CUET UG: NTA Hybrid Exam Mode, 6 Subject Limit, and Normalization Guidelines

Hybrid Examination Format by NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) for central, state, deemed, and private universities across India in a Hybrid Format.

High-registration subjects (including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, English, and General Test) utilize Pen-and-Paper OMR format. Subjects with lower registrations continue in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.

• Testing Mode: Hybrid (OMR for high-registration subjects, CBT for specialized subjects)
• Subject Limit: Maximum 6 subjects allowed across languages, domains, and general test
• Exam Duration: 45 minutes for general papers, 60 minutes for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Accountancy
• Official Portal: exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/

Subject Selection and Marking Scheme

Candidates can choose up to 6 test papers across Section 1 (Languages), Section 2 (Domain Subjects), and Section 3 (General Test). Limiting choices to 6 papers allows students to meet eligibility requirements across multiple universities without exam fatigue.

Each correct answer awards +5 marks, while an incorrect response incurs a deduction of -1 mark.

Mapping University Eligibility with Board Syllabus

Map your target degree programs across universities like DU, BHU, and JNU against required domain subjects to ensure your 6 papers cover all course prerequisites.

Because CUET domain papers strictly test the NCERT Class 12 syllabus, strong board preparation directly boosts your CUET score. When practicing numerical MCQs, use Doubtclip whiteboard videos to master step-by-step problem solving.

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