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Science students gearing up for CUET 2026 exam must check the CUET syllabus. National Testing Agency releases the CUET syllabus online. CUET syllabus 2026 for science students varies according to the courses applied. CUET 2026 will be held in May/June in CBT mode. Check the detailed syllabus for the science stream here.

CUET Syllabus for Science Students

CUET Syllabus for Science Students

CUET UG Syllabus 2026 for Science Students includes important topics for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Computer Science. The Common Universities Entrance Test for Undergraduates is a path for Science students seeking admission to UG courses in central, state, private, or deemed universities in India. Understanding the CUET Science syllabus is important for candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026. In this article, aspirants can know about CUET UG syllabus for Science core subjects- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Language, and General Test. The CUET Syllabus 2026 acts as a guide toward success in the examination. NTA will announce the CUET exam date 2026 tentatively in first week of March 2026. CUET UG is a national-level examination conducted for Commerce, Science and Arts students for admission to central, state, private, and deemed universities in India.

Table of content
  • CUET 2026 Exam Pattern for Science Students
  • CUET UG Syllabus 2026 for Science Students
  • CUET UG Courses for Science Students
  • CUET Science Subject Weightage Chapter Wise 2026

CUET 2026 Exam Pattern for Science Students

Refer to the table below to know the CUET exam pattern 2026 for the Science stream core subjects.

Subjects

Number of questions/ Duration

CUET 2026 Exam Date for Science Subjects

General Test

50 Questions

Duration: 60 Minutes

To be updated on release

 

 

Language

50 Questions

Duration: 60 Minutes

Chemistry

50 Questions

Duration: 60 Minutes

Biology

50 Questions

Duration: 60 Minutes

Mathematics

50 Questions

Duration: 60 Minutes

Physics

50 Questions

Duration: 60 Minutes

Physical Education

50 Questions

Duration: 60 Minutes

Computer Science/ Informatics Practices

50 Questions

Duration: 60 Minutes

Also Read: CUET Date Sheet 2026

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CUET UG Syllabus 2026 for Science Students

Science students can apply for various courses through CUET UG. They can choose from the following CUET core subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, General Test, and Languages. Candidates must map the CUET subjects carefully according to the course they wish to apply for. Below is the elaborated CUET science syllabus 2026.

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CUET Physics Syllabus

CUET 2026 Physics section includes important topics such as mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and electromagnetism. Refer below to know the important topics for CUET Physics:

Check CUET Physics Detailed Syllabus

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CUET Previous Year Physics Question Paper

CUET UG Chemistry Syllabus

CUET Chemistry syllabus 2026 includes inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Candidates are advised to focus on periodic trends, reaction mechanisms, and chemical equations. Regular and in-depth practice of these concepts will improve student's performance in this section. Some of the important topics for CUET Chemistry subject are:

Check CUET Chemistry Detailed Syllabus

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CUET UG Mathematics Syllabus

For students choosing CUET Mathematics subject, proficiency in algebra, calculus, geometry, and statistics is important. Some of the important topics for CUET Mathematics subject are:

Section A

  1. Algebra
  2. Calculus
  3. Integration and its Application
  4. Differential Equation
  5. Probability Distributions
  6. Linear Programming

Section B1

Section B2

  • Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Probability Distributions
  • Index Numbers And Time-Based Data
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Linear Programming

Check CUET Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Detailed Syllabus

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CUET Previous Year Mathematics Question Paper

CUET UG Biology Syllabus

Science students opting for Biology must prepare for CUET 2026 by improving their knowledge in Botany and Zoology. Topics such as genetics, ecology, and human physiology will be included. Diagrammatic representation and a comprehensive understanding of biological processes are important. Some of the other important topics for CUET Biology subject are:

  • Reproduction
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Biology and Human Welfare
  • Biotechnology and Its Applications
  • Ecology and Environment

Check CUET Biology Detailed Syllabus

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CUET Previous Year Biology Question Paper

CUET UG Economics Syllabus

Students desirous of pursuing B.A Economics or B.Sc in Economics must sharpen their skills with the CUET Economics syllabus. The CUET syllabus includes microeconomics, demand and supply, income and employment and many more as important topics. Check below to learn some of the important topics for CUET Economics syllabus for Science students.

  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Consumer Behaviour and Demand
  • National Income and Related Aggregates- Basic Concepts and Measurement
  • Determination of Income and Employment
  • Money and Banking
  • Government Budget and the Economy
  • Balance of Payments
  • Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991
  • Current challenges facing the Indian Economy
  • Development Experience of India

CUET UG English and Other Regional Languages Syllabus

Questions in the CUET Language Section will be from the following topics, but are not limited to:

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

CUET UG General Test Syllabus

CUET General subjects can be opted by candidates for the courses which have open eligibility. CUET general test question paper will consist of questions from the following topics:

  • General Knowledge
  • Current Affairs
  • General Mental Ability
  • Numerical ability
  • Reasoning (simple application of basic mathematical concepts, quantitative arithmetic/ algebra geometry/ mensuration/ statistics)
  • Logical and analytical reasoning

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CUET UG Courses for Science Students

Science candidates can choose from various courses to apply for admission. Check the list below to know some of the top CUET courses for Science students:

  • B.Tech
  • B.Sc
  • BPharma
  • BDS
  • Arch

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CUET Science Subject Weightage Chapter Wise 2026

Science students preparing for CUET UG must check CUET chapter-wise weightage 2026. Candidates can check the CUET Science chapter-wise weightage for core subjects in the table below:

CUET Science Subjects Important Topics
CUET Physics Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Waves, Electronic Devices
CUET Chemistry Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage Aldehyde, Ketone, and Carboxylic Acid, Amine, P-block, Surface Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics
CUET Maths Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage Integration and its Applications, Calculus, Relations and Functions, Vectors, Integrals
CUET Biology Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage Reproduction, Ecology and Environment, Genetics and Evolution, Biotechnology and Its Application
CUET 2026 Computer Science Important Topics and Chapter Wise Weightage Networking, SQL, Bubble sorting

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Career College Bhopal provides CUET Scholarships. Students who have appeared for the CUET exam are eligible for this scholarship. Shortlisted students get 10% waiver in the fee under this scholarship.

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The table below shows the top colleges in India accepting CUET scores along with their tuition fees:

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INR 86,010

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INR 19,014

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INR 540

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INR 50,445

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INR 540

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You can't do BBA from CUET with PCB in 12 th as CUET requires the same subjects as in 12th for BBA you need math's English and general test

 

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Lakshay Garg

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Answered 2 weeks ago

No, Bapuji Academy of Management & Research (BAMR) is not under CUET. The academy accepts the scores of certain other entrance exams such as, MAT/PGCET/KMAT. Candidates who have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) can apply for admission. 

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Sejal Baveja

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My fellow junior I am vansh verma from Delhi University ( Central University ) I am  also pursuing B.Com (h) from Shri ram College of commerce and I also studied just accountancy business economics and english and you don't need any maths for B.Com (h) in delhi university but for other Central Unive

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Admission in JNU's B.A. (Hons.) in foreign languages through CUET depends on cut-off scores, category-wise merit list, and number of seats available. For OBC category, the cut-off is generally lower than General, but it still varies each year depending on applicants. With 247 marks, your chances wil

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Muskan Parbin

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Yes, with 98 percentile you have a very good chance to enter North Campus.

 

  • Top colleges like SRCC, St. Stephen's, Hindu, Miranda House usually require 99+.

 

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Neeraj Shukla

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No, Terna Global Business School is not under CUET. Rather the college accepts scores of various other entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, MAH-CET, etc. Candidates are not required to appear for the CUET exam rather they must appear for any of these exams. 

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Sejal Baveja

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital is not under CUET. Instead the college accepts the scores of the UPMT exam for admission to the BHMS course. This is the Uttaranchal Pre-Medical Test and is conducted by the State Government of Uttarakhand at different centres. 

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Sejal Baveja

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Yes, candidatescan take admissions into the Marwadi University BCom courses without appearing for the CUET entrance exam. Candidates who wish togain admissions into the Marwadi University are required to clear their Class 12 board exams and apply for admissions. Candidates can apply for admissions a

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