Is General Aptitude Test Mandatory for CUET UG 2026?
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Is the General Test mandatory for CUET 2026? The CUET General Test is an optional subject, and candidates can choose up to five CUET subjects while filling the CUET 2026 application form. Know how to select the CUET General Aptitude Test 2026.
CUET UG General Aptitude Test
Preparing for CUET UG 2026? One of the most common doubts one may have is whether the General Aptitude Test is compulsory? CUET is entrance to top central, state, and private universities across India. Selecting the right subjects can help increase admission chances. General Aptitude Test is often surrounded by confusion- If it is required for all courses?
CUET General Aptitude Test is an optional subject in CUET UG, but its importance depends on CUET course and college the candidate is aiming for. Some universities include it in their selection process for specific programmes, while others don’t.
- When to Opt for CUET UG General Aptitude Test?
- Is the CUET UG General Aptitude Test Mandatory?
- Courses Requiring CUET UG General Test
- CUET UG General Test 2026 Exam Pattern
- CUET UG 2026 General Aptitude Test Syllabus
- CUET UG General Aptitude Test Previous Year Question Papers
When to Opt for CUET UG General Aptitude Test?
- Candidates are not required to take the test unless preferred university mentions it.
- Candidates must check admission criteria of desired university and course to know if the CUET General Test is necessary.
- Some students can opt for the General Test if their preferred subject is not available in CUET’s subject list.
Is the CUET UG General Aptitude Test Mandatory?
No, in CUET 2026, General Aptitude Test is not a mandatory subject. It is an optional test that candidates can select based on the course requirements of their chosen university. Some universities require it for specific undergraduate programs, while others do not.
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.
Courses Requiring CUET UG General Test
Several universities require CUET General Aptitude Test scores for admission to specific undergraduate programs. Below is a list of few CUET-accepting universities and the courses where the General Test is applicable:
| CUET UG Universities |
Courses |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Vocation, Bachelor of Arts |
|
| B.A. (Hons.), B.A. (Hons.) LL.B., B.Com. (Hons.), Bachelor of Vocation |
|
| B.Voc., B.Com. (Hons.), BBA, Diploma in ECCE, B.A. |
|
| B.A. (Hons.), Certificate of Proficiency |
|
| B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication (Hons. with Research), B.Lib.I.Sc. (Hons. with Research) |
|
| All courses |
|
| B.A. (Hons.) Journalism, Five-Year Integrated Journalism Program, B.Voc. Courses, B.Tech. (IT & MI), B.Com., B.A. (Hons.) Business Economics (BBE), BMS, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and more. |
Also Read: CUET UG Exam Pattern
CUET UG General Test 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates preparing for the CUET UG 2026 General Aptitude Test must know the exam pattern. Check the table below to know CUET pattern highlights:
| Feature |
Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Mode of Examination |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Medium of Question Paper |
13 languages (English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam) |
| Number of Questions |
50 (All compulsory) |
| Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking Scheme |
+5 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer |
CUET UG 2026 General Aptitude Test Syllabus
The CUET UG General Aptitude Test assess candidates in following areas:
- General Knowledge
- Logical Reasoning
- Current Affairs
National Testing Agency has released details CUET UG General Aptitude Test. Candidates can now download the CUET syllabus 2026 PDF online.
| Download CUET UG General Aptitude Test Syllabus |
CUET UG General Aptitude Test Previous Year Question Papers
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.
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.
To appear for the CUET UG exam, candidates must ensure to follow the below mentioned dress code:
- Candidates must not wear long sleeve clothes.
- Candidates wearing cultural/customary dress must report at the CUET exam centre one hour before the reporting time.
- Candidates must wear slippers or sandals with low heels. Shoes will not be permitted inside exam centre.
- In case of any circumstances, candidates must take the approval of NTA before the release of CUET admit card.
Candidates preparing for the CUET UG General Test can refer to previous year question papers to understand difficulty level and exam pattern. CUET UG General Test question papers from 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are available for download. Practising CUET UG past papers help candidates know their performance and revise their preparation strategy.
| Download CUET UG General Aptitude Test Question Paper |
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