CUET Mathematics Question Paper 2026: Expected Questions, Download Previous Paper PDFs 2025-2022

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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Updated on Jun 18, 2026 14:27 IST
Candidates preparing for the CUET 2026 exam can download the CUET Mathematics question paper and get the direct link to download the CUET previous year's question paper and mock tests here. Know the CUET exam pattern and syllabus for Mathematics. CUET UG 2026 was conducted between May 11 and May 30, 2026. Read below to know more.

Candidates preparing for the CUET exam can download the CUET Mathematics question paper here. Know the CUET exam pattern and syllabus for Mathematics and get the direct link to download the CUET previous year's question paper and mock test here.

CUET Mathematics Question Paper

CUET Mathematics Question Paper

CUET Mathematics Question Paper is released by the National Testing Agency for CUET UG online after the exam is conducted. Candidates should practice and solve the previous years' CUET mathematics question papers (2025-2022), which can be downloaded online. As per the CUET exam pattern, the CUET mathematics question paper is divided into two sections, Part A and Part B. Part B will be further divided into two sub-sections. The CUET UG 2026 was conducted from May 11, 2026, to May 30, 2026, in the online test mode. NTA will soon release the official question paper PDF for download at nta.ac.in. Read the article below to know more. 

Table of contents
  • CUET Mathematics Question Paper Previous Year PDF Download
  • CUET UG Mathematics Pattern
  • CUET Mathematics Important Topics
  • CUET Mathematics Expected Questions
  • CUET Mathematics Preparation Tips
  • CUET Subject List: Question Paper and Syllabus

CUET Mathematics Question Paper Previous Year PDF Download

Students can refer the links below to download the CUET previous year Mathematics question paper- 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

CUET Maths PYQ 2025 PDF Download

Check out the link below to download CUET UG 2025 question paper for mathematics.

Download CUET UG 2025 Mathematics Question Paper PDF

CUET UG 2025 Mathematics Question Paper 

CUET Maths PYQ 2024 PDF Download

Students preparing for CUET UG exam must download CUET 2024 mathematics question paper and solve the same to know about exam structure.

Download CUET UG 2024 Mathematics Question Paper PDF

CUET 2024 Mathematics Question Paper

CUET Maths PYQ 2023 PDF Download

Download official CUET 2023 mathematics question paper PDF for exam preparation.

Download CUET UG 2023 Mathematics Question Paper PDF

CUET 2023 Mathematics Question Paper

CUET Maths PYQ 2022 PDF Download

NTA released CUET 2022 mathematics question paper on official website. Click on link below to download PDF.

Download CUET UG 2022 Mathematics Question Paper PDF

CUET 2022 Mathematics Question Paper
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   How to get CUET UG previous year question paper?
A: 

To download the CUET UG previous year question papers for all subjects, candidates must visit the link provided below:

CUET Question Paper 2022-2025

Candidates can access the subject-wise CUET UG question papers for past four years.

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.

CUET UG Mathematics Pattern

Check out space below to learn about the CUET Mathematics exam pattern:

  • Mode of the examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Negative marking: -1 mark for every incorrect answer
  • Total number of questions: 50 questions
  • Total CUET Maths marks: 250 marks
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CUET Mathematics Important Topics

Below are the topics important for CUET UG exam:

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Integration and its Applications
  • Differential Equations
  • Probability Distributions
  • Linear Programming
  • Relations And Functions
  • Vectors and 3D Geometry
  • Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications
  • Index Numbers and Time Based Data
  • Infrential Statistics
  • Financial Mathematics

Also Read: CUET UG 2026 Mathematics Syllabus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?
A: 

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

  1. Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.

  2. Student can know repeated question types.

  3. Help students know weak and strong sections

  4. Helps in developing important skills.

  5. Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.

Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where can I find CUET UG 2025 question papers?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test UG 2025 question papers can be download at - CUET UG 2025 Question Papers. Candidates can visit the provided link and download subject wise CUET question paper 2025 PDF online for free. CUET PYQs are important for exam preparation.

Q:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?
A: 

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:

  1. Go to- CUET Question Paper
  2. Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
  3. Click on the tab download
  4. Create the login details for new registrations
  5. Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
  6. Click on the link provided and save the PDF.

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CUET Mathematics Expected Questions

CUET UG Mathematics Question Paper is released by NTA after the successful conduction of the exam. The direct link to download the CUET question paper is shared at nta.ac.in. Students preparing for entrance test can check expected CUET Maths questions based on previous analysis.

Question 1: Find the area enclosed between the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4x and the line y=2x.

Question 2: Let R be a relation on the set of lines such that l₁ R l₂ if l₁ is perpendicular to l₂. Then R is:

Question 3: If A is a 2×2 matrix and |A| = 3, then the value of |2A| is:

Question 4: The probability of A hitting a target is 2/3, and that of B is 1/2. If both shoot independently, the probability that at least one hits is:

Question 5: Let f: R → R be defined by f(x) = |x|. Which of the following is true?

Question 6: The feasible region is bounded by the inequalities:

3x + y ≥ 90, x + 4y ≥ 100, 2x + y ≤ 180, x, y ≥ 0.

If the objective function is Z = px + qy and Z is maximized at points (6, 18) and (0, 30), then the relationship between p and q is:

Question 7: The angle between vectors a = î + ĵ − 2k̂ and b = 3î − ĵ + 2k̂ is:

Question 8: Evaluate: ∫ 2x log x dx

Question 9: Let A={1,2,3}, B={2,4,6}. A relation R⊆A×B is defined by R={(x,y)∣y=2x}. Then R is:

Question 10: A person wants to invest at least ₹20,000 in plan A and ₹30,000 in plan B. The return rates are 9% and 10% respectively. He wants the total investment to be ₹80,000 and investment in A should not exceed investment in B. Which of the following is the correct LPP model (maximize return Z)?

Question 11: If sin y = x sin (a + y), then dy/dx is:

Question 12: The area (in sq. units) of the region bounded by the parabola y2 = 4x and the line x = 1 is

Question 13: The probability distribution of a random variable X is given by

X 0 1 2
P(X) 1 - 7a2 (1/2)a + 1/4 a2

If a > 0, then P(0 < x ≤ 2) is equal to

Question 14: The corner points of the feasible region associated with the LPP: Maximise Z = px + qy, p, q> 0 subject to 2x + y ≤ 10,x + 3y ≤ 15,x, y ≥ 0 are (0, 0), (5, 0), (3, 4) and (0, 5). If optimum value occurs at both (3, 4) and (0, 5), then

Question 15: There are two bags. Bag-1 contains 4 white and 6 black balls and Bag-2 contains 5 white and 5 black balls. A die is rolled, if it shows a number divisible by 3, a ball is drawn from Bag-1, else a ball is drawn from Bag-2. If the ball drawn is not black in colour, the probability that it was not drawn from Bag-2 is:

Question 16: If A is a square matrix and I is the identity matrix of same order such that A2 = 1, then (A - 1)3 + (A + 1)3 - 3A is equal to:

Question 17: The area of the region bounded by the lines x + 2y =12, x = 2, x = 6 and x-axis is:

Question 18: Let A = {1,2,3}. Consider the relation R = {(1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (1,2), (2,3), (1,3)}. Then R is:

Question 19: For two events A, B. P(A∪B) = 7/12, P(A) = 5/12, P(B) = 3/12. Then P(A∩B) = 

Question 20: ∫ (π/xn-1 - x) dx = 

Question 21: The probability of not getting 53 Tuesdays in a leap year is:

Question 22: The angle between two lines whose direction ratios are proportional to 1, 1, – 2 and (√3 –1), (– √3 –1), – 4 is:

Find Out: Is Maths Compulsory for BBA in CUET 2026?

CUET Mathematics Preparation Tips

Aspirants preparing for CUET Maths exam must follow below preparation strategy to score good marks.

  • Learn the basic formulae and theorems of Mathematics.
  • Create a study plan and stick to it.
  • Learn about advanced mathematics concepts only after covering basic topics.
  • Focus on topics with higher weightage.
  • Refer to recommended mathematics books.
  • Practice CUET mathematics past question papers.
  • Practice from CUET mock tests and work on your calculation speed.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Has NTA released CUET response sheet 2026?
A: 

Yes, NTA has released the CUET response sheet 2026. The direct link to download the answer key and response sheet is available at official website.

Q:   What happens when a question is dropped in CUET?
A: 

Candidates who had attempted the dropped question will get full marks as per the marking scheme. No matter what your answer was.

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CUET Subject List: Question Paper and Syllabus

Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET Syllabus and CUET previous year question paper for the following subjects mentioned in the table below:

Subjects

CUET Syllabus PDFs

CUET Question Paper PDFs

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English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
Section - II (Domain Subjects)
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
Accountancy/ Book Keeping 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
Section - III (General Test)
General Test CUET General Test Syllabus  CUET General Test Question Paper

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