CUET 2026 Answer Key (13 May Shift 2): Analysis, Difficulty Level & Topics Asked

The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully concluded the second shift of the CUET UG 2026 examination on May 13, which was conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The examination was held across numerous centers in India and abroad, with Shift 2 running from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This shift covered several key subjects from the CUET UG 2026 syllabus.

Students can view a detailed subject-wise paper analysis, updates on answer keys, and the important topics covered in the exam right here. As soon as the shift concludes, this page is being updated live based on student feedback and expert opinions.

Candidates scheduled to appear in the upcoming shift on May 14 should keep their admit cards, valid ID proofs, and other essential documents ready. The NTA has established strict reporting deadlines; therefore, it is mandatory to reach the examination center well before the gate closing time. Reviewing the analysis of the previous shift is a smart strategy to understand the question patterns and the overall difficulty level of the examination.

CUET UG 2026 May 13 Shift 2: Subject-Wise Difficulty Level

Here's the complete subject-wise difficulty breakdown for the CUET UG 2026 May 13 Shift 2 exam, based on early student feedback:

Subjects	Difficulty Level
English	Moderate
Accountancy/Book Keeping	Moderate
Business Studies	Easy to Moderate
Computer Science/Informatics Practices	Moderate
Economics/Business Economics	Moderate to Difficult
History	Moderate
Political Science	Easy to Moderate
Sociology	Easy
General Test	Moderate

CUET UG 2026 May 13 Shift 2: Important Topics Covered

Here's the subject-wise list of important topics asked in the CUET UG 2026 May 13 Shift 2 paper:

Subjects	Important Topics Covered
English	Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms), Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Rearrangement, Error Detection, Figures of Speech
Accountancy/Book Keeping	Partnership Accounts (more weightage), Goodwill Valuation, Cash Flow Statement, Issue of Shares, Ratio Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Case Study on Admission of Partner
Business Studies	Principles of Management, Marketing Mix, Consumer Protection, Financial Markets, Directing Function, Case Study on Planning & Controlling
Computer Science/Informatics Practices	Python Programming (higher weightage), SQL Queries, Data Handling using Pandas, Networking Basics, Output-based MCQs, Cyber Ethics
Economics/Business Economics	Macroeconomics — National Income, Money & Banking, Government Budget; Microeconomics — Demand & Supply, Elasticity (tricky); Indian Economic Development — LPG Reforms, Five-Year Plans
History	Mauryan Empire, Harappan Civilisation, Bhakti & Sufi Movement, Mughal Administration, Revolt of 1857, Map-based questions, Source-based passages
Political Science	Cold War Era, Indian Foreign Policy, Era of One-Party Dominance, Planning Commission, Constitutional Amendments, Match the Following on Movements
Sociology	Demographic Structure, Social Institutions, Cultural Change, Globalisation, Mass Media, Tribal Communities, Patterns of Social Inequality
General Test	Quants — Mensuration (higher weightage), Algebra, Linear Coordinates; Reasoning — Series, Coding-Decoding; GK — Static GK (more weightage), Current Affairs 2024–2025

CUET UG Study Material 2026

CUET UG Study Material 2026
CUET Study Material 2026	Quantitative Aptitude
Numerical Aptitude Data Interpretation	Reasoning
Maths	General Knowledge
Biology	Physics
Chemistry	-