CUET UG 2026 Physics exam is being held in CBT mode across exam centres in India. Candidates here can check the CUET 2026 Physics question paper analysis, memory-based questions & answer key. The CUET UG 2026 exam is being held till May 31, 2026.
CUET UG Physics exam 2026 is being conducted between May 11 and May 31, 2026, by the National Testing Agency in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates appearing for the CUET Physics paper will have to answer questions on a computer system at their allotted exam centres. The Physics paper will assess conceptual clarity, numerical problem-solving ability, and application-based understanding from Class 12 NCERT syllabus. Students appearing for the exam can check this page for CUET 2026 Physics question paper analysis, memory-based questions, answer key, difficulty level, and topic-wise weightage for all CUET exam days and shifts.
- CUET 2026 Physics Memory-Based Questions & Answer Key
- CUET UG 2026 Physics Exam Analysis
- CUET Physics 2026 Important Topics & Expected Number of Questions
- CUET Physics 2026 Difficulty Level
CUET 2026 Physics Memory-Based Questions & Answer Key
Since the CUET UG Physics exam is conducted online, candidates do not receive printed question papers after the exam. However, memory-based Physics questions and unofficial answer keys are updated here after collecting feedback from students appearing in different shifts. Candidates preparing for upcoming shifts or future admission cycles can use these memory-based questions to understand the exam pattern and important concepts.
| Date and Shift | Question Type & Number of Questions |
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| May 12, Shift 2 |
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| May 14, Shift 2 |
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| May 21, Shift 2 |
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| May 22, Shift 2 |
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| May 24, Shift 1 |
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| May 26, Shift 1 |
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| May 26, Shift 2 |
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Check Here: CUET Physics Question Paper
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
UGC has announced the deletion of 26 subjects from CUET UG 2025 onwards. CUET UG 20 foreign languages and six domain subjects have been removed. Check the list below to know the name of the subjects:
- Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese)
- Domain Subjetcs (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics)
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.
CUET UG 2026 Physics Exam Analysis
NTA will conduct the CUET Physics exam in multiple shifts across India and abroad. The detailed Physics paper analysis has been updated here after every shift based on student reactions and expert reviews. The CUET Physics question paper 2026 is expected to contain MCQ-based questions from topics including Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, and Semiconductor Electronics.
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| Date and Shift | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| May 12, Shift 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| May 14, Shift 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| May 21, Shift 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| May 22, Shift 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| May 24, Shift 1 | Easy to Moderate |
| May 26, Shift 1 | Easy to Moderate |
| May 26, Shift 2 | Easy to Moderate |
Also Read: CUET Physics Syllabus 2026
CUET Physics 2026 Important Topics & Expected Number of Questions
Candidates can check the expected topic-wise weightage for CUET Physics 2026 below:
| Unit |
Important Topics |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I: Electrostatics |
Electric Charges and Electric Fields |
3 |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance |
7 |
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| Unit II: Current Electricity |
Current Electricity |
6 |
| Unit III: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
Moving Charges and Magnetism |
5 |
| Magnetism and Matter |
5 |
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| Unit IV: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
Electromagnetic Induction |
1 |
| Alternating Currents |
4 |
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| Unit V: Electromagnetic Waves |
Electromagnetic Waves |
5 |
| Unit VI: Optics |
Ray Optics and Optical Instrument |
4 |
| Wave Optics |
- |
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| Unit VII: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
2 |
| Unit VIII: Atoms and Nuclei |
Atoms |
2 |
| Nuclei |
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| Unit IX: Electronic Devices |
Electronic Devices |
5 |
| Unit X: Communication Systems |
Communication Systems |
1 |
CUET Physics 2026 Difficulty Level
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below:
- Go to- CUET Question Paper
- Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
- Click on the tab download
- Create the login details for new registrations
- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
Based on previous year trends, the CUET Physics exam difficulty level is expected to range from moderate to difficult. Numerical questions and assertion-reasoning-based MCQs may require conceptual clarity and time management skills. The shift-wise difficulty level and student feedback will be updated here after the completion of the exam.

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