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CUET 2026 UG Syllabus & PG Chapter-Wise Weightage: The Ultimate Preparation Guide for Aspirants

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CUET stands for Common University Entrance Test. This exam shaped the face of the higher education in India. A student just passed the school must face this examination to enroll in the prestigious Central University either for graduation or master degree.

In this guide, we will provides latest updates on the CUET 2026 UG syllabus and CUET PG chapter wise weightage also. Let’s see below:

CUET UG 2026: Syllabus

The National Testing Agency (NTA) hashas released CUET 2026 UG syllabus and list of all the central universities which are part of the test. The candidates who are preparing for the CUET UG 2026 must check the following informations.

The syllabus for the undergradutes can be seen at the official website https://cuet.nta.nic.in

The participating universities are following:

  • University of Delhi (DU)
  • Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
  • Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
  • University of Allahabad
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CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern

ContentDetails
Type of Question PaperMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Number of Questions75
Total Marks300 marks
Exam ModeComputer-based mode (CBT) (Online)
CUET PG Passing Marks45%
Negative MarkingYes
Marking Scheme+4 marks for each correct answer; -1 mark for each incorrect answer
Exam Duration90 minutes
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)

CUET PG Chapter Wise Weightage

We have provided a detailed breakup of question of all the subjects chapter wise also.

1. Life Sciences / Biological Sciences

UnitWeightage
Cell Biology22–25%
Molecular Biology22–25%
Genetics15–18%
Biochemistry12–14%
Ecology8–10%
Evolution5–6%
Biotechnology3–5%

2. Management

UnitWeightage
Principles of Management30–32%
Marketing Management18–20%
Human Resource Management18–20%
Financial Management18–20%
Business Environment8–10%

3. Chemistry

SectionChapterWeightage
Physical Chemistry (35–40%)Thermodynamics12–14%
Chemical Kinetics10–12%
Electrochemistry6–7%
Quantum Chemistry6–7%
Organic Chemistry (35–40%)Reaction Mechanism14–16%
Carbonyl Compounds8–9%
Stereochemistry6–7%
Named Reactions6–7%
Inorganic Chemistry (20–25%)Coordination Chemistry12–14%
Periodic Properties6–7%
Bioinorganic Chemistry3–4%

4. Physics

UnitWeightage
Mathematical Physics22–25%
Quantum Mechanics22–25%
Classical Mechanics15–17%
Electrodynamics12–14%
Solid State Physics8–10%
Nuclear Physics5–6%

5. Mathematics

ChapterWeightage
Linear Algebra28–30%
Calculus25–27%
Differential Equations15–17%
Real Analysis12–14%
Abstract Algebra8–10%

6. Economics

UnitWeightage
Microeconomics30–32%
Macroeconomics28–30%
Mathematical Economics15–17%
Statistics15–17%
Indian Economy6–8%

7. English

UnitWeightage
Literary Theory & Criticism30–32%
Indian Writing in English18–20%
British Literature16–18%
American Literature14–16%
Grammar & Usage8–10%

8. History

UnitWeightage
Modern Indian History30–32%
Ancient Indian History18–20%
Medieval Indian History18–20%
Historical Methodology15–17%
World History8–10%

9. Political Science

UnitWeightage
Indian Political System30–32%
Political Theory20–22%
Comparative Politics16–18%
International Relations16–18%
Public Administration8–10%

10. Sociology

UnitWeightage
Sociological Thinkers30–32%
Research Methodology20–22%
Indian Society16–18%
Social Change & Development16–18%
Sociology of Globalisation6–8%

11. Geography

UnitWeightage
Geomorphology25–27%
Climatology20–22%
Human Geography18–20%
Economic Geography16–18%
Cartography & GIS8–10%

12. Commerce

UnitWeightage
Accounting30–32%
Financial Management22–24%
Business Economics18–20%
Business Law16–18%
Auditing6–8%

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