Senior Content Writer | Updated On - May 26, 2026
CUET UG 2026 is ongoing. Check live updates, paper analysis, student reactions, and shift-wise exam highlights here.
The CUET UG May 26 shift 2 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. Based on the early students' reaction, the shift 2 was easy to moderate in overall difficulty.
The May 25 shift 1 was easy to moderate in the overall difficulty. The May 25 shift 1 subject-wise paper analysis is given below:
- The Mathematics and Physics papers were most challenging due to their lengthy and calculation-intensive questions, making time management a major factor.
- English, Chemistry, and GAT were comparatively easier and more scoring for well-prepared students.
- Biology had a balanced paper with a mix of straightforward and tricky NCERT-based questions. It also included diagram-based and conceptual questions.
CUET UG 2026 exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 400+ exam centres in India and 15 cities abroad, with over 15,68,866 registered candidates appearing across 35 shifts spread over the exam window of May 11 to May 31, 2026.
Check: May 11 to May 24 CUET UG Shiftwise Paper Analysis
Source: NTA Public Notice
- The CUET UG 2026 Admit Card was released on May 5, 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in — candidates must carry a printed hard copy on exam day; digital copies are not accepted under any circumstances.
- Slot 1 reporting time is 7:00 AM with gates closing at 8:30 AM; Slot 2 reporting time is 1:00 PM with gates closing at 2:30 PM. Late entries will not be permitted.
- A major 2026 change: all 50 questions in every paper are now compulsory — the previous option to attempt 40 out of 50 has been removed. Every candidate must attempt all questions in each 60-minute paper.
- The exam covers 37 subject papers (13 languages + 23 domain subjects + General Aptitude Test), with a marking scheme of +5 for correct and –1 for incorrect answers.
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Note: The CUET UG 2026 admit card is a mandatory entry document. Candidates must also carry a valid original photo ID. In case of any discrepancy on the admit card, contact NTA at 011-40759000 or email cuet-ug@nta.ac.in before the exam.
In this article, we cover all live updates for the CUET UG 2026 Exam, including shift timings, reporting times, gate closing rules, prohibited items, dress code, documents to carry, exam pattern and exam analysis.
The CUET UG May 26 shift 2 has concluded at 6:00 PM. The May 26 shift 2 question paper link is given below:
The CUET UG May 26 shift 2 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the subject-wise question papers will be provided soon.
The CUET UG May 26 shift 2 has started at 3:00 PM and will conclude at 6:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the subject-wise question papers will be provided once the shift concludes.
The CUET UG May 26 shift 1 has concluded at 12:00 PM. The May 26 shift 1 question paper link is given below:
The CUET UG May 26 shift 1 has been concluded at 12:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the question paper will be provided soon.
The CUET UG May 26 shift 1 has started at 9:00 AM and will conclude at 12:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the question paper will be provided once the shift concludes.
The CUET UG May 25 shift 2 has concluded at 6:00 PM. The May 25 shift 2 question paper link is given below:
The CUET UG May 25 shift 2 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the subject-wise question papers will be provided soon.
NTA has not announced the CUET UG result date yet. The result is expected to be declared in late June or early July as per the previous year’s trend. Once released, candidates will be able to download their scorecard using their CUET UG application number and password.
Source: NTA official Notice 2025
The CUET Chemistry syllabus is available on the CUET UG website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The CUET Chemistry syllabus includes the following units and topics:
| Unit No. | Unit Name | Topics Covered |
| I | Solutions | Types of solutions, concentration terms, solubility, Henry’s Law, Raoult’s Law, Ideal & Non-ideal solutions, Azeotropes, Colligative properties, Van’t Hoff factor, Abnormal molar mass |
| II | Electrochemistry | Galvanic & electrolytic cells, Electrode potential, Nernst equation, Conductance, Kohlrausch law, Faraday’s laws, Batteries, Fuel cells, Corrosion |
| III | Chemical Kinetics | Rate of reaction, Rate law, Order & molecularity, Integrated rate equations, Half-life, Arrhenius equation, Collision theory |
| IV | d and f Block Elements | Transition elements properties, Lanthanoid contraction, Oxidation states, KMnO₄ & K₂Cr₂O₇, Lanthanoids & Actinoids |
| V | Coordination Compounds | Werner’s theory, Nomenclature, Isomerism, VBT & CFT, Spectrochemical series, Applications |
| VI | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | Preparation, Properties, Reactions, Stereochemistry (SN), Polyhalogen compounds (Freons, DDT) |
| VII | Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | Preparation, Properties, Reactions of alcohols, phenols & ethers, Methanol & Ethanol |
| VIII | Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | Preparation, Properties & Reactions of aldehydes, ketones & carboxylic acids, Uses |
| IX | Amines | Preparation, Properties, Basic character, Diazonium salts & their synthetic importance |
| X | Biomolecules | Carbohydrates (mono-, di-, polysaccharides), Proteins, Enzymes, Vitamins, Nucleic acids, Hormones |
The CUET UG May 25 shift 2 has started at 3:00 PM and will conclude at 6:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the question paper will be provided once the shift concludes.
The CUET UG May 25 shift 1 Physics paper was hard and lengthy, as per the students' reactions. And the Chemistry paper was easy and doable.
The CUET UG May 25 shift 1 Biology paper was easy to moderate, with around 35-36 questions being easy and the remaining 14-15 questions being a little tricky. Around 6-7 questions were niche NCERT-based. There were questions based on the diagrams given in the NCERTs. As per the students' review, the questions were asked from almost all the topics. There was a question related to the evolution of plants.
The CUET UG May 25 shift 1 Maths paper was moderate in overall difficulty. The paper was, however, lengthy, and candidates faced challenges in completing the paper on time. Students said that in this paper, maintaining speed from the start was important. The questions were asked about topics such as differential equations, integration (lengthy), matrices, determinants, and their properties (matching), probability, and volume of a sphere.
The CUET UG May 25 shift 1 GAT paper was easy, as per the early students' reaction. The paper had around 30-35 questions from the quants section, and the rest of them were from GK.
- The Quant and reasoning section included questions from topics such as Percentage, Time and work (efficiency), speed, time and distance, Simple interest, and probability.
- The GK section included questions such as the West Bengal bordering states, acid in tomato, orange, and vinegar, bird of a state, article related to fundamental rights, and Dhuandhar waterfalls in which state, etc.
The NTA has postponed the CUET UG exam scheduled to be held on May 28, 2026, in both shifts due to the change in the date of the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid).
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET UG May 25 English paper was easy, as per the early students' reactions. There were around 2-3 questions that were tricky and tough.
- The vocab section was easy and asked in a matching format, and synonym and antonym type questions. The vocab questions asked were Precocious, salubrious, judicial, expedite, impede, augmented, and speculate.
- The RCs and the grammar section were easy, and no foreign words were asked in the paper. There were some questions related to substituting one word for the sentence.
- Some students found the paper moderate due to confusing options, but overall, the paper was easy for candidates who had prepared well.
The CUET UG May 25 shift 1 has concluded at 12:00 PM. The May 25 shift 1 question paper link is given below:
The CUET UG May 25 shift 1 has been concluded at 12:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the subject-wise question papers will be provided soon.
The CUET UG syllabus as prescribed by the NTA is given below:
|
Section |
Topics Included |
|
Reading Comprehension |
Factual Passages, Narrative Passages, Literary Passages |
|
Verbal Ability |
Rearranging the Parts, Match the Following, choosing the correct word, and Synonyms and Antonyms |
Source: Official English Syllabus PDF
The NTA official website is useful for all the updates regarding the exams conducted by the authority. The CUETUG 2026 updates are available on the NTA official website, which is given below:
- NTA Official Website: https://nta.ac.in/
The CUET UG May 25 shift 1 has started at 9:00 AM and will conclude at 12:00 PM. The shift 1 detailed paper analysis and the question paper will be provided once the shift concludes.
The CUET UG May 23 shift 1 entry has started at 7:00 AM and will close at 8:30 AM. After the gate closing time, no entry will be permitted to any candidates under any circumstances. Thus, the candidates must ensure they reach the exam centre on time.
Yes, the CUET UG exam has a negative marking of 1 mark. For every correct answer, you will get 5 marks, and for every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
The NTA has made clear guidelines in the CUET UG 2026 official information bulletin regarding the prohibited items. The prohibited or barred items are given below:
| Category | Restricted Items |
| Textual & Stationery Items | Printed or written material, bits of paper, Geometry Box, Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Log Table, Electronic Pen, Scanner |
| Communication Devices | Mobile Phone, Bluetooth Devices, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band |
| Personal Belongings | Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap |
| Watches & Electronic Accessories | Watch, Wristwatch, Bracelet, Camera |
| Metallic & Jewellery Items | Ornaments, Metallic Items |
| Food & Drink Items | Opened or packed food items, Water Bottles |
| Unfair Means Devices | Microchip Devices, Hidden Cameras, Bluetooth Devices, any communication gadget that may be used for unfair means |
Candidates facing any issues or queries regarding the CUET UG 2026 can contact the NTA helpline from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the following:
| Helpline Number | +91-11-40759000 |
| Email ID | cuet-ug@nta.ac.in |
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET UG 2026 is ongoing and will be conducted in a 21-day exam window with a total of 35 shifts. The exam is conducted in 2 shifts daily, whose timings are given below:
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET sample paper 2026 is helpful for students to improve their understanding of the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme.
- Helps students identify strong and weak topics for better revision and time management.
- Enhances speed and accuracy by providing real exam-like practice before the actual test.
- Builds confidence and reduces exam stress through regular mock practice and self-assessment.
Candidates can find the CUET sample paper 2026 subject-wise link below:
The CUET UG Admit card was released on May 5 by the NTA on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The admit card was released for the complete examination window of 21 days on a single day.
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET UG 2026 city slip was released by the NTA on April 29, 2026. Candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 city slip by using their application number and password. The CUET UG 2026 city slip is the advance information for the allotment of the City where the Examination Centre will be located.
Source: CUET UG City Slip Portal
The CUET UG login portal is live for candidates of CUET UG 2026. Candidates can log in to the portal using their application number and password. The direct link for the CUET login portal is given below:
NTA has already released the CUET UG 2026 exam date i.e. May 11 to May 31, 2026. The CUET UG is currently ongoing with 2 shifts daily and will be conducted across 35 shifts over the 21-day examination window.
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET mock test free 2026 helps students get used to the exam format and question pattern. The Mock test analysis widens the knowledge base of candidates and helps identify the weak areas.
Candidates can attempt the CUET mock test free 2026 from the link below:
The CUET UG May 22 Biology paper was easy, and it was not lengthy. The paper included questions from topics such as Genetics, Ecology, and cell theory. Most of the questions were one-liners.
The CUET UG May 22 shift 2 Physics paper was easy to moderate. Students found the paper balanced and doable, but a little lengthy. There were questions from modern physics. The theory and numerical questions were almost equal in weightage. The theory questions were concept-based, and there were around 10 questions from optics.
The CUET UG May 22 shift 2 English paper was easy to moderate. There were questions about topics such as choosing the correct spelling. Students found the options confusing. The phrasal verbs asked were Give in, Gave away, Gave the game away, and given up.
The CUET UG May 22 shift 2 has concluded at 6:00 PM. The May 22 shift 2 question paper link is given below:
The CUET UG May 22 shift 2 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. The paper analysis and the subject-wise question papers will be provided soon.
The CUET UG 2026 exams are ongoing and will conclude on May 31. Daily multiple-subject exams are being conducted by the NTA in 2 shifts. The overall analysis of the May 22 shift 1 is given below:
| Subject | Difficulty Level | Key Highlights / Topics Asked |
| Physics | Easy to Moderate | Around 25–28 questions were theory-based, while the remaining were numericals. Numerical questions were tricky and time-consuming to solve. |
| Maths | Lengthy and Tricky | Questions were asked from Definite Integrals, Matrices, Differential Equations, Linear Programming Problems, Application of Derivatives (Increasing & Decreasing), Cylinder question from NCERT, Vector Algebra, and 3D Geometry. |
| GAT | Easy to Moderate | Weightage was almost equally distributed among Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Knowledge. Questions included topics such as Matrix and Blood Relations. |
| Biology | Moderate | The paper was comparatively tougher than previous shifts. Questions were asked on Organisms and Diseases (Matching Type), Antibody of Colostrum, Transport of Sperm, Infertility, Water-Pollinated Plants, and Brain Capacities. |
The CUET UG May 22 exam was conducted for the following subjects:
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English, and GAT.
The CUET UG English Shift-wise question paper is available for download. Candidates can also download the CUET English PYQ from the link given below:
The Chemistry CUET PYQ will help you understand the examiner’s mindset, and it will give you an idea of the important and high-weightage topics. Chemistry CUET PYQ can be used as a mock test, and it will give you an idea of the level of the questions.
Given below is the link to the Chemistry CUET PYQ:
The CUET UG marking scheme, as per the NTA’s official CUET UG Bulletin, is given below:
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
| Correct Answer | +5 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
| Marked for Review (not answered) | 0 marks |
The CUET UG May 22 shift 2 has started at 3:00 PM and will conclude at 6:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the subject-wise question papers will be provided once the shift concludes.
The CUET UG May 22 shift 2 entry has been closed at 2:30 PM. Candidates have entered the examination centre, and the biometric authentication has started. The shift 2 exam will start at 3:00 PM.
In 2025, the CUET UG result was announced on 04 July, 2025 and the exams were conducted from 13 May 2025 to 04 June 2025. The provisional answer key was released on 17 June. In 2026, the CUET UG result is likely to be released in late June or early July.
Source: NTA official Notice 2025
The CUET UG May 22 shift 1 Biology paper was moderate and not easy, unlike previous shifts. The questions asked were related to organisms and diseases (matching), the antibody of colostrum, transport of sperm, infertility, water-pollinated plants, and Brain capacities.
The CUET UG May 22 shift 1 GAT paper was easy to moderate in difficulty. The weightage of questions was almost equal across all the sections, i.e., Quants, Reasoning, and GK. The questions were asked on topics such as Matrix, Blood relation, etc.
The CUET English Mock Test 2026 will help students get used to the exam format and question pattern. The Mock test analysis widens the knowledge base of candidates and helps identify the weak areas.
Candidates can attempt the CUET English Mock Test 2026 from the link below:
The CUET UG May 22 shift 1 Physics paper was easy to moderate in overall difficulty. There were around 25-28 questions from the theory section, and the remaining questions were numerical. Some of the numericals were tricky and took more time to solve.
The CUET UG May 22 shift 1 Maths paper was lengthy and tricky, based on early students' reactions. There were questions on topics such as definite integrals, matrix and differential equations, linear programming problems, application of derivatives (increasing and decreasing), cylinder question (NCERT), and Vector and 3D etc. The common section was easy, but the core section was tough.
The CUET UG May 22 shift 1 has concluded at 12:00 PM. The May 22 shift 1 question paper link is given below:
The CUET UG May 22 shift 1 has been concluded at 12:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the subject-wise question papers will be provided soon.
Yes, NTA has allowed diabetic patients to carry eatables such as fruits and sugar tablets inside the exam centre. However, other candidates are not allowed to carry these items.
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET UG 2026 is currently ongoing and will conclude on May 31. The shift and subject-wise question papers of the exam held till now are available in the link given below:
The CUET Chemistry Question Paper 2025 will help you understand the examiner’s mindset, and it will give you an idea of the important and high-weightage topics. The CUET Chemistry Question Paper 2025 link is given below:
The CUET GAT Mock Test 2026 will help students get used to the exam format and question pattern. The Mock test analysis widens the knowledge base of candidates and helps identify the weak areas.
Candidates can download the GAT mock test CUET from the link below and attempt it:
The CUET UG May 22 shift 1 has started at 9:00 AM and will conclude at 12:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the subject-wise question papers will be provided once the shift concludes.
The NTA has prescribed certain guidelines regarding the CUET UG dress code 2026. The CUET dress code for female is given below based on those guidelines:
| Allowed | Not Allowed |
|---|---|
| Light-colored, half-sleeve kurtis/tops | Full-sleeve or heavy embroidery clothing |
| Simple trousers or leggings | Designer wear with large buttons or metallic work |
| Slippers or sandals | Shoes, high heels, boots |
| Hairpins, rubber bands (minimal) | Jewelry (earrings, rings, nose pins, bangles) |
The CUET UG mock tests help students get used to the exam format and question pattern. The Mock test analysis widens the knowledge base of candidates and helps identify the weak areas.
Candidates can attempt the CUET mock test online from the link below:
The CUET answer key will be released by the NTA shortly after the CUET exams. The CUET answer key is expected to be released in mid-June. Once released, candidates will be able to challenge the answer key with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 200/- per question.
Last year, the provisional answer key was released on June 17, and the exams were concluded on June 4, 2025.
Source: NTA Public Notice
The NTA has not released any common CUET exam date sheet in 2026. The CUET datesheet has been provided to candidates with their city intimation slip and admit card. The datesheet is different for every student as per their subject preferences and exam city. The CUET exam datesheet of some candidates is given below:
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Student 2
The CUET sample paper 2026 is helpful for students to improve their understanding of the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme.
- Helps students identify strong and weak topics for better revision and time management.
- Enhances speed and accuracy by providing real exam-like practice before the actual test.
- Builds confidence and reduces exam stress through regular mock practice and self-assessment.
Candidates can find the CUET sample paper 2026 subject-wise link below:
The CUET UG exam is conducted for 60 minutes per subject. Candidates have to attempt 50 compulsory questions in this duration.
Candidates facing any issues or queries regarding the CUET UG 2026 can contact the NTA helpline from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the following:
| Helpline Number | +91-11-40759000 |
| Email ID | cuet-ug@nta.ac.in |
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET UG marking scheme, as per the NTA’s official CUET UG Bulletin, is given below:
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
| Correct Answer | +5 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
| Marked for Review (not answered) | 0 marks |
As per the NTA guidelines, the candidates should report to the exam centre 2 hours before the commencement of the exam. The reporting time for both the shifts is given below:
| Shift 1 | Timing |
| Reporting Time | 7:00 AM |
| Gate Closing Time | 8:30 AM |
| Shift Timing | 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | Timing |
| Reporting Time | 1:00 PM |
| Gate Closing Time | 2:30 PM |
| Shift Timing | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
The CUET UG 2026 city slip was released by the NTA on April 29, 2026. Candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 city slip by using their application number and password. The CUET UG 2026 city slip is the advance information for the allotment of the City where the Examination Centre will be located.
Source: CUET UG City Slip Portal
The CUET UG Admit card was released on May 5 by the NTA on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The admit card was released for the complete examination window of 21 days on a single day.
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET Economics mock test will help students get used to the exam pattern and question format. The Mock test analysis widens the knowledge base of candidates and helps identify the weak areas.
Candidates can attempt the CUET Economics mock test from the link below:
The CUET UG previous year question papers are helpful for candidates to know the high-weightage topics and chapters, and to know the examiner’s mindset. The PYQ will make you familiar with the question pattern and the exam format, and it will also increase your speed, which is crucial as you have to attempt 50 questions in 60 minutes.
The CUET UG previous year question paper link is given below:
NTA has not announced the CUET UG result date yet. The result is expected to be declared in late June or early July as per the previous year’s trend. Once released, candidates will be able to download their scorecard using their CUET UG application number and password.
Source: NTA official Notice 2025
The CUET UG 2026 is ongoing and will be conducted in a 21-day exam window with a total of 35 shifts. The exam is conducted in 2 shifts daily, whose timings are given below:
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET UG May 21 shift 2 History paper was moderate to difficult in overall difficulty. The questions were asked on topics such as timeline (Lothal, Rakhigarhi, Dholavira), Durg and drainage (multiple statements), Discovery of Lothal, Border setting, Chinese traveller, birthplace of Buddha, 23rd Tirthankar of Jainism, Passage on Bhakti and Sufi, Alvar and Nayanar, Vijaynagar (bhawan nirman), passage from peasants chapter, Mahalvari system, Rani Laxmi Bai, Tantiatope, and Kunwar Singh belonged from which places, places and persons (matching from Gandhi chapter), and female members of the constituent assembly.
The CUET UG syllabus as prescribed by the NTA is given below:
|
Section |
Topics Included |
|
Reading Comprehension |
Factual Passages, Narrative Passages, Literary Passages |
|
Verbal Ability |
Rearranging the Parts, Match the Following, choosing the correct word, and Synonyms and Antonyms |
Source: Official English Syllabus PDF
The CUET UG May 21 shift 2 Physics paper was easy to moderate in overall difficulty. There were more theory questions than numericals. Around 60% question were theory-based, with most of the questions asked from the Electromagnetic induction, current electricity, and alternating current. There were 2 numerical questions asked from semiconducter and 1 numerical question asked about current.
In CUET UG, there are 37 subjects, which include 13 language subjects, 23 domain subjects, and 1 GAT. So there are 37 papers in CUET UG. But a candidate can choose a maximum of five subjects, which means that for candidates, there are a maximum of 5 papers in CUET UG.
NTA has already released the CUET UG 2026 exam date i.e. May 11 to May 31, 2026. The CUET UG is currently ongoing with 2 shifts daily and will be conducted across 35 shifts over the 21-day examination window.
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET UG May 21 shift 2 GAT paper was moderate to difficult, as per the early students' reaction on Reddit. The paper was quant-heavy, and the questions were also tough in the quant section. The LR section was easy but a little confusing. The GK portion had a lot of history questions and was tough for many students.
The CUET UG May 21 shift 2 was easy in difficulty level, as per the early students' reactions on Reddit. The paper had 4-5 confusing questions, and the rest of them were easy and doable.
- The English paper was grammar-heavy, and the vocabulary section was not difficult in this shift. The spelling of miscellaneous was asked.
- Other questions included the antonym of Reductant and idiom (play the gallery), and 2 questions of the Figure of speech. The questions were mostly in the form of match the following and fill in the blanks type.
- There were 2 RCs, one related to unprocessed food, and the other about some books and a man who had gone to his friends.
The CUET UG May 21 shift 2 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. The May 21 shift 2 question paper link is given below:
The CUET UG May 21 shift 2 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the question papers will be provided soon.
The CUET 2026 syllabus is available on the official website of the CUET, cuet.nta.nic.in. You can download the subject-wise CUET UG syllabus from the link below:
Candidates are required to carry the following documents to the exam centre as per the NTA guidelines:
| Required Document / Item | Details |
| Copy of the Admit Card with Self Declaration | Downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4-size paper), duly filled in. |
| One passport-sized photograph | Same as uploaded on the Online Application Form |
| Authorised Photo ID Proof | Must carry an original, and valid identity card such as School Identity Card / PAN Card / Passport / Aadhaar Card (With photograph) / E-Aadhaar with photograph / Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph / Bank Passbook with Photograph. |
| PwD/PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | Certificate issued by the authorised medical officer, if claiming relaxation under the PwD/PwBD category. |
| Simple transparent Ball Point Pen | Candidates must carry a simple transparent ballpoint pen. |
Source: NTA Public Notice
The CUET Biology Question Paper 2025 will help you understand the examiner’s mindset, and it will give you an idea of the important and high-weightage topics. The CUET Biology Question Paper 2025 link is given below:
The CUET UG Business Studies syllabus is available on the official website of CUET, cuet.nta.nic.in. The CUET Business Studies syllabus 2026 is given below based on the official syllabus PDF.
| Unit | Topic | Key Subtopics |
| Unit I | Nature and Significance of Management | Management concept, objectives, importance, nature of management, management as science/art/profession, levels of management, functions of management, coordination |
| Unit II | Principles of Management | Meaning, nature and significance of principles, Fayol’s principles, Taylor’s scientific management, principles and techniques |
| Unit III | Business Environment | Meaning and importance, dimensions of business environment – economic, social, technological, political, legal |
| Unit IV | Planning | Meaning, features, importance, limitations, planning process, types of plans |
| Unit V | Organising | Meaning and importance, organising process, organisational structure, formal and informal organisation, delegation, decentralisation |
| Unit VI | Staffing | Meaning, need and importance, HRM, staffing process, recruitment, selection, training and development |
| Unit VII | Directing | Meaning, importance, principles, supervision, motivation, Maslow’s hierarchy, leadership styles, communication and barriers |
| Unit VIII | Controlling | Meaning and importance, relationship between planning and controlling, controlling process |
| Unit IX | Business Finance | Meaning and role of business finance, financial management objectives, financial decisions, financial planning, capital structure, fixed and working capital |
| Unit X | Financial Markets | Concept of financial market, money market, capital market, stock exchange, depository services, SEBI |
| Unit XI | Marketing | Meaning, functions, role and philosophies, marketing vs selling, marketing mix, product, distribution, promotion, pricing |
| Unit XII | Consumer Protection | Meaning and importance, Consumer Protection Act 2019, consumer rights and responsibilities, complaint process, consumer awareness, NGOs |
Source: Business Studies Official Syllabus PDF
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The CUET Chemistry PYQ will help you understand the examiner’s mindset, and it will give you an idea of the important and high-weightage topics. CUET Chemistry PYQ can be used as a mock test, and it will give you an idea of the level of the questions.
Given below is the link to the CUET Chemistry PYQ:
The CUET Physics question paper will help you understand the examiner’s mindset, and it will give you an idea of the important and high-weightage topics. The CUET Physics question paper link is given below:
The CUET UG May 21 shift 1 Maths paper was easy to moderate and not lengthy, as per students’ reactions.
- The questions were asked from topics such as Relation and Function (3-4 questions), Matrix and determinants (10-12 questions, some direct formula-based and others tricky and confusing), continuity and differentiability (straightforward questions and also PYQ-based), differentiation (lengthy questions asked), application of derivative (normal and easy level questions were asked including 2 questions from increasing and decreasing), integration (5-6 easy questions), application of integrals (moderate totough questions asked such as maxima and minima), probability (3 questiosn including 2 questions from Bayes theorem), vectors (1-2 difficult and tricky questions) and 3D (formula-based questions).
- The average attempts were around 40 in the paper. There were more questions with multiple statement correct options, which were easy to tackle using the elimination method.
The CUET UG May 21 shift 1 History paper was easy. The questions were asked of almost all the chapters. The chapter-wise breakup of questions is given below:
- Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads, and Bones- Around 9-10 questions were asked from this chapter. The questions asked were a matching question related to agriculture evidences, remains of a canal, a timeline question, and a passage.
- Chapter 2: King, farms, and town- There were 2 questions from this chapter. One question was related to the timeline of rulers such as Chandragupta Maurya, etc., and the other was the attack of Alexander.
- Chapter 3: Kinship- There were 3 questions asked, which were related to Stridhan, Chandal, and Nisad.
- Chapter 4: Thinkers- From this chapter, there was a question related to the Sanchi stupa.
- Chapter 5: Travellers- 2 questions, one related to the matching of travellers such as Ibn Battuta, Al-Biruni, and Abdul Rajjak, etc., and the other was related to François Bernier.
- Chapter 6: Bhakti and Sufi- 2 questions related to Hujbiri’s book and Alvar’s.
- Chapter 7: Vijaynagar- 2 questions related to travellers and Amyuktamalayad.
- Chapter 8: Peasants- Questions related to Ain-I-Akbari, and the type of land (chachar and Banjar, etc.)
- Chapter 9: Upniveshvad- A question regarding permanent settlement was aksed from this chapter.
- Chapter 10: Rebels and Raj- A question was asked related to the timeline about Rani Laxmi Bai’s death and Azamgarh’s declaration.
- From Chapter 11 (Mahatma Gandhi), a passage was asked.
The CUET UG May 21 shift 1 Chemistry paper was easy in difficulty level. The questions were asked on topics such as Acidic strength (phenol), Hinsberg reagent, Reiman and Tieman reactions, Basic strength (aqueous solutions), Highest boiling point, Lowest Pka, half-life (formula-based), Lanthanoids, solutions (laws such as Henry's law-matching), coordination (structural isomer matching), molecularity, Methanol and Ethanol (separation), and Hoffman reaction. There were 2 passages, one from Biomolecule (carbohydrate), and the other from Electrochemistry.
The CUET UG May 21 shift 2 has started at 3:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the subject-wise question papers will be provided once the shift concludes.
The CUET UG May 21 shift 1 Hindi paper was easy in terms of overall difficulty. There were 2 passages in the paper, one is Gadyansh, and the other is Padyansh; both were easy.
- Other questions were from topics such as Tatsam and Tadbav sabd (deshaj sabd), Sandhi (dushkar), Samas (tatpurush and karmdharay), Ras, vilom sabd (swadheen), anek sabdo k lie ek sabd (dwij), sangya and sarvnam (2-3 questions), kriya visheshan, ling (tamatar), and karak (chronology).
- The idiom question was andhe k haath bater lagna, and there were 2 questions from the sahitya section, which were given below:
The CUET UG May 21 shift 1 English paper was easy to moderate in overall difficulty. There were 2 RC questions, one of which was tough, related to colour theory, and the other was story-based and easy.
- Other questions were asked on topics such as sentence rearrangement (6-7 questions), Idioms (3-4 questions- odd one out type), Antonyms and synonyms (10 questions combined, such as Radiant and Deliberate).
- Fill in the blanks type questions related to articles, homophones, tenses, etc. The phrasal verb question was asked about lay, take, push, pull, and play.
The CUET UG May 21 shift 1 GAT paper was moderate in the overall difficulty level. There were around 20 questions asked from the GK section as compared to 13-15 questions from Reasoning and Maths.
- Reasoning: The questions were asked on topics such as Coding-decoding, blood relation, direction, calendar, clock, embedded figure, mirror image, and non-verbal reasoning (2-3 questions).
- Quants: Questions were asked on topics such as Mean, Median, and Mode (2-3 questions), Speed, Time, and Distance, Arithmetic progression, Geometric progression, time and work (efficiency-based), and compound interest.
- GK: The GK section included both static and current affairs questions. Questions were asked about topics such as the author and the book (matching), vice president (chronology), do or die slogan movement, the award and 2023 prize, and river.
The CUET UG May 21 shift 1 was conducted for the following subjects:
- GAT, English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, and Political Science.
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