NUCAT Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
NITTE University Common Admission Test 2026 ( NUCAT )
NUCAT 2026 Test 3
26 May '26 - 28 May '26
NUCAT 2026 Pattern is published on the official website. Candidates must check the pattern before they start the preparation. NUCAT 2026 exam pattern includes the total number of questions, subjects, marking scheme, and exam duration. NUCAT exam 2026 will be conducted in 3 slots. All three slots of the exam will follow the same pattern. NUCAT 2026 online is remote proctored exam. Candidates can also take exam at test centres. Aspiring NUCAT 2026 applicants must be familiar with exam pattern before beginning studies. Candidates must know the NUCAT 2026 syllabus, which covers all essential topics in exam. More details on exam pattern can be found below.
- NUCAT Exam Pattern 2026
- NUCAT 2026 Marking Scheme
- NUCAT Technical Requirements
- NUCAT 2026 Pattern FAQs
NUCAT Exam Pattern 2026
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.
| Subjects |
Total Questions |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
40 MCQs |
2 Hour |
| Mathematics |
40 MCQs |
|
| Chemistry |
40 MCQs |
NUCAT 2026 Marking Scheme
There is no negative marking in NUCAT 2026. For each correct answer, 1 mark is given. Candidates will not lose marks for incorrect responses. The exam is conducted for total of 120 marks.
| Subjects |
Marks Per Question |
Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
1 marks |
40 marks |
| Mathematics |
1 marks |
40 marks |
| Chemistry |
1 marks |
40 marks |
NUCAT Technical Requirements
- To attend NUCAT test, candidates must carry Admit Card and Aadhaar Card
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- 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 3rd eyeFor online mode, candidates must have fully charge laptops and phones.
The technical requirements to take test online are as follows:
- No headphones or dual monitors are allowed during test, and computer screen must be shared.
- Candidates must keep the 3rd eye (mobile device) 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.
NUCAT 2026 Pattern FAQs
Read NUCAT 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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