CUET Humanities Syllabus 2026, Check Subjects, Units and PDF

CUET Humanities Syllabus 2026 Overview

Before you explore the CUET humanities syllabus, have a look at the overview of the syllabus tabulated below.

Particulars	Details
CUET Syllabus Released by	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Official Website	cuet.nta.nic.in
CUET Exam Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Medium	13 languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
Total Number of Domain Subjects	23
Optional Subject	General Aptitude Test

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CUET Humanities Subjects List 2026

The following is the list of CUET Humanities subjects offered by the NTA. 

CUET Humanities Subjects List 2026
History	Political Science
Geography	Sociology
Psychology	Economics
Anthropology	Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts
Home Science	Knowledge Tradition- Practices in India
Mass Media/Mass Communication	Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music)
Physical Education	Sanskrit

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CUET Humanities Syllabus 2026 (Subject-Wise)

The CUET Humanities syllabus 2026 has been mentioned below. The CUET humanities syllabus is based on the 12th standard and aims to evaluate the basic understanding and analytical reasoning of the students.  Check out the subject-wise syllabus provided below:

CUET Arts Syllabus for History

The CUET arts syllabus for History deals with Indian history extensively. The syllabus is designed to check students’ understanding of history from ancient times up to the making of the Constitution. Some of the major topics included are as follows:

• Harappan Civilisation and Archaeology
• The Cultural Development of the History of Buddhism and Jainism
• The Mughal Empire
• Colonialism and Rural Society
• Revolt of 1857
• The National Movements and the Making of the Constitution. 

CUET Arts Syllabus for Political Science

Students who have opted for Political Science need to focus on two units: Political in India Since Independence and Contemporary World Politics. The major sub-topics that you should cover are as follows:

• The concept of Nation- Building and its Approach 
• India’s External Relation
• Challenge to and Restoration of the Congress System
• Disintegration of the Second World War and the Collapse of Bipolarity 
• South Asia in the Post-Cold War Era
• International Organisation in a Unipolar World
• Globalisation and its Critics  

CUET Arts Syllabus for Geography

The CUET Geography syllabus primarily deals with Human Geography in general and with Indian resources, settlements and transport in particular. Some key topics are provided below:

• Human Geography-Nature and Scope
• Transport, Communication and Trade
• Resources and Development
• Transport, Communication and International Trade
• Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems

CUET Arts Syllabus for Sociology

The CUET Sociology syllabus consists of two sections, which are further subdivided into various units. These sections cover various theories, basic sociological concepts and social movements of India. The topics you need to study are:

• The Structure of Indian Society
• Social Institutions
• Social Inequality and Exclusion
• Process of Social Change in India
• The Challenges of Unity in Diversity
• Social Change and the Economy
• New Arenas of Social Change
• Social Movements

CUET Arts Syllabus for Psychology

The CUET Psychology syllabus provided by the NTA CUET consists of six units that focus on psychological attributes, different therapeutic approaches, psychological disorders, etc. Key areas are mentioned below:

• Variation in Psychological Attributes
• Self and Personality
• Meeting Life Challenges
• Psychological Disorders
• Therapeutic Approaches
• Attitude and Social Cognition
• Social Influences and Group Processes

CUET Arts Syllabus for Economics

CUET syllabus for Economics covers microeconomics, macroeconomics and economic development in India. You need to cover the basics as well as various theories under each section. Have a look at some key topics you need to study:

• Theory of consumer behaviour
• Production and Cost
• Money and Banking
• Open Economy Macroeconomics
• Economic Reforms Since 1991
• Current Challenges Facing the Indian Economy

CUET Arts Syllabus for Home Science

The Home Science syllabus as prescribed by the NTA covers comprehensive topics on career options, nutrition, family studies, apparel, and resource management. The syllabus covers the practical application of home science along with life skills for career building. Check out the topics included in the syllabus mentioned below:

• Work, Livelihood and Career
• Nutrition, Food Science and Technology
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Fabric and Apparel
• Resource Management
• Communication and Extension

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CUET Humanities Syllabus for Language Section

NTA has included 13 Indian languages such as Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi and more. The language will be judged through reading comprehension, vocabulary and literary aptitude. The detailed syllabus of each language subject is provided below.

Section I: Languages (English and Other Languages)

Each language subject will have the following two sections. 

Reading Comprehension

The question paper will have 3 passages, each of 300 words. The passages will be based on the following areas.

• Factual 
• Narrative 
• Literary

Verbal Ability

Students’ verbal ability will be tested through the following sections:

• Rearranging the parts
• Match the following 
• Choosing the correct word
• Synonyms and Antonyms

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CUET Humanities Syllabus for General Test

The CUET General Aptitude test is not compulsory for all. But any students opting for the general aptitude paper need to study the following sections:

• General knowledge and Current Affairs
• General mental ability and numerical ability
• Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts: Quantitative arithmetic/algebra, geometry/mensuration/statistics)
• Logical and analytical reasoning
• General science and environmental literacy.

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CUET Arts Exam Pattern 2026

CUET Arts exam pattern includes total marks, number of sections in each subject, duration of the test and question paper format. The exam pattern is the same across all the subjects included in the CUET UG. The detailed CUET 2026 exam pattern is mentioned below:

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Question Format	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
CUET UG sections	Section 1 - Language Section 2 - Domain Subject Section 3 - General Aptitude Test
Total number of Questions	50 across all subjects
Total Marks	250 for each subject
Negative Marking	Yes
Marking Scheme	+5 for each correct answer-1 for each incorrect answer
Number of domain Subjects	23
Number of Language Subjects	13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

CUET Arts Subject Weightage Chapter Wise 2026

For a more efficient and strategic study, students preparing for CUET UG 2026 must focus on high-weightage topics. To help you know the number of questions asked in each section, we have provided the subject-wise weightage based on the previous years’ question paper analysis. 

CUET Chapter-wise Weightage for History

As per the previous years’ analysis, you can expect a high number of questions in the case study sections, followed by An Imperial Capital and others. Check the chapter-wise weightage given below.

Topics	Expected number of questions
2 Case studies	5 in each
An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara	3-4
Kings and Chronicles	3-4
The Mughal Courts	3-4
Framing the Constitution	2-3
Thinkers, Beliefs, and Buildings: Cultural Developments	2-3
Bhakti-Sufi Traditions	2-3

CUET Chapter-wise Weightage for Political Science

In Political Science, the maximum number of questions is usually asked from Recent Developments in Indian Politics and Challenges to the Congress System. The complete breakdown is tabulated below. 

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Recent Developments in Indian Politics	8-9
Challenges to the Congress System	5
The End of Bipolarity	2-3
Cold War Era	3-4
US Hegemony in World Politics	2-3
Alternative centres of Power	2-3
Contemporary South Asia	2-3
International Organizations	2-3
Security in the Contemporary World	2-3
Globalisation	2-3
Environment and Natural Resources	2-3

CUET Chapter-wise Weightage for Psychology

The high-weightage topics in Psychology include Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Approaches. You can expect around 5 to 6 questions from each section. Other important topics are listed below.

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Psychological Disorders	5-6
Therapeutic Approaches	5-6
Meeting Life Challenges	5
Self and Personality	2-3
Variations in Psychological Attributes	1-2
Attitude and Social Cognition	1-2
Social Influence and Group Processes	1-2
Psychology and Life	1-2
Developing Psychological Skills	1-2

Chapter-wise Weightage for Geography

The following are the chapter-wise weightages for Geography. Note that, as per the question paper analysis, Human Activities and People: One Case Study are the most important chapters with the maximum number of questions asked every year.

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
People: One case study	7-8
Human Activities	7-8
Transport, Communication & Trade	4-5
Human settlements	2-3
Resources and Development	2-3
Transport, Communication and International Trade	2-3
Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems	3-4
Map work	5

Best Books for CUET Humanities Preparation

Referring to standard books will provide you with clarity and the required information needed to crack the exam, like the CUET. You can refer to the following books for the CUET Humanities subject.

CUET Humanities Subjects	Recommended Books
History	• NCERT Class 12 Textbook for History • CUET (UG) History Guide by Arihant Experts • India’s Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma • CUET History Practice Papers by GKP
Geograpgy	• NCERT Class 12 Textbook for Geography • Geography: A Comprehensive Study Guide by Mahesh Kumar Barnwal • Go To Guide for CUET (UG) Geography/Geology by Disha Publication • Indian and World Geography by R. C. Mukherjee
General Aptitude	• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by RS Agarwal • General Knowledge by Arihant • Shortcuts in Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by Disha Experts • Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning by Arihant Publication • Disha's Rapid General Knowledge by Disha Experts

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Preparation Tips for CUET Humanities Exam 2026

The CUET is a highly competitive exam that requires a strategic approach to qualify for the exam with a good score. Here we have listed a few preparation strategies that you may use in your plan.

• Initially, you should check the CUET pattern and syllabus of the current session.
• Get hold of previous years’ question papers and analyse each section to understand the weightage.
• Make a list of books you need for the preparation. You can refer to books recommended by toppers and subject experts.
• Make a study routine and follow it diligently. A proper timetable will help you stay consistent and provide balanced coverage of each subject or section.
• You should make notes of the important topics and revise daily or weekly, depending on your strength. 
• Solve sample papers and appear for the CUET mock tests to evaluate your performance.

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CUET Humanities Syllabus PDF Download

You can download the CUET syllabus for humanities provided here. 

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