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The CUET UG May 15 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. 

As per the NTA guidelines, the last reporting time was 2:30 PM, and the entry gates have been closed. Candidates have entered the exam centres and are now undergoing biometric authentication. After that, they will log in to their computers for the exam. 

No, the CUET UG exam is not only for Delhi University. It is a national-level exam for admission to undergraduate courses in various (around 280+) central universities, state universities, and other participating universities. The other central universities are Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Millia Islamia, and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). 

The CUET UG May 15 shift 1 Agriculture paper was overall easy with some difficult questions. Most of the questions were from the important units, i.e., Crop production, Livestock, and Horticulture. The questions asked of these units are given below: 

• Crop production: Classification of crops ( cereals, pulses, oil seeds, etc.)
• Horticulture: Floriculture ( Rose, Marigold, and Chrysanthemum), Fruits (a few questions), Vegetables (Potato and Brinjal). 
• Livestock: Question related to the breeds of cattle, a paragraph-based question on Goats. 

The CUET UG May 15 shift 2 entry has started at 1:00 PM, and the entry gates will be closed at 2:30 PM. Candidates are required to carry the necessary documents, such as an admit card, a valid photo identity proof, and a passport-size photograph. 

The May 15 shift 1 geography paper was similar to previous shifts. There was no shift in the paper pattern, however the language of the questions has changed a little bit. There were 2 passages, i.e., Population and Transport & Communication.

Other questions were asked on topics such as Ratzel's definition, Humanisation of nature, arranging the country according to its population, slash and burn cultivation, JNPT port, Mineral resources (energy resources present in various states), hill area development program, human development, and Trans-Siberian Railway. 

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: 

• Direct Link to CUET 2026 Syllabus 

The CUET UG May 15 shift 1 exam was conducted for the following subjects, as per the early students’ reactions: 

• Hindi, Biology, Political Science, Business Studies, Economics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Geography, Agriculture, Physics, and Sociology. 

The CUET UG May 15 shift 1 Biology paper was moderate. Most of the questions were NCERT-based. There were questions from the content given in the boxes in the NCERTs, so don't ignore them and give them a quick read. 

As per the students' feedback, the paper included the following questions or topics: 

• There was a passage on the Antibodies, which checked the understanding of the topic. The answers were not directly given in the passage. 
• There were questions on topics such as Spermatogenesis (sequence-based questions), Totipotency, Gel-electrophoresis, etc. 
• A question was asked about who coined the term Nuclein. There were questions on Redicovery of mendal, Biotechnology(DNA Isolation- sequence-based questions), RNA- Interference (gene-silencing). 
• Other questions were the usage of microbes in the households, factors affecting decomposition, formula related to population growth, sexual reproduction in flowering plants (apocarpous and syncarpous), Cry gene (Cry I Ab), gene regulation (lac operon), year of the MTP act amendment, and gene therapy. 
   

The CUET UG May 15 shift 1 Hindi paper was easy in difficulty, as per the early students’ reactions. There were 2 passages in the exam. The questions were asked from the topics such as Prefix (upsarg), Suffix (pratyay), Sentiments/Emotion (ras), compound words (samas), Joining/Junction (samas), and proverbs/idioms (lokoktiyan), etc. The detailed bifurcation of the question based on the topics is given below: 

• 4 questions from Vak Punarvyavastha
• 2 questions from Sarvnam
• 1 question from Kriya
• 1 question each from Upsarg and Pratyay
• 1 question from Ling
• 1 question from Vachan
• 1 question from Karak (sequence-based)
• 1 question from Sandhi
• 2 questions from Samas
• 1 question from Vartani
• 1 question about Chand (Hargitak Chand ki matraye)
• Padhyansh on Rani Laxmi Bai (5 questions)
• Gadhyansh ( 5 questions)
• 2-3 questions on Anek sabdo k lie ek sabd
• 3 questions from Muhavare and Lokoktiya
• 1-2 questions from Paryayvachi
• 1 question about Khidki (deshaj sabd)
• 2 questions from Sahitya (kaviyo ko janm varsh k anusaar lgao- Mahadevi Varma, Balkrishna Bhatt, Nagarjun etc)

The CUET UG May 15 shift 1 has concluded at 12:00 PM. The May 15 shift 1 question paper link is given below: 

• CUET UG May 15 Shift 1 Question Paper 

The CUET UG May 15 shift 1 has been concluded at 12:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis will be provided soon, along with the subject-wise question papers. 

The CUET UG syllabus as prescribed by the NTA is given below: 

Source: Official English Syllabus PDF

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. 

Source: CUET UG Official Information Bulletin 

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: 

• CUET Chemistry Question Paper 2025

The CUET Physics mock test 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 download the CUET Physics mock test from the link below and attempt it: 

• CUET Physics mock test

The CUET UG May 15 shift 1 has started at 9:00 AM and will conclude at 12:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the subject-wise question paper will be provided once the shift concludes. 

The CUET UG 2026 exam is currently ongoing across the country. Candidates can download their CUET UG admit card from the official website using their login credentials, i.e., Application number and Password. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards until their exam date. Given below is the direct link to download the CUET UG 2026 admit card: 

• Click to download the CUET UG Admit card 2026

Source: cuet.nta.nic.in

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 syllabus for the commerce students includes subjects such as Accountancy, Economics, Business Studies, and Maths. The syllabus for all these subjects is given below: 

Candidates can download the official Syllabus PDFs of the above subjects from the link below: 

• CUET Accountancy Syllabus PDF 
• CUET Business Studies Syllabus PDF 
• CUET Economics Syllabus PDF 
• CUET Mathematics Syllabus PDF 

Also Check: Detailed Syllabus for all the subjects 

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 

Candidates are required to carry the following documents to the exam centre as per the NTA guidelines: 

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 download the CUET UG mock test free from the link below and attempt it: 

•  CUET UG mock test free

The CUET UG marking scheme, as per the NTA’s official CUET UG Bulletin, is given below: 

Source: CUET Official Information Bulletin

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: 

Source: CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin 

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: 

• CUET UG previous year question paper

The CUET UG May 14 shift 2 English paper was easy to moderate. There were 2 passages from the RCs that were also easy. The questions were asked on topics such as para jumbles, sentence completion, vocabulary, idiom, active-passive voice, parts of speech, tenses, phrasal verbs, and figures of speech, etc. 

The CUET UG May 14 Physics paper was easy to moderate. Candidates will be able to attempt at least 25 questions if they have only done the NCERTs. There were more theoretical questions, as compared to the numericals.

• The questions were asked on topics such as Electromagnetic waves, Magnetic fields, Electrostatistics, Current electricity, moving charges, magnetism and matter, EMI, AC, Ray optics (mirror), wave optics (interference), and semiconductors, etc. 

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 May 14 shift 2 GAT paper was moderate to tough as per the students' reactions. There were more questions from the GK section as compared to reasoning and quant. 

• GK/GS: There were around 20 questions from this section, and students found it tough as they had not prepared this section enough, as focus mainly on the Quant and LR sections. There were questions from Japan -Paralympic gold medal in 2024, Books and authors, Awards, basic science, and rivers, etc. 
• Quant: There were around 15 questions from this section, with around 2 questions from the percentage. There were questions from topics such as average, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, speed, time and distance, circle and coordinate geometry, algebra, mensuration, probability, and trigonometry. 
• Logical Reasoning: There were around 15 questions from this section. The questions were asked on topics such as non-verbal, image-based, clocks, calendar, alpha-numeric series, coding-decoding, blood relation, direction, and odd one out, etc. 

The CUET UG May 14 shift 2 has concluded at 6:00 PM. The May 14 shift 2 question paper link is given below: 

• CUET UG May 14 Shift 2 Question Paper 

The CUET UG May 14 shift 2 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the question paper 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 Syllabus for the science students includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology as core subjects. However, the candidates can choose subjects irrespective of the subjects opted for in Class 12^th. 

The syllabus of the CUET for the Science students is given below: 

Candidates can download the syllabus PDF for each subject from the link given below:

• Click to download Physics Syllabus  
• Click to download Chemistry Syllabus  
• Click to download Mathematics Syllabus  
• Click to download Biology Syllabus  

Also Check: Syllabus for other subjects

The CUET Chemistry question paper 2026 is available for download. Candidates can get the shift-wise CUET Chemistry question paper from the links given below: 

• CUET Chemistry Question Paper 2026 May 11 Shift 1 
• CUET Chemistry Question Paper 2026 May 12 Shift 2 

The CUET UG May 14 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 soon. 

• The English paper was easy to moderate in difficulty, with the highest weightage of the Reading Comprehension.
• Questions were asked on topics such as Vocabulary, Synonyms-Antonyms, Grammar, Error Detection, Para Jumbles, and Idioms & Phrases.
• Students found the paper slightly lengthy but manageable. However, most of the questions were direct and based on previous years' patterns.

• The Biology paper was moderate in difficulty and largely based on NCERT concepts and terms.
• Major topics included Human Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Biotechnology, Reproduction, and Human Health & Diseases.
• The paper included statement-based and assertion-reason questions, testing conceptual understanding. 

The May 14 shift 1 geography paper was doable with a similar pattern as previous shifts. There were 2 passages with 5 questions each on topics Population and Outsourcing. Other questions were aksed on topics such as spatial organisation, transport (airports), railway zones (match the following), urban settlements (criteria), Malthus theory, synthetic study, Gondwana coalfield, and Tutikurin port. 

• The question pattern included statement-based questions, match the following, and one-liner questions. 

The May 14 GAT exam was balanced and doable. There were more questions from the GK/GS section and fewer questions, around 12, from the quant section. The reasoning section had around 15-17 questions. 

• Reasoning: The reasoning section included questions from coding-decoding, calendar, Direction, Problem based on Alphabet, Classification, series, blood relation (2 questions), mirror/water image, and dice. 
• Quant: It was easy as compared to the previous years and was doable. The questions were asked on topics such as Arithmetic Mean, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Mensuration (Match the following), P&C, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Mean, Mode and Median, and Rational Number. 
• GS/GK: There were around 2 questions from the current affairs, and the rest of the questions were from static, such as History, geography, etc. The questions asked are Gandhian Movements, Mahajanpadas, Slogan of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Brahmaputra river, Earthquake (statement-based question), Sound, Retinol, and full forms of SAARC, ASEAN, and NATO, and Objective resolution. 
  • There were only 2 questions from current affairs, i.e., Award (from 2024) and Water Planning. 

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. 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: 

•  CUET Chemistry PYQ

• A good attempt in the Language section is 35 to 40 questions.
• Candidates should aim for 30 to 40 questions in Domain Subjects.
• For the General Aptitude Test, 30 to 35 attempts are considered good.
• Accuracy remains important for securing a high CUET UG 2026 score.

• CUET UG 2026 Shift 2 candidates must report before gate closing time.
• Entry gates for Shift 2 will close at 2:30 PM today.
• No late entry will be permitted after the deadline.
• Candidates should carry admit card and valid ID proof to the centre.

The CUET UG May 14 shift 1 has concluded at 12:00 PM. The May 14 shift 1 question paper link is given below: 

• CUET UG May 14 Shift 1 Question Paper 

• CUET UG 2026 May 14 Shift 1 examination concluded at 12 PM.
• Candidates were allowed to exit the exam centres after completion.
• Shift 1 was conducted for multiple subject combinations today.
• Entry process for the next CUET UG 2026 shift will begin from 1 PM.

• Delhi University may open the DU CSAS UG Portal 2026 in June.
• The registration process is expected in the third week of June.
• DU usually opens Phase 1 registration before CUET results are announced.
• Candidates are advised to keep documents ready for admission registration.

• Candidates with one exam will finish by 10 AM.
• Students appearing for two exams will finish by 11 AM.
• Candidates with three exams will complete the shift by 12 PM.
• CUET UG 2026 exams are being conducted in multiple slots today.

The CUET UG 2026 May 14 shift 1 has started at 9:00 PM, and it will conclude at 12:00 PM. The paper analysis and the question paper will be provided once the shift concludes. 

Source: CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin 

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 shifts is given below: 

Source: CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin 

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: 

Source: NTA Public Notice 

The CUET UG marking scheme, as per the NTA’s official CUET UG Bulletin, is given below: 

Source: CUET Official Information Bulletin

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: 

• Direct Link to CUET 2026 Syllabus 

The subjects whose exams are scheduled for tomorrow are English, Biology, and GAT, confirmed by the students: 

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

There is no age limit for the candidates in CUET UG. The candidates, who have passed the class 12 /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2027, can appear in the CUET (UG) - 2027 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University / Institution / Organization in which they are desirous of taking admission.

• The qualifying examination will be the final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized Central/ State Board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.

The CUET UG May 13 shift 2 has concluded at 6:00 PM. The May 13 shift 2 question paper link is given below: 

• CUET UG May 13 Shift 2 Question Paper 

The shift 2 of May 13 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. The detailed paper analysis and the question paper will be provided soon. 

The political science paper was easy to moderate and included around 10-15 one-liner questions. Other question patterns were match the following, chronolgy, and statement-based, etc. The questions were asked on topics such as the USSR declaration, population density, J&K war, Shimla Agreement, Treaties such as the Indus Water and Tashkent, Congress split, North-east state (year of formation), Year-based question for WTO and SAFTA, etc. 

The Business Studies paper included sequence-based questions from topics such as functions, motivation, trading procedure, etc. There were questions about money market instruments, and definitions given in the NCERTs. 

The microeconomics section of the Economics paper was easy, but there were a few questions from that section. The questions that are aksed from the Macroeconomics are National income, Money and Banking ( 4-5 questions), Budget (case study), GDP deflator, Balance of payments, and Foreign exchange. 

• The questions asked about the IED are rural sector and India, China, and Pakistan's comparative development. 

The geography paper was easy to moderate. The weightage of one-liner questions was less, as only 10-15 questions were one-liners. The questions were asked on topics such as growth, population distribution, current fallow land, climate, settlement (semi-clustor), mining, and watershed. 

The shift 1 history paper was easy to moderate as per the students' feedback and question level. The questions were asked from the Harappan phase (timeline), the Mahajanpadas (location-based), Ashoka’s Inscriptions, Vijayanagara ( Foreign travellers and Amarnayaka), Framing of the constitution, and the drafting committee. 

• There were questions from the 1857 revolt related to the leader and place such as Nana Saheb. Questions were also asked about the classification of land and Al Biruni’s account. 

The shift 1 English paper was moderate. The paper was lengthy due to the long options in the questions. Some students faced issues in time management as they started attempting the paper from the RCs. 

• There were questions from Rearrangement, Active-passive voice, vocabulary, adjective, Phrasal verbs, Tenses, and figures of speech, etc. 
• The question pattern included match the following, fill in the blanks, and statement-based questions. 
• There were two RCs from the topics of Rajasthani painting and Artificial Intelligence. There was also a question on a figure of speech in RC.  
• There were questions from Idioms (Waterloo), Poetry extract, and Homophones. The options in the rearrangement questions were confusing. 

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: 

• CUET UG previous year question paper

The second shift of the CUET UG May 13 exam has started at 3:00 PM. Shift 2 will conclude at 6:00 PM. The paper analysis of the exam will be provided once the shift concludes. 

The Entry gates have been closed for the May 13 Shift 2 of CUET UG 2026. The biometrics of the candidates are ongoing, and after that, they will log in to their computers for the exam. The exam will start at 3:00 PM.

NTA has not released the CUET UG 2026 common subject-wise schedule on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The timetable is different for every student based on their subject selection and preference. The subject-wise timetable of some students is given below, which is sourced from CUET Reddit:

Student 1 

Student 2 

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 Syllabus for the science students includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology as core subjects. However, the candidates can choose subjects irrespective of the subjects opted for in Class 12^th. 

The syllabus of the CUET for the Science students is given below: 

Candidates can download the syllabus PDF for each subject from the link given below:

• Click to download Physics Syllabus  
• Click to download Chemistry Syllabus  
• Click to download Mathematics Syllabus  
• Click to download Biology Syllabus  

Also Check: Syllabus for other subjects

The CUET UG May 13 shift 1 has concluded at 12:00 PM. The May 13 shift 1 question paper link is given below: 

• CUET UG May 13 Shift 1 Question Paper 

The CUET UG shift 1 has been concluded at 12:00 PM. It started at 9:00. The paper analysis and the question paper will be provided soon. 

The CUET Biology PYQ will help you understand the examiner’s mindset, and it will give you an idea of the important and high-weightage topics. CUET Biology PYQ can be used as a mock test to give you an idea of the level of the questions. 

Given below is the link to the CUET Biology PYQ: 

•  CUET Biology PYQ

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. 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: 

•  CUET Chemistry PYQ

The Biology CUET mock test 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 download the Biology CUET mock test from the link below and attempt it: 

• Biology CUET mock test

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 Physics question paper can be used as a mock test, and it will give you an idea about the level of the questions. 

Given below is the link to the CUET Physics question paper: 

• CUET Physics question paper 

• The May 13 shift 1 has started at 9:00 AM. Shift 1 will conclude at 12:00 PM.
• Candidates across exam centres have begun attempting the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• The exam is being conducted under strict monitoring and security arrangements.
   

The CUET UG 2026 exam is currently ongoing across the country. Candidates can download their CUET UG admit card from the official website using their login credentials, i.e., Application number and Password. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards until their exam date. Given below is the direct link to download the CUET UG 2026 admit card: 

• Click to download the CUET UG Admit card 2026

Source: cuet.nta.nic.in

The CUET UG marking scheme, as per the NTA’s official CUET UG Bulletin, is given below: 

Source: CUET Official Information Bulletin

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 download the CUET UG mock test free from the link below and attempt it: 

•  CUET UG mock test free

CUET is a national-level entrance exam in India conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It was introduced in 2022.

Source: CUET UG Official Information Bulletin 

Candidates can check the participating universities on the official website of CUET at cuet.nta.nic.in. Some of the participating universities are given below: 

Source: https://cuet.nta.nic.in/participating-universities/ 

The syllabus for the commerce students includes subjects such as Accountancy, Economics, Business Studies, and Maths. The syllabus for all these subjects is given below: 

Candidates can download the official Syllabus PDFs of the above subjects from the link below: 

• CUET Accountancy Syllabus PDF 
• CUET Business Studies Syllabus PDF 
• CUET Economics Syllabus PDF 
• CUET Mathematics Syllabus PDF 

Also Check: Detailed Syllabus for all the subjects 

NTA has prescribed a dress code for all the candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026. The dress code, as per the NTA guidelines, is given below: 

Source: NTA Public Notice 

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 shifts is given below: 

Source: CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin 

The CUET UG May 12 shift 2 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. Shift 2 started at 3:00 PM. The paper analysis and the question papers will be provided soon. 

The CUET UG 2026 exam city change window has been closed, and candidates cannot change the exam city now. NTA provided the reallocation window for candidates who could not be accommodated within their selected preferences due to capacity constraints in high-demand locations to choose from vacant slots in alternate cities. 

The reallocation window was provided from May 5 to May 7 for 3 days. 

Source: NTA Public Notice

The CUET English Mock Test 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 download the CUET English mock test from the link below and attempt it: 

• CUET English Mock Test 2026

The CUET UG 2026 exams will conclude on May 31^st after a 21-day examination window. The CUET UG exams have started on May 11 and are currently ongoing across the country and abroad. The CUET UG exams are conducted by the NTA in a CBT mode for admission to undergraduate courses in central and state/participating universities. 

• Last date of CUET exam: May 31, 2026

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: 

• CUET Sample Paper 2026

The CUET Biology syllabus is available on the CUET UG official website. The Biology syllabus includes the topics given below: 

Source: cuet.nta.nic.in 2026 

Also Check: Detailed CUET Biology Syllabus 2026 

The CUET UG May 12 shift 2 has started at 3:00 PM and will conclude at 6:00 PM. The shift 2 paper analysis and the question papers will be provided once the exam concludes. 

The CUET UG 2026 May 12 shift 2 entry has been closed. The candidates have entered their exam halls and are logging in to their computers for the exam. 

The CUET UG 2026 May 12, shift 2 entry is currently ongoing. Candidates have reached the exam centres and are going through frisking. The important documents to carry for the entry to the exam hall are: 

•  Printed Admit Card with Self Declaration duly filled in
• Two passport-size photograph same as uploaded in Application form 
• An original, valid Photo ID proof- same as uploaded during filing Application form

Source: NTA Public Notice 

The candidates can log in to the CUET UG 2026 portal for any updates regarding the CUET UG 2026. The login credentials required are the application number and password. The direct link to log in to the CUET UG 2026 portal is given below: 

• CUET UG 2026 Login 

• The CUET UG May 12 Shift 1 Business Studies exam was easy, and candidates said that those who have covered and prepared the keywords can easily solve the paper and score well. 
• The Accountancy paper was moderate to difficult compared to yesterday’s shifts. The questions were aksed from topics such as Average profit and Ratio. 
• The Economics paper was moderate in difficulty. There were questions from all three sections, i.e., Macro, Micro, and IED. The IED questions were more in today’s shift as compared to yesterday’s shift. 
  • In the IED section, questions were asked about India, China, and Pakistan relations, LPG reforms, TISCO, etc. The questions were in the form of match the following. 
  • There were more questions of microeconomics than macroeconomics. The micro questions were trickier and asked about topics such as Marginal cost, supply, etc. 
  • The macro questions were asked on topics such as National income, Money and banking, BOP (current account and capital account), and Budget. 

The memory-based question paper for the May 12 shift 1 for all the subject are given below: 

• CUET UG 2026 May 12 Shift 1 Question Paper 

The GAT paper was balanced, and there were around 35-37 questions from Quant and LR, and the rest of the questions from GA. In the GA section, more questions were asked from the static portion and fewer from current affairs. 

• In the Quant Section, the questions were asked on Mensuration, 2D/3D, Statistics, P&C, Probability, LCM-HCF, Ratio, Time and work, compound interest, Time, speed, and distance. 
• In Reasoning, there were questions from Non-verbal, clock, calendar, direction, coding-decoding, blood relation, sitting arrangement, (linear), and Syllogism. 
• In the GS/GA section, there were questions from both static and current affairs. The static portion was more and the current affairs questions were from the past 1-2 years. 

The May 12 shift 1 has concluded at 12:00 PM. The shift 1 started at 9:00 AM. The detailed paper analysis and the question papers for all the subjects will be provided soon. 

NTA has already announced the CUET exam dates. The CUET UG 2026 exams are scheduled from May 11 to May 31 in CBT mode only. The test is
being conducted across 35 shifts over the 21-day examination window. 

Source: NTA Public Notice 

• CUET Chemistry question paper 2025

The CUET Chemistry Mock test 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 download the CUET Chemistry mock test from the link below and attempt it: 

• Direct Link to CUET Chemistry Mock Test

The May 12 shift 1 has started at 9:00 AM. Shift 1 will conclude at 12:00 PM. Candidates across exam centres have begun attempting the Computer-Based Test (CBT). The exam is being conducted under strict monitoring and security arrangements.

The Entry gates have been closed, and the students have reached the exam centres for the May 12 shift 1 exam. The reporting time was 7:00 AM for the first shift and the exam will start at 9:00 AM. 

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 

Based on NTA's marking scheme (+5 correct, –1 wrong, 0 unattempted) and CUET 2025 percentile data, here is the complete answer:

• For Score 235 – 250 per subject, Expected percentile is 99th+ and is safe for top DU colleges like SRCC, Hindu College, Lady Shri Ram
• For Scores 210 – 235 per subject, Expected 97th – 99th percentile and Competitive for most DU, BHU, and JNU programmes 
• Score 185 – 210 per subject, Expected 93rd – 97th percentile → Suitable for mid-tier DU colleges, AMU, Jamia
• For Score 150 – 185 per subject, Expected 82nd – 93rd percentile, Accessible to state universities and lower-demand DU programmes 

Source: Collegedunia CUET UG Marks vs Percentile 2026

With Day 1 concluded, students are searching for the CUET UG 2026 May 12 exam subjects and shift timings. Here is everything candidates need to know before heading to their centre for Day 2:

• NTA does not publish a single universal Day 2 datesheet — each candidate's May 12 subjects, shift, and reporting time are printed on their individual CUET UG 2026 Admit Card only. Candidates must check their admit card at cuet.nta.nic.in immediately.

• Shift 1 tomorrow: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Gate closes at 8:30 AM sharp — no entry allowed after gate closure under any circumstances.
• Shift 2 tomorrow: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Report by 1:00 PM; gate closes 30 minutes before shift start.
• High-volume subjects like English, General Aptitude Test (GAT), and Mathematics are conducted across multiple days — candidates appearing for these subjects may find their slot on May 12 if not yet appeared.
• Each subject is 60 minutes long (50 MCQs, 250 marks); candidates with 2 or 3 subjects in the same shift sit in a continuous session with independent timers per subject.
• Documents to carry: Printed CUET 2026 Admit Card (all pages) + original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Driving Licence).
• Candidates in traditional or customary dress must report 1 hour earlier than the standard reporting time for additional security checks.
• The CUET UG 2026 exam runs across 35 shifts over 21 days (May 11 – May 31) in CBT mode across 306 cities in India and 14 international cities in 13 countries.

Source: cuet.nta.nic.in

Collegedunia has provided free mock test for all subjects including GAT and English.

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1 mark in CUET UG 2026. The marking scheme is given in the CUET UG Information Bulletin. 

Source: CUET UG Information Bulletin

The CUET UG syllabus as prescribed by the NTA is given below: 

Source: Official English Syllabus PDF

Source: NTA Public Notice 

The May 11, shift 2 of CUET UG 2026 has been concluded at 6:00 PM. There were 8 subject’s paper were scheduled for the 2^nd shift. The question paper for all subjects will be updated soon. 

NTA has not released the CUET UG 2026 common subject-wise schedule on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The timetable is different for every student based on their subject selection and preference. The subject-wise timetable of some students is given below, which is sourced from CUET Reddit:

Student 1 

Student 2 

The shift 1 English exam was easy to moderate in overall difficulty. The pattern of the exam was more similar to that of 2022 and 2023.

• The grammar was asked more than the vocabulary. The vocabulary asked is Perpetuity, Rattle, Accede, Folly, Decipher, Mortify, Fraudulent, Sibling, etc.
• The reading comprehension was easy and manageable for most of the students. The RC topics asked are Sambalpur weaving / Ikat work / Hirakud Dam.
• The major topics asked were Prepositions, Adverbs, Active-passive voice, Direct-indirect speech, Idioms, one-word substitution, rearrangement of sentences, etc.

Source: CUET Reddit 

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: 

• CUET sample paper 2026

The CUET English question paper PDF of May 11, shift 1, is given below. Candidates can download the PDF by clicking on the following link:

• CUET English question paper

The CUET UG May 11, shift 2 has started to conduct 8 papers. The shift timings are 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The question paper for the subjects scheduled for shift 2 will be provided soon. 

The NTA has already released the CUET hall ticket 2026 on its official website, cuet .nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the CUET Hall ticket using their application number and password from the link given below: 

• Direct Link to download the CUET Hall ticket 2026 

Source: cuet .nta.nic.in

The following subjects exam is scheduled on May 11, shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM: 

• English
• Accountancy / Book Keeping
• Business Studies
• Computer Science /Informatics Practices
• Economics / Business Economics
• History
• Political Science
• Sociology

Source: NTA Public Notice 

The CUET marking scheme is given in the official Information Bulletin of the CUET UG 2026. The CUET marking scheme is given below: 

Source: Official Information Bulletin

The CUET Biology PYQ will help candidates identify the important topics and the question pattern and format. It will help candidates identify questions with similar patterns in the exam hall.

Given below is the link to the CUET Biology PYQ: 

• Click for CUET Biology PYQ 

The CUET UG Shift 2 will begin at 3:00 PM. The reporting time for shift 2 is 1:00 PM, and the gate closing time is 2:30 PM. Candidates must ensure they reach the examination centre on time.  

The CUET Syllabus for the science students includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology as core subjects. However, the candidates can choose subjects irrespective of the subjects opted for in Class 12^th. 

The syllabus of the CUET for the Science students is given below: 

Candidates can download the syllabus PDF for each subject from the link given below:

• Click to download Physics Syllabus  
• Click to download Chemistry Syllabus  
• Click to download Mathematics Syllabus  
• Click to download Biology Syllabus  

Also Check: Syllabus for other subjects

• The CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 exam has now successfully concluded at 12:00 PM.
• Candidates with different subject combinations completed their exams at different timings.

Subject-Wise Exam Completion Timing

• Students are now coming out of centres after completing the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Initial reactions, paper analysis, and difficulty level updates are expected shortly.

• The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CUET UG 2026 Day 1 exam today for a total of 1,24,020 candidates.
• The examination was held in two shifts across multiple centres in India.
• A total of 8 subjects were conducted in each shift under the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
• Strict security and verification procedures were followed throughout the examination process.
• Student reactions and paper analysis for both shifts are expected soon.

• The CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 exam for 8 subjects has officially started at 9:00 AM.
• Candidates across exam centres have begun attempting the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• The exam is being conducted under strict monitoring and security arrangements.

• Final security checks and verification are underway.
• Candidates are being seated in their allotted labs/rooms.
• Invigilators are giving important exam instructions before the test begins.
• Students must follow all CBT exam guidelines carefully during the examination.

• The CUET UG 2026 exam centre gates are now closed for May 11 Shift 1 candidates.
• No candidate will be allowed entry after the gate closing time.
• The CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 exam for 8 subjects will begin at 9:00 AM.

The CUET UG 2026 exam is divided into three sections — candidates can choose a maximum of 5 subject papers in total, combining at least one language with domain subjects and the optional General Aptitude Test.

Source: NTA CUET UG 2026 Official Information Bulletin — Section Structure (January 3, 2026)

Understanding the CUET UG 2026 marking scheme is essential to performing well in tomorrow's exam-particularly because negative marking of –1 per wrong answer interacts critically with the new all-50-compulsory format.

• Total marks per paper: 250 (50 questions × 5 marks). With all 5 subjects, maximum possible marks = 1,250.
• Accuracy matters more than speed — a student answering 35 correctly and leaving 15 blank scores 175, while a student answering all 50 with 10 wrong scores 200. Only attempt confidently.
• For uncertain questions, use the Mark for Review feature on the CBT interface to flag and return later.

The single most important change in CUET UG 2026 that every candidate must know before sitting the exam tomorrow: all 50 questions in every paper are now compulsory — the option to skip questions and attempt 40 out of 50 (as in 2024 and earlier) no longer exists.

• The removal of internal choice is the most significant structural shift in CUET since the exam launched in 2022. The old buffer of skipping 10 difficult questions is no longer available.
• Since all 50 questions are now compulsory and negative marking of –1 applies per wrong answer, blind guessing is risky — but leaving questions blank (0 marks) is safer than guessing.

Source: NTA CUET UG 2026 Official Information Bulletin (January 3, 2026) — cuet.nta.nic.in

With the CUET UG 2026 exam beginning tomorrow, here is a focused last-day revision guide for the most frequently tested topics in each section, based on CUET 2022–2025 question paper analysis.

Source: Official CUET UG 2026 Syllabus — cuet.nta.nic.in

With 15,68,866 registered candidates generating 67,56,321 total test instances across 12,906 unique subject combinations, CUET UG 2026 is the largest single undergraduate entrance test in India by registered candidate count.

Source: Official NTA Press Release — CUET UG 2026 Registration Statistics (May 5, 2026)

NTA Helpdesk (Available 24x7 before exam):

011-40759000 / 011-69227700

[email protected]

cuet.nta.nic.in

Source: NTA Official CUET UG 2026 Helpdesk — cuet.nta.nic.in

The CUET UG 2026 exam on May 11 will be conducted in two slots. Each subject paper lasts exactly 60 minutes, and candidates appearing for multiple subjects will have consecutive papers within their allocated slot.

Note: Each candidate's specific subjects and their sequence within the slot are mentioned on their individual CUET UG 2026 Admit Card. The schedule above is general — always check your personal admit card for exact timings.

Source:NTA Official Portal — cuet.nta.nic.in

NTA has issued a formal advisory specifying the dress code for CUET UG 2026 candidates. Strict dress code norms will be enforced at exam centre entry gates on May 11.

• Candidates found wearing prohibited items at the security gate will face additional checks and delays — risk missing the gate closing time.
• Female candidates may wear short-sleeved tops, kurtas, or simple kurtis. Full-sleeve clothing is permitted but will be subjected to additional frisking.

Source: Official NTA Dress Code Advisory — CUET UG 2026 (cuet.nta.nic.in, May 7, 2026)

Important: Entry will be denied without the printed CUET 2026 Admit Card — no exceptions. Candidates must sign the self-declaration form only in front of the invigilator inside the exam hall, not before.

Source: NTA Official CUET UG 2026 Instructions — cuet.nta.nic.in

Carrying any prohibited item inside the CUET UG 2026 examination hall may result in immediate disqualification and disciplinary action by NTA. Leave all banned items at home before arriving at the exam centre.

Note: A transparent ballpoint pen (with no labelling or markings on the body) is the only writing instrument permitted. Rough sheets for calculations will be provided inside the hall and must be returned to the invigilator before leaving.

Source: Official NTA Advisory — Prohibited Items at CUET UG 2026 Exam Centre (May 7, 2026)

As per the CUET UG 2026 Admit Card, the entry gates at exam centres will close strictly 30 minutes before the exam start time — no candidate will be allowed entry after the gates close under any circumstances.

• Candidates are strongly advised to reach the centre at least 2 hours before the exam start time — security checks and biometric/photo verification will create queues due to the large number of candidates.
• Candidates arriving after the gate closing time will not be allowed entry — this is a strict NTA rule with no exceptions.
• Exact shift start time and gate closing time are printed on each candidate's individual admit card — always cross-check with your personal hall ticket.

Source: Official NTA Portal — cuet.nta.nic.in

As the CUET UG 2026 exam begins tomorrow (May 11, 2026), here are the most critical last-night guidelines from NTA that every candidate must follow:

• Print 2–3 copies of your CUET UG 2026 Admit Card on A4 paper tonight. Do not rely on printing tomorrow morning.
• Check your exact slot, reporting time, and exam centre address on the admit card. Use Google Maps to locate the centre and estimate travel time with morning traffic.
• Keep your valid original photo ID — Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph — alongside the admit card.
• Charge nothing overnight — mobile phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth earphones are all strictly banned inside the exam hall.
• Set multiple alarms and sleep early — especially Slot 1 candidates who must report by 7:00 AM.
• Candidates wearing religious attire (hijab, kara, etc.) must arrive at the exam centre 2 hours before the exam — additional security frisking will be conducted.

Source: Official NTA Advisory — CUET UG 2026 Dress Code & Permissible Items (May 7, 2026)