Source: National Testing Agency (NTA) | Last reviewed: September 2026
CUET Subject Selection — A Strategic Choice
CUET offers 37 subjects across three categories: Languages, Domain Subjects, and General Aptitude Test. You can choose up to 5 subjects. Smart subject selection maximizes your university options without overwhelming preparation.
The Recommended 5-Subject Combination
Most CUET aspirants follow this proven combination:
- English (Core) — Required by most universities
- General Aptitude Test (GT) — Covers GK, reasoning, current affairs (broadly useful)
- 3 Domain Subjects — Based on your Class 12 stream
CUET Subject Categories
1. Language Subjects (13)
Including English, Hindi, and 11 regional languages. English is the most commonly chosen as it's required by most universities.
2. Domain Subjects (23) — NCERT Based
Based on your Class 11/12 NCERT syllabus. Choose subjects aligned with your board exam stream:
- Commerce: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Physical Education, Psychology
- Science (PCM): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Education
- Science (PCB): Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education
- Humanities: Political Science, History, Psychology, Sociology, Economics
- Other: Computer Science, Legal Studies, Geography, Home Science, etc.
3. General Aptitude Test (1)
GT covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, and Numerical Ability. Recommended for all streams regardless of university program.
Which CUET Subjects Should You Choose?
For Commerce Students (Class 12)
- English (Core)
- General Aptitude Test
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Business Studies OR Mathematics
This combination covers B.Com (H), BBA, B.A.F., and related programs at DU, JMI, BHU, and other central universities.
For Science Students (PCM)
- English (Core)
- General Aptitude Test
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Covers B.Tech, B.Sc, B.V.Sc, and other science programs.
For Science Students (PCB)
- English (Core)
- General Aptitude Test
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
For Humanities Students
- English (Core)
- General Aptitude Test
- Political Science
- History
- Economics OR Psychology
Note: Subject selection depends on the specific university program you're targeting. Verify your target university's CUET subject requirements before finalizing. The official list is at cuet.nta.nic.in.
CUET Subject Preparation at JSM Study Circle
At our Budh Vihar center, we provide coaching for the CUET subjects most relevant to our students in Delhi NCR:
English
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literary Aptitude — aligned with NTA pattern.
General Test
GK, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Numerical Ability — daily practice modules.
Mathematics
NCERT Class 11/12 based CUET Mathematics preparation with formula revision.
Domain Subjects
Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies, and more.