CUET Economics question paper 2027: NTA details exam pattern, previous year papers available

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has provided details regarding the CUET Economics question paper for the 2027 examination. This information, released online on July 28, 2026, aims to assist students in preparing for the upcoming CUET 2027 exam by clarifying the exam pattern, syllabus, and question types.

The CUET Economics paper (Subject Code 309) will be a computer-based test (CBT) only, conducted in 13 languages. The NTA has maintained the 2026 structure for the 2027 cycle, following reforms announced by the UGC for the 2025 cycle that standardized paper duration and reduced the subject list.

CUET Economics 2027 Exam Pattern and Scoring

The CUET Economics question paper for 2027 is set to include 50 compulsory Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), carrying a total of 250 marks. Candidates will be allotted 60 minutes to complete the paper. The scoring system awards +5 marks for each correct answer, while -1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.

The CUET Economics exam is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is available in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The syllabus for the CUET Economics paper is based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 Economics.

Syllabus and Preparation Resources

The CUET Economics syllabus (Subject Code 309) is structured into three main courses, encompassing 13 units. These courses include Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Macroeconomics, and Indian Economic Development. Introductory Microeconomics covers topics such as Introduction and Theory of Consumer Behaviour, Production and Costs, Theory of the Firm under Perfect Competition, and Market Equilibrium and Simple Applications, across four units.

Introductory Macroeconomics, spanning five units, includes Introduction and National Income Accounting, Money and Banking, Determination of Income and Employment, Government Budget and the Economy, and Open Economy Macroeconomics. Indian Economic Development, with four units, covers Development Policies and Experience (1947–90), Economic Reforms since 1991, Current Challenges Facing the Indian Economy, and Development Experiences of India: A Comparison with Neighbours.

To aid preparation, CUET Economics question papers from 2022 to 2026 are available online with answers. Also, the CUET 2026 Sample Paper PDF is accessible. Previous year question papers (PYQs) for CUET UG from 2022 to 2024 are also readily available online for download.

CUET UG 2025 Examination Details

The CUET UG 2025 examination is scheduled to be conducted from May 8 to June 10, 2025. This exam will also be in a computer-based test (CBT) format. The CUET UG test has a duration of 60 minutes per paper, and all questions are of the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type.

The CUET UG exam is divided into three sections: Section 1 – Language, Section 2 – Domain Knowledge, and Section 3 – General Aptitude (Optional). Negative marking is applicable, with +5 marks awarded for each correct answer and -1 mark deducted for each incorrect response. A total of 23 domain subjects are available for CUET UG.

Further reading

• CUET 2027: Register by November 25
• CUET 2027 law course admissions: UG registration in January, PG exams in March
• CUET application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply Next step
• CLAT 2027 eligibility, registration deadline October 31 for UG, PG law admissions
• JEE Main application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• CUET: complete exam guide

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