CUET UG 2026 May 22 exam has concluded for shift 1. Candidates can check CUET subject-wise analysis and memory-based questions here soon after the exam concludes. CUET UG 2026 exam is being held till May 31, 2026 in Computer-Based Test Mode.
National Testing Agency is conducting CUET UG 2026 May 22 Shift 1 exam and Shift 2 exam. The exam is being administered in Computer-Based Test mode. Candidates can check the CUET UG 2026 analysis for both shifts once the exam concludes. The exam is being scheduled till May 31, 2026. CUET 2026 May 22 Shift 1 ended 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.
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CUET UG 2026 Difficulty Level Over Past Days
Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET UG 2026 exam difficulty level over the past days.
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| English |
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| Mathematics |
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| Accountancy |
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LIVE UPDATE
CUET UG 2026 May 22 Analysis LIVE Updates
- 8:30 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 LIVE: Good Score for Top Colleges
Candidates can check the table below to know CUET UG 2026 good score to secure admission to top colleges:
Rating
Approximate CUET Score
1. Very good score
900 and above marks
2. Good score
700-850 marks
3. Average score
600-700 marks
4. Low score
400-650 marks
- 7:28 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis OUT: Check CUET Physics May 22 Shift 2 Analysis
The difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 Physics on May 22 shift 2 was easy to moderate. Check below to know memory-based topics:
Good Attempt: 47
- Chapter 1 (2 questions)
- Quantization of Charge
- Torque
- Numericals (Easy but time consuming)
- Chapter 2
- Capacitor Combination (Series)
- Capacitance
- Magnetic Field (1 question)
- Magnetic Moment
- Chapter 8
- Theory
- Optics
- Numericals (2 questions)
- Biconvex
- Len’s Maker
- Semiconductor (2-3 questions (Theory Based)
- Chapter 1 (2 questions)
- 7:26 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis OUT: Check CUET General Test May 22 Shift 1 Analysis
The difficulty level of CUET GAT 2026 May 22 shift 1 was moderate. Check below to know the memory-based topics:
- Quants & Reasoning (More Weightage)
- Quantitative
- Probability
- Time & Work
- Profit & Loss
- Percentage
- Average
- Static GK (More than Current GK)
- General Science based (2-3 questions)
- Awards (1 question)
- Reasoning:
- Blood Relation
- Direction (1 question)
- Non-verbal (More questions)
- 7:24 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis OUT: Check CUET English May 22 Shift 1 Analysis
The difficulty level of CUET English 2026 May 22 Shift 2 was easy to moderate. Checl below to know the analysis and memory based questions:
- Elimination Method worked well in solving questions
- Synonym/ Antonym (Match the Column)
- RC (2 passages)
- Direct questions
- 1 passage – Story based
- 1 passage – Fact based (Side-effects of Technology on Humans)
- Rearrangement (4 questions) (Confusing)
- Grammar
- Adjectives (Determiners)
- Indirect Speech (1-2 questions)
- Active/Passive (1 question)
- Preposition (1 question)
- Figure of Speech (Simile, Metaphor, Metonymy, Alliteration)
- Adverb
- Idioms
- Hit the Sack (Repeated)
- Throw in the Towel
- Bee in his Bonnet
- Feather in one’s hat
- Vocabulary
- Verbose
- Innocuous
- Pediology
- Philatelist
- Spelling Error
- Match the Column (High Weightage)
- One-Word Substitution
- 7:03 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: Expected CUET UG BHU Cutoff
Candidates can check the table below to know the expected CUET UG 2026 BHU cutoff:
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 - Candidates must not wear long sleeve clothes.
- Candidates wearing cultural/customary dress must report at the CUET exam centre one hour before the reporting time.
- Candidates must wear slippers or sandals with low heels. Shoes will not be permitted inside exam centre.
- In case of any circumstances, candidates must take the approval of NTA before the release of CUET admit card.
- 6:32 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: May 22 Shift 2 Analysis Soon
Candidates will soon be updated with the CUET UG 2026 May 22 shift 2 analysis here. Students can know the important topics and memory-based questions based on student review.
- 6:03 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 LIVE: May 22 Shift 2 Concludes
National Testing Agency has concluded the CUET UG 2026 May 22 shift 2 examination. Students will be arriving out of the exam centre anytime soon.
- 5:39 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 LIVE: Expected CUET GAT Questions with Answer Key
Question 1: If the father of Swati is the maternal grandfather of Divya, who is the daughter of Manya, then how is Manya's husband's father related to Divya?
Question 2: Pointing to a man, Riya said, "He is the only son of my grandfather." How is the man related to Riya?
Question 3: A is the brother of B. B is the mother of C. How is A related to C?
Question 4: There are seven members B, C, D, E, F, G and H in a family. H is the only daughter-in-law of D. E is the sister of C. C is the only son of F, who is the wife of D. B and G are the songs of H. How is G related to F?
Answers:
- Paternal Grandfather
- Father
- Maternal Uncle
- Grandson
- 5:03 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 LIVE: CUET Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +5 Marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 Mark
- Unanswered Questions: No Negative Marking
- 4:35 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 LIVE: Expected Subject-Wise High Score
Candidates can check table below to know CUET UG 2026 expected high score for all subjects:
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
- 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.
- 4:02 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 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
- 3:31 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: CUET Question Paper Follows Prescribed Pattern
CUET UG 2026 question paper follows the prescribed pattern:
- The paper consists of 50 MCQs
- The duration of the exam is one hour
- 3:03 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: Shift 2 Exam Begins
CUET UG 2026 May 22, 2026 shift 2 examination has commenced. Candidates are appearing for the exam in CBT mode.
- 2:32 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: CUET Economics Past Shifts Analysis
Candidates can check below to know CUET Economics 2026 important topics and memory-based questions:
- Macroeconomics (Maximum questions)
- National Income (Product Method)
- Money & Banking (M1, M2 & M3) (Match)
- Foreign Exchange Reserve
- Balance of Payment (1 question)
- Budget (Capital Receipt & Capital Expenditure)
- Find Borrowing (Fiscal Deficit)
- Microeconomics (4 questions)
- Elasticity of Supply
- % change in quantity demanded
- Average Variable Cost (Total cost was given)
- Indian Economic Development
- Indirect questions
- Rearrangement (date-wise)
- Macroeconomics (Maximum questions)
- 2:00 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: CUET Mathematics Previous Day Analysis
Candidates can check below to know CUET UG 2026 Mathematics exam analysis and memory-based questions:
- Number of questions from Relation & Function has increased (3-4 questions)
- Equivalence Relation (One-to-One)
- Domain Concept
- ITF (Principle Branch)
- Matrix & Determinant- 10-12 questions
- CnD- direct questions
- Differentiation- lengthy
- Application of derivative- increasing and decreasing concept- 2 questions
- Integration- 5-6 questions- easy
- Application of Integrals
- Probability- 3 questions
- 2 questions on Bayes’ theorem
- Vector and 3-D – formula based questions- 1-2 questions
- Number of questions from Relation & Function has increased (3-4 questions)
- 1:23 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: CUET History Previous Day Analysis
Candidates can check below to know CUET History analysis and memory-based questions based oon student's review:
- Bricks/Beads Bones- 9-10 questions
- Match the following (agriculture technology)
- Remains of canal- Sortughai
- Timeline (find odd one out)
- Passage- 5 questions
- King Farmers Town- 2 questions
- Timeline (Chandragupta Maurya, Sikander)
- Kingship- 3 questions
- Stree Dhan
- Chandal description
- Nishad
- Thinkers believe building
- Sanchi stupa
- Chapter 5- 2 questions
- Ibn-e-batuta
- Al-burani
- Fransca Bernier
- Bhakti Sufi- 2 questions
- Alwar
- Vijayanagar
- Travellers (match the following)
- Book – Amuktmalya
- Peasant
- Chandi Mangal book- author name
- Ain-E-Akbari
- 4 types of land (match the following)
- Timeline – Jhansi ki rani death
- 1 passage on Mahatma Gandhi
- Bricks/Beads Bones- 9-10 questions
- 12:39 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: CUET Chemistry Previous Day Analysis
Candidates can check below to know the CUET UG 2026 Chemistry analysis for past examination:
- -O-H bond
- Hinsberg Reagent
- Riemann tieman reaction
- Acidic strength
- Basic strength in aqua solution
- Highest boiling point
- Lowest PKa
- T1/2= 0.693/k
- Biomolecules- 5 questions on carbohydrates
- Electrochemistry- 5 questions
- Structural Isomer (match the following)
- Solution
- Henry law
- Roult’s law
- Name given and provide structure – coordination
- Molecularity statement
- How to separate methanol and ethanol
- Halfman bromide reaction
- 12:19 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: CUET English Previous Day Analysis
Candidates can check below to know the CUET UG 2026 English analysis and memory-based questions for yesterday exam:
- Passage (Color theory and stroy)
- Sentence correction- 6-7 questions
- Idioms- 3-4 questions (odd one out)
- Antonym/Synonym- 10 questions
- Radiant
- Dim
- Fill in the blanks (articles, homophones, tense, subject and verb agreement)
- Phrasal verb
- Lay
- take
- Push
- Pull
- Play
- Stamp paper collection
- Correct spelling
- 12:12 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Analysis LIVE: Important CUET Physics Topics
Candidates can check below to know the important CUET UG 2026 Physics topics for upcoming shifts:
- Theory and dimensions had the maximum questions
- 4-5 questions on match the following
- Radio wave, microwaves, x-rays are used where?
- 60% theory and 40% numerical
- Electrostatistics- 4-5 questions
- Current electricity- 4-5 questions
- Moving charge Magnetism- 3-4 questions (easy numericals)
- Magnetism and matters- 2 questions
- EMI- E=Bul (statement based)
- AC- 3 questions (find voltage, LCR, Resonating frequency)
- EMW- theory 4-5 questions
- Ray optics: 2-3 questions on mirrors and uses
- Wave optics: 2 questions- interference, differences
- 12:00 PM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 LIVE: Shift 1 Concludes, Analysis Soon
CUET UG 2026, May 22, Shift 1 exam has concluded. Candidates will arrive out of the exam centre soon. Students can soon check the subject-wise analysis and memory-based questions here.
- 11:33 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Is There Negative Marking in CUET UG Exam?
CUET UG 2026 follows a negative marking scheme. Candidates will lose one mark for every incorrect answer. Therefore, aspirants are advised to avoid random guessing during the examination.
- 11:11 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern Explained
CUET UG 2026 examination is being conducted for 13 languages, 23 domain-specific subjects, and the General Aptitude Test. Each paper will contain 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and each subject test will last one hour. Candidates should answer carefully, as each wrong response carries a penalty of -1 mark.
- 10:55 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Important English Vocabulary for Preparation
Candidates preparing for CUET UG English section can focus on the following high-frequency vocabulary words asked in previous years:
- Sagacious
- Saturnine
- Candid
- Conspicuous
- Intrepid
- Disrupt
- Laconic
- Volatile
- Abrogate
- Benevolence
- 10:31 AM IST• 22 May 2026
NTA CUET UG 2026 LIVE Updates: Tentative Timeline for Upcoming Events
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released the official CUET UG 2026 schedule. Meanwhile, candidates can check the expected timeline for upcoming events below:
Events Dates CUET UG 2026 exam Ongoing 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 - 10:11 AM IST• 22 May 2026
What Are the Passing Marks for CUET UG 2026?
There are no fixed passing marks prescribed for CUET UG 2026. Candidates must secure the required CUET cutoff marks set by participating universities and colleges for admission. The CUET UG 2026 cutoff will be announced after the declaration of results.
- 9:43 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Total Marks Structure
The total marks for each CUET UG 2026 subject are 250. Overall marks depend on the number of subjects selected by the candidate. Examples are given below:
- Total marks for 5 subjects: 1250
- Total marks for 4 subjects: 1000
- Total marks for 3 subjects: 750
- 9:23 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Total Number of Questions
Each CUET UG 2026 subject paper includes 50 compulsory multiple-choice questions. There will be no optional questions. Candidates must complete each subject test within one hour.
- 9:12 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Day 1 LIVE: Shift 1 Exam Concludes at 12 PM
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 examination will conclude at 12 PM. For candidates appearing in:
- One subject, the exam will conclude at 10 AM
- Two subjects, the exam will conclude at 11 AM
- 9:02 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 LIVE: Shift 1 Exam Begins
CUET UG 2026 May 22, shift 1 exam has commenced. The exam is being held in CBT mode across various exam centres in India and abroad.
- 8:46 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 Analysis: CUET English Expected Number of Questions
Based on previous shifts analysis, candidates can check the table below to know CUET UG 2026 English important topic-wise weightage:
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
- 8:45 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 LIVE: Gate Closing Time
NTA has prescribed the CUET 2026 exam centre gate closing time. Candidates can check the table below to know CUET gate closing time 2026:
Shift
Gate Closing Time
Shift 1
8.30 AM
Shift 2
2.30 PM
- 8:43 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 Shift 1 Exam to Commence at 9 AM
CUET UG 2026 May 22 shift 1 exam will commence at 9 AM. The CUET exam centre gates are now closed.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
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.
To appear for CUET UG exam, candidates must make sue to follow the below mentioned dress code:
Commonly asked questions
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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