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Candidates planning to take CUET Biology Exam 2026 can download CUET Biology Question Paper from the direct link given in this article. Read the article to learn about CUET Biology Syllabus and download Previous Years' Question Papers. Know about the CUET exam pattern from this article.

Candidates planning to take the CUET Biology Exam 2026 can download the CUET Biology Question Paper from the direct link given in this article. Read the article to learn about CUET Biology Syllabus and download Previous Years' Question Papers. 

CUET Biology Question Paper

CUET Biology Question Paper

CUET Biology Question Paper is released by the National Testing Agency on the official website - nta.ac.in. NTA has released the CUET UG Biology question paper for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Candidates preparing for the CUET 2026 biology exam can download the previous year question papers. To perform well in CUET 2026, candidates must practice sample papers and previous year papers to know the exam difficulty level and types of questions asked in the exam. Additionally, regular practice in an exam-like environment is essential for students to know their areas of improvement and take the required measures to score a good CUET score.

The Common University Entrance Test for the academic year 2026-2027 will be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026 (tentatively) in computer based test mode. Candidates preparing for CUET must read the article to download the CUET UG biology question paper PDFs

Table of contents
  • CUET Biology Pattern
  • CUET Biology 2026 Expected Questions
  • CUET Biology Previous Year Question Papers
  • CUET Biology Preparation Tips
  • CUET Subject List: Syllabus and Question Paper
  • How to Download CUET Biology Question Paper PDF?

CUET Biology Pattern

Aspirants planning to appear in the CUET 2026 exam must refer to the table below to know the CUET exam pattern 2026 for Biology exam.

CUET Biology Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based-test (CBT)

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of Questions

50 questions (all compulsory)

CUET Biology Exam Duration

60 minutes

CUET Biology Marks

250

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

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CUET Biology 2026 Expected Questions

The CUET 2026 Biology Question Paper will be released by the National Testing Agency soon after the exam is conducted. Until then, candidates can check CUET previous year question papers and sample paper PDFs to get an insight into types of questions asked in the CUET biology test paper. Only those candidates will be eligible to take the CUET 2026 Biology Exam who have filled out CUET 2026 application form on or before February 04, 2026. As per CUET information brochure, NTA will tentatively conduct CUET 2026 from May 11 to May 31

Students preparing to take exam can check CUET Biology expected questions for 2026 here.

Question 1: Which one of the following guides the entry of the pollen tube into the embryo sac?

Question 2: Parthenogenesis does not occur in :

Question 3: Which of the following primates was more like an ape ?

Question 4: Nucleosome is associated with _______ molecules of histones.

Question 5: In sewage treatment, flocs are:

Question 6: Which one of the following is opposite part of micropylar end of ovule.

Question 7: Select the hormone which is not secreted by human placenta.

Question 8: Identify the terminal method used to prevent pregnancy.

Question 9: When an insect feeds on the Bt plant, the insect dies due to the conversion of inactive protein to active protein in:

Question 10: In which ecosystem is the biomass of primary consumers greater than producers?

Question 11: Antibody molecule has:

Question 12: The beetle used as a biocontrol agent for aphids and mosquitoes is ___________

Question 13: Downstream processing method involves _____________

Question 14: When an insect feeds on the Bt plant, the insect dies due to the conversion of inactive protein to active protein in __________

Question 15: Out of the following, which one is not a hermaphrdite?

Question 16: Select the hormone that is not secreted by the human placenta.

Question 17: Which of the following enzyme brings about hydrolysis of lactose to glucose and galactose?

Question 18: Which of the following is not a barrier method of birth control?

Question 19: In a country, at any time, the population has the same number of young and mature ones. What type of growth does it reflect?

Question 20: In which ecosystem is the biomass of primary consumers greater than producers?

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CUET Biology Previous Year Question Papers

Aspiring candidates seeking admission in courses that require Biology as one of their mapped subjects can prepare for the CUET exam 2026 by practicing from CUET Science Previous Year Question Papers. Candidates can easily download CUET Biology Question Papers for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 from PDF links shared below:

CUET Year CUET Biology Question Paper PDF
CUET 2025 CUET 2025 Biology Question Paper
CUET 2024

CUET 2024 Biology Question Paper

CUET 2024 Biology Question Paper (Re-Test)

CUET 2023 CUET 2023 Biology Question Paper
CUET 2022 CUET 2022 Biology Question Paper

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CUET Biology Preparation Tips

Students preparing for CUET UG exam and have selected Biology in their application form must check below preparation tips for CUET biology exam 2026.

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CUET Subject List: Syllabus and Question Paper

Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET 2026 Syllabus and CUET UG Question Papers for the subjects mentioned in the table below:

Subjects

CUET Syllabus PDFs

CUET Question Paper PDFs

Section - I (Language)
English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
Section - II (Domain Subjects)
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
Accountancy/ Book Keeping CUET Accountancy Syllabus CUET Accountancy Question Paper
Business Studies CUET Business Studies Syllabus CUET Business Studies Question Paper
Chemistry CUET Chemistry Syllabus CUET Chemistry Question Paper
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices CUET Computer Science Syllabus CUET Computer Science Question Paper
Economics/ Business Economics CUET Economics Syllabus CUET Economics Question Paper
Geography/Geology CUET Geography Syllabus CUET Geography Question Paper 
Home Science CUET Home Science Syllabus CUET Home Science Question Paper 
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Question Paper
Environmental Science CUET Environmental Science Syllabus CUET Environmental Science Question Paper
Mathematics CUET Mathematics Syllabus  CUET Mathematics Question Paper
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga CUET Physical Education Syllabus CUET Physical Education Paper
Physics CUET Physics Syllabus  CUET Physics Question Paper
Political Science CUET Political Science Syllabus CUET Political Science Question Paper
Psychology CUET Psychology Syllabus CUET Psychology Question Paper 
Sociology CUET Sociology Syllabus  CUET Sociology Question Paper 
Agriculture CUET Agriculture Syllabus  CUET Agriculture Question Paper 
Mass Media/ Mass Communication CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus  CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper
Anthropology CUET Anthropology Syllabus  CUET Anthropology Question Paper
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/ Commercial Arts CUET Fine Arts Syllabus CUET Fine Arts Question Paper 
Performing Arts CUET Performing Arts Syllabus  CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 
Sanskrit CUET Sanskrit Syllabus CUET Sanskrit Question Paper 
History CUET History Syllabus  CUET History Question Paper
Section - III (General Test)
General Test CUET General Test Syllabus  CUET General Test Question Paper

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How to Download CUET Biology Question Paper PDF?

Follow the mentioned below process to know how to download the CUET question paper for Biology:

  1. Go to official website of NTA - nta.ac.in
  2. Click on the "Downloads" tab.
  3. Select the year, exam type, and paper.
  4. The screen will display links to all CUET Question Papers.
  5. Download question paper, save it, and start practising.

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