How do I select the domain subjects for CUET UG?

Go on the official website of university/organaisation. Check the courses offered and eligibility test that they should appear in for admission to desired course. The choice of language/domain subject and General test will depend upon the course and university. Candidates will be able to opt for one or more tests as per the requirement of the course and university from the following sections: Section I - 13 Languages Section II - 23 Domain Specific Subjects Section III - General Test

In which mode is CUET exam conducted?

CUET UG exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test Mode. The examination is scheduled in multiple slots depending on the number of registrations for CUET. In this mode of examination, candidates are required to appear for exam online and answer the questions on deskptop with the help of mouse.

Which are the languages included in CUET UG?

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

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.

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 2027 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 concept clarity, candidates may refer to the class 11th resources. NTA CUET 2027 exam will be scheduled in May/June 2027, tentatively. Candidates preparing for board examinations must prepare well for the CUET exam along.

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.

What is CUET UG exam?

Common University Entrance Test/ CUET UG is an entrance exam. It is conducted for admission to UG programs offered by various central, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates willing to take admission to undergraduation programme in streams like Science, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management must appear for CUET UG exam when conducted. This entrance examination assesses candidates at various levels: Language, domain knowledge and general aptitude. CUET UG is conducted annually in computer based mode. CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 300 universities across India.

How many questions are asked in CUET UG exam?

As per the CUET UG exam pattern - The question paper will include 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The CUET UG exam will be conducted for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects, and general test. Each subject will consist of 50 MCQs and there will be no optional questions. All questions are mandatory to attempt. For every wrong answer, a negative marking of one mark will be applied.

What programs does CUET UG provide admission for?

CUET UG is conducted for admission to more than 260 universities across India. List of programs offered through CUET UG are: Bachelor of Arts (B.A) B.A (Hons.) Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Bachelor of Sience (B.Sc.) (Hons.) Bachelor of Vocational studies B.Sc-M.Sc. Integrated program Integrated M. Optometry Integrated M.A Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Hons.) Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA (FIA)] Bachelor of Business Economics (BBE) Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Which subjects have been removed in CUET UG?

UGC has announced the deletion of 26 subjects from CUET UG 2025 onwards. CUET UG 20 foreign languages and six domain subjects have been removed. Check the list below to know the name of the subjects: Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese) Domain Subjetcs (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics)

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 latest pattern for CUET UG exam?

Candidates can see the table showing the latest CUET UG exam pattern 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 with your query! All the best!

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

CUET 2027 Exam Pattern: Section-wise Pattern, Marking Scheme & Number of Questions

Updated on Oct 7, 2026 10:20 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

CUET exam pattern 2027 is expected to change. As per the latest information, NTA may revise the CUET exam pattern from 2027. The proposed changes include, the reduction in number of questions, exam timings and number of mandatory subjects. Once confirmed, the same will be updated on this page.

The CUET exam pattern consists of a language test, domain-specific subject exams and a general test. CUET UG exam pattern details information about number of sections, exam duration, mode of examination and format of the question paper. Candidates preparing for the CUET UG must be aware of the exam pattern. CUET 2027 question paper will carry objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The medium of the CUET question paper will be English, and candidates can choose from 12 regional languages. Know the latest CUET UG exam pattern on this page.

Table of contents

CUET 2027 Exam Pattern - Highlights
CUET 2027 Exam Pattern- Section Wise
CUET UG 2027 Total Marks & Marking Scheme
CUET UG 2027 Section-Wise Important Topics
FAQs on CUET Exam Pattern

CUET 2027 Exam Pattern - Highlights

The following table brings the highlights of the CUET exam pattern 2027:

Particulars	Details
Mode of the examination	Computer-Based Test
Number of Slots	Three to four
Exam timing	To be Mentioned in CUET date-sheet
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
CUET UG sections	Section 1 - Language Section 2 - Domain Subject Section 3 - General Aptitude Test
Total number of Questions	50 across all subjects
Negative marking	Yes
Marking Scheme	+5 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer
Medium of CUET exam	13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Number of domain subjects	23
Expected Changes for CUET 2027 Pattern	Single exam day pattern 40 or 45 minutes per subject 35 to 40 questions per paper Four subjects

Also Read: What type of questions are asked in CUET?

CUET 2027 Exam Pattern- Section Wise

Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must be familiar with the exam pattern. Table below details the CUET exam pattern:

CUET Exam Structure
Section	Number of Questions	Duration
Section I- Language	50 Questions	60 minutes for all subjects
Section II- Domain Specific	50 Questions
Section III- General Test	50 Questions

Note: The National Testing Agency will prescribe the exam pattern for CUET UG 2027 in its information bulletin, to be released tentatively in January 2027.

CUET Exam Pattern 2027: Section-wise Details

Check below to know the detailed CUET 2027 exam pattern:

Section 2- Domain-Specific Subjects

While choosing the domain-specific subjects, candidates can choose the CUET subjects irrespective of the subjects studied in class 12th. However, they are advised to review the university's brochure to select domain-specific subjects. As per the CUET exam pattern, domain-specific subjects are as follows:

Accountancy/ Book Keeping
Agriculture
Anthropology
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices
Economics/ Business Economics
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts
Geography/Geology
Home Science
History
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Mass Media/ Mass Communication
Performing Arts
Sanskrit

Section 3- General Aptitude Test

This section can be opted by candidates for discontinued subjects, Vocational/Open Eligibility/Cross Stream/any other as applicable UG courses. It is an optional section that the candidate can choose as per the requirement of the participating CUET university.

Note: In case of any change in the list of UG subjects, the same will be updated by NTA in its CUET UG 2027 brochure.

CUET UG 2027 Total Marks & Marking Scheme

CUET total marks are 250 for each subject. The total marks also depend on the number of subjects opted. Each CUET subject will follow the marking scheme below:

Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
Any incorrect option marked will be given a 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.

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CUET UG 2027 Section-Wise Important Topics

Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2027 exam can check the table below to know section-wise important topics. The detailed topics for each subject will be shared by NTA in CUET syllabus 2027.

Section	Question Types
Section I- Language	Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary), Grammar, and Verbal Ability
Section II- Domain Specific	MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only
Section III- General Test	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning