This page has a free CUET UG 2027 Anthropology sample paper with answer key and the actual 2026 Anthropology paper. Under the latest (2026) pattern, which NTA has not yet changed for 2027, the Anthropology test (code 303) has 50 compulsory questions in 60 minutes, with +5 for a right answer and -1 for a wrong one.
CUET UG 2027 Anthropology Sample Paper
Download the Anthropology papers, then check the current pattern, syllabus and past papers.
Download CUET Anthropology Sample Papers (PDF)
All papers below are free to view and download. Start with the 2027 sample paper, which follows the current 50-question format, then solve the 2026 paper to see the real question style.
| Paper | What it contains | |
|---|---|---|
| CUET UG 2027 Anthropology sample paper | 50 questions, 250 marks, 60 minutes, answer key at the end | View PDF |
| CUET UG 2026 Anthropology question paper | The actual 2026 exam paper in the current 50-question format | View PDF |
What is the CUET UG 2027 Anthropology exam pattern?
The Anthropology paper has 50 compulsory questions to finish in 60 minutes. NTA has not released the CUET UG 2027 bulletin yet; it is expected in January 2027, so the table shows the latest (2026) pattern.
| Feature | Details (latest bulletin, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Paper | Anthropology (code 303) |
| Questions | 50, all compulsory |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Marking | +5 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if not answered |
| Maximum marks | 250 |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Syllabus | Based on Class 12 Anthropology |
| Medium | Any of 13 languages, including English and Hindi |
What does the CUET Anthropology syllabus cover?
The 2026 Anthropology syllabus, the latest released, has the units below. Unit-wise topics for every paper are on the CUET UG 2027 syllabus page.
- Physical or biological anthropology
- Archaeological anthropology
- Socio-cultural anthropology
- Linguistic and tribal anthropology
- Social change and applied anthropology
Official 2026 Anthropology syllabus: View PDF.
Where are the CUET Anthropology previous year papers?
The CUET Anthropology question papers page has the papers from 2022 and 2025, each with that year’s NTA answer key. Papers before 2025 let candidates skip some questions, so the 2025 and 2026 papers are the closest to the current format.
For other subjects, see all CUET UG previous year question papers and the CUET UG 2027 sample papers for every subject.
How should you practise with these papers?
- Finish the Class 12 Anthropology chapters listed in the syllabus before you attempt a full paper.
- Solve the 2027 sample paper in one 60-minute sitting, then mark it at +5 and -1 using the answer key at the end.
- Go back to the units where you lost marks, then use the past papers for those topics.
- In the final weeks, take a timed online CUET mock test to practise the computer-based format.