JNU Entrance Exam Pattern
CUET UG Pattern
- JNUEE/ CUET exam is a computer-based test (CBT), which means that it will be conducted online.
- Questions will be in MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) type
- The exam will be in 13 languages
- For the General Test, Candidates will have to attempt 50 Questions out of 60.
- For all other subjects including languages, 35/40 Questions are to be attempted out of 45/50
- The exam will be conducted in three slots per day for multiple days
CUET PG Pattern
- CUET PG will have 100 questions
- The exam is 2 hours
- The total marks will be 400
- Each correct answer carries a +4 mark and each wrong answer carries a -1
- JNUEE PG will have 2 sections. Section A- Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Knowledge, Mathematical Ability and Analytical Skills. Section B- Domain-Specific Questions
Section & Subject |
Questions Asked |
Question to be Answered |
Time Duration |
Section 1A:13 languages |
50 |
40 |
45 minutes each |
Section 1B:20 languages |
50 |
40 |
45 minutes each |
Section 2:27 domain-specific |
45/50 |
35/40 |
45 minutes each |
Section 3:General Test |
60 |
50 |
60 minutes |
Mock Test
Mock Test is a practice test that simulates the real test-taking experience. It is designed to help candidates become familiar with the actual test's format, question types, and time constraints. By taking a mock test, candidates can identify their strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies for managing their time and answering questions effectively.
Taking a mock test is important for several reasons:
- A mock test will familiarize candidates with the format of the actual test, including the number of sections, the types of questions, and the time constraints.
- It will help them practice time management skills, which are essential for success on the test.
- After taking a mock test, candidates can review their performance and identify areas where they need to improve.
- They can build their confidence and reduce their test-taking anxiety.
- Mock tests will help them identify their weaknesses and working on them will help candidates improve.
- By taking a mock test, candidates can understand the exam pattern, the weightage of each section, the level of difficulty and the type of questions that will be asked in the actual test.
Best Books
UG Study Material
Section 1- Language
- Practice sets based on Class exams – by Oswaal
- Past Year Papers of General Aptitude Tests
- NCERT Books for each domain subject
Section 2 -Domain Subjects
- R.S. Aggarwal Books for Science subjects
- Arihant Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- Geography A Comprehensive Study Guide by Mahesh Kumar Barnwal
- Handbook of Mathematics by Arihant Experts
- Civil Engineering: Conventional and Objective Type by Khurmi R.S. and Gupta J.K.
- NCERT Geography books
- Lucent's General English for all Competitive Exams
- T.S. Grewal Books for Commerce subjects
Section 3- General Test
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
- NCERT 10th standard
- Practice questions from different online sources
- Logical Reasoning Books (Logical & Analytical Reasoning and General Mental Ability)
- Data interpretation by Arun Sharma
- General and Current Affairs (General Knowledge and Current Affairs)
- Newspaper
- Current Affairs books
PG Study Material
- MA Entrance English by Vijeta Competition Editorial Board
- Sanskrit Darpan by Sheshnath Mishra
- Integral Calculus by Dr Gorakh Prasad
- Mathematical Analysis by Apostol
- CU-CET MA English Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board
- Microbiology: Questions and Answers by Purshotam Kaushik
- NCERT Economics books
- Objective Political Science by D S Tiwari
- Fundamentals of Statistics by S.C Gupta
- Development Studies by Jeffrey Haynes
- Macroeconomics by Blanchard
- MSc Mathematics by Suraj Singh
- MSc Botany by Nidhi Puri
- MSc Chemistry Entrance Examination by Dr Sunita and Dr KG Ojha
- Post Graduate Entrance Examination Botany by Arihant Experts
- Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas by Dr.Nagendra, Dr. Hardayal
- MSc Biotechnology Entrance by Vijeta Competitions
- Pathfinder Life Science Fundamentals and Practice by Pranav Kumar
- Sociological Theory by George Ritzer
- Principles of Population Studies by Asha A. Bhende and Tara Kanitk
- Concepts of Genetics by Klug W.S