CUET UG marking scheme: +5 for each correct answer and −1 for each wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted questions. The paper has 50 questions for 250 marks. Score = (correct × 5) − (wrong × 1).
CUET UG Exam Pattern 2026-2027
| Section | Questions | Marks | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUET UG (one subject paper) | 50 | 250 | +5 / −1 |
| Mode | Computer-based test |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes per subject |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
Each subject paper has 50 compulsory questions for 250 marks. Calculate each subject separately; universities use subject-wise normalised scores.
How the CUET UG score is calculated
Example: 15 correct and 5 wrong in a section → (15 × 5) − (5 × 1) = 70 marks. Each wrong answer costs 1 mark(s) — 20% of what a correct answer earns — so guess only when you can eliminate options.
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How to calculate your CUET UG score
- Download the official answer key and your response sheet.
- Count correct and wrong answers in each section.
- Enter them above — the score updates instantly.
FAQs
What is the CUET UG marking scheme?
+5 for each correct answer and −1 for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions get 0.
How many questions are in CUET UG?
CUET UG (one subject paper): 50 questions, 250 marks. Duration: 60 minutes per subject.
Is this CUET UG score the final score?
It is your raw score from the answer key. The official result may apply normalisation, bonus marks for dropped questions, or conversion to percentiles.
Is the calculator free and private?
Yes — it runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
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Exam patterns are based on the latest official notifications (reviewed September 2026). Always confirm with the current notification — if the pattern changes, section-wise entries still let you calculate correctly.