CUET Syllabus 2026: Download CUET UG Syllabus PDF for Science, Arts, and Commerce

The CUET syllabus is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. Aspiring candidates must go through the CUET syllabus thoroughly to prepare well for the exam.

Tulsi GuptaUpdated on : Apr 08 2026 16:46 IST

CUET Syllabus 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET UG syllabus 2026 on the official website. The syllabus for CUET 2026 has been released along with the notification. The CUET syllabus is released separately for each subject. The detailed syllabus includes the topics and subtopics from which questions will be asked in the examination.

Candidates preparing for the CUET 2026 exam must be well-versed in the syllabus. Students should also know the exam pattern for the CUET UG exam. CUET Syllabus comprises Language subjects, General Test, and Domain-specific subjects. NTA releases the syllabus for all domain-specific subjects along with the syllabus for language subjects and the general test.

As per the CUET syllabus, the language section includes reading comprehension, vocabulary questions, synonyms and antonyms, and verbal ability. Also, the CUET General Test Syllabus includes Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and General Mental Ability. The CUET domain-specific syllabus includes subjects like Accountancy, Agriculture, Anthropology, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, and many other subjects.

Aspirants must be aware of the CUET exam pattern as well as the syllabus. They can solve the CUET previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and syllabus well and enhance their preparation level.

CUET Syllabus 2026

Aspirants who wish to take admission to undergraduate programs at different Central Universities and other CUET-participating institutions must know the section-wise CUET UG syllabus. The table below discusses the syllabus for the CUET exam section-wise:

Section	Details
Section 1 (Language) (Section IA and Section IB)	In this section, questions will include Reading Comprehension, which will be based on different types of passages like Literary, Narrative, and Factual. There will also be Vocabulary questions. Other topics include: Verbal Ability, Rearranging the parts, Choosing the correct word, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Section II (Domain-Specific Subject)	This section will include MCQs based on the Class 12th syllabus
Section III (General Test)	Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability

CUET Syllabus for Language Section

The CUET language section is as follows

Sections	Languages
Section IA	Gujarati Odia Bengali Assamese Punjabi Tamil Telugu Kannada Malayalam Marathi English Hindi Urdu

CUET Syllabus 2026: Domain-Specific Subjects

Subject	Direct Link
Accountancy	Check Here
Agriculture	Check Here
Anthropology	Check Here
Biology	Check Here
Business Studies	Check Here
Chemistry	Check Here
Environmental Science	Click Here
Computer Science	Check Here
Economics/ Business Economics	Check Here
Fine Arts	Click Here
Geography	Check Here
History	Check Here
Home Science	Check Here
Knowledge Tradition (Practices in India)	Check Here
Mass Media/ Mass Communication	Check Here
Mathematics	Check Here
Performing Arts	Check Here
Physical Education	Check Here
Physics	Check Here
Political Science	Check Here
Psychology	Check Here
Sanskrit	Check Here
Sociology	Check Here
General Aptitude Test	Click Here
English	Click Here
Hindi	Click Here
Assamese	Click Here
Bengali	Click Here
Gujarati	Click Here
Kannada	Click Here
Malayalam	Click Here
Marathi	Click Here
Odia	Click Here
Punjabi	Click Here
Tamil	Click Here
Telugu	Click Here
Urdu	Click Here

Section	Topics
General Section	General Knowledge
	General Mental Ability
	Logical and Analytical Reasoning
	Current Affairs
	Quantitative Reasoning
	Numerical Ability

Section	Total Number of Subjects	CUET Language Subjects
Section 1A	13	English, Hindi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Odia, Urdu, Marathi

Subject	Units/Topics	Key Focus Areas
Accounts	1. Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations	Receipts and Payments, Income and Expenditure, and Preparation of Financial Statements.
	2. Partnership Accounting	Admission, Retirement, Death, and Dissolution of Partnerships; Calculation of Goodwill; Adjustments and Revaluation.
	3. Company Accounts	Issue and Redemption of Debentures, Issue of Shares, and Preparation of Financial Statements.
	4. Financial Statement Analysis	Ratio Analysis, Cash Flow Statements, and Comparative/Common-size Financial Statements.
	5. Accounting for Investments	Basic concepts, methods of recording, and relevant accounting standards.
Economics	1. Microeconomics	Theory of Consumer Behavior, Demand and Supply, Elasticity, Production and Cost, Market Structures.
	2. Macroeconomics	National Income, Money and Banking, Government Budget, and Balance of Payments.
	3. Indian Economic Development	Development Strategies, LPG Reforms, Poverty, Unemployment, Rural Development, and Human Capital Formation.
	4. Statistics	Collection, Organization, Presentation, Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, and Correlation.
Business Studies	1. Nature and Significance of Management	Meaning, Characteristics, and Objectives of Management; Principles of Management.
	2. Business Environment	Dimensions, Importance, and Role of Business Environment.
	3. Planning and Organizing	Types of Plans, Planning Process, Importance, and Structure of Organizations.
	4. Directing and Controlling	Motivation, Leadership, Communication, Controlling Techniques.
	5. Marketing and Consumer Protection	Marketing Mix, Functions, and Role of Consumer Protection Laws.

Subject	Units/Topics	Key Focus Areas
Physics	Electrostatics	Electric Charges, Fields, Potential, Capacitors.
	Current Electricity	Ohm’s Law, Circuits, Kirchhoff's Rules, and Instruments.
	Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction	Magnetic Effects, Faraday’s Laws, Lenz’s Law, AC Circuits.
	Optics	Reflection, Refraction, Lenses, Wave and Ray Optics.
	Modern Physics	Atomic Models, Nuclear Physics, Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter.
	Thermodynamics	Laws of Thermodynamics, Heat Engines, and Efficiency.
	Mechanics	Laws of Motion, Work-Energy Theorem, Rotational Dynamics, Gravitation.
	Waves and Oscillations	Simple Harmonic Motion, Wave Propagation, Doppler Effect.
Chemistry	Physical Chemistry	Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, and Equilibrium.
	Inorganic Chemistry	Periodic Properties, Coordination Compounds, Chemical Bonding, and P-block Elements.
	Organic Chemistry	Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Phenols, Carbonyl Compounds, Biomolecules, and Polymers.
	Environmental Chemistry	Pollution, Green Chemistry Principles.
	Electrochemistry	Electrolytic and Galvanic Cells, Nernst Equation.
Mathematics	Algebra	Matrices, Determinants, Quadratic Equations, Complex Numbers.
	Calculus	Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Applications of Derivatives and Integrals.
	Vectors and 3D Geometry	Vector Algebra, 3D Geometry Equations, Applications.
	Probability and Statistics	Permutations, Combinations, Probability Theorems, Data Interpretation.
	Trigonometry	Trigonometric Functions, Equations, and Applications.
	Coordinate Geometry	Straight Lines, Circles, Parabolas, Ellipses, and Hyperbolas.
Biology	Diversity of Living Organisms	Taxonomy, Classification, Kingdoms, and Ecosystems.
	Cell Biology and Molecular Biology	Structure and Function of Cells, Cell Cycle, DNA/RNA, and Protein Synthesis.
	Genetics and Evolution	Mendelian Genetics, Chromosomal Theory, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Evolutionary Theories.
	Plant and Animal Physiology	Photosynthesis, Respiration, Circulation, Digestion, Nervous System, and Hormonal Control.
	Biotechnology and Applications	Genetic Engineering, Bioprocessing, Applications in Medicine and Agriculture.
	Ecology and Environment	Biodiversity, Conservation, Pollution, and Sustainable Development.

Day	Subject/Section	Topics to Cover	Tasks	Hours
Day 1	General Test	Number System, Simplifications	Review concepts, solve 20 questions, and revise formulas	3
	Language (English/Hindi)	Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary	Practice 2 passages, 20 vocabulary-based questions	2
	Domain-Specific Subject 1	Basics of Subject 1	Revise foundational concepts, make notes	3
Day 2	General Test	Percentages, Profit & Loss	Solve 25 questions, review mistakes	3
	Language	Grammar: Tenses, Active/Passive Voice	Attempt 20 grammar questions, read one article to improve comprehension	2
	Domain-Specific Subject 2	Basics of Subject 2	Revise foundational concepts, prepare key formulas	3
Day 3-7	General Test	Average, Ratios, Time & Work	Solve 100 questions over 5 days, analyze weak areas	3/day
	Language	Cloze Test, Synonyms/Antonyms	Practice 3 passages daily, review synonyms and antonyms	2/day
	Domain-Specific Subjects	Core Topics: Units 1-2 of Each Subject	Revise chapters, attempt MCQs, take notes on weak areas	3/day
Day 8	Full Mock Test	Mock Test 1 (All Sections)	Take a full-length test, analyze results	6
Day 9-13	General Test	Speed, Distance & Time, Data Interpretation	Solve 100 questions, focus on accuracy	3/day
	Language	Paragraph Completion, Idioms	Practice paragraph completion and idioms (20 daily)	2/day
	Domain-Specific Subjects	Core Topics: Units 3-4 of Each Subject	Revise chapters, practice MCQs, make summary notes	3/day
Day 14	Full Mock Test	Mock Test 2 (All Sections)	Take a full-length test, analyze results	6
Day 15-18	General Test	Logical Reasoning, Blood Relations, Syllogisms	Practice 30 reasoning questions daily, revise concepts	3/day
	Language	Sentence Rearrangement, Error Spotting	Practice 2 passages daily, review 20 error spotting questions	2/day
	Domain-Specific Subjects	Core Topics: Units 5-6 of Each Subject	Revise chapters, practice MCQs	3/day
Day 19	Full Mock Test	Mock Test 3 (All Sections)	Take a full-length test, analyze results	6
Day 20-23	General Test	Miscellaneous Topics, Practice Papers	Revise all topics, solve 2 practice papers daily	3/day
	Language	Revision of Grammar & Vocabulary	Revise key rules and vocabulary, practice 20 questions daily	2/day
	Domain-Specific Subjects	Practice and Test Yourself	Solve sample papers, review mistakes	3/day
Day 24	Full Mock Test	Mock Test 4 (All Sections)	Take a full-length test, analyze results	6
Day 25-28	General Test	Revision and Error Analysis	Focus on weak areas, revise key topics	3/day
	Language	Revision and Error Analysis	Revise comprehension strategies, grammar rules	2/day
	Domain-Specific Subjects	Revision of All Units	Focus on weak areas, solve 1 sample paper daily	3/day
Day 29	Full Mock Test	Mock Test 5 (All Sections)	Take a full-length test, analyze results	6
Day 30	Final Revision	Key Formulas, Vocabulary, Strategies	Quick revision of notes, solve 1 short practice test	6

Sections	Questions to be Attempted	Marks Per Question	Duration
Section IA - Languages	50 Questions (All Compulsory)	5 Marks	60 Minutes
Section IB - Languages	50 Questions (All Compulsory)	5 Marks	60 Minutes
Section II - Domain	50 Questions (All Compulsory)	5 Marks	60 Minutes
Section III- General Test	50 Questions (All Compulsory)	5 Marks	60 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the CUET cover the Class 11 syllabus?

According to the NTA's announcement of the CUET syllabus, questions may be based on topics from Classes 11 and 12.

What grade level does the CUET curriculum fall under?

The CUET syllabus aligns with the study material covered in the Class 12 Board examination. The subjects, sections, and books correspond to those in the Class 12 curriculum.

Are NCERT books sufficient to cover the CUET 2026 curriculum?

It may be reasonably considered that the NCERT books are sufficient to cover the test's syllabus because the CUET syllabus is in accordance with the syllabus for the Class 12 Board exam. However, it is encouraged that students consult various study resources and publications created for national-level competitive entrance examinations in order to adequately prepare and achieve a good score.

Can I cover CUET Syllabus in 3 months?

The amount of time it takes someone to finish the CUET syllabus entirely depends on how consistently they study. However, it takes at least 5 to 6 months to complete the curriculum thoroughly, in addition to attempting several practice papers and question papers from prior years.

Is the CUET 2026 exam tough?

The difficulty level of the exam may vary every year. However, in general, the difficulty level of the exam is moderate to tough.

How many questions will be asked in CUET UG exam?

A total of 250 questions will be asked in the CUET UG examination.

Where can I download the CUET UG official syllabus?

Candidates can download the official PDF for CUET UG syllabus at the website cuet.nta.nic.in.

What all topics are included in CUET UG syllabus?

The CUET UG syllabus contains topics such as current affairs, general knowledge, quantitative reasoning, logical and analytical reasoning, and general and numerical ability.