What are the mandatory sections in the CUCET question paper?

The sections in the CUCET question paper will vary as per the stream that the students had studied in the 10+2th standard. However, every student will have to attempt English/Hindi section in the examination. For the students who have studied Arts stream, they will also have to attempt questions from the General Aptitude. More details about the sectional division of the CUCET question paper is given online by the authorities. Students are advised to check the details carefully before preparing for the examination.

I am from the commerce stream. What subjects have to be studied for CUCET?

For commerce stream students, CUCET syllabus will consist of different topics from English, Economics, Accountancy and Commerce.

CUCET Chandigarh University Medical Lab Technology Pattern 2027: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Oct 14, 2026 11:02 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

CUCET Exam Pattern 2027: Chandigarh University has released official CUCET 2027 exam pattern online at cucet.cuchd.in. Candidates can check details on how entrance exam will be held through CUCET exam pattern. Through official CUCET pattern, they can check important details such as examination mode, duration, sections, number and type of questions, marking scheme and more.

According to official pattern, CUCET 2027 exam is conducted as a remote proctored exam. Along with pattern, candidates will also have to check official CUCET syllabus 2027. Based on official syllabus, the question paper will be prepared. Read to know more about CUCET 2027 Exam Pattern.

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Table of contents

CUCET 2027 Exam Pattern: Overview
CUCET Exam Pattern 2027: Stream-Wise Sections
CUCET 2027 Marking Scheme
CUCET 2027 Exam Sections and Important Topics
CUCET Chandigarh 2027 Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

CUCET 2027 Exam Pattern: Overview

The authorities have released CUCET 2027 exam pattern online at the official website. Candidates can check the official website to know more about how the entrance examination will be held.

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Online (Remote Proctored)
Duration	120 Minutes
Type of Questions	Objective and Multiple-Choice Questions
Total Number of Questions	100
Medium of Exam	English
Marking Scheme	1 mark will be allotted for every correct answer. No negative marking

It may be noted that CUCET question papers will be different for candidates according to the stream (Non-Medical/ Medical/ Commerce/ Arts) in which they have cleared Class 12.

CUCET Exam Pattern 2027: Stream-Wise Sections

12th Non Medical Stream with Computer

Section/ Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
English	10	10
Physics	30	30
Computer	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Total	100	100

12th Non Medical Stream with Chemistry

Section/ Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
English	10	10
Physics	30	30
Chemistry	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Total	100	100

12th Medical Stream

Section/ Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
English	10	10
Physics	30	30
Chemistry	30	30
Biology	30	30
Total	100	100

12th Commerce Stream

Section/ Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
English	10	10
Economics	30	30
Accountancy	30	30
Commerce	30	30
Total	100	100

12th Arts Stream with English

Section/ Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
Mandatory Sections
General Studies	10	10
English	30	30
Optional Sections (Any 2 of the following)
Hindi	30	30
Political Science	30	30
Economics	30	30
Sociology	30	30
History	30	30
Geography	30	30
Hindi	30	30
Legal Studies	30	30
Mass Media Studies	30	30
Philosophy	30	30
Psychology	30	30
Public Administration	30	30

12th Arts Stream with Hindi

Section/ Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
Mandatory Sections
General Studies	10	10
Hindi	30	30
Optional Sections (Any 2 of the following)
English	30	30
Political Science	30	30
Economics	30	30
Sociology	30	30
History	30	30
Geography	30	30
Hindi	30	30
Legal Studies	30	30
Mass Media Studies	30	30
Philosophy	30	30
Psychology	30	30
Public Administration	30	30

CUCET 2027 Marking Scheme

Candidates are advised to check official CUCET 2027 marking scheme to understand how their answers will be marked. The official marking scheme is released through the CUCET exam pattern 2027. Knowing the marking scheme beforehand will help candidates prepare for the exam so that they know how to attempt the questions.

Category	Marking Scheme
Correct Answer	+1 mark
Incorrect Answer	No negative marking

CUCET 2027 Exam Sections and Important Topics

Candidates can check the CUCET 2027 exam sections and the important topics that they have to prepare for the exam. Having prior knowledge will allow them to create a preparation strategy. Some of the important topics for each section of CUCET 2027 are given in the table below.

Sections	Important Topics
Physics	Kinematics, Work, energy and power, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves, Electrostatics, Currrent Electricity, Electromagnetic Waves
Chemistry	States of Matter, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, Chemical Kinetics, S - Block elements, D and F – Block Elements, Co-ordination Compounds, Hydrocarbons
Mathematics	Matrices And Determinants, Binomial Theorem, Limit, Continuity And Differentiability, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Vector Algebra, Trigonometry

CUCET Chandigarh 2027 Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for CUCET Chandigarh 2027 Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q: What is the nature of questions in the CUCET paper?

CUCET paper will have objective questions. For every question, candidates will be given multiple options. Candidates will have to select correct option and submit it. CUCET question paper will be prepared from topics in official syllabus.

Q: Is CUCET exam pattern important for the preparation?

It is very important for the candidates to know CUCET exam pattern for preparation. This will allow candidates to know how the examination will be held by authorities. Important details such as the exam mode, duration, nature of questions, marking scheme and more will be available through exam pattern of CUCET.

Q: Where can I check the CUCET exam pattern?

CUCET exam pattern is released online at cucet.cuchd.in by the authorities of Chandigarh University. Candidates will be able to check the details regarding how the entrance examination will be held through the CUCET exam pattern. Before commencing the preparation process, the candidates are advised to check the exam pattern of CUCET. By being familiar with how the examination will be held, the candidates will be able to accordingly prepare well for it.

Q: What is the division of questions in CUCET?

CUCET consists of 100 objective questions that candidates have to answer within given duration. However, division of questions in CUCET paper varies as per stream of candidates in 12th standard. English section is common and compulsory for all candidates.

Q: What is the marking scheme of CUCET?

The marking scheme of CUCET is prepared and released online by the authorities of Chandigarh University. As per the official marking scheme, the candidates will be allotted one mark for each correct answer. There will be no negative marking. Unattempted questions will also remain unmarked. Since there is no negative marking, the candidates are advised to attempt as many questions as possible so that they have a higher chance of securing the marks required for admission into the preferred courses.