CGCUET Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
CGCUET 2025
Registration - 14 Nov '24 - 15 Oct '25
Chandigarh Group of Colleges prescribes the CGCUET 2025 exam pattern. As per the exam pattern, the question paper will be divided into two sections. The sections for each stream will be different. CGCUET 2025 will be conducted in online mode only.
The CGC mohal conducts CGCUET, scholarship examination cosnucted for individuals aspiring to pursue advanced studies. Those in search of financial aid to undertake undergraduate programs in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Law, Computer Application, Journalism, or Science fields are encouraged to participate in this examination. The CGCUET Scholarship is exclusively available for undergraduate programs and is awarded based on the scores achieved in the examination.
CGC admission process is conducted in following steps:
- Visit official website of CGCUET to sign up.
- After signing up, candidate will receive their login ID and password via SMS and email.
- Log in using ID and password, and complete profile.
- Pay the fee and schedule exam slot within 15 days or before the deadline.
- Once completed, access the syllabus and sample papers on dashboard.
- Take the CGCUET examination on scheduled date and time.
- Your results will be declared within 24 hours.
As per the CGCUET exam pattern, the question paper will be divided intor two sections. The CGCUET exam will include multiple choice questions. Candidates will have to attempt 50 questions in 50 minutes duration. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answers and candidates will be rewarded 2 marks for every correct answer.
- CGCUET 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
- CGCUET 2025 Exam Pattern: Section A (Compulsory for All)
- FAQs on CGCUET Exam Pattern
CGCUET 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
Check the table below to know about the CGCUET exam pattern
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Pattern of question | Multiple Choice Question |
| Duration of exam | 50 minutes |
| Marking scheme | +2 for every correct answer |
| Negative marking | No |
| Number of sets | 3 sets |
| Number of sections | Two sections |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, it is compulsory for all candidates across streams to appear for CGCUET Part A. The Part A will consist of four sections i.e., Basic English, Basic Computers, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Knowledge. The subjects in Part B will vary for candidates according to stream.
Refer the table below to know the CGCUET exam pattern for Part A and Part B:
CGCUET Exam Pattern Part A
| Subjects | Number of Question | Marks |
| Basic English | 10 | 20 |
| Basic Computers | 5 | 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 5 | 50 |
CGCUET Exam Pattern Part B
| Stream | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Class 12th Science + Maths | 25 | 50 |
| Class 12th Science + Biology | 25 | 50 |
| Class 12th Commerce | 25 | 50 |
| Class 12th Humanities | 25 | 50 |
No, there is no negative marking in CGCUET exam. As per the CGCUET marking scheme:
- Candidate will get two marks for every correct answer.
- No marks will be deducted for wrong answer or not attempted question.
CGCUET exam will consist of 50 questions, 25 questions in Part A and 25 queestions in Part B. The maximum marks for CGCUET exam is 100 marks.
CGCUET 2025 Exam Pattern: Section A (Compulsory for All)
Refer the table below to know the CGCUET 2025 exam pattern for Part A:
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Basic English | 10 |
| Basic Computers | 5 |
| Quantutative Aptitude | 5 |
| General Knowledge | 5 |
| Total | 25 |
Refer the table below to know the stream-wise CGCUET exam pattern and subjects for Part B:
| Class 12th Science + Maths | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Physics and Chemistry | 13 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| Total | 25 |
| Class 12th Science + Biology | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Physics and Chemistry | 13 |
| Biology | 12 |
| Total | 25 |
| Class 12th Commerce | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Accountancy | 10 |
| Business Studies | 7 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Total | 25 |
| Class 12th Humanities | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| History | 10 |
| Political Science | 7 |
| Geography | 8 |
| Total | 25 |
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Refer the table below to know the CGCUET syllabus for Science students:
| Science (with Mathematics or Biology) | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Syllabus |
| Physics | 1. Measurement 2. Kinematics and Laws of Motion 3. Work, Energy and Power 4. Rotational Motion 5. Thermodynamics 6. Oscillations and Waves 7. Electrostatics 8. Current Electricity 9. Magnetism and Electromagnetic induction 10. Optics |
| Chemistry | 1. States of matter 2. Atomic structure, Chemical bonding and molecular structure 3. Chemical Thermodynamics 4. Redox reactions and electrochemistry 5. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties 6. General principles and processes of isolation of metals 7. Hydrogen 8. s, p, d and f block elements 9. Co-ordination compounds 10. Hydrocarbons 11. Organic compounds containing halogens 12. Organic compounds containing oxygen 13. Organic compounds containing nitrogen 14. Polymers |
| Mathematics | 1. Sets, Relations and Functions 6. Limits, Continuity and Differentiability |
| Biology | 1. Biological Classification 7. Ecology & Environment |
CGCUET syllabus for section A will be divided across four parts: basic English, Basic Computers, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude. Refer the table below to know the CGCUET syllabus for section A:
| Subjects | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Basic English | 1. Comprehension 2. Transformation of Sentences 3. Voice (Active and Passive) 4. Agreement of Subject and Verb 5. Rearrangement of sentences 6. Synonym and Antonym 7. Error detection 8. Idioms and phrases 9. Punctuation and Articles 10. Tenses 11. Clauses and phrase |
| Basic Computers | 1. Fundamentals of information Technology. 6. Multimedia Devices |
| General Knowledge | 1. Sports 2. Current Affairs 3. topics related to sports, 4. national and international awards, 5. current banking news, government schemes, inventions, 6. politics, 7. economy |
| Quantitatuve Aptitude | 1. Problems on Age 2. Averages, Mean, Median and Mode 3. Discount 4. Number Series and number system 5. LCM and HCF 6. Permutation and Combinations 7. Points, lines and angles 8. Probability 9. Profit and Loss 10. Ratio and Proportions 11. Simple and Compound Interest 12. Time and Work |
Refer the table below to know the CGCUET syllabus for Humaities students:
| Humanities | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Syllabus |
| Political Science |
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| Geography |
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| History |
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FAQs on CGCUET Exam Pattern
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Refer the table below to know the CGCUET scholarship percebtage in stage 1:
| Marks | Scholarship Percentage |
|---|---|
| 30-39.99 | Eligible for admission |
| 40-49.99 | 10% |
| 50-59.99 | 20% |
| 60-69.99 | 30% |
| 70-79.99 | 50% |
| 80-89.99 | 75% |
| 90-92.99 | 85% |
| 93 and above | 100% |
Yes, candidates can reschedule the CGCUET exam date within the 15 days of registration. Students will not be able to reschedule the exam date of they surpass the 15 days from the date of the registration. Candidates will get the second chance of exam if they missed it on the first chance. Stage 1 of CGCUET is conducted from December to May and Stage 2 is conducted from June 2025 to August end 2025.
Candidates seeking financial assistance for higher education in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Law, Computer Applications, Journalism, or Science must take the CGCUET. The scholarship is available only for undergraduate programs, and the CGCUET Scholarship is awarded based on the points earned in the exam.
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