CUET BFA Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

The following table brings the highlights of the CUET exam pattern 2026:

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Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must be familiar with the exam pattern. Table below details the CUET exam pattern 2026:

CUET UG Marking Scheme

CUET total marks are 250. The marking scheme as per NTA is given 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 Syllabus 2026 for Commerce Students

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CUET Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Details

Check below to know the detailed CUET 2026 exam pattern:

Section 2- Domain-Specific Subjects

Candidates, while choosing the domain-specific subjects, can choose the CUET subjects irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th. Candidates are advised to review the university's brochure to select domain-specific subjects. As per CUET exam pattern 2026, domain-specific subjects are as follows:

1. Accountancy/ Book Keeping
2. Agriculture
3. Anthropology
4. Biology
5. Business Studies
6. Chemistry
7. Computer Science/ Informatics Practices
8. Economics/ Business Economics
9. Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts
10. Geography/Geology
11. Home Science
12. History
13. Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
14. Environmental Science
15. Mathematics
16. Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga
17. Physics
18. Political Science
19. Psychology
20. Sociology
21. Mass Media/ Mass Communication
22. Performing Arts
23. 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.

CUET Exam Pattern Subject-wise

Check the table below to read more on CUET exam pattern 2026 subject wise:

Candidates willing to appear for CUET UG, must check the important guidelines about CUET examination.

• The medium of the CUET will be in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Refer the table below to know the language-wise exam centres:

• Candidates will be able to exercise the option of selecting the language while filling the application form. 

• Flexibility is provided to help a candidate apply for many Universities depending on their eligibility conditions. Candidates can choose a maximum of five CUET subjects. 

• The examination will be held on multiple days in three shifts, depending upon the number of candidates registering for CUET 2026 and subject choices.

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NTA is likely to release CUET UG 2026 mock tests for practice purposes. Along with the question papers, mock tests are also important tools of preparation. To take CUET UG mock tests, you can enroll into the tests offered by different coaching institutes. Along with taking the tests, you should also get those analysed regularly by your mentors or teachers. Based on the analysis, you will get a thorough idea about your preparation level and the areas to improve. Taking regular CUET mock tests will also help you build a proper exam day strategy, which will help you decide the order of the sections to attempt, time management, strategy to select backup questions, etc. 

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CUET 2026 Notification

Step by Step Guide to Fill CUET 2026 Application Form?

CUET Vs JEE Vs NEET

NTA releases the CUET UG syllabus on the official website. One of the main differences between the CUET syllabus 2026 with other entrance exams such as JEE Main and NEET is that, while the former is only a Class 12 syllabus, the other two exams test candidates' knowledge of both Class 11 and Class 12 chapters and topics. CUET UG syllabus 2026 varies from subject to subject. Before starting the preparation, candidates must have downloaded the subject-wise CUET syllabus PDFs. The number of units or chapters and topics varies from subject to subject. Hence, candidates must prepare according to the subjects opted by them.

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Check frequently asked questions on CUET exam pattern below: