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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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General KnowledgeThe book 'The God of Small Things' was written by which Indian author?
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
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.
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.
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Comprehension + Vocabulary + Grammar (13 languages to choose)
40 of 50 questions to be answered.
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.
60/250 marks avg
GK + Current Affairs + Mental Ability + Quant + Logical Reasoning
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General Aptitude Test
64 QsMathematics / Applied Mathematics (Domain)
64 QsPhysics (Domain)
53 QsChemistry (Domain)
84 QsBiology / Biological Studies (Domain)
84 QsEnglish (Language Test)
60 QsOther Domain Subjects
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Top 1% — most competitive programs
97–100% · Rank 1 – 3,000
Elite programs — top colleges
92–97% · Rank 3,000 – 15,000
The National Testing Agency has officially declared the CUET UG 2026 result on June 23, 2026. Candidates can download their scorecards showing subject-wise scores, normalized marks, and percentile rankings from the official portal.
NTA released the final answer key after reviewing objections submitted by candidates. Several questions were dropped from the evaluation based on valid challenges, and final scores were calculated using the revised key.
NTA released admit cards for candidates whose exams were rescheduled due to technical glitches during the May 30, 2026 (Shift 1) exam. These candidates appeared for the examination on June 6-7, 2026.
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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.
Top central universities — general programs
85–92% · Rank 15,000 – 50,000
Tier 2 central universities
75–85% · Rank 50,000 – 1,50,000
Mid-tier central universities
60–75% · Rank 1,50,000 – 4,00,000
Tier 3 universities range
40–60% · Rank 4,00,000 – 8,00,000
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.
NTA released the provisional answer key and response sheets, allowing candidates to verify their responses and raise objections until June 11, 2026, by paying Rs 200 per question challenged.
Notification released
passedSat, 3 Jan, 2026
Application window start
passedSat, 3 Jan, 2026
Application window close (extended)
passedWed, 4 Feb, 2026
Original deadline Jan 30, extended to Feb 4; fee payment extended to Feb 7
Correction window
passedWed, 11 Feb, 2026
Correction window ran Feb 9-11, 2026
Application re-opened window
passedThu, 26 Feb, 2026
Re-opened from Feb 23-26, 2026 without correction facility
City intimation slip released
passedWed, 29 Apr, 2026
Admit card released
passedTue, 5 May, 2026
Released in batches throughout exam window
🎓Exam window (CBT)
passedMon, 11 May, 2026
Exam conducted from May 11-31, 2026; rescheduled exams on June 6-7
Provisional answer key released
passedTue, 9 Jun, 2026
Objection window closed June 11, 2026
Final answer key released
passedSun, 21 Jun, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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