CUET 2026 Economics May 11 Shift 1 question paper released — download and key details for candidates

NTA has made the CUET 2026 Economics May 11 Shift 1 question paper available for download. The CBT paper had 50 compulsory questions for 250 marks, a 60-minute duration and +5/-1 marking.

Edited by Kavita Malhotra

Updated May 11, 2026 2:13 PM

    The CUET 2026 Economics May 11 Shift 1 question paper is available for download, the National Testing Agency (NTA) records show.

    CUET 2026 Economics May 11 Shift 1 question paper — what was in the test

    NTA ran CUET UG 2026 between 11 May 2026 and 31 May 2026 , with the Economics Shift 1 paper held on 11 May 2026 . The Economics paper was a Computer-Based Test (CBT) featuring 50 multiple-choice questions worth 250 marks in total.

    All questions in the Economics test were compulsory and the allotted time was 60 minutes . The marking scheme awarded +5 for each correct answer and deducted -1 for each incorrect response.

    What students should note about the CUET 2026 Economics May 11 Shift 1 question paper

    The Economics domain paper follows the CUET UG pattern where domain syllabi are based mainly on Class 12 NCERT. Candidates could choose up to 5 subject options across the exam, and CUET UG comprises 3 total sections: Languages, Domain Subjects and General Test.

    Answer keys and solution PDFs for the May 11 Shift 1 Economics paper were released alongside the question paper for candidate download. The materials list correct options and worked solutions for the set administered in Shift 1.

    Exam pattern and key numbers for quick reference

    • Exam mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    • Questions per Economics test: 50 (all compulsory)
    • Total marks per test: 250
    • Time allowed: 60 minutes per test
    • Marking scheme: +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
    • Maximum subject choices: 5
    • Domain syllabus: Mainly Class 12 NCERT

    These facts come from official exam details published by the conducting authority, the National Testing Agency.

    Candidates who appeared in the May 11 Shift 1 Economics test can use the released question paper and solution PDF to cross-check responses and estimate raw scores using the official marking scheme. For official confirmations and downloads, refer to the exam authority's communications and portals.

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