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Latest CUET Visva Bharati University Exam Pattern 2026

Author : Paakhi Jain

June 13, 2025

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Overview: Visva-Bharati University will accept CUET 2026 scores for admission to its more than 50 UG courses. Know the CUET Visva Bharati University exam pattern to score above 90th percentile and clear the cut-off to secure a seat in your desired course.

With no normalization of scores this year, the CUET exam will be highly competitive. To clear the exam cut-off and secure your seat at Visva Bharati University through CUET, it's essential to understand the latest CUET Visva Bharati University exam pattern.

  • There are over 50 courses with over 1300 seats for admission through CUET. 
  • Taking the General Aptitude Test is mandatory for admission to over 20 courses. 

Latest CUET Visva Bharati University Exam Pattern 2026 

The CUET 2026 exam is a national-level exam to be conducted by the NTA for admissions to UG courses in more than 280 universities, including Visva-Bharati University. 

  • This year, the CUET exam will be conducted online, with all subjects in computer-based test mode only. 
  • With new changes introduced in the exam pattern, you can now appear for a maximum of 5 subjects only instead of 6. 

These 5 subjects must be chosen across 3 sections. Let's know the latest Visva Bharati University CUET exam pattern below: 

  • Section I: 13 Languages
  • Section 2: Domain-specific test
  • Section 3: General aptitude test

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The CUET Visvwa Bharati University section-wise pattern details are given below: 

Paper Questions to be attempted Time Duration
Language Paper 50 out of 50 60 minutes
Domain Papers 50 out of 50 60 minutes
General Aptitude Test 50 out of 50 60 minutes

CUET Viswa Bharati University Marking Scheme 2026

The exam will be MCQ-based. The CUET marking scheme has negative markings. So, attempting the question paper with higher accuracy is more important than attempting more questions. 

Particulars Marks Awarded
Every Correct Answer +5 marks
Every Incorrect Answer -1
Unanswered question/ marked for review 0

CUET Visva Bharati University Exam Pattern 2026 for B.Sc Courses

The CUET exam pattern for Visva Bharati University varies for each course and must be checked carefully before filling the CUET application form.

Programme/ Course offered CUET Visva Bharati University paper format
B.Sc (Hons) in Zoology Biology
B.Sc (Hons) in Botany Biology
B.Sc (Hons) in Computer and System Science Computer Science OR Mathematics
B.Sc (Hons) in Mathematics Mathematics
B.Sc (Hons) in Statistics Mathematics
B.Sc. (Hons) in Yoga General Aptitude Test
B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics Physics
B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry Chemistry
B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture Physics & Chemistry (Compulsory) & Any 1: Mathematics/ Biology/Agriculture 

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CUET Visva Bharati University Exam Pattern 2026 for Language Courses

You must follow an efficient CUET study plan to study for the subjects mapped for each program. 

The subjects mapped for language courses per the latest CUET Visva Bharati University exam pattern at the university are: 

Programme/ Course offered CUET Visva Bharati University paper format
B.A. (Hons) in Bengali Bengali
B.A. (Hons) in Chinese English or General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in French General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in German General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in Italian General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in Russian General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in English English, General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in Hindi Hindi or General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in Indo-Tibetan General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in Japanese English or General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in Odia Odia and General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in Sanskrit Sanskrit
B.A. in Persian General Aptitude Test
B.A. (Hons) in Santali General Aptitude Test

CUET Visva Bharati University Exam Pattern 2026 for BA & BPES Courses

Apart from language and science courses, the university offers other CUET courses in various subjects. Check the list of courses with CUET exam pattern for Visva Bharati University below: 

Programme/ Course offered Subjects mapped 
BA (Hons) in Economics Economics OR Mathematics
BA (Hons) in Geography Geography
BA (Hons) in History History
BA (Hons) in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archeology History
BA (Hons) in Philosophy Philosophy OR General Aptitude Test
BA (Hons) in Comparative Religion General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports (BPES). General Aptitude Test

CUET Visva Bharati University Exam Pattern 2026 for BFA & B.Des Courses

Programme/ Course offered Subjects mapped 
Bachelor of Social Work (Hons.) General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Rural Studies (Hons.) General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons.) in Ceramic and Glass Design Fine Arts OR General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons.) in History of Art Fine Arts OR General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons.) in Graphic Art (Printmaking) Fine Arts OR General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons.) in Painting Fine Arts OR General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons.) in Sculpture Fine Arts OR General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons.) in Textile Design Fine Arts OR General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Design (Ceramics and Glass) General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Design (Furniture and Interior) General Aptitude Test
Bachelor of Design (Textile) General Aptitude Test

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Does the university offer any Performing Arts UG courses? 

Yes, the university offers around 10 Bachelor's in Performing Arts courses. These include: 

  • BPA (Hons) in Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal)
  • BPA (Hons) in Hindustani Classical Music (Instrumental) in Sitar OR Esraj OR Tabla OR Pakhawaj
  • BPA (Hons) in Rabindra Sangit
  • BPA (Hons) in Manipuri OR Kathakali OR Rabindra Nritya 
  • BPA (Hons) in Drama & Theatre Arts

The CUET Visva Bharati University exam pattern 2026 for all the BPA courses is mentioned below. You must appear in both the test papers as mentioned: 

  • Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii) Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non- Percussion)
  • General Test

CUET Viswa Bharati University Exam Pattern PDF

Visva Bharati University CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 

Checking the Visva-Bharati University CUET eligibility criteria for your desired course after the CUET Visva Bharati University Exam Pattern for UG is essential to understanding the minimum marks and subject requirements in class 12th. 

The common eligibility criteria are:

  • You must have completed the 10+2 level of education (or appearing in 2026) from a recognized board or university.
  • There is no age limit for appearing for the exam.

You must ensure eligibility from the Visva-Bharati University website and the common eligibility criteria. 

  • Only the eligibility criteria and mandatory subject requirements in Visva Bharati University CUET exam pattern change according to the course. 
  • The CUET Visva Bharati University exam pattern is essential to know which test papers to choose from the list of 37 subjects in CUET.
  • The CUET Visva Bharati University exam pattern for btech is unavailable as the university doesn't offer any btech courses through the CUET exam.

Once you understand the eligibility criteria, you may want to know about the exam syllabus. Let's look at the syllabus for each section discussed below. 

CUET Visva-Bharati University Syllabus 

The CUET Visva Bharati University exam pattern for all test papers is MCQ-based. It tests your understanding of language, general awareness, and subject knowledge up to the 12th class.

Please note that the subjects mapped with each course differ, and the syllabus for each subject also varies and requires attention. 

  • The syllabus covers various aspects and is quite comprehensive.
  • Studying from the best CUET preparation books enhances exam preparation with the entire syllabus coverage. 
  • Make sure to review the exam syllabus for your chosen subjects.
Section Syllabus
Language Test Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Rearranging etc
Domain Test Subject specific knowledge till 12th class
General Test GK & Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical & Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General Science, Environment Literacy

This is the common syllabus. Check out the CUET syllabus page to learn more about each subject's topics and PDF. 

Visva Bharati University CUET Cut-Off 2026

After learning the CUET Visva Bharati University exam pattern for UG courses, remember to look at the CUET cut-off that is released once the exam is over. It highly depends on various factors such as: 

  • Seat availability
  • Difficulty level of the exam 
  • Number of exam takers 

Key Takeaways

The above article gives you insights into the CUET Visva Bharati University exam pattern and the UG courses offered by the university.

  • Only the subject requirements and minimum marks differ for each course. 
  • The exam is MCQ-based and has the same sectional weightage and time duration. 
  • The General Aptitude Test is mapped for around 20+ courses. 
  • Attempt at least 4-5 CUET mock tests monthly to improve your speed and accuracy, and crack this exam in your first shot.

Frequently Asked Questions

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