NUCAT Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

The exam will be held online with 120 multiple-choice questions. It will have 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. There will be 40 questions asked from each subject. 

Each question in the NUCAT exam carries 1 mark. For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded. There is no negative marking in NUCAT 2026 so no marks will be deducted in case of wrong answers. The exam is conducted for total of 120 marks.

As the NUCAT entrance exam is held online in remote-proctored manner, candidates have to ensure they have the laptop/computer with the specifications mentioned in the information brochure. The technical requirements to take test online are as follows:

• Computer CPU: i3 Processor or equivalent (higher always recommended)
• Computer RAM: 4 GB (higher is always recommended)
• Operating System (OS): Windows 10 (x64), Windows 11 (x64), Ubuntu 18.4 or 20.4 version (x64), MAC OS (Version 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 11, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6)
• Browser: Google Chrome (90 and above) or Microsoft Edge (90 and above)
• Internet Speed: 500 Kbps
• Microphone: The laptop/desktop must be connected to a working microphone
• Camera: Any functional webcam with HD/FHD(recommended)
• Mobile phone / Tab connected with the internet: For 3^rd eyeFor online mode, candidates must have fully charge laptops and phones.

Important Guidelines for Test Takers

• To attend NUCAT test, candidates must carry Admit Card and Aadhaar Card
• No headphones or dual monitors are allowed during test, and computer screen must be shared.
• Candidates must keep the webcam correctly throughout test so that the proctor can have a clear view of entire room.
• Proctor may ask candidate to show the laptop ports and ensure there are no additional cables.
• Taking the test from a public place is not permitted.
• Soft copies of Admit Card and Aadhaar Card can be uploaded, but must be less than 500KB.

Read NUCAT 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)