This page has the actual CUET UG 2026 Economics paper and an older 40-question practice set. Under the latest (2026) pattern, which NTA has not yet changed for 2027, the Economics test (code 309) has 50 compulsory questions in 60 minutes, with +5 for a right answer and -1 for a wrong one.
CUET UG 2027 Economics Sample Paper
Download the Economics papers, then check the current pattern, syllabus and past papers.
Download CUET Economics Sample Papers (PDF)
Both papers are free to view and download. Start with the CUET UG 2026 paper, the latest real paper in the current format. The older practice set has fewer questions, so use it for topic practice.
| Paper | What it contains | |
|---|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 Economics question paper | The actual 2026 exam paper in the current 50-question format | View PDF |
| Older CUET Economics practice paper | 40 questions, made for CUET 2023; the current test has 50 | View PDF |
What is the CUET UG 2027 Economics exam pattern?
The Economics 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 | Economics / Business Economics (code 309) |
| 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 NCERT Class 11 and 12 Economics |
| Medium | Any of 13 languages, including English and Hindi |
What does the CUET Economics syllabus cover?
The 2026 Economics syllabus, the latest released, has the units below. Unit-wise topics for every paper are on the CUET UG 2027 syllabus page.
- Introductory microeconomics: consumer behaviour, production and costs, perfect competition, market equilibrium
- Introductory macroeconomics: national income, money and banking, income and employment, government budget, open economy
- Indian economic development: policies from 1947 to 1990, reforms since 1991, current challenges, comparison with neighbours
Official 2026 Economics syllabus: View PDF.
Where are the CUET Economics previous year papers?
The CUET Economics question papers page has the papers from 2022, 2023, 2024 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 NCERT Class 11 and 12 Economics chapters listed in the syllabus before you attempt a full paper.
- Solve the CUET UG 2026 Economics paper in one 60-minute sitting and mark it at +5 and -1 using NTA’s 2026 answer key.
- Go back to the units where you lost marks, then use the older practice set and past papers for those topics.
- In the final weeks, take a timed online CUET mock test to practise the computer-based format.