Overview

The CUET is a single standardized test that allows prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply to multiple educational institutions at once. By administering one test that focuses on the applicant's knowledge of the subject matter, the CUET eliminates many of the challenges associated with applying for admission, including differing admissions processes, grade evaluations and comparing applicants from different regions and boards across the nation.

Important Dates

CUET Particulars Details
Official Notification Release 3 January 2026
Registration Opens 3 January 2026
Registration Last Date 30 January 2026
Application Correction Window 2 to 4 February 2026
Admit Card Release Early May 2026
Exam Date Tentative- 11 to 31 May 2026
Answer Key Release Tentative- June 2026
Results Declaration Tentative- Mid to Late June 2026

Syllabus

Subject Key Topics Weightage
General Knowledge & Current Affairs National & International News, Government Schemes, History, Geography, Polity, Culture, Awards, Science Updates 20%
General Mental Ability Analogies, Series, Classification, Coding–Decoding, Puzzles 20%
Numerical Ability Number System, Percentages, Ratios & Proportions, Averages 15%
Quantitative Reasoning Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time–Speed–Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration 15%
Logical & Analytical Reasoning Syllogisms, Seating Arrangement, Direction Sense, Critical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency 20%
General Science & Environment Literacy Basic Science Concepts, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Pollution, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 10%

Exam Pattern

CUET Particulars Details
Exam Name Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG)
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 60 minutes per test
Number of Sections 3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Sectional Time Limit No sectional time limit
Questions Per Test 50 questions (attempt any 40)
Question Types Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme +5 for correct, 1-1for incorrect
Language of Exam Multiple Languages
Total Marks 200 marks per test

Important Tags

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