What is the CUET UG syllabus for general test?

CUET UG general test will cover the topics from the following: General Knowledge, Current Affairs General mental ability, Numerical ability Reasoning (Simple application of basic Mathematical concepts, quantitative arithmetic, algebra geometry, mensuration and statistics) Logical and analytical reasoning Candidates preparing for the general test of CUET UG are advised to stay updated with the current affairs by reading the newspapers and magazines. Candidates must gather study materials to prepare for the syllabus of General test and practice ample questions to become familiar with the type of questions asked in this section. Download the CUET UG question paper now.

Which are the languages included in CUET UG?

CUET UG langauge section will now consist of 13 languages instead of 33 languages. The 13 langauges of CUET UG 2026 are: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Whereas, the languages which have been deleted are: Arabic, Bodo, Chinese, Dogri, French, German, Italian, Janpanese, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Manipuri, Nepali, Persian, Russian, Santhali, Sindhi, Spanish, Tibetan, Sanskrit.

What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, students will get +5 marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer.

Which subjects have been removed in CUET UG?

UGC has announced the deletion of 26 subjects from CUET UG 2025 onwards. CUET UG 20 foreign languages and six domain subjects have been removed. Check the list below to know the name of the subjects: Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese) Domain Subjetcs (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics)

What is CUET UG English syllabus?

CUET UG English syllabus imcludes: Reading Comprehension Factual Narrative Literary Verbal Ability Rearranging the parts Choosing the correct word Synonyms and Antonyms Vocabulary

What is the CUET UG syllabus for general test?

CUET UG general test will cover the topics from the following: General Knowledge, Current Affairs General mental ability, Numerical ability Reasoning (Simple application of basic Mathematical concepts, quantitative arithmetic, algebra geometry, mensuration and statistics) Logical and analytical reasoning Candidates preparing for the general test of CUET UG are advised to stay updated with the current affairs by reading the newspapers and magazines. Candidates must gather study materials to prepare for the syllabus of General test and practice ample questions to become familiar with the type of questions asked in this section. Download the CUET UG question paper now.

What is the CUET exam duration for each subject?

As per the CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as: Section I- Languages Section II- Domain Subject Section III- General Test Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Candidates will not be given extra time.

What is the CUET marking scheme?

NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2026: Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5) Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1). Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0). If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options. If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question. If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.

What CUET subjects should I map for B.Sc at University of Delhi?

To map the CUET subjects as per the B.Sc course criteria at University of Delhi, candidates must select the following test papers as per the course specialisation: B.Sc Specialisation CUET Subject Selection B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology Physics + Chemistry + Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences Physics + Chemistry + Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry B.Sc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science Chemistry + Physics + Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry B.Sc. (Hons.) Bio-Chemistry Combination I: Chemistry + Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry + Physics Combination II: Chemistry + Biology/Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science Combination I : Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects from List B OR Combination II : Any two Languages from List A + Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any one subject from List B B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics B.Sc. (Prog.) Mathematical Sciences Combination I: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects from List B

Is CUET syllabus based on CBSE syllabus?

No, CUET syllabus is not based on CBSE syllabus as claimed by Education Ministry in Rajya Sabha. The CUET exam is designed to assess the general understandig of the candidate in subjects he/she has opted for. CUET UG is on of the biggest UG entrance exam carnival conducted for admission in cebtral, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must check the detailed CUET syllabus and CUET question paper to become familiar with the important topics and type of questions asked in the exam.

Where can I get the CUET UG syllabus?

Candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 updated syllabus from official webiste of National Testing Agency (NTA) once released. NTA will release the CUET syllabus 2026 for all subjects at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the CUET subject wise syllabus PDF online. The link to download the CUET UG syllabus will be activated soon.

How many subjects can I choose for the CUET exam?

From CUET UG 2026 onwards, candidates can now choose for five CUET subjects. Earlier, the subject choices were six. With the rediuction in number of CUET subjects, the choices have been reduced. Candidates can opt for five subjects from 23 domain subjects of any stream irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th.

Are NCERT books enough to cover CUET syllabus?

NTA has mentioned that CUET UG 2026 syllabus will adhere to NCERT syllabus. Hence, it can be assumed that the NCERT books are enough to cover the syllabus of the CUET UG exam. Candidates must note that, CUET exam tests students' understanding of the subject concepts and ability to apply them in various situations. Therefore, to prepare well and get a good score, it is advised that students refer to other study materials and books designed for national-level competitive entrance exams. The CUET UG syllabus is similar with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The chapters and topics are similar to Class 12 syllabus. Unlike other UG entrance exams, CUET UG syllabus does not include Class 11 syllabus.

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Common University Entrance Test UG syllabus 2026 will be soon updated at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download free CUET syllabus 2026 PDFs online on release of official notification. CUET 2026 syllabus is divided into three sections: General test, Domain Subjects and Language. Applicants will be able to choose upto five CUET subjects while filling the application form. The syllabus of CUET UG is based completely on class 12th NCERT curriculum. Science, Commerce and Arts students must review the syllabus of the subjects they have studied in class 12th. As per the CUET 2026 exam pattern, the question paper for each subject will consist of 50 multiple choice questions. The CUET 2026 will be tentatively held from the second week of May 2026 in CBT mode.

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