CGCUET Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
CGCUET 2026
Registration - 1 Nov '25 - 15 Dec '25
Chandigarh Group of Colleges prescribes the CGCUET 2026 exam pattern. As per the exam pattern, the question paper will be divided into two sections. The sections for each stream will be different. CGCUET 2026 will be conducted in online mode only.
Check table below to know CGCUET exam pattern in details:
Part A
| Subject | Number of questions |
| English | 10 |
| Basic Computers | 5 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 5 |
| General Knowledge | 5 |
Part B
- Class 12th Science+Maths- 25 questions
- Class 12th Science+Biology- 25 questions
- Class 12th Commerce- 25 questions
- Class 12th Humanities- 25 questions
The CGC mohal conducts CGCUET, scholarship examination for students willing to pursue higher studies. Those in search of financial help to pursue undergraduate programs in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Law, Computer Application, Journalism, or Science fields must take this examination.
CGC admission process is conducted as:
- Visit official website of CGCUET to sign up.
- Pay the fee and schedule exam slot within 15 days or before deadline.
- Once completed, check syllabus and sample papers.
- Take CGCUET examination on scheduled date and time.
- Results are declared within 24 hours.
- CGCUET 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
- CGCUET 2026 Exam Pattern: Section A (Compulsory for All)
- FAQs on CGCUET Exam Pattern
CGCUET 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
Check the table below to know about the CGCUET exam pattern 2026:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Pattern of question | Multiple Choice Question |
| Duration of exam | 50 minutes |
| Marking scheme | +2 for every correct answer |
| Negative marking | No |
| Number of sets | 3 sets |
| Number of sections | Two sections |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, it is compulsory for all students to appear for CGCUET exam Part A. The Part A will consist of four sections i.e., Basic English, Basic Computers, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Knowledge which is compulsory for all. The subjects in Part B will vary for candidates according to their stream.
No, there is no negative marking in CGCUET exam. As per CGCUET marking pattern:
- Candidate will get two marks for every correct answer.
- No marks will be given for wrong answer.
CGCUET exam will include 50 questions, 25 questions in Part A and 25 queestions in Part B. The total marks for CGCUET exam is 100 marks.
Refer the table below to know the CGCUET exam pattern for Part A and Part B:
CGCUET Exam Pattern Part A
| Subjects | Number of Question | Marks |
| Basic English | 10 | 20 |
| Basic Computers | 5 | 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 5 | 50 |
CGCUET Exam Pattern Part B
| Stream | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Class 12th Science + Maths | 25 | 50 |
| Class 12th Science + Biology | 25 | 50 |
| Class 12th Commerce | 25 | 50 |
| Class 12th Humanities | 25 | 50 |
CGCUET 2026 Exam Pattern: Section A (Compulsory for All)
Refer the table below to know the CGCUET 2026 exam pattern for Part A:
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Basic English | 10 |
| Basic Computers | 5 |
| Quantutative Aptitude | 5 |
| General Knowledge | 5 |
| Total | 25 |
Refer the table below to know the stream-wise CGCUET exam pattern and subjects for Part B:
| Class 12th Science + Maths | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Physics and Chemistry | 13 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| Total | 25 |
| Class 12th Science + Biology | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Physics and Chemistry | 13 |
| Biology | 12 |
| Total | 25 |
| Class 12th Commerce | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Accountancy | 10 |
| Business Studies | 7 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Total | 25 |
| Class 12th Humanities | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| History | 10 |
| Political Science | 7 |
| Geography | 8 |
| Total | 25 |
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Refer the table below to know the CGCUET syllabus for Science students:
| Science (with Mathematics or Biology) | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Syllabus |
| Physics | 1. Measurement 2. Kinematics and Laws of Motion 3. Work, Energy and Power 4. Rotational Motion 5. Thermodynamics 6. Oscillations and Waves 7. Electrostatics 8. Current Electricity 9. Magnetism and Electromagnetic induction 10. Optics |
| Chemistry | 1. States of matter 2. Atomic structure, Chemical bonding and molecular structure 3. Chemical Thermodynamics 4. Redox reactions and electrochemistry 5. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties 6. General principles and processes of isolation of metals 7. Hydrogen 8. s, p, d and f block elements 9. Co-ordination compounds 10. Hydrocarbons 11. Organic compounds containing halogens 12. Organic compounds containing oxygen 13. Organic compounds containing nitrogen 14. Polymers |
| Mathematics | 1. Sets, Relations and Functions 6. Limits, Continuity and Differentiability |
| Biology | 1. Biological Classification 7. Ecology & Environment |
Refer the table below to know the CGCUET syllabus for Humaities students:
| Humanities | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Syllabus |
| Political Science |
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| Geography |
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| History |
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CGCUET syllabus for section A has for sections: basic English, Basic Computers, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude. Table below details CGCUET syllabus for Part A:
| Subjects | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Basic English | 1. Comprehension 2. Transformation of Sentences 3. Voice (Active and Passive) 4. Agreement of Subject and Verb 5. Rearrangement of sentences 6. Synonym and Antonym 7. Error detection 8. Idioms and phrases 9. Punctuation and Articles 10. Tenses 11. Clauses and phrase |
| Basic Computers | 1. Fundamentals of information Technology. 6. Multimedia Devices |
| General Knowledge | 1. Sports 2. Current Affairs 3. topics related to sports, 4. national and international awards, 5. current banking news, government schemes, inventions, 6. politics, 7. economy |
| Quantitatuve Aptitude | 1. Problems on Age 2. Averages, Mean, Median and Mode 3. Discount 4. Number Series and number system 5. LCM and HCF 6. Permutation and Combinations 7. Points, lines and angles 8. Probability 9. Profit and Loss 10. Ratio and Proportions 11. Simple and Compound Interest 12. Time and Work |
FAQs on CGCUET Exam Pattern
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Commonly asked questions
Refer the table below to know the CGCUET scholarship percebtage in stage 1:
| Marks | Scholarship Percentage |
|---|---|
| 30-39.99 | Eligible for admission |
| 40-49.99 | 10% |
| 50-59.99 | 20% |
| 60-69.99 | 30% |
| 70-79.99 | 50% |
| 80-89.99 | 75% |
| 90-92.99 | 85% |
| 93 and above | 100% |
Yes, candidates can reschedule the CGCUET exam date within the 15 days of registration. Students will not be able to reschedule the exam date of they surpass the 15 days from the date of the registration. Candidates will get the second chance of exam if they missed it on the first chance. Stage 1 of CGCUET is conducted from December to May and Stage 2 is conducted from June 2025 to August end 2025.
Candidates seeking financial assistance for higher education in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Law, Computer Applications, Journalism, or Science must take the CGCUET. The scholarship is available only for undergraduate programs, and the CGCUET Scholarship is awarded based on the points earned in the exam.
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