What Type of Questions are Asked in CUET UG 2026?

Know the CUET exam's questions to know the difficulty level and how to prepare for exam.

Type of Questions in CUET UG: The National Testing Agency conducts Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG for admission to more than 250 universities across India. Candidates preparing for CUET UG must know pattern and syllabus for the CUET subjects they have opted for. As per the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern, the question paper will include objective questions . The CUET question paper will include 50 questions in each subject. The number of questions and duration will be same across all subjects of CUET as per the revised exam pattern.

CUET UG scores are used for admission to UG courses offered by participating universities. CUET UG 2026 will be scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026 in CBT mode. Read this article by Shiksha to know what types of questions are asked in CUET 2026?

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CUET UG Exam Structure

As per the revised CUET UG exam pattern, the exam is divided into three sections- Language, Domain subjects and General Test. The exam duration for CUET UG is 60 minutes for each subject. Refer to table below to know the updated CUET exam pattern:

Section	Number of Questions (All compulsory)	Duration
Section I- Language	50 questions	60 minutes
Section II- Domain Specific	50 questions	60 minutes
Section III- General Test	50 questions	60 minutes

CUET Marking Scheme

As per the CUET marking scheme:

• For every correct answer candidate will get five marks
• For every wrong answer, one mark will be reduced

Types of Questions Asked in CUET UG 2026?

Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 can refer to types of questions asked in CUET UG.

Type of Questions Asked in CUET UG: Language

The CUET UG language section includes multiple-choice questions. This section purely focuses on Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability and Grammar. The question paper will have 50 MCQs.Some of the important topics covered in CUET language are:

• Fill in the blanks
• Sentence rearrangement
• Error spotting
• One word subsitution
• Question tags
• Match the column
• Fillers
• RC based

Refer below to some of types of questions asked in CUET Language section:
Example:

Q. From the given options, select the pair of word which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words:

Respect: Regard

1. Stain: Spotless
2. Ruin: Repair
3. Detest: Despite
4. Regret: Rejoice

Q. Rearrange given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence:

1. a consumer protection drive to educate
2. against using fraudulent means
3. the people about their rights and to warn traders
4. the administration will soon launch

A: D, A, C, B

B: B, C, A, D

C: C, A, B, D

D: D, C, B, A

Q. Find similar word in meaning to the given word: “Nourish”

A: Negate

B: Nurture

C: Neglect

D: Native

Q. From the given options, select the correctly spelt word

A: Pneumonia

B: Pnenoniya

C: Nemoniya

D: Pnimonia

Q. From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains the given expression:

“To lose face”

A: To feel sad

B: To look angry

C: To be confused

D: To lose respect from others

Q. From the given option, select the figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression:

“All the world is a stage”

A: Personification

B: Simile

C:  Alliteration

D: Metaphor

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Type of Questions Asked in CUET UG: Domain Subjects

Best way to prepare for CUET domain subjects is by solving the previous year question papers. NTA prescribes 23 domain subjects across Science, Arts and Commerce streams. Some of the type of questions asked in CUET domain subjects are:

• Definition based
• Figure based
• Concept based
• Application based
• Match the following
• Statement/Assertion-Reasoning
• Numerical and formula based
• Case study/ Paragraph based

NTA CUET 2026 question paper for domain subjects will include questions from syllabus based on NCERT. CUET UG covers following CUET 23 domain subjects:

Subjects	CUET Question Paper
1. Biology	CUET Biology Question Paper
2. Accountancy/ Book Keeping	CUET Accountancy Question Paper
3. Business Studies	CUET Business Studies Question Paper
4. Chemistry	CUET Chemistry Question Paper
5. Computer Science/ Informatics Practices	CUET Computer Science Question Paper
6. Economics/ Business Economics	CUET Economics Question Paper
7. Geography/Geology	CUET Geography Question Paper
8. Home Science	CUET Home Science Question Paper
9. Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India	CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Question Paper
10. Environmental Science	CUET Environmental Science Question Paper
11. Mathematics	CUET Mathematics Question Paper
12. Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga	CUET Physical Education Paper
13. Physics	CUET Physics Question Paper
14. Political Science	CUET Political Science Question Paper
15. Psychology	CUET Psychology Question Paper
16. Sociology	CUET Sociology Question Paper
17. Agriculture	CUET Agriculture Question Paper
18. Mass Media/ Mass Communication	CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper
19. Anthropology	CUET Anthropology Question Paper
20. Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts	CUET Fine Arts Question Paper
21. Performing Arts	CUET Performing Arts Question Paper
22. Sanskrit	CUET Sanskrit Question Paper
23. History	CUET History Question Paper

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• CUET UG Science Previous Year Question Papers
• CUET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers
• CUET Syllabus

Type of Questions Asked in CUET UG: General Aptitude Test

CUET General Aptitude Test will include 50 multiple choice questions. Based on previous year question paper analysis, candidates can check the expected number of questions from each section of CUET GAT:

Topics	Expected number of questions
Numerical ability	20-25
Calendar and direction	-
General Awareness	12-15
History and science	2-3
Economics	1-2
Geography	1-2
Discovery and invention	1-2
Sports	1-2
Books and authors	4-5
Static GK	1-2
Logical reasoning	10-12

Candidates can check the expected questions for CUET 2026 General Test below:

Q. Actress and Model “Harnaaz Sandhu” was crowned as ____ in December 2021.

A: Miss World 2021

B: Miss India 2021

C: Miss Universe 2021

D: Miss Earth 2021

Q. If each side of a cube is reduced by 50%, the surface area will reduce by?

A: 75%

B: 50%

C: 25%

D: 100%

Q. What is the full form of NABARD?

A: National Bank for Agriculture and Resource Development

B: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

C: National Bank for Asian Research Development

D: National Bank for Agriculture-Related Development

Q. A,B,C,D, and E are standing in row. ‘A’ is between ‘B’ and ‘D’. E is not at the starting of the row. ‘C’ is just before D. Study above statement and answer question below:

Who is at the starting of the row?

A: C

B: D

C: B

D: A

Q. New Education Policy (NEP), 2020 is goal to achieve 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in school education by the year?

A: 2026

B:  2030

C: 2035

D: 2040

Q. One TB (Tera Byte) approximately occupies or comprise which of the following data or space size:

A: 1000 KB

B: 1000 GB

C: 1024 KB

D: 1024 GB

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CUET General Test Question Paper

CUET General Test Most Repeated Questions

CUET UG 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026, must ensure to follow the below-mentioned preparation tips:

• Know the CUET UG syllabus 2026 subject wise
• Candidates must devise effective study techniques
• Students must solve CUET previous year question papers and CUET mock test to become familiar with pattern and syllabus
• Candidates must refer to the CUET's best books or their teachers and mentors for preparation.
• Student must:
    - Stay up to date with current affairs.
    - Practice regularly.
    - Manage exam stress.
    - Seek guidance from mentors and teachers.

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