CUET UG 2026 registration will begin in the first week of March 2026. Students applying for undergraduate admissions must choose the correct CUET subjects to remain eligible for their preferred courses. The National Testing Agency will conduct the exam for twenty-three domain subjects, thirteen languages, and the General Aptitude Test.
The official CUET UG 2026 notification is expected in the first week of March. Students preparing for the entrance test must understand the course-wise CUET subject mapping criteria for Science, Arts and Commerce programmes. Candidates can select up to five subjects in the CUET 2026 application form.
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CUET UG 2026 Subject Options
Before exploring subject mapping, candidates must review the sections and subjects offered in CUET 2026. A short introduction is provided here to help students understand the structure of the exam.
The table below lists the complete range of language, domain and general test subjects available for selection.
Sections and Subjects for CUET UG 2026
Sections | Subjects |
Section 1: Language | Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, Urdu |
Section 2: Domain Subjects | Accountancy/Book Keeping, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Economics/Business Economics, Fine Arts/Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting)/Commercial Arts, Geography/Geology, Home Science, History, KTPI, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physical Education/NCC/Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Mass Media/Mass Communication, Performing Arts, Sanskrit |
Section 3: General Test | Optional |
Why CUET UG Subject Mapping Matters
Subject mapping is essential for admission to central universities. Students must meet the subject requirements of each course, as prescribed by individual institutions. A brief overview is provided below before the detailed criteria.
Wrong subject choices can lead to disqualification, even after scoring well. By aligning CUET subjects with Class 12 subjects, students can maximise their marks and improve admission chances.
Importance of CUET Subject Mapping
- It is the first step towards fulfilling course-specific eligibility.
- Incorrect subject selection may result in rejection during counselling.
- Matching CUET subjects with Class twelve subjects strengthens performance.
- Each university has its own mapping criteria, so careful selection is required.
CUET 2026 Subject Mapping Criteria for DU, BHU and AU
Students applying to Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University and Allahabad University must follow specific course-wise subject rules. The table below outlines important programme requirements.
A short explanation is given here to guide students before checking the detailed course mapping.
Course-Wise CUET Subject Mapping Criteria (DU, BHU, AU)
CUET UG Course | DU Subject Mapping Criteria |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language |
B.Com. (Hons.) | Any one from Language + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two from Domain Subjects |
B.Com. | Any one from Language + Any three from Domain Subjects OR Any one from Language + Any one from Domain Subjects + General Test |
B.A. (Hons.) English | English + Any three from Domain Subjects |
CUET UG 2026 Subject Selection Guidelines
Students selecting subjects must ensure that the choices match the course requirements of the university they are applying to. For Science programmes, Mathematics and relevant science subjects are mandatory. For Commerce courses, subjects such as Accountancy, Business Studies and Economics are preferred. For Arts programmes, language subjects and domain-specific subjects should be selected based on the chosen discipline.
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