CUET 2026 General Aptitude Test Syllabus: PDF Download Link, Detailed Topics & Books

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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CUET UG 2026 Exam

11 May '26 - 31 May '26

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CUET General Test syllabus 2026 includes topics from current affairs, General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Numerical Ability. Check detailed CUET General Aptitude Test syllabus here. Know the CUET general test's important topics, course mapping, and exam pattern. CUET 2026 exam will be scheduled between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in CBT mode.

Explore CUET UG General Test syllabus 2026, which covers topics from current affairs, General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Numerical Ability. Check detailed CUET General Aptitude Test pattern, syllabus and preparation books here.

CUET General Test Syllabus

CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus

CUET General Test 2026 syllabus has been released. Candidates preparing for CUET General Aptitude Test can download the syllabus PDF. General Test is one of the most competitive examinations, with the maximum number of candidates appearing for this subject. The CUET GAT question paper 2026 will include 50 multiple-choice questions with no optional questions. 

CUET 2026 General Test syllabus includes key areas such as General Knowledge, Reasoning, Current Affairs, Mental Ability, Quantitative Reasoning and Numerical Ability. It is an optional subject and is required for admission to undergraduate courses offered by CUET-accepting colleges. As per CUET General Test pattern, the exam is conducted for duration of 60 minutes. CUET UG 2026 will be held tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in CBT mode. 

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  • CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus PDF Download
  • CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus 2026
  • CUET General Aptitude Test Exam Pattern
  • Best Books for General Test
  • CUET Subject List: Syllabus and Question Paper

CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus PDF Download

Candidates can download the PDF file for CUET General Aptitude Test syllabus. Refer to the link below to download the official CUET General Aptitude Test syllabus uploaded on the official website of NTA.

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CUET General Test 2026 Syllabus PDF
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is General Aptitude Test in CUET?
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In CUET, General Aptitude Test is conducted to assess candidate's mental ability, logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, general knowdlege, current affairs and so forth. It is an optional CUET subject that can be opted as per the university and course criteria. It is not compulsory for candidates to opt for CUET General Aptitude Test. Candidates can opt for CUET General Aptitude Test for courses which mentions the deleted CUET subjects and for the vocational courses. 

Q:   Can I skip General Aptitude Test in CUET UG exam?
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Yes, you can skip CUET General Aptitude Test if the university or course you are applying for doesn't requie it. CUET general test can be opted for vocational courses or for the courses and universities where the CUET subject combination of GAT is required. General Aptitude Test is a optional subject and not a mandatory test. You are advised to carefully review the university/course requirement before selecting finalising the CUET UG 2025 subject combination.

Q:   Does the CUET syllabus also include chapters from Class 11?
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No, class 11th subject syllabus is not included in CUET UG exam. Students who are preparing for CUET 2026 exam must focus on class 12th NCERT curriculum. NTA prescribes the CUET UG syllabus on its official website. Candidates must be familar the detailed syllabus mentioned on the NTA CUET official website- cuet.nta.nic.in. However, for better concepts clarity, candidates may refer to the class 11th resources.

NTA CUET 2026 exam will be scheduled in May/June 2026 tentatively. Candidates preparing for board examinations must prepare well for the CUET exam along.

Q:   What is DU CUET syllabus?
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Common University Entrance Test syllabus for Delhi University consists of three sections- Language, Domain subjects and General Aptitude Test. The syllabus for CUET domain subjects is entirely based on NCERT curriculum. Candidates can check the subject-wise CUET UG syllabus at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA has prescribed syllabus for 37 subjects. Admission to Delhi University through CUET requires appearing in subjects passed in class 12th.

CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus 2026 

Candidates selecting CUET 2026 general aptitude test subject must prepare for the exam as per the prescribed syllabus. CUET 2026 General Test syllabus includes:

Sections Topics Previous Year Questions
General Knowledge and Current Affairs Knowledge of current affairs
  1. First woman chairperson of Railway Board (2023)  
  2. India’s first 3D-printed Post Office location  
  3. Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023 winner from India  
National and international events
  1. QUAD membership (which country is NOT a member)  
  2. UGRAM Indigenous assault rifle launched by which agency (DRDO)
Government schemes
  1. Objective of Mission Antyodaya (Gram Panchayat survey)  
Awards
  1. Padma Awards 2024 matching questions (incorrectly matched)
  2. First para-athlete to receive Padma Bhushan  
Indian history, culture & Geography
  1. Pass connecting Jammu to Srinagar (Banihal Pass)  
  2. Zemu Glacier location (Sikkim)  
  3. Formation sequence of states (Nagaland, Haryana, Sikkim, Goa)  
Books and authors
  1. Match List (Vishakhadatta, Charaka, Bose) with fields (Poet, Medicine, Mathematics)  
Polity and constitutions
  1. Election Commission powers derived from Article 324  
  2. Chairman of 16th Finance Commission (Arvind Panagariya)  
General Mental Ability Analogies
  1. NEGI : MVTR :: SING : ? (letter shifting analogy) 
Series
  1. A1X, B4P, E25J, J100F, ? (complex alphanumeric series)  
  2. 3, 6, 10.5, 17, 26, ? (number pattern)  
Coding and decoding
  1. ‘ki ru pi’: nobody like cruel (match the code for “was”)
  2. MERCURY: NGUGZXF (letter shifting code)  
Puzzles
  1. If A + B means A is son of B…” → Find A’s relation to G 
  2. Circular seating (E, H, K, M, S, U) around a circle facing centre
  3. Boy travelling south–west–south: find final direction/distance
  4. Day on 16 March 2020 if 26 Jan 2020 was Sunday  
  5. Angle at “quarter past 3”  
Numerical Ability

Percentages, number system, ratios, profit & loss, time & work, mensuration

  1. Watch cost + 8% more selling price (profit %) in Paper 1  
  2. Item sold at ₹504 after 20% discount, profit 5%: marked price difference  
  3. Unit digit of 37¹⁷ (unit digit cycles)
  4. Boys : girls = 3 : 2, averages given, overall average
  5. P & Q complete work; P leaves; find remaining days
  6. Arrange SI in decreasing order (several cases) in Paper 1

Algebra, geometry, data interpretation, and statistics

  1. Area between four touching circles
  2. Height of tower using angles of elevation (trigonometry)  
  3. Volume of cylinder = 396 cm³ (curved surface area)
Reasoning

Simple application of basic mathematical concepts

    • Quantitative arithmetic
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
    • Mensuration
    • Statistics
  1. Simplify 24 ÷ 4 × 2 + 8 – 4 = ? (BODMAS) 
  2. LCM + HCF sum relation = 854, LCM = 60×HCF (find missing number)
  3. Age problems (Harish & his sons) (linear equation logic)
  4. Missing shape in figure-matrix (pattern geometry)  

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

 

 

 

Syllogism

  1. No keyboard is a mouse; all mouses are computers…” (which conclusions follow?)

Assumption and conclusion

  1. How many sisters does Sunny have?” using two statements (logical sufficiency)  

Seating arrangement

  1. Circular seating of E, H, K, M, S, U facing centre (find right-neighbour)

Critical reasoning

  1. Figure completion/paper cutting (selecting logically correct outcome)
  2. Mirror image of traffic symbol with right-side mirror placement (Paper 1)  

CUET General Aptitude Test Exam Pattern

The CUET exam pattern is common for all 37 CUET subjects. Refer to the table below to know the detailed CUET General Aptitude Test exam pattern.

Features

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CUET conducting body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Mode of examination

Computer-Based Test (CBT) [Check: How to Appear for CUET 2026: Comprehensive Guide for CBT Mode]

CUET medium of question paper

13 languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam

Number of question in General Aptitude Test question paper

50 Questions (All Compulsory)

Nature of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

CUET Marking Scheme

+5 for correct answer

-1 for wrong answer

CUET General Aptitude Test mapping for courses

B.A (All specialisations), BFA, Vocational subjects, B.Com., B.Des, etc

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CUET General Aptitude Test Question Paper PDF

CUET Commerce Previous Year Question Paper

CUET Science Previous Year Question Paper

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is CUET syllabus based on CBSE syllabus?
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No, CUET syllabus is not based on CBSE syllabus as claimed by Education Ministry in Rajya Sabha. The CUET exam is designed to assess the general understandig of the candidate in subjects he/she has opted for. CUET UG is on of the biggest UG entrance exam carnival conducted for admission in cebtral, state, private and deemed universities.

Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must check the detailed CUET syllabus and CUET question paper to become familiar with the important topics and type of questions asked in the exam.  

Q:   is it enough to learn from NCERT textbooks to clear CUET?
A: 

Since the CUET UG 2026 syllabus is in line with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus, it can be safely assumed that the NCERT books are enough to clear CUET UG 2025 exam. Candidates must note that, CUET exam tests students' understanding of the concepts and ability to apply them in various situations. Therefore, to prepare well and get a good score, it is advised that students refer to other study materials and books designed for national level competitive entrance exams. The CUET UG syllabus is in tune with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The chapters and topics are similar to Class 12 syllabus. Unlike other UG entrance exams, CUET UG syllabus does not include Class 11 syllabus.

Q:   What is CUET UG syllabus for Delhi University?
A: 

CUET UG syllabus for Delhi University admission is completely based on NCERT curriculum. CUET UG syllabus for Delhi University varies depending on the course that candidate desires to pursue and CUET subjects that have been opted. Candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 syllabus for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test from the official website. 

 

Best Books for General Test

Candidates preparing for entrance exam must refer to the CUET best books to know the important topics. With the help of CUET General Aptitude Test best books, candidates must focus on the important points and basics to solve the logical reasoning questions. One of the best ways to become familiar with the CUET General Aptitude Test syllabus and exam pattern is by solving CUET mock tests and CUET question papers PDF. Refer to the compiled list of CUET best books for General Aptitude Test below:

  • NTA CUET UG General Aptitude Test Book by Team Altis Vortex
  • Oswaal NTA CUET (UG) Question Bank by Oswaal Editorial Board
  • Go to Guide for CUET (UG) General Aptitude Test by Disha Experts
  • Target CUET (UG) General Aptitude Test by Disha Experts

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CUET Subject List: Syllabus and Question Paper

Refer to the table below to check subject-wise CUET 2026 syllabus and CUET previous year question papers.

Download CUET Syllabus and CUET Question Paper
Subjects CUET Syllabus CUET Question Paper
English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
Accountancy/Bookkeeping 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

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Pratibha College of Commerce and Computer Studies offer merit-based admission in the UG and PG courses based on merit in last qualiying exam. Therefore, CUET is not compulsory for taking admission in Pratibha College of Commerce and Computer Studies.

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Raj Priya

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Answered Yesterday

As per the website of Parul University, Goa, candidates are selected for admission based on their qualifying exam marks. Hence, aspirants do not have to pass CUET for admission. Aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 days ago

For most domain subjects, NCERT books are the primary preparation source for CUET UG. However, mock tests and question banks are also important for practice.

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Nishtha Datta

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

Students should begin with understanding the syllabus and exam pattern. Start studying NCERT Class 12 topics and gradually move towards mock tests and previous year papers.

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

The best strategy includes:

  • Completing NCERT thoroughly
  • Revising regularly
  • Solving previous year papers
  • Attempting mock tests consistently
  • Improving speed and accuracy

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Mamona Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

No, CUET is not mandatory for Noble College admissions. The college offers seats on a merit basis only. Hence, no entrance test including CUET is needed for admission to any of the programmes. Students simply have to meet the basic eligibility.

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Upasana Harsha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No, Swami Vivekananda University Barrackpore BA admissions are not based on CUET-UG scores. Any candidate who applies of admission will be selected based on last qualifying exam. Thus, candidates can apply for BA at Swami Vivekananda University Barrackpore right after getting their Class 12 board ex

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore has not mentioned any entrance exams that it accepts for BBA admissions. Therefore, candidates who have appeared for CUET-UG might still be evaluated based on their Class 12 board exam results ifor BBA admissions.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, CUET is mandatory for Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies CUET admission. The college offers the programme in full-time mode and seats are allocated through CUET + CSAS process only.

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

No, candidates who wish to apply for BTech admissions at UIT, Karnavati University cannot do so with CUET-UG scores. Only JEE Mains or GUJCET scores are considered for UIT, Karnavati University BTech admissions for eligible candidates. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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