CUET UG 2026 May 21 LIVE: Shift 1 & 2 Question Paper Analysis & Memory-Based Questions, Difficulty Level
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NTA is conducting CUET UG 2026 exams in CBT mode. Candidates appearing for the entrance test can check out this page to get exam day live updates, subject-wise question paper analysis, memory-based questions and answer key. Know exam day guidelines and dress code to follow on D-day.

National Testing Agency will conduct CUET UG 2026 May 21 exam in CBT mode. Applicants taking the exam can check this page for CUET subject-wise paper analysis, memory-based questions, difficulty level, good attempt and answer key. Candidates will get shift-wise analysis here.

CUET UG 2026 Analysis

CUET UG 2026 Analysis

CUET UG 2026 will be conducted for May 21, Shift 1 and Shift 2 in Computer Based Test mode. The National Testing Agency is administering Common University Entrance Test 2026 at multiple exam centres across India and abroad. The exam has been scheduled between May 11 and May 31, 2026. CUET 2026 May 21 Shift 1 will end at 12 PM and Shift 2 will end at 6 PM. Candidates will get CUET subject-wise question paper analysis, difficulty level, important topics and memory-based questions after every shift.

CUET UG 2026 Good Attempt

As per students’ views on past days of CUET UG exam 2026, the section-wise good attempt for a candidate is as follows:

CUET Section

Good Attempt

Language

35-40 questions

Domain Subjects

30-40 questions

General Aptitude Test

30-35 questions

CUET UG 2026 Analysis: Difficulty Level 

Check below for overall difficulty level of each UG subject based on CUET question papers of previous shifts:

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Subject Difficulty Level CUET Analysis
General Aptitude Test Moderate
  • GK section was tough
  • 30+ questions from QA & LR
  • 7-8 questions from GA
  • 15-20 questions from Arithmetic & Advanced Maths
  • Expected question paper
English Easy to Moderate
  • More Phrasal Verb questions
  • Vocabulary had highest weightage
  • RC had indirect questions
Mathematics Moderate
  • Match the following maximum questions
  • Statement based questions
  • Integrals- 5-6 questions
  • Differential equation (5-6 questions)
  • Matrices (Less Weightage) (4-5 questions)
  • Continuity and differentiability (2 questions per topic)
Accountancy Easy to Moderate
  • Theory based direct questions
  • Partnership (More Weightage)
  • Share & Debenture (Less Weightage)
  • Section Based questions
Chemistry Easy
  • Organic Chemistry (Maximum Questions)
  • NCERT based questions
  • Match the Column (Name Reactions)
  • Case Based Questions
Physics Moderate
  • Electro Magnetic
  • Current electricity (law)
  • Theory maximum (30+ questions)
  • Numerical were few
Business Studies Easy
  • Arrangement-based (5-6 questions)
  • Financial Management (3-4 questions)
  • Principle of Management (2-3 questions)

 

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CUET UG 2026 Question Paper Analysis; May 21, Shift 1 & 2 LIVE Updates

  • 1:00 AM IST21 May 2026

    CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis: Important English Vocabulary to Practice

    Candidates can check below few questions that they must practice for CUET UG 2026 English:

    Question: Select the correct meaning of the following Idioms.

    • Cut the mustard - To succeed or meet expectations
    • Can't cut the mustard - To fail to meet expectations
    • Cut corners - To do something quickly or cheaply at the cost of quality
    • At loggerheads - In strong disagreement or conflict
    • Ruffle feathers - To upset or annoy people
    • Cut no ice - To have no effect or make no impression
    • Get the wrong end of the stick - To misunderstand something

    Question: Replace the following phrases with one word.

    • The study or practice of making and solving secret codes - Cryptography
    • The study or mapping of mountains - Orography
    • A person who studies religion and the idea of God - Theologian
    • A person who studies elections and voting behaviour - Psephologist
    • The study of the universe - Cosmology
    • A doctor who treats heart and blood vessel problems - Cardiologist
  • 12:56 AM IST21 May 2026

    How to Avoid Negative Marking in CUET UG 2026 Exam?

    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.
  • 12:41 AM IST21 May 2026

    CUET UG 2026 May 21 Shift 1 Exam Timings

    Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 can check the exam end timings based on the number of subjects selected.

    CUET UG 2026 Exam End Timings

    • One exam only: Exam ends at 10:00 AM
    • Two exams: Exam ends at 11:00 AM
    • Three exams: Exam ends at 12:00 PM
  • 12:27 AM IST21 May 2026

    CUET 2026 Exam Analysis LIVE: Expected Highest Score

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

    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

     

  • 12:18 AM IST21 May 2026

    I think there is a mistake in CUET UG 2026 Question Paper. What to Do?

    If you have found any discrepancy in CUET UG 2026 question paper, you can challenge or object the same after NTA releases CUET 2026 provisional answer key.

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    Commonly asked questions
    Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
    A: 

    The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, students will get +5 marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. 

    Q:   How to get CUET UG previous year question paper?
    A: 

    To download the CUET UG previous year question papers for all subjects, candidates must visit the link provided below:

    CUET Question Paper 2022-2025

    Candidates can access the subject-wise CUET UG question papers for past four years.

    Q:   What is the CUET marking scheme?
    A: 

    NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2026:

    • Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
    • Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
    • Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
    • If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
    • If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
    • If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
  • 12:12 AM IST21 May 2026

    CUET UG 2026 May 21 LIVE: CUET English Difficulty Level Over Past Days

    Candidates can check the table below to know CUET UG 2026 English Difficulty level over the pas days:

    Exam Date and Shift

    Difficulty Level

    May 20, Shift 1

    Easy to Moderate

    May 15, Shift 1

    Moderate

    May 14, Shift 2

    Moderate

    May 12 Shift 1

    Moderate

    May 12 Shift 2

    To be updated

    May 11 Shift 1

    Moderate

    May 11 Shift 2

    Difficult

     

  • 12:05 AM IST21 May 2026

    What's Allowed & Prohibited in CUET UG 2026 Exam Centre?

    Check below to know what's allowed and what's prohibited by NTA:

    Allowed

    Prohibited

    • Carrying a transparent water bottle
    • Wearing simple attire
    • Carrying a bll point pen
    • Wearing heavy accessories
    • Wearing High heels
    • Reporting late

     

  • 12:00 AM IST21 May 2026

    CUET UG 2026 exam Day LIVE: Good CUET Score

    Following scores can be considered Good CUET UG 2026 scores:

    • Very Good Score: 900 and above (98-99 percentile)
    • Good Score: 700-850 (90+ percentile)
    • Average Score: 600-700 (80+ percentile)
    • Low Score: 400-650 (<80 percentile)
  • 11:57 PM IST20 May 2026

    Common University Entrance Test UG Being Conducted Across Multiple Centres

    National Testing Agency is conducting CUET UG 2026 exams across 321 exam centres in India and abroad. The exams have been scheduled in 35 shifts.

  • 11:53 PM IST20 May 2026

    CUET 2026 May 21 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.

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    Commonly asked questions
    Q:   What is a good score in CUET UG?
    A: 

    On analysing the CUET UG cut off for the academic year 2025-26, scoring above 700 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Candidates scoring above 700 may fall in the category of 95+ percentile. Candidates can get admission to top central  universities like University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and other universities in the desired course. Given below is the range that is considered good for admission:

    • Very Good Score: 700 and above
    • Good Score: 650 and above
    Q:   What is the difficulty level of the CUET exam?
    A: 

    The difficulty level of the CUET exam varies between moderate and tough. Since the CUET UG exam is held for multiple subjects and slots, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. Sometimes, the difficulty level may also vary for different slots. While for the well-prepared candidates, the difficulty level will be low, for the underprepared students, the level of difficulty will be on the higher side.  

    Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?
    A: 

    CUET UG question paper for each subject will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions and no optional questions will be provided. In CUET UG 2026 there are 37 subjects- 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirement.

    Candidates must attempt all the questions of the subjects selected. However, candidates must keep in mind the negative marking and select the options carefully.

  • 11:51 PM IST20 May 2026

    NTA to Conduct CUET UG 2026 May 21 Shift 1 & 2 Exam

    The National Testing Agency will conduct Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 for Shift 1 and Shift 2 on May 21, 2026, in Computer Based Test mode.

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