CUET (UG) Marking Scheme
Direct answer: CUET (UG) awards marks for each correct answer and applies a penalty for wrong answers, with no penalty for unattempted questions, under the standard scheme. Because the exact marks and penalty are set per cycle, confirm them on cuet.nta.nic.in before you finalise your attempt strategy.
How CUET marking works
- Correct answer: awarded marks (value set per cycle).
- Wrong answer: a penalty (negative marking) under the standard scheme.
- Unattempted: usually no penalty.
Attempt strategy under negative marking
Eliminate before you guess. With a penalty for wrong answers, attempt confidently when you can rule out options, and skip when you genuinely can't. Practise this judgement in mocks — see the exam pattern and a study plan.
Frequently asked questions
Does CUET have negative marking?
CUET (UG) typically applies a marking scheme with marks for correct answers and a penalty for wrong ones, with no penalty for unattempted questions. The exact marks-per-question and penalty are fixed per cycle — confirm the current scheme on cuet.nta.nic.in before exam day.
Are unattempted CUET questions penalised?
Generally no — unattempted questions usually carry no penalty, while wrong answers do under the standard scheme. That makes selective attempting sensible: skip a question only when you can't eliminate options. Verify the current rule officially.