CUET UG 2024 Political Science Answer Key (Soon) & Question Paper Analysis May 18

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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CUET UG 2026 Exam

11 May '26 - 31 May '26

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CUET UG Political Science answer key and question paper analysis help students to get an insight about the examination. In addition to CUET UG Political Science difficulty level, students can check the topic-wise questions asked and CUET UG cutoff for Political Science here.

CUET UG Political Science answer key and question paper analysis help students to get an insight about the examination. In addition to CUET UG Political Science difficulty level, students can check the topic-wise questions asked and CUET UG cutoff for Political Science here. Shiksha has made available a detailed CUET UG Political Science Question Paper Analysis 2024 for May 18 exam for a complete evaluation.

CUET UG 2024 Political Science Paper Analysis

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the official CUET Political Science answer key 2024. Firstly, the provisional CUET Pol Science answer key will be made available on the official website. Thereafter, the final CUET UG 2024 answer key will be released for students. Candidates will be able to check the NTA CUET answer key 2024 political science from exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/.

CUET Political Science 2024 Answer Key (Soon)

Table of contents
  • CUET 2024 Political Science Question Paper Analysis
  • CUET UG 2024 Political Science Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level
  • CUET UG Political Science Question Paper 2024
  • CUET UG 2024 Political Science Question Paper Analysis: Expected Cut Off

CUET 2024 Political Science Question Paper Analysis

National Testing Agency (NTA) has conducted the CUET UG 2024 Political Science exam on May 18, 2024. The Political Science exam was conducted between 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM. Students can check the difficulty level and CUET UG 2024 Political Science question paper with answers from this page. CUET UG 2024 exam was conducted between May 15 to May 24, 2024, in hybrid mode i.e. Pen & Paper and Computer-Based mode.

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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 2024 Political Science Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level

The overall difficulty level of the CUET 2024 Political Science paper was easy. The political science exam was NCERT-based. Students are suggested to keep checking this page to get CUET UG 2024 political science paper analysis. 

Akash says "CUET 2024 political science question paper was easy. All the questions were from NCERT textbooks. However, questions from Indian relations were comparatively more. 

Another student, Ritik says,  "The CUET UG 2024 political science paper was easy for those who had studied from the NCERT textbook. The questions were direct and to the point. Three match the following and five statement-based questions were in the CUET UG political science question paper."

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CUET UG Political Science Question Paper 2024

Students can now download CUET UG 2024 Political Science question paper PDF from below. The CUET UG Political Science question paper with answers will help students to estimate marks secured in the political science exam. Students can read this article to know CUET UG 2024 Political Science important questions.

CUET 2024 Political Science Question Paper PDF

CUET 2024 Political Science Answer Key PDF

CUET 2024 Political Science answer key PDF includes all the correct answers of questions asked in the exam. Students can check the CUET 2024 marking scheme for Political Science exam from below:

CUET 2024 Political Science Answer Key

CUET Political Science Marking Scheme

  • +5 marks will be awarded for each correct answer
  • -1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect option marked.
  • No marks will be awarded for Unanswered/Marked for Review questions.
  • 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.
  • If all options are found to be correct then +5 will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
  • 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.

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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 2024 Political Science Question Paper Analysis: Expected Cut Off

Students can check the expected CUET cut off for courses where CUET Political Science subjects can be aligned.

University

B.A (Hons)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

170

BBAU

18.9

Allahabad University (AU)

All registered candidates

Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

500 and above

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CUET UG Political Science DU Cut Off 2024 (Expected)

Students can check the expected CUET 2024 Political Science cutoff for Delhi University from below: 

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

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce

98-99

96-98

Hindu College

99+

96-98

Bhim Rao Ambedkar College

96-97

96-98

Jesus & Mary College

99+

95-96

Deshbandhu College

88-90

80-82

Lakshmi Bai College for Women

96-97

92-94

Janki Devi Memorial College

98.5-99.5

91-93

Maharshi Valmiki College of Education

95-96

90-91

Kirori Mal College

98-99.5

96-98

Mata Sundri College for Women

96-97

94-96

Maharaja Agrasen College

95-96

92-94

Moti Lal Nehru College

98.5-99.0

98-99

Maitreyi College for Women

97-98

92-93

Ramanujan College

98-99

97.5-98.5

Miranda House

99-100

98-100

Rajdhani College

97-99

97-99

Ramjas College

99+

98-100

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College

97-98

97-99

Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College

98-99

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