CUET Syllabus 2026 for Arts/Humanities Students; Download PDF for History, Political Science

CUET UG 2026 Exam

11 May '26 - 31 May '26

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Arts students preparing for CUET 2026 exam must check the CUET syllabus. The National Testing Agency, the conducting body, released the CUET syllabus online. CUET syllabus 2026 for arts students varies according to the courses applied. CUET 2026 will be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026. Check the detailed syllabus for arts/humanities stream.

Arts students preparing for CUET 2026 exam must check the CUET syllabus. National Testing Agency, the conducting body releases the CUET syllabus online. CUET syllabus 2026 for arts students varies according to the courses applied. CUET 2026 will be held tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026. Check the detailed syllabus for arts/humanities stream.

CUET UG Arts Syllabus 2026: National Testing Agency has released the CUET Arts syllabus 2026. The Arts stream includes core subjects like History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Geography, and Psychology. CUET Arts syllabus is based on Class 12th NCERT curriculum. Candidates opting for CUET Arts subjects must check the detailed subject-wise syllabus. Candidates must note that is important to map relevant CUET subjects in CUET application form 2026. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam for Arts subjects tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026. Read this complete article to know the detailed CUET syllabus for Arts students and courses.

Table of contents

CUET 2026 Syllabus for Arts Students
CUET Arts Courses and Subject Mapping
CUET 2026 Arts Chapter-Wise Important Topics

CUET 2026 Syllabus for Arts Students

Candidates preparing for CUET Arts subjects can check the subject-wise detailed syllabus below:

CUET English Syllabus 2026

CUET 2026 English syllabus comprises Reading comprehension and grammar topics. The CUET English question paper will consist of 50 questions in which candidates will be required to attempt all questions. Refer below to learn important topics for CUET English:

Reading Comprehension: It will comprise three passages of a maximum of 300-350 words
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
Verbal Ability
Rearranging the parts
Choosing the correct word
Synonyms and Antonyms
Vocabulary

Read Detailed CUET UG English Syllabus 2026

CUET General Test Syllabus 2026

CUET 2026 General Test is a standardised test that assesses a candidate’s general knowledge, mental ability, and logical and analytical reasoning. General Test as CUET subject is chosen when courses have open eligibility. Candidates preparing for CUET General Test must download the previous year's CUET general test question paper to become familiar with the type of questions asked.

Read Detailed CUET 2026 General Test Syllabus

CUET Fine Arts Syllabus 2026

CUET UG 2026 Fine Arts syllabus is divided into three major sections, i.e., Painting, Graphics, Commercial Arts, and Sculpture. As per CUET exam pattern, the fine arts question paper will consist of 50 questions. Check below to know some of the important topics for CUET Fine Arts:

Painting	Sculpture	Graphic Prints
The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting The Mughal and Deccan schools of miniature painting The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism The Modern Trends in Indian Art	Triumph of Labour by D. P. Roychowdhury Santhal Family by Ramkinker Vaij Standing Woman by Dhanraj Bhagat Cries Unheard by Amar Nath Sehgal Ganesha Figure by P.V.Jankiram	Whirlpool by Krishna Reddy Children by Somnath Hore Devi by Jyoti Bhatt

Read Detailed CUET Fine Arts 2026 Syllabus

CUET Mass Communication Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for Journalism and Mass Communication aims to assess the candidate’s comprehensive understanding of mass media and various regulatory bodies. The CUET mass media communication question paper 2026 will include 50 MCQs. Check the list of some important topics for CUET journalism and mass media communication below:

Communication
Journalism
TV
Radio
Cinema
Social Media
New Media

Read Detailed CUET 2026 Mass Media Communication Syllabus

CUET Geography Syllabus

CUET Geography syllabus is designed to evaluate aspirants’ knowledge, analytical skills and understanding in the field of Geography. It assesses a candidate's grasp of geographical concepts and spatial relationships and their ability to apply geographical principles. CUET Geography question paper will also consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions. Refer below to know the important topics for CUET Geography.

Fundamentals of Human Geography
India: People and Economy

These units will cover the following areas:

Human Geography: Nature and Scope
People
Human Activities
Transport, Communication and Trade
Human Settlements

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CUET Psychology Syllabus

CUET Psychology syllabus is prepared to evaluate the readiness and aptitude of candidates for pursuing a degree in psychology. It assesses knowledge in foundational areas of psychology, critical thinking skills, and their understanding of basic psychological concepts. The CUET psychology question paper will include 50 questions. Aspirants will have to attempt all questions compulsorily. Some of the important topics for CUET Psychology are:

Variations in Psychological Attributes
Self and Personality
Meeting Life Challenges
Psychological Disorders
Therapeutic Approaches
Attitude and Social Cognition
Social Influence and Group Processes
Psychology and Life
Developing Psychological Skills

Read Detailed CUET Psychology Syllabus 2026

CUET Sociology Syllabus 2026

CUET 2026 Sociology syllabus aims to evaluate the applicant’s understanding of sociological concepts, knowledge of fundamental sociological theories, research methods, and so forth. CUET Sociology question paper 2026 will have 50 questions. The test covers topics such as:

Structure of Indian Society
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
Social Inequality and Exclusion
The Challenges of Unity in Diversity
Process of Social Change in India
Social Change and the Polity
Social Change and the Economy
Arenas of Social Change
New Arenas of Social Change
Social Movements

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CUET History Syllabus 2026

CUET History syllabus tests candidates' knowledge, analytical skills, and understanding of historical events, developments, and themes. It typically covers various periods, regions, and important historical concepts. CUET 2026 History question paper will have 50 questions with no optional questions. Some of the important areas covered in CUET History syllabus are:

The Story of the First Cities: Harappan Archaeology
Political and Economic History: How Inscriptions tell a story
Social Histories using the Mahabharata
A History of Buddhism: Sanchi Stupa
Medieval society through Travellers’ Accounts
Religious Histories: The Bhakti-Sufi Tradition
New Architecture: Hampi
Agrarian Relations :The Ain-i- Akbari
The Mughal Court: Reconstructing Histories through Chronicles
Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence from Official Reports
Representations of 1857
The Making of the Constitution

Read Detailed CUET History Syllabus 2026

CUET Political Science Syllabus 2026

CUET 2026 Political Science syllabus is divided into two parts, i.e., Politics in India since Independence and Contemporary World Politics. Candidates will be assessed on topics such as political theories, comparative politics, international relations, and key political institutions. CUET Political Science question paper will also consist of 50 questions. Some of the important topics covered in CUET political science syllabus are:

The era of One-Party Dominance
Nation-Building and Its Problems
Politics of Planned Development
Cold War Era in World Politics
Disintegration of the ‘Second World’ and the Collapse of Bipolarity
US Dominance in World Politics: Growth of Unilateralism

Read Detailed CUET Political Science Syllabus 2026

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is CUET UG 2026 syllabus released?

Yes, CUET UG 2026 official syllabus has been released. NTA uploaded the CUET 2026 syllabus PDFs online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for CUET 2026 exam can download the CUET syllabus. The CUET syllabus is based on class 12th NCERT curriculum. Candidates must prepare well from the class 12th syllabus to ace the entrance examination.

Q: Does the CUET syllabus also include chapters from Class 11?

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: Where can I get the CUET UG syllabus?

Candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 updated syllabus from official webiste of National Testing Agency (NTA) once released. NTA will release the CUET syllabus 2026 for all subjects at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the CUET subject wise syllabus PDF online. The link to download the CUET UG syllabus will be activated soon.

Q: How many exams do I have to give for CUET? Is the syllabus different from class 12th?

Candidates have to appear for number of subjects chosen for CUET exam. Students can opt for maximum five CUET subjects. Candidates must have selected the CUET subjects based on the course criteria they desire to pursue. CUET UG syllabus is similar to class 12 NCERT curriculum. Candidates preparing for exam must focus on NCERT syllabus and previous year question papers to ace the examination.

CUET Arts Courses and Subject Mapping

Arts students can choose a wide range of Arts courses to apply for through CUET. Candidates must mark the CUET subjects carefully according to the preferred course and university. The table below mentions some of the courses after class 12th arts and CUET subject mapping.

Courses	CUET Subject Mapping*
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology Economics History Geography English Political Science Hindi Journalism	English, General Test, Domain subject from Section II as per the course main discipline
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)	English, General Test, Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art
Integrated Law course (B.A + L.L.B.)	General Test, English, Legal studies
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (B.J.M.C)	General Test, Journalism, and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Fashion Design (B.F.D.)	General Test, English, Fine arts, Fashion Design
Bachelor of Hotel Management (B.H.M.)	General Test, English
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed)	English, Physical education/NCC/yoga
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)	General Test, English
Bachelor of Event Management	General Test
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Designing	General Test
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Designing	General Test, English

*Subject mapping varies from university to university/Check university brochure

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CUET 2026 Arts Chapter-Wise Important Topics

Arts or Humanities students preparing for CUET UG 2026 must check important topics for Arts subjects.

CUET Arts/Humanities Subjects	Important Topics
CUET Political Science Important Topics and Chapter Wise Weightage	Recent Developments in Indian Politics, Challenges to the Congress System, Cold War Era
CUET English Hindi Important Topics and Chapter-Wise Weightage	Comprehension, Parts of Speech, Papa jumbles, Phrases and meaning
CUET 2026 Fine Arts Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage	Graphic Artists, National Arts School, Modern Indian Sculptures, Mughal Miniature Paintings
CUET 2026 Sociology Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage	Right to Information Act, Agrarian distress, Farmers Agricultural Unions, New Social Media
CUET General Test Important Topics and Chapter-Wise Weightage	Numerical ability, General awareness, Logical Reasoning

How to Prepare for CUET Arts Syllabus

To prepare for Arts CUET syllabus, candidates must focus on NCERT curriculum and solve previous year question papers. While preparing for exam, candidates can follow the below expert tips:

Understand the CUET arts syllabus and subjects included
Prepare primarily from NCERT books for conceptual clarity
Create note for importan topics
Focus on subjects opted for desired programme
Solve previous year questions papers of CUET UG

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