CUET BCom, Integrated MCom Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

Shruti Garg
Updated on Oct 14, 2025 08:51 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

CUET syllabus 2026 comprises of three sections- Languages, Domain subjects and General Test. Candidates preparing for CUET exam can download the CUET syllabus PDFs for 37 subjects, which include 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general test. CUET syllabus is entirely based on class 12th NCERT curriculum. Science, Arts and Commerce students must review the CUET 2026 syllabus to prepare well for the exam. Candidates can go through CUET syllabus to learn important topics covered in the subjects under specific course eligibilityThe CUET 2026 will be tentatively held from the second week of May 2026 in CBT mode. CUET exam mode of examination is CBT. Candidates could choose up to five subjects for CUET.

Table of content
  • CUET Syllabus 2026 Overview
  • CUET Syllabus 2026 for Languages
  • CUET Syllabus 2026 for Domain Subjects
  • CUET Syllabus 2026 for General Test
  • CUET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • FAQs on CUET UG Syllabus
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CUET Syllabus 2026 Overview

The CUET 2026 syllabus is different for each subject. NTA releases CUET UG syllabus PDFs for each subject. Before checking the subject-wise syllabus, look at the highlights of the CUET UG syllabus in the table below.

Particulars Details
Status of CUET UG 2026 Syllabus Officially Awaited
Official Website cuet.nta.nic.in
CUET Exam Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Medium of Exam 13 languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
Total Number of Domain Subjects 23

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CUET Syllabus 2026 for Languages

Getting ready for the CUET UG 2026 exam? Well, it's crucial to understand what you'll be tested on. Knowing the main topics in each section will help you plan your study approach. Here, we break down the detailed syllabus for CUET UG 2026 in a way that's easy to grasp, so you can prepare effectively. The candidate will be able to choose up to five subjects as desired by the University. 

CUET UG Syllabus: Section I (Language)

Section 1 of CUET syllabus consists of Languages. Check below to know the languages offered in CUET exam 2026:

  • The languages offered are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi and Urdu.

Questions from the Language Section of CUET syllabus will be from the following topics but are not limited to the following topics:

  • Reading Comprehension: There will be three types of passages (maximum 300-350 words)
    • Factual
    • Narrative
    • Literary
  • Verbal Ability
  • Rearranging the parts
  • Choosing the correct word
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Vocabulary

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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:   How many subjects can a candidate choose in CUET UG while filling the application form?
A: 

The numbers for choosing CUET subjects is five out of the 37 options available. 

Section 1A- (13 languages) Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Section 2- (23 domain- specific subjects) Accountancy/ Book Keeping,  Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry,  Business Studies,  Chemistry,  Computer Science/ Informatics Practices,  Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology,  History,  Home Science,  Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India,  Environmental Science,  Mathematics,  Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga,  Physics,  Political Science,  Psychology,  Sociology,  Agriculture,  Mass Media/ Mass Communication,  Anthropology,  Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts,  Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion),  Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism

Section 3- General test

Q:   Is CUET UG syllabus for Language section similar for all languages?
A: 

Yes, CUET UG syllabus for section 1 is same for all sections included. The syllabus for CUET Language section will be inclusive of following topics:

  • Reading comprehension (This will include three passagaes of maximum 300-350 words):
    • Factual
    • Narrative
    • Literary
  • Verbal ability
  • Rearranging the parts
  • Choosing the correct word
  • Synonyms and antonyms
  • Vocabulary

To prepare for the CUET UG section- 1 Languages, candidates must solve CUET sample papers and appear for mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions that will be asked in CUET UG. There are no specific topics for reading comprehension. Candidates are advised to read the newspaper on daily basis to improve the reading speed and comrehension. 

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CUET Syllabus 2026 for Domain Subjects

NTA offers 23 domain-specific subjects. The domain-specific subjects and syllabus/question paper are as follows:

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UG Subjects CUET Syllabus CUET Question Paper
101- English CUET English Syllabus CUET English Question Paper
304- Biology CUET Biology Syllabus CUET Biology Question Paper
301- Accountancy/ Book Keeping CUET Accountancy Syllabus CUET Accountancy Question Paper
305- Business Studies CUET Business Studies Syllabus CUET Business Studies Question Paper
306- Chemistry CUET Chemistry Syllabus CUET Chemistry Question Paper
308- Computer Science/ Informatics Practices CUET Computer Science Syllabus CUET Computer Science Question Paper
309- Economics/ Business Economics CUET Economics Syllabus CUET Economics Question Paper
313- Geography/Geology CUET Geography Syllabus CUET Geography Question Paper
315- Home Science CUET Home Science Syllabus CUET Home Science Question Paper
316- Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Question Paper
307- Environmental Science CUET Environmental Science Syllabus CUET Environmental Science Question Paper
319- Mathematics CUET Mathematics Syllabus CUET Mathematics Question Paper
321- Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga CUET Physical Education Syllabus CUET Physical Education Paper
322- Physics CUET Physics Syllabus CUET Physics Question Paper
323- Political Science CUET Political Science Syllabus CUET Political Science Question Paper
324- Psychology CUET Psychology Syllabus CUET Psychology Question Paper
326- Sociology CUET Sociology Syllabus CUET Sociology Question Paper
302- Agriculture CUET Agriculture Syllabus CUET Agriculture Question Paper
318- Mass Media/ Mass Communication CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper
303- Anthropology CUET Anthropology Syllabus CUET Anthropology Question Paper
312- Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts CUET Fine Arts Syllabus CUET Fine Arts Question Paper
320- Performing Arts CUET Performing Arts Syllabus CUET Performing Arts Question Paper
314- History CUET History Syllabus CUET History Question Paper
501- General Aptitude Test CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus CUET General Aptitude Test Question Paper

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CUET Syllabus 2026 for Commerce Students

CUET Syllabus 2026 for Arts Students

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CUET Syllabus 2026 for General Test

The questions from the General Test section, which is optional, and mandatory for certain domain subjects, are given below:

  • General Knowledge, Current Affairs
  • General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning (simple application of basic mathematical concepts, Quantitative Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration and Statistics)
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning

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CUET 2026 Exam Pattern

According to the CUET 2026 pattern, the exam is divided into three sections. In the first section, the Language Skills of candidates will be tested through Reading Comprehension passage questions. The second section of CUET exam pattern will be based on the subject opted for and the third section is on GK, Current Affairs, Mathematics, and Logical and Analytical Reasoning. The table below shows the exam structure.

Section

Number of Questions

Question Types

Section IA (Language)

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 (Domain Subject)

50 questions

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only

Section III (General Test)

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

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FAQs on CUET UG Syllabus

Check frequently asked questions on CUET syllabus 2026 below:

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Answered 2 days ago

The exam (CUET UG 2025) was held from May 13 to early June (roughly) for many programmes. 

The counselling/admission process for BCA programmes at many universities began in July 2025. For example, one news source for a university in Indore said counselling and registration “will soon open … likely b

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Bhavesh panchal

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, students have numerous options to guarantee their spot at LPU as it accepts both JEE Main and CUET scores for admission to its B.Tech degrees. In order to award scholarships based on achievement, the university also administers its own entrance exam, LPUNEST. This flexible admissions procedure

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Mansi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

No you can't. To get admission in ipu in BBA LLB course you have to give CLAT Exam 

 

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Himanshu Dua

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks 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.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 weeks 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

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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

 

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Lakshay Garg

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 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. 

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Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month 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. 

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Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

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. 

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Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

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

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

245 Institutes accepting CUET

Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Malka Ganj, Delhi Public

Hansraj Co
  • 540
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time
  • 87,735
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics

Vile Parle West, Mumbai Private

Narsee Mon
  • 43,410
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Ramjas College, University of Delhi

North Campus, Delhi Public

Ramjas Col
  • 66,127
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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