CUET-PG Pattern

The CUET PG negative marking scheme, while aiming to reduce guesswork and promote accuracy, also has some potential disadvantages:

• Increased Exam Anxiety: The fear of losing marks for incorrect answers can significantly increase exam anxiety among candidates, potentially hindering their performance.
• Disadvantage for Less Confident Candidates: Candidates who are less confident or prone to making minor errors may be disproportionately penalized, even if they have a good overall understanding of the subject matter.
• Focus on Avoiding Mistakes: The emphasis on avoiding negative marks can shift the focus from demonstrating knowledge to simply minimizing errors, potentially discouraging deeper learning and critical thinking.
• Unfairness in Certain Situations: In some cases, negative marking may be perceived as unfair, such as when candidates are faced with ambiguous questions or unexpected twists in the exam format.

The CUET PG negative marking scheme aims to discourage random guessing and encourage thoughtful consideration of answers. Here's a breakdown of its potential advantages: 

• Reduced Guesswork: By deducting marks for incorrect answers, candidates are less likely to randomly guess, promoting a more accurate assessment of their knowledge. 
• Focus on Accuracy: The scheme incentivizes candidates to focus on answering questions they are confident about, rather than attempting all questions regardless of their understanding.  
• Fairer Competition: Negative marking can create a more level playing field by reducing the impact of lucky guesses and emphasizing genuine understanding of the subject matter.
• Strategic Decision-Making: It encourages candidates to develop strategic test-taking skills, such as identifying and skipping questions they are unsure about.

A modification in the CUET PG test design means that this year's CUET PG 2024 cut-off will be calculated from a total mark of 300. It used to be 400 marks earlier. The participating universities are conducting separate CUET PG 2024 counseling sessions on their official websites. In 2024, NTA won't be involved in the CUET PG counseling process. Candidates wishing to learn more about the CUET PG 2024 counseling rounds are asked to continue checking out the official websites of the participating universities. In 2024, master's degree programs will be admitted to 190 CUET PG participating universities (central, state, private, and others). The counseling process for the CUET PG 2024 has begun at the University of Delhi.

Candidates must note that section A of the CUET PG examination 2024 question paper is important. The following section tests the language ability and general awareness knowledge of the candidate. The section includes questions based on : 

•English Language: Vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and writing skills

•General Awareness: Current affairs, history, geography, science, and technology

•Mathematical Aptitude: Basic mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills

•Analytical Skills: Critical thinking, reasoning, and logical analysis . 

To know more about the examination, refer to the official website of the examination.