CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), follows a standardized structure in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam comprises three sections, with a total of 37 subjects (13 languages, 23 domain-specific subjects, and 1 General Test). Candidates may select a maximum of five subjects, including at least one language.

Section	Description	Number of Questions	Questions to Attempt	Duration	Marking Scheme
Section IA: Languages	13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) – Reading comprehension, vocabulary, literary aptitude	50	50 (all compulsory)	60 minutes per language	+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
Section II: Domain-Specific Subjects	23 subjects aligned with Class 12 NCERT curriculum (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Accountancy, History)	50 per subject	50 (all compulsory)	60 minutes per subject	+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
Section III: General Test	General knowledge, current affairs, logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude	50	50 (all compulsory)	60 minutes	+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted

This pattern ensures uniformity, with all questions being multiple-choice and compulsory within each selected subject. The syllabus remains closely aligned with the Class 12 NCERT curriculum for domain subjects, while the General Test assesses broader aptitude. For the latest updates, refer to the official NTA website (cuet.nta.nic.in).