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CUET DU Exam Pattern 2026: Stream-wise UG courses & pattern

Author : Paakhi Jain

May 16, 2025

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Overview: Over 25 lakh students choose DU for UG degree through the CUET exam for admission to over 72000 seats. In 2026, the number of registrations is expected to increase. With more than 1500 program+ college combinations, scoring above 95% by choosing the subjects according to the CUET DU exam pattern is the only way to get into your desired course. 

With more than 86 departments and a low student-to-seat ratio, securing admission at DU is challenging. The first step in the admission cycle is to appear for subjects mapped according to the CUET DU exam pattern with your desired course from the 73 courses offered. 

  • Appear in the General aptitude test to be eligible for the maximum programs offered. 
  • It is mandatory to appear in CUET (UG)-2026 in those subjects in which you are appearing/have passed Class XII.

CUET DU Exam Pattern 2026: Overview

  • In contrast to other entrance tests, the CUET exam has different subjects plotted out for various programs according to the program criteria and university norms.
  • To ensure your application is accepted, check the official CUET website, as each course has its qualifying requirements.
  • The language subjects, domain, and general test you choose should align with the requirements of the relevant program.
  • All the questions will be MCQ based only. 
  • You can only select a maximum of 5 subjects from 37 test papers. 

You must know the crucial changes introduced in the DU CUET exam pattern and duration 2026 to prepare for the exam. 

The sections included in the CUET DU Test Pattern 2026 are listed below:

Subjects/ Tests Questions to attempt Time Marks
13 Languages 50 60 minutes 250
23 Domain Subjects 50 60 minutes 250
General Aptitude Test 50 60 minutes 250

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You must check the detailed NTA CUET exam pattern for the academic year and the marking scheme: 

  • The correct answer or the most appropriate answer is allocated 5 marks (+5)
  • Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1). 
  • Unanswered/ Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).

CUET DU Exam Pattern for UG Courses 2026 PDF 

Click on the button below to download the official PDF for CUET UG 2026 exam pattern for Delhi University for all the courses: 

CUET DU exam pattern 2026 for B.Sc Courses

The table below shows the domain/general/optional languages required for different undergraduate CUET courses for a B.Sc degree. 

Programme/ Course offered CUET Delhi University Exam Format
B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
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.Sc. (Hons.) Polymer Science Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science Anyone from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II
B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics Physics, Chemistry/ Computer Science, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Instrumentation Physics, Chemistry/ Computer Science, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/Geography, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics Anyone from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics Anyone from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II
B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science Biology, Physics/ Chemistry, Anyone from Section II, Anyone Language
B.Sc.(Prog.) Applied Phy. Sciences with Analytical Methods in Chemistry & Biochemistry Physics, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Computer Science/ Informatics Practices Physics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry/ Computer Science, Anyone Language
B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Industrial Chemistry Physics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry, Any one Language
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Electronics Physics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry/ Computer Science, Anyone Language
B.Sc. (Prog.) Life Science Physics+Chemistry+ Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Life Science Physics+Chemistry+ Biology, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Anyone from Section I+ Anyone from Section II + Section III
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Chemistry Physics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry, Any one Language
B.Sc. (Prog.) Mathematical Science Anyone from Section I +Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II
B.Sc. in Physical Education, Health Education & Sports Anyone from Section I +Physical Education+ Any two from Section II OR Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II

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CUET DU Exam Pattern 2026 for BA Courses

Around 31 courses for a BA degree are offered at the University of Delhi. You must carefully check the DU CUET exam pattern to fulfil the CUET DU eligibility criteria and confirm your admission. 

As the list is long, we have divided the table into 2 for your convenience. Check the details below: 

Programme/ Course offered Domain/ General/ Optional Languages mapped to the Programmes
B.A.(Hons.) Geography  Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A. (Hons) Economics Anyone from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) French Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II + GAT
B.A. (Hons.) German Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II + GAT
B.A.(Hons.) Philosophy Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Journalism English + Any three from Section II / Section III
B.A. Hons. (Humanities & Social Sciences) (offered by Cluster Innovation Centre) Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A.(Hons.) Political Science Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A.(Hons.) Social Work Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A.(Hons.) Sociology Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Multi-Media and Mass Communication Anyone from Section I + Anyone from Section II+ Section III
B.A. (Program) Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Anyone from Section I+ Anyone from Section II + Section III
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit Anyone from Section I + Sanskrit from Section I/ Section II + Any two from Section II OR Sanskrit from Section I+ Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Three from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) English English+ Any three from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Italian Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II+ GAT
B.A.(Hons.) Applied Psychology Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A. (Hons) Hindi Patrakarita Hindi + Any three from Section II / Section III
B.A.(Hons.) History Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II

CUET DU Exam Pattern 2026 for Other Popular BA Courses

DU is among the top-ranked private universities on the list of 280+ CUET participating universities. While it provides core subject courses for a BA degree, other BA courses are popular among students.

Here's the list of these additional courses with their subject requirements: 

Programme/ Course offered CUET Delhi University Exam Format
B.A. (Hons) Hindi Hindi + Any three from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Bengali Bengali + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Urdu Urdu + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A. (Hons.) Arabic Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II + GAT
B.A. (Hons.) Spanish Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II + GAT
B.A.(Hons.) Psychology Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II
B.A.(Hons.) Punjabi Punjabi + Any three from Section II OR Punjabi+ Any one from Section I + Any two from Section II
B.A.(Hons.) Persian Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II + GAT
B.A. (Vocational Studies) Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Anyone from Section I+ Anyone from Section II + Section III
B.A. (Hons) in Karnatak Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Veena/ Violin) Anyone from Section I +Performing Arts + Any two from Section II OR Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II+ Performance-Based Test
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Sitar/ Sarod/ Guitar/ Violin/ Santoor Anyone from Section I +Performing Arts + Any two from Section II OR Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II+ Performance-Based Test
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music – Percussion (Tabla/ Pakhawaj) Anyone from Section I +Performing Arts + Any two from Section II OR Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II+ Performance-Based Test
B.A. (Hons.) Russian Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II + GAT

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CUET DU Exam Pattern 2026 for B.Voc, B.Com, B.Tech & Mgt Courses

Reviewing the CUET syllabus helps you focus on specific topics, ace your preparations, and understand the exam pattern for Delhi University. The additional courses offered through CUET are: 

Programme/ Course offered CUET DU exam pattern for UG
B.Tech. (Information Technology and Mathematical Innovation) Anyone from Section I +Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III
B.Voc. (Health Care Management) Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Anyone from Section I+ Anyone from Section II + Section III
B.Voc. (Web Designing) Anyone from Section I + Mathematics + Any two from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Mathematics + Section III
B. Com. (Hons.) Anyone from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two from Section II
B. Com. Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Anyone from Section I+ Anyone from Section II + Section III
Five-Year Integrated Program in Journalism English/ Hindi + Section III
B.Voc. (Banking Operations) Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Anyone from Section I+ Anyone from Section II + Section III
B.Voc. (Software Development) Anyone from Section I + Mathematics + Any two from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Mathematics+ Section III
B.Voc. (Retail Management and IT) Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Anyone from Section I+ Anyone from Section II + Section III
Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS] Anyone from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III
BBA (Financial Investment Analysis) Anyone from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III
Bachelor of Business Economics [BBE] Anyone from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) Anyone from Section I + Any three from Section II
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Anyone from Section I + Section III + Practical-Based Test (to be conducted by College of Art) [Merit will be calculated by considering the combined 'CUET score (50% weightage) and Practical-based test score(50% weightage)]

The Importance of Subject Combination in CUET DU Exam Pattern for UG Courses

Choosing an appropriate subject combination is critical for CUET DU admissions. It is essential to: 

  • The combination will determine the subjects you will be tested on in the exam and influence the courses you are eligible for at the university. 
  • Moreover, the selected combination often correlates with your future career prospects. 
  • Selecting a well-thought-out subject combination makes you eligible for maximum courses and enhances your chance of getting admission.

Key Takeaways

The University of Delhi has campuses in the North and South. Both campuses accept CUET scores for admission into undergraduate programs. 

  • The CUET DU exam pattern has three sections: Language papers, Domain subjects and General Aptitude Tests.
  • The total number of questions and the marks allotted in each section are the same. 
  • You must secure a minimum CUET DU cut-off score to be eligible for admission.
  • Review the syllabus and exam pattern carefully for your desired UG course. 
  • Take topic-wise and full-length CUET mock tests to assess your preparation level regularly. 

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