CUET (UG) exam pattern: papers, marks and marking scheme
How the paper is built: subjects, number of questions, marks and the marking scheme, read from the official bulletin.
These figures are for: 2026 rules (the 2027 bulletin is not out yet).
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT), in multiple shifts |
|---|---|
| Total subjects | 37: 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and 1 General Aptitude Test |
| Languages | Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu |
| Questions per test paper | 50, all compulsory |
| Duration per test paper | 60 minutes |
| Marking | Correct answer +5. Each incorrect answer −1 |
| Domain subject syllabus | As per the NCERT syllabus |
| General Aptitude Test | General knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning, logical and analytical reasoning |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, information at a glance. Checked on 10 November 2026.
Not announced yet for the next cycle: The 2027 information bulletin; Application and exam dates for 2027; Any change to the subjects, fee or pattern for 2027. See the CUET UG page for the latest dates.
More on CUET UG: dates, eligibility, application fee. Official site: cuet.nta.nic.in.