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Before applying for CUET for admission to B.A. (Programme) or B.A. (Hons), candidates can check the CUET Subject Mapping Criteria for B.A. Check out the page for CUET 2026 subject combination for B.A. for top CUET participating universities like Delhi University, Allahabad University, Banaras Hindu University, and JMI here.

Before applying for CUET for admission to B.A. (Programme) or B.A. (Hons), candidates can check the Subject Mapping Criteria for B.A. Check out the page for CUET 2026 subject combination for B.A. for top CUET participating universities like Delhi University, Allahabad University, Banaras Hindu University, and JMI here.

CUET Subject Mapping for B.A.

CUET Subject Mapping for B.A.

CUET Subject Mapping for B.A. 2026 will be made available on the official CUET UG website of the National Testing Agency. Candidates looking for admission to any of the B.A. (Programme) or B.A. (Hons) courses at the participating CUET 2026 colleges can check the subject combination for their target university and specialization. More than 200 universities, including central, state, private, deemed, and government universities, offer admission through the Common University Entrance Test. To be eligible for admission to any of these colleges, a student must appear for the CUET 2026 examNTA will likely conduct the CUET UG 2026 exams in May/June 2026. Te exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test Mode. Read this page to know the CUET Subject Mapping 2026 for B.A. for the academic year 2026-2027. 

Also Read: CUET UG 2026 Datesheet

Q:   What are the common mistakes candidates make during CUET subject mapping?
A:

Following re the common mistakes made by acndidates during CUET subject mapping:

  • Choosing subjects that are irrelevant to their desired course.
  • Not reviewing the specific requirements of their preferred university.
  • Overlooking the general test, which is mandatory for some universities.
Q:   How do I select the domain subjects for CUET UG?
A:

Go on the official website of university/organaisation. Check the courses offered and eligibility test that they should appear in for admission to desired course. The choice of language/domain subject and General test will depend upon the course and university. Candidates will be able to opt for one or more tests as per the requirement of the course and university from the following sections:

  • Section I - 13 Languages
  • Section II - 23 Domain Specific Subjects
  • Section III - General Test
Q:   How many subjects can I choose for the CUET exam?
A:

From CUET UG 2026 onwards, candidates can now choose for five CUET subjects. Earlier, the subject choices were six. With the rediuction in number of CUET subjects, the choices have been reduced. Candidates can opt for five subjects from 23 domain subjects of any stream irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th. 

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CUET UG Subjects 2026

National Testing Agency offers 37 CUET UG Subjects, including 13 languages, 23 domain subjects, and a general aptitude test. Candidates planning to appear for CUET 2026 exam have to select up to five subjects [one compulsory language, three or four CUET domain subjects, and a general aptitude test (if required)] based on the subject mapping requirements of their target university for the course they want to pursue. According to the CUET exam pattern 2026, candidates can now select any subject, even though they have not studied the same in Class 12th.

Find below the list of NTA CUET UG 2026 Subjects:

  • Languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
  • Domain Subjects: Accountancy/Book Keeping, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Economics/Business Economics, Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art, Geography/ Geology, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition Practices in India, Mass Media/Mass Communication, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, and Sociology.
  • General Aptitude Test: For Vocational/Open Eligibility/Cross Stream/Any other as applicable

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DU CUET Subject Mapping 2026 for B.A.

Candidates planning to get admission at Delhi University in B.A. (Programme) or B.A. (Hons) can check the table below for Delhi University CUET Subject Mapping for B.A.

Programme/Course Offered CUET Subject Mapping
B.A.(Hons.) English
  • English from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • English and any one Language from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Hindi
  • Hindi from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Hindi and any one Language from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Bengali
  • Bengali from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Bengali and any one Language from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any one language from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any two languages from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II
B.A.(Hons.) Punjabi
  • Punjabi from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Punjabi and any one Language from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any one language from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any two languages from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit
  • Sanskrit from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Sanskrit and any one Language from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any one language from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any two languages from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Urdu
  • Urdu from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Urdu and any one Language from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any one language from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any two languages from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II
B.A. (Hons) Persian
  • Any one language from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any two languages from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II

 

B.A. (Hons) Italian
B.A. (Hons.) French
B.A. (Hons.) Russian
B.A. (Hons.) Arabic
B.A. (Hons.) Spanish
B.A. (Hons.) German
B.A. (Hons.) Applied Psychology
  • Any one language from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any two languages from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Psychology
B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy
B.A. (Hons.) History
B.A.(Hons.) Political Science
B.A.(Hons.) Social Work
B.A.(Hons.) Sociology
B.A. (Hons.) Humanities and Social Sciences

B.A. (Hons.) Geography

B.A. (Hons.) Economics
  • Any one language from Section I
  • Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
  • Any two subjects from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Hindi Patrakarita
  • Hindi from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Hindi from Section I
  • General Aptitude Test of Section III
B.A. (Hons.) Journalism
  • English from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • English from Section I
  • General Aptitude Test of Section III
Five Year Integrated Program in Journalism
  • Any one language from Section I
  • Mass Media/Mass Communication from Section II
  • General Aptitude Test of Section III

OR

  • Any one language from Section I
  • General Aptitude Test of Section III
B.A. (Hons.) Multi-Media and Mass Communication
  • Any one language from Section I
  • Any one subject from Section II
  • General Aptitude Test of Section III
B.A. (Program)
  • Any one language from Section I
  • Any three subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any two languages from Section I
  • Any two subjects from Section II

OR

  • Any one language from Section I
  • Any one subject from Section II
  • General Aptitude Test of Section III

Note:

  • In case of more than one combination given, merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any one of them.
  •  In case no domain subject is included in the subject combination, proration will be done, as the weightage of the Sections is not the same.
  • In case of four combinations, candidates opting for Combination III & IV for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I & II

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AU CUET Subject Mapping 2026 for B.A.

Candidates can check the given below table for CUET Subject Mapping for B.A. (Programme) and B.A. (Hons) at Allahabad University:

Programme/Course Offered CUET Subject Mapping
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • English or Hindi from Section I
  • Accountancy/Book Keeping, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotecnology/Biochemistry,
    Business Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, History, Economics/Business Economics, Geography/ Geology, Home Science, Mass Media/Mass Communication, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology (Any One) (Section II)
  • General Aptitude Test of Section III
B.A. Media Studies
BALLB (Hons)

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BHU CUET Subject Mapping 2026 for B.A.

Candidates seeking admission at Banaras Hindu University can check the subject requirements for Bachelor of Arts Courses in the below table:

Programme/Course Offered CUET Subject Mapping
B.A.(Hons.) in Economics/ History/ Political Science/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Geography/ Arabic/ Bengali/ Hindi/ Persian/ Pali/ Sanskrit/ Urdu/ English/ Japanese/ Chinese/ German/ French/ Ancient Indian History Culture (AHIC) & Archaeology/ History of Art/ Philosophy/ Linguistics/ Home Science/ Music (Instrumental /
Vocal)/ Painting/ Education/ Dance (Kathak / Bharatnatyam)
  • English (101) or Hindi (102)
  • General Aptitude Test (501)
B.A. (Hons) LL.B.
  • Language Test - English (101) or Hindi (102)
  • General Aptitude Test (501)

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Jamia Millia Islamia CUET Subject Mapping 2026 for B.A.

Candidates can check the table given below for CUET Subject Mapping for B.A. at Jamia Millia Islamia University:

Programme/Course Offered CUET Subject Mapping
B.A. (Hons) Hindi Hindi
B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit  General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) French & Francophone Studies
B.A.(Hons.) (Turkish Language & Literature)
B.A. (Hons.) Korean Language
B.A. (Hons.) Persian
B.A. (Hons.) Spanish & Latin American Studies
B.A. (Hons.) Urdu Urdu
B.A. (Hons.) Economics  Economics
B.A. (Hons.) History History

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Q:   What details can I edit in CUET application form?
A:

Candidates can edit the following details in the CUET application form once the window is open:

Action

Fields

All fields can be edited

  • Candidate Name or
  • Father Name or
  • Mother Name or
  • Photograph – Image Upload or
  • Signature – Image Upload
  • Class 10/ equivalent details
  • Class 12/ equivalent details
  • Date of Birth
  • Gender
  • Category
  • PwBD

Candidates shall be allowed to change examination Cities based on their Permanent and Present address

  • Exam Centre City Selection (all 4 preferences)
  • Medium
Q:   How can I check my CUET exam centre?
A:

Candidates will be able to check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:

  1. Name of the candidate
  2. Registration number
  3. Category
  4. Location
  5. Date of exam
  6. Time of exam
  7. Exam centre name & address
  8. Photograph
  9. Signature
  10. Instructions related to the exam 

Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.

Q:   What is the dress code for CUET UG?
A:

To appear for the CUET UG exam, candidates must ensure to follow the below mentioned dress code:

  • Candidates must not wear long sleeve clothes.
  • Candidates wearing cultural/customary dress must report at the CUET exam centre one hour before the reporting time. 
  • Candidates must wear slippers or sandals with low heels. Shoes will not be permitted inside exam centre.
  • In case of any circumstances, candidates must take the approval of NTA before the release of CUET admit card.

How to Check CUET Subject Mapping for B.A.?

Candidates seeking admission to B.A. must check the CUET Eligibility Criteria and Subject Mapping for their desired university or college at NTA's official website. Check the given steps and learn how to check CUET Subject Mapping for B.A.

  1. Visit the official website - cuet.nta.nic.in and click on the "Universities" tab on the homepage.
  2. The screen will display Types of Universities (Central, State, Private, Deemed, and Government Universities).
  3. Click on the type of university.
  4. Search for the university for which you would like to check CUET Subject Mapping.
  5. Click on the University name; the screen will display a table showing the Programme/Course Offered, CUET Subject Mapping, and Eligibility Criteria of the selected university.
  6. Search for the course you want to get admission into (either by scrolling or using the Ctrl+F function).

Also Read: CUET UG Datehseet for Arts Students

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CUET 2026 Subject Mapping: Important Instructions

To become eligible for the CUET 2026 Exam, candidates have to fill out the CUET 2026 Application Form. While filling out exam-related details, candidates must keep the following points in mind:

  • Ensure your domain subjects align with the course you're applying for.
  • Choose subjects that offer flexibility, allowing you to apply for backup courses. 
  • Choose subjects where you can confidently perform well.
  • Regularly check updates regarding CUET subject mapping to avoid any issues during exams.

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