CUET (UG) maths for CBSE students
CUET (UG) is the entrance test for many central and other universities. Its Mathematics paper is short multiple-choice questions on mostly Class 12 topics, so the CBSE chapters you are already studying are the syllabus. Speed and accuracy decide the score.
At a glance
- Maths is the domain subject "Mathematics/Applied Mathematics", code 319 (2026 information bulletin).
- The syllabus document describes one paper with Section A (common to Mathematics and Applied Mathematics), Section B1 (Mathematics) and Section B2 (Applied Mathematics). CBSE Mathematics (041) students normally take B1. to confirm
- Each paper has 50 questions, all compulsory, in 60 minutes (2026 information bulletin).
- Marking: +5 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer, 0 if not answered (2026 information bulletin).
- The Mathematics syllabus is based on Class 12 topics: relations and functions, inverse trigonometric functions, matrices and determinants, calculus (derivatives, integrals and their applications, differential equations), vectors and three-dimensional geometry, linear programming and probability. to confirm
Every question is multiple choice, so you can check an answer against the options, and a quick estimate often rules two of them out.
Which CBSE chapters it uses
13 of the 27 chapters in CBSE Class 11 and 12 Mathematics are in recent CUET (UG) syllabuses. The full table, with the other exams side by side, is on the chapter map.
How to practise
- Secure each Class 12 chapter with the board-style questions on our Class 12 chapter pages.
- Do the CUET-style questions in each chapter set; aim to finish each one in about a minute.
- Sit a timed CUET-style set: 25 questions in 30 minutes.
- Learn the quick results in Formulas and strategy so you never derive them in the exam.
Practice in the CUET (UG) style
Timed sets
Official papers and syllabus
We link to the official copies only. Past papers, answer keys, the syllabus and the information bulletin are on these sites:
- Common University Entrance Test (UG): official site (National Testing Agency (NTA))
- NTA CUET (UG) documents: syllabus, information bulletin and answer keys
Questions students ask
Is CUET maths based on Class 11 or Class 12?
The CUET Mathematics syllabus document lists Class 12 topics; Class 11 chapters such as trigonometric functions and limits are background you need for them. Check the current syllabus on NTA's CUET site.
How many questions are in the CUET maths paper?
The 2026 information bulletin gives 50 questions, all compulsory, in 60 minutes. Check the 2027 bulletin when NTA publishes it before you plan your timing.
Is there negative marking in CUET?
Yes. The 2026 bulletin gives +5 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a question not answered.
Where can I find CUET maths previous papers?
Use the official NTA CUET site. We do not reproduce official papers; our questions are all original.
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CBSE Math Revision is independent and not affiliated with NTA, the IITs or CBSE. Exam details marked to confirm are from the exam bodies' published documents but have not yet been re-checked against the current edition: always follow the official information bulletin.