{"id":4574,"date":"2026-03-27T11:41:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/?page_id=4574"},"modified":"2026-03-31T06:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:23:05","slug":"compulsory-subjects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/compulsory-subjects\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Subjects are Compulsory in CUET 2026? Check Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There is no fixed number of subjects required for CUET 2026. However, as per the official CUET 2026 notification, candidates are allowed to choose up to 5 subjects from the list of 37 subjects provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA). There are 3 sections: the Language section, which includes 13 subjects, 23 <a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/domain-subjects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Domain subjects<\/a> and the General Aptitude Test.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates, while selecting the subjects, must check the CUET course mapping criteria of the universities they are applying to. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the universities. <a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET UG 2026<\/a> is scheduled to be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/compulsory-subjects\/#How_Many_Subjects_are_Required_for_CUET_2026\" >How Many Subjects are Required for CUET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/compulsory-subjects\/#CUET_Subject_Structure_2026_Section-Wise_Breakdown\" >CUET Subject Structure 2026 (Section-Wise Breakdown)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/compulsory-subjects\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_Subjects_for_CUET_2026\" >How to Choose the Right Subjects for CUET 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/compulsory-subjects\/#Stream-Wise_Subject_Selection_for_CUET_Science_Commerce_Arts\" >Stream-Wise Subject Selection for CUET (Science, Commerce, Arts)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/compulsory-subjects\/#Is_It_Mandatory_to_Choose_All_Sections_in_CUET\" >Is It Mandatory to Choose All Sections in CUET?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/compulsory-subjects\/#How_Many_Subjects_are_Necessary_to_Get_Admission_in_Top_Universities\" >How Many Subjects are Necessary to Get Admission in Top Universities?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/compulsory-subjects\/#CUET_Subject_Selection_Tips_for_2026\" >CUET Subject Selection Tips for 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/compulsory-subjects\/#FAQs_on_CUET_Subject_Requirements_2026\" >FAQs on CUET Subject Requirements 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Subjects_are_Required_for_CUET_2026\"><\/span>How Many Subjects are Required for CUET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CUET subject selection policy has been streamlined to provide flexibility to students taking the exam. The subject requirements are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students have the option to select 5 subjects from the list of 37 subjects offered by the NTA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates can also select 3 or 4 subjects from the Language section, Domain and General Aptitude Test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students cannot choose a certain number of subjects alone from one section; it should be a combination of subjects from all the sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>Join our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/cuet-online-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online CUET Coaching<\/a>&nbsp;to boost your preparation significantly!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CUET_Subject_Structure_2026_Section-Wise_Breakdown\"><\/span>CUET Subject Structure 2026 (Section-Wise Breakdown)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A section-wise breakdown of CUET subjects is provided below. Check the section-wise list and go through the subject combination and the eligibility criteria of the university you are interested in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Section 1 \u2013 Languages (List of CUET Languages)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the list of 13 Language subjects, you can choose at least one language you are interested in. Check the language subject offered below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>CUET UG Language Subjects<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>English<\/td><td>Marathi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hindi<\/td><td>Odia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assamese&nbsp;<\/td><td>Punjabi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bengali<\/td><td>Tamil&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gujarati<\/td><td>Telugu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kannada<\/td><td>Urdu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malyalam<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Section 2 \u2013 Domain Subjects (Complete List)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the domain subject list, you can choose 2 to 3 subjects as per the guidelines or the subject combination released by the university. Check the complete list of domain subjects provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>CUET UG Domain Subjects<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>CUET Syllabus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1. Accountancy\/ Book Keeping<\/td><td>CUET Accountancy Syllabus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Agriculture<\/td><td>CUET Agriculture Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. Anthropology<\/td><td>CUET Anthropology Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4. Biology<\/td><td>CUET Biology Syllabus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5. Business Studies<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/business-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Business Studies Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6. Chemistry<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/chemistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Chemistry Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7. Computer Science\/ Informatics Practices<\/td><td>CUET Computer Science Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8. Economics\/ Business Economics<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Economics Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. Fine Arts\/ Visual Arts (Sculpture\/ Painting)\/Commercial Arts<\/td><td>CUET Fine Arts Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10. Geography\/Geology<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/geography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Geography Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11. Home Science<\/td><td>CUET Home Science Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12. History<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET History Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13. Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India<\/td><td>CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14. Environmental Science<\/td><td>CUET Environmental Science Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15. Mathematics<\/td><td>CUET Mathematics Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16. Physical Education\/ NCC \/Yoga<\/td><td>CUET Physical Education Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17. Physics<\/td><td>CUET Physics Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18. Political Science<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/political-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Political Science Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19. Psychology<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/psychology\/\">CUET Psychology <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/psychology\/\">yllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20. Sociology<\/td><td>CUET Sociology Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21. Mass Media\/ Mass Communication<\/td><td>CUET Mass Media\/ Mass Communication Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22. Performing Arts<\/td><td>CUET Performing Arts Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23. Sanskrit<\/td><td>CUET Sanskrit Syllabus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Section 3 \u2013 General Test (Aptitude &amp; Reasoning)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Aptitude Test is not mandatory. However, some universities includes General Aptitude Test in their course combination for certain courses. The General Aptitude Test (GAT) includes the following sections, which students must cover for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quantitative Aptitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical Reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GK and Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environment Literacy and General Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-03d1b83289221eed158821ac720f57ab\"><strong>Checkout important resources for CUET Exam here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/exam-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/application-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Application Form<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/universities-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Universities List<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/exam-day-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Exam Day Guidelines<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Registration<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/marks-vs-percentile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Marks vs Percentile<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/application-form\/fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Application Fees<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/exam-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/application-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/application-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/exam-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Exam Centers<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/passing-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Passing Marks<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Subjects_for_CUET_2026\"><\/span>How to Choose the Right Subjects for CUET 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right subjects is crucial as your admission to the course is based on the marks scored in those subjects. Some key tips to select the right CUET subject are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To maximise your score, you can choose 5 subjects. You can select 1 language subject, 3 domain subjects and a General Aptitude Test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to choose stream-specific subjects, then the suggested combination can be 1 language and 3 domain subjects, or you can choose based on your interest and university-specific conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bdef2cf65dc222f62fb390c4a80ae0ca\"><strong>Checkout important resources for CUET Exam here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/passing-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Passing Marks<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/passing-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/cut-off\/du\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET DU Cut Off<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Cut Off<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/courses-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Course List<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Preparation 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Result 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stream-Wise_Subject_Selection_for_CUET_Science_Commerce_Arts\"><\/span>Stream-Wise Subject Selection for CUET (Science, Commerce, Arts)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CUET Subject Mapping for Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that students choosing the science subjects should select the subject they have studied in 12th class. You may refer to the following course-wise subject combination provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Course \/ Subject<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Recommended Subject Combination<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Combination I:<\/strong> 1 Language + 3 Subjects from List B<br><strong>Combination II:<\/strong> 2 Languages + 2 Subjects from List B<br><strong>Combination III:<\/strong> 1 Language + 1 Subject from List B + General Test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Biological Science \/ Botany \/ Zoology \/ Microbiology<\/strong><\/td><td>Physics + Chemistry + Biology \/ Biological Studies \/ Biotechnology \/ Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Physics \/ Chemistry \/ Polymer Science<\/strong><\/td><td>Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics \/ Applied Mathematics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geology<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Combination I:<\/strong> Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics<br><strong>Combination II:<\/strong> Physics + Chemistry + Geography\/Geology<br><strong>Combination III:<\/strong> Physics + Chemistry + Biology\/Biotechnology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Statistics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Combination I:<\/strong> 1 Language + Mathematics + 2 Subjects from List B<br><strong>Combination II:<\/strong> 2 Languages + Mathematics + 1 Subject from List B<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CUET Subject Combination for Commerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students willing to pursue their graduation from the commerce stream can check the recommended subject combination provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Course \/ Subject<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Recommended Subject Combination<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>B.Com (Program)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Combination I:<\/strong> 1 Language + 3 Subjects from List B <br><strong>Combination II:<\/strong> 1 Language + 1 Subject from List B + General Test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B.Com (Hons)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Combination I:<\/strong> 1 Language + Mathematics + 2 Subjects from List B <br><strong>Combination II:<\/strong> 1 Language + Accountancy + 2 Subjects from List B<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CUET Subject Combination for Humanities&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Arts students, it is suggested that they select at least 1 language subject with 2 to 3 domain subjects from list B. Course-wise subject combinations are given below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><br><strong>Course \/ Subject<\/strong><\/th><th><br><strong>Recommended Subject Combination<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>B.A. (Program)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Combination I:<\/strong> 1 Language + 3 Subjects from List B<br><strong>Combination II:<\/strong> 2 Languages + 2 Subjects from List B<br><strong>Combination III:<\/strong> 1 Language + 1 Subject from List B + General Test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B.A. Economics (Hons)<\/strong><\/td><td>1 Language + Mathematics\/Applied Mathematics + 2 Subjects from List B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Psychology \/ History \/ Sociology \/ Pol Science \/ Geography \/ Philosphy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Combination I:<\/strong> 1 Language + 3 Subjects from List B<br><strong>Combination II:<\/strong> 2 Languages + 2 Subjects from List B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>English \/ Hindi (Hons)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Combination I:<\/strong> English\/Hindi + 3 Subjects from List B<br><strong>Combination II:<\/strong> English\/Hindi + 1 Language + 2 Subjects from List B<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-84b7c69de3c75fbb4c62d6d7faafc96c\"><strong>Find Must-Have CUET Study Materials in One Place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/test-series\/cuet\">CUET Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/study-material\/cuet\"><strong>CUET Study Material <\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/previous-year-question-papers\/2026-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/merit-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Merit List<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/good-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Good Score<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Mandatory_to_Choose_All_Sections_in_CUET\"><\/span>Is It Mandatory to Choose All Sections in CUET?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it is not mandatory to select subjects from all three sections, which are 13 Language subjects, 23 Domain subjects and 1 General Test. In accordance with the NTA rules, students have the flexibility to choose the subject from any section they want. They can select up to 5 subjects for the CUET UG 2026. But candidates should check the subject combination and eligibility of the course before applying for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5164f06ab561aa9b94362b7cb1dd6221\"><strong>Grab the Ultimate CUET Study Kit in One Click<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/answer-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET UG Answer Key<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/exam-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Exam Analysis<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/phase-1-and-phase-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Phase 1 &amp; Phase 2<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/total-marks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Total Marks<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet\/counselling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Counselling 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Subjects_are_Necessary_to_Get_Admission_in_Top_Universities\"><\/span>How Many Subjects are Necessary to Get Admission in Top Universities?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum number of courses you choose will decide your score in CUET. If you aim to attend top-tier universities, it is suggested to choose subjects from all three sections. This will give you enough opportunity to apply to any university you want for the counselling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4b6b02242589c2f462000d7e89fb6083\"><strong>Checkout CUET Colleges in India:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet-colleges\/rajasthan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Colleges in Rajasthan<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet-colleges\/jaipur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Colleges in Jaipur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet-colleges\/rajasthan\/btech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BTech CUET Colleges in Rajasthan<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet-colleges\/west-bengal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Colleges in West Bengal<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet-colleges\/maharashtra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Colleges in Maharashtra<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cuet-colleges\/bangalore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUET Colleges in Bangalore<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CUET_Subject_Selection_Tips_for_2026\"><\/span>CUET Subject Selection Tips for 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some important tips to consider before you choose the subject areas are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the subjects you have already studied in 12th standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can choose 1 language subject based on your interest and subject choice in 12th standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can choose the General Aptitude Test if you are interested in subjects BBA, BMS or Journalism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-620a65f3bcfb9341f87a8ed75ebf3a76\"><strong>Explore CUET coaching centers across different cities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/jaipur\/cuet-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Coaching in Jaipur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/gwalior\/cuet-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Coaching in Gwalior<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/bhopal\/cuet-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Coaching in Bhopal<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/lucknow\/cuet-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CUET Coaching in Lucknow<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_CUET_Subject_Requirements_2026\"><\/span>FAQs on CUET Subject Requirements 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774608281498\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I take 3 subjects in CUET?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, students can select 3 subjects in CUET. However, they must choose from at least 1 language subject among the 13 Language subjects, one from the Domain subject and a General Test.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774609289431\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the compulsory subjects in CUET 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Domain subject is the compulsory subject in CUET 2026. Candidates need to select at least 1 domain subject from the 23 subjects provided by the NTA.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774609306262\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it necessary to choose 5 subjects in CUET?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, choosing 5 subjects in CUET is not mandatory. NTA has allowed students to choose a maximum of 5 subjects from the Language section, Domain subjects and General Aptitude Test.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774609323319\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many domain subjects are compulsory in CUET for DU?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For DU, you can choose at least 3 domain subjects along with a language subject. Select the subject you had in your class 12 as it gives an edge in preparation and a chance of selection during the merit list.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774609338743\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I take four subjects in CUET?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u00a0Yes, you can opt for 4 subjects in the CUET exam. If you choose 4 subjects, the total marks would be 1000, and your score and percentile will be determined based on the marks obtained in the 4 subjects.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774609351078\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to prepare for CUET in 7 days?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To prepare for CUET in 7 days is not possible. 7 days before the exam, you can focus on revision of the topics you have covered. You can take online quizzes, mock and practice sessions to revise the high-weightage topics.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774609372032\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is CUET MCQ-based?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, CUET UG 2026 is completely based on the Multiple Choice Question format. According to the CUET pattern, the question paper contains 50 MCQs based on the domain subject opted for by the students.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774609388620\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is CUET based on NCERT?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the CUET syllabus is based on NCERTs pattern, which is crucial for foundational learning. While NCERT is good for basic concepts of the topics, students are recommended to solve PYQs, practice questions, and take as many mock tests as possible before the exam to achieve the required target.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774609403528\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is NCERT enough for CUET?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">NCERT is good for conceptual clarity for the CUET exam. The syllabus is designed based on the NCERT, and the questions are mainly concept-based and application-based. With the NCERTs, you have other standard books to deal with analytical and application-based questions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774609415792\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is PYQ enough for CUET?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, PYQ is not enough to qualify the CUET exam. Though PYQs can help you to understand the pattern, difficulty level and what types of questions are asked in the exam. 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