CUET UG 2026 May 13 Exam Day LIVE: Shift 1 & 2 Paper Analysis (OUT), Subject-Wise Memory Based Questions

National Testing Agency will announce the CUET UG 2026 result tentatively in first week of July at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who will appear or appeared for the exam will be able to downlaod the scorecard online.

Common University Entrance Test 2026 UG answer key will be released within a week from the last date of examination. Candidates will be able to download the CUET answer key PDF and response sheet and calculate their probable score once released.

The difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 History question paper in shift 2 was easy. The paper covered the following topics:

• Timeline (more questions than previous shifts)
  • Harappa Civilization
  • Vijayanagar – Travellers
• Peasants, Zamindars & States
  • Classification of Land

• RC (Indirect questions) (At the end of question paper)
• Rearrangement (5-6 questions) easy
• Vocabulary (Synonym, Antonym) (5-6 questions)
  • Hazardous
  • Dearth
  • Mutinous
  • Retaliation
  • Avarice (Greed)
• Voice (1 question)
• Narration (1 question)
• Grammar (5-6 questions)
  • Preposition
  • Tense
• Choose the Correct Sentence
• Idioms & Phrase (6-7 questions)
• One-word Substitution (1-2 questions) (Match the Column

CUET UG 2026 Hindi May 13 Shift 2 question paper was easy. The paper covered the following topics:

Reading Comprehension
Prose Passage (Gadyansh): Based on Mahatma Gandhi
Questions were factual and direct.
Poem Passage (Padyansh): Based on Veer Ras
Simple and easy to understand.

Grammar & Language Questions
Sandhi Vichhed – Match the following type questions
Visheshan ki Sankhya questions asked
Tatsam–Tadbhav words included examples like:
Ganv
Kshetr
Gaadi
Sandhi questions included Deergh Sandhi
Samaas – Around 2–3 match-based questions
Alankar – Around 2–3 questions asked, mainly from Upma Alankar

Candidates can check the table below to know the expected CUET UG 2026 BHU cutoff;

CUET UG 2026 May 13 shift 2 has concluded. Candidates can soon check the subject-wise analysis and memory based questions.

CUET UG 2026 May 13 shift 2 exam will conclude soon. The exam will end at 6 PM. The detailed analysis and memory based questions will be updated on this page.

Based on previous year statistics, candidates can check the space below to know the CUET UG subject-wise highest score:

Common University Entrance Test 2026 exam May 13 shift 2 will end at 6 PM. Candidates will be able to check the detailed subject-wise analysis soon after the exam concludes.

CUET UG 2026 May 13 Shift 2 question paper follow the below exam pattern:

CUET UG 2026 May 13 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

CUET UG 2026 May 13 Shift 2 exam will be held from 3 PM to 6 PM. Each candidate will be appearing for maximum 3 CUET subject examinations in this shift.

CUET UG 2026 exam cetre gates have been closed for shift 2 candidates. The exam will now commence at 3 PM.

CUET UG 2026 exam centre for May 13 shift 2 gates are closing soon. The authorities will close the gates strictly at 2.30 PM. No entry will be allowed once gates are closed.

CUET UG 2026 May 13 shift 2 examination will commence at 3 PM. The exam for this shift will conclude at 6 PM.

The difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 Economics question paper for May 13 shift was easy to moderate. The question paper covered the following topics:

• Microeconomics: Easy and Less Questions
• Macroeconomics (Maximum Weightage)
• Indian Economic Development (More Questions)

Macroeconomics:

• National Income Accounting (1-2 questions)
• Aggregate Supply & Aggregate Demand; Determinants of Income (Zero questions)
• Money & Banking (4-5 questions)
• Budget (Case Study)
• Balance of Payment (1 question)
• Foreign Exchange (1 question)
• GDP Deflator

Indian Economic Development

• Rural Chapter (Case Study)
• India, China, Pakistan – Comparative Development (1 question)

The difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 Political Science May 13 shift 1 question paper was easy to moderate. The paper covered the following topics:

• One liner/direct questions (10-15 questions)
• Statement based, Chronology, Matching, True/False (More Weightage)
• USSR declaration
• Population
  • Chronology (during partition – Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Jain)
• J & K (War)
• Match the Column
  • Treaties (Water Treaty – Indian & Pakistan, Tashkan – India & Pakistan)
• Shimla Agreement (1972)
• Passage
  • Global Warming
• Year (Match the Column) (Signed)
  • WTO
  • SAFTA
• Congress Split (1969 President Election) (V.V. Giri)
• Constitution
• North-East State (Chronology) (Which state was formed when)

The difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 May 13 Shift 1 Geography question paper was easy. The paper covered the following topics

• Passage on the Indian population and Cyber space (5 questions from each topic)
• Allen Churchill's definition from chapter 1
• Sub field of human geography (match the following)
• Demographic transition theory question
• Primary activities

CUET UG 2026 History May 13 shift 1 question paper covered the following topcis:

• Maximum questions were included from the Harappan Civilisation- Timeline
• Mahajanpada- location (arrange from east to west)
• Ashoka's Inscription
• Amarnayak
• Framing the Constitution- Law minister
• Place and leaders from Revolt of 1857
• Classification of land
• Which foreigners visited Vijaynagar
• Al Biruni's account

As per the student review, CUET UG 2026 English May 13 shift 1 exam was moderate to tough. The question paper covered the following topics:

• RC Passage – Small (2 passages, 5 questions each)
  • Ava/ Anant Artificial Intelligence
  • Boondi, Rajasthan Painting
  • Options of RCs were lengthy
  • 1 figure of speech question
• Overall Paper – Lengthy
• Time Management Issues
• Vocabulary
  • Diligent
  • Pertinent
  • Unsympathetic (Synonym)
• Active/Passive (1-2 questions)
• Narration (1-2 questions)
• Figure of Speech (2-3 questions) (Metonymy)
• Homophones (Bear, Boar, Beer)
• Paper getting tougher with each shift
• Rearrangement (4-5 questions) (Not possible from elimination, options confusing)
• Adjective (few, lesser, less)
• One-word Substitution
  • Plutocracy
• Tea -> Sip/Gulp/Slurp
• Tenses
  • My dog died 5 years ago. Whenever I  (missing/missed)
• Phrasal Verb (Call, Look, Drop)
• Preposition (No)
• Articles (1 question)
• Match the Column (More Questions

CUET UG 2026 May 13 shift 1 subject-wise detailed analysis will be updated soon.

As per the CUET UG 2026 intial exam analysis for English, the paper covered the following topics:

• Maximum questions from the 'question text'
• Fill in the blanks for tenses/verbs
• Match the following
• Reading Comprehension (2 topics)
• Rearrangement
• Figure of Speech- simile, metaphor, personification

CUET UG 2026 May 13 shift 1 Economics question paper was easy in difficulty level. As per the student review, the paper included maximum questions from microeconomics of NCERT book.

CUET UG 2026 Accountancy May 13 shift 1 question paper was easy to moderate in difficulty level. As per the student review, the paper was a bit lengthy.

CUET UG 2026 Business Studies question paper for May 13 shift 1 was moderate in difficulty level. As per the student review the paper mostly covered the questions from NCERT ad included 2 case studies.

National Testing Agency has concluded the CUET UG 2026 May 13 shift 1 examination. Candidates can now check the difficulty level and subject-wise important topics.

CUET UG 2026 May 13 shift 1 will be concluding soon at 12 PM. Candidates can soon check the detailed exam analysis and memory based questions and answer key.

Candidates can check the table below to know the expected CUET UG 2026 DU cutoff:

NTA has concluded the examination for two CUET subjects in shift 1. The complete shift will be end at 12 PM. 

CUET UG 2026 answer key for all subjects will be released tentatively in third week of June 2026. Candidates who appeared for will appear for the exam will be able to download the answer key PDF and response sheet online when released.

Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 exam is ongoing for Day 3. The exam for shift 1 will conclude at 12 PM and shift 2 will conclude at 6 PM.

Based on two days of CUET UG 2026 exam, candidates can check the analysis below:

• CUET Language: Moderate
• CUET Domain Subjects: Moderate to Tough (Mostly based on NCERT)
• General Aptitude Test: Easy to Moderate

National Testing Agency is conducting CUET UG 2026 day examination for approximately 6-8 subjects in shift 1. The details for CUET subjects and analysis will be updated at 12 PM.

CUET UG 2026 May 13 shift 1 exam will conclude at 12 PM. Once the shift concludes, check for student reviews and memory absed question paper analysis for all subjects on this page.

CUET UG 2026 May 13 exam has commenced. The question paper follows the prescribed pattern. Each subject question paper includes 50 multiple choice questions. The duration for each CUET subject examination si 60 minutes.

The National Testing Agency has closed the gates for CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 examination scheduled on May 13. Candidates appearing for eight subjects in the morning shift were required to report before 8:30 AM, as no entry was allowed after the gate closing time. The examination commenced at 9 AM across designated centres.

CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 exam centre gates have officially closed at 8:30 AM. Candidates who reached after the deadline were not permitted to enter the examination centres. Students were advised to arrive early to avoid last-minute delays due to security checks and biometric verification.

Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 exam were instructed not to carry restricted items inside the examination hall. The prohibited items include:

• Smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, and other electronic gadgets
• Wallets, handbags, and purses
• Any paper or written material except the CUET UG admit card
• Earphones, mobile phones, or communication devices

Students found carrying restricted items may face disqualification or denial of entry.

The CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 examination will start at 9 AM, while the exam centre gate closing time is fixed at 8:30 AM. Candidates are advised to reach the allotted exam centre between 7 AM and 8 AM to complete frisking, biometric attendance, and document verification smoothly amid heavy crowd movement.

CUET UG 2026 exam centre gates for Shift 1 candidates opened early in the morning. Students started arriving at centres and queued up for frisking and verification procedures before entering the examination hall.

Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination were instructed to carry a printed copy of all pages of the CUET admit card. Authorities clarified that all details printed on the admit card should be clearly visible for verification at the examination centre.

NTA has opened the gates for CUET UG 2026 exam centre. The shift 1 entry has commenced. Candidates scheduled to appear for May 13 shift 1 must report at exam centre before 8.30 AM.

Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 May 13 Day 3 exmaination must ensure to follow below notice:

• 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

The duration of each CUET UG 2026 subject examination is one hour. NTA has allotted candidates different shifts, and students may appear for up to three subjects in a single shift.

CUET UG 2026 Shift Timings

• Shift 1: 9 AM to 12 PM
• Shift 2: 3 PM to 6 PM

Candidates are advised to reach the allotted exam centre well before the reporting time to complete security and verification formalities smoothly.

The National Testing Agency will commence the CUET UG 2026 examination in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam for May 13 will be conducted in two shifts across multiple exam centres in India and abroad. Candidates will also be able to check the detailed CUET UG 2026 subject-wise analysis, memory-based questions, and important topics after the examination concludes.

NTA follows the below marking scheme for the CUET UG 2026 examination:

Students appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination can follow these simple tips to stay relaxed and confident before entering the exam hall:

• Get proper sleep the night before the exam
• Avoid comparing preparation levels with friends
• Focus only on light revision on exam day
• Maintain a positive and confident mindset throughout the examination

CUET UG 2026 will be conducted for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects, and the General Aptitude Test. As per the official exam pattern, each subject paper will contain 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The duration of each subject exam will be one hour. Since the examination includes negative marking, candidates must answer questions strategically.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) follows a negative marking scheme in the CUET UG 2026 examination. For every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted. Candidates are advised to avoid random guessing and attempt questions carefully to maximise their scores.

Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination must carry all the required documents to the allotted exam centre for verification purposes. Entry may be denied if any mandatory document is missing.

Documents Required for CUET UG 2026 Exam

• CUET UG Admit Card 2026
• Self-declaration form
• Two passport-size photographs
• Original valid photo ID proof (same ID used during CUET application form submission)
• PwD/PwBD certificate (if applicable)

The National Testing Agency has recorded a total of 15,68,866 registrations for the CUET UG 2026 examination. This year’s CUET UG is one of the largest computer-based entrance examinations being conducted across India and abroad.

As per the official data, nearly 43% of the total candidates are concentrated in three states, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi. Together, these states account for approximately 6.74 lakh candidates and 9,922 subject combinations.

1. Transparent water bottle
2. Articles or objects of faith (subject to frisking)
3. Religious threads such as kalava
4. Woollen clothes, if required due to weather conditions
5. Normal shoes, slippers, or low heels

Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination will be permitted to carry only limited items inside the examination hall. Students must follow the official guidelines issued by NTA to avoid any inconvenience during security checks.

According to the official notification released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the highest number of candidates have registered for the CUET UG 2026 English exam. A total of 12,64,099 students have applied for the English paper, making it the most opted subject in CUET UG 2026. Chemistry emerged as the second most popular subject, with nearly 9.5 lakh candidates registering for the examination.

Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination must ensure they have downloaded and printed the CUET UG admit card before reporting to the exam centre. Students are advised to carry at least 2-3 printouts of the hall ticket for verification and future reference.

Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination are advised to follow the prescribed dress code and carry only permitted items to the examination centre. Students should avoid wearing heavy jewellery or carrying electronic gadgets inside the exam hall.

The National Testing Agency has announced separate gate closing timings for both shifts. Candidates must reach the allotted examination centre before the prescribed time, as entry will not be allowed after gate closure.

As per the official schedule released by NTA, the CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in the following shifts:

• Shift 1: 9 AM to 12 PM
• Shift 2: 3 PM to 6 PM

Students appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination must carefully follow all exam day instructions issued by NTA. Candidates are advised to carry all mandatory documents and avoid carrying restricted items to the examination centre.

The detailed CUET UG 2026 May 13 exam analysis for Shift 1 and Shift 2 will be updated after the conclusion of the examination. Candidates can check the complete subject-wise difficulty level, memory-based questions, important topics, and students’ reactions here.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the CUET UG 2026 Day 3 examination today, May 13, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates appearing for the examination must report to their allotted exam centres as per the date and time mentioned on the admit card to avoid last-minute issues.