Check CUET Biology paper analysis 2024 for the exam held on May 15. Students who have appeared for the CUET UG 2024 Biology exam can know the difficulty level, weightage of topics covered and CUET cut-off. Shiksha here provides a detailed CUET UG Biology Question Paper Analysis 2024 for May 15.
National Testing Agency (NTA) released the official CUET answer key 2024 Biology at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. CUET answer key 2024 provisional and CUET response sheet 2024 will be released online. Candidates will be able to challenge the CUET 2024 answer key when released. NTA conducted CUET 2024 Biology exam on May 29, 2024 for Delhi Centres. Earlier, NTA conducted CUET UG Biology exam on May 15, 2024. CUET exam for Biology was conducted for a duration of 45 minutes from 12.15 PM to 1 PM. Students who appeared for the exam can check the CUET UG Chemistry question paper analysis for shift 1 and the expected cutoff. CUET UG 2024 was held from May 15 to May 24, 2024 in Pen & Paper and Computer-Based mode. CUET UG 2024 Biology exam was conducted in offline mode. CUET 2024 Biology question paper has been released.Â
- CUET UG Biology Answer Key 2024 (Official)
- CUET UG Biology Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level
- CUET UG Biology Question Paper 2024
- CUET 2024 Biology Answer Key
- CUET UG Biology Question Paper Analysis: Expected Cut Off
CUET UG Biology Answer Key 2024 (Official)
The link to download CUET 2024 Biology answer key has been activated at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. Candidates who appeared for the CUET Biology 2024 exam will be able to download the CUET answer key PDF and individual response sheet online. The link to download the CUET 2024 answer key Biology will be updated soon below.
CUET Biology Answer Key 2024 Link Â
Commonly asked questions
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below:
- Go to- CUET Question Paper
- Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
- Click on the tab download
- Create the login details for new registrations
- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
CUET UG Language section will include 50 questions. Candidates must attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.
The language section will check 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.
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.
CUET UG Biology Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level
CUET UG 2024 Biology question paper for May 15 was moderate to easy. Students were able to attempt all questions within the given time CUET exam duration. The exam was conducted for a duration of 45 minutes. Check student reactions below:
- Ahmed Sharma says, "The paper was fine. I am from UP board. CUET is difficult than boards exam. I found the exam difficult. I was to take admission in B.Sc. Nursing. I will be appearing for English and Hindi exam"
- Bhawana says, "I am from UP board, I found CUET exam difficult. I want to take admission in B.Sc. Nursing. I will be appearing for Hindi and English."
CUET 2024 Biology: Number of Questions
| Topics |
Total |
|---|---|
| Applications of Biotechnology |
4 |
| Biodiversity and its conservation |
5 |
| Biotechnology: Principles and Processes |
4 |
| Ecosystem |
4 |
| Evolution |
4 |
| Human Health and Diseases |
4 |
| Human Reproduction |
3 |
| Microbes in Human Welfare |
3 |
| Molecular Basis of Inheritance |
5 |
| Organisms and Populations |
3 |
| Principles of Inheritance and Variation |
3 |
| Reproductive Health |
5 |
| Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants |
3 |
| Total |
50 |
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CUET UG Biology Question Paper 2024
The CUET UG 2024 Biology question paper PDF has been released. Aspirants can download the Biology question paper in PDF format.Â
Commonly asked questions
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.
Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:
Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.
Student can know repeated question types.
Help students know weak and strong sections
Helps in developing important skills.
Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.
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 |
|
Section III | 50 questions | 60 minutes |
|
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CUET 2024 Biology Answer Key
Candidates can now download the CUET 2024 Biology answer key. The answers has been provided unofficially. NTA will release the CUET 2024 Biology answer key soon.
CUET Biology Marking Scheme
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: +5
- Any incorrect option marked will be -1 mark.
- Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark.
- If more than one option is found to be correct then +5 will be given to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct then +5 will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
- If no options are found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given +5 marks.
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CUET UG Biology Question Paper Analysis: Expected Cut Off
Candidates can check the expected CUET cut off for courses requiring CUET Biology subject mapping.
| University |
B.Tech |
Integrated B.Sc.- M.Sc. |
|---|---|---|
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
Above 230 |
- |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University |
132 |
- |
| Central University of Rajasthan |
- |
Integrated M.Sc- 154-259 |
| Central University of Haryana |
EE- 331.8 CE- 181.32 |
Integrated M.Sc- 154-259 |
| Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya |
- |
- |
| Central University of Karnataka |
230-243 (depending on the course) |
B.Sc.- 232.22 to 329.5Â (depending on the course) |
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Expected CUET UG Chemistry DU Cut Off
| Name of College |
BSc Cut Off (In Percentile) |
BSc (Hons) Cut Off (In Percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| 92-94 |
99-100 |
|
| 99-100 |
99-100 |
|
| 96-98 |
99-100 |
|
| 89-90 |
99-100 |
|
| 96-98 |
97-99 |
|
| 98-100 |
99-100 |
|
| 96-98 |
97-99 |
|
| 99-100 |
96-97 |
|
| 99-100 |
94-96 |
|
| 96-98 |
99-100 |
|
| 76-78 |
78-80 |
|
| 96-98 |
96-98 |
|
| 92-93 |
99-100 |
|
| 93-95 |
99-100 |
|
| 96-98 |
99-100 |
|
| 96-98 |
99-100 |
|
| 92-94 |
96-98 |
|
| 93-94 |
96-98 |
|
| 91-92 |
95-97 |
|
| 92-93 |
94-96 |
|
| 99-100 |
98-100 |
|
| 97-99 |
97-98 |
|
| 96-97 |
96-98 |
|
| 96-97 |
97-99 |
|
| 98-99 |
98-99 |
|
| 95-96 |
96-97 |
|
| 97-98 |
96-98 |
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