
CUET mock test 2026 will soon be released on the official NTA website, nta.ac.in. Candidates preparing for the CUET UG 2026 exam must practise mock tests regularly to know the latest exam pattern, question types, and CBT mode of examination. CUET mock tests are important because they help improve speed, time management, and the chances of scoring highly. Candidates can also identify the common mistakes to ignore for exam day. 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 will be held tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026, in computer-based mode (CBT). Each paper will have a duration of 60 minutes, and candidates can choose up to five subjects.
- How to Appear for CUET Mock Test 2026?
- What is CUET Mock Test Structure?
- Benefits of Taking CUET Mock Test 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on CUET Mock Test
How to Appear for CUET Mock Test 2026?
Candidates can attempt the official CUET UG mock test 2026 for free through the official NTA mock test portal. Practising these mock tests helps candidates get familiar with the CUET exam pattern, question format, and computer-based test (CBT) mode.
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on CUET Mock Test
Check frequently asked questions on CUET mock test below:
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.
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
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!
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.
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:
- Reading Comprehension
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Para Jumbles
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Phrasal Verbs
- Figure of Speech
- Error spotting
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.
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.
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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Answered 16 hours ago
No, the CUET-UG registrations for Apeejay Stya University BA (hons) admissions have been closed. CUET-UG 2026 registrations closed on Feb 26th. Candidates who failed to appear for the aforementioned entrance exam can still apply through their Class 12 board exam results.
For BA (hons) in Journalism a
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Answered 16 hours ago
No, CUET-UG is not a compulsory entrance exam for BA (hons) admissions at Apeejay Stya University. Selection of candidates is based mostly on merit in Class 12 board exams. However, BA (hons) in Journalism and Mass Communication admissions are based on the written test conducted by Apeejay Stya Univ
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Answered 17 hours ago
No, CUET is not compulsory to take admission in Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya. Candidates who wish to take admission in this college, have to go to the official website of college and fill the application form for their preffered course. Final seats are allocated based on merit in last qualifying exam
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Answered 17 hours ago
Yes, students can get admission in Maharaja Surajmal Institute BBA without CUET. The main exam for shortlisting is IPUCET. Students have to score well in CET and then participate in online counselling to get selected.
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Answered 17 hours ago
Yes, Maharaja Surajmal Institute doe accept CUET. However, it is not the primary exam for admissions. Students have to appear for the IPUCET and go through online counselling. The CUET-based admissions are given only against the vacant seats.
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Answered 18 hours ago
No, the CUET-UG registrations for the academic year 2026 have been closed on Feb 26th. Thus, candidates who failed to apply for the exam will have to apply through their Class 12 board exam scores for Apeejay Stya University BSc admissions.
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Answered 18 hours ago
No, th CUET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for Apeejay Stya University BSc admissions. The institute decides the admission for BSc course based on merit in Class 12 board exams. However, candidates can apply for BSc admissions through CUET-UG scores, if they have appeared for the exam.
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Answered 20 hours ago
No, KIIT School of Public Health is not under CUET. The college instead accepts KIITEE exam. It is an online exam conducted for admission to different programmes offered at the college. Students have to appear for the exam to get a seat at KSPH.
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Answered 21 hours ago
No, the CUET-UG registrations for Apeejay Stya University BTech admission 2026 has been closed. The CUET-UG 2026 registrations closed on February 26th. Candidates who are still looking to apply for Apeejay Stya University BTech courses can try to apply for the written test conducted by the institute
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Answered 3 days ago
College of Vocational Studies CUET UG cutoff 2025 for the BAMS course was released for admission to several All India categories in the form of opening and closing scores.
The overall closing scores varied between 133.15 and 498.87 for all categories. The General AI category students faced the stric
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Is CUET-UG registration still open for Apeejay Stya University BA (hons) admission?