CUCET 2027
Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET)
CUCET is the entrance and scholarship test of Chandigarh University. The CUCET site lists Phase I from October 2026 to May 2027 and Phase II from July 2027, with scholarships up to 100% depending on marks and phase.
- Conducted by
- Chandigarh University, Mohali (Punjab) and its Uttar Pradesh campus
- Mode
- Online remote proctored test
- Frequency
- Two phases in each admission year
- Duration
- 120 minutes (2 hours), per the Application Process page
CUCET 2027 Exam Pattern
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Chandigarh University, Mohali notices
The official Question Paper Pattern page states a 120 minute online test, all multiple choice, 1 mark per question and no negative marking. The paper differs by stream.
Engineering paper
| Item | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online, remote proctored |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | 100 objective MCQs with 4 options |
| Marks | 1 mark per correct answer, 100 in total |
| Negative marking | None, per the official pattern page |
| Subjects | English, Physics, Chemistry or Computers, Mathematics and Aptitude |
Older sources report a deduction of 0.25 for wrong answers; the official page says none. Check the Question Paper Pattern page on cucet.cuchd.in.
Sections for 10+2 Non-Medical (B.E./B.Tech)
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| English | 10 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Chemistry or Computers | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Aptitude | 15 |
Source: official Question Paper Pattern page. Each question is 1 mark, so the total is 100.
Stream differences
The paper differs by stream. For example MBA has English 15, Quantitative Analysis 30, General Knowledge 25 and Logical Reasoning 30. LLM has LLB subjects 50, Quantitative Analysis 20, Logical Reasoning 20 and English 10. 10+2 Medical swaps Mathematics for Biology (25), and Commerce uses Economics, Accountancy and Commerce at 30 each plus English 10. Slots are chosen by the candidate.