(Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate)
Section | Details |
|---|---|
Section IA | Language Test (13 Languages) |
Section IB | Additional Languages (20 Languages) |
Section II | Domain-Specific Subjects (27 Subjects) |
Section III | General Test (Quant, Reasoning, GK, Current Affairs) |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Question Type | Objective (MCQs) |
Marking Scheme | +5 for correct, −1 for incorrect answer |
Duration | 45 minutes (each language/domain); 60 mins (General Test) |
Skills Tested: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and verbal ability
Topics:
Reading Comprehension (Narrative, Factual, Literary)
Rearranging words/sentences
Synonyms / Antonyms
Analogies
Grammar & Usage
Vocabulary and Word Usage
Languages Available:
Section IA: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
Section IB: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, etc.
Choose up to 6 domain subjects based on your course/university.
Subject | Syllabus Source |
|---|---|
Accountancy | Class 12 NCERT |
Biology | Class 12 NCERT |
Business Studies | Class 12 NCERT |
Chemistry | Class 12 NCERT |
Computer Science | Class 12 NCERT |
Economics | Class 12 NCERT |
Geography | Class 12 NCERT |
History | Class 12 NCERT |
Legal Studies | Class 12 NCERT |
Mathematics | Class 12 NCERT |
Applied Mathematics | Class 12 NCERT |
Physical Education | Class 12 NCERT |
Political Science | Class 12 NCERT |
Psychology | Class 12 NCERT |
Sociology | Class 12 NCERT |
✅ Tip: Refer to NCERT books for each selected subject. Questions are conceptual and application-based from class 12 curriculum.
Topics Covered:
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Awards, Books, Important Days
Government Schemes
Sports, Politics, History (recent)
National & International Events
Quantitative Aptitude (Class 8–10 Level)
Number System
Profit & Loss
Percentage, Average
Time-Speed-Distance
Data Interpretation
Logical & Analytical Reasoning
Series, Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Syllogism, Direction Sense
Puzzles
Section | Questions Asked | Questions to Attempt | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Language Test | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes |
Domain Subject | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes |
General Test | 60 | 50 | 60 minutes |
Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
Notification | January–February 2026 |
Application Start | February 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | March 2026 |
Admit Card Release | April 2026 |
Exam Dates | May 2026 |
Results | June 2026 |
Section | Suggested Books |
|---|---|
Language | Arihant CUET English, Oswaal Sample Papers |
Domain Subjects | NCERT Textbooks (Class 12) |
General Test | Pearson/Arihant CUET General Test, Lucent GK |
Mock Papers | NTA CUET Official Mock Tests (on official site) |
📖 Stick to NCERTs for domain subjects
🧠 Focus on RC and grammar for English
📰 Read news for GK & Current Affairs
⏱️ Practice with timed mock tests
✅ Review past CUET sample papers
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