Here are the common subject-mapping rules for CUET UG 2026 when choosing subjects for B.Com, B.A, and B.Sc, courses.

B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) 

Subject Mapping Rules

For B.Com and B.Com (Hons.), the most common CUET subject combinations include:

• 1 language + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + 2 other domain subjects (e.g., Economics, Accountancy/Bookkeeping, Business Studies).

• Or 1 language + Accountancy/Bookkeeping + 2 other domain subjects (Economics/Business Economics, Business Studies/etc. for B.Com (Hons.)).

• Mathematics is not compulsory for all B.Com courses — but certain universities or specialisations may require it, so checking university criteria is crucial.

Commerce Domain Subjects

• Accountancy / Bookkeeping

• Business Studies

• Economics / Business Economics

• Mathematics / Applied Mathematics

• General Aptitude Test (if required)

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Subject Mapping Rules

• Any one language from Section I (e.g., English, Hindi, etc.) + 3 domain subjects from Section II.

• Domain subjects usually suited for arts include:

  • History

  • Political Science

  • Sociology

  • Economics

  • Psychology

  • Geography

  • Anthropology

  • Mass Communication/Media studies

  • Home Science

  • Other humanities/social science subjects.

• General Aptitude Test (Section III) is optional unless a university specifically requires it.

Example Patterns

• B.A. (Hons.) English → English (language) + any 3 arts domains.

• B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy / History / Sociology → Any language + 3 relevant domain subjects.

In most cases, 1 language + 3 domain subject combination is the standard template for B.A. courses.

B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

Subject mapping for B.Sc. depends on the specialisation stream chosen:

Science Group (Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Maths)

Typical combinations include:

Generally, for science programmes, your core science subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Maths/Biology) must be part of your CUET subject list.

Tips Before Finalising Subjects

List target universities and courses first. Each university may have its own subject mapping chart — this is not one universal list.
Ensure your CUET subjects include all mandatory domain tests for the course you aim to study.
You can select up to 5 subjects in CUET UG2016 — 1 language, 3–4 domains, and optional General Aptitude if needed.

Here are university-specific subject-mapping tables and examples for CUET UG 2026 admissions at some of the major CUET-accepting universities like Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). These show subject combinations required for popular UG courses such as B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com (general/arts/science/commerce streams) — based on the official CUET subject mapping criteria and university eligibility outlines.

1) Delhi University (DU) 

General Pattern: DU generally requires candidates to appear in CUET subjects such that they match the course-specific combinations (e.g., languages + domain subjects + general test where applicable). Merit is calculated from the best valid CUET combination.

B.A. (Hons.) / B.A. Programmes

2) Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

BHU has its own program-wise eligibility and often includes subject-based criteria, especially for science, commerce, and vocational programs.

Sample Mapping

Eligibility Tip: BHU typically expects 50%+ in class 12th aggregate and course-specific pass subjects (like Maths for B.A. Economics).

3) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) 

JNU also has subject-specific mapping rules that vary by course/Certificate of Proficiency (COP) programs and UG streams.

Sample Mapping

Note: JNU CUET mapping can include combinations where multiple subject groupings are valid — check the official JNU CUET eligibility sheet for details.

Other University Examples (Illustrative)

Allahabad University (AU)

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)