CUCET Chandigarh University 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Latest Pattern & Marking Scheme
Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test 2026 ( CUCET Chandigarh University )
CUCET 2026 Phase 2 Exam
1 Jul '26 - 10 Oct '26
CUCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Chandigarh University has released official CUCET exam pattern 2026 at cucet.cuchd.in. Through CUCET exam pattern, candidates can check details on how entrance examination will be conducted. Some important information available through CUCET pattern are exam mode, duration, sections, number and type of questions, marking scheme, etc.
As per official pattern, CUCET Chandigarh University 2026 is held online as a remote proctored examination. Along with pattern, candidates are also advised to refer to official CUCET 2026 syllabus. The authorities will prepare question paper based on official syllabus. Read to know more about CUCET Exam Pattern 2026.
- CUCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Overview
- CUCET Exam Pattern 2026 - Stream-Wise Sections
- CUCET 2026 Marking Scheme
- CUCET 2026 Exam Sections and Important Topics
- CUCET Chandigarh 2026 Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CUCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Overview
CUCET exam pattern 2026 has been released online. Candidates can check details of the CUCET exam from the table given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online (Remote Proctored) |
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Type of Questions | Objective and Multiple-Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark will be allotted for every correct answer. No negative marking |
It may be noted that CUCET question papers will be different for candidates according to the stream (Non-Medical/ Medical/ Commerce/ Arts) in which they have cleared Class 12.
CUCET Exam Pattern 2026 - Stream-Wise Sections
12th Non Medical Stream with Computer
| Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English |
10 |
10 |
| Physics |
30 |
30 |
| Computer |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
12th Non Medical Stream with Chemistry
| Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English |
10 |
10 |
| Physics |
30 |
30 |
| Chemistry |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
12th Medical Stream
| Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English |
10 |
10 |
| Physics |
30 |
30 |
| Chemistry |
30 |
30 |
| Biology |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
12th Commerce Stream
| Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English |
10 |
10 |
| Economics |
30 |
30 |
| Accountancy |
30 |
30 |
| Commerce |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
12th Arts Stream with English
| Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Sections |
||
| General Studies |
10 |
10 |
| English |
30 |
30 |
| Optional Sections (Any 2 of the following) |
||
| Hindi |
30 |
30 |
| Political Science |
30 |
30 |
| Economics |
30 |
30 |
| Sociology |
30 |
30 |
| History |
30 |
30 |
| Geography |
30 |
30 |
| Hindi |
30 |
30 |
| Legal Studies |
30 |
30 |
| Mass Media Studies |
30 |
30 |
| Philosophy |
30 |
30 |
| Psychology |
30 |
30 |
| Public Administration |
30 |
30 |
12th Arts Stream with Hindi
| Section/ Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Sections |
||
| General Studies |
10 |
10 |
| Hindi |
30 |
30 |
| Optional Sections (Any 2 of the following) |
||
| English |
30 |
30 |
| Political Science |
30 |
30 |
| Economics |
30 |
30 |
| Sociology |
30 |
30 |
| History |
30 |
30 |
| Geography |
30 |
30 |
| Hindi |
30 |
30 |
| Legal Studies |
30 |
30 |
| Mass Media Studies |
30 |
30 |
| Philosophy |
30 |
30 |
| Psychology |
30 |
30 |
| Public Administration |
30 |
30 |
CUCET 2026 Marking Scheme
The official CUCET Chandigarh exam marking scheme is released online. Through marking scheme, they can know how their responses will be marked. This will help them to respond carefully so that they score well in exam.
| Category | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | No negative marking |
CUCET 2026 Exam Sections and Important Topics
It is important for candidates to know CUCET 2026 exam sections and important topics so that they can plan out their preparation strategy. Some of the important topics for each section of CUCET 2026 exam are given below.
| Sections | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Kinematics, Work, energy and power, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves, Electrostatics, Currrent Electricity, Electromagnetic Waves |
| Chemistry | States of Matter, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, Chemical Kinetics, S - Block elements, D and F – Block Elements, Co-ordination Compounds, Hydrocarbons |
| Mathematics | Matrices And Determinants, Binomial Theorem, Limit, Continuity And Differentiability, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Vector Algebra, Trigonometry |
CUCET Chandigarh 2026 Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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