Central University of Karnataka CUET Subject Mapping 2026: Check Course Wise Eligibility Criteria

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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Updated on Feb 23, 2026 14:27 IST
CUET 2026 registration process is ongoing at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates planning to take admission at the Central University of Karnataka through CUET 2026 exam must check the page for CUK CUET Subject Mapping. Candidates can easily fill their UG subjects in the online form for their preferred UG course.

CUET 2026 registration process is ongoing at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates planning to take admission at the Central University of Karnataka through the CUET 2026 exam must check the page for the CUK CUET Subject Mapping

CUET Subject Mapping

CU Karnataka CUET Subject Mapping

Central University of Karnataka has released the CU Karnataka CUET 2026 Subject Mapping on the NTA official website. There are slight changes in subject requirements for some courses as compared to last year. Students planning to apply for admission at CU Karnataka through CUET UG 2026 must carefully map their UG subjects in the CUET registration form. If a candidate fails to appear for the subjects required for their target course at CU Karnataka, their application may be disqualified during the university's CUET admission process.

National Testing Agency has re-released CUET 2026 application form at cuet.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply for CUET exam is February 26. The Common University Entrance Test for the academic cycle 2026-2027 will be administered between May 11 and May 31 in CBT mode. The exact exam dates will be announced by NTA on official website. Candidates can check the CUK CUET 2026 Subject Combination here.

LATEST UPDATE: CUET UG 2026 Registrations Re-Opened at cuet.nta.nic.in; Apply till February 26

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Table of contents
  • CUET UG Subjects 2026
  • CU Karnataka CUET Subject Mapping 2026
  • CUK CUET 2026 Subject Mapping: Important Instructions
  • CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
  • CUET UG 2026 Registration Schedule

CUET UG Subjects 2026

Candidates are required to select five subjects in online form. Check the list below of all CUET 2026 Subjects to decide which subjects to choose.

  • Languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
  • Domain Subjects: Accountancy/Book Keeping, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Economics/Business Economics, Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art, Geography/ Geology, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition Practices in India, Mass Media/Mass Communication, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, and Sociology.
  • General Aptitude Test: For Vocational/Open Eligibility/Cross Stream/Any other as applicable.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are there any penalties for not following the CUET subject mapping correctly?
A: 

Yes, candidates who do not fulfill the subject mapping and eligibility criteria for a UG course at the applied university may face disqualification during the admission process. It means that, even if a candidate scores well in the CUET UG exam but do not meet the subject combination requirements of the target CUET college, their application will be rejected.

Q:   What are the CUET subject requirements for UG programmes at Central University of Karnataka?
A: 

Below are the subject requirements for UG courses at CU Karnataka through CUET exam:

  • B.Sc. (Physics): Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry
  • B.Sc. (Chemistry): Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology
  • B.Sc. (Geology): Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics
  • B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
  • B.Sc. (Psychology): General Test
  • B.A (English, History & Archeology, Economics, Social Work): General Test
  • BBA: General Test
Q:   How can I stay updated on CUET subject mapping changes?
A: 

The subject mapping criteria consists of course-wise subjects required to be filled in the online form. Visit the official university's website or NTA CUET UG website at cuet.nta.nic.in to know about any changes in the CUET subject mapping. Ensure to check the latest and updated subject requirements while filling out the CUET application form.

 

CU Karnataka CUET Subject Mapping 2026

Candidates seeking admission at Central University of Karnataka must check the table below to know about the CUK CUET Subject Mapping of UG Courses like B.Sc., B.Tech., B.A., BBA, and B.A. LLB.

Programme/Course Offered

CUET Subject Mapping

B.Sc. (Physics)

Section II: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

B.Sc.(Chemistry)

Section II: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology

B.Sc. (Geology)

B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing)

Section II: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering

B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (AI & ML)

B.Sc. (Psychology)

Section III: General Aptitude Test

B.Sc. (Geography)

Section II: Geography and Geology

Section III: General Aptitude Test

B.A. (English)

Section III: General Aptitude Test

B.A. (Economics)

B.A (Social Work)

B.A. (History & Archeology)

Section II: History

Section III: General Aptitude Test

BBA

Section III: General Aptitude Test

B.A. LLB

Section III: General Aptitude Test

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CUK CUET 2026 Subject Mapping: Important Instructions

To get admission at CU Karnataka through CUET, candidates must appear for the Common University Entrance Test. For this, they have to fill out and submit the CUET UG Registration Form by selecting the test subjects for which they would like to take the exam. Keep the following points in mind while filling out the online form:

  • Choose CUET UG subjects required for the UG course you are targeting.
  • Verify the CU Karnataka's specific subject requirements to avoid disqualification.
  • Select from the CUET domain subjects, general aptitude test, or language papers based on course requirements.
  • Follow CUET guidelines for choosing multiple subjects, where applicable.
  • Confirm that your selected subjects match the CUET Eligibility Criteria of your chosen programme.
  • Do not forget to submit the application form on or before the last date.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How do I select the domain subjects for CUET UG?
A: 

Go on the official website of university/organaisation. Check the courses offered and eligibility test that they should appear in for admission to desired course. The choice of language/domain subject and General test will depend upon the course and university. Candidates will be able to opt for one or more tests as per the requirement of the course and university from the following sections:

  • Section I - 13 Languages
  • Section II - 23 Domain Specific Subjects
  • Section III - General Test
Q:   When to apply for CUET exam 2026?
A: 

Candidates could re-apply for CUET exam 2026. NTA reopned the CUET application form 2026 online window. Candidates must have registered for CUET exam and selected appropriate CUET subjects to be eligible for admissions. CUET UG application form 2026 window has been closed.

Q:   Is Mathematics compulsory for CUET UG?
A: 

No, Mathematics is not a compulsory subject to appear for CUET UG exam. NTA conducts CUET UG exam for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general test. Candidates can choose any five subjects based on the course and college criteria. CUET Mathematics can be opted if the course criteria suggests.

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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Check the table below for the NTA CUET exam pattern to know details about Common University Entrance Test (UG).

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer Based Test

Exam timing

Mentioned in CUET 2026 datesheet

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

CUET UG sections

Section 1 - Language

Section 2 - Domain Subject

Section 3 - General Aptitude Test

Total number of Questions

50 across all subjects

Subjects Choice

Five subjects 

Maximum Marks

250 (per subject)

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

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