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.

CUET UG: Type of Questions

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG), conducted by the National Testing Agency, is the gateway for admission to over 250 universities across India. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 must have a clear understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus, and subject-wise question types to perform well. As per the revised CUET UG 2026 exam pattern, the question paper will consist of objective-type (MCQ) questions, with 50 questions in each subject. The number of questions and exam duration remain uniform across all subjects, ensuring a standardised testing format. CUET UG scores are accepted by participating universities for admission to various undergraduate programmes. The CUET UG 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from May 11 to May 31, 2026. Read this article to know types of questions asked in CUET UG 2026 and how to prepare effectively.

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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:

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:

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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:

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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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