CUET Economics Question Paper 2026: Expected Questions, Download Previous Paper PDFs 2025-2022
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Registration - 3 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
NTA will conduct the CUET exam 2026 between May 11 and 31, 2026. Students studying for the CUET Economics exams 2026 must solve and practice CUET Economics Question papers of previous years for better preparation. CUET 2026 will be conducted in computer-based mode. Also read here the CUET Economics important questions, exam pattern, syllabus, and more...
CUET Economics Question Paper
CUET Economics Question Paper: Candidates preparing for the CUET examination 2026 must download and solve the CUET question papers for better preparation for the exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the official CUET Economics question paper online on the official website every year. The CUET Economics question paper of previous years can be downloaded from the links provided below.
Solving and practicing the CUET previous years' question papers will familiarize candidates with the exam pattern, marking scheme, kind of questions asked in exam, difficulty level, and more. According to the CUET exam pattern, the CUET Economics question paper includes 50 questions, out of which none is optional. The total marks of CUET Eco exam are 250, and the duration is one hour or 60 minutes. The CUET 2026 exam will be conducted between May 11 and 31, 2026, in computer-based mode (CBT). The CUET 2026 date sheet is expected to be released in the second week of April 2026.
LATEST UPDATE - CUET UG 2026 Registration LIVE: Last Date
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.
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.
- CUET Economics Pattern
- CUET Economics 2026 Expected Questions
- CUET Economics Previous Year Question Papers
- CUET Economics Preparation Tips
- CUET Subject List: Question Paper and Syllabus
CUET Economics Pattern
Aspirants can check CUET exam pattern for economics in table below. It will them insight on number and type of questions, total marks, marking scheme & mode of exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination |
Computer-based-test (CBT)/Offline |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total number of Questions |
50 |
| Total CUET Eco Marks |
250 |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
| Marking Scheme |
+5 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer |
CUET Economics 2026 Expected Questions
The National Testing Agency, CUET conducting body, releases the official CUET Economics question paper on its official website. The CUET Economics question paper 2026 PDF will be released after the exam is conducted. Candidates can check the space below for expected CUET Eco questions based on previous year analysis.
Question 1: If the value of the Investment Multiplier is 5 and the increase in national income is ₹800 crore, what is the corresponding increase in investment?
Question 2: When goods and services are evaluated at some constant set of prices, it can also be defined as:
Question 3: The Paradox of Thrift refers to:
Question 4: The narrow measure of money supply is known as:
Question 5: The sales of bread have increased from 15 units to 20 units. Suppose the government imposed a unit tax of INR 5 on current prduction, then the total tax that the firm must pay to the government is?
Question 6: What does a decrease in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by the central bank indicate?
Question 7: Consumer equilibrium is achieved when:
Question 8: To tackle the problem of corruption, black money, terrorism and the circulation of fake currency in the economy, demonetization was an initiative taken by the Government of India in the period?
Question 9: Which of the following is not a component of GDP calculated using the expenditure method?
Question 10: The change in the inventory of a firm is treated as an investment. What are the major categories of investment?
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CUET Economics Previous Year Question Papers
The CUET Economics question paper 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 PDFs are made available for download below. Candidates can download the question paper by clicking on the direct links.
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| CUET Year | CUET Economics Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| CUET 2025 | CUET 2025 Economics Question Paper |
| CUET 2024 | CUET 2024 Economics Question Paper |
| CUET 2023 | CUET 2023 Economics Question Paper |
| CUET 2022 | CUET 2022 Economics Question Paper |
CUET Economics Preparation Tips
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.
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.
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.
- Create a study plan and stick to it.
- Learn all formulae, including National Income, Elasticity of Demand & Supply, Income Determination, Cost, Market Equilibrium, etc.
- Learn important dates, policies and strategies for Indian Economic Development.
- Practice solving numericals through CUET mock tests.
- Focus on topics with higher weightage.
- Refer to recommended economics books.
- Practice CUET economics past question papers.
- Prepare short notes for last minute revision.
CUET Subject List: Question Paper and Syllabus
Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET UG Syllabus and CUET previous year question paper for the following subjects mentioned in the table below:
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
National Testing Agency commenced CUET UG 2026 registrations on January 03, 2026. The registration window is open. Candidates who are desireous of appearing for CUET and admission to undergraduate programme must stay updated with the upcoming important CUET 2026 UG dates below:
- Last date to apply fo
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CUET UG 2026 application fee varies on number of subjects chosen and category of student. NTA has defined the CUET 2026 fe structure for General, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and OBC candidates. Check the table below to know CUET application fee for 5 subjects:
| Category | CUET Fee for 5 Subjects |
|---|---|
| General | INR 1800 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 1650 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | INR 1500 |
| Centres outside India | INR 8100 |
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If a candidate has made a mistake in CUET UG 2026 application form, he/she can edit the details in online form once the correction window is open. NTA will open CUET 2026 correction window from February 02 to February 04. During this period, candidates can correct the details in the application, if
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No, National Testing Agency has not yet issued the official notification for the extension of CUET UG 2026 registration last date. CUET UG 2026 application window is scheduled to close on January 30. Like every year, NTA is expected to extend the last date for candidates. Check below to know CUET ap
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Total 30 seats are available for admission in JUIT BBA programme as per official admission disclosure. Out of these 30 seats for JUIT BBA, 50% are filled through direct admission based on class 10+2 merit, and rest 50% are filled based on CUET (UG) Score.
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No, CUET is not required for Nalanda Open University admissions. The university is an Open University and offers courses through online and distance learning mode. Hence, no selection rounds are conducted. Students can apply simply by completing the Class 12/ Graduation as per the course.
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USWL, Karnavati University accepts CUET scores for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) courses. However, it is not mandatory. Aspirants with CLAT score can also apply. Candidates can also appear for KUAT conducted by Karnavati University for admission to UG Law courses.
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Yes, admissions are possible without CUET at CCSU. The other accepted entrance examinations are UPTAC, JEE Main, and others. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut admission is held online. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut admissions are done both merit & entrance-based. Interested studen
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No, the CUET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for BBA admissions at IIM Bangalore. Aside from the CUET-UG, candidates can also apply through the scores obtained in the JEE Mains. If the candidate has failed to appear for either of the aforementioned exam, they can still apply through the IIMB DBE
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No, NIF Global Jaipur does not accept CUET scores for enrollment into BBA course. The college accepts the scores of Class 12 for admission to this course. Students should complete their Class 12 from any recognised board in any stream with decent scores. After evaluating applicants' scores, the coll
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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.