CUET 2026 Syllabus
The CUET 2026 syllabus is divided into three sections: Language, Domain-Specific Subjects, and the General Test. Candidates must refer to the NCERT syllabus for Class 12 for domain subjects.
Changes in CUET Syllabus 2026
Changes in CUET Physical Education Syllabus 2026
The Physical Education syllabus 2026 now includes fitness and sports science topics. The additions improve understanding of physical performance and training methods. These units focus on both skills and body mechanics.
| Unit | Additions |
|---|---|
| Unit VII | Skill-related physical fitness and improvement methods |
| Unit IX | Physiology and biomechanics in sports |
Changes in CUET Economics Syllabus 2026
The CUET Economics syllabus 2026 has added a complete focus on Indian Economic Development. New units now cover historical policies, reforms, and present-day challenges. Comparative development with neighbouring countries has also been introduced.
| Unit | New Additions |
|---|---|
| Unit I | Development policies (1947–90), Five Year Plans, agriculture, industry, foreign trade |
| Unit II | Economic reforms since 1991 and LPG policies |
| Unit III | Human capital, rural development, employment, environment |
| Unit IV | India’s development experience compared with neighbours |
Changes in CUET History Syllabus 2026
The CUET History syllabus 2026 has mainly undergone reordering of medieval themes. Instead of removing content completely, topics have been rearranged under new themes. The focus has expanded to cover empires and agrarian society in a broader way.
| Type | Themes |
|---|---|
| Deleted | Agrarian Relations – The Ain-i-Akbari |
| New Architecture – Hampi | |
| Religious History – Bhakti-Sufi Tradition | |
| Medieval Society through Travellers’ Accounts | |
| Added | Medieval Society through Travellers’ Accounts |
| Religious History – Bhakti-Sufi Traditions | |
| Vijayanagara Empire: Politics, Economy and Architecture | |
| The Mughal Empire and Agrarian Society |
Changes in CUET Computer Science Syllabus 2026
The Computer Science syllabus now includes project-based learning. This change promotes practical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Students will work on structured projects instead of only theory.
| Unit | Additions |
|---|---|
| Unit VII | Project-solving approaches |
| Steps in project-based learning | |
| Teamwork and collaboration | |
| Components of effective teamwork |
Changes in CUET Business Studies Syllabus 2026
The CUET Business Studies syllabus 2026 has removed finance and entrepreneurship units. In their place, a detailed unit on Financial Markets has been introduced. This shift strengthens understanding of real-world financial systems.
| Type | Units |
|---|---|
| Deleted | Business Finance |
| Entrepreneurship Development | |
| Added | Financial Markets |
| Money market and capital market | |
| Stock exchange and SEBI | |
| Depository services and demat accounts |
Section 1: Language (IA & IB)
Questions from the Language Section will be of the following topics but are not limited to:
- Reading Comprehension (Factual, Narrative, Literary)
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Vocabulary
Section 2: Domain Specific Subjects
The syllabus for Domain Specific Subjects is based on the Class 12th NCERT syllabus. There are 27 domains to choose from.
| Stream | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Science | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science |
| Commerce | Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship |
| Humanities/Arts | History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Mass Media |
Section 3: General Test
The General Test is optional but recommended for many universities.
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- General Mental Ability
- Numerical Ability
- Quantitative Reasoning (Simple arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, stats)
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning