CUET B Voc, Integrated BSc BEd Analysis 2026: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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CUET 2026 exam analysis will be released soon after exam is conducted. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in online mode. Candidates who will appear for CUET UG 2026 exam can check the all CUET subject-wise analysis, memory-based questions and student reaction here. NTA is expected to conduct CUET UG 2026 exam between in May/June in CBT format.

Table of contents
  • CUET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • CUET Exam Analaysis 2026
  • CUET UG 2025 Question Paper & Answer Key PDF
  • CUET 2025 Question Paper Analysis
  • FAQs Regarding CUET Analysis
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CUET 2026 Exam Pattern

CUET UG 2026 will be held in CBT mode. The questions are in objective and multiple choice (MCQ) format. The CUET exam pattern 2026 is given in the table below.

Section

Number of Questions

Duration

Section I

50 Questions

60 minutes

Section II

50 Questions

60 minutes

Section III

50 Questions

60 minutes

Each question carries 5 marks, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the CUET marking scheme?
A: 

NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2026:

  • 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.
Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?
A: 

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 2026 there are 37 subjects- 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirement.

Candidates must attempt all the questions of the subjects selected. However, candidates must keep in mind the negative marking and select the options carefully.

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CUET Exam Analaysis 2026

Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 exam analysis will be updated soon after the exam is conducted. Candidates can check CUET subject wise exam analysis, student reaction and important questions asked. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held in May/June for 23 domain subjects, 13 langugaes and General Aptitude Test.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
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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 mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, students will get +5 marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. 

Q:   What is the difficulty level of the CUET exam?
A: 

The difficulty level of the CUET exam varies between moderate and tough. Since the CUET UG exam is held for multiple subjects and slots, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. Sometimes, the difficulty level may also vary for different slots. While for the well-prepared candidates, the difficulty level will be low, for the underprepared students, the level of difficulty will be on the higher side.  

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CUET UG 2025 Question Paper & Answer Key PDF

Check the table below to download the CUET UG 2025 question paper and CUET answer key PDF for all subjects:

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CUET 2025 Question Paper Analysis

CUET UG 2025 question paper analysis and answer key have been updated after the exam is over. CUET 2025 was conducted from May 13 to June 03, 2025. Shiksha has provided day and subject-wise CUET exam analysis and memory-based questions.

Also Read: CUET 2025 Answer Key

CUET UG 2025 Analysis

CUET Subject

Difficulty Level

Topics and Weightage

CUET General Test

Moderately difficult

  • Percentages (1 question)
  • Ratios (1-2 questions)
  • Time and Work (2-3 questions)
  • Upstream, downstream (1-2 questions)
  • Mean, median and mode (1-2 questions)
  • Any other topic (Permutation and combination)
  • Mensuration (1-2 questions)
  • SI and CI (1 question)
  • Reasoning (7-12 questions)

CUET Economics

Easy to moderate

  • Introduction to Microeconomics (2-3 questions)
  • Consumer Behaviour and Demands (3-4 questions)
  • Producer Behaviour and Surplus (2-3 questions)
  • Forms of Market and Price Determination (1-2 questions)
  • Simple Application of tools of Demand and Supply Curve (1-2 questions)
  • National Income (4-5 questions)
  • Determinations of Income and Employment (2-3 questions)
  • Money and Banking (2-23 questions)
  • Government Budget and Economy (2 questions)
  • Balanance of Payments (2-3 questions)
  • GST based case study (5 questions)
  • Numericals (3-4 questions)

CUET English

Easy

  • Synonyms (2-3 questions)
  • Antonyms (2-3 questions)
  • Idioms and Phrases (5 questions)
  • Parajumbles (5 questions)
  • Reading Comprehension Passages (3 passages) (Malnutrition and Story-based) (less weightage as compared to last year)
  • Vocabulary-based question (5-6 questions) (For example, Expose, Pragmatic)
  • Rearrangement 
  • Grammar questions (Parts of Speech, etc.)

CUET Physics

Moderate

  • A balanced paper covering the complete Class 12 syllabus.
  • Included a fair mix of numerical problems and formula-based questions.
  • No tricky or out-of-syllabus questions, with many concepts directly aligned with NCERT textbook content.

CUET Business Studies

Moderate

  • Nature and significance of Management (5-6 questions)
  • Principles of Management (2-3 questions)
  • Business Environment (3-4 questions)
  • Planning (2 questions)
  • Organising (5 questions)
  • Staffing (6 questions)
  • Direction (4-5 questions)
  • Controlling (4-5 questions)
  • Business Management (1 case study)
  • Marketing (5-6 questions, one case study)
  • Consumer Protection (2 questions)
  • Entrepreurship Development (2 questions)

CUET Political Science

Easy to Moderate

  • Era of One Party Dominance (1-2 questions)
  • Nation Building and its Problems (1 question)
  • Politics of Palnned Development (2-3 questions)
  • India's external relations (2-3 questions)
  • Restoration of Congress System (2-3 questions)
  • Crisis of the Constitutional Order (1-2 questions)
  • Regional Aspirations and Conflicts (3-4 questions)
  • Democratic Upsurge and Collation Politics (1-2 questions)
  • Recent Issues and Challenges (1-2 questions)
  • Emergency (4-5 questions)
  • Collapse of Bipolarity (2-3 questions)
  • Comptemporary South Asia (7-8 questions)
  • International Organisations (1-2 questions)

CUET Chemistry

Easy to Moderate

  • Entirely NCERT-based paper, no questions asked from outside the prescribed syllabus.
  • Fact-based and straightforward, with most questions directly picked from Class 12 Chemistry NCERT.

 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will CUET UG exam duration vary for each subject?
A: 

No, CUET UG exam duration will not vary for each subject. The exam duration will be unform for all CUET subjects that is 60 minutes. Candidates will be required to attempt 50 questions within the given time limit. The marking scheme of each question remains the same.

Q:   How is CUET UG cut off calculated?
A: 

The CUET UG cut off is determined by CUET participating universities seperately. Parameters on the basis of which CUET UG cut off is released are:

  • Total number of candidates that appeared for the CUET UG exam
  • The number of seats offered by the participating universities through CUET UG
  • The difficulty level of the CUET exam
  • Overall performance of the test takers (pass percentage/ score range, etc.)

CUET cut off is based on the percentile of the candidate. To calculate the CUET percentile following formula is applied:

100*Number of candidates appeared in the session with a raw score is equal to or less than a candidate/ total number of candidates appeared for CUET UG.

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FAQs Regarding CUET Analysis

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Answered 19 hours ago

Yes, the 2026 registrations for the CUET exam have been opened at this point of time. Candidates can apply for the CUET 2026 until January 30th 2026. The admissions to the BBA course at Graphic Era Deemed to be University are also open. Thus, candidates should try to register for the exam as soon as

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 19 hours ago

No, the CUET exam for BBA admissions at Graphic Era Deemed to be University is not a mandatory entrance exam. Candidates who wish to gain admissions into the BBA courses offered by Graphic Era Deemed to be University need to clear their Class 12 board exams only to be able to apply.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 20 hours ago

No, the CUET is not mandatory for BCA students who wish to apply for scholarships at Graphic Era Deemed to be University. Student selection for the Graphic Era Deemed to be University BCA scholarships is decided on either merit basis in last qualifying exam or the CUET score. Students without CUET r

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 21 hours ago

Yes, candidates who wish to appear for the CUET to qualify for Graphic Era Deemed to be University BCA scholarships can apply for the exam. The registrations are scheduled to be closed on January 30th 2026. Candidates can also apply for BCA scholarships through the scores obtained in Class 12 board

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Dual marksheets may be issued by NIOS to their students leading to confusion when applying for the CUET and subsequently gaining university admission. From an application point of view, CUET accepts valid NIOS marksheets as long as the required information is displayed on one marksheet with all the

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ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

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Yes, the CUET 2026 registrations are open for Hansraj College BSc admissions. Candidates can start to apply for CUET registrations from January 3rd till January 30th. The Hansraj College BSc admissions will be concuded during the CUET CSAS counseling which will be scheduled after the CUET result has

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Saurabh Khanduri

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THe CUET registration deadline has been scheduled on January 30th 2026. The date for Hansraj College BSc admission has not been revealed yet. The CUET exam is scheduled to take place from May 11th - May 31st 2026. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No, CUET is not mandatory for Jindal School of Languages and Literature admissions. While the institute does accept CUET scores, students can alternatively submit other exam scores as well. The other accepted exams include JSAT
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Sanjana Srivastava

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Answered 4 days ago

No, CUET scores are not compulsory for admissions into the BA course at Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability. The college accepts other online entrance tests/ national or international level entrance tests, such as JSAT/ SAT/ ACT. Thus, CUET is one of the accepted entrance tests for enrol

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Krishnendu Kumar

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Answered 6 days ago

To prepare for CUET Mathematics exam effectively, students must ideally give two to three hours practice. Students must focus on previous year qiuestion papers and mock tests to prepare well for exam. Daily practice and consistency will help candidate score 250 marks in exam.

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