CUET 2026 English May 11 Shift 1 question paper solution PDF available for download
The CUET 2026 May 11 Shift 1 English question paper solution PDF is now available for download from official portals and news outlets. The test was held by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as part of the CUET UG window running 11 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 .
Download CUET 2026 English May 11 Shift 1 question paper solution PDF
Candidates who sat the shift can access the question paper and solution PDF through official sources. The English test had 50 questions , was worth 250 marks , and lasted 60 minutes . All questions were compulsory and presented as multiple-choice questions.
Quick facts: CUET 2026 English May 11 Shift 1 question paper solution PDF
- Exam conducting authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Questions per test: 50 (all compulsory)
- Maximum marks per test: 250
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Marking scheme: +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
- Total sections in CUET UG: Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test
- Maximum subject choices permitted: 5
- Domain syllabus base: Class 12 NCERT (mainly)
Paper level and topics
Initial student reactions described the May 11 Shift 1 English paper as easy to moderate . Questions focused on core language areas such as synonyms, parts of speech, and active–passive transformations. The paper used standard MCQ format with no subjective items.
What this means for candidates
With each correct response carrying 5 marks and a 1-mark penalty for wrong answers, raw scores will influence university shortlists. Since the English test is time-bound to 60 minutes , time management mattered: all 50 questions had to be answered within the hour.
Students can use the released question paper and the accompanying solution PDF to estimate their scores before any official answer key or result is published. Expect official updates from the NTA on answer keys and result timelines through its portals.
Exam window reminder
The CUET UG 2026 exam is being conducted across multiple shifts from 11 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 . Candidates appearing in other shifts should refer to the same marking scheme and test pattern.