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CUET SYLLABUS 2026: EXAM PATTERN, BOOKS, PYQ, AND MORE

March 1, 2024
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In this blog, we will discuss CUET syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Books, PYQ, Important Topics and Detailed Syllabus and everything related to CUET, which is commonly known as the Common University Entrance Test, it is one of the Exams in which the number of Enrollment is more than 15 Lakhs. Last year, the total number of students who appeared in CUET was 12 lakh. The National Testing Agency (NTA) also released the CUET syllabus on its portal for all subjects.

The National Testing Agency which is an autonomous body has been mandated by the Ministry of Education and UGC to conduct the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission into Undergraduate Programmes in Central Universities under the Ministry of Education, and other participating Universities / Institutions / Organizations / Autonomous Colleges.

The CUET (UG) provides a single window opportunity to students seeking admission in any of the Central Universities (CUs) or other participating organizations (including State Universities, Deemed and Private Universities) across the Country.

For the Academic Session 2026-27, CUET (UG) – 2026 will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

Table of Contents

DATE SHEET OF CUET

Date Sheet of CBT Test – Click Here

WHAT IS CUET?

If you are in class 11, 12 droppers, or simply a “student”. You have heard this word so many times from almost everywhere. And if you are also questioning yourself like what is CUET or CUCET, why CUET, and how can I appear for this exam?

Here I am gonna tell you everything about this Exam in a very simple way. But if still, some questions strike your mind. Leave that question in the comments section below.

So firstly let me tell you the full form of CUET. CUET-Common University Entrance Test.

So basically it is the entrance exam for so many universities including Central Universities all over India. So if anyone want to pursue their career in Arts then they need to crack CUET examination and if one of your dreams is to study at one of the top universities in India. You have to appear for this examination.

Now I am gonna tell you everything you need to know before appearing for this exam.

CUET syllabus 2026

1. Universities:

Over 49 Central Universities, including Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, Assam University, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Banaras Hindu University, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Central University of South Bihar, Central University of Gujarat, Central University of Haryana, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, and the Central University of Jammu. Currently, all the universities are participating in CUET including 49 Central Universities (CUs), 37 State Universities, 26 Deemed Universities, 110 Private Universities and 7 other Government institution.

Latest BlogVideo Link
Aligarh Muslim UniversityClick HereClick Here
Jamia UGClick HereClick Here
Jamia PGClick HereClick Here

Courses in AMU CUET – Click Here

2. Hybrid mode (Online or offline/ Pen & Paper?):

No, it is not in Hybrid mode but It will be a computer-based test (CBT) with objective-type multiple-choice questions. NTA conducts the Entrance Exam in online CBT.

3. Examination fee:

CUET UG Fee Structure

CUET UG fee structure depends on the Candidate’s Category and the number of subjects chosen by students. it’s important for students to understand these structures.

CUET Fee 2025: General Category

Number of SubjectsFee in INR
Up to three subjectsINR 1000
For each additional subjectsINR 400 each

CUET Fee 2025: OBC category (NCL)/EWS

OBC students need to pay less. Students need to upload the Central OBC-NCL/ EWS category certificate and government certificate while filling the application form.

Number of SubjectsFee in INR
Up to three subjectsINR 900
For each additional subjectsINR 375 each

**Other Backward list – Non Creamy Layer as per central list of OBC available on National Commission for Backward Classes(NCBC), Government of India website. www.ncbc.nic.in . Those candidate who are not in Central OBC list must choose General/ Unreserved.

CUET Fee 2025: SC/ST and Reserved categories

students belonging from SC, ST, PwBD and third gender category needs to pay lesser among all. Students need to upload the Central SC/ST category certificate and government certificate while filling out the application form.

Number of SubjectsFee in INR
Up to three subjectsINR 800
For each additional subjectsINR 350 each

CUET Fee 2025: International Students

Fees for International students is higher than all other students and it is usually high.

Number of SubjectsFee in INR
Up to three subjectsINR 4500
For each additional subjectsINR 1800 each

CUET FEE 2025: Mode of Payment

The CUET 2025 application fee can be paid online through various Mode such as:

  • Credit/debit cards
  • UPI, Paytm, or
  • Net banking.

4. Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the CUET 2026, candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% in Class 12 from a recognised board in the General category (5% relaxation in other categories) and a minimum of 45 percent in the SC/ST category.

There is no age limit for candidates. However, the candidate will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the university / Institution / Organisation in which they are desirous of taking admission.

5. Maximum Subject Allowed

From the above subjects/languages, the candidate can choose a maximum of 05 (five) subjects from all three Sections.

6. Duration of Exam:

60 minutes per subject ( Maximum duration can go up to 3 hours for 3 subjects) except for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, and General Tests which would be 60 minutes.
20 min extra will be provided for PwD/ PwBD candidates for a one-hour examination.

Note: It is advisable for students to select at least one language and the General Test.

7. Examination Shift:

The examination will be conducted on multiple days in two or three shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject choices.

8. Examination format:

CUET syllabus 2026 – Overall Details

The examination will be divided into four sections.

  • Section IA – 13 Indian languages
  • Section II – 23 Domain-Specific Subject
  • Section III – General Aptitude Test

CUET Exam Pattern

SectionsSubjectsTotal QuestionsDurationNo. of Questions
to be answered
Section 1A13 languages5060 min50
Section II23 Subjects50 Asked60 min for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices

60 minutes for all other subjects		50
Section IIIGeneral Test6060 min50

Note: Candidate can choose a maximum of 5 Subjects from all three sections

Section I

  • Section IA will give candidates the option to choose from 13 languages.
  • In each language, 50 questions are to be attempted. All questions are compulsory.
  • Candidates will be assessed on their language skills through reading comprehension in MCQ-based questions with each language given 60 minutes.

Section II

Section II will have 27 domain-specific subjects to choose from, with a limit of 6 domains per candidate as applicable for a University or Universities.

  • In this section, 50 questions are to be attempted out of 50 and they will be tested as per the NCERT Class 12 syllabus in MCQ-based question form with candidates getting 60 minutes per domain.

Section III

Section III will have a general test. In this section, 50 questions are to be attempted out of 50 and they will be tested through General knowledge, Current affairs, General Mental Ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning, and logical and analytical reasoning in MCQ-based question form with candidates getting 60 minutes for it.

Language in which CUET will be conducted

CUET 2026 will be conducted in 13 Indian languages i.e. English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

  • CUET (UG) is being offered in 321 Cities including 15 cities outside India.

For other updates related to Paper, Scheme, Timing, eligibility, and other information, the Candidate can visit NTA Website

Important Points:

  1. The Exam will be held on multiple days in two or three shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject Choices.
  2. Candidates can choose a minimum of three and a maximum of five Subjects from all three sections.

The syllabus of ALL CUET Subjects will be added Soon

Some CUET syllabus is uploaded here and more will upload soon

CUET SYLLABUS 2026

General Test

This year NTA mention 5 topics for General Test. You need to cover that. I will upload soon more detailed syllabus based on NTA and what you need to cover for that.

General Knowledge, Current Affairs

You need to cover last 1 year current affairs and u can also refer currentaffairs.studybuddyedu.org . We will add more soon and if you want to share any content and suggest or help us you can write mail on studybuddyedu.in@gmail.com

General Mental ability, Numerical Ability

For that u can search blog by how to cover general test in 5 days.

Reasoning

Simple application of basic mathematical concepts Quantitative arithmetic/ Algebra Geometry / mensuration/ Statistics.

Logical and analytical Reasoning

General Science and Environment literacy

CUET PYQS

i have added some PYQ based materials on some of my websites which will help you a lot.

STUDY Materials
Current AffairsClick Here
QuizClick Here
PYQ and MoreClick Here

CUET Entrance Books

1Click Here
2Click Here
3Click Here
4Click Here
5Click Here
6Click Here
7Click Here
8Click Here
9Click Here
10Click Here

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