Candidates appearing for UG papers must refer to the pattern of CUET exam. NTA, in 2024, implemented significant changes in CUET exam pattern. As per the changes, the test will be conducted in both online as well as pen and paper-based mode. However, ICAR AIEEA test pattern for PG and PhD courses remains unchanged as of now. The same will be conducted in CBT mode. Also, options are flexible in CUET, in which candidates can choose from 13 languages to attempt their papers. The medium set for PG and PhD courses is only English. Aspirants can refer to the below-mentioned exam pattern for both exams.
Mode of Examination
- CUET will be conducted in both pen and paper/ computer-based test (CBT) mode
- ICAR AIEEA will be administered only in computer-based test (CBT) mode\
Exam Duration
The exam will be conducted for a total of 2 hours duration with no sectional time limit. However, in CUET exam, there will be 45 minutes of time duration allotted for Section 1A, Section 1B, and Section 2. Section 3 will have 60 minute time allocation. Papers like Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, and Computer Science/ Informatics Practices will have a 45-minute time duration.
Examination Medium/ Language
The medium and language options for ICAR AIEEA and CUET UG are as follows:
Examination Languages of Setting Question Paper
| CUET | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu |
|---|---|
| ICAR AIEEA | English |
Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for both exams is tabulated below:
| Particulars | ICAR AIEEA | CUET UG |
|---|---|---|
| Correct answer | +4 | +5 |
| Incorrect attempts | -1 | -1 |
| Unattempted | 0 | 0 |
ICAR AIEEA Question Paper Pattern
The question paper pattern is set for only PhD, as detailed below:
| Sections/ Part | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A- General Knowledge/ Reasoning Ability | 20 | 80 |
| Part B Core Group | 50 | 200 |
| Part C Specialized Subject | 50 | 200 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
CUET Question Paper Pattern
The pattern of CUET question paper has been tabulated below:
| Sections/ Part | Total Number of Questions | Number of Questions to be Attempted | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1A: Languages | 50 | 40 | 200 |
| Section 1B: Languages | 50 | 40 | 200 |
| Section 2: Domain-specific | 50 | 40 | 200 |
| Section 3: General Test | 60 | 50 | 250 |
| Total | 210 | 170 | 850 |
