CUET Anthropology Question Paper 2026: Previous Year Papers PDFs 2025-2022; Important Questions

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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Aspirants preparing for CUET UG 2026 exam can download the CUET 2026 Anthropology Question Paper for the years 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. Practicing from CUET anthropology previous years question papers will help attain a good score in the entrance exam. NTA will conduct CUET 2026 exam from May 11 to May 31 in CBT mode.

Aspirants preparing for CUET UG 2026 exam can download the CUET Anthropology Question Paper for the years 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. Practicing from CUET anthropology previous years question papers will help attain a good score in the entrance exam.

CUET Anthropology Question Paper

CUET Anthropology Question Paper

CUET Anthropology Question Paper has been released by the National Testing Agency for the years 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. Candidates can download the CUET previous year question paper from nta.ac.in, without entering their CUET applicant details. NTA releases the official CUET UG Question Paper in PDF format after the exams are conducted. Candidates planning to opt for the CUET 2026 Anthropology paper can check out this page to download the previous year question papers for each conducting year. The CUET 2026 will be conducted from May 11 to May 31, 2026 in computer based test mode. Students who will submit their online form by January 30, 2026, will be allowed to appear for the exam. The CUET UG Datesheet 2026 for the anthropology exam will soon be declared by the National Testing Agency. 

Table of contents
  • CUET UG 2026 Anthropology Exam Pattern
  • CUET Anthropology Question Paper 2026
  • CUET Anthropology Previous Year Question Papers
  • CUET Anthropology PYQ 2025 PDF Download
  • CUET Anthropology PYQ 2024 PDF Download
  • CUET Anthropology PYQ 2023 PDF Download
  • CUET Anthropology PYQ 2022 PDF Download
  • How to Download CUET Anthropology Question Paper PDF
  • Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper PDF
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CUET UG 2026 Anthropology Exam Pattern

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CUET Anthropology Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based-test (CBT)

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of Questions

50 questions (all compulsory)

CUET Anthropology Exam Duration

60 minutes

CUET Anthropology Marks

250

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

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CUET Anthropology Question Paper 2026

The National Testing Agency will release the CUET 2026 Anthropology Question Paper PDF at nta.ac.in, after the Common University Entrance Test for 2026-2027 admission cycle has been conducted successfully. The tentative exam date as per CUET information bulletin is May 11 to May 31. Once released, CUET applicants can visit the official NTA website of Shiksha's CUET question paper page to get the direct link to download the CUET Anthropology QP PDF.

CUET Anthropology Previous Year Question Papers

Q:   Which subjects can I map with CUET Anthropology paper?
A:

Candidates are required to check the university-wise subject mappig requirements of the desired course while selecting UG subjects. However, here are some common subjects opted by candidates with CUET Anthropology paper:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Political Science
  • Geography
  • History
Q:   How many questions are asked in CUET UG exam?
A:

As per the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern -
The question paper will include 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects, and general test. Each subject will consist of 50 MCQs and there will no optional questions. All questions are mandatory to attempt. For every wrong answer negative marking of one mark will be attracted.

 

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.

National Testing Agency releases CUET question papers. Candidates can download the CUET Previous Years' Question Papers for Anthropology for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 from the links given below. After preparing for the CUET Anthropology exam from CUET Syllabus 2026, candidates must also preactive from the previous year papers to get an idea of the difficulty level of CUET

CUET Anthropology PYQ 2025 PDF Download

The National Testing Agency conducted the CUET UG 2025 exam between May 13 and June 03, 2025, and has released the official CUET 2025 Anthropology Question Paper PDF on the official NTA website - nta.ac.in. Canddiates preparing for the Common University Entrance Test can download the question paper from the direct linkgiven below.

CUET Anthropology Question Paper 2025 PDF

CUET Anthropology PYQ 2024 PDF Download

CUET UG Anthropology 2024 Exam was held on 22 May 2024 in the Third Shift from 16:15 to 17:45. NTA has not yet released the CUET 2024 Anthropology Question Paper. However, candidates can go through the Anthropology CUET exam analysis to know the difficulty level of the exam.

CUET Anthropology PYQ 2023 PDF Download

CUET 2023 Anthropology Question Paper has been released by NTA at nta.ac.in. Aspiring candidates preparing for the CUET exam can easily download the CUET Anthropology 2023 Question Paper from the official website without registering.

CUET Anthropology Question Paper 2023 PDF

CUET Anthropology PYQ 2022 PDF Download

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The National Testing Agency has released the CUET 2022 Anthropology Question Paper on its official website. Candidates can download the PDF for CUET Anthropology Question Paper 2022.

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How to Download CUET Anthropology Question Paper PDF

Candidates preparing for the CUET 2026 exam can practice CUET Mock Tests 2026 to attain a good score in the exam. To download the CUET Anthropology Question Paper, follow the steps given below.

  • Go to the official website of NTA - nta.ac.in
  • Click on the "Downloads" tab.
  • Select the year, exam type, and paper.
  • The screen will display links to all the CUET Question Papers.
  • Download the question paper and start practicing.

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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 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:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?
A:

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:

  1. Go to- CUET Question Paper
  2. Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
  3. Click on the tab download
  4. Create the login details for new registrations
  5. Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
  6. Click on the link provided and save the PDF.

Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper PDF

Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET UG Syllabus and CUET Question Papers for the subjects mentioned in the table below:

Subjects

CUET Syllabus PDFs

CUET Question Paper PDFs

Section - I (Language)
English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
Section - II (Domain Subjects)
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
Accountancy/ Book Keeping CUET Accountancy Syllabus CUET Accountancy Question Paper
Business Studies CUET Business Studies Syllabus CUET Business Studies Question Paper
Chemistry CUET Chemistry Syllabus CUET Chemistry Question Paper
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices CUET Computer Science Syllabus CUET Computer Science Question Paper
Economics/ Business Economics CUET Economics Syllabus CUET Economics Question Paper
Geography/Geology CUET Geography Syllabus CUET Geography Question Paper 
Home Science CUET Home Science Syllabus CUET Home Science Question Paper 
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Question Paper
Environmental Science CUET Environmental Science Syllabus CUET Environmental Science Question Paper
Mathematics CUET Mathematics Syllabus  CUET Mathematics Question Paper
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga CUET Physical Education Syllabus CUET Physical Education Paper
Physics CUET Physics Syllabus  CUET Physics Question Paper
Political Science CUET Political Science Syllabus CUET Political Science Question Paper
Psychology CUET Psychology Syllabus CUET Psychology Question Paper 
Sociology CUET Sociology Syllabus  CUET Sociology Question Paper 
Agriculture CUET Agriculture Syllabus  CUET Agriculture Question Paper 
Mass Media/ Mass Communication CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus  CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper
Anthropology CUET Anthropology Syllabus  CUET Anthropology Question Paper
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts CUET Fine Arts Syllabus CUET Fine Arts Question Paper 
Performing Arts CUET Performing Arts Syllabus  CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 
Sanskrit CUET Sanskrit Syllabus CUET Sanskrit Question Paper 
History CUET History Syllabus  CUET History Question Paper
Section - III (General Test)
General Test CUET General Test Syllabus  CUET General Test Question Paper

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