CUET 2026 Preparation Guide - Complete Strategy for Students

What is CUET and Why is It Important?

CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is conducted by NTA for admissions to central universities across India, including DU, JNU, BHU, and 200+ universities. It has become one of the most important exams for undergraduate admissions.

CUET tests English, General Test, and your chosen domain subjects. The marking scheme is +5 for correct and −1 for incorrect answers, making accuracy very important.

How to Choose CUET Domain Subjects

CUET offers 27 domain subjects. Choose wisely based on:

1. Your target university and course requirements 2. Subjects you studied in Class 12 3. Your comfort level with the subject

Popular combinations: • Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology • Commerce: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics • Humanities: History, Political Science, Geography/Psychology

Tip: Most universities require 3-4 domain subjects. Check your target university's requirements first.

CUET Preparation Strategy

NCERT is your primary resource for CUET domain subjects. NTA has confirmed that 80%+ questions are from NCERT Class 12 textbooks.

Step 1: Complete NCERT thoroughly for chosen subjects Step 2: Solve chapter-wise MCQs for practice Step 3: Take subject-wise mock tests Step 4: Practice General Test (GK, current affairs, mathematical reasoning) Step 5: English section — practice reading comprehension and grammar

Allocate time based on subjects: 40% domain subjects, 30% General Test, 30% English.

General Test and English Strategy

General Test: Covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and General Mental Ability. Practice daily quizzes and stay updated with current affairs.

English: Focus on Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Sentence Rearrangement. Read English content daily to improve speed.

These two sections are common for all candidates, so scoring well here gives you an edge.

Mock Test Strategy for CUET

Start with subject-wise tests and gradually move to full tests:

• Month 3-2: Subject-wise practice (1 test per subject per week) • Month 2-1: Combined domain + English + General Test (2 per week) • Last month: Daily full-length practice

Always analyze your performance — identify weak chapters and revise them. The +5/−1 marking means every wrong answer costs you heavily.

Practice CUET on MockPrep

MockPrep supports 14+ CUET domain subjects with the correct +5/−1 marking scheme. Practice English, General Test, and domain subjects with detailed solutions and performance tracking.

Start your CUET preparation with MockPrep and track your improvement for central university admissions.