NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 May 14 exam for Shift 1 and Shift 2 from 9 AM and 3 PM, respectively. Candidates taking Common University Entrance Test can check this page for CUET UG 2026 question paper analysis for all subjects. Get important exam day guidelines, dress code, documents checklist and other instructions.
CUET UG 2026 May 14 Exam Analysis
CUET UG 2026 May 14 exam for both shifts will be conducted by National Testing Agency in Computer-Based Test mode. The exam duration for first shift is 9 AM to 12 PM and for second shift is 3 PM to 6 M. The Common University Entrance Test (UG) is scheduled till May 13, 2026, for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general test, across exam centres in India and abroad. Once the exams are over, NTA will release provisional answer key for candidates to calculate their estimated scores.
This year, more than 15 lakh students have registered with 12,906 different subject combinations for CUET UG exam. Students who appeared for the entrance test on May 11, 12 and 13 says that the CUET UG question paper is mostly based on NCERT books and PYQs. Solving mock tests and previous year question papers are proving to be really helpful to candidates.
CUET UG 2026 May 16 Question Paper Analysis
CUET applicants can check the subject-wise question paper analysis for CUET 2026 May 16 Shift 1 & 2 exam, as and when the shift is over:
| Subject | Difficulty Level | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| May 14 Shift 1 | ||
| To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
| May 14 Shift 2 | ||
| To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
CUET UG 2026 Analysis: May 11, 12 and 13
Check out CUET UG exam analysis for May 11, May 12, and May 13, Shift 1 and Shift 2 papers:
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English | Grammar (Question Tags had more weightage); 3 RCs with tricky indirect questions; Figure of Speech, Idioms, Antonyms (5 qs), Foreign Words (3–4), phrasal verbs heavy (get, cut, crop); vocab — taciturn, sporadic, tumultuous Acrimoneous, Ameable, Bellicose, Belligerent, Bias, Cheeky, Depreciation, Exalted, Exonerated, Fickle, Flippant, Flummox, Frisky, Gratuous; tenses, active/passive; no foreign words |
| Accountancy | Numericals were higher weightage — Ratio, Admission of Partner, Gaining Ratio, Cash Flow; 5 theory questions; 1 case study on Shares, Direct theory questions; More from Book 1 (Partnership); Capital Adjustment; Preference Shares |
| Business Studies | 1 Case Study (5 qs); Controlling & Planning (sequence-based); Principles of Management; Money Market (Financial Market), More case studies and previous year questions; doable overall |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry dominated; NCERT-based; Name Reactions (match column); Electrochemistry numericals; Amines (25 marks); Pseudo first order, Half Life, Kohlrausch Law |
| Economics | Macroeconomics (more weightage); National Income (tough); More numerical Qs in Micro; Cardinal & Ordinal Approach; LPG Reforms, Microeconomics tricky; National Income (market price factor); Money & Banking (4–5 qs); BOP match the following; India-China-Pakistan comparison (1 question); Budget (Case Study), Balance of Payment (1 question), Foreign Exchange (1 question), GDP Deflator, |
| Geography | Passage-based (Water Resources, Population); 2011 Census Density; HDI questions; No questions from Book 2; 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, Mining (Surface and Underground), Watershed |
| Political Science | Passages on Bombay Plan & Human Security; South Asia Timeline; 2004 elections; Deterrence meaning; EU & Punjab timelines; Statement-based, Chronology, Matching, True/False (More Weightage), USSR declaration, J & K (War), Shimla Agreement (1972), Passage on Global Warming, Congress Split (1969 President Election) (V.V. Giri), Constitution, North-East State (Chronology) (Which state was formed when) |
| History | Harappa artefacts; Revolt of 1857 passage; Constitution framing (chronology); Nayanars & Alvars; Match column & timeline heavy; Ashoka's Inscription, Vijayanagar Empire (Amarnayak) Traveller’s (Foreigners); place & Leader from (Revolt of 1857), Peasants, Zamindar (Classification of Land), Al. Biruni’s Account |
| Sociology | 50% PYQs; Sanskritization, Alienation (Marx), Malthus criticism; Glocalisation case study; Green Revolution, LPG, Make in India chronology |
| General Aptitude Test | 35–36 quant & reasoning; 14–15 GK/current affairs; Mensuration, Stats, Probability, CI, Time-Speed; good attempt: 35 questions |
| Physics | Theory dominated (30+ questions); Electromagnetic + Current Electricity (laws); very few numericals |
| Mathematics | Calculus (AOD) toughest; Probability (4–5 direct qs); Vectors & 3D like PYQs; Matrices easy; Determinants 2–3 qs; LPP figure-based |
LIVE UPDATE
CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis LIVE, Memory-Based Questions: May 14, Day 4 (Shift 1 & 2)
- 2:48 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 LIVE: What Can I Take to the Exam Centre?
According to National Testing Agency guidelines, candidates can only take a transparent water bottle, ball point pen, admit card, photo ID proof, self-declaration form, and any other form (if required). For eatables, there are some exceptions for diabetic students. To avoid any confusion, candidates are advised to check the official notice on exam day instructions.
- 2:26 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET 2026 May 14 Analysis LIVE: All Questions are Mandatory
There are no optional questions in CUET UG 2026 question paper. Candidates are required to answer all 50 questions per subject within 60 minutes. However, while selecting an option for a question, they must keep negative marking in mind.
- 1:56 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026: Don’t Forget to Take CUET Admit Card & Photo ID Proof
Students taking Common University Entrance Test must remember to take a hard copy of their CUET hall ticket and original photo ID proof, along with any self-declaration form (if required). Failure to do so will result in denial from entry to examination hall.
- 1:32 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Dress Code
Candidates are required to follow CUET dress code to enter the examination hall. Below is the code as per NTA guidelines:
- Wear white, light clothing
- Woollens are allowed (after frisking process)
- Normal shows, slipper and low heels footwer are preferred
- Articles or objects of faith such as Kalava are allowed (after frisking process)
- 1:16 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 13 Analysis LIVE: How to Avoid Negative Marking?
Follow these steps to avoid lowering your score due to negative marking:
- Go through the question paper and identify questions you know the answer to.
- Solve only those questions at first in which you are confident.
- Leave questions where you feel under-confident for last.
- If you have even a slight doubt about the answer, do not mark anything.
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number
- Category
- Location
- Date of exam
- Time of exam
- Exam centre name & address
- Photograph
- Signature
- Instructions related to the exam
- 1:01 AM IST• 14 May 2026
Common University Entrance Test LIVE: CUET UG Exam Dates
As per official NTA CUET UG 2026 exam schedule, the exam dates for Common University Entrance Test are May 11 to May 31, 2026.
- 12:46 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 14 Analysis: Is NCERT Enough for CUET Preparation?
As per students' reaction on CUET domain subjects analysis for Days 1, 2 and 3, almost all of the question paper is from NCERT books. Therefore, it can be said that the NCERT is enough for CUET preparations. However, if a candidate has time, going through other recommended books won't hurt.
- 12:37 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Difficulty Level
The overall difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 exam based on May 11, 12 and 13 paper ananlysis is as follows:
UG Subject
Difficulty Level
English
Moderate to Tough
General Test
Moderate
Accountancy
Moderate
Business Studies
Easy to Moderate
Economics
Moderate
Physics
Easy to Moderate
Chemistry
Easy to Moderate
Geography
Easy
Political Science
Easy to Moderate
History
Moderate
Sociology
Easy to Moderate
- 12:26 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET 2026 May 13 LIVE: Things to Do A Day Before Exam
Although everyone has their own way of handling pre-exam stress, following can prove to be helpful:
- Get proper sleep.
- Do not overburden yourself.
- Do not compare your preparation level with others.
- Stay hydrated and eat healthy.
- Do only light revision.
- Pack a D-day bag with all necessary items.
- 12:16 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 14 Analysis LIVE: Number of Registration for General Test Dropped
Over the past three years, General Test has been the second most opted CUET UG subject among students. However, this year, it has become the fourth most opted subject with 9.12 lakh registrations only.
- CUET maximum marks per subject: 250 marks
- Maximum subjects that can be opted: five subjects
- Total possible maximum marks: 1250
- Go to Delhi University official website- admissions.du.ac.in
- Click on tab 'UG first cutoff list'
- Check course wise CUET cutoff
- 12:09 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam: How are Students Finding CUET 2026 Difficulty Level?
As per students' reactions received until now, the CUET question papers of domain subjects are framed mostly based on NCERT curriculum and previous year question papers. However, they believe that the RCs in English paper are lengthy and time-consuming. In Economics, students are finding more questions from less-weightage topics like Money & Banking.
The overall difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 exam for all subjects combined seems to be moderate.
- 12:05 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 14 LIVE: Subject-Wise Analysis & Memory-based Questions
Two shifts will be conducted today. The CUET UG 2026 question paper analysis and memory-based questions for both shifts will be shared on this page after receiving feedback from test takers.
- 12:02 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Reporting Time
The National Testing Agency has specified exam centre reporting time for candidates for each shift. Candidates must reach their allotted centre before gate closing time.
- CUET Shift 1 Reporting Time – 7 AM
- CUET Shift 2 Reporting Time – 1 PM
- 12:00 AM IST• 14 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 14, Day 4 Exam Today in Two Shifts
NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam for Day 4 (May 14) today in two shifts:
- Shift 1: 9 AM to 12 PM
- Shift 2: 3 PM to 6 PM
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:
Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.
CUET UG cut off will vary from course to course and universities. To know the cut off for CUET UG courses, candidates must stay updated with the notification released by the universities for admissions. As per the previous year analysis, candidates can expect the CUET UG cut off for various top courses under Arts, Commerce and Science as mentioned below:
| University | CUET cutoff link |
|---|---|
| Delhi University | CUET DU Cutoff |
| Allahabad University | CUET AU cutoff |
| Banaras Hindu University | CUET BHU cutoff |
The CUET General Test is moderate in difficulty level. The exam is not very difficult if the candidate is prepared well for the exam. CUET General Test assess candidate's basic aptitude, reasoning and general awareness. CUET General Test includes topics like percentages, profit & loss, ratio & proportions, time & work, simple compound & interest and may more topics in class 12th NCERT curriculum.
Commonly asked questions
The maximum marks in CUET UG exam for each subject is 250 marks. The CUET total marks may vary depending upon the number of subjects opted by candidate.
Yes, candidate will have to participate in CUET UG counselling process even if they are class 12th topper. Candidates cannnot get direct admission to central universities without CUET. Class 12th marks are generally used for tie breaking criteria only.
Candidates can check CUET DU cutoff 2026 soon after the declaration of CUET 2026 results. Delhi University will release the CUET DU cutoff 2026 at admissions.du.ac.in. The list is expected to be released in third week of August 2026. Candidates can follow the steps below to download DU cut off 2026 for CUET
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