CUET UG 2026 May 18 Exam Day LIVE: Day 6 Paper Analysis (Soon) & Memory-Based Questions

CUET UG 2026 total marks are prescribed in the table below:

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

Question Paper Analysis

• Integration Lengthy
• Solvable
• Function & Relation (Match the Column)
• Order & Degree (Match)
• Probability (2 questions)
  • Independent Events
• Matrix (More Weightage)
  • For which value of 'k', the matrix will be zero
  • Find Adjoint of Adjnoit (A)
• dy/dx Parametric
• Differential Equation (General Sol)
• Integrals
• Application of Integrals
  • Parabola
• Application of Derivatives
  • Absolute Maxima & Absolute Minima
  • Increasing & Decreasing
• CnD (limits) (simple question)
• Inverse Trigonometry (easy)
• LPP (constraints, maximize Z)
• Vectors/3D
  • Angle
  • Direction Cosines

The difficulty level of CUET 2026 May 18, Shift 2 Physics exam was easy. Check below question paper analysis:

• NCERT based
• Match the Column (2 questions)
• Electrofield of fourth corner
• Waterdroplet (Ef)
• Capacitor (1 question)
• Efficiency
• Resistance
• Electromagnetic Wave (Increasing & Decreasing)
• Boher Model
• Compound Microscope
• Semiconductor (Sequence)

Check below for CUET Biology paper analysis for May 18 exam:

• Reproduction and Microbes (High Weightage Units)
• Chapter 1
  • Male and Female Gametophytes (Sequence based)
  • Pollination (Correct and Incorrect Statement Based)
  • Post-fertilization Events (Sequence Based)
• Chapter 2
  • Gametogenesis (1 question)
  • Match the Column
  • Multiple Correction
  • Menstrual Cycle (Role of Hormones) (Match the Column)
• Chapter 3
  • Contraceptive Methods (Match the Column)
• Chapter 4
  • Passage based question
• Chapter 5
  • Transcription in Eukaryotes
• Chapter 6 (More Questions)
  • Correct Numerical Statements
  • Human Evolution
• Chapter 7
  • Drugs & Alcohol (Passage)
  • Immune System
• Chapter 8
  • Match the Column
  • Sewage Treatment Plant
  • Bio-gas Plant (1 question)
• Chapter 9
  • Enzymes (Match)
  • PCR (Sequence)
• Chapter 10
  • Population Interaction
  • Ecological Pyramid
  • Energy Flow
  • Productivity

The difficulty level of today's CUET English exam was Moderate to Tough. Check paper analysis below:

• RC – 2 passages (10 questions)
  • Bikaner School (indirect questions)
  • Indian Art History
• Rearrangement (4-5 questions)
• Figure of Speech (2-5 questions) (Enjambment, Anecdote, Epigram, Polyptoton, Caesura, Asyndeton)
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Match the Column
  • Single Question
  • Paragraph (To shut those dark glowing eyes)
• Grammar (Not Tough)
  • Tenses
  • Preposition
  • Verb
  • Article
  • Conjunction
  • Pronoun
  • Adjective
  • Active/Passive
  • Narration
• Vocabulary
• Phrasal Verb (lay about, lay into, lay off, break out, break through)
• Synonyms
  • Monologue
• Antonyms
• One-word Substitution
• Idioms & Phrases (Match the Column) (1-2 questions) (contextual application)
  • Hobson’s Choice
  • Sixes and Sevens
  • White Elephant
  • Fabian Policy
  • Eke Out
  • Cut the Gordian Knot
  • Pyrrhic Victory
• Homonyms & Homophones

Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET UG 2026 good score:

CUET UG 2026 May 18 shift 2 has concluded. Candidates will be provided with the subject-wise analysis and memory based question soon.

CUET UG 2026 May 18 shift 2 exam will conclude soon. The exam will end at 6 PM. The detailed CUET 2026 analysis for May 18 shift 2 analysis and memory-based questions will be updated on this page.

Based on previous year data, candidates can check the table below to know the subject-wise expected CUET UG 2026 highest score:

CUET UG 2026 question paper follows the below prescribed pattern:

CUET UG 2026 exam May 18 shift 2 has commenced. This shift will conclude at 6 PM. For test-takers,

• taking one subject exam, it will conclude at 4 PM
• taking two subjects' exams, it will conclude at 5 PM

Candidates can check the table below to know the expected CUET UG cutoff 2026 for BHU admissions:

National Testing Agency has commenced the CUET UG 2026 May 18 shift 2 examination across exam centre in India.

CUET UG 2026 shift 2 exam centre gates have closed. NTA will commence the examination for CUET subjects at 3 PM and will conclude at 6 PM.

Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET UG 2026 centre gate closing time:

CUET UG 2026 May 18 shift 2 gates have opened. Candidates are completing the frisking process. Shift 2 examination will commence at 3 PM.

Candidates can check below to know CUET UG 2026 exam analysis for Physics:

Overall Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Topics Covered

• Current Electricity
• Electrostatics
• Magnetism
• EMI
• AC
• EM Waves
• Ray Optics
• Semiconductor Electronics

Important Numerical Areas

• AC Circuits
• Solenoid
• Resonance Frequency
• Work Function

Overall Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult; Lengthy paper

Topics Covered

• Integrals
• Differential Equations
• Probability
• AOD
• AOI
• Matrices & Determinants
• Vectors & 3D
• LPP

Repeated Areas

• Match the Following
• Formula-based questions
• Statement-based calculus questions

Candidates can check below to know CUET UG 2026 exam analysis for Biology from May 11 to May 15, 2206 below:

Overall Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Topics Covered

• Biotechnology
• Reproduction
• Genetics
• Molecular Basis of Inheritance
• Human Health & Diseases
• Biodiversity
• Population
• Microbes in Human Welfare

Repeated Topics

• PCR
• Gel Electrophoresis
• RNA Interference
• Gene Therapy
• Menstrual Cycle
• Genetic Disorders
• Population Growth

Candidates can check below to know the CUET UG 2026 exam analysis for GAT from May 11 to May 15, 2026:

Overall Difficulty: Moderate

Topics Covered

• 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

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

CUET UG 2026 May 18, shift 1 has concluded. The subject-wise analysis and memory based question will be provided soon once students are out of the examination centre.

CUET UG 2026 answer key will release tentatively in second week of June 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the subject-wise provisional answer key and response sheet PDFs for candidates who appeared or will appear for exam.

CUET UG 2026 May 18 shift 1 exam is ongoing at multiple centres across India. The shift 1 will conclude at 12 PM. 

CUET UG 2026 exam has been moderate in difficulty level. As per the five day overall analysis, below is the difficulty level for each section:

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

CUET UG 2026 exam for May 18 shift 1 will conclude at 12 PM. Once the exam concludes, students can check the subject-wise analysis and memory-based questions based on student review.

CUET UG 2026 shift 1 exam has commenced. The question paper follows the prescribed pattern. The paper contains 50 multiple choice question and each subject will be held for a duration of one hour.

CUET UG 2026 exam for May 18 shift 1 will conclude at 12 PM. Candidates can soon check the subject-wise exam analysis and memory-based questions.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 examination on May 18 across designated exam centres in India. Candidates appearing for the morning shift were required to report before the gate closing time, as no entry was permitted after the deadline. The Shift 1 examination officially started at 9 AM.

NTA closed the CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 exam centre gates at 8:30 AM. Candidates arriving after the prescribed time were not allowed to enter the examination hall.

Students were advised to reach their allotted centres early to complete:

• Frisking
• Biometric verification
• Document checking
• Security procedures

Candidates must ensure:

• They report before gate closing time- 8.30 AM
• Admit card and ID proof are carried properly
• No electronic gadgets are brought inside the centre
• Instructions issued by invigilators are followed carefully

The CUET UG 2026 examination is being conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for multiple subjects and shifts across India.

NTA has strictly prohibited candidates from carrying restricted items inside the examination hall.

• Smartwatches
• Calculators
• Bluetooth devices
• Mobile phones
• Earphones
• Communication devices
• Wallets and handbags
• Any written material except admit card

Candidates found carrying prohibited items may face:

• Denial of entry
• Disqualification from the examination

The exam centre gates for CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 candidates opened early in the morning. Students queued outside centres for security checks and verification before entering the examination hall. Heavy footfall was observed at several centres as candidates arrived to appear for the entrance examination.

Students can follow these simple strategies to remain calm and confident before entering the examination hall:

• Get proper sleep before the exam
• Avoid discussing preparation with friends
• Focus only on light revision
• Maintain a positive mindset
• Reach the centre early to avoid stress

The National Testing Agency follows a negative marking system in CUET UG 2026. Candidates will lose one mark for every incorrect answer. Students are advised to avoid random guessing and attempt only those questions they are confident about.

CUET UG 2026 is being conducted for:

13 Languages

23 Domain Subjects

General Aptitude Test (GAT)

As per the official exam pattern:

• Each paper contains 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• Duration of each paper is 60 minutes
• Questions are based on the prescribed syllabus and NCERT concepts

Candidates must follow the prescribed dress code and carry only permitted items inside the examination hall. Students should avoid wearing heavy jewellery and must not carry electronic gadgets. Check list of items allowed inside CUET UG 2026 exam centre:

• Transparent water bottle
• Articles or objects of faith (subject to frisking)
• Religious threads such as kalava
• Woollen clothes, if required
• Normal shoes, slippers, or low heels

The National Testing Agency has announced separate gate closing timings for both shifts. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre after the gate closes.

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

Shift 1- 9 AM to 12 PM

Shift 2- 3 PM to 6 PM

Candidates can check below to know the CUET UG 2026 analysis for Economics subject so far:

Overall Difficulty

• Moderate
• Microeconomics numericals tricky
• Macroeconomics had maximum weightage overall

Most Important Topics

• National Income Accounting
• GDP MP & GDP FC
• Money & Banking
• Budget
• Balance of Payments
• Foreign Exchange
• GDP Deflator
• Demand & Supply Graphs
• Market Equilibrium
• Elasticity
• Budget Line
• Indifference Curve
• Cost & Revenue
• LPG Reforms
• India-China-Pakistan Comparison
• Rural Development
• TISCO
• Outsourcin

Candidates can check below to know the important topics covered in CUET UG Accounts 2026:

Overall Difficulty

• Easy to Moderate
• Numericals had higher weightage than theory
• Partnership and Shares dominated the paper

Most Important Topics

• Admission of Partner
• Retirement & Death of Partner
• Gaining Ratio
• Capital Adjustment
• Goodwill (Average Profit, Super Profit, Capitalisation)
• Issue of Shares
• Forfeiture & Reissue of Shares
• Preference Shares
• Redemption of Preference Shares
• Cash Flow Statement
• Purchase Consideration
• Analysis of Financial Statements

From May 11 to May 15, NTA covered the following important topics in CUET UG 2026 English:

• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • One-word substitutions
  • Foreign words
  • Root words
  • Homophones
• Common words repeated:
  • Belligerent
  • Bellicose
  • Nefarious
  • Sporadic
  • Flippant
  • Stoic
  • Vindicate
  • Taciturn
• Grammar
  • Active Passive
  • Narration
  • Tenses
  • Articles
  • Prepositions
  • Adjectives
  • Conjunctions
• Figures of Speech Repeated
  • Simile
  • Metaphor
  • Personification
  • Oxymoron
  • Pun
  • Metonymy

Candidates can check below to know the CUET UG 2026 English analysis for 5 days from May 11 to May 15.

Overall Difficulty

• Moderate to Tough
• Became tougher in later shifts
• Vocabulary had highest weightage

Candidates appearing for the examination must carry the following documents to the exam centre:

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

The ID proof carried by the candidate must be the same as the one used during the CUET UG 2026 application process.

NTA has released the CUET UG 2026 admit card for all registered candidates. Students must download and print the hall ticket before the examination day.

• Visit the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the CUET UG admit card link
• Enter the application number and password
• The admit card PDF will appear on the screen
• Download and take a printout for future use

Candidates can check the complete CUET UG analysis 2026 here after each shift concludes. The live updates will include:

• Overall exam difficulty level
• Shift-wise paper analysis
• Good attempts
• Frequently asked topics
• Important chapters
• CUET 2026 memory based questions for practice and reference

Candidates appearing for the May 18 examination must ensure they carry a printed copy of the CUET UG 2026 admit card. Students are advised to keep at least 2–3 printouts of the hall ticket for safety purposes. The admit card is a mandatory document and candidates without it may not be allowed to enter the examination hall.

Candidates are advised to wear simple and comfortable clothing while appearing for the examination. Avoid wearing heavy jewellery, metallic accessories, or items that may create issues during security checks.

Candidates appearing for the examination must follow all instructions prescribed by NTA. Electronic gadgets, calculators, smart watches, and other prohibited items will not be allowed inside the examination hall. Students should also cooperate during frisking and verification procedures at the examination centre.

After the conclusion of each shift, students will be able to check:

• Detailed CUET UG 2026 analysis
• Subject-wise difficulty level
• Section-wise question distribution
• Important topics asked in the exam
• Student reactions and expert reviews
• CUET 2026 memory based questions

The National Testing Agency will conduct Day 6 of the CUET UG 2026 May 18 examination tomorrow in CBT mode. Candidates must ensure timely reporting at the allotted exam centre along with all mandatory documents.