JNU CUET Subject Mapping 2026: Check Course Wise Eligibility Criteria and Subject Combination

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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Candidates seeking admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University to UG courses for the academic session 2026-2027 must know the course-wise subject requirements and eligibility criteria. Read the article to know the JNU CUET 2026 Subject Mapping. Get the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern here on this page.

Candidates seeking admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University to UG courses through the Common University Entrance Test for the academic session 2026-2027 must know the course-wise subject requirements and eligibility criteria. Read the article to know the JNU CUET 2026 Subject Mapping. Get the CUET exam pattern here on this page.

JNU CUET UG Subject Mapping

JNU CUET UG Subject Mapping

JNU CUET UG Subject Mapping: Jawaharlal Nehru University is offering admission to 25 UG courses, including B.A., B.Sc., and Certificate of Proficiency in different fields through CUET UG 2026. National Testing Agency released the CUET 2026 subject mapping criteria for CUET participating universities on official website. Candidates planning to appear for CUET exam for admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University must check the subject combinations to know the test subjects to fill in the application form. The registration window for CUET 2026 has been reopened at cuet.nta.nic.in. The updated last date to apply for exam is February 26, 2026. Only eligible candidates will be able to appear for exam.

Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admission based on CUET scores and its course requirements. Candidates must meet the course-wise eligibility criteria to participate in the JNU CUET counselling process. Candidates can check the article below for JNU CUET Subject Combinations. The National Testing Agency will schedule CUET 2026 exams between May 11 and May 31.

LATEST UPDATE: CUET UG 2026 Registrations Re-Opened at cuet.nta.nic.in; Apply till February 26

Check Out: CUET UG Exam Schedule 2026

Table of contents
  • CUET UG 2026 Subjects
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University CUET UG Subject Mapping 2026
  • CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
  • How to get Admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University through CUET?
  • Steps to Check JNU CUET Subject Combination 2026
  • CUET Registration Schedule 2026

CUET UG 2026 Subjects

According to CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin, NTA offers 37 subjects for CUET 2026, including 13 languages, 23 CUET domain subjects, and General Aptitude Test. Check out the below space for the list of all CUET UG subjects:

  • Languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
  • Domain Subjects: Accountancy/Book Keeping, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Economics/Business Economics, Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art, Geography/ Geology, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition Practices in India, Mass Media/Mass Communication, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, and Sociology.
  • General Aptitude Test: For Vocational/Open Eligibility/Cross Stream/Any other as applicable.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many subjects can I choose for the CUET exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Are there any penalties for not following the CUET subject mapping correctly?
A: 

Yes, candidates who do not fulfill the subject mapping and eligibility criteria for a UG course at the applied university may face disqualification during the admission process. It means that, even if a candidate scores well in the CUET UG exam but do not meet the subject combination requirements of the target CUET college, their application will be rejected.

Q:   How do I apply for a college which requires CUET percentage even though am yet to give CUET?
A: 

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.

Jawaharlal Nehru University CUET UG Subject Mapping 2026

A total of 25 UG courses are offered at Jawaharlal Nehru University through the Common University Entrance Test. Below is the list of all courses offered by JNU along with their CUET UG 2026 subject mapping criteria:

Programme/Course Offered CUET Subject Mapping
B.A. (Hons) Persian
  • English
  • General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) Pashto
B.A. (Hons) Arabic
B.A. (Hons) Japanese
B.A. (Hons) Korean
B.A. (Hons) Chinese
B.A. (Hons) French
B.A. (Hons) German
B.A. (Hons) Russian
B.A. (Hons) Spanish
B.Sc.Programme in Ayurveda Biology
  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Biology or Mathematics

Note - If a candidate appears for both Biology & Mathematics, subject with highest marks will be considered for admission.

Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Mongolian
  • English
  • General Aptitude Test
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Bhasha Indonesia
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Urdu
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Pashto
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Uzbek
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Hebrew
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Pali
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Sanskrit Computational Linguistics
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Yoga Philosophy
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Vedic Culture
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Sanskrit
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Natya Shastra
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Health Awareness and Wellness
Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Indian Philosophy

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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Aspirants desirous of admission at JNU through CUET must check the table below for the CUET 2026 exam pattern:

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer Based Test

Exam timing

Mentioned in NTA CUET datesheet

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

CUET UG sections

Section 1 - Language

Section 2 - Domain Subject

Section 3 - General Aptitude Test

Total number of Questions

50 across all subjects

Subjects Choice

Five subjects 

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

Medium of CUET exam

13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

Number of domain subjects

23

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When can I apply for the CUET exam 2026?
A: 

National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET UG 2026 application form at cuet.nta.nic.in. The registration window has been closed. CUET UG application process comprises registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of fees. Before applying, check the eligibility criteria for CUET UG exam.

Q:   How can I stay updated on CUET subject mapping changes?
A: 

The subject mapping criteria consists of course-wise subjects required to be filled in the online form. Visit the official university's website or NTA CUET UG website at cuet.nta.nic.in to know about any changes in the CUET subject mapping. Ensure to check the latest and updated subject requirements while filling out the CUET application form.

 

Q:   How do I select the domain subjects for CUET UG?
A: 

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

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How to get Admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University through CUET?

Candidates planning to get admission to any of the courses mentioned above offered by JNU through CUET 2026 can follow the steps below:

  1. Fill the CUET application form 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in.
  2. Download the CUET 2026 admit card.
  3. Appear for the CUET UG 2026 exam.
  4. Check CUET UG result 2026 and download the CUET scorecard.
  5. Fill the JNU application form to be available at jnu.ac.in.
  6. The university will release JNU CUET Cut Off. Check whether you meet the Cut Off requirements.
  7. If so, download the JNU admission letter and complete the further admission process.

Steps to Check JNU CUET Subject Combination 2026

Candidates can check the subject mapping and eligibility criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru University from NTA official website by following below process.

  1. Visit NTA CUET website - cuet.nta.nic.in.
  2. Click on Universities on header menu of homepage.
  3. Select Central University under Type of University.
  4. Navigate Jawaharlal Nehru University and click on link.
  5. CUET JNU subject combination and eligibility criteria for offered courses will display on the screen.
  6. Check and download PDF for reference.

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