CUET UG 2026 exam for shift 2 is over in CBT mode. Candidates appearing for exam can check the detailed CUET UG 2026 subject-wise analysis, memory-based questions and important topics once the exam concludes. May 11 Shift 1 & 2 analysis has been updated.
National Testing Agency has concluded CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 at 6 PM exam and Shift 1 exam at 12 PM. The exam is being administered in Computer-Based Test mode. Candidates can check the CUET UG 2026 analysis for shift 2 for following subjects- English, Accountancy / Book Keeping, Business Studies, Computer Science / Informatics Practices, Economics / Business Economics, History, Political Science, and Sociology. Earlier, NTA conducted shift 1 examination for 8 subjects- English; Accountancy / Book Keeping, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics / Business Economics, Geography / Geology, History, and Political Science.
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 Question Paper Analysis & Answer Key
The CUET UG 2026 exam for shift 2 is expected to be on moderate levels. The detailed analysis for CUET subjects will be provided once the exam concludes:
| Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
Important Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| English |
Difficult |
Vocabulary (Tough) |
| Accountancy/Book Keeping |
Easy |
Theory based direct questions, Partnership, Capital Adjustment, Preference Shares |
| Business Studies |
Easy |
Case Studies (More Questions) |
| Computer Science/Informatics Practices |
To be updated |
To be updated |
| Economics/ Business Economics |
Moderate |
Microeconomics (Difficult Numericals), Graph, National Income Accounting, Indian Economic Development , Macroeconomics |
| History |
Easy |
BCE full form, Naglapuram, Harappa Artifacts and Sites, Ulug/ Dawa (Postel System), Nayanars & Alvars, Revolt of 1857, Framing the Constitution (Chronology of Act) (Statement Based) |
| Political Science |
To be updated |
To be updated |
| Sociology |
Easy to Moderate |
Disease (When), Tribes (Match the Column), Tea Industry (When did it start), Sanskritization Limitation, Rate of Natural Increase, Books and Thinkers, Civil Society, Globalization (Case Study Based), Regional Newspaper, Green Revolution, LPG Reforms, Make in India, Colonialism |
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis & Answer Key
The CUET UG 2026 exam for shift 1 was on moderate levels. The detailed analysis for CUET subjects has been provided below:
| Subjects |
Difficulty Level |
Important Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| English |
Moderate to Easy |
Question Tag, RC on 2 Wildlife, Rearrangement, Figure of Speech, Idiom and Phrases, One Word Substitution, Antonym, Phrasal Verbs, Foreign Words, Root Words, Types of Analogy |
| Accountancy/Book Keeping |
Moderate |
Theory on Act, Partnership Act, Admission of Partner, Cash Flow Statement Numerical (More Weightage) on Ratio, Admission of Partner, Gaining Ratio, Cash Flow Statement Case Study on Shares (entry questions) |
| Business Studies |
Easy |
Case Study, Controlling Process & Planning Process (Sequence Based), Principle of Management (Select which is not the principle from options) |
| Chemistry |
Easy to Moderate |
Name reactions match the following, Electrochemistry numericals, Ligands |
| Economics/Business Economics |
Easy to Moderate |
Macroeconomics Questions (More Weightage) includes Date based, National Income (Tough) Microeconomics includes Cardinal Approach, Ordinal Approach Indian Economic Development includes Indian Economy at the Eve of Independence, LPG Reform - 2 |
| Geography/Geology |
Easy |
Water resources, 2011 census, secondary sector, human development, human development index |
| History |
Moderate to Easy |
Ashoka, Maps, Harappan Civilisation, Mohenjo-Daro Discovery, Dates for Magadh, Mahabharat, and Revolts. |
| Political Science |
Easy to Moderate |
Article 5- International Law, Passages, South Asia Timeline, Questions on 2004 elections, Match the following- Slogans of Chapter 5 and 6 from Indian Book, USSR stagnation, EU timeline, Punjab timeline, States formed in 1987, President during emergency |
LIVE UPDATE
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 & 2 Question Paper Analysis & Answer Key; LIVE
- 11:50 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 LIVE: CUET DU Cutoff for Arts Courses (Expected)
Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET DU arts 2026 expected cutoff:
CUET Arts Course
Expected Arts Cutoff marks
B.A Hons. in English
590-885
B.A Hons. in Economics
600-900
B.A Hons. in Geography
600-890
B.A Hons. in History
550-900
B.A Hons. in Political Science
550-950
B.A Hons. in Psychology
760-930
- 11:06 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 LIVE: CUET DU Cutoff for B.Sc (Expected)
Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET DU cutoff for B.Sc for top colleges:
DU B.Sc Courses
Expected CUET Cutoff Marks 2026
B.Sc Hons. Chemistry
540-320
B.Sc Hons. Mathematics
835-490
B.Sc Hons. Physics
580-280
B.Sc Hons. Computer Science
785-560
- 10:25 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 LIVE: CUET DU Cutoff for B.Com Hons. (Expected)
Candidates can check the table below CUET DU cutoff for B.Com for top colleges:
Programe Name General OBC SC ST EWS Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College B.Com 821.0671847 726.0004349 654.6489055 529.2424344 771.4477784 B.Com (Hons.) 846.3707484 768.1747922 697.7635776 600.64235 814.205762 Hansraj College B.Com (Hons.) 901.71218 828.5794476 764.0232 709.0878191 860.7656857 Hindu College B.Com (Hons.) 912.2188167 843.217532 784.0983895 735.1002248 871.504484 Kirori Mal College B.Com (Hons.) 897.172925 821.540641 758.3565288 701.372486 856.3629119 B.Com 883.9989287 807.9333422 739.7954554 660.2453361 842.4723475 Lady Shri Ram College for Women (W) B.Com (Hons.) 906.3746135 831.8215429 764.7982713 707.2917934 861.820126 Shri Ram College of Commerce B.Com (Hons.) 917.4305733 849.420209 792.4889146 747.5161822 874.1215703 B.A. (Hons.) Economics 908.9028325 802.255158 722.7448906 609.9305017 824.3039519 Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce B.Com (Hons.) 860.4803068 B.Com 842.7418525 Sri Venketeswara College B.Com 872.7405558 790.8675104 717.7613138 640.3259713 829.5165037 B.Com (Hons.) 886.9932401 805.3673431 737.5958165 660.3737733 846.1442849 - 9:27 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 LIVE: NTA to Conduct CUET UG 2026 Exam till May 31
CUET UG 2026 exam will be held till May 31, 2026. The exam will be held in CBT mode in a total of 35 shifts, among which 2 shifts have concluded today.
- 8:55 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 LIVE: Found Discrapncy in Question Paper; Know When to Object?
If any candidate who has found any discrepancy in CUET UG 2026 May 11 question paper, he/she will be able to object the same on release of the CUET 2026 provisional answer key.
- Scribe facility: In case the candidate has physical limitation and required a scribe for writing the exam, he/she must be certified in the format provided by CMO/Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution.
- Extra time: PwD candidates will get extra time of one hour whether such candidates use scribe facilities or not.
- 8:28 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 LIVE: CUET UG Answer Key 2026 Release Date
CUET UG 2026 answer key will be released tentativeky in third week of June 2026. Candidates who appeared for exam or will appear for exam will be able to download the answer key online when released.
- 7:45 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Analysis LIVE: When will CUET Result be Announced?
CUET UG 2026 result will be announced tentatively in first week of July 2026 after the release of CUET answer key.
- 7:25 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Day 1 May 11 Exam Concludes for Both Shift 1 and 2
NTA has concluded the CUET UG 2206 Day 1 May 11 exam for shift 1 and 2. The overall difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 exam was moderate. Candidates can check the shift wise analysis for 16 subjects.
- 7:04 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis May 11 Shift 2: CUET UG Sociology Question Paper Analysis
CUET UG 2026 Sociology Shift 2 question paper was easy to moderate. The question paper covered the following topics:
- 50% questions based on PYQs
- Disease (When):
- Influenza
- Spanish Flu
- Asian Flu
- Hong Kong
- Tribes (Match the Column)
- Tea Industry (When did it start)
- Sanskritization Limitation
- Rate of Natural Increase
- Demographic Dividend (Repeated Question)
- Books and Thinkers (Match the Column)
- Civil Society (Direct Question)
- Glocalization (Case Study Based)
- Regional Newspaper (Match the Column)
- Green Revolution, LPG Reforms, Make in India (Chronology)
- Colonialism
- Social Party - Webber
- Old Newspapers (Chronology)
- Alienation – Karl Marx
- Criticism of Malthusian Theory
- Sociologist & Movement
- Re-organization of States
- Logic of Collective Action – Who wrote this book?
- 73rd and 74th Constitutional Ammendement
- 6:53 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis May 11 Shift 2: CUET UG History Question Paper Analysis
As per the student review, CUET UG History question paper for May 11 sift 2 was easy. The question paper covered the following topics:
- BCE full form
- Who wrote “Khoob Ladi Mardaani…..”
- Naglapuram
- Harappa Artifacts and Sites
- Ulug/ Dawa (Postel System)
- Nayanars & Alvars
- Passage:
- Revolt of 1857
- Framing the Constitution (Chronology of Act) (Statement Based)
- Timeline Questions (2-3 questions)
- Battles
- Match the Column, Chronological (More Weightage)
- 6:51 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis May 11 Shift 2: CUET UG Economic Question Paper Analysis
As per the student review, CUET UG 2026 Economic question paper for shift was moderate in difficulty level. Following are the topics covered in this exam:
- Microeconomics (Difficult Numericals)
- Graph Questions
- National Income Accounting
- Indian Economic Development (Very Few Questions) (4-5 questions only)
- Macroeconomics (Higher Weightage)
- 6:38 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Accounts May 11 Shift 2 Analysis
Below is the exam analysis for CUET Accounts Shift 2 for Day 1:
- Theory based direct questions
- More Questions from Book 1 – Partnership
- Section Based questions
- Capital Adjustment
- Preference Shares
- 6:26 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG English May 11 Shift 2 Difficulty Level Moderate
The difficulty level of today's shift 2 exam for CUET English was moderate. However, they are finding Vocabulary questions really difficult.
- 6:04 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 LIVE; Check Subject-Wise Difficulty Level
NTA has concluded the CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 2 exam. Check the table below to know the subject-wise difficulty level:
Subjects
Difficulty Level
English
Moderate to Easy
Accountancy/Book Keeping
Moderate
Business Studies
Moderate to Easy
Computer Science/Informatics Practices
Moderate
Economics/ Business Economics
Difficult
History
Moderate to difficult
Political Science
Easy
Sociology
Easy
- 6:02 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 Exam Concludes
National Testing Agency has concluded May 11 Shift 2 examination for eight subjects: English; Accountancy / Book Keeping; Business Studies; Computer Science / Informatics Practices; Economics / Business Economics; History; Political Science; and Sociology. The analysis for each subject will be updated soon here.
- 5:41 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 Concluding Soon
CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 2 will be concluding soon. Candidates can soon check the subject-wise detailed analysis and important topics. Candidates can also check the memory based questions and answer key here.
- 5:27 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: Check CUET 2026 May 11 Shift 1 Analysis
Candidates can check the table below to know the difficulty level of CUET 2026 May 11 Shift 1:
Subjects
Difficulty Level
English
Moderate to Easy
Accountancy/Book Keeping
Moderate
Business Studies
Easy
Chemistry
Easy to Moderate
Economics/Business Economics
Easy to Moderate
Geography/Geology
Easy
History
Moderate to Easy
Political Science
Easy to Moderate
- 5:08 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 Examination Ongoing
CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 2 examination is ongoing at exam centres across India and outside India. The exam will conclude at 6 PM.
- 4:38 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 LIVE: Passing Marks for CUET Subjects
Candidates can check the table below to know the top scores for the CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 2 subjects. The highest score are provided based on previous year statistics:
Subject Code
Subject Name
Highest NTA Score (out of 250)
101
English
241.96
301
Accountancy/Book Keeping
249.76
305
Business Studies
250.00
308
Computer Science/ Information Practices
239.50
309
Economics/ Business Studies
244.45
314
History
249.60
323
Political Scienec
249.60
326
Sociology
245.40
- 4:00 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG Exam 2026 LIVE: May 11 Shift 2 to Conclude at 6 PM
Common University Entrance Test 2026 exam for May 11 shift 2 will conclude at 6 PM. Candidates can check the detailed subject-wise analysis soon after the exam concludes.
- 3:29 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Shift 2 Analysis after 6 PM
CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 2 analysis will be updated after 6 PM. The exam is being held for the following subjects:
- English
- Accountancy / Book Keeping
- Business Studies
- Computer Science / Informatics Practices
- Economics / Business Economics
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- 3:22 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: NTA CUET Exam Pattern 2026
CUET UG 2026 exam is being held for 13 langauges, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test as per the below pattern:
Section
Number of Questions
Duration
Language
50 Questions
60 minutes for all subjects
Domain Specific
50 Questions
General Test
50 Questions
- 3:07 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 Exam Begins
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 exam has commenced. This shift will conclude at 6 PM. For candidates,
- appearing for one subject exam, exam will conclude at 4 PM
- appearing for two subjects exam, exam will conclude at 5 PM
- 2:53 PM IST• 11 May 2026
NTA CUET 2026 Exam May 11 Shift 2 Exam to Be Conducted for 60,773 candidates
National Testing Agency will commence the Day 1 shift 2 examination for 60,773 candidates at 3 PM. The exam will be held for 8 CUET subjects.
- 2:34 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam May 11 Shift 2 Entry Gates Closed
CUET UG 2026 exam centre gates have been closed for shift 2 examination candidates. The shift will be conducted from 3 PM to 6 PM.
- 2:26 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam May 11 Shift 2: Dress Code to Appear for Exam
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 2 exam must ensure to follow the below dress code:
- White, light clothing is preferred.
- Woollens are permitted- report early to enable frisking.
- Normal shoes, slippers, and low heels are the preferred footwear.
- Articles or objects of faith, including religious threads such as kalava, are permitted - report at the centre well in advance for mandatory frisking and checking.
- 2:07 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE May 11: Shift 2 Gate Closing Time
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 exam centre gates will close at 2.30 PM. Candidates must ensure to report at exam centre on time.
- 1:46 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam May 11 LIVE: Shift 2 Exam Time
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 exam will be held from 3 PM to 6 PM. This shift will include the 8 subjects. Each candidate will be appearing for maximum 3 CUET subject examination in this shift.
- 1:33 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day LIVE May 11 Shift 2 Subjects
National Testing Agency will conduct the CUET UG 2026 shift 2 exam for the following subjects:
- English
- Accountancy / Book Keeping
- Business Studies
- Computer Science / Informatics Practices
- Economics / Business Economics
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- 1:18 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 2 LIVE: Entry for CUET 2026 Shift 2 Begins
CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 2 gates have been opened. Candidates have started appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam. NTA concluded the shift 1 at 12 PM.
- 1:08 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET 2026 Paper Analysis May 11 Shift 1 OUT: CUET Chemistry Question Paper Analysis
The difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 Chemistry May 11 Shift 1 was easy to moderate. Paper was majorly coevered from organic chemistry. The question paper covered the following topics:
- Name reactions match the following
- Electrochemistry numericals
- Ligands
- 1:03 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET 2026 Paper Analysis May 11 Shift 1 OUT: CUET History Question Paper Analysis
CUET UG 2026 History question paper for May 11 shift 1 was moderate in difficulty level. The question paper covered the following topics:
- Passage (3 questions)
- Ashoka (Chronological orders)
- Map – West to East (Rivers)
- Vijaynagar – Kamlapuram Tank
- Harappa Civilization – Drainage System (Material used)
- Mohenjodaro Discovery
- More one-liner questions
- Dates Questions (Chronological Order): 2-3 questions
- Magadh
- Revolt
- Mahabharat
- Who wrote “Khoob Ladi Mardani…..”
- Passage (3 questions)
- 12:54 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis May 11 Shift 1 OUT LIVE: CUET Geography Question Paper Analysis
As per the student review, the difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 Geography was easy to moderate. The paper covered the following topics:
- Passage:
- Water resources (years); In which state people harvest in a certain way
- Population (World Wide) (Book 1)
- No questions from Book 2
- 2011 Census – Density
- Secondary Sector – 1 questions
- Human Development – Birth Rate, Push & Pull
- Human Development Index: 2 to 3 questions (Founder)
- Passage:
- 12:46 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis May 11 Shift 1 OUT LIVE: CUET Political Science Question Paper Analysis
The CUET UG 2026 Political Science question paper was moderate in difficulty level. The question paper covered the following topics:
- Article 5- International Law
- Passage on Bombay Plan
- Passage on Human Security
- 'Deterrance' meaning
- South Asia Timeline
- Questions on 2004 elections
- Match the following- Slogans of Chapter 5 and 6 from Indian Book
- USSR stagnation
- EU timeline
- Punjab timeline
- States formed in 1987
- President during emergency
- 12:42 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 Analysis: Memory Based CUET English Important Vocabulary
Some of the important memory-based CUET UG 2026 English memory based words are:
- Brittle
- Rattle
- Wrath
- Wreath
- Benevolent
- Philately
- 12:34 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis May 11 Shift 1 OUT LIVE: CUET Business Studies Question Paper Analysis
As per the student reaction, the CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 1 Business Studies question paper was easy. The paper covered the following topics;
- 1 Case Study – 5 questions
- Controlling Process & Planning Process (Sequence Based)
- Principle of Management (Select which is not the principle from options)
- Money Market Period (Financial Market)
- 12:29 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis May 11 Shift 1 OUT LIVE: CUET Economics Question Paper Analysis
As per the student's review, the difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 Economics was moderate. Check the important topics covered below:
- Macroeconomics Questions (More Weightage)
- Date based
- National Income (Tough)
- Microeconomics:
- More Numerical Questions
- Cardinal Approach, Ordinal Approach
- Indian Economic Development
- Indian Economy at the Eve of Independence
- LPG Reform - 2
- Macroeconomics Questions (More Weightage)
- 12:25 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 Analysis OUT LIVE: Check CUET Accountancy Analysis
Candidates have reported that CUET UG 2026 Accountancy May 11 shift 1 difficulty level was moderate. The question paper covered the following topics:
1.Theory – 5 questions
- Act
- Partnership Act
- Admission of Partner
- Cash Flow Statement
2. Numerical (More Weightage)
- Ratio
- Admission of Partner
- Gaining Ratio
- Cash Flow Statement
3. Case Study
- Shares (entry questions)
- 12:13 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis LIVE Shift 1: English Topics Covered
CUET English question paper 2026 covered the following topics in May 11 Shift 1:
- Maximum questions from the 'question text'
- Fill in the blanks for tenses/verbs
- Match the following
- Reading Comprehension (2 topics on Wildlife)
- Rearrangement
- Figure of Speech- simile, metaphor, personification
- 12:08 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis: CUET English Exam Difficulty Level Moderate
As per the student's review the difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 English level was moderate to easy. The question paper included 4 questions from RC.
- 12:00 PM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Day 1 May 11 Shift 1 Exam Concludes for 8 Subjects
National Testing Agency has concluded the exam for Shift 1 for eight CUET subjects. The difficulty level of Commerce subjects was moderate; while the difficulty level of CUET Arts subjects was moderate to difficult.
- 11:48 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: Expected CUET DU Cutoff 2026
Candidates can check the table below to know the expected CUET UG 2026 cutoff for Delhi University:
DU UG Course Expected CUET 2026 Cutoff B.Com (Hons) 760-800+ B.A. (Hons) Economics 740-780 B.A (Hons) Political Science / Psychology / Other Popular Hons (Humanities) 730-770 B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science / Maths / Statistics / Other Top Science Honours 720-760 B.Sc (Hons) Physics/Chemistry/Other Sciences 650-720 B.A. / B.Sc / B.Com (Programme / Pass) 600-680 - 11:33 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis LIVE: CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 Concluding at 12 PM
CUET UG 2026 exam for shift 1 will conclude at 12 PM. Candidates can soon check the subject-wise exam analysis here.
- 11:31 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 English Analysis
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 English analysis will be provided soon after the exam concludes. The main topics covered in the question paper are reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar. The question paper consists of 50 multiple choice questions.
- 11:16 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day 1 May 11 Shift 1 Exam Ongoing
National Testing Agency is conducting the CUET UG 2026 Day 1 exam for following subjects in shift 1:
- English
- Accountancy / Book Keeping
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Economics / Business Economics
- Geography / Geology
- History
- Political Science
- 11:00 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG Exam 2026 Day 1 May 11 LIVE: What is the difficulty level of CUET exam?
The difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 exam is generally moderate. Candidates can check here the detailed subject-wise analysis for CUET UG 2026 Day 1 May 11 examination once the exam concludes.
- 10:29 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis and Answer Key; LIVE Updates
NTA is conducting Day 1 of CUET UG 2026 exam for following subjects:
- Shift 1: English; Accountancy / Book Keeping; Business Studies; Chemistry; Economics / Business Economics; Geography / Geology; History; and Political Science.
- Shift 2: English; Accountancy / Book Keeping; Business Studies; Computer Science / Informatics Practices; Economics / Business Economics; History; Political Science; and Sociology
- 9:57 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Number of Questions
CUET UG 2026 each subject exam includes 50 multiple choice questions. There are no optional questions. Candidates must complete the one-subject examination within one hour.
- 9:35 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Day 1 LIVE: Shift 1 Exam Concludes at 12 PM
CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 1 exam will conclude at 12 PM. For candidates having,
- One subject, the exam will end at 10 AM
- Two subjects, the exam will end at 11 AM
- 9:08 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 Begins in CBT Mode
National Testing Agency has commenced the CUET UG 2026 May 11 shift 1 exam today. The exam is being held in CBT mode. As per the exam pattern, the question paper includes 50 questions for each subject. Candidates have 60 minutes to attempt each CUET subject exam.
- 9:01 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Day 1 May 11 LIVE: NTA begins exam for Shift 1
National Testing Agency has commenced the Day 1 of CUET UG 2026 exam for shift 1. The exam will be administered for 63,247 candidates.
- 8:50 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Day May 11 LIVE: NTA conducting exam for 8 CUET subjects
National Testing Agency is conducting CUET UG 2026 exam for 8 subjects in shift 1. Some of the subjects are:
- English
- General Aptitude Test
- Business Studies
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Political Science
- 8:35 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG Exam Day LIVE May 11: CUET Centre Gates Closed for Shift 1
CUET UG 2026 exam centre gates are now closed for May 11 shift 1 candidates. The exam for CUET 2026 8 subjects will commence at 9 AM.
- 8:18 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET 2026 May 11 LIVE Updates: CUET UG Centre Shift 1 Gates Closing Soon
CUET UG 2026 shift 1 centre gates are closing soon at 8.30 AM. Candidates must note that students will not be permitted to enter the centre once the gates are closed.
- 8:00 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam May 11 LIVE: Prohibited List of Items
Candidates will not be allowed to carry the following items inside the CUET UG 2026 exam centre:
- Electronic devices, including smartwatches, calculators, or Bluetooth earphones.
- Students must also not take their wallets, handbags
- Any kind of pieces of paper except admit card will not be allowed
- 7:38 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG May 11 2026 LIVE: What is CUET 2026 Shift 1 Gate Closing Time?
The CUET UG 2026 exam for shift 1 will begin at 9 AM, but the gate closing time is 8:30 AM. Students are suggested to reach the allotted centre between 7 AM and 8 AM to complete biometric registration and frisking without pressure. There are chances of a rush due to a large crowd.
- 7:06 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 LIVE: Gates Open for Shift 1 at Centres
The authorities have opened the CUET UG 2026 exam centre gates for shift 1 candidates. Students have started reporting at centre and are in queue to complete the frisking process.
- 6:21 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 LIVE Updates: Carry All Pages of CUET Admit Card 2026
Students appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam must carry all the pages print of CUET admit card 2026. The details on the admit card must be clearly visible.
- 5:25 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day LIVE: Reporting & Gate Closing Time
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2206 exam must be updated with the reporting and gate closing time at CUET UG exam centre:
CUET Exam Date 2026
Shifts
Shift Time
Gate Closing Time
May 11, 2026
Shift 1
9 AM to 12 PM
Reporting Time: 7 AM
8.30 AM
Shift 2
3 PM to 6 PM
Reporting Time: 1 PM
2.30 PM
- 4:24 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day 1 LIVE: Total of 1,24,020 Candidates to Appear for CUET UG 2026 on May 11
National Testing Agency will be conducting the CUET UG 2026 exam for 1,24,020 candidates today, i.e., May 11, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts for 8 subjects in each shift.
- 3:31 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day 1 LIVE: Dress Code to Follow
Students appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam must ensure to follow the below dress code:
- White, light clothing is preferred.
- Woollens are permitted- report early to enable frisking.
- Normal shoes, slippers, and low heels are the preferred footwear.
- Articles or objects of faith, including religious threads such as kalava, are permitted - report at the centre well in advance for mandatory frisking and checking.
- 2:30 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: What to carry at exam centre?
Candidates appearing for Day 1 May 11 CUET UG 2026 exam must ensure to carry the below documents:
- Printed Admit Card with Self Declaration (Undertaking) duly filled in
- Two passport-size photographs (same as uploaded in the online Application Form)
- Original, valid Photo ID proof — the SAME ID uploaded during the online application
- Transparent ball-point pen
- Transparent water bottle
- Diabetic-related eatables (sugar tablets / banana / apple / orange), if required
- PwD / PwBD certificate, if applicable
- 1:20 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Day 1 May 11 Scale of Examination
A total of 1,24,020 candidates will appear across two shifts for CUET UG 2026
Shift Centres Number of Candidates Subjects Shift 1 314 63,247 candidates 8 Shift 2 281 60,773 candidates 8 - 12:00 AM IST• 11 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: NTA to Begin CUET Exam Today in CBT Mode
CUET UG 2026 exam will commence today in CBT mode. The exam will be held in two shifts for May 11. The subject-wise CUET 2026 analysis and memory based questions will be updated soon after the exam concludes.
- 11:21 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: What is CUET UG 2026 Exam Duration?
CUET UG 2026 exam duration for each subject is one hour. NTA has alloted candidates shifts, wherein candidates might attempt maximum three subjects in singlee shift. The first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM and second shift will be held from 3 PM to 6 PM.
- 10:52 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Marks vs Percentile
Candidates can check the table below to know the expected CUET UG 2026 marks vs percentile
CUET Marks Range Expected Percentile 250 - 235 100 234 - 213 99 212 - 188 98 - 97 187 - 163 96 - 95 162 - 138 94 - 93 137 - 113 92 - 90 112 - 100 89 - 84 99 - 88 83 - 80 87 - 75 79 - 75 74 - 63 74 - 70 62 - 50 69 - 55 49 - 25 54 - 30 - 10:17 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: CUET 2026 Medium of Question Paper
CUET UG 2026 exam will be held in 13 languages, which are:
Hindi Urdu Punjabi Gujarati Marathi Bengali Assamese Odiya Telugu Tamil Kannada Malayalam English - - - 9:34 PM IST• 10 May 2026
NTA CUET UG 2026 LIVE Updates: CUET UG 2026 Tentative Timeline for Upcoming Events
National Testing Agency has not announced the official schedule for CUET UG 2026. Candidates can check the table below to know the important events and dates after CUET UG 2026 exam:
Events Dates CUET UG 2026 exam 11-May to 31-May-2026 Release of CUET 2026 provisional answer key Second week of June 2026 Release of CUET final answer key 2026 First week of July 2026 CUET UG 2026 result announcement First week of July 2026 - 9:08 PM IST• 10 May 2026
What is CUET UG 2026 Passing Marks?
There are no prescribed passing marks for CUET UG 2026. Candidates must meet the CUET UG cutoff criteria of the accepting university to qualify for admissions. CUET UG cutoff 2026 will be released by participating colleges after the declaration of results.
- 8:45 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Total Marks
CUET UG 2026 total marks are 250 marks for each subject. The total marks for all subjects depends upon the number of subjects opted by candidate. For instance:
- For 5 CUET subjects total marks are 1250
- For 4 CUET subjects total marks are 1000
- For 3 CUET subjects total marks are 750
- 8:23 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Important English Vocabulary To Focus on
Candidates can check the list of important CUET UG Engpish vocabulary that were repeated in previous year question papers:
- Sagacious
- Saturine
- Candid
- Conspicuous
- Intrepid
- Disrupt
- Laconic
- Volatile
- Abrogate
- Benevolence
- 8:01 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Important CUET Science Topics
Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET UG Science 2026 important topics and weightage
CUET Physics
Unit
Expected Number of Questions
Electrostatics
10
Current Electricity
6
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
10
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
5
Electromagnetic Waves
5
Optics
4
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
2
Atoms and Nuclei
2
Electronic Devices
5
Communication Systems
1
CUET Chemistry
Unit
Expected Number of Questions
Organic Chemistry
Haloalkane and Haloarene
3-4
Aldehyde, Ketone, and Carboxylic Acid
4-5
Alcohol, Phenol, and Ether
3-4
Biomolecules
2-3
Amine
3-5
Polymer
1-2
Chemistry in Everyday Life
1-2
Inorganic Chemistry
Metallurgy
1-2
D-block
2-3
P-block
4-5
Coordination Compounds
3-4
Physical Chemistry
Solid State
2-3
Electrochemistry
2-3
Solutions
2-3
Surface Chemistry
4-5
Chemical Kinetics
3-4
CUET Mathematics
Unit
Expected Number of Questions
Algebra
2 - 3
Integration and its Applications
3 - 4
Calculus
3 - 4
Probability Distributions
2 - 3
Differential Equations
2 - 3
Relations and Functions
4 - 5
Linear Programming
2 - 3
Vectors
3 - 4
Integrals
3 - 4
Probability
2 - 3
3D Geometry
3 - 4
Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications
3 - 4
CUET Biology
Unit
Expected Number of Questions
Reproduction
15-18
Ecology and Environment
10-12
Biology and Human Welfare
8-10
Genetics and Evolution
10-12
Biotechnology and Its Application
7-8
- 7:25 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Important CUET Commerce Topics
Candidates can check the table below to know the important CUET UG 2026 commerce topics and their weightage:
CUET Business Studies
Unit
Expected Number of Questions
Business Environment (Case study)
7-8
Match the following
7-8
Staffing
5-6
Sequence Wise questions
5-6
HR-related Case study
5-6
Planning
4-5
Organizing
3-4
Directing
3-4
Business Finance
2-3
Financial Markets
2-3
Marketing
2-3
CUET Accountancy
Unit
Expected Number of Questions
Reconstitution of Partnership
10-12
Analysis of financial statements
7-8
Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital
6-7
Accounting-Not for Profit
5-6
Computerized Accounting System
4-5
CUET Economics
Unit
Expected Number of Questions
Central Problems of an Economy, Production Possibility Frontier
2-3
Consumer’s Equilibrium & Demand
6-7
Producer Behaviour & Supply
7-8
Forms of Market & Price Determination
7-8
National Income & Related Aggregates
7-8
Money & Banking
5-6
Determination of Income & Employment
6-7
Government Budget & Economy
5-6
Balance of Payments
5-6
- 7:11 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Tomorrow; Important Notice for Students
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam tomorrow must check the below highlights before leaving home:
- Carry the printed admit card on A-4 size sheet
- Carry a passport-size photo at exam centre.
- Carry original ID card as upload in application form.
- Follow NTA CUET UG dress code 2026
- Reach the exam centre on time.
- Do not completely rely on maps to reach exam centre.
- Do not carry any prohibited items to the exam hall.
- The exam will be conducted under strict CCTV surveillance
- 6:44 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Expected Cutoff for Banaras Hindu University
CUET BHU cutoff will be announced after the declaration of CUET 2026 results. Table below prescribes the expected CUET 2026 cutoff for BHU:
CUET BHU Courses Expected Cutoff Marks B.Sc Honours 440-500 marks B.Com Honours 460-540 marks B.A Honours 250-340 marks B.A Honours in Economics 240-300 marks - 6:22 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Expected Cutoff for Delhi University
Students must meet the CUET DU cutoff for admission to top courses and colleges of Delhi University. Below is the expected CUET 2026 cutoff:
DU UG Course Expected CUET 2026 Cutoff B.Com (Hons) 760-800+ B.A. (Hons) Economics 740-780 B.A (Hons) Political Science / Psychology / Other Popular Hons (Humanities) 730-770 B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science / Maths / Statistics / Other Top Science Honours 720-760 B.Sc (Hons) Physics/Chemistry/Other Sciences 650-720 B.A. / B.Sc / B.Com (Programme / Pass) 600-680 - 6:06 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Marking Scheme
NTA follows the below prescribed CUET UG marking scheme.
Response Type
Marks awarded
Correct answer
+5
Incorrect answer
-1
Question with more than one response
-1
Unanswered question
0
- 5:44 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Live Updates: How Students Can Stay Calm Before Exam?
- Get a good sleep a night before exam.
- Do not worry about what your friends have studied.
- Do light revision on exam day.
- Maintain a positive mindset that 'You will crack CUET 2026 with 250/250' for each subject
- 5:19 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Download Link Available
Students appearing for Common University Entrance Test 2026 can download the admit card that must be carried at exam centres. Students will not be permitted to enter the examination hall without the admit card. Click on the link below to download the CUET UG admit card 2026
Direct link- https://examinationservices.nic.in/AdmitCardService/AcCuetUG/Login?enc=kEinmH8aTDfj7UJERQYzpuwaXWY32HbjAGdMV/iRIao=
- 5:02 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Check Subject-Wise Previous Year Highest Score
Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET subject-wise highest score in previous year:
Subject Code
Subject Name
Highest NTA Score (out of 250)
101
English
241.96
102
Hindi
238.06
103
Assamese
220.00
104
Bengali
244.00
105
Gujarati
166.00
106
Kannada
232.00
107
Malayalam
238.00
108
Marathi
244.00
109
Odia
219.00
110
Punjabi
250.00
111
Tamil
241.00
112
Telugu
178.00
113
Urdu
250.00
301
Accountancy/Book Keeping
249.76
302
Agriculture
228.40
303
Anthropology
208.00
304
Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry
249.70
305
Business Studies
250.00
306
Chemistry
247.64
307
Environmental Science
185.00
308
Computer Science/ Information Practices
239.50
309
Economics/ Business Studies
244.45
312
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts/ Commercial Arts
248.33
313
Geography/ Geology
250.00
314
History
249.60
315
Home Science
234.33
316
Knowledge Tradition - Practices in India
187.00
318
Mass Media/ Mass Communication
204.50
319
Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics
243.70
320
Performing Arts (Dance; Drama, Music)
242.00
321
Physical Education (Yoga; Sports)
219.00
322
Physics
237.00
323
Political Scienec
249.60
324
Psychology
250.00
325
Sanskrit
244.00
326
Sociology
245.40
501
General Aptitude Test
203.36
- 4:40 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day LIVE: Required Document at Exam Centre
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam must carry the below documents at exam centre:
- CUET admit card 2026
- Self-declaration form
- 2 Passport size photograph
- Original valid ID proof (Same ID proof used in CUET application form)
- PwD/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- 4:21 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG Exam has Negative Marking
CUET UG exam has a negative marking scheme. For each incorrect response, one mark is deducted in CUET exam. Therefore, candidates must avoid blind guessing.
- 4:08 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: CUET 2026 Exam Pattern
CUET UG 2026 exam will be held for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test. The question paper will consist of 50 MCQs in each subject. The duration for each subject is one hour. Candidates must attempt the questions carefully as each wrong answer will attract -1 negative marking.
- 3:50 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis LIVE: CUET Physics Important Topics & Expected Number of Questions
Candidates can check the table below to know CUET UG Physics 2026 important topics and expected number of questions:
Important Topics
No. of Questions
Electric Charges and Electric Fields
3
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
7
Current Electricity
6
Moving Charges and Magnetism
5
Magnetism and Matter
5
Electromagnetic Induction
1
Alternating Currents
4
Electromagnetic Waves
5
Ray Optics and Optical Instrument
4
Wave Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
2
Atoms
2
Nuclei
Electronic Devices
5
Communication Systems
1
- 3:34 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis LIVE: CUET English Important Topics & Expected Number of Questions
Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET English 2026 expected number of questions:
Topics
Expected Weightage
Expected number of questions
Comprehension
30%
15
Parts of speech
6-8%
3-4
Para jumbles
6-8%
3-4
Synonyms and antonyms
4-6%
2-3
Active/passive voice
6-8%
3-4
Fill in the blanks
6-8%
3-4
Incorrect/correct statement
6-8%
3-4
Phrases and meaning
10-12%
5-6
- 3:20 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Highest Number Candidates Appearing for CUET English Exam
As per the NTA official notification, 12,64,099 candidates have applied for the CUET UG 206 English exam, followed by Physics which recorded 9,13,691 count of students.
- 2:58 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: What to Carry?
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam will be allowed to carry the following items:
- Transparent water bottle
- Articles or objects of faith (subject to frisking)
- Religious threads like kalava are allowed
- If wearing articles of faith or extra layers, please reach the centre well in advance to avoid delays during security checks.
- Woollens if needed
- Normal shoes, slippers & low heels
- 2:43 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Number of Students Registered for CUET UG 2026
15,68,866 candidates have registered for the CUET UG 2026 exam. This year it is the largest computer based test that will conducted across India and foreign countries. 43% of all candidates concentrated in just 3 states: UP, Bihar & Delhi (6.74 lakh candidates, 9,922 subject combinations between them).
- 2:30 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG Exam LIVE: Take Print of CUET UG 2026 Admit Card
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 May 11 exam must ensure to have downloaded and taken print of CUET UG admit card. If not, candidates must immediately take 2-3 print of the hall ticket to appear for the exam.
- 2:21 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Dress Code for Exam Centre
To appear for CUET UG 2026 exam candidates must check the dress code and permissible items at exam centre below:
- 2:15 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 LIVE: Gate Closing Time
National Testing Agency has prescribed the gate closing time for both shifts. Candidates must ensure to report at allotted exam centre before the gate closing time.
Shift
Gate Closing Time
Shift 1
8.30 AM
Shift 2
2.30 PM
- 2:06 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG Exam 2026 LIVE: CUET UG Shift Timings
As per the schedule released by NTA, CUET UG 2026 exam will be held in two shifts:
- Shift 1- 9 AM to 12 PM
- Shift 2- 3 PM to 6 PM
- 1:58 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Important Guidelines for Exam Day
Students appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam mst ensure to follow the exam day guidelines.
- 1:55 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Check Analysis and Important Topics
CUET UG 2026 exam will commence tomorrow. Candidates appearing for exam can check the detailed subject-wise analysis and important topics for each shift here.
- 1:54 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Begins Tomorrow
National Testing Agency will commence the CUET UG 2026 exam tomorrow in CBT mode. The exam will be held in CBT mode between May 11 and May 31, 2026. Candidates must ensure to report at given date and time at allotted centre.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must reach alloted CUET exam centre two hours before mentioned exam time. Candidates must complete verification process and take their seats immediately after the opening of examination hall. If the candidates does not report at alloted CUET exam centre on time due to traffic, delay in transport, important instructions to appear for the exam can be missed.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is conducted Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu languages. Candidates must note that the selection of medium will be restricted to state/UTs. Refer the table below to know the mediums restricte to respective state/UTs:
| Language | Examination Centres |
|---|---|
| English | All examination centres |
| English and Hindi | All examination centres |
| English and Assamese | Examination centres in Assam |
| English and Bengali | Examination centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| English and Gujarati | Examination centres in Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| English and Kannada | Examination centres in Karnataka |
| English and Malayalam | Examination centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| English and Marathi | Examination centres in Maharashtra |
| English and Odia | Examination centres in Odisha |
| English and Punjabi | Examination centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi/New Delhi (Including Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
| English and Tamil | Examination centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| English and Telugu | Examination centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| English and Urdu | All examination centres in India |
As per the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment guidelines, PwD candidates will be provided with following facilities:
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