Compared to board exams, CUET Maths requires a different approach. You can't rely on long methods; shortcuts matter a lot. Practicing CUET-style Maths mocks on cuetmock.com helped me adapt to this shift and understand which chapters are more scoring in a competitive setting.
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I felt CUET Maths was manageable once I started practicing timed questions. When I tried Maths mocks on cuetmock.com, I realized the difficulty comes from time management, not from very advanced topics. That practice helped reduce panic during tests.
Upvote At board level, questions are more predictable and focus on presentation. CUET Maths, on the other hand, tests how well you apply concepts under limited time. Even simple chapters can feel challenging if speed and accuracy aren't practiced regularly.
Upvote CUET Maths isn't tougher in terms of concepts, but it feels harder because of time pressure. Board exams allow detailed step-by-step solving, while CUET expects quick thinking and faster calculations.
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No, both are not same. CUET PG is conducted for admission to postgraduate courses offered at central universities, state universities and other participating institutes. While UGC NET is an eligibility test for junior research fellow (JRF), assistant professorship and PhD admission.
Common University Entrance Test PG is for postgraduate courses like MA, MSc, M.Com, PG Diploma, MBA, etc. offered at participating institutes.
The CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in March. It is expected that the CUET PG 2026 date sheet will be announced in the first week of February.
The National Testing Agency, or the exam conducting body, had extended the last date of application twice. Originally, the last date of CUET PG 2026 registration was January 14, which was extended till January 20, followed by January 23. The application fee could be paid by January 25.
As per the CUET PG marking scheme, four marks are awarded for each correct answer. For each wrong answer, one mark is deducted. There is no negative marking for unanswered questions.
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