CUET Domain Subject Selection 2023, Check Exam pattern and Other Details

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Check this article for all the details related to CUET Domain Subject Selection and know how to choose the CUET Domain Subject Selection sections.
 

CUET (central University Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance examination  conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission in several UG and PG courses of the prestigious Central Universities all over India. The universities like Jamia Millia Islamia, the University of Delhi, and Jawaharlal Nehru University are also participating in the CUET exam. There are different subjects that candidates can choose to apply for in CUET. A careful selection of subjects is of utmost importance if you want admission in the best Universities and Colleges. Read CUET Domain Subject Selection here which will further help you select the subjects of your choice.  If you are preparing for CUET and need expert guidance then subscribe to our Free- CUET Foundation Classes.

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Table of Contents

  1. CUET Exam Pattern
  2. CUET Domain-Specific Subjects List
  3. How to Choose Domain-Specific Subject?
  4. CUET Domain-Specific Subject Selection: Important Points

 

CUET Exam Pattern 

The CUET exam pattern is the most important thing a candidate should know about. With the help of the exam pattern, the candidate will be able to check the marking scheme and the structure of the examination. Below is the complete CUET Exam pattern:
Section
Subjects
Questions to be Attempted
Type of Questions
Duration
Section I A Languages This section consists of 13 different languages There are a total of 50 questions and the candidate must attempt 40 questions To test the Language through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passage-Factual, Narrative, Literary (Literary aptitude and Vocabulary) There is a total of 45 minutes for each language
Section I B Languages This section has 20 languages apart from Section IA
Section II Domain There is a total of 27 Domains specific subjects under this section. Candidates can choose a maximum of 06 Domains as desired by applicable universities/Universities There are a total of 40 questions to be attempted out of 50
  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions
  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12th syllabus only
There is a total of 45 minutes for each Domain-Specific Subject.
Section III- General test For any such undergraduate programs offered by the university where a General Test is being used for admission. There are a total of 60 questions to attempt out of 75
  • Input text can be used for MCQ-based Questions.
  • General Mental ability, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning
60 Minutes
 
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CUET Domain-Specific Subjects List

Below is the list of all the CUET Domain-Specific Subjects:
  • Psychology
  • Sanskrit
  • Sociology
  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Performing Art
  • Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga
  • Dance (Kathak/ Bharatanatyam/ Kathakali/ Oddissi/ Kuchipudi/ Manipuri)
  • Drama-Theatre
  • (iii)/Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion)
  • Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Home Science
  • Knowledge tradition practices in India
  • Legal Studies
  • Mass media/ Mass Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Economics/ Business Economics
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Fine arts / visual arts (Sculpture painting) / commercial art
  • Geography/ Geology
  • History
  • Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental studies
  • Computer science/ informative Practices
  • Accountancy/BookKeeping
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology


How to Choose CUET Domain Subject?

There are a total of 9 tests a candidate can take in the following manner:
  • Maximum two languages from Section IA and Section IB together, maximum six Domain Subjects from Section II and General Tests from Section II. Or,
  • Maximum 3 languages from Section IA and section IB together, maximum 5 Domain Subjects from Section II and General Test from Section I.
Below is the table which describes the section’s combination and the section can be selected with other varieties:
Combination
   Number of Subjects
Maximum Total test
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Combination 1
2
6
1
9
Combination 2
3
5
1
9
 

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CUET Domain Subject Selection Important Points

Below are some important points that the candidate should keep in mind while selection g the CUET Domain Subject Selection:
  • When choosing Languages/domain-specific Subjects/and General Tests, candidates must refer to the requirements of their selected university, as choices must meet the university's standards.
  • Interdisciplinary topics exist in several domain-specific subjects. In those fields, there will be two sections, with Section A being required for everyone. Section B may have various Sub Sections from which an applicant may choose one or more, depending on the program/eligibility university's requirements.
  • Candidates must consult their selected university's requirements while choosing Languages, domain-specific Subjects, and General Tests, as their choices must meet the university's requirements.
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What are the domain subjects in CUET?

  • Psychology
  • Sanskrit
  • Sociology
  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Performing Art
  • Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga
  • Dance (Kathak/ Bharatanatyam/ Kathakali/ Oddissi/ Kuchipudi/ Manipuri)
  • Drama-Theatre
  • (iii)/Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion)
  • Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Home Science
  • Knowledge tradition practices in India
  • Legal Studies
  • Mass media/ Mass Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Economics/ Business Economics
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Fine arts / visual arts (Sculpture painting) / commercial art
  • Geography/ Geology
  • History
  • Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental studies
  • Computer science/ informative Practices
  • Accountancy/BookKeeping
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology

How many domain subjects we can choose in CUET?

There is a total of 27 Domains specific subjects under this section. Candidates can choose a maximum of 06 Domains as desired by applicable universities/Universities

Is there negative marking for CUET?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks on each wrong answer.

Is one month enough for CUET?

Yes, 1 month is enough for the CUET preparation.

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