CGCUET Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Exam Day Requirements & Total Marks

CGC University, Mohali (exam conducting body) has prescribed the CGCUET exam pattern 2026 for the aspiring students. The scholarship-cum-entrance test will be held online in English language only through the remote proctored mode.

For UG and PG / LEET courses, the question paper for the entrance test will be different with varied sections & distribution of marks. Moreover, based on the CGCUET pattern 2026, applicants will have to attempt 50 questions in 50 minutes for a total of 100 marks.

To gain information regarding the CGCUET exam 2026 pattern including exam mode, marking scheme, stream-wise distribution or marks, duration, and other aspects, candidates can read this article.

The CGCUET exam will be conducted in 2 phases to offer an opportunity to the candidates to get admission in the B.Tech CSE / AI & ML / AI & DS / Robotics & AI / Blockchain, and Engineering & non-Engineering programs & avail scholarship benefits.

Aspiring students should thoroughly understand the CGCUET paper pattern 2026 to avoid any inconvenience on the actual day of exam.

Refer to the following table to know more about the CGCUET exam pattern 2026:

Note: Students seeking admission in any of the programs under the Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, and other streams can avail specified scholarships at CGC University, Mohali after qualifying the CGCUET exam.

* Aspiring candidates should be well-informed that the questions in the exam will be designed according to the prescribed CGCUET Syllabus 2026.

The CGCUET exam pattern 2026 for UG, and PG & LEET programs varies and the specific details about the same is mentioned below:

For UG Programs

The questions paper for candidates appearing for any of the UG programs in CGCUET 2026 consists of 2 sections, i.e., Section A & B with 25 questions in each. In addition, Section A comprises same subjects for all the Undergraduate courses which are mentioned below along with the details about distribution of marks and number of questions:

According to the CGCUET exam pattern 2026, Section B covers program-specific subjects and the information about the same is as follows:

• For Medical & Non-Medical Courses

The details about the subjects, number of questions, and distribution of the marks for the Medical & Non-Medical programs is stated below:

• For Commerce Courses

Aspiring candidates are appearing for any of the UG program under the Commerce stream can refer to the paper pattern given below:

• Humanities Courses

The comprehensive CGCUET exam pattern 2026 for courses specifically under the Humanities stream is tabulated below:

For PG & LEET Programs

Based on the CGCUET 2026 exam pattern, the question paper for the PG and LEET course will comprise only Section A. The detailed paper pattern is given below:

The CGCUET marking scheme is prescribed by CGC University, Mohali, i.e., exam conducting authority through which the candidate’s performance will be assessed. The specified marking scheme as per the CGCUET exam pattern 2026 is mentioned below:

• For every correct response, 2 marks will be awarded.
• No negative marking will be done in case of incorrect responses.

* Apart from the exam pattern, applicants should also be aware of the prescribed CGCUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 and CGCUET Registration 2026 process to apply for the test accordingly.