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Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test Exam Pattern 2027
Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test Exam Pattern
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights
UPSEE (UPCET) has been replaced with CUET UG and CUET PG 2024 exams. Candidates appearing for CUET 2024 can take admission to institutes in Uttar Pradesh. The CUET 2024 UG and PG exam pattern is defined by the NTA.
- CUET UG will be held in hybrid mode.
- CUET PG will be conducted in online mode only.
- CUET exam pattern differs for each of the UG and PG programs.
- CUET PG 2024 question paper will include objective-type questions i.e., Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Computer-based Test/OMR |
| Exam Duration | CUET UG: 45 Minutes for domain subject, 60 minutes for General Test |
| CUET PG: 105 minutes | |
| Nature of Questions in CUET UG | MCQs/OMR |
| Number of Questions in CUET PG | 75 |
| Marking Scheme | CUET UG: +5 for every correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer |
| CUET PG: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern 2024
The total number of questions in UPCET (CUET) 2024 varies for each paper depending on the course. The detailed pattern for each course is covered in the section below.
UPSEE (UPCET) Marking Scheme 2024
UPCET (CUET UG) Marking Scheme 2024 is the same for all papers. The following table shows the marking scheme.
| Type of Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +5 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unanswered Question | 0 |
UPCET 2024 Exam Medium
UPCET is now replaced with CUET UG and CUET PG. The medium of the exam will be held as per the norms released by NTA. The medium of CUET PG is English except for Language based subjects.
For CUET UG, the following medium will be followed.
UPCET Exam Pattern 2024
The UPCET exam pattern for 2024 is based on the CUET (Common University Entrance Test) structure. The pattern varies depending on the paper a candidate appears for.
The number of questions in UPCET 2024 ranges from 50 to 60, depending on the paper. For CUET PG, there are 75 questions based on the domain subject.
| Section & Subject | Questions Asked | Question to be Answered | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1A: Languages | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes each |
| Section 1B: Languages | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes each |
| Section 2: Domain-specific | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes each* |
| Section 3: General Test | 60 | 50 | 60 minutes |
Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for UPCET (CUET) 2024 is uniform across all courses. Candidates get +5 marks for each correct answer.
1 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer. For CUET PG, +4 marks are awarded for a correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect one.
Exam Mode
UPCET has been removed, and candidates must follow the CUET exam pattern for UG and PG. CUET UG is conducted in a hybrid mode, while CUET PG is held in online mode.
Negative Marking
Previously, there was no negative marking in the UPCET entrance examination. However, due to its replacement with the CUET exam, there is negative marking in both CUET UG and CUET PG.
The negative marking is -1 mark in both CUET UG and CUET PG.
Language Options and Examination Centres
The language chosen for the exam determines the examination centres available to a candidate. English is available at all examination centres.
| Language | Examination Centre |
|---|---|
| English | All examination centres |
| English and Hindi | All examination centres |
| English and Assamese | Examination centres in Assam |
| English and Bengali | Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| English and Gujarati | Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| English and Kannada | Examination Centres in Karnataka |
| English and Malayalam | Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| English and Marathi | Examination Centres in Maharashtra |
| English and Odia | Examination Centres in Odisha |
| English and Punjabi | Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
| English and Tamil | Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| English and Telugu | Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| English and Urdu | All Examination Centres in India |
Syllabus
Instead of the UPCET syllabus, candidates need to check the CUET UG and CUET PG syllabus 2024.
Preparation Tips
Candidates should plan their preparation schedule and focus on important topics that carry maximum weight. The following tips can help in scoring well in UPSEE (UPCET) 2024.
- Read the instructions carefully to know any changes in the UPCET Exam Pattern 2024.
- Take mock tests twice a week to check improvement.
- Know your strengths and weaknesses.
- After going through the syllabus once, increase the number of mock tests taken.
- Test series are also available online.
UPCET 2024 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for UPCET (CUET) 2024 is the same for all courses. Candidates receive +5 marks for each correct answer.
- +5 marks for a correct answer in CUET UG.
- -1 mark for an incorrect answer in CUET UG.
- +4 marks for a correct answer in CUET PG.
- -1 mark for an incorrect answer in CUET PG.
Number of Questions in UPCET 2024
The number of questions in UPCET 2024 depends on the paper a candidate appears for. The count varies from 50 to 60 questions.
For CUET PG, there are 75 questions based on the domain subject.
UPCET 2024 Exam Mode
UPCET has been replaced by the CUET exam pattern for both UG and PG. CUET UG is conducted in a hybrid mode.
CUET PG is held in online mode.
Negative Marking in UPCET 2024
There was no negative marking in the previous UPCET entrance examination. Since UPCET is replaced by CUET, negative marking now applies.
There is a negative marking of -1 mark in both CUET UG and CUET PG.
UPCET 2024 Syllabus
The UPCET syllabus is no longer used. Candidates must check the CUET UG and CUET PG syllabus for 2024 instead.