The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has seen the rise of Economics as one of the most in-demand subjects. Through CUET, a level playing field has been established for all the applicants, leaving admission possibilities in renowned central, state, and private universities. The students who want to take admission in degree such as BA. in Economics, BSc. in Economics, B.COM (Hons.).
The NTA will conduct the CUET UG 2026 exams will be conducted in the second week of May 2026. For a CUET Economics preparation, the initial move should be the comprehension of the exam pattern, the syllabus, and the topic-wise weightage.
This will not only make you aware of the chapters covered for the maximum marks but also help you in allocating your study time effectively.
CUET Economics 2026 Exam Pattern
As per the NTA guidelines, the CUET Economics exam will be for 250 Marks and their are 50 Questions, and the candidate have to attend all the Questions in 60Minutes. Here is the Exam Pattern Mentioned Below:
| Exam Detail | Information |
| Conducted by | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-based |
| No. of Questions | 50 (Multiple Choice) |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 250 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | Right Answer: +5Wrong Answer: -5 |
| CUET Courses | – B.A. Hons – B.Sc. in Economics – B.Com Hons |
CUET Economics Topics
There are many topics comes under the CUET Economics Syllabus like Consumer Behavior and Demand, Determination of Income and Employment, National Income, Money and Banking, etc. The Syllabus of the CUET Economics is based on the Class 12th Economics. Divided into 2:
- Introductory to Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
1. Introductory to Microeconomics
Assumption based on the Previous year’s Paper.( Approx 50% of paper )
| Unit | Topics | Expected Weightage |
| 1. Introduction | Central Problems of an Economy, Production Possibility Frontier | 2–3 questions |
| 2. Consumer’s Equilibrium & Demand | Utility, Indifference Curve, Demand Law, Price Elasticity of Demand | 6–7 questions |
| 3. Producer Behaviour & Supply | Production Function, Law of Variable Proportion, Cost, Revenue, Supply & Elasticity of Supply | 7–8 questions |
| 4. Forms of Market & Price Determination | Perfect competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic, Oligopoly, Price determination with simple applications | 7–8 questions |
2. macroeconomics
Total Questions 20-25 / Marks 100-125
| Unit | Topics | Expected Weightage |
| 5. National Income & Related Aggregates | GDP, GNP, NNP, NDP, Personal & Disposable Income, Circular Flow | 7–8 questions |
| 6. Money & Banking | Functions of Money, Central Bank & Commercial Banks, Monetary Policy | 5–6 questions |
| 7. Determination of Income & Employment | Aggregate Demand/Supply, Investment Multiplier, Equilibrium level | 6–7 questions |
| 8. Government Budget & Economy | Components of Budget, Deficit concepts | 5–6 questions |
| 9. Balance of Payments | Current & Capital Account, Deficit, Forex | 5–6 questions |
High Weightage Topics for CUET Economics
If there is little time, concentrate mainly on these topics, which carry a high weightage:
1. Microeconomics
- Consumer’s Equilibrium (Utility & IC approach)
- Elasticity of Demand
- Cost & Revenue curves
- Market Structures
2. Macroeconomics
- National Income & Aggregates
- Money Creation by Commercial Banks
- Investment Multiplier & AD/AS equilibrium
- Budget Deficits (Revenue, Fiscal, Primary)
- Balance of Payments
Preparation Tips for CUET Economics
- NCERT (Class 11 & 12) can be referred to as the important for CUET Economics. Most of the times, the questions in the exams are taken directly from examples and exercise at the end of chapters.
- Form Formula Sheets: There are many important formulas in the chapters National Income, Money & Banking, and Demand-Supply, make one concise formula sheet for each unit of not more than one page.
- Numericals Should Be Practiced Daily: GDP, Multiplier, Elasticity, and Cost, Revenue are the topics to which you need to give daily practice.
- Keep Up with Current Economic Affairs: The changes in Budget, RBI monetary policy, and the situation of BOP in India are some examples of application-based questions that may be asked.
- Practice PYQs and Mock Tests: Doing CUET PYQs and at least 20 mock papers will help you to increase your speed and accuracy.
Study Plan for CUET Economics
Students can follow this time table according to How much they have completed or How much they have to:
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
| Mon | Microeconomics – Demand | Macroeconomics – National Income | NCERT Exercise + MCQs |
| Tue | Elasticity of Demand | Money & Banking | Mock Test (40 Qs) |
| Wed | Production & Costs | Income & Employment | Graph Revision |
| Thu | Market Structures | Govt. Budget | NCERT Summary Notes |
| Fri | Revision – Consumer Equilibrium | Balance of Payments | CUET PYQ Practice |
| Sat | Full-Length Mock Test | Error Analysis | Short Notes Revision |
| Sun | Weekly Revision | Rest + Light Reading | Current Affairs (Eco-related) |
Books and Resources for CUET Economics
- NCERT Class 11 & 12 Economics (Micro & Macro) – Essential Reading
- CUET Economics Question Bank – Arihant / Oswaal
- Introductory Microeconomics & Macroeconomics – NCERT + TR Jain
- S. Chand Economics Guides – For more practice, Mock Test Series
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