What to Expect in CUET UG 2027? Exam Pattern, Duration, Number of Questions & Number of Subjects

Students who are applying for CUET UG 2027 must be wondering what to expect in this exam. NTA, UGC & the Ministry of Education are currently finalising the new plan for CUET 2027 exam. The changes may be seen in the exam pattern, exam duration, number of questions, and number of subjects. Read this page to get the latest updates. 

What to Expect in CUET UG 2027?

What Changes to Expect in CUET UG 2027? NTA is reportedly planning to make some major changes in CUET 2027 exam. With the new structure, NTA plans to make the entrance exam “One Student, One Day” system. This means that, instead of taking the exam over two days, candidates will be able to appear for CUET UG exam for all selected subjects in one day only. This may also result in a reduction in exam duration to 40 or 45 minutes and number of questions to 35 or 40 questions. These changes have not yet been finalized. So, candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official website for any notice regarding the same.

National Testing Agency will conduct the Common University Entrance Test (UG) for 2027-28 admission cycle in May 2027. The mode of exam will be Computer Based Test. With NTA CUET UG scores, applicants can get admission to undergraduate courses at more than 280 participation CUET Universities in India, including central, state, private, deemed, and government institutions. With the increasing level of competition in CUET exam due to the rise in the number of students applying for the test, candidates must know where to start their preparation. This can be answered with the help of knowing what to expect in CUET UG , its syllabus & pattern. This will help them get an idea of the competition level and difficulty level they will be facing this year. Read this page for more information.

Changes Expected in CUET UG Exam 2027

Check below to know what changes are expected in Common University Entrance Test (UG) 2027:

Reduced Exam Duration

Earlier, the exam duration per subject was 60 minutes. As per current speculations, NTA is expected to reduce this duration to 40 or 45 minutes. With the reduced exam duration, NTA plans to reduce the time spent by a candidate at exam centre.

Less Number of Questions

It will be difficult to complete 50 questions in the reduced duration. Therefore, to manage this issue, the number of questions in CUET paper per subject is expected to be reduced to 35 or 40 questions. This will give candidates enough time to complete the exam within 40 or 45 minutes. However, there is no talk about any change in the marking scheme or total marks per subject.

Reduced Number of Maximum Subjects

According to previous year’s exam pattern, candidates can choose maximum five subjects from the 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general aptitude test, based on their target course and college. NTA is expected to reduce the maximum number of subjects to four only, making it easier to conduct the exam for a candidate in one day.

Single-Day Exam Per Candidate

Up until now, candidates who get their exam centres far from their permanent and/or temporary address find it difficult to commute to the allotted exam centre on multiple days, especially when the time gap between two exam dates is more than one or two days. To eliminate this issue, the exam conducting authority is proposing to conduct Single Day exam per student.

With reduced time, number of questions & maximum subjects, the objective of administering One Student, One Day exam seems possible.

CUET UG 2027 Exam Pattern

Before finding out about the expected difficulty level and other details about CUET UG 2027, check below to know the structure of exam paper.

• Number of Slots: Three to Four
• Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• CUET UG sections:

  Section 1 – Language (13)

  Section 2 – Domain Subject (23)

  Section 3 – General Aptitude Test

• Total number of Questions: 50 across all subjects
• Marking Scheme:+5 for each correct answer

  -1 for each incorrect answer

  0 for unattempted question

• Medium of CUET exam: 13 languages
  

  CUET Science Difficulty Level

  Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science are the most chosen subjects by science students. The difficulty level of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics question papers is moderate to high. These subjects include more application-based and analytical thinking questions, which consume the time, mind, and energy of a student during the exam.

  CUET Arts Difficulty Level

  The difficulty level of arts subjects is mostly easy to moderate. However, students may find it difficult to complete or answer the questions in History and Political Science exam. As per previous analysis, sometimes students can’t remember an important event, law, date, battle, etc., which makes it hard for them to select the right answer. Besides, students also try to be safe from negative marking to avoid a low score.

  Note – Learning and understanding the formulas, basic concepts, rules, principles, etc., is the key to scoring well in the exam.

  CUET English Important Topics

  CUET English Important Topics	Sub-Topics
  Vocabulary	Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Analogy, Figures of Speech, Idioms & Phrases, Match the Column, Phrasal Verbs, Spelling Errors, One-Word Substitution
  Grammar	Verbs, Tenses, Prepositions, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Active & Passive Voice
  Reading Comprehension	Inference-based Questions, Poetry Extract, Questions on Literary Devices
  Synonyms and antonyms	Phrases and meaning

  CUET Science Important Topics

  CUET Science Subjects	Important Topics
  Physics	Electric Charges and Electric Fields, Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance, Current Electricity, Moving Charges and Magnetism, Magnetism and Matter, Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Ray Optics and Optical Instrument, Wave Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms, Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems
  Chemistry	Organic Chemistry –  Haloalkane and Haloarene, Aldehyde, Ketone and Carboxylic Acid, Alcohol, Phenol and Ether, Biomolecules, Amine, Polymer Inorganic Chemistry – Metallurgy, D-Block, P-Block, Coordination Compounds Physical Chemistry – Solid State, Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics
  Biology	Reproduction in Organism, Sexual Reproduction in flowering plants, Reproduction in Humans, Reproductive Health, Heredity and variations, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Sex-linked Inheritance, Gene Expression and regulation, Mechanism of Evolution, Health and Disease, Microbes in Human Welfare, Improvement in Food Production, Applications of Biotechnology in health and agriculture, Principle and process of Biotechnology, Organism and environment, Biodiversity and its conservation, Ecosystems, Environmental issues
  Computer Science	Networking, SQL, Bubble Sorting, Assertion Reasoning, Code Completion

  CUET Commerce Important Topics

  CUET Commerce Subjects	Important Topics
  Accountancy	Reconstitution of Partnership, Analysis of financial statements, Accounting for Shares & Debenture Capital, Accounting-Not for Profit, Computerized Accounting System
  Mathematics	Core Mathematics – Linear Programming, Differentiation, Area Under Curves, Probability, Integration, Differential Equations, Application of Derivatives, Matrices, Determinants Applied Mathematics – Probability Distribution, Allegation and Mixture, Financial Maths, Inferential Stats, Boats & Streams, Pipes & Cisters, Algebra of Matrices, Derivatives
  Business Studies	Business Environment (Case study), Planning, Staffing, Organizing, Directing, Controlling, Business Finance, Financial Markets, Marketing, Sequence Wise questions
  Economics	Consumer Behavior and Demand, Balance of Payment, Government Budget and the Economy, Determination of Income & Employment, National Income, Money & Banking, Rural Development, Indian Economy 1950-1990, Infrastructure, Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence, Economic Reforms since 1991

  CUET Arts Important Topics

  CUET Arts Subjects	Important Topics
  History	An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara, Kings and Chronicles, The Mughal Courts, Framing the Constitution, Bhakti-Sufi Traditions, Thinkers, Beliefs, and Buildings Cultural Developments
  Political Science	Recent Developments in Indian Politics, Challenges of the Congress System, The End of Bipolarity, Cold War Era, US Hegemony in World Politics, Contemporary South Asia, International Organizations, Security in Contemporary World, Globalisation, Environment and Natural Resources
  Psychology	Psychological Disorders, Therapeutic Approaches, Variations in Psychological Attributes, Attitude and Social Cognition, Social Influence and Group Processes, Developing Psychological Skills, Psychology & Life
  Geography	Human Activities, Transport, Communication & Trade, Human Settlements, Resources and Development, Transport, Communication and International Trade, Geographical Perspective on selected issues & problems, Map Work

  CUET General Aptitude Test Important Topics

  • Numerical Ability
  • Calendar and Direction
  • General Awareness
  • History and Science
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Discovery and Invention
  • Sports
  • Books and Authors
  • Static GK
  • Logical Reasoning