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Students can check CUET UG 2026 chemistry question paper analysis and answer key on this page. The Common University Entrance Test is being conducted between May 11 and May 31, 2026, in computer based test mode. The exam dates for each applicant were shared in their exam city slip and admit card.

Students taking Common University Entrance Test 2026 for UG admissions can check this page for CUET UG Chemistry 2026 question paper analysis and answer key for all exam days.

CUET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis

CUET 2026 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis

CUET UG 2026 Chemistry exam for May 25, Shift 1 & 2 is over. The CUET UG 2026 analysis for Chemistry will be updated here once the exam is over for each shift. Students are finding the difficulty level of Chemistry to be easy to moderate. Test takers suggest other students to focus on NCERT as most of the questions are from their NCERT Chemistry books.

National Testing Agency is conducting CUET 2026 exam between May 11 and May 31, 2026, at multiple exam centres, in two shifts. With Chemistry, candidates can get admission to UG programmes like B.Sc. in Chemistry, B.Sc. in Biochemistry, etc. The test paper for CUET Chemistry exam will include 50 questions from 10 units, including biomolecules, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and so on. Candidates will get 60 minutes to complete their exam. Read this article to get CUET Chemistry question paper analysis, important topics, memory-based questions, and difficulty level of exam.

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  • CUET UG Chemistry 2026 Memory Based Questions & Answer Key
  • CUET UG 2026 Chemistry Analysis
  • CUET Chemistry 2026 Important Topics & Expected Number of Questions
  • CUET Chemistry Difficulty Level

CUET UG Chemistry 2026 Memory Based Questions & Answer Key

As there will be no hard copy of CUET Chemistry question paper, candidates can check out this section for important topics from which questions are being asked in CUET 2026 exam and CUET 2026 Chemistry memory-based questions.

CUET Exam Date & Shift Memory Based Questions
May 11 (Shift 1)
  • Match the Column (Name Reactions)
  • Electrochemistry (Numerical)
  • Ligands
  • Case Based Questions
    • Amines (25 marks)
    • d-f Block (identification based)
  • Physical Chemistry
    • Rate
    • Half Life
    • Pseudo first order
    • Kohlrausch Law (390.5 question)
May 15, Shift 1

Solution Chapter

  • Ideal & Non-Ideal -> Example, Statement based questions
  • M (given), Molarity?
  • Henry Law (Match the Column)
  • Kinetics
  • Rate

Electrochemistry

  • Battery (2 Match)
  • Effect of Dilution
  • Oxidising Power (Arrange)
  • Coordination
  • IUPAC (Naming)
  • Photography

D & f block

  • Paragraph (5 questions)
  • Actinoid ->Alkali
  • Melting Point
  • Balance the reaction
  • Colourless

Organic Chemistry (Tough)

  • Statement based
  • Series of reaction
  • Alcohol + HI
  • Dehydration of Alcohol
  • Monochlorination
  • Solubility
  • Amines (Basic Nature)

Biomolecules

  • Vitamin K Deficiency
  • Water/fat Soluble Vitamins
  • 3 degree protein structure
  • Linkage (Match)
May 19, Shift 1
  • Solutions
    • Molarity numerical (basic)
    • ideal/non-ideal matching
    • Boiling point order arrange
    • Reverse osmosis- why is semi-permeable membrane used?
  • Kinetics
    • Paragraph
    • K unit
    • Ln Ao/At graph
    • Slowest step- RDS
  • Electrochemistry
    • SRP given, set reducing power order
    • Find E cell
    • Delta G
  • D & F Block
    • Lanthanide
    • Actinoids
  • Coordinations
    • Hetroleptic/homoleptic
    • Unpaired electrons
  • Organic
    • Sn1 and Sn2 order related question
    • AgCN
    • Cross aldal
    • Side chain oxidation
    • Phenetole
    • Acidic and basic strength
    • Reaction formation
    • Which sugar is present in RNA?
    • DNA hydrolysis- what will you not get?
    • Fructose structure
  • Reading Comprehension:
    • Organic Chemistry
May 21, Shift 1
  • -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
May 24, Shift 1
  • Solutions
    • ideal & Non-Ideal Solution (Match the Column)
    • van't Hoff factor (Numerical)
    • Application of Osmosis
  • Kinetics
    • Rate Law given, tell the sequence of order
    • K = Ae –Ea/RT
  • Electrochemistry
    • Nearest epn
  • Coordination
    • IUPAC Naming
    • Isomerism (Match)
  • D&f Block
    • KMNO4 and K2Cr2O7
  • Name Reaction
  • SN1 & SN2
  • Acidic Basic Nature (2 questions)
  • Biomolecule
    • Protein
    • Glucose
    • Insulin in Protein
    • Vitamin
May 25, Shift 1
  • Solutions
    • Henry Law
    • C.P.
    • Find mole
    • Type of Solution (Match the Column)
    • Alpha given, Find i
  • Electrochemistry
    • Conductivity Formula
    • Units (Match the Column)
    • Battery Related (Identify secondary cell)
  • Kinetics
    • Order
    • Graph
    • First order example
    • Activation energy graph
  • Cordination Compound
    • Magnetic Movement
May 25, Shift 2
  • Find t (1/2), Rate constant given
  • Type of Cells (Match)
  • Activation energy graph
  • Inorganic Chemistry
    • d & f paragraph (Lanthanoid contraction)
    • Mish Metal
    • Catalyst (Match)
  • Cordination Compound
    • Magnetic Movement
    • Statement based
  • Identify Octahedral
  • Organic Chemistry
    • SN1 & SN2 paragraph
    • Boiling Point (Arrange) (Chloroform, Bromoform, Dichloromethane, Dibromomethane)
  • Rosenmund
  • Wolf Kishner
  • HVZ reaction
  • Biomolecules (Paragraph)
  • Glucose
  • Vitamin E
  • Nucleotide
  • Vitamin B2 name

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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:   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.

Q:   Where can I find CUET UG 2025 question papers?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test UG 2025 question papers can be download at - CUET UG 2025 Question Papers. Candidates can visit the provided link and download subject wise CUET question paper 2025 PDF online for free. CUET PYQs are important for exam preparation.

CUET UG 2026 Chemistry Analysis

National Testing Agency is conducting Chemistry exam in 306 cities across India and 15 abroad. Once each shift is over, candidates can find CUET Chemistry question paper analysis here.

CUET Exam Date & Shift Analysis
May 11 (Shift 1)
  • Organic Chemistry (Maximum Questions) [3 direct Numericals]
  • NCERT based questions
  • Case Based Questions
May 15, Shift 1

Good Attempt: 35 questions

Solvable paper

May 19, Shift 1
  • Organic Chemistry (Maximum Weightage)
  • Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (Low Weightage)
May 21, Shift 1
  • No out-of-syllabus questions
May 24, Shift 1
  • Acidic Basic Nature (2 questions)
  • Easy paper
May 25, Shift 1 & 2
  • Good Attempt: 45 questions

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CUET Chemistry 2026 Important Topics & Expected Number of Questions

Get expected CUET 2026 Chemistry important topics and expected weightage from below table:

Chapter Name

Expected Number of Questions

Organic Chemistry

Haloalkane and Haloarene

3-4

Aldehyde, Ketone, and Carboxylic Acid

4-5

Alcohol, Phenol, and Ether

3-4

Biomolecules

2-3

Amine

3-5

Polymer

1-2

Chemistry in Everyday Life

1-2

Inorganic Chemistry

Metallurgy

1-2

D-block

2-3

P-block

4-5

Coordination Compounds

3-4

Physical Chemistry

Solid State

2-3

Electrochemistry

2-3

Solutions

2-3

Surface Chemistry

4-5

Chemical Kinetics

3-4

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?
A: 

CUET UG Language section will include 50 questions. Candidates must attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.

The language section will check candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section, candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam. 

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.
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:   Does the CUET syllabus also include chapters from Class 11?
A: 

No, class 11th subject syllabus is not included in CUET UG exam. Students who are preparing for CUET 2026 exam must focus on class 12th NCERT curriculum. NTA prescribes the CUET UG syllabus on its official website. Candidates must be familar the detailed syllabus mentioned on the NTA CUET official website- cuet.nta.nic.in. However, for better concepts clarity, candidates may refer to the class 11th resources.

NTA CUET 2026 exam will be scheduled in May/June 2026 tentatively. Candidates preparing for board examinations must prepare well for the CUET exam along.

CUET Chemistry Difficulty Level

According to students' feedback from last year, the overall difficulty level of the Chemistry exam is usually more inclined towards being tough. Students have to remember formulas, tables, reactions, and so on, which sometimes makes it difficult for them to answer questions quickly. Also, solving formula based or application based questions is time-consuming, resulting in less time left to answer the rest of the questions. This year's CUET difficulty level will be updated here once the exam is over.

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May 11, Shift 1 Easy to Moderate
May 15, Shift 1 Moderate
May 19, Shift 1 Easy
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