CUET English Question Paper 2026: Previous Year Papers PDF & Answers; Important Questions

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET sample papers and previous year question papers candidates can get the direct link on this website. To download the CUET question papers candidates must refer the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the link provided- CUET Question Paper

Step 2- Scroll down the page and look for the subject to download the question paper for

Step 3- Click on the tab download

Step 4- Create the login credentials for new registrations

Step 5- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID

Step 6- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.

CUET UG Language section will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.

The language section will assess 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. Candidates will be given a duration of 45 minutes to attend this section of CUET UG. 

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.

Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:

1. CUET question papers from past years provide familiarity with format, structure, and types of questions that commonly appear in the exam.

2. By solving previous year's CUET question papers, candidates can identify repeated question types and patterns.

3. Practicing with CUET question papers helps candidates assess their strengths and weaknesses.

4. CUET is a time-bound exam with strict time limits for each subject. Solving CUET question papers within the allotted time helps candidates develop effective time management strategies.

5. Regularly solving CUET question papers enhances problem-solving skills, speed, and accuracy.

CUET previous year question papers have been released for CUET 2025. National Testing Agency releases the CUET previous year question papers for all subjects and languages. Candidates preparing for CUET must download the previous year question papers to become familiar with the CUET exam pattern and the difficulty level of the question paper. NTA releases the CUET question papers for Languages, Domain subjects and General test seperately. No pre registrations are required to download the CUET previous year question papers. 

CUET 2026 will be scheduled tentatively in May/June in CBT mode. CUET previous year question papers for 2025 is available for downlaod. Candidates can download the CUET 2025-2022 question papers here. 

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.