CUET is the common entrance test for undergraduate admissions to all central universities — Delhi University, JNU, BHU, AMU and 200+ participating universities. Students pick their relevant domain subjects based on the UG program they are applying for. CUET has no negative marking and is strictly Class 12 NCERT-based.
175
Questions
800
Total Marks
195 min
Duration
None
Negative
Admission To
Central Universities (DU, JNU, BHU, AMU, etc.) + 200+ participating universities
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Stream | Questions | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | Biology | 50 | 250 | 20% | Moderate |
| Chemistry | Biology | 50 | 250 | 20% | Moderate |
| Biology | Biology | 50 | 250 | 20% | Easy |
| Mathematics | Maths | 50 | 250 | 20% | Moderate |
| Accountancy | Commerce | 50 | 250 | 20% | Moderate |
| Business Studies | Commerce | 50 | 250 | 20% | Easy |
| Economics | Commerce | 50 | 250 | 20% | Moderate |
| General Test | All Streams | 75 | 300 | 50% | Easy |
Key Facts
- ▸Domain subjects: 75Q (attempt 50), 250 marks per subject
- ▸General Test: 100Q (attempt 75), 300 marks
- ▸No negative marking — +5 for correct, 0 for wrong/unattempted
- ▸Student picks domain subjects relevant to their target UG program
- ▸Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology | Maths: Mathematics | Commerce: Accountancy, BST, Economics
- ▸13 languages available; Computer-Based Test
Subject-wise Syllabus & Notes
Class 11–12 Physics — Mechanics, Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics
Physical World & Measurement
Read Notes →Kinematics
Read Notes →Laws of Motion
Read Notes →Work, Energy & Power
Read Notes →Rotational Motion & Rigid Bodies
Read Notes →Gravitation
Read Notes →Properties of Bulk Matter
Read Notes →Thermodynamics
Read Notes →Kinetic Theory of Gases
Read Notes →Oscillations & SHM
Read Notes →Waves
Read Notes →Electrostatics
Read Notes →Current Electricity
Read Notes →Magnetic Effects of Current
Read Notes →Electromagnetic Induction & AC
Read Notes →Electromagnetic Waves
Read Notes →Ray Optics & Optical Instruments
Read Notes →Wave Optics
Read Notes →Dual Nature & Photoelectric Effect
Read Notes →Atoms & Nuclei
Read Notes →Semiconductor Devices
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
CUET has no negative marking — attempt every question. Strictly follow Class 12 NCERT. Domain subjects are the differentiator; General Test is attempted by everyone.
CUET Revision Notes
Chapter-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes