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Candidates preparing for the CUET Performing Arts Paper 2026 can download the CUET Performing Arts Question Paper PDF for 2025, 2024, 2023, & 2022 from this page. NTA is expected to conduct the CUET UG 2026 exam in May/June 2026 in CBT mode.  CUET Performing Arts Question Paper

CUET Performing Arts Question Paper

CUET Performing Arts Question Paper for the years 2025, 2024, and 2023 is available on the official NTA website. The National Testing Agency releases the official CUET question paper PDFs and answer key after the CUET UG exams are conducted. Aspirants planning to take the CUET 2026 performing arts exam through the Common University Entrance Test can download the previous year's question papers for practice and reference.  

NTA is expected to conduct the CUET exam 2026 in May/June 2026 in computer-based test mode. The CUET 2026 Question Paper will include objective-type questions (MCQs), and candidates will get 60 minutes to answer all 50 questions. Candidates planning to take the CUET Performing Arts Exam must check this article to download the CUET Performing Arts Question Papers PDF.

Q:   Which are the languages included in CUET UG?
A:

CUET UG langauge section will now consist of 13 languages instead of 33 languages. The 13 langauges of CUET UG 2026 are: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Whereas, the languages which have been deleted are: Arabic, Bodo, Chinese, Dogri, French, German, Italian, Janpanese, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Manipuri, Nepali, Persian, Russian, Santhali, Sindhi, Spanish, Tibetan, Sanskrit.

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:   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.

Table of contents
  • CUET UG 2026 Performing Arts Exam Pattern
  • CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 2026
  • CUET Performing Arts Previous Year Question Papers
  • How to Download CUET Performing Arts Question Paper PDF
  • Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper PDF

CUET UG 2026 Performing Arts Exam Pattern

Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate courses through CUET UG 2026 exam can check out this table to know the CUET exam pattern for performing arts.

CUET Performing Arts Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based-test (CBT)

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of Questions

50 questions (all compulsory)

CUET Performing Arts Exam Duration

60 minutes

CUET Performing Arts Marks

250

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

Also Read: How to fill CUET UG Application Form 2026

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CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 2026

The National Testing Agency will release the official CUET 2026 Question Paper for performing arts in PDF format. Candidates planning to appear for the Common University Entrance Test for the academic year 2026-2027 must prepare from the previous years' question papers to get an idea of the difficulty level of CUET 2026 exam. The exam date for performing arts will be mentioned in the CUET 2026 Arts Datesheet, to be announced by NTA tentatively in March 2026. The CUET registration form 2026 for the same is also expected to be released in March 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in.

Check out the space below to get CUET question paper PDFs for past years.

CUET Performing Arts Previous Year Question Papers

Candidates preparing for the CUET exams can practice previous years' question papers and CUET UG Mock Tests to get an idea of the types of questions asked in the exam, their difficulty level, and the amount of extra practice/revision they require to attain a good CUET score. Candidates can download the Performing Arts CUET Previous Years' Question Papers for 2025, 2024, and 2023 from the links below.

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CUET Performing Arts PYQ 2025 PDF Download

The CUET UG 2025 exam for performing arts was administered between May 13 and June 03, 2025, on multiple days, in two shifts. Candidates can download the CUET 2025 Performing Arts QP PDF from the direct link given below.

CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 2025 PDF

CUET Performing Arts PYQ 2024 PDF Download

CUET Performing Arts exam was held on 24 May 2024 in Shift 2. NTA has released the CUET Performing Arts 2024 Question Paper and Answer Key on its website. Candidates can download the CUET 2024 Performing Arts Question Paper from the direct PDF link below.

CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 2024 PDF

CUET Performing Arts PYQ 2023 PDF Download

NTA has released the CUET Performing Arts 2023 Question Paper. Candidates preparing for the CUET UG exam can easily download the CUET Performing Arts Question Paper PDF without any prior registration.

CUET Performing Arts Question Paper 2023 PDF

How to Download CUET Performing Arts Question Paper PDF

Candidates can download the CUET Performing Arts Question Paper PDF by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Go to the official website of NTA - nta.ac.in

Step 2: Click on the "Downloads" tab.

Step 3: Select the year, exam type, and paper.

Step 4: The screen will display links to all the CUET Question Papers.

Step 5: Download the question paper, save it, and start practicing.

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Q:   How many questions are asked in CUET UG exam?
A:

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.

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. 

Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper PDF

Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET 2026 Syllabus and CUET Question Papers for the subjects mentioned in the table below:

Subjects

CUET Syllabus PDFs

CUET Question Paper PDFs

Section - I (Language)
English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
Section - II (Domain Subjects)
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
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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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