CUET 2026 Physics May 15 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 15 Shift 1 Physics Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.

CUET 2026 Physics exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

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Question 1:

In the circuit shown below, the potential difference between A and B is:

(A) 6 V
(B) 3 V
(C) 2 V
(D) 1 V

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Question 2:

The frequency of revolution of the electron in Bohr's orbit varies with \(n\), the principal quantum number as

(A) \(\dfrac{1}{n}\)
(B) \(\dfrac{1}{n^3}\)
(C) \(\dfrac{1}{n^4}\)
(D) \(\dfrac{1}{n^2}\)

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Question 3:

Which of the following phenomena cannot be explained by wave theory of light?

(A) Reflection of light
(B) Diffraction of light
(C) Refraction of light
(D) Compton effect

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Question 4:

A parallel plate capacitor with air between the plates has a capacitance of \(6pF\). What will be the capacitance if the distance between the plates is reduced to half and the space between them is filled with a substance of dielectric constant \(5\)?

(A) \(30pF\)
(B) \(60pF\)
(C) \(15pF\)
(D) \(120pF\)

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Question 5:

The value of current \(I\) in the electrical circuit as given below, when potential at \(A\) is equal to the potential at \(B\), will be _____ A.

(A) \(2A\)
(B) \(3A\)
(C) \(4A\)
(D) \(5A\)

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Question 6:

In a hydrogen atom an electron makes a transition from \(n_1 \rightarrow n_2\), where \(n_1\) and \(n_2\) are the principal quantum numbers of these two states. Assuming Bohr's model to be valid, if the time period of electron in the initial state is eight times of that in the final state, the possible values of \(n_1\) and \(n_2\) are:

(A) \(n_1=8,\ n_2=4\)
(B) \(n_1=4,\ n_2=8\)
(C) \(n_1=8,\ n_2=2\)
(D) \(n_1=2,\ n_2=8\)

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Question 7:

An electric dipole of moment \(P\) is placed along the direction of electric field \(E\). The work done in deflecting the dipole through \(180^\circ\) is equal to

(A) \(PE\)
(B) \(+2PE\)
(C) \(-2PE\)
(D) Zero

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Question 8:

What is the unit of electric flux in terms of the base units of SI?

(A) \(kg^{-1}m^3s^{-3}A^{-1}\)
(B) \(kg\,m^3s^3A^{-1}\)
(C) \(kg\,m^3s^{-3}A^{1}\)
(D) \(kg\,m^3s^{-3}A^{-1}\)

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Question 9:

In terms of Bohr radius \(a_0\), the radius of \(2^{nd}\) Bohr orbit of Hydrogen is:

(A) \(4a_0\)
(B) \(8a_0\)
(C) \(\sqrt{2}a_0\)
(D) \(2a_0\)

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Question 10:

Two identical symmetric double convex lenses of focal length \(f\) are cut into two equal parts \(L_1, L_2\) by \(AB\) plane and \(L_3, L_4\) by \(XY\) plane as shown in figure respectively. The ratio of focal lengths of lenses \(L_1\) and \(L_3\) is

(A) \(1:4\)
(B) \(1:1\)
(C) \(2:1\)
(D) \(1:2\)

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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	60 minutes per test
Total Sections	3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions per Test	50 questions (all compulsory)
Marking Scheme	+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Maximum Marks	250 marks per test
Maximum Subject Choices	5 subjects in total
Syllabus Base	Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects)

CUET UG 2026 Question Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
Five cells, each of emf \((E)\) and internal resistance \((r)\), are connected in series. If out of these five cells, one of the cells is connected with opposite polarity, the equivalent emf and internal resistance of the combination, respectively, will be

\(5E,\;5r\)
\(4E,\;4r\)
\(3E,\;5r\)
\(3E,\;3r\)

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2.
Figures show four pairs of parallel plates \(P,Q,R\) and \(S\) with the same separation and the electric potential of each plate. The electric field between the plates is uniform and perpendicular to the plates. Arrange the plates in descending order of the magnitude of the electric field between the plates.
(A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

\((B),(C),(D),(A)\)
\((A),(C),(B),(D)\)
\((B),(C),(A),(D)\)
\((C),(D),(A),(B)\)

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3.
A circular wire loop of radius \(R\) is placed in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane centered at the origin. A square loop of side \(a\;(a\ll R)\) of single turn is placed with its plane parallel to the \(x\)-\(y\) plane and at a distance \(z=\sqrt{3}\,R\). The mutual inductance between the loops is

\[ \frac{\mu_0a^2}{4R} \]
\[ \frac{\mu_0R}{8a^2} \]
\[ \frac{\mu_0R}{4a} \]
\[ \frac{\mu_0a^2}{16R} \]

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4.
In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

\(25\,\text{Hz}\)
\(50\,\text{Hz}\)
\(75\,\text{Hz}\)
\(100\,\text{Hz}\)

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5.
In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

Increase
Decrease
Remain unchanged
First increase then decrease

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6.
A magnetic dipole aligned parallel to a uniform magnetic field requires a work of \(W\) to rotate it through \(60^\circ\). The torque exerted by the field on the dipole in this new position is

\(2W\)
\(W\)
\(\sqrt{3}\,W\)
\(\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2}W\)

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CUET 2026 Physics May 15 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Physics May 15 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

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CUET Questions

1.
Five cells, each of emf \((E)\) and internal resistance \((r)\), are connected in series. If out of these five cells, one of the cells is connected with opposite polarity, the equivalent emf and internal resistance of the combination, respectively, will be

3.
A circular wire loop of radius \(R\) is placed in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane centered at the origin. A square loop of side \(a\;(a\ll R)\) of single turn is placed with its plane parallel to the \(x\)-\(y\) plane and at a distance \(z=\sqrt{3}\,R\). The mutual inductance between the loops is

4.
In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

5.
In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

6.
A magnetic dipole aligned parallel to a uniform magnetic field requires a work of \(W\) to rotate it through \(60^\circ\). The torque exerted by the field on the dipole in this new position is

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CUET 2026 Physics May 15 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

1.Five cells, each of emf \((E)\) and internal resistance \((r)\), are connected in series. If out of these five cells, one of the cells is connected with opposite polarity, the equivalent emf and internal resistance of the combination, respectively, will be

3.A circular wire loop of radius \(R\) is placed in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane centered at the origin. A square loop of side \(a\;(a\ll R)\) of single turn is placed with its plane parallel to the \(x\)-\(y\) plane and at a distance \(z=\sqrt{3}\,R\). The mutual inductance between the loops is

4.In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

5.In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

6.A magnetic dipole aligned parallel to a uniform magnetic field requires a work of \(W\) to rotate it through \(60^\circ\). The torque exerted by the field on the dipole in this new position is

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1.
Five cells, each of emf \((E)\) and internal resistance \((r)\), are connected in series. If out of these five cells, one of the cells is connected with opposite polarity, the equivalent emf and internal resistance of the combination, respectively, will be

3.
A circular wire loop of radius \(R\) is placed in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane centered at the origin. A square loop of side \(a\;(a\ll R)\) of single turn is placed with its plane parallel to the \(x\)-\(y\) plane and at a distance \(z=\sqrt{3}\,R\). The mutual inductance between the loops is

4.
In a full wave rectifier circuit operating with \(50\,\text{Hz}\) mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple at the output would be

5.
In Young’s double slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is increased while keeping all other parameters constant, the fringe width will:

6.
A magnetic dipole aligned parallel to a uniform magnetic field requires a work of \(W\) to rotate it through \(60^\circ\). The torque exerted by the field on the dipole in this new position is