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University Entrance (General)CUET UG
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- University Entrance (General)
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- National
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- Entrance
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- 30 Jan 2026
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Admission to UG programs at Central, State, Deemed & Private Universities across India
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2026
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CUET (UG) 2026 Computer Based Test
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CUET (UG) 2026 Computer Based Test
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CUET (UG) 2026 Computer Based Test
Computer Based Test (CBT), multiple shiftsQuestions
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Showing all 386 topics, across all 37 subjects and 53 chapters.
English
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Hindi
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Assamese
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Bengali
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Gujarati
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Kannada
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Malayalam
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Marathi
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Odia
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Punjabi
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Tamil
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Telugu
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Urdu
Language Section
- Reading Comprehension
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Match the following
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Accountancy / Book Keeping
Accountancy / Book Keeping
- Accounting for Partnership
- Reconstitution of a Partnership firm
- Dissolution of Partnership Firm
- Company Accounts: Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Computerised Accounting System
Agriculture
Agriculture
- Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Livestock Production
- Crop Production
- Horticulture
Anthropology
Anthropology
- Physical/Biological Anthropology
- Archaeological Anthropology
- Socio-Cultural Anthropology
- Linguistic and Tribal Anthropology
- Social Change and Applied Anthropology
Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology /Biochemistry
Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology /Biochemistry
- Reproduction
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and its Applications
- Ecology and Environment
Business Studies
Business Studies
- Nature and Significance of Management
- Principles of Management
- Business Environment
- Planning
- Organising
- Staffing
- Directing
- Controlling
- Business Finance
- Financial Markets
- Marketing
- Consumer Protection
Chemistry
Chemistry
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- d and f Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- Amines
- Biomolecules
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
- Human Beings and Nature
- Population and Conservation Ecology
- Environmental Pollution
- Development and Environment
- Sustainable Agriculture in India
- Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
- International Relations and the Environment
Computer Science / Information Practices
Section A
- Database Concepts
- Structured Query Language - I
- Structured Query Language - II
- Computer Networks
Section B1: Computer Science
- Exception and File Handling in Python
- Stack
- Queue
- Searching
- Sorting
- Understanding Data
- Database Concepts
- Structured Query Language
- Computer Networks
- Data Communication
- Security Aspects
Section B2: Informatics Practices
- Database Query using SQL
- Data Handling using Pandas - I
- Data Handling using Pandas - II
- Plotting Data using Matplotlib
- Introduction to Computer Networks
- Societal Impacts
- Project Based Learning
Economics / Business Economics
Course I Introductory Microeconomics
- Introduction, Theory of Consumer Behaviour
- Production and Costs
- The Theory of the firms under perfect competition
- Market Equilibrium and Simple Applications
Course II Introductory Macroeconomics
- Introduction and National Income Accounting
- Money and Banking
- Determination of Income and Employment
- Government Budget and the Economy
- Open Economy Macroeconomics
Course III: Indian Economic Development
- Development Policies and Experience (1947-90)
- Economic Reforms since 1991
- Current challenges facing the Indian Economy
- Development Experiences of India: A comparison with neighbours
Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Geography / Geology
Fundamentals of Human Geography
- Human Geography - Nature and Scope
- People
- Human Activities
- Transport, Communication and Trade
India: People and Economy
- People
- Human Settlements
- Resources and Development
- Transport, Communication and International Trade
- Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
History
Themes in Indian History (Part - I)
- Harappan Civilisation and Archaeology
- Political and Economic Systems in Early States: Inscriptional Evidences
- Social Histories of Early Societies: Mahabharata
- History of Buddhism and Jainism: Cultural Developments
Themes in Indian History (Part - II)
- Medieval Society through Travellers Accounts
- Religious History: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
- Vijayanagara Empire: Politics, Economy and Architecture
- The Mughal Empire and Agrarian Society
Themes in Indian History (Part - III)
- Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence from Official Reports
- Revolt of 1857: Patterns and Representations
- Mahatma Gandhi and National Movements
- The Making of the Constitution
Home Science
Work, livelihood and career
- Work, age and gender
- Occupational heritage of India
- Career options
- Entrepreneurship and self-employment
- Life skills for career building
Nutrition, Food Science and Technology
- Clinical nutrition and dietetics
- Public nutrition and health
- Food processing and technology
- Food quality and food safety
Human Development and Family Studies
- Early childhood care and education
- Management of Support Services, Institutions and programs for children, youth and elderly
Fabric and Apparel
- Care and maintenance of fabrics in institutions
- Design for fabric and apparel
- Fashion Designing and merchandising
Resource Management
- Hospitality management
- Consumer Education and Protection
Communication and Extension
- Development communication and journalism
- Corporate communication and public relations
Knowledge Tradition - Practices in India
Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India
- Agriculture: A Survey
- Architecture: A Survey
- Dance: A Survey
- Education Systems and Practices: A Survey
- Indian Ethics: Individual and Social
- Martial Arts Traditions:A Survey
- Language and Grammar
- Other Technologies: A Survey
Mass Media / Mass Communication
Mass Media / Mass Communication
- Communication
- Journalism
- Advertising and Public Relations
- TV Production Process and Programmes
- Radio
- Cinema
- Social Media
- New Media
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
Section A1
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Integration and its Applications
- Differential Equations
- Probability Distributions
- Linear Programming
Section B1: Mathematics
- Relations and Functions
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- Matrices
- Determinants
- Continuity and Differentiability
- Integrals
- Applications of the Integrals
- Differential Equations
- Vectors
- Three-dimensional Geometry
- Linear Programming
- Probability
Section B2: Applied Mathematics
- Modulo Arithmetic
- Congruence Modulo
- Allegation and Mixture
- Numerical Problems
- Boats and Streams
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Races and Games
- Numerical Inequalities
- Matrices and types of matrices
- Algebra of Matrices
- Determinant of Matrices
- Inverse of a Matrix
- Higher Order Derivatives
- Application of Derivatives
- Marginal Cost and Marginal Revenue using derivatives
- Increasing/Decreasing Functions
- Maxima and Minima
- Integration
- Indefinite integrals as family of curves
- Definite Integral as area under the curve
- Differential Equations
- Formulating and solving differential equations
- Probability Distribution
- Mathematical Expectation
- Variance
- Binomial Distribution
- Poisson Distribution
- Normal Distribution
- Time Series
- Components of Time Series
- Secular trend
- Methods of Measuring trend
- Population and Sample
- Parameter and Statistics and Statistical Interferences
- Perpetuity, Sinking Funds
- Calculation of EMI
- Calculation of Returns, Nominal Rate of Return
- Compound Annual Growth Rate
- Linear method of Depreciation
- Valuation of Bonds
- Introduction and related terminology
- Mathematical formulation of Linear Programming Problem
- Different types of Linear Programming Problems
- Graphical Method of Solution for problems in two Variables
- Feasible and Infeasible Regions
Performing Arts (Dance, Drama , Music)
Section A- Hindustani- Karnatak Music
- Laya & Tala
- Knowledge of Musical Forms
- Contribution of musicians & composers
- Musical Instruments & its Classification
- Knowledge of Salient features of the following ragas
Dance (Section B)
- Brief knowledge of classical dances of India
- Life sketches of chief exponents and contributors of different dance forms
- Basic knowledge of Abhinaya and Rasa theory
- Survey of classical dance practice
Percussion Music- Hindustani & Karnataka (Section-C)
- Basic knowledge of structure of Tabla, Pakhawaj & Mridangam
- Varnas of Tabla, Pakhawaj and Mridangam
- Elementary knowledge of Bhatkhande Tala Notation system & Karnatak Tala Notation System
- Knowledge of prescribes Talas
- Biographies
Drama- Theatre (Section D)
- Introduction to Indian Classical and Traditional Theatre
- Modern/ Contemporary Indian Theatre
- Introduction to western classical and Medieval Drama
- Modern/Contemporary Western Theatre
- Theatre Production/Architecture/ Design
Physical Education (Yoga, Sports)
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Physics
Physics
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
Political Science
Political in India Since Independence
- Era of One-Party Dominance
- Nation - Building and Its Problems
- Politics of Planned Development
- India's External Relation
- Challenge to and Restoration of Congress System
- Crises of the Constitutional Order
- Regional Aspiration and Conflicts
- Democratic Upsurge and Coalition Politics
- Recent Issues and Challenges
Contemporary World Politics
- Disintegration of the 'Second World' and the Collapse of Bipolarity
- Alternative Centers of Economic and Political Power
- South Asia in the Post Cold War Era
- International Organisations in a Unipolar World
- Security in Contemporary World
- Environment and Natural Resources in Global Politics
- Globalisation and its critics
Psychology
Psychology
- Variations in Psychological Attributes
- Self and Personality
- Meeting Life Challenges
- Psychological Disorders
- Therapeutic Approaches
- Attitude and Social Cognition
- Social Influence and Group Processes
Sanskrit
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Sociology
Indian Society
- Structure of Indian Society
- Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
- Social Inequality and Exclusion
- The Challenges of Unity in Diversity
Change and Development in India
- Process of Social Change in India
- Social Change and the Polity
- Social Change and the Economy
- New Arenas of Social Change
- Social Movements
General Aptitude Test
General Test
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- General Mental Ability
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning
- General Science and Environment Literacy
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2026 cycle
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Result Declared: 2026-06-23
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Result Declared
Completed2026-06-23
Exam Dates
Completed2026-05-11 to 2026-05-31 (Tentative, per Information Bulletin)
Correction Window
Completed2026-02-02 to 2026-02-04
Fee Last Date
Completed2026-01-31
Application End
Completed2026-01-30
Application Window
Completed2026-01-03 → 2026-01-30
Application Start
Completed2026-01-03
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Is there an age limit to appear for CUET (UG) 2026?
No. There is no age limit to appear; candidates must still meet any age criteria set by the University they seek admission to.
How many subjects can a candidate choose?
A maximum of five (05) subjects, including languages and the General Aptitude Test, irrespective of subjects taken in Class XII (subject to the desired programme's eligibility).
What is the marking scheme?
Each test paper has 50 compulsory questions. Correct answer +5 marks; incorrect answer -1 mark (negative marking). Duration is 60 minutes per paper.
In how many mediums is the exam held?
13 Indian languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
In what mode is CUET (UG) 2026 conducted?
Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only, in multiple shifts.
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No. Merely appearing/qualifying does not confer any right to admission; each University makes admissions using CUET scores plus its own eligibility and merit criteria.
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