Choosing the right CUET UG Subject is one of the most important parts of filling out the registration form. Check out this article to know the Top 10 CUET subjects over the years. Also, know what top UG courses to pursue through CUET 2027.
- CUET UG Subject List
- CUET UG 2027 Top Subjects
- Previous Year CUET UG Top Subjects
- CUET UG Top 10 Subjects: Trend Analysis
- Top CUET UG Courses 2027
- About CUET Exam
- Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper
CUET UG Subject List
Candidates registering for CUET must first check the list of all CUET subjects, as they have to fill in the subjects they wish to take the exam for in the CUET online form.
| Subject |
Name |
|---|---|
| Languages |
English |
| Hindi |
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| Assamese |
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| Bengali |
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| Gujarati |
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| Kannada |
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| Malayalam |
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| Marathi |
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| Odia |
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| Punjabi |
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| Tamil |
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| Telugu |
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| Urdu |
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| Domain Subjects |
Accountancy/Book Keeping |
| Agriculture |
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| Anthropology |
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| Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry |
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| Business Studies |
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| Chemistry |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Computer Science/Informatics Practices |
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| Economics/Business Economics |
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| Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art |
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| Geography/ Geology |
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| History |
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| Home Science |
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| Knowledge Tradition Practices in India |
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| Mass Media/Mass Communication |
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| Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
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| Performing Arts |
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| Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga |
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| Physics |
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| Political Science |
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| Psychology |
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| Sanskrit |
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| Sociology |
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| General Aptitude Test |
For Vocational/Open Eligibility/Cross Stream/Any other as applicable |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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
Yes, an CUET applicant can opt for one or more combinations of following:
- Section I: Language Test
- Section II: Domain subject test
- Section III: General Aptitude Test
Candidates can opt up to a maximum of five subjects in order to apply to different applicable courses that require these subjects for being eligible for admissions.
Yes, OBC candidates applying for CUET must upload the OBC-NCL certificate in online CUET application form. The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India. If candidate fail to upload the OBC-NCL certificate (issued on or after 01 April, 2024) at the time of CUET registration, then in such case they will have to upload a declaration in lieu of OBC-NCl certificate to that effect.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by Government of India. However, in the case of central universities admission, the reservation criteria of the respective university shall be applicable.
CUET UG 2027 Top Subjects
Once the Common University Entrance Test for 2027-28 academic session is conducted successfully, the National Testing Agency will issue a press release with the number of registrations received per subject, category, gender, etc., along with the list of top 10 CUET subjects. Once released, the same will be updated here. Until then, check out past years' top subjects list to get an idea.
Previous Year CUET UG Top Subjects
According to the number of registrations received by NTA, the top 10 UG subjects for CUET 2026 are as follows:
| UG Subject Name | CUET UG 2026 Registrations |
|---|---|
| 1. English | 12,64,153 |
| 2. Chemistry | 9,51,707 |
| 3. General Aptitude Test | 9,15,039 |
| 4. Physics | 9,14,649 |
| 5. Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics | 5,79,990 |
| 6. Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology /Biochemistry | 5,56,445 |
| 7. Economics/ Business Economics | 2,48,892 |
| 8. Business Studies | 2,30,106 |
| 9. Accounting/ Book Keeping | 2,11,998 |
| 10. Political Science | 1,59,165 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can apply for CUET score accepting colleges through CUET UG 2026 application form. While filling the application form, candidates will be required to enter the name of the preffered universities and courses in order of preference. On declaration of the CUET results, the scores will be shared with the universities for which candidate has applied. Basis on the score obtained candidate will be shortlisted for the applied course.
For admission in Universities through CUET UG 2026, the policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc of the respective University / Institution shall be applicable. For appearing in CUET exam there is no age limit, however, candidates must check the age criteria (if any) prescribed the university in which candidate is desirous of taking admission.
As the CUET eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective course and check the subject mapping criteria and age criteria.
Yes, it is possible to appear for CUET UG and get admission in college even if candidate gets a compartment in class 12th. However, such candidates will be given provisional admission in colleges. Students must make sure to appear for the compartment exam at given schedule and clear the examination and submit the required documents for verification at college on or before the last date.
Candidate must amke sure to enquire about the details before the final admission. Student must meet the college/university requirement.
NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme:
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
- Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
- Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
- If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
- If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
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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:
| Top 10 CUET 2025 Subjects |
TOP 10 CUET 2024 Subjects |
Top 10 CUET 2023 Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 1. English |
1. English |
1. English |
| 2. General Aptitude Test |
2. General Aptitude Test |
2. General Aptitude Test |
| 3. Chemistry |
3. Chemistry |
3. Chemistry |
| 4. Physics |
4. Physics |
4. Physics |
| 5. Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
5. Mathematics/Applied Mathematics |
5. Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
| 6. Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry |
6. Biology/Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry |
6. Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry |
| 7. Economics / Business Economics |
7. Economics/Business Economics |
7. Hindi |
| 8. Business Studies |
8. Hindi |
8. Economics / Business Economics |
| 9. Accountancy / Bookkeeping |
9. Business Studies |
9. Business Studies |
| 10. Political Science |
10. Accountancy/Book Keeping |
10. Accountancy / Bookkeeping |
Candidates must also note that due to low student registrations in some subjects, the UGC Chairman, Jagadesh Kumar, removed six CUET domain subjects in 2025-2026 academic session. 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 2027
Every year, CUET participating universities offer a variety of undergraduate courses in different specializations. Candidates 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)
Check Out: Stream-wise Best UG Courses for Engineering, Science, Commerce, Arts
Commonly asked questions
Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:
Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.
Student can know repeated question types.
Help students know weak and strong sections
Helps in developing important skills.
Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.
CUET UG question paper for each subject will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions and no optional questions will be provided. In CUET UG, there are 37 subjects: 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select up to five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirements.
Candidates must attempt all the questions of the subjects selected. However, candidates must keep in mind the negative marking and select the options carefully.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below:
- Go to- CUET Question Paper
- Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
- Click on the tab download
- Create the login details for new registrations
- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of a mouse. Since CUET UG exam will be conducted in CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option.
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 exam is conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode. The candidates can 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 12th.
Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper
Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET syllabus 2027 and CUET UG Question Papers for the subjects mentioned in the table below:
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Government colleges are somewhat affordable than private colleges as they are managed by central and state government. Listed below are some of the top colleges for BTech CUET in India.
| Top Government BTech Colleges in India | BTech Tuition Fee | BTech Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Jamia Millia Islamia | INR 78,100 - INR 6 lakh | 660 |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | INR 7.9 lakh | 12,983 |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University | INR 32,400 | 60 |
| Islamic University of Science and Technology | INR 2.5 lakh | 390 |
| Tezpur University | INR 1.2 lakh | 360 |
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