Domain Subjects in CUET 2026: Check Updated List, UG Course Mapping Criteria
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Exam On - 11 May '26 - 31 May '26
Candidates desirous of taking admission to UG courses offered by CUET accepting colleges must check the list of domain subjects in CUET. It is important to know the CUET domain subjects required to pursue the UG course. Know the CUET exam pattern and course mapping of CUET domain subjects here.
Domain Subjects in CUET
CUET Domain Subject: National Testing Agency offers 23 CUET domain subjects. Candidates can select upto five CUET subjects from Language, domain subjects and General test,aligning with the subjects studies and class 12th. Candidates can choose subjects based on desired UG course and college criteria. Candidates can enter their subject preference while filling the CUET online form 2026. NTA extended the last date to fill CUET UG 2026 application form. Candidates could complete their CUET form 2026 till February 04, 2026.
CUET accepting universities release the CUET subject mapping criteria for all the UG courses along with the official CUET notification 2026. Candidates applying for the UG courses must check CUET subject criteria 2026 of the desired course. Candidates must note that neither accepting college nor NTA will be responsible for applicants not fulfilling the course criteria. Candidates must carefully review the CUET subjects.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is conducted for entry into the UG admission process of top universities in India. NTA has announced CUET exam date in the official notification. The CUET 2026 will be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026 in CBT mode. The CUET exam timing and the number of shifts will be declared on the CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card.
- CUET Domain Subjects
- How CUET Subject Mapping Works?
- CUET Domain Subjects: Steps to Map Subjects with Courses?
- Can I Modify CUET Subjects 2026 During Correction Window?
- CUET UG 2026 Preparation
CUET Domain Subjects
CUET domain subjects includes the core subjects of Science, Commerce and Arts streams. The candidate must CUET subject as per University and course criteria. This section will include non-optional questions i.e., candidates will have to attempt all 50 questions. Refer below to know the CUET domain subjects and CUET syllabus.
| CUET 23 Domain Subjects |
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| CUET Domain Subjects |
Syllabus Link |
| 1. Accountancy/ Book Keeping |
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| 2. Agriculture |
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| 3. Anthropology |
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| 4. Biology |
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| 5. Business Studies |
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| 6. Chemistry |
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| 7. Computer Science/ Informatics Practices |
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| 8. Economics/ Business Economics |
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| 9. Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts |
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| 10. Geography/Geology |
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| 11. Home Science |
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| 12. History |
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| 13. Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India |
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| 14. Environmental Science |
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| 15. Mathematics |
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| 16. Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga |
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| 17. Physics |
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| 18. Political Science |
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| 19. Psychology |
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| 20. Sociology |
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| 21. Mass Media/ Mass Communication |
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| 22. Performing Arts |
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| 23. Sanskrit |
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CUET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers
For admission to the desirous University/Institution, the candidates must appear in CUET 2026 in the Languages and Domain Specific subjects as per the Program-Specific Eligibility for which s (he) is desirous to take admission. For instance, if a candidate wishes to apply for B.Com (Hons.) programe in Delhi University he/she will be required to make the subject combination as :
Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
OR
Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
Candidates are advised to check CUET programme-specific eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing which they will not qualify for further admission process.
From CUET UG 2026 onwards, candidates can now choose for five CUET subjects. Earlier, the subject choices were six. With the rediuction in number of CUET subjects, the choices have been reduced. Candidates can opt for five subjects from 23 domain subjects of any stream irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th.
How CUET Subject Mapping Works?
CUET subject mapping is one of the important steps while filling CUET UG 2026 application form and to appear for exam. CUET subejct mapping is important criteria for admissions. Check below to know how CUET subject mapping criteria works:
- Create a list of preferred UG course
- Check Preferred university UG course criteria
- Based on CUET subjects mentions select those CUET subjects in application form
- Complete the CUET registration 2026 before deadline
CUET Domain Subjects: Steps to Map Subjects with Courses?
Candidates seeking admission to the Undergraduate program of CUET accepting colleges must map the CUET domain subjects as per the university requirement. Students will be able to select a maximum of five subjects from all three sections. To map the CUET subjects, candidates must go through the website of the University (seeking admission for) to know the course eligibility and required CUET subject mapping.
- Visit CUET UG official link: cuet.nta.nic.in
- Navigate to CUET application form 2026
- Enter the CUET UG login details: Application number, DOB and password
- Under CUET subject section, enter the preferred CUET subjects
- Save the changes
To know the CUET subject mapping criteria for each university, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website- cuet.nta.nic.in
- Screen will now display the list of CUET UG participating universities
- Click on the name of the university
- Screen will now display the subject mapping criteria for each course.
Table below highlights the UG courses subject mapping required to apply for the programme. The table below gives an idea about subjects that candidates can map to the desired course.
| CUET 2026 Subject Mapping for Banaras Hindu University |
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|---|---|---|
| Degree |
Programme/ Course offered |
Domain/ General/ Optional Languages mapped to the Programmes offered in column C |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) |
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Ecomoics/ History/ Political Science/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Geography/ Arabic/ Bengali/ Hindi/ Persian/ Pali/ Sanskrit/ Urdu/ English/ Japanese/ Chinese/ German/ French/ Ancient Indian History Culture (AHIC) & Archaeology/ History of Art/ Philosophy/ Linguistics/ Home Science/ Music (Instrumental / Vocal)/ Painting/ Education/ Dance (Kathak / Bharatnatyam) |
1. Language Test - English (101) or Hindi (102) 2. General Aptitude Test (501) |
| B.A. (Hons.) LL.B. |
B.A. (Hons.) LL.B. |
1. Language Test - English (101) or Hindi (102) 2. General Aptitude Test (501) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) / Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.)- Fininacial Market Management |
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) / Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.)- Fininacial Market Management |
1. Subject Test - Accountancy/Book Keeping (301) 2. Subject Test - Business Studies (305) 3. General Aptitude Test (501) |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Agriculture |
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Agriculture |
1. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 2. Subject Test - Mathematics (319) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) OR 1. Subject Test - Biology (304) 2. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) OR 1. Subject Test - Agriculture (302) 2. Subject Test - Biology (304) 3. Subject Test -Chemistry (306) |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons.) |
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Botany/ Chemistry/ Zoology/ Home Science/ Geography/ Earth Science {For Bio Group} |
1. Subject Test - Biology (304) 2. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons.) |
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Geography/ Earth Science {For Maths Group} |
1. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 2. Subject Test - Mathematics (319) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) |
| Bachelor of Technology in Dairy Technology |
Bachelor of Technology in Dairy Technology |
1. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 2. Subject Test - Mathematics (319) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) |
| Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology |
Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology |
1. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 2. Subject Test - Mathematics (319) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Fashion Technology & Apparel Designing |
Bachelor of Vocation in Fashion Technology and Apparel Designing |
1. Language Test - English (101) or Hindi (102) 2. General Aptitude Test (501) |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Modern Office Management |
Bachelor of Vocation in Modern Office Management |
1. Language Test - English (101) or Hindi (102) 2. General Aptitude Test (501) |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Food Processing & Management |
Bachelor of Vocation in Food Processing & Management |
1. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 2. Subject Test - Mathematics (319) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) OR 1. Subject Test - Biology (304) 2. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) OR 1. Subject Test - Agriculture (302) 2. Subject Test - Biology (304) 3. Subject Test -Chemistry (306) |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Hospitality & Tourism Management |
Bachelor of Vocation in Hospitality & Tourism Management |
1. Language Test - English (101) or Hindi (102) 2. General Aptitude Test (501) |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Medical Lab Technology |
Bachelor of Vocation in Medical Lab Technology |
1. Language Test - English (101) or Hindi (102) 2. Subject Test - Biology / Biotechnology (304) |
| Bachelor of Vocation in Retail & Logistics Management |
Bachelor of Vocation in Retail & Logistics Management |
1. Language Test - English (101) or Hindi (102) 2. General Aptitude Test (501) |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts |
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts/ Painting (Painting/ Textile Design)/ Plastic Arts (Pottery & Ceramic) |
1. Subject Test - Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts (312)
Note: The Final admission merit for these courses will have both CUET (UG) + Practical Examination (conducted in BHU). |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts |
Bachelor of Performing Arts in Vocal (North Indian Classical)/ Instrumental (Sitar/ Flute)/ Instrumental (Tabla)/ Dance (Bharat Natyam/ Kathak) |
1. Subject Test - Performing Arts (320)
Note: The Final admission merit for these courses will have both CUET (UG) + Practical Examination (conducted in BHU). |
| Shastri (Hons.) |
Shastri (Hons.) in Veda (Krishana Yajurveda/ Shukla Yajurveda)/ Vyakarna/ Sahitya/ Jyotish (Ganit / Falit)/ Vaidik Darshan (Sankhyayoga/ Nyaya Vyasheshika/ Vedanta/ Puranaethihasa)/ Dharmasastra & Mimansa (Dharmasastra/ Mimansa & Dharmagama)/ Jain-Buddha Darshan (Jain Darshan/ Bauddha Darshan) |
1. Subject Test - Sanskrit (325) |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Medical Technology (Radiotherapy) |
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Medical Technology (Radiotherapy) |
1. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 2. Subject Test - Mathematics (319) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) OR 1. Subject Test - Biology (304) 2. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology |
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology |
1. Subject Test - Biology (304) 2. Subject Test - Chemistry (306) 3. Subject Test - Physics (322) |
| Click here to check Central Universities CUET subject mapping criteria |
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| Click here to check State Universities CUET subject mapping criteria |
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| Click here to check Deemed Universities CUET subject mapping criteria | ||
| Click Here to check Private Universities CUET subject mapping criteria | ||
| Click here to check Government Universities CUET subject mapping criteria | ||
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Can I Modify CUET Subjects 2026 During Correction Window?
Candidates could apply for CUET exam 2026. NTA has closed the CUET application form 2026 online window. Candidates must make sure to have registered for CUET exam and select appropriate CUET subjects to be eligible for admissions. CUET UG application form 2026 commenced on January 03.
NTA has released the CUET eligibility criteria.
- Students who have passed class 12th exam or are appearing for final examinations will be eligible to apply for CUET exam.
- Student must have scored 50% marks in total (general category) or 45% marks (SC/ST and other categories).
- There is no age limit to apply for CUET UG 2026 exam. However, candidates are advised to check the university and course wise criteria for admissions.
Science students willing to pursue B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science must select the below CUET subjects:
Combination I: Any one Language + Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects from Domain Subjects
OR
Combination II: Any two Languages + Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any one subject from Domain Subjects
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Yes, candidates candidates can modify the CUET subjects diring the form correction window. Candidates will have to pay the requisite fee for addition of subjects. CUET form correction 2026 is open till February 11, 2026. Candidates who wishes to modify/add the CUET subjects can edit within the givem period. While modifying the subjects, candidates must make sure to check the course eligibility before saving the form. CUET application correction is a one time facility. Once the window is closed, the form cannot be edited or any request will not be entertained.
CUET UG 2026 Preparation
Admission to top central university candidates must prepare well for the exam. Some of the important tips to prepare for CUET UG exam are:
- Aspirants must know the complete CUET exam pattern, subject choice, number of questions, syllabus and marking scheme to begin preparation with.
- Check the detailed CUET syllabus 2026.
- Students must ensure to devote fair time for difficult and easy CUET subjects.
- Candidates must solve CUET previous year question papers to assess their preparation level and analyse the difficulty level of the question paper.
- Choosing the best book for CUET preparation is important. NCERT books are recommended for preparation.
- Students must analyse the repeated topics through CUET previous year question papers.
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Go on the official website of university/organaisation. Check the courses offered and eligibility test that they should appear in for admission to desired course. The choice of language/domain subject and General test will depend upon the course and university. Candidates will be able to opt for one or more tests as per the requirement of the course and university from the following sections: