On the whole, the students found the examination of Day 3 to be more or less easy to moderate. Fortunately, none of the students who wrote on any day or shift claimed to have any tough experience. Most importantly, no incident of technical glitches was reported this time around, as it caused a great sense of inconvenience in CUET UG 2022. Students must therefore continue their preparation as there is uncertainty prevailing about the next days and shifts to come by. Therefore, students are advised to remain calm and stay focused.
The Day 3 of CUET UG 2023 was all about Language papers (English, Hindi), Humanities subjects (History, Political Science), and Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics). As direct questions were being asked in the language as well as domain subject papers, students were very happy and excited. Students found the test experience to be between easy and moderate. Below is a detailed analysis of the exam conducted on the 23rd of May 2023.
Section I – English
SHIFT – 1
On Shift 1 of Day 3 of CUET (UG) 2023, the English paper was easy to moderate. Most students rated the paper to be moderate while students who attempted the paper in the past two days found it easy. The knowledge of a student in grammar, vocabulary and comprehension was tested through the English paper.
Based on reading comprehension, 15 questions were asked, i.e., 3 passages with 5 questions each. One passage was related to the Internet while the other one was on Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Moreover, the comprehension level of the passage was found to be moderate by the students. Even though the questions were direct, the options were close to each other.
Questions asked from other major topics:
3-4 questions from Identifying the parts of speech in a sentence (Adjectives and Verbs), Synonyms & Antonyms (Eg.: Outstanding, Regeneration) and Para jumbles.
Questions asked from other minor topics:
Spelling Error, Sentence Correction, Active-passive, Indirect speech, One Word Substitution and Fill in the blanks.
SHIFT – 2
On Shift 2 of Day 3 of CUET (UG) 2023, the English paper was easier compared to Shift 1. Most students rated the paper to be easy just as those students who attempted the paper in the past two days found it easy. The knowledge of a student in grammar, vocabulary and comprehension was tested through the English paper.
Based on reading comprehension, 15 questions were asked, i.e., 3 passages with 5 questions each. Moreover, the comprehension level of the passage was found to be easy for the students. The questions were direct from the passage and were easy to answer.
Questions asked from other major topics:
Para jumbles, Synonyms & Antonyms, Spotting errors (Sentence & spelling), Identifying the parts of speech (in a sentence), Filling in the blanks, etc.
Section I – Hindi
SHIFT – 2
On Shift 2 of Day 3, the Hindi paper was on the easier line similar to English. As the question paper was pretty simple and straightforward, students were very much happy to see the paper.
Two Reading Comprehension Extracts were present from which one was a passage and the other one was a poem. Questions were asked from these passages such as the author and the meaning of a sentence. On the whole, the extracts were easy to comprehend. The questions were also direct and pretty easy to answer.
Questions asked from other major topics:
Antonyms & Synonyms, Match the following (opposite words & meanings), Paragraphs from the text and questions from it, etc.
Section II – Domain Subject
Humanities – SHIFT – 1
History
The History Paper of Shift 1 of Day 3 was rated easy by the students. Some of the topics from which questions were asked are given below:
| Question Topics | Number of Questions |
| An Imperial Capital – Vijayanagara (Proto Shiva) | 4-5 questions |
| Framing the Constitution – The Beginning of a New Era | 2-3 questions |
| Rebels and the raj – The Revolt of 1857 and its Representations | 2-3 questions |
| Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings Cultural Developments – Places where travelers came from, Ibn Battuta | 2-3 questions |
| Bhakti-Sufi Traditions – Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts (Sufi questions, Mirabai) | 2-3 questions |
Five questions each were asked based on two Case studies:
- Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement
- Civil Disobedience and Beyond
Questions appeared directly from the passage. The questions were fact-based and easy.
Questions asked from other topics:
- Kings and Chronicles – The Mughal Courts
- Bricks, Beads, and Bones: The Harappan Civilization (Canals, Authors, excavations)
- Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives (Chronological orders, Release Dates, Location)
- Through the Eyes of Travellers’ Perceptions of Society (Match the Following Types).
Political Science
The Political Science Paper of Shift 1 of Day 3 was rated easy by the students. Some of the topics from which questions were asked are given below:
| Question Topics | Number of Questions |
| Recent Developments in Indian Politics: Chronological order PM from 1989, Chronological for National | 8-9 questions |
| Challenges to the Congress System – Case Study | 5 questions |
| The Era of One-Part Dominance – Lal Bahadur Shastri Case Study | 5 questions |
| Cold War Era – New World Order, Iraqi | 3-4 questions |
2-3 questions each were asked from other topics:
- The End of Bipolarity,
- International Organizations,
- US Hegemony in World Politics,
- Politics of Planned Development (5-Year plan),
- Regional Aspirations (RTI, Chipko movement, Match the following),
- Globalization,
- Environment and Natural Resources,
- Crisis of the Democratic order.
Science – SHIFT – 3
Physics
Most of the students who attempted the physics paper rated it as moderate. The difficulty level of the questions was found to be similar to that of the first and second days. Some of the topics from which questions were asked are given below:
| Question Topics | Number of Questions |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 2-3 questions |
| Electrostatics | 3-4 questions |
| Current & Current Electricity | 3-4 questions |
| Optics: Ray & Waves | 5-6 questions |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | 4-5 questions |
| Atoms and Nuclei | 2 questions |
| Semiconductors | 2-3 questions |
| Electromagnetic waves: Formulae based, other theoretical questions | 2-3 questions |
Chemistry
Most of the students who attempted the Chemistry paper on the Shift 3 of Day 3 found the paper to be similar to that of the first and second days. However, the paper was on the easier side. Many students stated that the questions asked were directly from the NCERT. Some of the topics from which questions were asked are given below:
| Question Topics | Number of Questions |
| P Block Elements | 2-3 questions |
| Coordination Compounds | 4-5 questions |
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids – Important Reactions | 5-6 questions |
| Organic Compounds containing nitrogen – Basicity | 2-3 questions |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers – Nomenclature | 3-4 questions |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes – Important reactions and match the following | 2-3 questions |
Questions asked from other major topics:
Chemical Kinetics, Biomolecules (Glucose), electrochemistry, etc.
Mathematics
On Shift 3 of Day 3, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics papers were scheduled. Students stated that similar to the previous day, the questions were easy. Moreover, the extra time of 15 mins that was given was very crucial. Some of the topics from which questions were asked are given below:
| Sections | Question Topics | Number of Questions |
| Section A | Matrices | 2-3 questions |
| Integration | 2-3 questions | |
| Probability Distributions | 3-4 questions | |
| Linear Programming | 2-3 questions | |
| Differential Equations | 3-4 questions | |
| Determinants | 2-3 questions | |
| Section B1 | Relations and Functions | 2-3 questions |
| Three-dimensional geometry | 3-4 questions | |
| Probability | 3-4 questions | |
| Differential Equations – Match the following | 5-6 questions | |
| Matrices | 2-3 questions | |
| Vectors | 3-4 questions | |
| Application of Integrals | 2-3 questions | |
| Linear Programming – Theoretical, Case-Based | 2-3 questions |
On the whole, the students found the examination of Day 3 to be more or less easy to moderate. Fortunately, none of the students who wrote on any day or shift claimed to have any tough experience. Most importantly, no incident of technical glitches was reported this time around, as it caused a great sense of inconvenience in CUET UG 2022. Students must therefore continue their preparation as there is uncertainty prevailing about the next days and shifts to come by. Therefore, students are advised to remain calm and stay focused.
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