. Questions |
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Relations & Functions |
2 Questions |
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Matrices & Determinants |
7–8 Questions |
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Permutation & Combination |
2 Questions |
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AOD |
5–6 Questions |
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Integrals |
4–5 Questions |
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AOI |
4–5 Questions |
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Differential Equations |
5–6 Questions |
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Vectors |
3 Questions |
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3D Geometry |
3 Questions |
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LPP |
3 Questions |
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Probability |
4–5 Questions |
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Subject |
Difficulty Level |
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English |
Easy to Moderate |
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General Test |
Moderate |
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Geography |
Easy to Moderate |
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Physics |
Easy to Moderate |
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Business Studies |
Easy |
|
Accountancy |
Moderate to Tough |
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Topics Asked |
Details |
|
Overall Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
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Questions Easily Doable |
20–25 Questions |
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Theory vs Numerical |
60% Theory, 40% Numerical |
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Important Areas |
Theory and Dimensions had the maximum number of questions |
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Match the Following |
4–5 Questions |
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Chapter |
Questions Asked |
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Electrostatics |
4–5 Questions |
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Current Electricity |
4–5 Questions |
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Moving Charges & Magnetism |
3–4 Questions (Easy Numericals) |
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Magnetism and Matter |
2 Questions |
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EMI |
Statement-based question on E = Bℓu |
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Alternating Current |
3 Questions on Voltage, LCR Circuit, Resonance Frequency |
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Electromagnetic Waves |
4–5 Theory Questions |
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Ray Optics |
2–3 Questions on Mirrors and Uses |
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Wave Optics |
2 Questions on Interference and Differences |
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Topics Asked |
Details |
|
Overall Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
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Reading Comprehension |
2 Passages from Indian Population and Outsourcing |
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Spatial Organisation |
Description-based Questions |
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Transport |
Airport Arrangement Direction-based Question |
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Railway Zones |
Match the Following |
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Urban Settlement |
Criteria-based Multiple Statement Questions |
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Topic |
Details |
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Gondwana Coal Field |
Direct Question |
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Tuticorin Port |
Location-based Question |
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Port of Call |
Example-based Question |
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Noise Pollution |
Measurement-related Question |
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Land Resources |
Conceptual Question |
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National Highways |
NH-1 and NH-2 Match the Following |
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Trans Camellia Railway |
Length-based Question |
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Jhabua |
District of Madhya Pradesh |
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Railway Infrastructure |
Bridge/Overbridge-based Question |
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Section |
Topics Asked |
Difficulty |
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Reasoning |
Coding, Calendar, Direction, Classification, Series, Blood Relation, Dice, Mirror Image, Embedded Figure, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
Moderate |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Arithmetic Mean, Time-Speed-Distance, Compound Interest, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Permutation & Combination, Probability |
Moderate |
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GK & Current Affairs |
Gandhiji in Champaran, Water Treaty, Awards 2024, SAARC, NATO, ASEAN, Brahmaputra River |
Moderate |
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Topics |
Question Type |
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Arithmetic Mean |
Direct Formula-Based |
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Mensuration |
Match the Following |
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Permutation & Combination |
Word Arrangement Question |
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Compound Interest |
Formula-Based |
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Mean, Median, Mode |
Direct Question |
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Number System |
Match the Following |
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Topics Asked |
Details |
|
Overall Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
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Reading Comprehension |
2 Narrative Passages |
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Vocabulary |
Synonyms and Antonyms |
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Grammar |
Tenses, Prepositions, Spelling Errors |
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Verbal Ability |
Rearrangement, Phrasal Verbs |
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Figure of Speech |
Direct Questions Asked |
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Word |
Meaning |
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Avarice |
Greed |
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Somber |
Gloomy |
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Ecstatic |
Extremely Happy |
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Jubilant |
Joyful |
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Bellicose |
Aggressive |
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Flummox |
Confuse |
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Immaculate |
Perfectly Clean |
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Nefarious |
Wicked |
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Topics Asked |
Details |
|
Overall Difficulty |
Easy |
|
Functions of Management |
Conceptual Questions |
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Motivation |
Maslow Theory and Motivation Process |
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Trading Procedure |
Direct Questions |
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Money Market Instruments |
Match the Following |
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NCERT Definitions |
Coordination and Management |
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Chronology-Based Questions |
Multiple Questions Asked |
Overall Shift Summary
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Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
Key Highlights |
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English |
Moderate to Tough |
Lengthy RCs, vocabulary-heavy, confusing rearrangement questions |
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History |
Easy to Moderate |
Strong focus on Ancient & Medieval History |
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Political Science |
Easy to Moderate |
Statement-based and chronology-heavy |
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Geography |
Easy |
Population, cyberspace, and human geography concepts |
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Economics |
Easy to Moderate |
Major weightage from Macroeconomics |
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Accountancy |
Moderate |
Slightly lengthy paper |
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Business Studies |
Easy to Moderate |
NCERT-based with case studies |
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Tough
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Sections |
Details |
|
Major Highlights |
|
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Reading Comprehension |
2 passages 5 questions each on Artificial Intelligence (Ava/Anant AI) Bundi, Rajasthan Painting |
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Vocabulary |
Diligent, Pertinent, Unsympathetic (Synonym) |
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Grammar & Language Topics |
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Figure of Speech |
Metonymy, Simile, Metaphor, Personification |
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Rearrangement |
4–5 questions, Confusing options, Difficult elimination method |
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Homophones |
Bear Boar Beer |
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One Word Substitution |
Plutocracy |
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Phrasal Verbs |
Call Look Drop |
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Miscellaneous |
Tea → Sip / Gulp / Slurp Fill in the blanks (verbs/tenses) Example: “My dog died 5 years ago. Whenever I ____” |
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Major Areas Covered
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Major Topics Covered
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Overall Trend
Macroeconomics Topics
Indian Economic Development
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Highlights
Slightly lengthy paper
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Highlights
While Physics was considered easy to moderate, Mathematics proved comparatively difficult due to lengthy, concept-based Calculus questions.
The General Test maintained a moderate level with balanced coverage across Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
Here is the complete subject-wise detailed analysis of the CUET UG 2026 May 12 Shift 2 paper.
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Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
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Mathematics |
Moderate to Difficult |
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General Test |
Moderate |
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Physics |
Easy to Moderate |
According to students, the CUET UG 2026 Mathematics paper for May 12 Shift 2 was moderate to difficult.
The paper was heavily dominated by Calculus, and several questions were concept-based rather than direct formula applications.
Students mentioned that the Calculus section was tougher compared to previous year questions (PYQs). However, topics like Matrices, Probability, and Vectors were relatively easier and direct.
Difficulty Level
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Sections |
Difficulty Level |
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Calculus |
Difficult |
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Probability |
Easy to Moderate |
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Matrices & Determinants |
Easy |
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Vector & 3D Geometry |
Moderate |
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Overall |
Moderate to Difficult |
Calculus had the highest weightage in the paper. Most questions were conceptual and lengthy.
Topics covered included:
Students reported that the Calculus section required deeper conceptual clarity and was more difficult than PYQs.
Probability questions were direct and formula-based.
Questions from Linear Programming were figure-based and conceptual.
Topics included:
Students found this section similar to the previous year's questions.
Question types included:
The difficulty level was moderate and manageable for students who practised PYQs.
This section was considered easy.
Important topics asked:
Approximately 2-3 questions were asked from Determinants.
Student Reactions: Mathematics
Students shared that:
The General Aptitude Test (GAT) for May 12 Shift 2 was moderate in difficulty level.
Students described the paper as balanced with an even distribution of questions across Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
The overall pattern was largely similar to May 12 Shift 1.
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Sections |
Difficulty Level |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Moderate |
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Logical Reasoning |
Moderate |
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General Awareness |
Easy to Moderate |
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Overall |
Moderate |
Topics covered:
Most students found the QA section manageable with regular practice.
Approximately 15 questions were asked from Reasoning.
Topics included:
The reasoning section was considered moderate and less time-consuming.
Students mentioned that current affairs had comparatively lesser weightage.
Students suggested that attempting around 35 questions accurately could be considered a good score on the General Test paper.
Students rated the CUET UG 2026 Physics paper for May 12 Shift 2 as easy to moderate.
The paper was largely theory-oriented with fewer numerical problems. Most questions were directly concept-based and NCERT-focused.
Difficulty Level
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Sections |
Difficulty Level |
|
Theory Questions |
Easy |
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Numerical Questions |
Moderate |
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Overall |
Easy to Moderate |
The Physics paper included questions from the following chapters:
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Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
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English |
Easy to Moderate |
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Economics |
Moderate to Difficult |
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GAT |
Moderate |
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Sociology |
Moderate |
| Business Studies | Moderate |
| Accountancy | Moderate |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the CUET UG 2026 May 12 Shift 1 examination today.
Students appearing for Commerce and Humanities subjects shared mixed reactions regarding the overall difficulty level.
While the General Aptitude Test (GAT) was considered moderate and expected, the English and Economics papers were found comparatively difficult and tricky.
Here is the complete subject-wise CUET UG 2026 May 12 Shift 1 exam analysis, including memory-based questions, important topics, and student reactions.
The following subjects were conducted during Shift 1 on May 12:
According to students, the exam pattern remained largely similar to previous years, with several questions directly inspired by PYQs and NCERT concepts.
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Students found the CUET English paper overall easy, although the grammar section carried significant weightage. Vocabulary questions were mostly at a basic to moderate level.
Reading Comprehension
Two passages were asked:
Both passages were considered easy to moderate.
Vocabulary Questions Asked
The vocabulary section included direct meaning and usage-based questions.
Memory-Based Words Asked
Overall, students reported that the vocabulary level remained basic.
Grammar Topics Asked
Grammar dominated the English paper. Questions were asked:
Students stated that grammar preparation played a major role in their ability to attempt the paper confidently.
Rearrangement & Sentence Formation
Poetic Devices Asked: 2–3 questions were asked from poetic devices.
Memory-Based Poetic Devices
Questions based on phobias were direct and easy.
Memory-Based Phobias
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Students reported that the CUET 2026 Accountancy paper was more theory-oriented than practical. Most questions were directly based on NCERT concepts and PYQs.
Important Topics Asked
Share Capital
Company Accounts
Financial Statement Analysis
Overall, students who prepared for the NCERT thoroughly found the paper straightforward.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
The Business Studies paper was largely NCERT-based, with statement and case-study-driven questions.
Important Topics Asked
Other Highlights
Students found Business Studies conceptual, yet scoring for those who revised the NCERT properly.
Students reported that the Economics paper was concept-heavy. The Microeconomics section was considered tricky, while Macroeconomics had direct conceptual questions.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Students found the Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning sections easy to moderate, while GK and Current Affairs were time-based and factual.
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Questions Asked
Questions involved:
Students said most QA questions were formula-based and manageable.
Reasoning Questions Asked
The reasoning section was considered easy. Important Topics Covered
GK & Current Affairs
Questions were factual and static-GK oriented. Memory-Based GK Questions
Students found Current Affairs moderate but lengthy.
Many Sociology questions were reportedly based on previous year papers.
Important Questions & Topics Asked
Students reported that nearly 50% of the paper was based on PYQs.
Based on today’s analysis, candidates appearing in upcoming shifts should focus on:
Most students found:
Overall, students rated the May 12 Shift 1 paper as moderate with a few difficult sections.
The CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 exam concluded successfully, and student feedback suggests a mixed level of difficulty across subjects. While some sections were straightforward and easy to score, others, especially Economics, were slightly challenging due to conceptual and numerical questions.
Below is a detailed subject-wise analysis covering difficulty level, topic distribution, and student reactions.
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Subject |
Difficulty Level |
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English |
Moderate to Easy |
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Accountancy / Book Keeping |
Moderate |
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Business Studies |
Moderate to Easy |
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Computer Science / IP |
Moderate |
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Economics / Business Economics |
Difficult |
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History |
Moderate to Difficult |
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Political Science |
Easy |
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Sociology |
Easy |
Overall Trend:
The paper was balanced but slightly tilted toward conceptual understanding and application-based questions in core subjects like Economics and History.
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Student Reaction: Comfortable paper with high PYQ repetition (~50%)
Key Insight:
A strong PYQ-driven paper with factual recall and basic conceptual clarity.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Student Reaction: Direct and scoring paper with emphasis on chronology
Key Insight:
Chronology and matching-based questions dominated the paper, making it scoring for well-prepared students.
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
Student Reaction: Lengthy numericals and concept-heavy questions
Key Insight:
More application-based and calculation-heavy questions made this section slightly time-consuming.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Student Reaction: Mostly theory and book-based questions
Key Insight:
Straightforward paper for students well-versed in NCERT concepts and format-based preparation.
As the CUET 2026 exam progresses, we will share live updates and key details for each shift of each exam day.
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Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Nature of Questions |
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English |
Easy |
Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Grammar |
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Accountancy |
Easy to Moderate |
Numerical + Conceptual |
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Business Studies |
Easy |
Direct NCERT-based |
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Economics |
Easy to Moderate |
Numerical + Theory |
|
History |
Moderate |
Chronology and factual recall |
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Political Science |
Moderate |
NCERT and conceptual |
|
Geography |
Easy |
Data and factual questions |
|
Chemistry |
Easy to Moderate |
Organic Chemistry-heavy |
As per students’ reviews, the CUET UG 2026 English paper was moderate to easy. Most questions were direct and manageable for students with strong NCERT preparation.
The overall difficulty level of the CUET English exam 2026 was:
1. Section-Wise Breakdown
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Category |
Details / Words Reported |
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Key Vocabulary |
Brittle, Motify, Tumultuous, Benevolent, Rattle, Wrath, Wreath |
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Antonyms |
Ostentatious, Brittle |
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Phrasal Verbs |
Usage of verbs starting with "cut" and "break" |
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One Word Substitution |
Philately (The study/collection of postage stamps) |
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Error Spotting |
"Each of the boys have submitted..." (Correct: has) |
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Idioms |
"To kill two birds with one stone" |
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Figures of Speech |
Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Epigram |
Students found the paper to be non-lengthy and manageable within the time limit. A competitive score would involve 35-40 correct attempts with high accuracy.
The CUET UG 2026 Economics paper was moderate in difficulty. Students mentioned that numerical questions had comparatively higher weightage.
The CUET 2026 exam analysis for Economics clearly shows a shift toward application-based learning.
As per candidates, the CUET UG 2026 Accountancy exam was moderate with more emphasis on numerical questions.
Case Study
Students who practiced NCERT and previous year questions found the paper balanced.
According to student reactions, the CUET Business Studies question paper 2026 was easy and largely theory-based.
One question asked students to identify which option was NOT a principle of management.
The CUET exam analysis for Business Studies suggests that students with proper NCERT revision found the paper scoring.
History focused heavily on factual recall, chronology, and NCERT timelines.
Overall Difficulty: Moderate
Political Science questions were largely NCERT-based with conceptual understanding.
Overall Difficulty: Moderate
Major Topics Asked
The Geography section was factual and comparatively easy.
Overall Difficulty: Easy
Chemistry was dominated by Organic Chemistry with direct NCERT-based conceptual questions.
Overall Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
This section will be updated immediately after the exam. You can check the following details here:
The CUET General Test (GT) was moderate to tough according to aspirants.
Topics Asked in General Test
Quantitative Aptitude Topics
Logical Reasoning Topics
Current Affairs
Questions were mainly asked from:
These formats tested conceptual clarity along with factual understanding.
Overall Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Key Observations
Students appearing in upcoming shifts should focus on the following:
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As the CUET 2025 exam progresses, we will share live updates and key details for each shift of each exam day. Below, examine the kind of questions asked, difficulty level, and student reactions for May 15, 2025, Shift 1 on the 3rd day of the exam.
As the CUET 2025 exam progresses, we will share live updates and key details for each shift of each exam day. Below, examine the kind of questions asked, difficulty level, and student reactions for May 14, 2025, Shift 2 on the 2nd day of the exam.
The CUET History paper was conducted in the 2nd shift on May 14 for 60 minutes.
The CUET Political Science paper was conducted in the 2nd shift on May 14 for 60 minutes.
The CUET English paper was conducted in the 2nd shift on May 14 for 60 minutes.
As the CUET 2025 exam progresses, we will share live updates and key details for each shift of each exam day. Please review the types of questions, difficulty level, and student reactions for May 14, 2025, the second day of the exam.
The CUET Economics paper was conducted in the 1st shift on May 14 for 60 minutes.
The CUET exam in Shift 1 was conducted in CBT mode for GAT. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions, each worth 250 marks, all of which were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about this shift's paper:
The CUET exam in Shift 1 was conducted in CBT mode for Chemistry. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions for 250 marks each, of which all 50 were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about this shift's paper:
The CUET Accountancy paper was conducted in the 1st shift on May 14 for 60 minutes.
The CUET Business Studies paper was conducted in the 1st shift on May 14 for 60 minutes.
As the CUET 2025 exam progresses, we will share live updates and key details for each shift of each exam day. Below, examine the kind of questions asked, difficulty level, and student reactions for May 13, 2025, the 1st phase of the exam.
The good attempts for each of the papers conducted on May 13, based on the CUET 2025 exam analysis, are:
| CUET Subject | Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| CUET General Aptitude Test | 38-42 |
| CUEt Economics | 40-45 |
| CUET English | 40-45 |
| CUET Accountancy | 38-42 |
| CUET History | 45-48 |
| CUET Chemistry | 40-45 |
| CUET Political Science | 43-46 |
The CUET General Test (now GAT) was also conducted on a 2nd shift for 60 minutes.
The CUET Shift 2 exam for Accountancy was conducted in CBT mode. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions, each worth 250 marks, all of which were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the questions from the CUET Accountancy syllabus:
The CUET Shift 2 History exam was conducted in CBT mode. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions, each worth 250 marks, all of which were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the questions in CUET History question paper:
The other CUET exam in Shift 2 was conducted in CBT mode for Economics. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions for 250 marks each, of which all 50 were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the questions from CUET Economics syllabus:
The other CUET exam in Shift 1 was conducted in CBT mode for English Language. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions for 250 marks each, of which all 50 were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about this CUET english question paper:
The CUET exam analysis 2025 by experts conducted during this shift is mentioned below:
The CUET exam in Shift 1 was conducted in CBT mode for GAT, Economics, and English Language. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions, each worth 250 marks, all of which were required to be attempted. Here is the CUET Exam Analysis as students reported about this CUET question paper:
| Section | Topics Covered | Difficulty Level | Key Observations |
| Reasoning | Calendar, Alphabet, Mirror Image, Non-Verbal Reasoning (Figures), Linear Seating Arrangement | Easy to Moderate | No Syllogism questions were reported. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification, Number Series, Mensuration, Perimeter | Moderate to Lengthy | Some students found this section time-consuming. No questions from Trigonometry, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, or Averages were mentioned. |
| GK & Current Affairs | History, General Studies | Easy | Fewer questions than the previous year with direct questions. |
The other CUET exam in Shift 1 was conducted in CBT mode for Chemistry. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions, worth 250 marks each, all of which were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about this CUET Chemistry question paper:
The CUET exam analysis 2025 by experts conducted during this shift is mentioned below:
The other CUET exam in Shift 1 was also conducted in CBT mode for Economics. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions, worth 250 marks each, all of which were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about this CUET Economics question paper:
The CUET Accountancy exam was conducted between 5 PM and 6 PM. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions for 200 marks, of which 40 were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the CUET Accounts question paper:
Below is the CUET exam analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected CUET answer key will be shared shortly. Stay tuned for CUET exam analysis live updates.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 20% | 30% | 50% |
| Moderate | 45% | 40% | 30% |
| Difficult | 35% | 30% | 20% |
| TYPE OF QUESTION | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Definition-based | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Concept-based | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Application-based | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Numerical | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Figure-based | - | - | - |
| Case Study/Based on a Paragraph | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Statement/Assertion-Reasoning | - | - | 1 |
| Match the Following | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| TOPICS | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| ACCOUNTING FOR PARTNERSHIP FIRM | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| NATURE & VALUATION OF GOODWILL | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| CHANGE IN PROFIT SHARING RATIO | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| ADMISSION OF A PARTNER | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| RETIREMENT OF A PARTNER | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DEATH OF A PARTNER | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| ACCOUNTING FOR SHARE CAPITAL | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| ACCOUNTING FOR DEBENTURE | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| REDEMPTION OF DEBENTURE | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF A COMPANY | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| FINANCIAL ANALYSIS | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| COMPARATIVE & COMMON SIZE STATEMENT | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| ACCOUNTING RATIO | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION | - | 4 | 5 |
| COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Accounting for Partnership Firm | Cash Flow Statement | Financial Statements of a Company |
| Dissolution of Partnership Firm | Computerised Accounting | Financial Analysis |
| Accounting Ratios | Accounting for Share Capital | Shares |
| - | Admission of a Partner | Debentures |
The CUET Business Studies exam was conducted between 3 PM and 3:45 PM. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions for 200 marks, of which 40 were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the exam:
Below is the CUET UG exam analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected CUET answer key will be shared shortly. Stay tuned for CUET 2024 exam analysis live updates.
Difficulty-wise, the number of questions asked in this exam is listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 20% | 25% | 40% |
| Moderate | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Difficult | 40% | 35% | 30% |
Number of questions for each question type asked in the offline Business Studies exam is listed below.
| TYPE OF QUESTION | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Definition-based | 15 | 12 | 16 |
| Concept-based | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Application-based | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Numerical | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Figure-based | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Case Study/Based on a Paragraph | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Statement/Assertion-Reasoning | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Match the Following | 6 | 5 | 6 |
The number of questions from each topic in the Business Studies syllabus has been shared year-wise below.
| TOPIC NAME | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Nature & Significance of Management | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Principle of Management | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Business Environment | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Planning | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Organising | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Staffing | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Directing | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Controlling | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Financial Management | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Marketing Management | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Financial Market | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Consumer Protection Act | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship Development | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Business Environment | Principles of Management | Controlling |
| Directing | Marketing Management | Staffing |
| Entrepreneurship Development | Financial Planning | Directing |
| - | Planning | Consumer Protection |
The CUET Physical Education exam was conducted between 12 PM and 12:45 PM. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions for 200 marks, of which 40 were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the CUET exam:
The expected CUET answer key will be shared shortly. Stay tuned for CUET exam analysis 2024 live updates.
The CUET UG Geography exam was conducted between 10 AM and 10:45 AM. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions for 200 marks, of which 40 were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the CUET exam:
Below is the CUET exam analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected Geography CUET answer key will be shared shortly. Stay tuned for CUET exam analysis 2024 live updates.
Difficulty-wise, the number of questions asked in this exam is listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Moderate | 28 | 27 | 28 |
| Difficult | 6 | 7 | 8 |
The number of questions for each question type asked in the offline Geography exam is listed below.
| TYPE OF QUESTION | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Concept-based | 8 | 12 | 7 |
| Fact-based | 23 | 14 | 23 |
| Application-based | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Case Study/Based on a Paragraph | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Assertion-Reasoning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Match the Following | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| TOPICS COVERED | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Human Geography Nature and Scope | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| The World Population Distribution, Density and Growth |
1 | 2 | 2 |
| Population composition | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Human Development | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Primary Activities | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary Activities | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tertiary and Quaternary Activities | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Transport and Communication | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| International Trade | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Human Settlement | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Population: Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition | 3 | 3 | 2+5 |
| Migration | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Human Development | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Human Settlements | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Land Resources and Agriculture | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Water Resources | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Mineral and Energy Resources | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Manufacturing Industries | 1+5 | 1 | 1 |
| Planning and Sustainable Development in the Indian Context | 0 | 2 | 3+5 |
| Transport and Communication | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| International Trade | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems | 1+5 | 2 | 3 |
| TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Minerals and Energy Resources | Human Development | Human Settlement |
| Geographical Perspective on Select Issues and Problems | Manufacturing Industries | International Trade |
| Human Geography - Nature and Scope | Land Resources and Agriculture | Transport and Communication |
| - | Human Development | Primary Activities |
The CUET Mathematics exam was conducted between 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM. The prescribed paper pattern consisted of 50 questions for 200 marks, of which 40 were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the CUET exam:
Below is the CUET exam analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected CUET 2024 answer key will be shared shortly. Stay tuned for CUET exam analysis 2024 live updates.
Difficulty-wise, the number of questions asked in this exam is listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 75% | 80% | 75% |
| Moderate | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Difficult | 10% | 5% | 10% |
Number of questions for each question type asked in the offline Mathematics exam is listed below.
| TYPE OF QUESTION | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Formula-based | 10 | 24 | 20 |
| Concept-based | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Application-based | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| Case Study | 0 | 0 | 10 (2 sets) |
| Statement/Assertion-Reasoning | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Match the Following | 5 | 4 | 4 |
The number of questions from each topic in the Mathematics syllabus has been shared year-wise below.
| TYPE OF QUESTION | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Relations and Functions | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Inverse Trigonometric Functions | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Matrics and Determinants | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| Continuity and Differentiability | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Application of Derivatives | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Integrals | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Application of Integrals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Differential Equations | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Vectors and 3D Geometry | 7 | 7 | 13 |
| Linear Programming | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Probability | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Application of Derivatives | - | Matrices and Determinants |
| Integration | - | Probability, Vectors |
| Vectors and 3D Geometry | - | LPP, Relation and Function |
| - | - | Continuity and Differentiability |
| - | - | Differential Equation |
The Physics exam pattern consisted of 50 questions, of which 40 were required to be attempted for 200 marks. It began at 3 PM and concluded at 4 PM. Here is what students have reported about the CUET exam:
Below is the CUET exam 2024 analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected CUET answer key 2024 will be shared shortly. Stay tuned for CUET UG 2024 Live Exam Updates.
The difficulty-wise number of questions asked in the CUET Physics exam are listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 22% | 32% | 46% |
| Moderate | 27% | 29% | 26% |
| Difficult | 51% | 39% | 28% |
The number of questions for each question type asked in the offline Physics exam is listed below.
| TYPE OF QUESTION | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Definition-based | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Concept-based | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Application-based | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Numerical | 27 | 18 | 15 |
| Figure-based | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Case Study/Based on a Paragraph | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Statement/Assertion-Reasoning | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Match the Following | 2 | 5 | 2 |
The number of questions from each topic in the Physics syllabus has been shared year-wise below.
| TYPE OF QUESTIONS | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Electric Charges and Fields | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Electrostatic Potential and Field | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Electric Current | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Magnetic Effect of Electric Current | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Magnetism and Matter | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Alternating Current | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Ray Optics | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Wave Optics | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Atoms | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Nuclei | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Semiconductor Electronics | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Communication System | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Electric Current | Communication System | Potential and Capacitance |
| Atoms | Semiconductor Electronics | Nuclei |
| Magnetism and Matter | - | Electromagnetic Induction |
| Magnetic Effect of Electric Current | - | - |
The Hindi exam pattern consisted of 50 questions, of which 40 were required to be attempted. Here is what has been reported about this CUET exam:
Below is the CUET exam analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected CUET 2024 answer key will be shared shortly. Stay tuned for CUET UG 2024 Live Exam Updates.
The Economics exam pattern consisted of 50 questions, of which 40 were required to be attempted. Here's the CUET UG Exam Analysis 2024 for Economics:
Below is the CUET exam analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected CUET answer key 2024 will be shared shortly. Stay tuned for CUET UG 2024 Live Exam Updates.
Difficulty-wise, the number of questions asked in this exam is listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 20% | 30% | 35% |
| Moderate | 45% | 40% | 40% |
| Difficult | 35% | 30% | 25% |
The number of questions for each question type asked in the offline Economics exam is listed below.
| TYPE OF QUESTION | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Definition-based | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| Concept-based | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Application-based | 7 | 12 | 9 |
| Numerical | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Figure-based | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Case Study/Based on a Paragraph | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Statement/Assertion-Reasoning | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Match the Following | 6 | 3 | 4 |
The number of questions from each topic in the Economics syllabus has been shared year-wise below.
| TOPIC NAME | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Introduction to Micro Economics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Consumer Equilibrium & Demand | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Circular Flow of Income | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| National Income & Related Aggregates | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Measurement of National Income | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Money & Banking | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Determination of Income & Employment | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Government Budget | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Balance of Payment & Foreign Exchange | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Indian Economics on the eve of Independence | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Current Challenges Facing the Indian Economy | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Development Experience of India: A Comparison with Indian Neighbours | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Government Budget | National Income | Money & Banking |
| Poverty & Strategy of Indian Growth | Balance of Payment | Balance of Payment |
| Sustainable Development | Determination of Income & Employment | Human Capital Formation & Rural Development |
| Infrastructure | Development Experience of India | Introduction to Microeconomics |
| - | Consumer Equilibrium | Economic Reforms 1991 |
The General Test pattern consisted of 60 questions, out of which 50 were required to be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the CUET exam:
Below is the CUET exam analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected CUET 2024 answer key will be shared shortly. Stay tuned for CUET exam analysis 2024 live exam updates.
Quantitative Aptitude: Difficulty-wise, the number of questions asked in this exam is listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 90% | 80% | 80% |
| Moderate | 5% | 15% | 15% |
| Difficult | 5% | 5% | 5% |
The number of questions from each topic in the Quantitative Aptitude of the General Test syllabus has been shared year-wise below.
| TOPIC NAME | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Percentage | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Profit, Loss & Discount | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ratio, Proportion & Ages | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Partnership | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Average | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mixture & Alligations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Time & Work, Pipes & Cistern | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Time, Speed & Distance | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Linear Equation & Simplification | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Algebra, Surds & Indices | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Geometry, Coordinate Geometry | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Mensuration | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Permutation & Combination | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Probability | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trigonometry, Height & Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Progression | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Data Interpretation | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Number System | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Statistics | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Check out the overall CUET 2024 exam analysis for the Quantitative Aptitude section in the General Test, with last year's paper in the year's below.
| TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Pipes & Cistern | Simplification & Fraction | Percentage |
| LCM & HCF | Ages & Average | Profit, Loss & Simple Interest |
| Geometry & Statistics(Mean & Mode) | Ratio & Proportion | Mensuration & Time, Speed & Distance |
Reasoning Ability: The difficulty-wise number of questions asked in this exam is listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 6% | 9% | 9% |
| Moderate | 10% | 7% | 11% |
| Difficult | 2% | 1% | 0 |
Number of questions from each topic in the Reasoning Ability of General Test syllabus has been shared year-wise below.
| TOPIC NAME | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Non-verbal | 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Coding, Decoding | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Calender | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sitting Arrangement | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Clock | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Series | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Critical Reasoning | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Data Sufficiency | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Figure Counting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Venn Diagram | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranking Test | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Analogy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blood Relation | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Direction | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Probability | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Syllogism | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Missing Number of Figure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Check out the overall CUET UG Exam Analysis 2024 for the Reasoning Ability section in the General Test with last year's paper in the table below.
| TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Sitting Arrangement | Direction Test | Non-Verbal & Calender, Clock |
| Non Verbal | - | Venn Diagram |
| Ranking Test | - | Blood Relation |
Current Affairs: Difficulty-wise, the number of questions asked in this exam is listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 30% | 40% | 50% |
| Moderate | 40% | 25% | 35% |
| Difficult | 30% | 25% | 15% |
A number of questions for each question type asked in the offline General Test exam is listed below.
| TYPE OF QUESTION | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Statement-based | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fact-based | 19 | 12 | 17 |
| Chronology & Arrangement | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Match the following | 4 | 3 | 4 |
The number of questions from each topic in the Current Affairs of the General Test syllabus has been shared year-wise below.
| TOPIC NAME | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Ancient History | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Medieval History | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Modern History | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Indian Polity | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Geography | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Indian Economy | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Physics | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Biology | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Current Affairs | 12 | 4 | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | 3 | 5 |
The table below presents the overall CUET 2024 analysis for the Current Affairs section of the General Test compared with last year's paper.
| THERE'S WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Current Affairs | Indian Polity | General Science |
| Miscellaneous | - | Geography |
The English exam pattern consists of 50 questions, of which 40 must be attempted. Here is what students have reported about the CUET exam:
Below is the CUET exam analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected CUET 2024 answer key will be shared shortly. tay tuned for CUET UG 2024 Live Exam Updates.
Difficulty-wise, the number of questions asked in this exam is listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 75-80% | 80-85% | 85-90% |
| Moderate | 5-10% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Difficult | 5-10% | 5% | - |
The number of questions from each topic in the English syllabus has been shared year-wise below.
| TOPIC NAME | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| RC Based | 24 | 15 | 18 |
| Sentence Rearrangement/ Para Jumbles | 5 | 2-3 | 4 |
| One Word Substitution | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Sentence Transformation | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Spelling errors | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Analogies | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Phrases & Clauses | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Phrasal Verbs | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Conditionals | 0 | 0-1 | 0 |
| Parts of Speech | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Confusing Words | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Error spotting | 0 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Question tags | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Match the column/ Fillers | 6 | 2-3 | 0 |
| Letter Writing skills/ Adverb | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Modal Verbs, Foreign words & phrases, Narration | 0 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Idioms & Phrases | 1-2 | 2-3 | 4 |
| Tenses | 1 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Synonyms & Antonyms | 6 | 2-3 | 8 |
| Active & Passive Voice | 0 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Figures of Speech | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS INCREASED | TOPICS WHERE DIFFICULTY HAS DECREASED | TOPICS WHOSE LEVEL HAS REMAINED THE SAME |
| Reading Comprehension | Grammar | Vocabulary |
| Vocabulary | Narration & Voice | - |
| - | Error Detection | - |
The Biology exam pattern consisted of 50 questions, of which 40 were required to be attempted. ere is what students have reported about the CUET exam:
Below is the CUET exam analysis by experts conducted during this shift. The expected CUET 2024 answer key will be shared shortly. tay tuned for CUET UG 2024 Live Exam Updates.
Difficulty-wise, the number of questions asked in this exam is listed below.
| LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Easy | 45% | 35% | 35% |
| Moderate | 40% | 45% | 50% |
| Difficult | 15% | 20% | 15% |
A number of questions for each question type asked in the offline Biology exam is listed below.
| TYPE OF QUESTION | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Definition-based | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Concept-based | 12 | 16 | 14 |
| Application-based | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| Numerical | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Figure-based | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Case Study/Based on a Paragraph | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Statement/Assertion-Reasoning | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Match the Following | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The number of questions from each topic in the Biology syllabus has been shared year-wise below.
| TOPIC NAME | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Reproduction in Organisms | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Human Reproduction | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Reproductive Health | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Principles of Inheritance & Variation | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Molecular basis of inheritance | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Evolution | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Human Health & Diseases | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Microbes in Human Welfare | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Strategies for enhancement in food production | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Biotechnology: Principles & Processes | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Biotechnology & its Application | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Organisms & Population | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Biodiversity & its conservation | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Environmental Issues | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Is CUET more difficult than Boards?The difficulty level of the CUET exam cannot be compared to the board exams since both test students on different parameters. However, if you have prepared for the CBSE boards, CUET will be easier for you to attempt since there is a significant overlap in their exam syllabus. Review the CUET exam pattern to understand how much it differs from the boards and in what ways.
The CUET difficulty level for domain-specific subject papers can vary from easy to moderate for general subjects, but moderate to difficult for highly popular ones, like:
The CUET exam analysis provides valuable insights into subject-wise difficulty levels, question types, and question paper reviews.
Here's the exam analysis for 2024 for your reference:
Check CUET 2024 Complete Exam Analysis HERE
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