CUET UG Mock Test 2026: Get Free Online Practice Papers

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CUET UG 2026 Exam

11 May '26 - 31 May '26

Shruti Garg
Updated on May 21, 2026 15:11 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

Overview

CUET UG mock test 2026 is expected to be released on the official website soon. When released, candidates can appear for the mock test at nta.ac.in. CUET mock test 2026 will help candidates stay updated with the exam pattern, important topics and difficulty level. After completing the CUET UG syllabus, candidates should focus on solving mock tests along with the CUET previous year question papers, and sample papers to strengthen their preparation. The CUET UG 2026 exam is being between May 11 and May 31, 2026, in computer-based mode (CBT). Each paper will last 60 minutes, and candidates can choose up to five subjects.

Table of contents
  • How to Appear for CUET Mock Test 2026?
  • Benefits of Taking CUET Mock Test 2026
  • What is CUET Mock Test Structure?
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on CUET Mock Test
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How to Appear for CUET Mock Test 2026?

If NTA releases the CUET UG mock test, candidates can follow the steps below to appear for the mock test. 

How to Attempt CUET UG Mock Test 2026 Online

Follow the steps below to access the NTA CUET mock test 2026:

  • Visit the official website: nta.ac.in/Quiz
  • Select 'CUET (UG)' exam from the dropdown menu
  • Choose the subject/paper to attempt
  • Click on the Login button
  • Carefully read all the instructions displayed on the screen
  • Click on Proceed to start the CUET mock test

Candidates can download the CUET previous year question papers to practice. NTA has released the CUET PYQ PDFs for 23 domain subjects, 13 languages and general test.

 

CUET Previous Year Question Papers PDF

CUET 2025 Question Paper CUET 2024 Question Paper
CUET 2023 Question Paper CUET 2022 Question Paper

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is CUET UG General Test difficult?
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The CUET General Test is moderate in difficulty level. The exam is not very difficult if the candidate is prepared well for the exam. CUET General Test assess candidate's basic aptitude, reasoning and general awareness. CUET General Test includes topics like percentages, profit & loss, ratio & proportions, time & work, simple compound & interest and may more topics in class 12th NCERT curriculum.

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:   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.

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Benefits of Taking CUET Mock Test 2026

Some of the key benefits of taking CUET mock tests include:

  • Helps students build exam readiness and boosts confidence before the actual CUET exam
  • Simulates a real exam environment, allowing candidates to practice under exam-like conditions
  • Improves accuracy and speed while solving questions
  • Provides a clear understanding of the CUET exam pattern and difficulty level
  • Helps students identify weak sections and focus on improvement
  • Develops effective time management skills for better performance in the CUET exam

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the languages included in CUET UG?
A: 

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.

Q:   Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?
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Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:

  1. Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.

  2. Student can know repeated question types.

  3. Help students know weak and strong sections

  4. Helps in developing important skills.

  5. Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.

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What is CUET Mock Test Structure?

The CUET UG mock test is similar to the actual exam pattern. It helps students understand how the real test will be conducted in computer-based mode (CBT). The mock test is divided into the same sections as the prescribed exam pattern:

  • Language: Includes reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar-based questions
  • Domain Subjects: Subject-specific questions based on the Class 12 NCERT syllabus
  • General Aptitude Test: Covers logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general knowledge, and current affairs

Each CUET UG mock test paper will have:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Each subject will be of 60 minute duration
  • Standard marking for all subjects (correct answer +5, negative marking for wrong answers)
  • On-screen tools like timer, a question palette, and a panel to experience the real CBT environment

 

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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:   How many answer choices will be there in CUET UG?
A: 

CUET UG 2026 question paper will include four answer options for each question. Candidates must read the questions carefully and mark any one of the options which is correct. Candidates will get negative marking for every wrong answer. Hence, candidates must attempt questions carefully  to avoid any negative marking.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on CUET Mock Test

Check frequently asked questions on CUET mock test below:

Q:   What is the total score in CUET UG?
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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
Q:   Which CUET subjects do I have to study for DU admissions?
A: 

For Delhi University admission through CUET UG, candidates must select the subjects studied in class 12th and those that meet the preferred DU UG course requirements. CUET subject mapping is an important criterion for admission to Delhi University. The key requirements for CUET subjects vary by course. To check the CUET subject combination criteria, candidates must visit the official NTA CUET website.

Q:   What is the medium of CUET UG?
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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:

LanguageExamination Centres
EnglishAll examination centres
English and HindiAll examination centres
English and AssameseExamination centres in Assam
English and BengaliExamination centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 
English and GujaratiExamination centres in Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
English and KannadaExamination centres in Karnataka
English and MalayalamExamination centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
English and MarathiExamination centres in Maharashtra
English and OdiaExamination centres in Odisha
English and PunjabiExamination centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi/New Delhi (Including Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida)
English and TamilExamination centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
English and TeluguExamination centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
English and UrduAll examination centres in India
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.

Q:   What is the latest pattern for CUET UG exam?
A: 

Candidates can see the table showing the latest CUET UG exam pattern 2026 below -

Section

Number of Questions

Duration

Language

50

 60 Minutes

Domain Specific

50

General Test

50

Note: The exam pattern is taken from official website of the conducting body and can be changed if instructed by it.

Hope this helps your query! All the best!

Q:   What is DU CUET syllabus?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test syllabus for Delhi University consists of three sections- Language, Domain subjects and General Aptitude Test. The syllabus for CUET domain subjects is entirely based on NCERT curriculum. Candidates can check the subject-wise CUET UG syllabus at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA has prescribed syllabus for 37 subjects. Admission to Delhi University through CUET requires appearing in subjects passed in class 12th.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
A: 

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:   Who releases CUET UG syllabus?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test syllabus is released by National Testing Agency, the conducting body. NTA issues the CUET UG syllabus with the release of official examination notification. Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam can download the subject-wise CUET syllabus PDF. NTA has released the CUET UG 2026 syllabus for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test.

Q:   What are the important topics for English Language section in CUET UG?
A: 

CUET English question paper focuses on reading comprehension, gramar and vocabulary. Based on previous year question paper analysis of CUET English, candidates can check the list of top 10 important topics for English language section in CUET UG:

  1. Reading Comprehension
  2. Synonyms and Antonyms
  3. Idioms & Phrases
  4. One Word Substitution
  5. Para Jumbles
  6. Active and Passive Voice
  7. Direct and Indirect Speech
  8. Phrasal Verbs
  9. Figure of Speech
  10. Error spotting
Q:   What is CUET UG exam duration and slot?
A: 

CUET UG 2026 exam duration for each subject is 60 minutes. National Testing Agency will announce the CUET slot timings soon. NTA decides the number of slots and timings based on number of candidates applied for the exam. It is expected that CUET exam will be held in three slots on each day.

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