{"id":113248,"date":"2026-04-28T11:38:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.krmangalam.edu.in\/blog\/?p=113248"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:48:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:48:59","slug":"does-cuet-have-negative-marking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.krmangalam.edu.in\/blog\/does-cuet-have-negative-marking\/","title":{"rendered":"Does CUET have Negative Marking? Know Full Marking Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are someone who is planning to appear for the Common University Entrance Test<\/a> (CUET 2026), understanding the marking scheme for you is as important as knowing the syllabus. One of the most common questions among aspirants is whether CUET includes negative marking and how it can impact your overall score. In this article, we break down the complete CUET marking scheme, including how marks are awarded, when penalties apply, and what it means for your exam strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is CUET (UG) 2026?<\/h2>\n

CUET (UG) is a national-level examination for admission to undergraduate-level programmes at various private, public, central and deemed universities all across the country. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts this entrance exam, and it’s a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The CUET scores are valid for one academic year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s learn about the exam pattern in the table below.<\/span><\/p>\n

CUET (UG) 2026 Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Total Subjects<\/b><\/td>\n37 subjects, including 13 languages, 23 domain-specific, and 1 General Aptitude Test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of the Exam<\/b><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n50 mandatory questions in each test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/b><\/td>\n60 minutes for each test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marking Scheme<\/b><\/td>\n+5 for every correct answer and -1 for every incorrect answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Does CUET Have Negative Marking\u200b?<\/h2>\n

For those who are still confused about negative marking, let\u2019s clarify and explain the entire CUET (UG) 2026 marking scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Correct Answer<\/span><\/td>\n+5 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Incorrect Answer<\/span><\/td>\n-1 mark<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unanswered<\/span><\/td>\n0 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
More than One Correct Answer<\/span><\/td>\n+5 marks for candidates who marked any of the correct options<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wrong Question<\/span><\/td>\n+5 marks to all candidates, even when they attempted or not<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

So, yes, there is negative marking for CUET (UG) 2026, as every incorrect question will cost you one mark. Below, you will learn how to avoid getting negatively marked.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: <\/strong>CUET UG Exam Pattern 2026, Marking Scheme, Subjects, Tips<\/a><\/p>\n

DOs & DON\u2019Ts of Negative Marking<\/h2>\n

There are several things you can do to avoid ending up with 1 less mark. We have created a checklist to guide you along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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