CUET 2023 General Test Question Paper (Memory Based) for May 21
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET 2023 General Test section was tested in the first two slots of the exam day. While NTA will release the official CUET 2023 General Test question paper later this year, here we bring to you the CUET 2023 General Test questions based on candidate memory and expert reviews.
CUET 2023 General Test Question Paper
CUET 2023 General Test Question Paper: General Test is one of the key sections of the CUET 2023 exam. Even though this is not a compulsory section, a majority of the candidates opt for this section. Since CUET 2023 is a computer-based test (CBT), test-takers will not be able to carry the hard copy of the CUET General Test question paper outside the exam hall, but here we bring to you the memory-based questions of the General Test which students and experts have shared.
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- CUET 2023 General Test Pattern and Structure
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- CUET 2023 General Test Questions (Memory-based)
- CUET 2023 General Test Analysis
CUET 2023 General Test Pattern and Structure
Before moving to the CUET 2023 General Test question paper, take a look at the CUET pattern and structure, along with the types of questions.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Test |
50 questions to be attempted out of 60 |
60 minutes |
CUET 2023 General Test QuestionTypes
The General Test questions of the CUET exam are asked from the following areas:
CUET UG Language section will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.
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 a duration of 45 minutes to attend this section of CUET UG.
The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 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, students will get +5 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.
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General Knowledge
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Current Affairs
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General Mental Ability
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Numerical Ability
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Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8)
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Logical and Analytical Reasoning
Also Read: CUET UG 2023: Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Important Dates
CUET 2023 General Test Questions (Memory-based)
The General Test questions of CUET 2023 can be divided into two categories, Quantitative Ability or Numerical Ability, which includes Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
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CUET 2023 General Test Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation Questions
Some of the General Test questions on Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation are as follows:
Q: If 22nd January 2021 was Saturday, then what was the day of the week after 363 days?
A: Friday
Q: In a coding language, CIRCUS is written as DKUGZY. How will JOKER be written in the same language?
A: KQNIW
Q: What is the angle made by both hands of the clock when the time is 8:40?
A: 20 Degrees
Q: What is the angle made by both hands of the clock when the time is 7:42?
A: 21 Degrees
Q: What is the angle made by both hands of the clock when the time is 10:40?
CUET UG question paper for each subject will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions and no optional questions will be provided. In CUET UG 2026 there are 37 subjects- 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirement.
Candidates must attempt all the questions of the subjects selected. However, candidates must keep in mind the negative marking and select the options carefully.
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 2026. 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 |
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Section III | 50 questions | 60 minutes |
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A: 80 degrees
Q: SECOND is related to MINUTE. Day is related to _______
A: Week
Q: Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
7,8,12,39,55,180,216,----
A: 595
CUET 2023 General Test General Knowledge Questions
The General Knowledge questions of the CUET 2023 were divided into Current Affairs and Static GK. Take a look at some of the questions below:
Q: Which Indian player won the gold medal in Olympic Games Tokyo 2020?
A: Neeraj Chopra
Q: Who was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A: Rabindranath Tagore
Q: Match the following- Which rivers flow in Lucknow?
A: Gomti
Q: State the nicknames of the cities:
a. Nagpur
b. Jaipur
c. Surat
A: a. Orange City
b. Pink City
c. Silk City
Q: What is the name of the autobiography of Premchand?
A: My Life and Time Premchand
Source: Memory-based questions shared by candidates and experts on social media platforms.
Also Read: CUET 2023 Question Paper
Download Last Year's CUET General Test Question Paper PDF here
CUET 2023 General Test Analysis
According to CUET 2023 analysis and student reactions, the General Test section was of moderate to tough level of difficulty. While the GK questions were easy, the Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation questions were on the tougher lines.
Also Read: CUET Exam Analysis 2023: May 21 Shift 1 English and General Test
CUET 2023 exam is being conducted by NTA from May 21 to June 6 in 295 cities across India and abroad. As many as 14,99,688 candidates have applied for the exam. CUET is the entrance exam for undergraduate courses admission to 250 central, state, deemed, private and other universities.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
Definitely, along with LPUNEST, LPU accepts JEE (main) and CUET for B. Technical courses. The candidates can apply through any of these entrance tests and will be granted admission on the basis of valid scores, eligibility criteria, and counselling processes. The candidates would have flexibility an
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, CUET UG exam 2026 date has not been announced yet. It is expected that National Testing Agency will announce the CUET exam date 2026 anytime soon. The exam is expected to be scheduled in May-June. Candidates willing to appear for the exam must make sure to register for the exam online. As per th
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The exam (CUET UG 2025) was held from May 13 to early June (roughly) for many programmes.
The counselling/admission process for BCA programmes at many universities began in July 2025. For example, one news source for a university in Indore said counselling and registration “will soon open … likely b
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks ago
No you can't. To get admission in ipu in BBA LLB course you have to give CLAT Exam
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 weeks ago
Career College Bhopal provides CUET Scholarships. Students who have appeared for the CUET exam are eligible for this scholarship. Shortlisted students get 10% waiver in the fee under this scholarship.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 weeks ago
The table below shows the top colleges in India accepting CUET scores along with their tuition fees:
Top Colleges | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
Hindu College | INR 86,010 |
Miranda House | INR 19,014 |
Hansraj College | INR 540 |
Kirori Mal College | INR 50,445 |
ARSD College | INR 540 |
Disclaimer: This info. is taken from official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
You can't do BBA from CUET with PCB in 12 th as CUET requires the same subjects as in 12th for BBA you need math's English and general test
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month ago
No, Bapuji Academy of Management & Research (BAMR) is not under CUET. The academy accepts the scores of certain other entrance exams such as, MAT/PGCET/KMAT. Candidates who have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) can apply for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, Terna Global Business School is not under CUET. Rather the college accepts scores of various other entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, MAH-CET, etc. Candidates are not required to appear for the CUET exam rather they must appear for any of these exams.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital is not under CUET. Instead the college accepts the scores of the UPMT exam for admission to the BHMS course. This is the Uttaranchal Pre-Medical Test and is conducted by the State Government of Uttarakhand at different centres.
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Contributor-Level 10
CUET previous year question papers have been released for CUET 2025. 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 2026 will be scheduled tentatively in May/June in CBT mode. CUET previous year question papers for 2025 is available for downlaod. Candidates can download the CUET 2025-2022 question papers here.