The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET UG 2026 syllabus and subject weightage. This information guides students in Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams for the entrance exam. The CUET 2026 will be a computer-based test from May 11 to May 31, 2026 . Understanding the chapter-wise mark distribution is key for preparation.
The exam syllabus aligns with the Class 12 NCERT curriculum. The NTA announced the schedule and weightage for the Language section, Domain subjects, and the General Test. Candidates can register online at cuet.nta.nic.in.
Science Stream Focus
The Science stream emphasizes application-based questions and core concepts. Physics questions often cover Electrostatics and Optics. Chemistry focuses on Coordination Compounds and p-block Elements. Biology questions test Genetics and Biotechnology. Mathematics sections highlight Calculus and Algebra.
| Subject | High Weightage Chapters | Expected Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Electrostatics, Optics, Current Electricity | 18–22 |
| Chemistry | Coordination Compounds, p-block Elements | 15–18 |
| Biology | Genetics & Evolution, Biotechnology | 15–20 |
| Mathematics | Calculus, Vectors & 3D Geometry | 20–25 |
Commerce Stream Focus
Commerce subjects frequently include case-study questions. Accountancy tests focus on Partnership Firms and Company Accounts. Business Studies emphasizes management principles and marketing. Economics questions target macroeconomics and microeconomics.
| Subject | High Weightage Chapters | Expected Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | Partnership Firms, Company Accounts | 12–15 |
| Business Studies | Management Principles, Marketing Management | 15–20 |
| Economics | Macroeconomics, Microeconomics | 18–22 |
Humanities Stream Focus
The Humanities section requires strong recall of facts. History questions focus on Ancient and Modern India. Political Science covers Indian Politics and World Politics. Geography tests human activities and Indian economy.
| Subject | High Weightage Chapters | Expected Questions |
|---|---|---|
| History | Ancient India, Modern India | 12–15 |
| Pol. Science | Indian Politics, World Politics | 15–18 |
| Geography | Human Activities, India: People and Economy | 15–20 |
General Test Preparation
The General Test includes General Awareness and Numerical Ability. Expect 12–15 questions on General Awareness. Numerical Ability sections will have 20–25 questions. Candidates should practice with past papers reflecting the declared weightage.
Most domain subjects have a 45-minute time limit. Mathematics, Accounting, Physics, Chemistry, and Economics sections are allotted 60 minutes. Focusing on these high-weighted chapters and covering the complete syllabus is essential for competitive scores.