The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET 2026 Subject List. Candidates can choose from a wide range of domain subjects, languages, and the General Test as per the requirements of the universities they are applying to.
The CUET 2026 Subject List is divided into three sections:
- Section IA & IB: Languages
- Section II: Domain-Specific Subjects
- Section III: General Test
CUET 2026 Subject List Overview
Section IA & IB: Languages Candidates can choose from 13 Indian languages in Section IA and several foreign languages in Section IB.
Section IA (Indian Languages):
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Gujarati
- Odia
- Bengali
- Assamese
- Punjabi
- Urdu
Section IB (Foreign Languages):
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Russian
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Korean
- Persian
- Arabic
- Italian (and more, as per university offerings)
Section II: Domain-Specific Subjects (27+ subjects)
- Accountancy
- Anthropology
- Biology / Biological Studies / Biotechnology / Biochemistry
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Computer Science / Informatics Practices
- Economics / Business Economics
- Engineering Graphics
- Entrepreneurship
- Geography / Geology
- History
- Home Science
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Teaching Aptitude
- Agriculture
- Mass Media / Mass Communication
- Fine Arts / Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Sanskrit
- Environmental Studies
- Physical Education / Yoga
- Fashion Studies
Section III: General Test
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- General Mental Ability
- Numerical Ability
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Logical & Analytical Reasoning
How to Choose CUET 2026 Subjects
- Check the specific subject requirements of the universities and courses you are targeting.
- You can select up to 10 domain subjects (as per NTA guidelines).
- Language choice should match the medium of instruction of the university/course.
Pro Tip: Always refer to the latest Information Bulletin and the admission criteria of your target universities before finalizing your subject combination.
Important Links
- Official CUET Website: cuet.nta.nic.in
- CUET 2026 Exam Date: /cuet-2026-exam-date/
- CUET 2026 Syllabus: /cuet-2026-syllabus/
- CUET 2026 Exam Pattern: /cuet-2026-exam-pattern/
- CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: /cuet-2026-eligibility-criteria/
FAQs
Q1: How many domain subjects can I choose in CUET 2026? A: You can select up to 10 domain subjects as per NTA guidelines and university requirements.
Q2: Is English compulsory in CUET 2026? A: No, English is not compulsory. You can choose any language from Section IA or IB.
Q3: Can I appear for both Section IA and IB? A: Yes, you can choose one language from Section IA and one from Section IB if required by the university.
Q4: Where can I see the complete CUET 2026 Subject List? A: The official list is available in the Information Bulletin on cuet.nta.nic.in.
Q5: Does the subject list change every year? A: The core list remains largely the same, but new domain subjects may be added based on university requirements.
Conclusion
The CUET 2026 Subject List gives you flexibility to choose subjects according to your target courses and universities. Carefully select your domain subjects and languages based on the admission criteria of your preferred universities.
Download the official syllabus from cuet.nta.nic.in and start preparing accordingly.
All the best for CUET 2026!
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