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CUET UG
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Common University Entrance Test (UG)
Common entrance for central universities. CBT format with domain subjects, language, and general test sections.
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CUET UG eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Education
- Class 12 pass from a recognised board. Each university sets its own subject-specific eligibility (e.g., DU BA Hons Economics needs Maths).
- Candidates can choose up to 6 subjects (changed in some cycles).
- Domain subjects (33 to choose from), General Test, and up to 13 languages.
- Each university then sets its own subject-combination + cut-off using CUET percentile.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, OCI, PIO. Foreign nationals — supernumerary seats at participating universities.
CUET UG cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
DU College closing percentiles — popular UG programmes (Open category, 2024)
DU uses the CUET UG composite score (sum of the relevant domain subjects + general test or languages). Each college + course combination has its own closing cut-off.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | St Stephen's BA Hons Economics | 99.5+ percentile composite |
| 2024 | Hindu College BA Hons Economics | 99+ percentile |
| 2024 | SRCC B.Com Hons | 99+ percentile |
| 2024 | LSR BA Hons Psychology | 98+ percentile |
| 2024 | Hansraj BSc Hons Computer Science | 98.5+ percentile |
| 2024 | Miranda House BA Hons English | 97.5+ percentile |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
CUET UG paper analysis — what actually got asked
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Section 1A (Languages)
50/250 marks avg
Comprehension + Vocabulary + Grammar (13 languages to choose)
40 of 50 questions to be answered.
~50 marks(20%)
Section 2 (Domain Subject)
50/250 marks avg
Class 12 NCERT-based domain test (Math / Phy / Chem / Bio / Eco / Polity / History / Psychology / etc.)
Each domain is 50 marks. Students choose 2-6 domains based on target college.
~50 marks(20%)
Section 3 (General Test)
60/250 marks avg
GK + Current Affairs + Mental Ability + Quant + Logical Reasoning
Not all universities require it. DU requires it for some courses.
~60 marks(24%)
Takeaways for prep planning
- CUET is fundamentally a Class 12 NCERT-mastery test — every domain question is from the Class 12 syllabus of that subject.
- The 'composite percentile' DU uses sums up domain + language + general test percentile-equated scores. A high single-domain score doesn't help if other selected subjects underperform.
- Choosing 2-3 strong subjects + 1 backup is more rank-effective than spreading across 5-6 subjects with mediocre prep.
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 175)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 175)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 175)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 175)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 175)
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General Aptitude Test
61 QsMathematics / Applied Mathematics (Domain)
44 QsPhysics (Domain)
47 QsChemistry (Domain)
80 QsBiology / Biological Studies (Domain)
81 QsEnglish (Language Test)
57 QsOther Domain Subjects
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Top 1% — most competitive programs
97–100% · Rank 1 – 3,000
- •Delhi University — BA honors in premier colleges for Economics, Political Science, English (St. Stephen's, Hindu College — approximate cut-off 98-99th percentile)
- •Jawaharlal Nehru University — BA honors in most sought-after programs (approximate cut-off 97-99th percentile)
- •Delhi University — B.Sc honors Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry in top colleges (approximate cut-off 98th percentile)
- •Jamia Millia Islamia — highly competitive programs like Mass Communication, BA English honors (approximate cut-off 97-98th percentile)
- •Banaras Hindu University — BA/B.Sc honors in flagship programs with General category reservation
Elite programs — top colleges
92–97% · Rank 3,000 – 15,000
- •Delhi University — BA honors in top colleges like St. Stephen's, Hindu, Miranda House (approximate cut-off 93-95th percentile for competitive courses)
- •Jawaharlal Nehru University — BA honors Economics, Political Science (approximate cut-off 94th percentile)
- •Banaras Hindu University — BA honors Economics, English (approximate cut-off 92-94th percentile)
- •Jamia Millia Islamia — Mass Communication, BA honors English (approximate cut-off 93rd percentile)
- •University of Hyderabad — integrated MA programs in select disciplines
Top central universities — general programs
85–92% · Rank 15,000 – 50,000
- •Delhi University — BA Program in affiliated colleges (approximate cut-off 87-90th percentile for mid-tier colleges)
- •Jawaharlal Nehru University — BA in languages, social sciences (non-honors, approximate cut-off 88th percentile)
- •Banaras Hindu University — BA honors in humanities (approximate cut-off 86-88th percentile)
- •Jamia Millia Islamia — B.A. honors programs in competitive subjects
- •University of Hyderabad — BA/B.Sc programs in various disciplines
Tier 2 central universities
75–85% · Rank 50,000 – 1,50,000
- •Jamia Millia Islamia — BA Program, B.Com (approximate cut-off 78-82nd percentile for general courses)
- •Central University of South Bihar — BA/B.Sc with better subject combinations
- •Banaras Hindu University — B.Sc in non-medical streams (approximate cut-off 80th percentile)
- •Aligarh Muslim University — BA/B.Com in competitive streams
- •Pondicherry University — B.Sc honors programs (main campus)
- •University of Hyderabad — integrated programs in some disciplines
Mid-tier central universities
60–75% · Rank 1,50,000 – 4,00,000
- •Central University of Kerala — BA English, History (approximate cut-off 65th percentile)
- •Central University of Gujarat — B.Com, BBA programs
- •Central University of Tamil Nadu — B.Sc courses in Biology, Chemistry
- •Tripura University — BA/B.Sc general programs
- •Mizoram University — various UG programs in humanities and sciences
- •Some competitive programs at newer central universities
Tier 3 universities range
40–60% · Rank 4,00,000 – 8,00,000
- •Central University of Haryana — BA/B.Com programs (approximate cut-off 50-60th percentile)
- •Central University of Rajasthan — B.Sc general courses
- •Pondicherry University — BA in non-competitive streams (Karaikal campus)
- •Some state central universities in less competitive programs
- •Private participating universities with moderate selectivity
Below typical cut-offs
0–40% · Rank 8,00,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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Based on historical patterns, the CUET UG 2027 notification is expected in the first week of January 2027, with registration opening immediately afterward and continuing through early February.
NTA released the CUET UG 2026 result on June 23, 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. The exam was conducted from May 11 to June 7, 2026, with over 15.68 lakh candidates appearing.
NTA published the final answer key on June 21 after evaluating objections. The key included changes to 7 dropped questions and 44 questions with multiple correct answers.
NTA released the provisional answer key and response sheets on June 9, 2026, allowing candidates to challenge answers with a fee of ₹200 per question before the final key.
Important dates
CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key
passedTue, 9 Jun, 2026
Officialnta.ac.in ↗Provisional answer key with objection window released at cuet.nta.nic.in
CUET UG 2026 Final Answer Key
passedSun, 21 Jun, 2026
Reporteduniversity.careers360.comFinal answer key released after evaluation of objections; 7 questions dropped, 44 had multiple correct answers
CUET UG 2026 Result
passedTue, 23 Jun, 2026
Reporteduniversity.careers360.comResult declared at cuet.nta.nic.in on June 23, 2026
CUET UG 2027 Notification (expected)
90 days awayFri, 8 Jan, 2027
ExpectedNotification typically released in first week of January based on historical patterns
CUET UG 2027 Application End (expected)
123 days awayWed, 10 Feb, 2027
ExpectedRegistration typically closes in early February, about 4-5 weeks after opening
🎓CUET UG 2027 Exam (expected)
222 days awayThu, 20 May, 2027
ExpectedExam typically conducted in May-June window; 2026 was May 11-31, 2027 likely similar timeframe
Syllabus
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General Aptitude Test
General Knowledge
Static GK — countries & capitals, polity, books & authors, awards, Indian history, important days.
Current Affairs
National & international events of the last 12 months — summits, schemes, sports, appointments.
Indian History & National Movement
Ancient, medieval, modern India and the freedom struggle — high-level facts only.
General Polity
Constitution, Parliament, judiciary, fundamental rights and duties, governance basics.
Science & Technology
Inventions, discoveries, space, defence, IT — general awareness level.
Environment & Ecology
Climate change, biodiversity, environmental laws and recent environmental events.
Numerical Ability
Basic arithmetic — percentages, ratio, averages, time-work, time-speed-distance, profit-loss.
Quantitative Reasoning
Application of basic mathematical concepts — algebra, geometry, mensuration, statistics.
General Mental Ability
Series, analogies, classification, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions.
Logical & Analytical Reasoning
Statement & conclusion, cause & effect, syllogism, logical deductions, Venn diagrams.
Data Interpretation
Reading and interpreting tables, bar / line / pie charts.
Basic Grammar & Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, fill-in-the-blanks, basic sentence-correction.
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (Domain)
Relations & Functions
Reflexive, symmetric, transitive and equivalence relations; one-one and onto functions; composition.
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Definition, range, domain, principal value branch and elementary properties.
Matrices
Order, types, transpose, symmetric / skew-symmetric, addition, multiplication and elementary operations.
Determinants
Properties, minors, cofactors, adjoint, inverse and solving simultaneous equations by matrix method.
Continuity & Differentiability
Continuity, differentiability, derivatives of composite, implicit, inverse-trig, exponential and log functions.
Applications of Derivatives
Rate of change, increasing / decreasing functions, tangents and normals, maxima and minima.
Integrals
Indefinite integrals by substitution, parts and partial fractions; definite integrals and properties.
Applications of the Integrals
Area under simple curves, between two curves, and bounded regions.
Differential Equations
Order, degree; solution of first-order first-degree, separable, homogeneous and linear DEs.
Vectors
Vector addition, scalar multiplication, dot and cross product, projection and direction cosines.
Three-Dimensional Geometry
Direction cosines, equations of lines and planes, angle between them, shortest distance.
Linear Programming
Formulation, graphical method for two-variable LP problems, feasible region, optimal solution.
Probability
Conditional probability, multiplication theorem, independent events, Bayes' theorem, random variable, binomial distribution.
Physics (Domain)
Electrostatics
Electric charges, Coulomb's law, electric field, dipoles, Gauss's law, potential, capacitance.
Current Electricity
Ohm's law, drift velocity, resistance, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, cells and EMF.
Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
Biot-Savart, Ampere's law, force on a current, moving-coil galvanometer, magnetism and matter.
Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current
Faraday's law, Lenz's law, self / mutual inductance, AC generators, LCR circuits, transformers.
Electromagnetic Waves
Displacement current, EM spectrum, basic features of EM waves.
Optics
Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, prisms, optical instruments, wave optics — interference, diffraction, polarisation.
Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter
Photoelectric effect, Einstein's equation, de Broglie wavelength, Davisson-Germer experiment.
Atoms & Nuclei
Bohr model, hydrogen spectrum, nuclear structure, mass-energy, radioactivity, fission and fusion.
Electronic Devices
Semiconductors, p-n junction diode, rectifiers, special-purpose diodes, junction transistor basics, logic gates.
Communication Systems
Elements of a communication system, modulation (AM), bandwidth, propagation of EM waves.
Chemistry (Domain)
Solid State
Classification of solids, unit cells, packing efficiency, point defects, electrical / magnetic properties.
Solutions
Concentration units, Raoult's law, colligative properties, abnormal molar mass, van't Hoff factor.
Electrochemistry
Galvanic / electrolytic cells, electrode potentials, Nernst equation, conductance, batteries, corrosion.
Chemical Kinetics
Rate of reaction, order and molecularity, integrated rate equations, Arrhenius equation, collision theory.
Surface Chemistry
Adsorption, catalysis, colloids, emulsions, types of solutions and tyndall effect.
General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements
Principles of metallurgy — concentration, reduction, refining; thermodynamic and electrochemical principles.
p-Block Elements
Group 15, 16, 17, 18 elements — trends, oxoacids, allotropes, important compounds.
d- and f-Block Elements
Transition metals, lanthanoids and actinoids — electronic configuration, oxidation states, properties.
Coordination Compounds
Werner's theory, IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, bonding (VBT, CFT), importance and applications.
Haloalkanes & Haloarenes
Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, mechanisms (SN1, SN2).
Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
Preparation, properties, reactions; identification and uses of common alcohols and phenols.
Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids
Nomenclature, structure, preparation, important reactions and uses.
Amines
Classification, preparation, properties, identification of primary, secondary, tertiary amines; diazonium salts.
Biomolecules
Carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, nucleic acids — structure and biological role.
Polymers
Classification, methods of polymerisation, important polymers and biodegradable polymers.
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Drugs, soaps, detergents, food preservatives — classification and applications.
Biology / Biological Studies (Domain)
Reproduction in Organisms
Modes of reproduction — asexual and sexual; reproductive cycles.
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Flower structure, microsporogenesis, megasporogenesis, double fertilisation, post-fertilisation events.
Human Reproduction
Male / female reproductive systems, gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, fertilisation, pregnancy, lactation.
Reproductive Health
Reproductive health issues, contraception, MTP, STIs, infertility, ART techniques.
Principles of Inheritance & Variation
Mendelian genetics, deviations, sex determination, linkage, mutations, genetic disorders.
Molecular Basis of Inheritance
DNA, RNA, replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation, human genome project.
Evolution
Origin of life, theories of evolution, Hardy-Weinberg principle, human evolution.
Human Health & Disease
Pathogens, immunity, vaccines, AIDS, cancer, drugs and alcohol abuse.
Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
Animal husbandry, plant breeding, tissue culture, single-cell protein, biofortification.
Microbes in Human Welfare
Microbes in food production, industry, sewage treatment, biogas, biocontrol agents.
Biotechnology — Principles & Processes
Recombinant DNA technology, tools, restriction enzymes, vectors, PCR, gene cloning.
Biotechnology — Applications
Application in agriculture, medicine, GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, ELISA.
Organisms & Populations
Ecology basics, population attributes, growth models, population interactions.
Ecosystem
Components, energy flow, ecological pyramids, productivity, decomposition, nutrient cycles.
Biodiversity & Conservation
Biodiversity patterns, loss, threats, conservation strategies, biodiversity hotspots.
Environmental Issues
Air, water and soil pollution, solid waste, ozone depletion, deforestation, greenhouse effect.
English (Language Test)
Reading Comprehension — Factual Passages
Comprehension of factual passages — direct and detail-based questions.
Reading Comprehension — Literary Passages
Comprehension of poetry, fiction, drama excerpts — theme and tone.
Reading Comprehension — Narrative Passages
Comprehension of short stories and narrative texts.
Synonyms
Identify the closest meaning to a given word.
Antonyms
Identify the opposite meaning of a given word.
Vocabulary in Context
Meaning of a word as used in a passage or sentence.
Fill in the Blanks
Choose the correct word to complete a sentence.
Error Spotting & Correction
Identify and correct grammatical / structural errors.
Rearrangement of Sentences
Reorder jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph.
Idioms & Phrases
Meaning and usage of common English idioms and phrases.
One-Word Substitution
Replace a phrase with a single appropriate word.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogies, odd-one-out and inference-based language questions.
Other Domain Subjects
Accountancy / Book-Keeping
NCERT Class 12 — partnership, share & debenture accounting, financial statement analysis, cash-flow.
Agriculture
NCERT Class 12 — agro-meteorology, soil & water conservation, crop production, livestock.
Anthropology
NCERT Class 12 — physical, social-cultural, archaeological and applied anthropology.
Business Studies
NCERT Class 12 — principles of management, business environment, marketing, finance.
Economics / Business Economics
NCERT Class 12 — micro and macro economics, national income, money, banking, government budget.
Environmental Science
Ecology, ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, environmental policy and sustainability.
Computer Science / Informatics Practices
NCERT Class 12 — Python programming, data structures, databases, networking, cyber-ethics.
Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Commercial Arts
Indian art history, painting, sculpture, graphic and commercial-art fundamentals.
Geography / Geology
NCERT Class 12 — human geography, India and the world, geology basics.
History
NCERT Class 12 — themes in Indian history (ancient, medieval, modern); world history.
Home Science
Human development, family resource management, nutrition, fabric and apparel, communication.
Knowledge Tradition & Practices in India
Indian knowledge systems — astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, literature, art, medicine.
Legal Studies
Indian Constitution, judiciary, legal services, human rights, international law basics.
Mass Media / Mass Communication
Print, broadcast, digital media; journalism, advertising, public relations.
Performing Arts
Indian classical dance, music, theatre — history, gharanas, forms and practitioners.
Physical Education
NCERT Class 12 — sports training, physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, yoga.
Political Science
NCERT Class 12 — politics in India since Independence, contemporary world politics.
Psychology
NCERT Class 12 — variations in psychological attributes, self & personality, meeting life challenges, social behaviour.
Sanskrit
Sanskrit prose, poetry, drama; grammar — sandhi, samasa, karaka, verb conjugation.
Sociology
NCERT Class 12 — Indian society, social institutions, change and development in India.
Teaching Aptitude
Teaching methods, learners, communication, evaluation systems and educational research.
Tourism
History, types and impact of tourism; tourism geography, products and management.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial ventures, business arithmetic, resource mobilisation, enterprise marketing.