CUET UG Top 10 Subjects: Trend Over the Years

Choosing the right CUET UG Subject is one of the most important parts of filling out the registration form. Candidates seeking admission through CUET 2026 exam can check out this article to know the Top 10 CUET subjects over the years. Also, know what top UG courses to pursue through CUET 2026.

CUET UG Top 10 Subjects

CUET UG Top 10 Subjects: Candidates preparing for the Common University Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate courses for the academic session 2026-2027 have to opt for CUET UG subjects in the application form. The National Testing Agency will likely release the application form in March 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Once released, CUET applicants will have to select up to five CUET subjects from 13 languages, 23 domain subjects, and a general aptitude test. 

As colleges accepting CUET scores will offer admission based on their CUET eligibility criteria and CUET subject combination, it is important for candidates to make the decision carefully. If a candidate does not appear for the subject required by the target university for the desired CUET UG course, he/she will not be able to apply for admission to that university. Check out this article for the list of Top 10 CUET subjects to know the most opted subjects by candidates.

The CUET UG exam for the 2026-2027 admission cycle will likely be administered in May/June 2026. The mode of examination will be Computer Based Test.

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CUET UG 2026 Subjects

Candidates planning to register for CUET 2026 must first check the list of all CUET 2026 Subjects as they have to fill in the subjects they wish to take the exam for in the CUET 2026 Registration Form.

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CUET UG Top 10 Subjects: Trend Analysis

The number of students registering for the Common University Entrance Test is increasing every year. More students are using this entrance exam as a platform of getting admission to their target university. Check out the table below to know the top 10 CUET subjects for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025 based on the total number of registrations received by NTA:

CUET subjects like English, General Aptitude Test, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Biology, have been in the top six CUET UG subjects from the past three years. However, since CUET 2024 and 2025, Economics has ranked seventh in the top 10 subjects in CUET. Hindi, on the other hand, which used to be under the top 10 subjects until 2024, is not on the list, moving Business Studies and Accountancy to rank 8 and 9, respectively. Additionally, for the first time in the past three years, Political Science has made it to the top 10 subjects. 

Candidates must also note that due to low student registrations in some subjects, the UGC Chairman, Jagadesh Kumar, removed six CUET domain subjects in the last academic session (2025-2026). The removed CUET subjects include Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, and Engineering Graphics. However, CUET colleges offer admission for these subjects based on CUET General Test scores.

Also Read: How to Prepare for CUET General Test 2026?

Top CUET UG Courses 2026

Every year, CUET participating universities offer a variety of undergraduate courses in different specializations. The National Testing Agency will conduct the CUET 2026 exam, tentatively in May/June 2026, in CBT mode. Candidates preparing for the entrance exam can check the space below to know the top CUET courses in Commerce, Science, and Arts/Humanities streams.

Top CUET UG Courses: Commerce

Below are some of the top CUET UG Commerce Courses after 12th:

• B.Com. (Honours)
• B.Com. Accounting and Taxation, Statistics, Management Accounting & International Finance, Accounting, Applied Economics, Banking & Finance

Top CUET UG Courses: Science

Below listed are some of the top CUET UG Science Courses after 12th:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) in Computer Science and Technology.
• Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering.
• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Top CUET UG Courses: Arts/Humanities

Below are some of the top CUET UG Arts/Humanities Courses after 12th:

• BA in Humanities & Social Sciences
• BA in Arts (Fine/ Visual/ Performing)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

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About CUET Exam

CUET is a national level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to undergraduate courses at CUET participating central, state, government, private, and deemed universities across India. More than 200 universities provide admission through CUET UG. The CUET 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode only. The candidates will be able to select up to five subjects, including one language, three or four domain subjects, and a general aptitude test. From 2025, candidates are given the flexibility of selecting subjects irrespective of their subjects in Class 12^th.

NTA will announce CUET UG notification 2026 regarding the registration form and CUET 2026 date sheet on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. 

Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper PDF

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

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