Students appearing for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 can check out this page to get CUET General Test 2026 question paper analysis and answer key. CUET 2026 exams are ongoing in CBT mode.
CUET 2026 General Test Question Paper Analysis
CUET UG 2026 exam for General Test for May 26 has concluded. The CUET GAT analysis 2026 is being updated on this page as and when the shift is over. According to students' feedback, the overall difficulty level of General Aptitude Test is moderate. General Aptitude Test is the third section of CUET 2026 exam and is framed to assess a candidate’s logical reasoning, quantitative ability, general awareness, and analytical skills.
National Testing Agency is administering the entrance exam in Computer Based Test mode. The last scheduled date for Common University Entrance Test is May 31, 2026. CUET applicants taking the test can scroll down and read this page for CUET 2026 General Test question paper analysis for all exam days. Also, find out memory-based questions and answer key for GAT.
- CUET UG General Test 2026 Memory Based Questions & Answer Key
- CUET UG 2026 General Test Analysis
- CUET General Test 2026 Important Topics & Expected Number of Questions
- CUET General Test Difficulty Level
CUET UG General Test 2026 Memory Based Questions & Answer Key
After gathering information from students appearing for the exam, Shiksha here will bring CUET GAT 2026 memory-based questions for each Shift. Stay updated on this page to get questions & important topics for CUET UG exam.
| Date & Shift | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| May 12, Shift 1 |
Quants Mensuration (Higher Weightage) [2D and 3D both]; Statistics [median range- lower limit formula, permutation and combination (1 question), probability (1 questions), LCM & HCF] Arithmetic Ratio (LCM based question); time & work (1 question); compound interest; Time speed and distance Reasoning Non-verbal (4-5 questions); clock (1 question); calendar (1 ques); direction (1 quest); coding-decoding (1 quest); seating arrangement (1 quest on linear arrangement); syllogism (1 quest); blood relation (1 question) GK and Current Affairs GK and Current Affairs (old questions) (14-15 questions); Static GK (More Questions); Current affairs includes 2024-2025 questions |
| May 12, Shift 2 |
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| May 14, Shift 1 | Reasoning: 15-17 questions Coding; Calendar (21 feb 2003 is tuesday, what day on 21 feb 2005?); Direction; Problem Based or Alphabet; Classification; Series (alphabetical); Blood relation has long question and picture; Mirror image; Dice; Picture complete; Embedded figure; Non-verbal reasoning (3-4 questions) Quant- 10-11 question Arithmetic Mean; Time, speed and distance; Mensuration- formula based (match the following); Dice probability question; Permutation and combination (word with 6 letters, in how many forms it can be arranged); Compound Interest; Time and work; Profit and loss; Mean, median and mode- direct question; Number system (match the following) GK- 25 approx. questions Gandhiji in Champaran (Bharat Chodo Andolan, Chronology based); 4th BCE to 6th BCE – strongest person; Current affairs- 2 questions (Award in 2024), water treaty Geography- Brahmaputra river (from where it originates?); Earthquake Slogan (match the following); Sound decibel; Retinol – what is scientific vitamin name; SAARC, NATO, ASIAN full form |
| May 19, Shift 1 |
Boond pariyojna; Book and author; Science - photosynthesis, scientific discovery; 2024 GK
Which writer accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India; Launch Year of Chandrayaan 1; Lucknow Pact of 1916; Pitamah of Carnatic Music; Which king authored Sanskrit play 'Ratnavali'; Polavaram Project
Median; Speed & Distance; Area of a Triangle; Arithmetic Progression; Angular Distance; Calender based question; Probability
Coding/decoding; Clock- angle between two hands of clock; Water image; Mirror image; Direction; Blood relation; Calendar- Which day was on 1 January 2005; Embedded figure; Picture Series- alphabetical and number series; Non-verbal reasoning; Ranking; Sitting arrangement; Classification |
| May 20, Shift 1 |
Relative Speed; Time & Work; Permutation & Combination; Probability; Coordinate Geometry; Ratio (Coin); CI/SI; Height & Distance; Number System; AP; Algebra; Mensuration; Profit & Loss
Clock (Angle) (2 questions); Calendar (when will 2019 repeat); Blood Relation; Embedded Figure; Figure Series; Coding/Decoding; Ranking; Direction (Shadow); Mirror image
Partition of Bengal (When); When was Uttarakhand formed; Chronological Order (Modern History); Andhra Pradesh; When was Jharkhand separated from Bihar |
| May 20, Shift 2 |
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| May 21, Shift 1 | Reasoning Coding and decoding; Blood relations; Direction test- easy; Calendar- what day was on 15 August 2013?; Clock; Embedded figure; Mirror Image; Non-verbal reasoning- 2 questions Mathematics Mean, median and mode; Speed and distance; Arithmetic Progression; Geometric Progression; Time and work; Compound Interest GK Author and book (match the following); Vice president (chronological order); Do or Die- slogan of which movement?; Awards; 2023 prize; River |
| May 21, Shift 2 |
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| May 22, Shift 1 |
Probability; Time & Work; Profit & Loss; Percentage; Average
General Science based (2-3 questions); Awards (1 question)
Blood Relation; Direction (1 question) |
| May 24, Shift 1 |
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| May 25, Shift 1 |
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| May 25, Shift 2 |
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| May 26, Shift 1 |
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Check Out: CUET General Test Most Repeated Questions
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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
CUET UG 2026 General Test Analysis
National Testing Agency is conducting CUET general test exam on multiple days, in two shifts, across multiple exam centres in India and abroad. Students appearing for the 2026 admissions exam or preparing for next year can check this section to see the CUET General Test exam analysis for both shifts on each exam day. CUET General Test Question Paper will include 50 questions in MCQs format and candidates will get 60 minutes to complete the exam. Students taking the exam must note that there is a negative marking of 1 marks for every incorrect answer.
The exam analysis for GAT exam will be shared here as and when the exam is concluded.
| Exam Date & Shift | CUET Analysis |
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| May 12, Shift 1 |
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| May 12, Shift 2 |
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| May 14, Shift 1 |
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| May 19, Shift 1 |
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| May 20, Shift 1 |
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| May 20, Shift 2 |
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| May 21, Shift 1 |
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| May 21, Shift 2 |
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| May 22, Shift 1 |
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| May 24, Shift 1 |
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| May 25, Shift 1 & 2 |
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| May 26, Shift 1 |
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Also Read: CUET General Test Exam Pattern 2026
CUET General Test 2026 Important Topics & Expected Number of Questions
Check out this table to know CUET GAT important topics and expected weightage for 2026-27 admission cycle:
| Topics |
Expected number of questions |
|---|---|
| Numerical ability |
20-25 |
| Calendar and direction |
- |
| General Awareness |
12-15 |
| History and science |
2-3 |
| Economics |
1-2 |
| Geography |
1-2 |
| Discovery and invention |
1-2 |
| Sports |
1-2 |
| Books and authors |
4-5 |
| Static GK |
1-2 |
| Logical reasoning |
10-12 |
CUET General Test Difficulty Level
According to past years’ trends, the CUET difficulty level of General Aptitude Test is expected to be moderate. Shiksha will mention day-wise difficulty level of the exam to help students taking GAT on further dates prepare accordingly.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:
Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.
Student can know repeated question types.
Help students know weak and strong sections
Helps in developing important skills.
Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.
To download the CUET UG previous year question papers for all subjects, candidates must visit the link provided below:
Candidates can access the subject-wise CUET UG question papers for past four years.
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.
| Shift | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| May 12, Shift 1 | Moderate |
| May 12, Shift 2 | Moderate |
| May 14, Shift 1 | Moderate |
| May 19, Shift 1 | Moderate |
| May 20, Shift 1 | Moderate |
| May 20, Shift 2 | Moderate |
| May 21, Shift 1 | Moderate |
| May 21, Shift 2 | Moderate |
| May 22, Shift 1 | Moderate |
| May 24, Shift 1 | Moderate |
| May 25, Shift 1 | Moderate |
| May 25, Shift 2 | Moderate |
| May 26, Shift 1 | Tough |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 11 hours ago
No, CUET-UG counselling is yet to begin for academic year 2026. Results for this year's exam are scheduled to release by July. Counselling rounds will begin only after results have been declared. Candidates can track counselling dates from website of TISS, Mumbai for BSc admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 12 hours ago
No, candidates cannot get admission into BA at Tata Institute of Social Sciences without appearing for CUET-UG. Candidates will be selected during CUET-UG counselling for which, appearing in its entrance exam is a mandatory requirement.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 15 hours ago
Yes, CUET-UG is a mandatory entrance exam for admission into Tata Institute of Social Sciences BA course. No other entrance exams are accepted for admission into this course and candidates cannot apply directly.
CUET-UG registrations also affect admission schedule if TISS, Mumbai.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
With your score, you can apply in colleges like
· Central University of Jharkhand
· Amity University, Ranchi
· Jharkhand Rai University
· Sarala Birla University
These colleges offer hostel facilities.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
No, CUET is not compulsory to take admission in MIT School of Business and Computer Applications, MIT-ADT University. Admission is generally merit-based. The college also considers specific entrance exams scores such as BBA/BCA CET exam conducted by the university.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
No, you cannot get admission to the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi with CUET scores. IIT Delhi admits students on the basis of national-level engineering entrance exams. The institute considers JEE Main, JEE advanced and UCEED for UG courses. Whereas, GATE/ IIT JAM/ CEED and others are con
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, it is possible to get in DU without CUET. However, this is not applicable for traditional regular UG courses. For most programmes, the university asks for CUET UG or CUET PG score. For courses, such as MBA and Law programmes, the university also considers other exams. Students can also join DU
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
SRM Institute of Science and Technology does offer scholarship based on CUET score. This scholarship is open for all UG courses of Faculty of Science and Technology and BBA. Below is the criteria:
| Percentile | Scholarship % |
|---|---|
| 95 percentile & above | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| 90 percentile to 94.99 percentile | 75% tuition fee waiver |
| 85 percentile to 89.99 percentile | 50% tuition fee waiver |
| 80 percentile to 84.99 percentile | 25% tuition fee waiver |
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
Mostly all central university take admission on the basics of CUET score but North Eastern hill university's like Assam University, Manipur University, mizoram university, Nagaland University offers admission without CUET.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
The overall difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 exam is moderate. As per the student review, the domain subject question paper is mostly based on NCERT books and previous year questions.
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