CUET UG 2026 Day 3 Begins Today; NTA Conducting May 13 Exam in Two CBT Shifts
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct Day 3 of the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate CUET (UG) 2026 today, 13 May 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across India and international examination centres.
The CUET UG 2026 examination is being conducted from:
11 May to 31 May 2026
across:
- India
- International Examination Cities
- Multiple CBT Centres
According to NTA, the examination is scheduled in:
35 Examination Shifts
The first shift will begin at:
9 AM
while the second shift will commence at:
3 PM
Official CUET Website:
Official NTA Website:
National Testing Agency Official Website
CUET UG Memory-Based Questions & Analysis:
CUET UG 2026 Memory-Based Questions & Analysis
CUET UG Admit Card Details:
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Released
CUET UG 2026 Day 3 Important Instructions
Candidates appearing in today’s examination are advised to:
- Reach examination centres early
- Carry all mandatory documents
- Follow dress code guidelines
- Avoid prohibited electronic items
- Carefully verify shift timing mentioned on admit card
NTA has clarified that:
Entry Gates Will Close Strictly After Reporting Time
No late entry will be permitted after gate closure.
CUET UG 2026 Shift Timing & Reporting Schedule
| Shift | Examination Timing | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9 AM – 12 PM | 7 AM |
| Shift 2 | 3 PM – 6 PM | 1 PM |
Candidates are advised to complete:
- Frisking
- Biometric verification
- Document verification
well before gate closing time.
Important Documents Required at Exam Centre
Candidates must carry the following documents to the examination centre:
| Required Documents | Status |
|---|---|
| CUET UG Admit Card 2026 | Mandatory |
| Self-Declaration Form | Mandatory (If Photo Mismatch) |
| Two Passport Size Photographs | Mandatory |
| Original Valid Photo ID Proof | Mandatory |
| PwD/PwBD Certificate | Applicable Candidates |
The ID proof must be the same document uploaded during application submission.
CUET UG 2026 Day 1 & Day 2 Analysis Highlights
Based on student reactions and memory-based questions from the first two examination days, several important trends have emerged.
English Analysis
The English paper focused heavily on grammar and vocabulary.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Question Tags |
| 3 Reading Comprehension Passages |
| Figures of Speech |
| Idioms |
| Antonyms |
| Foreign Words |
| Phrasal Verbs |
| Tenses |
| Active & Passive Voice |
Vocabulary Words Reported
- Taciturn
- Sporadic
- Tumultuous
Students stated that indirect Reading Comprehension questions were comparatively tricky.
Accountancy Analysis
The paper was numerical-heavy with strong weightage from Partnership chapters.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Ratio Analysis |
| Admission of Partner |
| Gaining Ratio |
| Cash Flow Statement |
| Capital Adjustment |
| Preference Shares |
| Shares Case Study |
Students reported:
More Weightage from Book 1 (Partnership)
Business Studies Analysis
Business Studies remained manageable and concept-oriented.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Case Study Questions |
| Controlling & Planning |
| Principles of Management |
| Money Market |
| Financial Market |
Students stated that previous year questions were frequently repeated.
Chemistry Analysis
Chemistry included strong NCERT and Organic Chemistry weightage.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Organic Chemistry |
| Name Reactions |
| Electrochemistry Numericals |
| Amines |
| Pseudo First Order Reaction |
| Half Life |
| Kohlrausch Law |
Students reported that:
Organic Chemistry Dominated the Paper
Economics Analysis
Economics paper remained conceptual with difficult numericals.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| National Income |
| Money & Banking |
| Balance of Payment |
| Cardinal & Ordinal Utility |
| LPG Reforms |
| India-China-Pakistan Comparison |
Students stated that:
Macroeconomics Had Higher Weightage
Geography Analysis
The Geography paper was mostly factual and passage-based.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Water Resources |
| Population |
| 2011 Census Density |
| HDI Questions |
Students reported:
No Questions from Book 2
Political Science Analysis
Political Science included several NCERT and timeline-based questions.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Bombay Plan |
| Human Security |
| South Asia Timeline |
| 2004 Elections |
| Deterrence |
| EU Timeline |
| Punjab Timeline |
History Analysis
History paper was chronology-heavy.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Harappa Artefacts |
| Revolt of 1857 |
| Constitution Framing |
| Nayanars & Alvars |
| Match the Column |
| Timeline Questions |
Sociology Analysis
Students reported:
50% Questions Were PYQ-Based
Important Topics
| Topics |
|---|
| Sanskritization |
| Alienation (Marx) |
| Malthus Theory Criticism |
| Glocalisation |
| Green Revolution |
| LPG |
| Make in India |
General Test Analysis
The General Test paper included arithmetic, reasoning, and Static GK.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Mensuration |
| Statistics |
| Probability |
| Compound Interest |
| Time-Speed-Distance |
| Current Affairs |
| Static GK |
Students reported:
35–36 Quant & Reasoning Questions
and approximately:
14–15 GK Questions
Physics Analysis
Physics paper remained theory-dominated.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Electromagnetic Concepts |
| Current Electricity |
| Laws & Theory Questions |
Students stated that:
More Than 30 Questions Were Theory-Based
Mathematics Analysis
Mathematics paper was concept-heavy.
Important Topics Asked
| Topics |
|---|
| Calculus |
| AOD |
| Probability |
| Vector & 3D Geometry |
| Matrices |
| Determinants |
| LPP Figure-Based Questions |
Students reported:
Calculus Was the Toughest Section
Important Advice for Upcoming Candidates
Candidates appearing in upcoming shifts should focus on:
| Preparation Area | Priority |
|---|---|
| NCERT Revision | Very High |
| PYQs Practice | Essential |
| Vocabulary Revision | Important |
| Timeline Questions | Important |
| Arithmetic Speed | Important |
| Formula Revision | High Priority |
Students are also advised to avoid guesswork because of negative marking.
CUET UG 2026 Marking Scheme
| Response Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +5 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted Question | 0 |
CUET UG 2026 Day 3 Begins Today; Check Day 1 & 2 Analysis, Important Topics & Exam Instructions
- CUET UG 2026 Day 3
- CUET UG Analysis
- CUET UG Important Topics
- CUET UG Memory Based Questions
- CUET UG General Test Analysis
- CUET UG English Questions
- CUET UG Mathematics Analysis
- CUET UG Physics Questions
- CUET UG Economics Questions
- NTA CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG PYQ Questions
- CUET UG Exam Instructions
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- CUET UG CBT Exam
- CUET UG Latest Updates
NTA has started CUET UG 2026 Day 3 examination in CBT mode. Check complete Day 1 and Day 2 subject-wise analysis, memory-based questions, important topics, PYQ trends, and exam-day instructions here.
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