The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is unique in a way that it allows students to choose different number of subjects in which they can appear. The maximum number of subjects that students can appear for in CUET is 5. The CUET total marks for each student are determined by the no. of subjects they select. Examine the complete article to find out the total marks for CUET by stream and course.
CUET Total Marks
The CUET total marks for the five subjects has become consistent for every stream after the new exam rule. The Common University Entrance Test (CUETUG) is an undergraduate entrance exam offered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). CUET is a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate courses at India’s over 280 participating universities/colleges. The CUET 2025 exam was held in computer-based testing (CBT) between May 13 and June 3 and the CUET results are out on July 4.
CUET Total Marks for 5 Subjects
As per the CUET exam structure, candidates may choose five from 37 available subjects, which include 13 languages, 23 domains, and 1 general aptitude test. In simple terms, if an applicant chooses one language paper along with four domain subjects, their total CUET marks for the five subjects will be 1250. Alternatively, if someone selects one language paper, three domain papers, and one general test, their total marks for the CUET exam across five subjects would still be 1250.
CUET UG Total Marks: Marking Scheme
CUET UG provides a flexible and student-friendly marking scheme where students can choose up to five subjects for the exam. The maximum score for the CUET UG 2025 exam for each topic is 250, where a total of 50 questions are asked, and each question is worth 5 marks. However, whether you are a science, commerce, or arts/ humanities student, your CUET UG total marks are entirely dependent on the number of subjects you choose while filling out the CUET application form. Check the overview of the CUET Exam Pattern Below.
Particulars | Details |
Types of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
|
CUET UG Sections | Section 1 – Language Section 2 – Domain Subject Section 3 – General Aptitude Test |
Section I | 250 (50 questions *5 marks) |
Section II | 250 (50 questions *5 marks) |
Section III | 250 (50 questions *5 marks) |
Number of domain subjects | 23 |
Correct answer answer |
Five marks (+5)
|
Any incorrect option marked |
One mark (-1) will be deducted
|
Unanswered/Marked for Review |
No mark (0) will be given
|
CUET Total Marks for Science
Different Science UG Courses and CUET Subject Combinations with CUET Total Marks are discussed below –
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics (Subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language) – 1,000 marks
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language) -1,000 marks
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics (Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II) – 1,000 marks
CUET Total Marks for Arts
Arts/Humanities stream’s UG Course and CUET Subject Combination and CUET Total Marks for them are listed below –
- B.A. (Hons.) (Subjects include English English+ Any three from Section II) = 1000 marks
- B.A. (Hons) Hindi (Subjects include Hindi + Any three from Section II) = 1000 marks
- B.A.(Hons.) History (Subjects include Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II) = 1000 marks
- B.A.(Hons.) Geography (Subjects include Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II) = 1000 marks
- B.A.(Hons.) Economics (Subjects include Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II) = 1000 marks
- B.A. (Hons.) Journalism (Subjects include English + Any three from Section II / Section III) = 1000 marks/500 marks
CUET Total Marks for Commerce
Here are the CUET Commerce Subject Combinations with CUET Total Marks for 5 subjects.
- B. Com. (Hons.) (Subjects include Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two from Section II) = 1,000 marks
- B. Com. (Subjects include Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III) = 1,000 marks OR 750 marks - Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS] (Subjects include Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III) = 750 marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA(FIA)] (Subjects include Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III) = 750 marks
- Bachelor of Business Economics [BBE] (Subjects include Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III) = 750 marks