CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis LIVE: Shift 1 & 2 Subject-Wise Analysis, Memory-Based Questions

After the CUET 2026 provisional key release, candidates may challenge any question by paying INR 200 per objection; the challenge fee is non‑refundable and payable online.

Once CUET answer key 2026 PDF and response sheet is released, it can be downloaded immediately by logging into cuet.nta.nic.in with CUET application number and password.

It is expected that CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key will be released in the second week of June on the official cuet.nta.nic.in portal.

Check below to know list of top CUET participating colleges that feature in the NIRF Ranking 2025:

For high‑demand streams such as B.Com (Hons), B.Sc Computer Science, and B.A Economics, candidates should aim for at least 750 CUET score to get admission in top central universities.

Candidates seeking admission to Banaras Hindu University can check the expected CUET UG 2026 cutoff below:

• B.Sc Honours: 440‑500
• B.Com Honours: 460‑540
• B.A Honours: 250‑340
• B.A Economics: 240‑300 

CUET UG 2026 Shift 2 exam has concluded. The question paper analysis and memory based questions will be updated on this page soon.

CUET UG 2026 cutoff will depend on:

• UG course difficulty
• Number of applicants per course
• CUET scores, and 
• Candidate categories

Top universities like Delhi University and BHU are expected to publish CUET 2026 cutoffs in the last week of July, shortly after CUET 2026 result declaration.

Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET UG 2026 exam structure:

NTA has commenced the CUET UG 2026 June 6 SHift 2 examination. Candidates are now appearing for exam in online mode.

The entry gates for the CUET UG 2026 June 6 Shift 2 examination have now been closed. Candidates who reached the examination centre before the deadline have been allowed to enter. The Shift 2 exam will be conducted from 3 PM to 6 PM across designated test centres nationwide.

The entry gates for the CUET UG 2026 June 6  Shift 2 examination are scheduled to close at 2:30 PM. Candidates are advised to reach their allotted exam centres well before the reporting time to avoid last-minute inconvenience.

CUET UG 2026 June 6 Shift 2 examination will be held from 3 PM to 6 PM. The exam is being conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 June 6 Shift 2 examination must adhere to the prescribed dress code issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA):

• Wear light-coloured and comfortable clothing.
• Woollen garments are permitted; however, candidates should report early to facilitate frisking procedures.
• Normal shoes, slippers, or low-heeled footwear are recommended.
• Religious articles of faith, including threads such as kalava, are allowed, but candidates must arrive well in advance for mandatory security checks.

CUET UG 2026 June 6 shift 2 entry has commenced at exam centres. The exam will start at 3 PM.

Candidates can check the table below to know CUET UG 2026 exam analysis:

The CUET UG examination is generally considered to have a moderate difficulty level. Candidates can check the detailed subject-wise analysis, student reactions, and memory-based questions for shift 1.

The CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 examination is set to conclude at 12 PM. Detailed subject-wise exam analysis, difficulty level assessment, and student feedback will be available shortly after the exam ends.

The CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 examination will conclude at 12 PM. Depending on the number of subjects opted for, candidates will finish earlier:

• One subject: Exam ends at 10 AM
• Two subjects: Exam ends at 11 AM
• Three subjects: Exam ends at 12 PM

The CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 examination began at 9 AM, while entry gates closed at 8:30 AM. Candidates are advised to report between 7 AM and 8 AM to complete biometric verification and frisking procedures comfortably.

The entry gates for CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 have now been closed. Candidates arriving after the gate closing time were not permitted to enter the examination centre. The examination will commence at 9 AM.

NTA opened the examination centre gates for CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 candidates. Students began reporting early and completed security checks, document verification, and biometric registration before entering the examination hall.

Candidates can check below to know CUET UG 2026 Delhi University expected cutoff:

• B.Com (Hons): 760‑800+
• B.A Eco (Hons): 740‑780
• B.A Political Science: 730‑770
• B.Sc Computer Science: 720‑760
• B.Sc Physics: 650‑720

Some of the key topics that candidate's must revise for CUET UG 2026 general test are:

• Quantitative Aptitude
  • Mensuration
  • Probability
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Time & Work
  • Compound Interest
  • Statistics
• Reasoning
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relation
  • Calendar
  • Direction
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Series
• GK & Current Affairs
  • Static GK dominated
  • 2024-2025 Current Affairs
  • International Organisations
  • Geography
  • Awards

CUET 2026 cutoff marks will be announced separately by each university. NTA does not prescribe a qualifying cutoff. Each accepting university will release its own cutoff or merit list which depends on exam difficulty, number of candidates and seat availability.

Compared with CUET UG 2026 2025, the CUET 2026 General Test retains similar topic distribution: reasoning remains dominant, while percentages, ratios and time‑work continue to appear with comparable weightage.

CUET UG 2026 question paper will include five marks for each correct answer. Candidates aiming for at least 35 good attempts per section can secure a good score before the negative marking impacts the total.

CUET UG 2026 General Test section covers general knowledge, current affairs, mental ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning and logical‑analytical reasoning. The question paper will consist of 50 MCQs and will follow the similar marking scheme as for all other subjects.

CUET UG 2026 language assess candidate's skill through reading‑comprehension passages, literary aptitude, vocabulary, grammar and verbal ability. Candidates have to attempt 50 questions within 60‑minute window.

Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam must know that every incorrect answer will attract minus one mark. With 50 questions per section, careful guessing can protect score.

CUET UG 2026 exam consists of three sections: 13 Language, 23 Domain‑Specific and General Test. Each section contains 50 multiple‑choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes for each subject.

CUET UG 2026 awards 250 marks for each subject. The question paper will consist of 50 MCQs of five marks each. CUET 2026 total marks vary with the number of subjects a candidate opts.

CUET UG 2026 will follow the marking scheme below:

1. Each correct answer will get +5 marks
2. Wrong answer will attract –1
3. No marks for unanswered or review‑marked questions across all three sections.

Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 June 6 and June 7 examination can check the live updates in subject-wise analysis and memory based questions based on student review here.