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    Which subjects are included in the CUET 2026 Syllabus

    Which subjects are included in the CUET 2026 Syllabus

    Anapally RajeshUpdated on 20 Apr 2026, 06:07 PM 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 Languages Subjects List 2026

    Candidates will have 13 language options for 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

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

    The CUET UG exam consists of 37 subjects in total.

    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: 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: Where can candidates find the subject list for CUET 2026?
    A:

    The CUET accepting universities release the subject mapping criteria for all UG courses along with the official CUET notification 2026.

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