CUET UG 2026 May 22 LIVE: Shift 1 & 2 Subject-Wise Analysis & Memory-Based Questions OUT

CUET UG 2026 May 22 LIVE: Shift 1 & 2 Subject-Wise Analysis & Memory-Based Questions OUT

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CUET UG 2026 May 22 exam has concluded for shift 1. Candidates can check CUET subject-wise analysis and memory-based questions based on student review, here soon after the exam concludes. CUET UG 2026 exam is being held till May 31, 2026, in Computer-Based Test Mode.

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.

CUET UG 2026 Analysis

CUET UG 2026 Analysis

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.

Subjects

Exam Analysis Highlights

General Aptitude Test

  • GK section was tough
  • Reasoning questions were easy to moderate
  • Current Affairs and GK had tricky questions
  • Mathematics questions were fewer in number
  • Paper pattern was mostly expected

English

  • More questions from Phrasal Verbs
  • Vocabulary carried the highest weightage
  • Reading Comprehension had indirect questions
  • Grammar questions were moderate in difficulty

Mathematics

  • Match the Following questions were asked frequently
  • Statement-based questions appeared in multiple sections
  • Integrals: around 5 to 6 questions
  • Differential Equations: 5 to 6 questions
  • Matrices: lower weightage with 4 to 5 questions
  • Continuity and Differentiability: around 2 questions each

Accountancy

  • Theory-based direct questions
  • Higher weightage from Book 1: Partnership
  • Section-based questions
  • Capital Adjustment
  • Preference Shares

Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry had maximum questions
  • NCERT-based questions dominated
  • Match the Column questions from Name Reactions
  • Case-based questions were included

Physics

  • Electromagnetic concepts
  • Current Electricity and Laws
  • Theory questions dominated (30+ questions)
  • Numerical questions were comparatively fewer

LIVE UPDATE

Updated 5 hours ago

CUET UG 2026 May 22 Analysis LIVE Updates

  • 8:30 PM IST22 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 IST22 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)
  • 7:26 PM IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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

     

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    Q:   What is the medium of CUET UG?
    A: 

    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
    Q:   When should I reach the CUET exam centre?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   What is the dress code for CUET UG?
    A: 

    To appear for CUET UG exam, candidates must make sue to follow the below mentioned dress code:

    • 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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:

    1. Paternal Grandfather
    2. Father
    3. Maternal Uncle
    4. Grandson
  • 5:03 PM IST22 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 IST22 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

     

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    Commonly asked questions
    Q:   What special facilities are provided to PwD candidates to appear for CUET exam?
    A: 

    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:

    1. 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.
    2. Extra time: PwD candidates will get extra time of one hour whether such candidates use scribe facilities or not.
  • 4:02 PM IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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)
  • 2:00 PM IST22 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
  • 1:23 PM IST22 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
  • 12:39 PM IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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.

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  • 11:33 AM IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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 IST22 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. 

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