CUET 2026 Subject Combination: How to Choose UG Subjects? Best Combination for All Courses
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET subject combination 2026 is a important step for admission to the desired universities and courses. While filling the CUET 2026 application form, candidates must carefully select the CUET UG subjects as per the university and course eligibility. NTA will conduct the CUET exam 2026 in May-June.
CUET UG Subject Combination
CUET 2026 subject combination plays a important role in determining a candidate's eligibility for undergraduate admissions in central and participating universities across India. Selecting the right CUET UG subjects is important to meeting university-specific requirements and securing admission into the desired course. CUET UG 2026 is biggest entrance exams for students seeking admission undergraduate courses in central and other participating universities in India.
NTA will commence CUET UG 2026 registrations tentatively in first week of March 2026. While filling CUET application form, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects from langauges, domain subjects and General Test. Candidates must make sure they check CUET UG course eligibility and subject mapping requirements to appear for the admission process. Read this complete article to understand the CUET subject selections and course-wise eligibility criteria.
- CUET UG 2026 Exam Structure
- What are the Subject Combinations for CUET UG 2026?
- CUET UG 2026 Subject Combination for Popular Courses
- CUET UG 2026 Preparation
CUET UG 2026 Exam Structure
Following table brings the CUET 2026 exam structure for Language, Domain Subjects and General Test
| Sections | Name of Section | Number of Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | Language Test | 13 Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu. |
| Section II | CUET Domain Subjects | 23 domain subjects:
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| Section III | General Aptitude Test | Optional [Also Read: Is General Aptitude Test Mandatory for CUET UG 2026?] |
Candidates are required to choose any five CUET UG 2026 subjects based on desired course and university criteria. Each CUET-accepting university specifies CUET subject requirements for admission to various programs, so it is important to check eligibility criteria before finalising subject combination.
CUET UG 2026 notification will be released at nta.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in. The dates for the CUET 2026 exam subject wise will be declared online. CUET 2026 will be held in May/June. In CUET UG 2026 notification candidates will be able to check the important details about:
- Exam important dates
- CUET eligibility criteria
- Steps to fill application form
- Reservation criteria
- Admit card
- Exam centres
- Syllabus
- Exam pattern
- Results
- Normalisation Process
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:
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number
- Category
- Location
- Date of exam
- Time of exam
- Exam centre name & address
- Photograph
- Signature
- 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.
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What are the Subject Combinations for CUET UG 2026?
When filling the CUET application form, candidates can select up to five CUET subjects. Following factors must be considered:
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University-Specific Criteria
Example: To apply for B.Sc (Hons). at the University of Delhi, candidates must follow the CUET subject combination of:-
CUET Subject Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics OR
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CUET Subject Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Geography/Geology OR
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CUET Subject Combination III: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
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Different undergraduate courses require specific combinations of language, domain subjects, and general aptitude tests
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Choosing subjects in which a candidate excels can maximise score potential.
CUET UG 2026 Subject Combination for Popular Courses
Here are some CUET UG subject combinations 2026 for popularly CUET UG courses:
- B.A. (Hons) in Humanities & Social Sciences
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- Language (English/Hindi or any other language)
- Any two domain subjects (e.g., History, Political Science, Sociology, Geography)
- General Aptitude Test (if required by the university)
Also Read: B.A. colleges accepting CUET in India
- B.Sc. in Science Streams
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- Language (English or Hindi)
- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology
- General Aptitude Test (if required by the university)
Also Read: B.Sc. Colleges accepting CUET in India
- B.Com. (Hons) / BBA / Management Courses
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- Language (English or Hindi)
- Accountancy/Business Studies and Economics
- General Aptitude Test
Also Read:
B.Com colleges accepting CUET in India
Difference between B.Com and B.Com Hons.
- B.Tech / Engineering
- Language (English or Hindi)
- Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
- General Aptitude Test (if required by the university)
Also Read: B.Tech Colleges accepting CUET in India
- Law (BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.)
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- Language (English or Hindi)
- Any two domain-specific subjects (e.g., Political Science, History)
- General Aptitude Test
Also Read: CUET 2026 for Law Admissions
No, CUET UG exam 2026 date has not been announced yet. It is expected that National Testing Agency will announce the CUET exam date 2026 anytime soon. The exam is expected to be scheduled in May-June. Candidates willing to appear for the exam must make sure to register for the exam online. As per the tentative CUET 2026 exam date, the registrations are expected to commence in first week of March 2026.
DU CSAS portal 2025 is now active at ugadmission.uod.ac.in. University of Delhi launched CSAS portal 2025 on June 17, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the CUET 2025 exam can register at DU CSAS 2025 portal. Candidates will be required to enter the college and course preference and pay the DU CSAS registration 2025 fee to participate in the admission process. On the basis of the choices entered and CUET 2025 percentile, candidates will be alloted college and course. CUET 2025 result will be declared in last week of June 2025 at cuet.nta.nic.in.
CUET UG General Test 2026 exam will be held tentatively between May 13 and June 03, 2026. NTA has not released CUET UG 2026 datesheet online. Candidates can know their subject-wise CUET schedule on CUET intimation slip and admit card. Candidates can also check the exam date, time and slot number.
- Medical & Allied Courses (B.Pharm, Paramedical, etc.)
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- Language (English or Hindi)
- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- General Aptitude Test (if required by the university)
CUET UG 2026 Preparation
Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 must follow the important tips provided below:
- While filling CUET UG 2026 application form, check university-specific CUET guidelines
- Candidates must choose CUET UG subjects that increases admission chances.
- Take regular CUET UG mock tests to improve speed in exam.
- Candidates must keep check CUET UG 2026 notifications and changes in exam patterns.
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Hi.
Yes — you can choose CUET (UG) domain subjects that are different from what you studied in class 12, even if you want to study BA.
BUT this depends on the specific university's eligibility rules, not CUET alone.
CUET Rule (Official):
CUET allows you to appear for any domain subject, even if you didn
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Admissions to most of courses are offered through Christ University Entrance Test CUET at university. There are some courses that can be pursued without CUET. However, these are limited, and CUET remains compulsory for most.
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CUET UG 2026 notification will release tentatively in first week of March. National Testing Agency will release the CUET detailed official notification at official website- cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for the exam can check the following details on CUET notification PDF: