CUET UG (General Aptitude Test) 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Free Practice Questions
The Common University Entrance Test (UG) — General Aptitude Test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to UG programmes at central and participating universities. It has 50 questions for 250 marks in 60 minutes per test paper, and −1 for each incorrect answer. Below is the official section-wise pattern, with free practice questions and step-by-step solutions for each section.
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- For admission to
- UG programmes at central and participating universities
- Mode
- Computer-based test (CBT)
- Duration
- 60 minutes per test paper
- Questions / Marks
- 50 questions · 250 marks
- Marking
- +5 for each correct answer; all 50 questions are compulsory
- Negative marking
- −1 for each incorrect answer
- Medium
- 13 languages (incl. English, Hindi, Marathi)
CUET UG (General Aptitude Test) 2026 exam pattern
| Section |
|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
| General Mental Ability, Logical & Analytical Reasoning |
| Numerical Ability & Quantitative Reasoning (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, statistics) |
- •The General Aptitude Test is one of 37 CUET (UG) test papers (13 languages, 23 domain subjects, 1 General Aptitude Test); candidates choose up to five.
- •NTA does not fix a section-wise split inside the General Aptitude Test — the 50 questions are spread across these areas.
- •These pages cover the General Aptitude Test only, not the language or domain-subject papers.
Source: NTA — CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin (checked 15 October 2026). Always confirm the latest details on the official website.
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What is the exam pattern of CUET UG (General Aptitude Test) 2026?
Common University Entrance Test (UG) — General Aptitude Test 2026 has 50 multiple-choice questions for 250 marks, with 60 minutes per test paper. The sections are: General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Numerical Ability & Quantitative Reasoning (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, statistics).
Is there negative marking in CUET UG (General Aptitude Test)?
−1 for each incorrect answer. Marking: +5 for each correct answer; all 50 questions are compulsory.
What is the duration of CUET UG (General Aptitude Test) 2026?
60 minutes per test paper. The exam is conducted computer-based test (cbt).
Who conducts CUET UG (General Aptitude Test)?
Common University Entrance Test (UG) — General Aptitude Test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), for admission to UG programmes at central and participating universities.
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