CUET BBA 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 can check the all CUET subject-wise analysis, memory-based questions and student reaction here. NTA is expected to conduct CUET UG 2026 between May 11 and May 31, 2026 CBT format.

Table of contents
  • CUET Exam Analaysis 2026
  • CUET 2025 Question Paper Analysis
  • CUET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • FAQs Regarding CUET Analysis
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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 tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in CBT mode. The exam will be conducted for 23 domain subjects, 13 langugaes and General Aptitude Test.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the difficulty level of the CUET exam?
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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.  

Q:   What is the CUET marking scheme?
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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:   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. 

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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:   How is CUET UG cut off calculated?
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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.

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.

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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:   Does the CUET syllabus also include chapters from Class 11?
A: 

No, class 11th subject syllabus is not included in CUET UG exam. Students who are preparing for CUET 2026 exam must focus on class 12th NCERT curriculum. NTA prescribes the CUET UG syllabus on its official website. Candidates must be familar the detailed syllabus mentioned on the NTA CUET official website- cuet.nta.nic.in. However, for better concepts clarity, candidates may refer to the class 11th resources.

NTA CUET 2026 exam will be scheduled in May/June 2026 tentatively. Candidates preparing for board examinations must prepare well for the CUET exam along.

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

Q:   What is the CUET exam duration for each subject?
A: 

As per CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:

Section I- Languages 

Section II- Domain Subject

Section III- General Test

Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Candidates will not be given extra time.

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FAQs Regarding CUET Analysis

Check frequently asked questions on CUET analysis below:

Q:   How to apply for counselling after CUET?
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After obtaining the CUET results, candidates will be able to apply for CUET counselling for various participating universities. To apply for CUET UG counselling, candidates can follow the process below;

  • Register for the CUET cousnelling process on official website of participating university
  • Fill the CUET UG admission application form like CSAS UG for DU, BHU UET application form for BHU and so forth.
  • Upload the CUET UG scorecard or enter the marks obtained in the eligible subjects
  • Declaration of admission status/ CUET cut off
  • Visit the university for verification of documents and pay the admission fee
Q:   What is a good score in CUET UG?
A: 

On analysing the CUET UG cut off for the academic year 2025-26, scoring above 700 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Candidates scoring above 700 may fall in the category of 95+ percentile. Candidates can get admission to top central  universities like University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and other universities in the desired course. Given below is the range that is considered good for admission:

  • Very Good Score: 700 and above
  • Good Score: 650 and above
Q:   Which are the central universities accepting CUET UG scores?
Q:   What is CUET UG cut off for top courses?
A: 

CUET UG cut off will vary from course to course and universities. To know the cut off for CUET UG courses, candidates must stay updated with the notification released by the universities for admissions. As per the previous year analysis, candidates can expect the CUET UG cut off for various top courses under Arts, Commerce and Science as mentioned below:

UniversityCUET cutoff link
Delhi UniversityCUET DU Cutoff
Allahabad UniversityCUET AU cutoff
Banaras Hindu UniversityCUET BHU cutoff
Q:   How many universities accept CUET score?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score 2026 will be accepted by more than 205 universities (central, state, private and deemed) across India. On the basis of the CUET UG score, candidates are offered admission to UG programme of the participating colleges. Candidates applying for admission to UG programme must ensure to check the course eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

Some of the top CUET accepting universities with NIRF ranking 2024 are:

NameStateNIRF Rank 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityDelhi2
Jamia Millia IslamiaDelhi3
Banaras Hindu UniversityUttar Pradesh5
University of DelhiDelhi6
Aligarh Muslim UniversityUttar Pradesh8
Q:   What is CUET UG provisional answer key?
A: 

National testing Agency (NTA) releases the provisional CUET answer key soon after the exam is conducted. In the CUET UG provisional answer key candidates can check the correct options for each question and their markes responses. On release of the CUET UG provisional answer key, candidates are given the opportunity to challenge the answer key before the declaration of results. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided by the conducting body, candidates can raise objections with justification/evidence. If found correct, CUET answer key is revised and is released soon after. 

CUET UG 2025 provisional answer key has been at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their recorded responses and CUET answer key. Candidates will be able to challenge the CUET UG provisional answer key in three days window.

Q:   How can I access the CUET UG cut off list?
A: 

Students can access the CUET UG cut off list only after the cut offs are released by the CUET UG participating universities. The following steps should be followed to access the CUET cut off list of universities candidate is desirous to take admission in.

  • Visit the official website of the applied and participating institutes
  • On the homepage, click on the link to the current academic session CUET Cut Off
  • A new login page will open on screen. Enter the credentials and submit
  • Now, you can access the CUET UG cut off list when released

The above steps will be applicable only if instittues release the CUET UG cut offs. Otherwise, if the institutes release merit lists carrying their scores, then the minimum score would be considered as the CUET UG cut off. Universities like Delhi University does not released CUET cut off. Candidates will know the college/course allocated on the basis of the preferences filled by the candidate while filling the application form.

Q:   I am a class 12th board topper. Do I need to participate in CUET UG counselling or will I be offered direct admission?
A: 

Yes, candidate will have to participate in CUET UG counselling process even if they are class 12th topper. Candidates cannnot get direct admission to central universities without CUET. Class 12th marks are generally used for tie breaking criteria only.

Q:   What is expected CUET cutoff?
A: 

CUET cutoff vary from college to college. However if a candidate is seeking admission to top central universities in India they must score aboe 750 marks to get admission in top courses like B.Com Hons., B.A Eco Hons. B.Sc and so forth. For admission to good colleges, candidate must score above 650 marks in CUET 2026.

Q:   When will JMI release CUET cutoff?
A: 

Jamia Milia Islamia releases the CUET merit list instead of CUET cutoff list. Candidates who will be shortlisted can check their names on the merit list when released. JMI releases the CUET merit list soon after the declaration of CUET results. 

Q:   When and where to download CUET cutoff?
A: 

CUET UG 2026 cutoff will be released by the accepting universities. Candidates can check the CUET cutoff on the official website of accepting universities soon after the declaration of results.

Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?
A: 

CUET UG Language section will include 50 questions. Candidates must attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.

The language section will check candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section, candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam. 

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Answered 13 hours ago

No, you cannot "stack" or combine scholarships. You can apply using either your Class XII Board marks or your CUET 2026 percentile, whichever gives you the highest percentage of scholarship. The university will award the single best scholarship you qualify for, provided seats are still available in

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Rashmi Karan

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Alpha Arts and Science College, Chennai selects candidates for BCom programme based on their qualifying exam scores. Candidates only need to pass Class 12 to get admission. Hence, aspirants do not have to pass CUET for admission in BCom programme of Alpha Arts and Science College, Chennai.

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Nishtha Shukla

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CUET UG Computer Science total marks are 250. The question paper will include 50 questions of 5 marks each. For every correct answer, candidate will get 5 marks and for every wrong answer 1 mark will be deducted.

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Mamona Shukla

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Answered Yesterday

CUET UG Computer Science question paper will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions. All questions are compulsory to attempt. The CUET UG Computer Science paper is conducted for 60 minutes.

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Nishtha Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, students can admissions at DIHRM without appearing for CUET exam. The admissions to DIHRM are entrance based. Students need to appear for IPU CET exam & take part in the counselling process of IP University.

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Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

CUET UG English exam is moderate in difficulty level. Howver, the level of competition is high, since more than 70% candidates appear for the CUET English exam every year. Candidates can download the CUET previous year question papers to analyse the difficulty level.

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, CUET UG 2026 English syllabus has been officially released. Candidates can now check the detailed CUET UG English syllabus or download the PDF to prepare for exam.

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

CUET UG English section will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions. All questions are compulsory to attempt. The CUET UG English paper is conducted for a duration of 60 minutes.

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Nishtha Datta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, students can get into the university without giving CUET exam for BSc course. For BS c, merit based admissions are taken followed by an interview round.

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Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

No, Jai Hind College is not under CUET. Students are offered seats purely on a merit basis for all the programmes. The college considers past academic performance while shortlisting the candidates.

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Pallavi Karan

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