CUET UG 2024 General Test Answer Key (Out) & Question Paper Analysis

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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Check CUET General Test paper analysis 2024 for the exam held on May 15. Students who have appeared for the CUET UG 2024 General Test exam can know the difficulty level, weightage of topics covered and CUET cut-off. Shiksha here provides a detailed CUET UG General Test Question Paper Analysis 2024 for May 15.

Check CUET General Test paper analysis 2024 for the exam held on May 15. Students who have appeared for the CUET UG 2024 General Test exam can know the difficulty level, weightage of topics covered and CUET cut-off. Shiksha here provides a detailed CUET UG General Test Question Paper Analysis 2024 for May 15.

CUET UG 2024 General Test Analysis

CUET UG 2024 General Test Analysis

National Testing Agency (NTA) released official CUET answer key 2024 general test at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. CUET 2024 General Test exam was held on May 29 for Delhi Centres. NTA conducted CUET UG General Test exam on May 15, 2024. CUET exam for General Test was conducted for a duration of 60 minutes from 5 PM to 6 PM. Students who appeared for the exam can know the CUET UG General Test question paper analysis for shift 1 and expected cutoff. CUET UG 2024 was held from May 15 to May 24, 2024 in Pen & Paper and Computer-Based mode. CUET result 2024 will be announced soon after the release of answer key.

Table of contents
  • CUET 2024 General Test Answer Key
  • CUET UG General Test Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level
  • CUET 2024 General Test Answer Key
  • CUET UG General Test Question Paper 2024
  • CUET 2024 General Test Answer Key (Unofficial)
  • CUET UG General Test Question Paper Analysis: Expected Cut Off

CUET 2024 General Test Answer Key

CUET General Test 2024 answer key has been released by NTA at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. Candidates who appeared for the CUET General Test exam 2024 on May 19 and May 29, 2024 will be able to download the CUET answer key pdf and CUET response sheet 2024 online. The response sheet for CUET general test 2024 is shared on candidate's registered email ID. 

CUET General Test 2024 Answer Key
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?
A: 

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:

  1. Go to- CUET Question Paper
  2. Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
  3. Click on the tab download
  4. Create the login details for new registrations
  5. Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
  6. Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?
A: 

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 UG General Test Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level

CUET UG 2024 General Test 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:

Ratnika says, "General Test was moderate not so hard. I appeared for English and General Test. I am from CBSE board. CUET is little more difficult than Boards. Most of the questions were from mathematical and logical reasoning. I wish to take admission in B.Com (Hons.) in SRCC"

Rishabh jain says, "General Test was moderately difficult and time was not sufficient. I am from CBSE board. Questions were similar from boards examination. I wish to take admission in B.com Hons. in North campus and in BMS from Shaheed Sukhdev College"

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CUET 2024 General Test Answer Key

CUET General Test 2024 answer key will be released anytime soon by NTA at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. Candidates who appeared for the CUET General Test exam 2024 on May 19 and May 29, 2024 will be able to download the answer key pdf and CUET response sheet 2024 online. The response sheet for CUET general test 2024 will be shared on candidate's registered email ID. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?
A: 

Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:

  1. Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.

  2. Student can know repeated question types.

  3. Help students know weak and strong sections

  4. Helps in developing important skills.

  5. Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
A: 

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

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only

Section III

50 questions

60 minutes

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

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CUET UG General Test Question Paper 2024

The CUET UG 2024 General Test question paper PDF is available. Aspirants will be able to download the General Test question paper in PDF format. Check CUET UG General Test 2024 questions below:

CUET 2024 General Test Question Paper

CUET 2024 General Test Answer Key (Unofficial)

Candidates can now download the CUET 2024 general test answer key PDF. The official answer key will be released by NTA soon after the exams are conducted.

CUET 2024 General Test Answer Key PDF

CUET General Test 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 np 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 General Test Question Paper Analysis: Expected Cut Off

Candidates can check the expected CUET cut off for courses requiring CUET General Test subject mapping.

Universities

B.A (Hons.) English Cut Off

DU Cut off Percentile

95+

BHU Cut-off Score (Normalized)

170+

Jamia Millia Islamia Cut off

65-80

B.R Ambedkar University Cut off Marks (Out of 850)

600-700

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Expected CUET UG English DU Cut Off

Name of College

BA Cut Off (In Percentile)

BA (Hons) Cut Off (In Percentile)

Lady Sri Ram College for Women

97-99

90-92

Gargi College

99+

97.5-98.5

Hans Raj College

98.5-99.5

96-98

Daulat Ram College

99+

98-99.5

Acharya Narendra Dev College

95-96

96.5-98

Aditi Mahavidyalaya

96-97

92-94

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

97.5-98.5

96-98

Bharati College

95-97

96-98

Bhim Rao Ambedkar College

96-97

96-98

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce

98-99

96-98

Deshbandhu College

88-90

80-82

Hindu College

99+

96-98

Janki Devi Memorial College

98.5-99.5

91-93

Jesus & Mary College

99+

95-96

Kirori Mal College

98-99.5

96-98

Lakshmi Bai College for Women

96-97

92-94

Maharaja Agrasen College

95-96

92-94

Maharshi Valmiki College of Education

95-96

90-91

Maitreyi College for Women

97-98

92-93

Mata Sundri College for Women

96-97

94-96

Miranda House

99-100

98-100

Moti Lal Nehru College

98.5-99.0

98-99

Rajdhani College

97-99

97-99

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98-99

97.5-98.5

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99+

98-100

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97-98

97-99

Sri Ram College of Commerce

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Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College

98-99

97-98

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology does offer scholarship based on CUET score. This scholarship is open for all UG courses of Faculty of Science and Technology and BBA. Below is the criteria:

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