Which subjects are included in the CUET 2026 Syllabus

Which subjects are included in the CUET 2026 Syllabus

Anapally RajeshUpdated on 08 Dec 2025, 11:24 AM IST

The Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate courses consists of 37 subjects, out of which 13 are languages, 23 domain-specific, and 1 general aptitude test. Candidates preparing for the CUET UG examination can check the subject list before applying for the examination. Candidates can choose CUET UG subjects based on desired UG course and college criteria. Candidates can enter their subject preference while filling the CUET online form 2026.

Which subjects are included in the CUET 2026 Syllabus
Which subjects are included in the CUET 2026 Syllabus

CUET accepting universities release the subject mapping criteria for all UG courses along with the official CUET notification 2026. It is important for candidates applying for UG courses to check the CUET exam subject criteria for their desired course. To get more information about CUET UG 2026 subject list, section wise aspirants can go through the article.

Which subjects are included in the CUET 2026 syllabus

Candidates should know how many subjects are in the CUET UG exam, here's the section-wise CUET list of subjects:

CUET Subjects List 2025 for Section 1 (Languages)

Candidates will have 13 language options in Section 1(Languages) of CUET 2026.

Code

Name

Code

Name

101

English

108

Marathi

102

Hindi

109

Odia

103

Assamese

110

Punjabi

104

Bengali

111

Tamil

105

Gujarati

112

Telugu

106

Kannada

113

Urdu

107

Malayalam

-

-

CUET Exam Subject List 2026 for Domain Section

Here's the CUET subjects list for the domain-specific section with their respective codes:

Code

List of Domain Subjects in CUET

301

Accountancy/Bookkeeping

302

Agriculture

303

Anthropology

304

Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry

305

Business Studies

306

Chemistry

307

Environmental Studies

308

Computer Science/Informatics Practices

309

Economics/Business Economics

312

Fine Arts/Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art

313

Geography/ Geology

314

History

315

Home Science

316

Knowledge Tradition-Practices India

318

Mass Media/Mass Communication

319

Mathematics / Applied Mathematics

320

Performing Arts

321

Physical Education/National Cadet Corps (NCC)/ Yoga

322

Physics

323

Political Science

324

Psychology

325

Sanskrit

326

Sociology

CUET UG Subject List 2026: Section 3

From the CUET subjects list, section 3 has only 1 paper, the CUET General Aptitude Test.

Here's a look at the topics for the General Aptitude Test:

  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs

  • General Mental Ability

  • Numerical Ability

  • Quantitative Reasoning

  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning

  • General Science & Environment Literacy

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CUET Marking Scheme 2026

The CUET UG marking scheme plays a key role in how your score is calculated. Here's a simple breakdown for CUET UG 2026

Types of Response

Marking Scheme

Correct response

5 marks

Incorrect response

-1 marks

No response

0 marks

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can candidates choose their preferred subjects for the CUET exam?
A:

Yes, candidates can select their preferred subjects based on the UG course and college criteria they are applying for.

Q: What are the categories of subjects in the CUET exam?
A:

The subjects in the CUET exam are divided into 13 languages, 23 domain-specific subjects, and 1 general aptitude test.

Q: How many subjects are there in the CUET UG exam?
A:

The CUET UG exam consists of 37 subjects in total.

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