This page has the actual CUET UG 2026 Political Science paper and an older 30-question practice set. Under the latest (2026) pattern, which NTA has not yet changed for 2027, the Political Science test (code 323) has 50 compulsory questions in 60 minutes, with +5 for a right answer and -1 for a wrong one.
CUET UG 2027 Political Science Sample Paper
Download the Political Science papers, then check the current pattern, syllabus and past papers.
Download CUET Political Science 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 Political Science question paper | The actual 2026 exam paper in the current 50-question format | View PDF |
| Older CUET Political Science practice paper | 30 questions, made for CUET 2023; the current test has 50 | View PDF |
What is the CUET UG 2027 Political Science exam pattern?
The Political Science 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 | Political Science (code 323) |
| 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 12 Political Science |
| Medium | Any of 13 languages, including English and Hindi |
What does the CUET Political Science syllabus cover?
The 2026 Political Science syllabus, the latest released, has the units below. Unit-wise topics for every paper are on the CUET UG 2027 syllabus page.
- Politics in India since Independence: one-party dominance, nation-building, planned development, foreign relations, the Emergency, regional aspirations, coalition politics and recent issues
- Contemporary World Politics: end of bipolarity, new centres of power, South Asia, international organisations, security, environment and globalisation
Official 2026 Political Science syllabus: View PDF.
Where are the CUET Political Science previous year papers?
The CUET Political Science 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 12 Political Science chapters listed in the syllabus before you attempt a full paper.
- Solve the CUET UG 2026 Political Science 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.