How to prepare for Mathematical Reasoning for CUET-UG ?
Expected Weightage
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Mathematical Reasoning has evolved over the last three years (2022–2024). Below is a detailed analysis of the marking pattern, difficulty trends, and chapter-wise weightage based on past papers and official patterns.
1. CUET Mathematical Reasoning: Overview
- Mode : Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Duration : 45–60 minutes
- Total Questions : 40–50 (varies yearly)
- Marks : 200–250 (5 marks per correct answer, -1 for wrong answer)
- Sections :
- Logical Reasoning (40–50%)
- Quantitative Aptitude (30–40%)
- Applied Mathematics (20–30%)
2. Year-wise Marking Pattern (2022–2024)
| Year | Total Questions | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 50 (40 compulsory) | 250 | -1 per wrong answer | Moderate |
| 2023 | 40 (all compulsory) | 200 | -1 per wrong answer | Moderate to Tough |
| 2024 | 45 (all compulsory) | 225 | -1 per wrong answer | Balanced (Easy-Tough) |
3. Chapter-wise Weightage (Last 3 Years)
A. Logical Reasoning (40–50% weightage)
| Topic | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Series | 4–5 Q | 5–6 Q | 4–5 Q | High |
| Coding-Decoding | 3–4 Q | 4 Q | 3–4 Q | Stable |
| Blood Relations | 2–3 Q | 3 Q | 2 Q | Slight ↓ |
| Syllogism | 2 Q | 1–2 Q | 2 Q | Stable |
| Direction Distance | 2 Q | 2 Q | 1–2 Q | Stable |
| Seating Arrangement | 3–4 Q | 3 Q | 4 Q | Increasing |
| Puzzles | 3 Q | 4 Q | 3–4 Q | High |
B. Quantitative Aptitude (30–40% weightage)
| Topic | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage Profit-Loss | 3–4 Q | 4 Q | 3 Q | Stable |
| Time Work | 2 Q | 2–3 Q | 2 Q | Stable |
| Ratio Proportion | 2 Q | 2 Q | 1–2 Q | Slight ↓ |
| Averages Mixtures | 1–2 Q | 1 Q | 1 Q | Low |
| Time-Speed-Distance | 2 Q | 2 Q | 2 Q | Stable |
| Algebra | 3 Q | 3–4 Q | 3 Q | Increasing |
C. Applied Mathematics (20–30% weightage)
| Topic | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probability | 2 Q | 2 Q | 1–2 Q | Stable |
| Statistics (Mean, Median) | 2 Q | 1–2 Q | 2 Q | Stable |
| Geometry (Basic) | 2 Q | 1 Q | 1 Q | Decreasing |
| Mensuration | 1–2 Q | 1 Q | 1 Q | Low |
4. Key Observations
- Logical Reasoning dominates (~45% weightage), especially Number Series, Coding-Decoding, and Puzzles.
- Quantitative Aptitude has seen a slight increase in Algebra Time-Work questions.
- Applied Mathematics remains stable but has fewer Geometry/Mensuration questions.
- Negative marking (-1) makes accuracy crucial.
- Difficulty level has increased slightly from 2022 to 2024.
5. Preparation Strategy
- Focus Areas :
- Logical Reasoning (Puzzles, Series, Coding)
- Quantitative Aptitude (Algebra, Percentages, Time-Speed)
- Applied Maths (Probability, Statistics)
- Avoid Guesswork : Due to negative marking.
- Practice PYQs : NTA tends to repeat question patterns.
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