During review, the directory’s English-labelled link opened a PDF headed Assamese. Check the subject heading/code inside each downloaded file. This overview uses the bulletin, not that mismatched link.
Know the stages
Paper structure
| Component | What the source specifies |
|---|---|
| Available subjects | 37: 13 languages, 23 domains and GAT |
| Choices | Up to 5 subjects including languages / GAT |
| Each test | 50 compulsory questions · 60 minutes |
| Marking | +5 correct · −1 incorrect |
Standard paper details shown. Read the official instructions for accommodations and exceptions.
Subject coverage
Tick an area after reviewing it. This is a compressed outline; the official document has the full subtopics.
Language papers
Domain subjects
General Aptitude Test
Use the overview well
Planning your revision
Start from the course you want and the university’s subject requirements. Then build one checklist per selected CUET paper. Do not choose a subject only because it looks familiar or because another candidate used it. Before studying a downloaded syllabus, compare its code, title and cycle with the directory. Keep that file’s official URL in your notes so you can revisit it.
Go back to the authority
Official sources & reference links
- Official subject syllabus directory (opens in a new tab)
Select subject name and verify the PDF heading
cuet.nta.nic.in - 2026 information bulletin · PDF (opens in a new tab)
Broad features on PDF page 8; subject list and Chapter 2
cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in
Reviewed as a research snapshot on 5 October 2026. Linked websites may change their documents after this date. We link to originals and do not rehost their PDFs.
Report a source or syllabus issueCommon questions
Is this the complete official CUET UG syllabus?
No. It is an editorial overview for the labelled cycle. Open the official documents above for every subtopic, paper instruction and exception.
Can I use this for a different exam cycle?
Use it as a starting point, then compare it with the notification for your own attempt. A reviewed older reference does not establish that a later syllabus is unchanged.
Does ticking every topic mean I am exam-ready?
The checks track your review of broad areas on this device. They do not measure mastery, completion of official subtopics or eligibility.