CUET Science Syllabus 2026, Check PCM, PCB Topics and PDF

CUET Science Syllabus 2026 Overview

Before you know the detailed subject-wise syllabus, check out the overview tabulated below.

Particulars	Details
CUET Exam conducting body	National Testing Agency
Mode of the examination	Computer-Based Test Mode
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total number of questions	50 questions
Duration of exam	60 minutes
CUET Science total marks	250
Negative marking	Yes
Marking scheme	+5 for each correct answer-1 for each incorrect answer
CUET Science subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental Science

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CUET Exam Pattern for Science Students 2026

CUET exam pattern for Science is similar in all subjects. You can refer to the following detailed pattern provided below:

• The total number of questions in each CUET Science subject is 50. The question format is MCQ.
• The total marks are 250 with a negative marking of 1 for each incorrect answer. On every correct response, you will be awarded 5 marks.
• NTA has allotted 60 minutes duration to answer 50 questions.
• The exam will be conducted online, i.e., Computer-Based Test.

CUET Science Subjects List 2026

The  National Testing Agency (NTA) offers the following CUET Science subjects. Students can choose any 5 subjects, in

CUET Science Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

NTA has released the subject-wise CUET Science at cuet.nta.nic.in. You can download from the official website or directly from the link given below.

CUET Science Subjects	CUET Science Syllabus PDF
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CUET Biology Syllabus	Download PDF
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CUET Environmental Science Syllabus	Download PDF
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CUET Science Chapter-Wise Weightage 2026

The detailed important topics and the expected number of questions that may be asked in the exam have been discussed below.

Biology

Topics	Expected number of questions
Applications of Biotechnology	4
Biodiversity and its conservation	5
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes	4
Ecosystem	4
Evolution	4
Human Health and Diseases	4
Human Reproduction	3
Microbes in Human Welfare	3
Molecular Basis of Inheritance	5
Organisms and Populations	3
Principles of Inheritance and Variation	3
Reproductive Health	5
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants	3

Chemistry

Topics	Expected number of Questions
Solid State	4
Electrochemistry & Solutions	5 (Case study – Slightly difficult)
Chemical Kinetics	2 – 3
P Block Elements	2 – 3
D and F Block Elements	5 (Case study – Easy)
Coordination Compounds	5 – 6 (Moderately difficult)
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers	4 – 5
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids	3 – 4
Organic Compounds containing nitrogen	4
Polymers	1 – 2
Chemistry in everyday life	1 – 2

Physics

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Electrostatics	8
Current Electricity	7
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	8
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current	6
Electromagnetic Waves	1
Optics	8
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	5
Atoms and Nuclei	4
Electronic Devices	3

Mathematics

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Linear Programming	2
Differentiation	2
Area Under Curves	1
Probability	2
Integration	2
Differential Equations	1
Application of Derivatives	2
Matrices	2
Determinants	1
Core Maths	4

Best Books for CUET Science Subjects

Students should begin with the NCERT books as the syllabus is designed as per the NCERT curriculum. Once done, they can move on to other CUET Science books. Some of the major books are suggested below.

CUET Science Subjects	Recommended CUET Science Books
Physics	Concepts of Physics by HC Verma
	Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker
	Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey & Arihant Experts
Chemistry	Class 12th NCERT Chemistry Textbooks
	Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J D Lee
	Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd for Organic Chemistry
Mathematics	NCERT Class 12 Mathematics Textbook
	Mathematics for Competitive Exams by R.S. Aggarwal
	CUET Guide for Mathematics by Oswaal
Biology	NCERT Class 12 Biology Textbook
	Pradeep’s A Text Book of Biology Class 12 by P.S. Dhami
	Together with Biology by S. Chand

Preparation Tips for CUET Science Subjects

About 10 lakh students appear for CUET every year. With rising competition, one needs a strategic plan to score in the 95+ percentile in the actual exam. We have provided a detailed strategy below that you may incorporate into your study.

• Before you begin your preparation, make sure you are familiar with your CUET Science syllabus and pattern prescribed by the NTA.
• You must refer to the NCERTs for the fundamental concepts. Once you have a good grasp on basics, move to standard books for in-depth study.
• Chalk out a study plan and include a specific time for revision, sectional tests and mock tests.
• Take CUET mock tests regularly and analyse your mock to understand your weaknesses and strengths.

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Top Courses After CUET for Science Students

The CUET participating colleges/universities offer a wide range of courses to students opting for CUET Science subjects. Here is the list of courses you can choose with a CUET Science score.

• B.Tech
• B.Sc
• BPharma
• BDS
• Arch

CUET Science Previous Year Question Papers

You can download CUET Science’s previous years’ question papers with answer key PDFs from the link given below.

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CUET UG Subject List 2026: Syllabus and Question Paper

NTA, which conducts CUET, provides 23 domain subjects and 13 language-based subjects.

With these, NTA also offers 1 general aptitude test. Students can choose up to 5 subjects, including a general aptitude test and a language subject, irrespective of the subjects they studied in class 12. You can check the CUET question papers and syllabus in the following table.

CUET Domain Subjects	Subject-wise CUET Syllabus	Question Paper
History	CUET History Syllabus	Check Here
Political Science	CUET Political Science Syllabus	Check Here
Geography	CUET Geography Syllabus	Check Here
Psychology	CUET Psychology Syllabus	Check Here
Home Science	CUET Home Science Syllabus	Check Here
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Sanskrit	CUET Sanskrit Syllabus	Check Here
Physical Education	CUET Physical Education Syllabus	Check Here
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Performing Arts	CUET Performing Arts Syllabus	Check Here
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Anthropology	CUET Anthropology Syllabus	Check Here
Biology	CUET Biology Syllabus	Check Here
Business Studies	CUET Business Studies Syllabus	Check Here
Chemistry	CUET Chemistry Syllabus	Check Here
Physics	CUET Physics Syllabus	Check Here
General Aptitude Test	CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus	Check Here

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CUET Study Material	CUET Previous year question paper