Central University of Karnataka lists 16 programmes in the CUET UG 2026 mapping: 3 BSc science programmes, 4 BTech engineering programmes, and arts and professional programmes including BA English, BA Economics, BA Social Work, BA History and Archaeology, BBA, BA LLB and a BPA in Hindustani vocal music. The arts, management, law and psychology programmes use the General Aptitude Test, while the science and engineering ones use Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology papers. BTech CSE (AI and ML) and BTech Electrical Engineering fill 50% of seats through JEE Main 2026.
CUET papers you'll need for CUK
The papers that come up across CUK's courses. Practise them free:
All 16 courses at CUK through CUET
BSc Physics
CUET: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry; the merit list is based on scores in these three papers.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits), having studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
BSc Chemistry
CUET: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology; the merit list is based on the Chemistry score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits), having studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.
BSc Geology
CUET: Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics; the merit list is based on scores in these papers.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits), having studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics.
BTech Mathematics and Computing
CUET: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; the merit list is based on scores in these three papers.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits), having studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
BTech Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML)
CUET: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; the merit list is based on scores in these three papers.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed PU/Plus Two with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits), having studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Selection: 50% of seats are filled on JEE Main 2026 performance and the remaining 50% on CUET UG 2026 merit.
BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering
CUET: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; the merit list is based on scores in these three papers.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits), having studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
BTech Electrical Engineering
CUET: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; the merit list is based on scores in these three papers.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed PU/Plus Two with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits), having studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Selection: 50% of seats are filled on JEE Main 2026 performance and the remaining 50% on CUET UG 2026 merit.
BSc Psychology
CUET: General Aptitude Test; merit list is based on the General Test score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
BA English
CUET: General Aptitude Test; merit list is based on the General Test score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
BSc Geography
CUET: Geography (the source also lists Geology) and the General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
Selection: 50% of seats are filled on the domain paper score and 50% on the General Aptitude Test score of CUET UG 2026.
BA Economics
CUET: General Aptitude Test; merit list is based on the General Test score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
BA Social Work
CUET: General Aptitude Test; merit list is based on the General Test score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
BA History and Archaeology
CUET: General Aptitude Test or History; the merit list uses the General Test or History score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
BBA
CUET: General Aptitude Test; merit list is based on the General Test score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
BA LLB
CUET: General Aptitude Test; merit list is based on the General Test score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
BPA Hindustani Music (Vocal)
CUET: General Aptitude Test; merit list is based on the General Test score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects does CUK need for BTech programmes?
All four BTech programmes (Mathematics and Computing, CSE AI and ML, Electronics and Communication, Electrical) are mapped to Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and need those subjects in 10+2 with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD).
▸Is JEE Main used for admission at CUK?
For BTech Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML) and BTech Electrical Engineering, 50% of seats are filled on JEE Main 2026 performance and the other 50% on CUET UG 2026 merit.
▸Which CUET paper do I need for BA English or BBA at CUK?
BA English, BA Economics, BA Social Work, BBA, BA LLB and BSc Psychology are mapped to the General Aptitude Test. Merit is based on the General Test score, and 10+2 needs at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories listed).
About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.