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CUET 2026 will likely be held in May 2026, in the computer-based test mode. CUET Business Studies syllabus covers important topics including Planning, Management, Organising, etc. Know the important topics to focus and the weightage of each topic based on the previous year's CUET question paper.

CUET 2026 is expected to be held in May 2026, in the computer-based test mode. CUET Business Studies syllabus covers important topics including Planning, Management, Organising, etc. Know the important topics to focus and the weightage of each topic based on the previous year's CUET question paper.

CUET Business Studies syllabus 2026 was releasd by NTA in the form of a PDF. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a UG entrance exam for admission to the top universities in India. CUET Business Studies syllabus covers a wide range of important topics such as Planning, Management, Organizing, Directing, etc. The CUET syllabus for Business Studies is detailed and lengthy. The two main topics of the CUET Business Studies syllabus are Principles and Functions of Management and Business Finance and Marketing. These are further divided into various units. Read the article below to know the important topics to focus and the weightage of each topic based on the previous year CUET question paper.

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CUET 2026 exam will be held in May/June 2026, tentatively. The CUET application form 2026 will likely be released in the first week of March 2026. CUET is a national-level exam which serves as a gateway to various undergraduate courses offered in the central, state, private and deemed universities across India.

Q:   Which subjects have been removed in CUET UG?
A:

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)
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 latest pattern for CUET UG exam?
A:

The latest CUET UG exam pattern 2026 is updated in table below:

Section

Number of Questions

Duration

Language

50

 60 Minutes

Domain Specific

50

General Test

50

Table of contents
  • CUET Business Studies Exam Pattern 2026
  • CUET Business Studies Syllabus 2026
  • CUET Business Studies Syllabus PDF 2026
  • CUET UG 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage
  • CUET Domain Subjects: Syllabus and Question Paper
  • CUET Business Studies Preparation Tips 2026

CUET Business Studies Exam Pattern 2026

Aspirants must be through with the CUET 2026 exam pattern for Business Studies. Refer the table below to know the CUET Business Studies exam pattern.

Features

Details

Number of questions

50

Type of question

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

CUET Business Studies exam duration

60 minutes

CUET marking scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

CUET Business Studies Syllabus 2026

Candidates can refer to the table below to know the CUET syllabus for Business Studies:

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Unit

Important Topics

Unit 1: Nature and Significance of Management

  • Management- concepts, objectives, importance
  • Nature of Management; Management as Science, Art, Profession
  • Levels of Management- top, middle supervisory (First Level)
  • Management Functions- Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing and Controlling
  • Coordination- nature and importance

Unit 2: Principles of Management

  • Principles of Management- meaning, nature and significance
  • Fayol’s Principles of Management
  • Taylor’s Scientific Management- Principles and Techniques

Unit 3: Business Environment

  • Business Environment- meaning and importance
  • Dimensions of Business Environment- Economic, Social, Technological, Political and Legal

Unit 4: Planning

  • Meaning, features, importance, limitations
  • Planning Process
  • Types of Plans- Objectives, Strategy, Policy, Procedure, Method, Rule, Budget, Programme

Unit 5: Organizing

  • Meaning and importance
  • Steps in the process of organizing
  • Structure of organization- functional and divisional
  • Formal and informal organization
  • Delegation: meaning, elements and importance
  • Decentralization: meaning and importance
  • Difference between delegation and decentralization

Unit 6: Staffing

  • Meaning, need and importance of staffing
  • Staffing as a part of Human Resources Management
  • Steps in the staffing process
  • Recruitment- meaning and sources
  • Selection- meaning and process
  • Training and Development- meaning, need, methods- on the job and off the job methods of training

Unit 7: Directing

  • Meaning, importance, principles
  • Elements of Direction
    • Supervision- meaning and importance
    • Motivation- meaning and importance, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Financial and non-financial incentives
    • Leadership- meaning, importance, qualities of a good leader
    • Communication- meaning and importance, formal and informal communication; barriers to effective communication

Unit 8: Controlling

  • Meaning and importance
  • Relationship between planning and controlling
  • Steps in the process of control

Unit 9: Business Finance

  • Business Finance- meaning, role, objectives of financial management
  • Financial decisions- investing, financing and dividend- Meaning and factors affecting
  • Financial planning- meaning and importance
  • Capital structure- meaning and factors
  • Fixed and Working Capital- meaning and factors affecting their requirement

Unit 10: Financial Markets

  • Concept of Financial Market
  • Money Market- Concepts, instruments
  • Capital Market and types- primary and secondary market
  • Depository services and demat account
  • Stock Exchange- functions, Trading Procedure
  • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)- Objectives and Functions

Unit 11: Marketing

  • Marketing- meaning, functions, role
  • Distinction between marketing and selling
  • Marketing mix- concept and elements
    • Product- nature, classification, branding, labeling and packaging
    • Physical distribution- meaning, role
    • Channels of distribution- meaning, type, factors, determining the choice of channels
    • Promotion- meaning and role, promotion mix, Role of Advertising and personal selling; objections to advertising
    • Price: factors influencing pricing

Unit 12: Consumer Protection

  • Meaning and concept
  • Importance of consumer protection
  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  • Consumer rights
  • Consumer responsibilities
  • Who can file a complaint
  • Ways and means of consumer protection- Consumer awareness and legal redressal with special reference to the Consumer Protection Act
  • Role of consumer organization and NGOs

Also Read: CUET Syllabus 2026 for Commerce Students

CUET Business Studies Syllabus PDF 2026

NTA released the CUET 2026 Business Studies syllabus link online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Refer to the link below to download the CUET Business Studies 2026 PDF:

CUET 2026 Business Studies syllabus PDF Download

CUET UG 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage

Based on the previous years’ CUET analysis, candidates can know the CUET Business Studies important topics and the expected number of questions on each topic:

CUET UG: BS Chapters

Chapter Wise Weightage for CUET Business Studies

Business Environment (Case study)

7-8

Match the following

7-8

Staffing

5-6

Sequence Wise questions

5-6

HR-related Case study

5-6

Planning

4-5

Organizing

3-4

Directing

3-4

Business Finance

2-3

Financial Markets

2-3

Marketing

2-3

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CUET Domain Subjects: Syllabus and Question Paper

Commerce students preparing for CUET can now download the CUET domain subject wise question paper and detailed syllabus for other commerce subjects.

Q:   What are the latest changes in CUET UG exam?
A:

National Testing Agency has not introduced any specific changes for CUET UG 2026. However, in CUET 2025, NTA introduced major changes like

  • Reduction of CUET subjects from 63 to 37
  • GAT scores will be used for dropped subjects
  • Exma to be held CBT mode only
  • Compulsory 50 questions in each subject, no optional questions
  • Maximum five CUET subjects can be chosen 

The above changes are to continued for CUET UG 2026 exam.

Q:   What are the changes in CUET 2026?
A:

National Testing Agency has informed that there are no significant changes in CUET UG 2026. The pattern and syllabus shall remain same. The CUET UG 2026 exam consists of 37subjects- 13 langauges, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test. As per the recent notification, candidates must make sure to update their Aadhar card and UDID cards. It is expected that CUET exam centre 2026 will be alloted based on candidate's updated address.

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CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper PDF

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General Test

CUET General Test Syllabus PDF

CUET General Test Question Paper PDF

CUET Business Studies Preparation Tips 2026

Candidates can check a few CUET preparation tips for Business Studies below:

  • Candidates should cover the complete CUET Business Studies syllabus and understand the exam pattern.
  • They should focus on working on their weaknesses and capitalizing on their strengths after completing the CUET syllabus.
  • Candidates should also keep an eye on enhancing their time management skills. The weightage and difficulty level can impact your time management during the CUET 2026 exam. Candidates should use the given time to the optimum whilst covering entire the CUET syllabus. Creating a timetable will largely help the students in enhancing their time management skills.
  • There is no alternative to a good revision if one wishes to ace the CUET exam 2026. Candidates should have a systematic revision strategy and review already studied topics along with covering the syllabus. They should practice the previous year’s CUET question paper and sample papers in order to understand exam pattern and difficulty level. It will also help the students in improving their speed and accuracy.

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