CUET 2026 Answer Key (25 May Shift 1): Question Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level & Topics Asked

The National Testing Agency has successfully concluded the CUET UG 2026 exam for May 25, Shift 1. The exam is being held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across India and abroad.

Students can check the detailed subject-wise paper analysis, answer key updates, and important topics asked right here. The page is being updated live based on student reactions and expert feedback as soon as the shift wraps up.

Students must reach their allotted exam centre well before the reporting time, as the gates are closed strictly at the cut-off time.

CUET UG 2026 May 25 Shift 1 Question Paper Analysis & Answer Key

Based on initial student reactions, the CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 paper was moderate overall. Most subjects leaned towards the easy-to-moderate side, with a balanced mix of theory, application, and case-study questions. Here's the subject-wise breakdown:

Subject	Difficulty Level
English	Moderate to Easy
Accountancy/Book Keeping	Moderate
Business Studies	Easy
Chemistry	Easy to Moderate
Economics/Business Economics	Easy to Moderate
Geography/Geology	Easy
History	Moderate to Easy
Political Science	Easy to Moderate

CUET UG 2026 May 25 Shift 1: Maths Overall Difficulty

Subject	Section	No. of Questions	Overall Difficulty
Mathematics	Section A – Common Maths	15	Easy to Moderate
Mathematics	Section B – Applied Maths	35	Easy to Moderate
Physics	—	—	Moderate

CUET UG 2026 Mathematics – Major Topics Asked

#	Common Mathematics (Section A)	Applied Mathematics (Section B)
1	Calculus and Differential Equations	Distance and Speed
2	Matrices and Determinants	CAGR and Compound Interest
3	Linear Programming Problems (LPP)	Mean, Variance, and Standard Deviation
4	Probability	Random Variables
5	Trigonometric Functions	Moving Averages
6	Vectors and 3D Geometry	Cost and Revenue Functions
7	Relations and Functions	Supply Function and Objective Function
8	Sets and Relations	Differential Equations
9	Application of Derivatives	Coordinate Geometry
10	Local Maxima and Minima	Loan and Installment Calculations
11	Homogeneous Differential Equations	LPP to Maximize Profit
12	Cartesian Equations	Sets and Real Numbers
13	Angle Between Lines	—
14	Matrix Order and Transpose	—
15	Integer-based Match the Following Questions	—

CUET UG 2026 Mathematics – Memory-Based Questions

#	Memory-Based Question
1	Maximum value of a function in a given interval
2	Probability involving independent events
3	Product and inverse of matrices
4	Differential equation-based integration question
5	Determinant value simplification
6	Match the following from Probability and Matrices

CUET UG 2026 Physics – Major Topics Asked

#	Major Topics Covered
1	Semiconductor Electronics
2	p-n Junction Diode
3	Photoelectric Effect
4	Electromagnetic Waves
5	Magnetic Properties and Magnetic Field
6	Capacitors and Electrostatics
7	AC Circuits
8	Maxwell's Equations
9	Nuclear Physics and Binding Energy
10	Hydrogen Atom
11	Wave Optics
12	Lasers
13	Mutual Inductance
14	Faraday's Experiment
15	Dimensions and Physical Quantities
16	Resistivity and Conductivity
17	Displacement Current
18	Doped Semiconductors
19	Electron Density Questions

CUET UG 2026 Physics – Memory-Based Questions

#	Memory-Based Question
1	Resistance of p-n junction diode in forward bias
2	Frequency relation of emitted electrons
3	Energy stored in a capacitor
4	Smallest wavelength of electromagnetic radiation
5	Transition of electrons in hydrogen atom
6	Magnitude of torque on dipole
7	Binding energy per nucleon
8	Why displacement current is produced during capacitor charging
9	AC circuit questions involving I<sub>rms</sub>

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CUET UG Study Material 2026

CUET UG Study Material 2026
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