Subject Selection Trends in CUET UG (2023 vs 2024)

Overview: This article explores the changing trends in subject selection among students taking CUET. Examining the most and least chosen subjects gives us insights into the evolving academic interests and preferences. 

With an extensive range of subjects/ courses available in CUET, your choices reflect your academic preferences and career aspirations.

Analyzing the data from CUET 2023 and 2024 provides valuable insights into these trends, highlighting shifts in popularity and emerging interests. 

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Subject Selection Trends in CUET UG (2023 vs 2024)

The Common University Entrance Test has significantly reshaped the admission process for undergraduate programs in India.

With its focus on language, aptitude and domain-specific knowledge, the exam has influenced the choices students make when selecting subjects. 

CUET UG exam pattern is divided into 3 categories and let's look at the top and least choices in each of these sections.

Section 1: Languages  

Top Choices in 2023 

• English - 19982 students appeared
• Hindi 7773 - students appeared
• Bengali - 475 students appeared
• Urdu - 520 students appeared
• Manipuri - 436 students appeared

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Top Choices in 2024 

• English - 822518 students appeared
• Hindi - 164549 students appeared
• Bengali - 4131 students appeared
• Urdu - 3220 students appeared
• Assamese - 1271 students appeared

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Least preferred choices 2023

• Gujarati - 18 students appeared
• Kashmiri - 17 students appeared
• Indo-Tibetan - 15 students appeared
• Kannada - 11 students appeared
• Marathi - 10 students appeared

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Least preferred choices 2024

• Sindhi - 2 students appeared
• Konkani - 2 students appeared
• Bodo - 10 students appeared
• Dogri - 20 students appeared
• Maithili - 15 students appeared

Section 2: Domain Subjects

These are the domain subjects in CUET that were top picks for previous years. 

Top Choices 2023 

• B.Ed - 30436 students appeared
• Computer Science - 29494 students appeared
• Political Science - 29160 students appeared
• Life Science - 20647 students appeared
• Chemistry - 20079 students appeared

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Top Choices 2024 

• Physics - 5,30,936 students appeared
• Mathematics - 3,89,023 students appeared
• Biology - 3,13,683 students appeared
• Economics - 1,84,136 students appeared
• Business Studies - 1,66,022 students appeared

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Least preferred choices 2023

• Krishna Yajurveda (BHU) - 4 students appeared
• Samveda - 4 students appeared
• Dharma Vijnan - 7 students appeared
• Nyaya Vaisheshika - 11 students appeared
• Rigveda - 15 students appeared

Least preferred choices 2024

• Anthropology - 882 students appeared
• Knowledge Tradition-Practices India - 153 students appeared
• Fashion Studies - 640 students appeared
• Tourism - 901 students appeared
• Performing Arts - 1381 students appeared

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Number of Students who appeared in the General Test

37815 and 709066 students appeared in general test of CUET 2023 and 2024 respectively. 

The analysis of CUET 2023 and 2024 reveals consistency in the popularity of core subjects like English, Hindi, Mathematics, Political Science, Physics, and Chemistry. These subjects continue to attract the majority of students, reflecting their significance in both academic and career contexts. Conversely, languages such as Sindhi, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, and Maithili remain the least chosen, indicating limited interest or regional concentration. 

Key Takeaways 

• English and Hindi: Remain dominant choices for students, underscoring their foundational importance. 
• STEM Subjects: Subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry maintain high popularity, highlighting the continued focus on science and technology fields. 
• Regional Languages: Languages such as Sindhi and Konkani see minimal uptake, reflecting specific regional usage and limited broader appeal. 

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