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CUET 2027 Syllabus for Exam

CUET Syllabus 2027 and Exam Pattern

 
Since the CUET UG 2027 notification hasn’t been published yet, it is too early to predict any significant changes in the upcoming CUET UG syllabus and exam pattern. Last year, a few minor changes took place in the CUET UG syllabus, while CUET UG 2025 saw major changes in the exam pattern and syllabus.
 
In this post, we will discuss the most recent CUET UG Syllabus based on last year’s pattern and information bulletin.
 
Thirteen languages—English, Hindi, Assamese, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi—will be used by NTA to administer the CUET 2027 Exam.
 
The Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) will be administered online by the National Testing Agency (Computer-Based Test), most probably in May 2027. Earlier, the examination was conducted in an offline manner.
 
Before beginning, let's have an overview of the CUET UG 2027 Syllabus and the Exam Pattern to get a clear understanding of what lies ahead in the preparation.
 

What is the CUET UG Syllabus?

Before you start preparing for CUET 2027, it is important to understand the syllabus of CUET. If not, your preparation plan may constantly veer off course, leaving you to wonder what went wrong!
 
CUET UG 2027 offers a gateway for admission to over 2 Lakh seats for undergraduate programs across 130+ universities, including 44 Central and numerous other (State, private, and deemed) Universities. The exam will be MCQ-based and in an online format.
 
The CUET 2027 syllabus is available for all three sections:
 
  • Section 1: Language Paper
  • Section 2: Domain-Specific Subjects (subject-wise)
  • Section 3: General Aptitude Test (GAT)
 

Changes Introduced to CUET UG 2026 Syllabus

  • Exam Languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu are the 13 languages in which CUET UG 2027 was administered.
  • Online Mode: The exam was entirely administered in online mode.
  • Five Subject Selection: Instead of six subjects, students were allowed to select five.
  • No Subject Restriction: There were no restrictions on the disciplines that students could choose from, even if they did not study them in class twelve.
  • Exam Length: The exam lasted 60 minutes for each subject.
  • Fewer Subjects: The General Aptitude Test became the main focus, with 37 subjects in total.
  • No Optional Questions: Last year, there were no optional questions; students had to attempt every question.
These changes are expected to remain the same for the upcoming CUET UG 2027 exam.
 

CUET UG 2026 Syllabus Changes – Subject-Wise

The Commerce syllabus, comprising Accountancy, Business Studies, and Economics, went through substantial modifications last year in the CUET UG 2026 exam.
 
Significant Modifications to the CUET Business Studies Syllabus
 
Not much was changed, but key topics were eliminated.
 
Though certain out-of-date subjects were dropped, the syllabus structure remained essentially the same:
 
  • Economic reforms and the LPG policy (liberalization, privatization, globalization) were abandoned.
  • Since demonetization was no longer applicable, it was abolished.
Removal of Major Chapters
  • One of the most important chapters, Financial Markets, was eliminated.
  • Business Finance, formerly known as Financial Management Remnant.
Crucial Subjects That Don't Change
  • Taylor and Fayol's Principles of Management
  • Business Environment (Modified somewhat)
  • Promoting the development of entrepreneurship and consumer protection.
Changes to the CUET UG Accounting Syllabus: Chapters Eliminated
  • There were no longer any NPO (Not-for-Profit Organization) chapters.
  • The Debenture Issue no longer includes the Redemption of Debentures.
  • Computerized Accounting's Database Management System (DBMS) was eliminated.

CUET UG Economics Changes

The biggest change to the CUET UG Economics syllabus was the removal of Indian Economic Development.
 
  • The CUET UG Economics curriculum no longer includes Indian Economic Development.
  • Due to its increased emphasis, microeconomics was given major significance for achieving a good CUET 2027 score.
 

What changed in Microeconomic Theory?

  • Only two units—Introduction and Consumer Behavior—were covered in the past.
  • Four more significant subjects have now been added:
  • Producer's Equilibrium and Producer Behavior & Supply (Includes Production, Cost, Revenue, Supply, Elasticity).
  • Market Types (only perfect competition is kept; oligopoly, monopoly, and monopolistic competition are eliminated).
  • Demand-Supply Uses and Price Determination (Includes MSP, Floor Price, Ceiling)
  • The recently introduced Food Availability Decline (FAT) Theory.
Additions in Macroeconomics
  • New Income Categories Added: Disposable income, personal income, and private income were added to the national income calculations.
  • Subjects like Government Budget, Money & Banking, National Income, and Balance of Payments remained unchanged.

Comparing the CUET UG 2026 Syllabus and CUET UG 2026 Syllabus

Features

CUET UG 2025

CUET UG 2026

Exam Mode

Hybrid Mode (Pen and Paper & CBT)

Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Total Subjects

63

37

Exam Time

45 to 60 minutes

60 minutes

Total Domain Subjects

29

23

Total Languages

33

13

CUET Subject Choice

Six

Five

Eligibility

Subject Choices based on Class 12

Freedom to choose any subject

Number of Questions

40 to be attempted out of 50

50 questions for all subjects

Question Format

Optional

All questions compulsory

Total Marks

200 (250 for General Test)

250 for all subjects

 

CUET UG 2026 Deleted Subjects:

  • The UGC reduced the total number of subjects from 63 to 37 by removing six domain subjects and 20 foreign languages.
  • Some of the foreign languages removed from the syllabus are Spanish, Persian, German, Nepali, French, Arabic, Sindhi, Konkani, Kashmiri, Italian, Tibetan, Japanese, Bodo, Dogri, Sanskrit, Santhali, Russian, Maithili, Manipuri, and Chinese.
  • The fThe following domain subjects were eliminated: fashion studies, tourism, engineering graphics, legal studies, teaching aptitude, and entrepreneurship.

CUET UG Syllabus 2027

CUET UG Syllabus 2027- Overview

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Full-Form

Central University Entrance Test (CUET)

Exam Name

CUET 2027

CUET Exam Date 2027

May 2027

Category

Syllabus

Medium

13 languages

Test Pattern

Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions

Number of Sections

3 sections

Marking Scheme

1 mark for the correct answer

 

CUET 2027 UG Exam Pattern

The CUET 2027 exam is separated into 3 sections as per last year’s pattern.
 
  • Section IA – 13 Languages
  • Section II – 23 Domain-specific Subjects
  • Section III – General Test
 

Sections

Subjects/ Tests

No. of Questions

Duration

Section IA

13 Languages

50

60 minutes for each language

Section II

23 Domain-specific Subjects

50

60 minutes for each subject

Section III

General Test

50

60 minutes

 

CUET UG Syllabus 2027

CUET Syllabus 2027 PDF will be made available on https://cuet.samarth.ac.in, and the applicants can directly download CUET Syllabus PDFs for UG & PG Courses from the links provided in the article.
 
One of the most significant things to assist you with your CUET Exam Preparation is to thoroughly understand the CUET Syllabus 2027, which is discussed separately for every subject and section below.
 

CUET 2027 Languages Syllabus

The purpose of the CUET language test is to evaluate a candidate's proficiency in the language of their choice. Candidates are evaluated mostly on reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and usage, and verbal abilities. Check the table below for language subjects included in the CUET exam.
 

Subject Code

CUET Languages

101

CUET English

102

CUET Hindi

103

CUET Assamese

104

CUET Bengali

105

CUET Gujarati

106

CUET Kannada

107

CUET Malayalam

108

CUET Marathi

109

CUET Odia

110

CUET Punjabi

111

CUET Tamil

112

CUET Telugu

113

CUET Urdu

 

Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.
 
The CUET language test paper will include questions from the following topics.
 

CUET 2027 Syllabus for Domain Subjects

NTA administers the CUET test on 23 domain subjects. When completing the CUET application form, candidates have the option to select up to five CUET subjects. Regardless of the subjects they studied in Class 12, candidates are free to select any CUET subject.
 
Nonetheless, candidates must meet the requirements of the undergraduate program they want to enroll in. See the table below for a detailed list of the CUET 2027 domain subjects:
 

Subject Code

CUET Subjects

CUET UG Syllabus

301

CUET Accountancy

Accounting Not-for-Profit Organisations, Accounting for Partnerships, Reconstitution of Partnerships, Dissolution of Partnership Firms, Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital, Analysis of Financial Statements, Statement of Changes in Financial Position, etc

302

CUET Agriculture

Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology, Livestock Production, Crop Production, Horticulture

303

CUET Anthropology

Physical Anthropology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Material Culture and Economic Anthropology, Social Anthropology and Ethnography, Ecology

304

CUET Biology

Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and its Application, Ecology and Environment

305

CUET Business Studies

Nature and Significance of Management, Principles of Management, Business Environment, Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, Controlling, Business Finance, Financial Markets, Marketing, Consumer Protection, Entrepreneurship Development

306

CUET Chemistry 

Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, General Principles and Process of Isolation of Elements, p,d,f-Block Elements, coordination compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Polymers

308

CUET Computer Science

Exception and File Handling in Python, Database Concepts, Structured Query Language, Computer Networks, Exception and File Handling in Python, Stack, Queue, Searching, Sorting, Understanding Data, Database Concepts, Structured Query Language, Computer Language, etc.

309

CUET Economics 

Microeconomics, Consumer Behaviour and Demand, National Income and Related Aggregates, Determination of Income and Employment, Money and Banking, Government Budget and the Economy, Balance of Payments, Indian economic development-related topics

307

CUET Environmental Science 

Human Beings and Nature, Population and Conservation Ecology, Threats to the Ecosystem, Conservation, Monitoring Pollution, Atmosphere, International and National Air Quality Standards, Water Testing, Etc.

312

CUET Fine Arts (Art, Education, Painting, and Sculpture)

The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting, The Mughal and Deccan schools of miniature painting, The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism, The Modern trends, In Indian Art, The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting (16th Century A.D. to 19th Century A.D.)

313

CUET Geography

Human Geography, Human Activities, Transport, Communication and Trade, Human Settlements, India: People and Economy

314

CUET History

Harappa Archaeology, Political and Economic History, Social Histories using the Mahabharata, A History of Buddhism, Medieval Society, Religious Histories, New Architecture, Agrarian Relations, The Mughal Court, Colonialism and Rural Society

315

CUET Home Science 

Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Human Development: Lifespan Approach, Fabric and Apparel, Resource Management, Communication and Extension, Career Options after Home Science Education

316

CUET Knowledge Tradition Practices in India

Agriculture: A Survey, Architecture: A Survey, Dance: A Survey, Education Systems and Practices: A Survey, Ethics: Individual and Social, Martial Arts Traditions: A Survey, Language and Grammar, Other Technologies: A Survey

318

CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication

Communication, Journalism, TV, Radio, Cinema, Social Media, New Media

319

CUET Mathematics

Algebra, Calculus, Integration and its Application, Differential Equations, Probability Distribution, Linear Programming, Relations and Functions, Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry, Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications

320

CUET Performing Arts 

Vocal, Instrumental, Melodic, Dance, Percussion Music- Hindustani & Karnataka, Drama-Theatre

321

CUET Physical Education

Sociological Aspects of Physical Education, Training Methods, Career Aspects, Health Education & Health Problems, Sports Injuries and First Aid, Sports Injuries and First Aid, Biomechanics & Sports, Psychology & Sports

322

CUET Physics

Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems

323

CUET Political Science

Politics in India Since Independence, Contemporary World Politics

324

CUET Psychology 

Variations in Psychological Attributes, Self and Personality, Meeting Life Challenges, Psychological Disorders, Therapeutic Approaches, Attitude and Social Cognition, Social Influence and Group Processes, Psychology and Life, Developing Psychological Skills

326

CUET Sociology

Structure of Indian Society, Social Institutions: Continuity and Change, Social Inequality and Exclusion, The Challenges of Unity in Diversity, Social Change and the Polity, Social Change and the Economy, Arenas of Social Change, New Arenas of Social Change, Social Movements

 

CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus 2027

Candidates can choose to incorporate the CUET 2027 General Test in their preparation. Classes covering the subjects that were dropped from the CUET may be selected. For efficient preparation, those choosing this section should go over the CUET General Test syllabus. Important subjects to concentrate on are:
 
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • General Mental Ability and Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning: This includes the basic application of mathematical concepts such as Quantitative Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
 

CUET 2027 Syllabus FAQs

Q1. Does CUET follow the 12th syllabus?
Candidates who want to sit the CUET (UG) 2027 exam should start with the Class 12th NCERT syllabus.
 
Q2. Can I select three CUET subjects?
A candidate may select up to five subjects from each of the three sections in accordance with the CUET 2027 exam format.
 
Q3. Does passing the CUET require tutoring?
Yes. If you want to perform well on the actual exam, taking practice exams will teach you how to better manage your time. Seeking professional help is usually recommended to improve your chances of passing the test.
 
Q4. What is the foundation of the CUET syllabus?
The NCERT syllabus for Class XII (as a whole) and the CUET syllabus for the domain-specific topics would be identical. The ideal resource for preparing for the domain-specific paper would be your NCERT books.
 
Q5. How difficult or easy is the CUET paper?
The difficulty level of the CUET exam is usually simple to moderate.
 
Q6. Will language exams be required for CUET 2027?
Every year, CUET has different requirements for language papers. Candidates should consult the specific rules for CUET 2027, but generally speaking, at least one language paper is required.
 
 
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