Is CUET syllabus based on CBSE syllabus?

No, CUET syllabus is not based on CBSE syllabus as claimed by Education Ministry in Rajya Sabha. The CUET exam is designed to assess the general understandig of the candidate in subjects he/she has opted for. CUET UG is on of the biggest UG entrance exam carnival conducted for admission in cebtral, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must check the detailed CUET syllabus and CUET question paper to become familiar with the important topics and type of questions asked in the exam.

Does the CUET syllabus also include chapters from Class 11?

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.

Which are the languages included in CUET UG?

CUET UG langauge section will now consist of 13 languages instead of 33 languages. The 13 langauges of CUET UG 2026 are: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Whereas, the languages which have been deleted are: Arabic, Bodo, Chinese, Dogri, French, German, Italian, Janpanese, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Manipuri, Nepali, Persian, Russian, Santhali, Sindhi, Spanish, Tibetan, Sanskrit.

Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?

Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits: Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions. Student can know repeated question types. Help students know weak and strong sections Helps in developing important skills. Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.

From where can I download CUET sample papers?

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below: Go to- CUET Question Paper Select CUET subject to download the question paper for Click on the tab download Create the login details for new registrations Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID Click on the link provided and save the PDF.

Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?

Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits: Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions. Student can know repeated question types. Help students know weak and strong sections Helps in developing important skills. Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.

What is the difficulty level of the CUET exam?

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.

What is the CUET marking scheme?

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.

What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

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.

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

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.

What is the CUET exam duration for each subject?

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.

What is the medium of CUET UG?

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is conducted Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu languages. Candidates must note that the selection of medium will be restricted to state/UTs. Refer the table below to know the mediums restricte to respective state/UTs: Language Examination Centres English All examination centres English and Hindi All examination centres English and Assamese Examination centres in Assam English and Bengali Examination centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands English and Gujarati Examination centres in Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu English and Kannada Examination centres in Karnataka English and Malayalam Examination centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep English and Marathi Examination centres in Maharashtra English and Odia Examination centres in Odisha English and Punjabi Examination centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi/New Delhi (Including Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) English and Tamil Examination centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands English and Telugu Examination centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana English and Urdu All examination centres in India

What is the total score in CUET UG?

CUET UG total marks is 250 Marks for each subject. Candidates can choose up to five CUET subjects. Each subject paper has 50 questions which will total to 250 marks for each subject. For every correct answer, candidate will get 5 marks. The CUET total marks will be uniform for all 37 subjects. The Total CUET subjects marks can vary depending on the number of subjects chosen by candidates. If three CUET subjects chosen: 750 total marks If four CUET subjects chosen: 1000 total marks If five CUET subjects chosen: 1250 total marks

What is the latest pattern for CUET UG exam?

The latest CUET UG exam pattern 2026 is updated in table below: Section Number of Questions Duration Language 50 60 Minutes Domain Specific 50 General Test 50

What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

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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