CUET BTech, Integrated MTech Preparation 2026: Tips, Strategy & Guide

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Updated on Sep 17, 2025 10:41 IST

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CUET preparation is crucial given the competitive nature of the exam, which over 10 lakh candidates take. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held tentatively in May/June. Students must plan their CUET UG 2026 preparation accordingly. Students must prepare well and study to score well on the exam. Read on to learn how to schedule your time to prepare for the exam, major topics to prepare from and more!

CUET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to over 210 universities, including 47 central universities, 27 State Universities, 22 Deemed Universities, 110 Private Universities, and seven others.

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Step Wise CUET UG Preparation Tips
How to prepare for CUET 2026?
Books to read for CUET Preparation 2026
CUET Topper Tips
FAQs Regarding CUET Preparation

Step Wise CUET UG Preparation Tips

Wondering how to start with the preparation for CUET UG 2026? Follow the easy steps below to start with the UG admission journey:

Step 1: Go through the CUET syllabus 2026 thoroughly.

Step 2: Understand the CUET exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.

Step 3: Get all the study material for CUET such as prep books and previous years' question papers to help better understand what to expect in the exam.

Step 4: Create a monthly timetable on how much material to cover daily.

Step 5: Solve question papers, sample papers and mock tests.

Also Read: CUET 2026 Last-Minute Preparation Strategy and Tips

How to prepare for CUET 2026?

CUET is an all-India entrance exam that is highly competitive and candidates appearing for the exam need to have a strategy and aim in order to score well and qualify. Aspirants can go through the following prep strategy methods while preparing for CUET.

Know exam pattern for CUET

CUET exam pattern is such that question papers for almost all the courses contain a total of 160 multiple-choice questions, out of which candidates have to attempt around 130 questions within three hours duration. The total number of questions has changed as compared to last year.

Candidates can refer to the table below for further clarification:

The table below brings the broad structure of the exam in terms of the number of questions in each section along with the duration.

Section	Number of Questions	Question Types
Section IA	50 Questions	Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary)
Section II	50 Questions	Input text can be used for MCQ-based questions MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only
Section III	50 Questions	Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions 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

Marking scheme: Candidates will be awarded five marks for each correct answer. There will be a negative marking of -1 mark for each incorrect answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.

Know the CUET Syllabus

To perform well in the CUET test, candidates have to thoroughly go through the syllabus. Aspirants need to strategise their plans on a monthly, weekly and daily basis. There is no success without hard work and to qualify for the entrance exam, candidates can prepare better by knowing which topics to cover in-depth and which require superficial knowledge. The candidate can do so as per the below-mentioned pointers:

Make a list of topics, subject-wise
Segregate the subjects and topics into easy and difficult as per personal experience.
Note down topics that will carry maximum weightage (as per previous year’s question papers).

Go through the Preparation books

In order to perform well in the CUET exam, candidates need to make a list of books from which they should study for the entrance exam. Candidates are advised to purchase at least two to three prep books for CUET, depending on the course applied for. The books can help aspirants determine which topics to cover and study along with what to expect for the entrance exam. For the programme applied for, candidates need only buy the books according to the course.

Prepare a TimeTable

Candidates need to make a timetable on what topics to cover when, which subjects require high priority and how much to cover on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Aspirants are advised to create a daily plan and while preparing a timetable, special attention should be given to completing the CUET syllabus. Revise the syllabus and content, attempt as many question papers, mock papers and previous years' question papers to better help prepare. Through this, a candidate can have a fair idea of what to expect in the entrance exam.

Refer to Past Year’s Question Papers

Candidates appearing for the CUET 2026 exam are advised to solve the last five years question papers to help better understand the exam pattern and format of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam. Through the previous questions, candidates can understand which subjects are given high importance and topics which can help the aspirant score better in the exam.

Also Read:

CUET UG Commerce Previous Year Question Papers

CUET UG Science Previous Year Question Papers

Solve sample papers and Mock tests

The best way for a candidate to know their strengths and weaknesses is by solving question papers, sample papers and mock tests. Through this, candidates can also figure out the best approach to be followed when they head out to attempt the actual CUET question paper. From formulating time management to understanding the format of the paper, solving sample papers can help candidates prepare better for the entrance exam.

Books to read for CUET Preparation 2026

Candidates must prepare every topic from prep books as it will students clear doubts as well as understand the subjects thoroughly.

Books	Author
A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis	GN Berman
Concepts of Physics	HC Verma
A Textbook of Organic Chemistry	RK Gupta
Higher Algebra	Hall & Knight
Problems in Calculus of One Variable	IA Maron
Objective Biology	Dinesh
International Economics	Bo Soderstien and Geoffrey Reed
Indian Economy: Performance & Policies	Uma, Kapila
ABC Chemistry	S.P. Jauhar
Methodology and Perspectives of Social Science	Abhijit Kundu
Elementary Mathematics	DoroFeev Patapov
International Economics	Dominick Salvatore
A Class-book Botany	AC Dutta
Economics	Lipsey R. and A Chrytal
Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics	Chiang A.C. and K. Wainwright

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CUET Topper Tips

According to last year's toppers, the best methods of CUET UG 2025 preparation include referring to the right books, taking regular mock tests and solving previous years' CUET question papers and following a disciplined and systematic approach. According to the toppers, NCERT is the best source of preparation. Once the syllabus is completed, students must go through revision. After this, they should take regular mock tests to understand their preparation level and also analyse to device a preparation strategy to improve their performance at the exam. Shiksha.com has interviewed the CUET UG 2023 toppers Read the interviews below to know their success mantras.

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FAQs Regarding CUET Preparation

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

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What is CUET UG DU cutoff 2025?

Answered 3 days ago

CUET UG DU cutoffs for the year 2025 have been revealed for the BA (Hons) in Political Science. According to the cutoff data for CUET UG courses, the DU closing ranks for the aforementioned course ranged from 315.01 - 935.4 within its affiliated colleges. Compared to the CUET-UG cutoffs for the prev

Saurabh Khanduri

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What is the criteria for CUET scholarship at Career College Bhopal?

Answered a week ago

Career College Bhopal provides CUET Scholarships. Students who have appeared for the CUET exam are eligible for this scholarship. Shortlisted students get 10% waiver in the fee under this scholarship.

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

What are the top CUET accepting colleges in India?

Answered a week ago

The table below shows the top colleges in India accepting CUET scores along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fees
Hindu College	INR 86,010
Miranda House	INR 19,014
Hansraj College	INR 540
Kirori Mal College	INR 50,445
ARSD College	INR 540

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from official website and may vary.

Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

I am From PCB Stream in Class 12th But now I want to pursue BBA Futher from CUET but which subject do I choose in domain

Answered a week ago

You can't do BBA from CUET with PCB in 12 th as CUET requires the same subjects as in 12th for BBA you need math's English and general test

Lakshay Garg

Beginner-Level 1

Is Bapuji Academy of Management & Research (BAMR) under CUET?

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, Bapuji Academy of Management & Research (BAMR) is not under CUET. The academy accepts the scores of certain other entrance exams such as, MAT/PGCET/KMAT. Candidates who have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) can apply for admission.

Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

My ward scored 98 percentile. Will he get B.Com Hons in DU North campus colleges?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes, with 98 percentile you have a very good chance to enter North Campus.

Top colleges like SRCC, St. Stephen's, Hindu, Miranda House usually require 99+.

Other North Campus colleges may accept students with 97–98+.

Final admission depends on your category (General vs. reserved), course choice, and

Neeraj Shukla

Beginner-Level 1

Is Terna Global Business School under CUET?

Answered 4 weeks ago

No, Terna Global Business School is not under CUET. Rather the college accepts scores of various other entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, MAH-CET, etc. Candidates are not required to appear for the CUET exam rather they must appear for any of these exams.

Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

Is Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital under CUET?

Answered a month ago

No, Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital is not under CUET. Instead the college accepts the scores of the UPMT exam for admission to the BHMS course. This is the Uttaranchal Pre-Medical Test and is conducted by the State Government of Uttarakhand at different centres.

Sejal Baveja

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Can I take admission in Marwadi University BCom without CUET?

Answered a month ago

Yes, candidatescan take admissions into the Marwadi University BCom courses without appearing for the CUET entrance exam. Candidates who wish togain admissions into the Marwadi University are required to clear their Class 12 board exams and apply for admissions. Candidates can apply for admissions a

Saurabh Khanduri

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Can I take admission in AURO University BA without CUET UG?

Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates can get admissions to BA courses at AURO University without CUET UG scores. BA admissions at the university are not entrance based. They are merit-based. Applicants are awarded admissions based on merit obtained by them in the last qualifying examination. Apart from this, they also m

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