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CUET UG 2026 Exam

11 May '26 - 31 May '26

Shruti Garg
Updated on May 22, 2026 11:42 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

Overview

CUET UG Syllabus 2026: The National Testing Agency has released the syllabus for CUET UG 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam can check the detailed syllabus for 23 domain subjects, 13 languages, and the General Aptitude Test. On this page, students can access the CUET UG stream-wise syllabus PDF for all subjects. The domain subject syllabus is mainly based on the Class 12 NCERT curriculum, while the language syllabus generally covers reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar. Candidates are advised to review the latest CUET UG syllabus 2026 carefully and plan their preparation strategy accordingly to score well in the examination.

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  • CUET UG Stream-Wise Syllabus 2026 PDF Download
  • CUET Syllabus 2026 for Languages
  • CUET UG Syllabus 2026 for Domain Subjects
  • CUET Syllabus 2026 for General Test
  • How to Choose CUET Subject 2026?
  • CUET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • CUET UG 2026 Exam Preparation Strategy
  • FAQs on CUET UG Syllabus
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CUET UG Stream-Wise Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 exam can download stream-wise CUET syllabus for Commerce, Science and Arts. NTA has released the official CUET syllabus 2026 PDF for 23 domain subjects, 13 languages and 01 General Aptitude Test.

CUET Syllabus 2026 for Science Students

Check the table below to know the CUET Science syllabus and domain subjects:

Subject Code

CUET Subject Name

PDF Link 

302 CUET Agriculture Syllabus PDF Download PDF
304 CUET Biology Syllabus  Download PDF
306 CUET Chemistry Syllabus  Download PDF
308 CUET Computer Science Syllabus  Download PDF
307 CUET Environmental Science Syllabus  Download PDF
319 CUET Mathematics Syllabus  Download PDF
322

CUET Physics Syllabus 

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Also Read: CUET UG Science Previous Year Question Papers

CUET Syllabus 2026 for Commerce Students

Check the table below to know the CUET Commerce syllabus and domain subjects:

Subject Code CUET Subject Name PDF Link 
301 CUET Accountancy Syllabus Download PDF
305 CUET Business Studies Syllabus  Download PDF
309 CUET Economics Syllabus  Download PDF

Also Read: CUET UG Commerce Previous Year Question Papers

CUET Syllabus 2026 for Arts Students

Check the table below to know the CUET Arts or Humanities syllabus and domain subjects:

Subject Code

CUET Subject Name

PDF Link 

303

CUET Anthropology Syllabus 

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312

CUET Fine Arts Syllabus (Art, Education, Painting and Sculpture)

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313

CUET Geography Syllabus 

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314

CUET History Syllabus 

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315

CUET Home Science Syllabus 

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316

CUET Knowledge Tradition Practices in India Syllabus

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318

CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus 

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320

CUET Performing Arts Syllabus 

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323

CUET Political Science Syllabus 

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324

CUET Psychology Syllabus 

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325

CUET Sanskrit Syllabus

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326

CUET Sociology Syllabus 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the difficulty level of the CUET exam?
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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.  

Q:   Does the CUET syllabus also include chapters from Class 11?
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No, class 11th subject syllabus is not included in CUET UG exam. Students who are preparing for CUET 2026 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 concepts clarity, candidates may refer to the class 11th resources.

NTA CUET 2026 exam will be scheduled in May/June 2026 tentatively. Candidates preparing for board examinations must prepare well for the CUET exam along.

Q:   Has NTA announced CUET exam date 2026?
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Yes, National Testing Agency has announced the CUET UG 2026 exam date. As per NTA official notification, CUET 2026 exam will be held from May 11 to May 31. CUET registration 2026 commenced on January 03, 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admission to UG courses through CUET score must stay updated with the CUET exam dates 2026.

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CUET Syllabus 2026 for Languages

National Testing Agency offers 13 languages. Candidates can choose any language based on their preference and university requirements. CUET UG language assesses students' proficiency in vocabulary, verbal ability and reading comprehension. Check the latest and updated CUET UG language 2026 syllabus below:

  • 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:   How many exams do I have to give for CUET? Is the syllabus different from class 12th?
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Candidates have to appear for number of subjects chosen for CUET exam. Students can opt for maximum five CUET subjects. Candidates must have selected the CUET subjects based on the course criteria they desire to pursue. CUET UG syllabus is similar to class 12 NCERT curriculum. Candidates preparing for exam must focus on NCERT syllabus and previous year question papers to ace the examination.

Q:   How do I prepare for CUET UG and Board examinations?
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To prepare well for the CUET UG and board examinations, candidates must:

  • Start their preparations for CUET UG along with class 12th board examination. This will help students to cover the maximum syllabus for CUET.
  • Candidates must make sure to be familiar with the CUET exam pattern and syllabus for the subjects they are planning to opt for.
  • Candidates must know weak and strong topics by solving CUET mock tests or previous year question papers.
  • Students must make sure to download the CUET question papers and analyse difficulty level of the exam
  • Aspirants must select the best books for CUET UG preparation.
Q:   How many subjects can a candidate choose in CUET UG while filling the application form?
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The numbers for choosing CUET subjects are five out of the 37 options available. 

Refer to the table below for more details on CUET subject choices.

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 3General Test

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Q:   Which are the languages included in CUET UG?
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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.

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CUET UG Syllabus 2026 for Domain Subjects

National Testing Agency (NTA) offers 23 domain-specific subjects. Students can choose papers aligned with 12th class stream and desired undergraduate course. CUET UG 2026 domain subject syllabus assess candidate’s understanding of subjects studied in Class 12th. It is important to note that the CUET UG 2026 syllabus for domain subjects is largely based on the NCERT Class 12 curriculum. To perform well, students must be updated with the latest CUET syllabus 2026 as provided below:

Latest  CUET UG Syllabus
Subjects CUET Syllabus
Biology CUET Biology Syllabus
Accountancy/ Book Keeping CUET Accountancy Syllabus
Business Studies CUET Business Studies Syllabus
Chemistry CUET Chemistry Syllabus
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices CUET Computer Science Syllabus
Economics/ Business Economics CUET Economics Syllabus
Geography/Geology CUET Geography Syllabus
Home Science CUET Home Science Syllabus
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus
Environmental Science CUET Environmental Science Syllabus
Mathematics CUET Mathematics Syllabus
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga CUET Physical Education Syllabus
Physics CUET Physics Syllabus
Political Science CUET Political Science Syllabus
Psychology CUET Psychology Syllabus
Sociology CUET Sociology Syllabus
Agriculture CUET Agriculture Syllabus
Mass Media/ Mass Communication CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus
Anthropology CUET Anthropology Syllabus
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts CUET Fine Arts Syllabus
Performing Arts CUET Performing Arts Syllabus
History CUET History Syllabus
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the structure of CUET UG Science examination?
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CUET UG exam structure for Science examination is similar to other streams subject. NTA prescribes the common exam pattern for CUET subjects. As per the notification, each CUET subject will follow below structure:

  • Number of questions: 50 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Optional questions: Not provided
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Marking for correct answer: 5 marks
  • Negative marking: -1 mark
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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

CUET General Test PDF Download

Candidates can download the CUET General Test PDF from link below

CUET General Test Syllabus PDF

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it important to select CUET subjects studied in class 12th?
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Yes, it is important for students to align the CUET UG subjects with the subjects studied in class 12th. Top central universities like Delhi University, does not accept CUET subject scores which have not been studied by student in class 12th. While selecting CUET subjects candidates must make sure that CUET subjects must closely or completely align with the subjects studied in class 12th. Failing which, candidate will be disqualified for admission despite a good score.

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How to Choose CUET Subject 2026?

To choose CUET subjects 2026, candidates must first check course requirements of desired university and then match those subjects with class 12th subjects. Candidates must note that each course has different CUET subject combination requirement. Check the table below to understand the CUET subject combinations:

CUET Course and University

CUET Subject Combination

B.Com (Hons.) (University of Delhi)

  • Any one language
  • Mathematics/Accountancy
  • Any two domain subjects

BMS/BBE/BBA FIA (University of Delhi)

  • Any one language
  • Mathematics
  • General Test

B.Sc (Hons.) (Banaras Hindu University)

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CUET UG syllabus for Delhi University?
A: 

CUET UG syllabus for Delhi University admission is completely based on NCERT curriculum. CUET UG syllabus for Delhi University varies depending on the course that candidate desires to pursue and CUET subjects that have been opted. Candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 syllabus for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test from the official website. 

 

Q:   How to pursue B.A (Hons.) History from DU?
A: 

To puruse B.A (Hons.) History from DU, candidates must appear for CUET UG 2026 exam and register for exam online. While filling the CUET online form, candidates must select below CUET Arts subjects:

Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any three subjects from Domain Subjects 

OR

Combination II: Any two Languages from List A + Any two subjects from Domain Subjects

Q:   Which CUET subjects should I select for B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science?
A: 

Science students willing to pursue B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science must select the below CUET subjects:

Combination I: Any one Language + Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects from Domain Subjects

OR

Combination II: Any two Languages + Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any one subject from Domain Subjects

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CUET 2026 Exam Pattern

CUET 2026 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

CUET Marking Scheme

  • For every correct answer, candidate will five marks
  • For every wrong answer one mark will be reduced
  • No marks will be given for not attempted question
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the total score in CUET UG?
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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
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CUET UG 2026 Exam Preparation Strategy

To score well in CUET UG 2026 exam, candidates must device effective preparation strategy. One of the key strategies invokve mastering the NCERT textbooks and practicing with the previous year question papers.  Some of the CUET preparation strategies are:

  1. Master the CUET domain subject syllabus: Since the syllabus for domain subjects is entirely based on NCERT curriciulum, candidates must read the book line by line and understand the important concepts.
  2. Prepare for General Test: If candidate has selected the General Test, they must practice solving questions from PYQs and note the strong and weak areas. Students must dedicate 15-20 minutes in reading newspaper and read important topics of static GK
  3. Work on time management skills: CUET UG exam is conducted for a duration of one hour for each subject. With negative marking involved, candidates must take mock tests to become familar with the mode of examination and know how to tackle the time-consuming questions.
  4. Balance Boards and CUET UG prep: CUET UG syllabus overlaps with the boards syllabus. Candidates, while preparing for the board examination, must pay attention to important details and definitions to prepare for CUET UG as well. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is CUET UG harder than class 12th exam?
A: 

CUET UG and class 12th exam syllabus overlaps. However, CUET UG exam is considered more challenging as exam contains negative marking and limited time duration. While boards require specific percentage to pass the exam, on the other hand CUET UG is a percentile based ranking system for admission to top universities. 

If candidate is prepared well for the Class 12th board examination, CUET UG preparation is half done.

Q:   Is 750 a good score in CUET UG?
A: 

Yes, 750 marks are considered good score in CUET UG. However, the score depends on the preferred course subject combination criteria. 750 marks are calculated as approximately 95th percentile. Candidates can target top CUET-accepting universities with this score.

Q:   Does NTA releases stream-wise CUET syllabus?
A: 

National Testing Agency releases the subject-wise CUET UG syllabus on its official website. Candidates can download the syllabus PDFs as per their stream-wise subjects. CUET syllabus is available for 23 domain subjects of Arts, Commerce and Science streams.

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FAQs on CUET UG Syllabus

Check frequently asked questions on CUET syllabus 2026 below:

Q:   What is DU CUET syllabus?
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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.

Q:   What are the important topics for English Language section in CUET UG?
A: 

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:

  1. Reading Comprehension
  2. Synonyms and Antonyms
  3. Idioms & Phrases
  4. One Word Substitution
  5. Para Jumbles
  6. Active and Passive Voice
  7. Direct and Indirect Speech
  8. Phrasal Verbs
  9. Figure of Speech
  10. Error spotting
Q:   Who releases CUET UG syllabus?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which CUET subjects do I have to study for DU admissions?
A: 

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.

Q:   How many exams do I have to give for CUET UG? Is syllabus different?
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To appear for CUET UG exam, candidates can appear for maximum five CUET subjects. NTA conducts the CUET exam for each selected subject at different slots. Yes, the syllabus is different for every for domain subject or language chosen.

Q:   What is General Aptitude Test in CUET?
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In CUET, General Aptitude Test is conducted to assess candidate's mental ability, logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, general knowdlege, current affairs and so forth. It is an optional CUET subject that can be opted as per the university and course criteria. It is not compulsory for candidates to opt for CUET General Aptitude Test. Candidates can opt for CUET General Aptitude Test for courses which mentions the deleted CUET subjects and for the vocational courses. 

Q:   Can I write CUET UG exam in 2026 if I missed the registrations?
A: 

No, candidates cannot appear for CUET UG 2026 exam if they have not filled the CUET application form. NTA closed the CUET registrations 2026 on February 26, 2026. Candidates who are willing to appear for CUET UG exam must now stay updated with CUET 2027 schedule and notification.

Q:   Where can I get the CUET UG syllabus?
A: 

Candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 updated syllabus from official webiste of National Testing Agency (NTA) once released. NTA will release the CUET syllabus 2026 for all subjects at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the CUET subject wise syllabus PDF online. The link to download the CUET UG syllabus will be activated soon.

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