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    CUET Subjects for BDesign 2026, Check Section Wise CUET BDes Syllabus

    CUET Subjects for BDesign 2026, Check Section Wise CUET BDes Syllabus

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 02 Dec 2025, 11:47 AM IST

    The CUET subjects for B.Design are prescribed separately by the respective college in its eligibility criteria. Applicants must check the eligibility criteria of the respective college and choose the appropriate CUET subjects for B.Design. Candidates may choose upto a maximum of five (05) subjects, including languages and the General Aptitude Test. For BDesign admission, the majority of colleges consider General Aptitude Test and English scores. Some colleges also accept domain-specific subjects such as Visual Arts/Commercial Arts, Mass Communication, and Fine Arts.

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    1. CUET Subjects for BDesign 2026
    2. CUET Syllabus for Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts (Subject code 312)
    3. CUET Exam Pattern 2026
    CUET Subjects for BDesign 2026, Check Section Wise CUET BDes Syllabus
    CUET Subjects for B.Design

    The CUET UG design exam will be conducted tentatively in May 2026. The National Testing Agency conducts the CUET UG for 37 subjects (13 languages, 23 domain-specific subjects, and 01 General Aptitude Test)

    CUET Subjects for BDesign 2026

    In this section, aspirants can find the CUET subjects for B.Design accepted by participating colleges. Usually, General Test and English are accepted by colleges for BDes admission. Some colleges also accept scores in domain subjects. The details of the CUET UG design subjects are given below.

    CUET BDes Syllabus 2026

    Candidates who are planning to appear for the CUET paper for admission to top BDes colleges in India are advised to check the syllabus beforehand. As the General Aptitude Test and the English language are accepted by most of the colleges in India, candidates can check the detailed syllabus below.

    General Test

    One of the common subjects accepted by design colleges in India that accept CUET is the General Aptitude Test. Candidates have to attempt 50 questions for each test papers. Attempting all the questions is compulsory.

    CUET General Aptitude Test Syllabus for BDesign

    • General Knowledge, Current Affairs

    • General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability

    • Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic / algebra geometry / mensuration / statistics)

    • Logical and Analytical Reasoning

    • General Science and Environment Literacy

    English Language

    The CUET BDesign question paper is created to test through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative), Literary Aptitude, and Vocabulary. Aspirants will have to attempt all the questions (50) in each language.

    CUET Syllabus for English

    • Reading Comprehension - Factual, Narrative, and Literary

    • Verbal Ability

    • Rearranging the parts

    • Match the following

    • Choosing the correct word

    • Synonyms and Antonyms

    • Vocabulary

    UPES B.Des Admissions 2026

    Last Date to Apply: 26th March | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings

    Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2026

    No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings

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    CUET Syllabus for Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts (Subject code 312)

    There are four units in the CUET syllabus for FA/VA/CA. The topics in each of the units are given below.

    Unit 1: CUET Syllabus for BFA Entrance Exam: The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting

    This covers the 16th to 19th century origin and development of Mewar, Bundi, Bikaner, Kishangarh, and Jaipur, and the main features of the Rajasthani schools. The students need to study the following paintings.

    Title / Set/ Painter

    School

    A Folio from Ramayana paintings of Sahibdin

    Mewar

    One Court scene or Hunting scene or Festival scene

    Mewar Jagat Singh II


    One Folio from Ragamala or Rasikapriya

    Bundi

    One painting of a Hunting Scene in a Forest, Maharaja

    Kotah with Kotah

    Radha (Bani-Thani) by Nihal Chand

    Kishangarh

    Pabuji Ki Phad, Folk Scroll painting

    Bhilwara

    In the Pahari School the students need to learn about the origin and development of Basohli, Guler, and Kangra schools in brief and main features of the Pahari schools. The study of the following paintings is necessary.

    Title / Set/ Painter

    School

    One Folio of Ramayana

    (Sangri – Early Phase)

    Basohli

    One Folio of Gita Govinda of Jaideva by Manaku

    Guler

    One Krishna Lila or Bhagavata Purana Sukh

    Kangra Folio by Nain Sukh

    One painting from Nayaka Nayika or Ragamala

    Guler or Kangra

    Krishna with Gopis

    Basohli

    Nand, Yashoda and Krishna with Kinsmen Going to Vrindavana

    Kangra

    Unit 2: CUET BFA Syllabus: The Mughal and Deccani Schools of miniature painting

    This section includes the paintings 16th to 19th century AD of Mughal School. The students need to trace the origin and development of the Mughal school in brief and main features of the Mughal School. They also need to study the paintings of the following:

    Title / Set/ Painter

    School


    A Folio from Akbar Namah

    Basawan

    Akbar

    Babar Crossing the river Sone

    Jagannath

    Akbar

    Jahangir holding the picture

    Abul Hassan

    Jahangir

    Falcon on Bird-Rest

    Ustad Mansoor

    Jahangir

    Kabir and Raidas

    Ustad Faquirullah Khan

    Shajahan

    Marriage procession of

    Haji Madni

    Provincial

    Dara Shikoh


    Mughal (Oudh)

    The Deccani School’ s origin, development, and main features need to be studied by the students. The students must study the following paintings also:

    Title / Set/ Painter

    School

    Ibrahim Adil Shah IIof Bijapur

    Bijapur

    Raga Hindola

    Ahmednagar

    Ragini Pat-hamsika

    Ahmednagar

    Hazart Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusro

    Hyderabad

    Chand Bibi Playing Polo (Chaugan)

    Golconda

    Unit 3 of CUET Syllabus for BFA Entrance Exam: The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism

    The students need to study the new era in Indian art and understand the following paintings.

    Rama Vanquishing the pride of the ocean

    Raja Ravi Verma

    Journey’s End

    Abanidranath Tagore

    Parthasarthi

    Nandlal Bose

    Ghalib’s Poetry Painting based on

    M.A.R. Chughtai

    Select a cubistic painting

    Gaganendranath Tagore

    Mother and child

    Jamini Roy

    Female Face

    Rabindranath Tagore

    Hill Women

    Amrita Sher Gill

    Shiv and Sati

    Nandlal Bose

    Rasa-Lila

    Kshitindranath Majumdar

    Radhika

    M.A.R. Chughtai

    Meghdoot

    Ram Gopal Vijaivargiya

    The students must also learn about the National flag and the Symbolic significance of its forms and the colours, contribution of Indian artists in the struggle for National Freedom Movement, Tiller of the Soil-Nandlal Bose.

    Unit 4: CUET BFA Syllabus: The Modern Trends in Indian Art Introduction:

    The students need to study the following paintings in order to complete the BFA course.

    Painting

    Artists

    Mother Teresa

    M.F. Hussain

    Birth of Poetry

    K.K. Hebbar

    Gossip

    N.S. Bendre

    Tantric Painting

    G.R. Santosh

    Words and images

    K.C.S. Pannikar

    Rama Vanquishing the Pride of the Ocean

    Raja Ravi Varma

    Mother and child

    Jamini Roy

    Haldi Grinders

    Amrita Sher Gil

    Mother Teresa

    M.F. Husain

    The Vulture

    Kamlesh Dutt Pande

    Along with that the candidates need to study the following sculptures:

    Triumph of Labour

    D. P. Roychowdhury

    Santhal Family

    Ramkinker Vaij

    Standing Woman

    Dhanraj Bhagat

    Cries Unheard

    Amar Nath Sehgal

    Ganesha Figure

    P.V.Jankiram

    Dhanpal

    Sankho Chaudhuri

    Chatturmukhi

    Aekka Yada Giri Rao

    Candidates also need to study the following paintings

    Whirlpool

    Krishna Reddy

    Children

    Somnath

    Devi

    Jyoti Bhatt

    Of walls

    Anupam Sud

    Man, Woman, and Tree

    K. Laxma Goud

    CUET Exam Pattern 2026

    Along with the CUET subjects and syllabus for BDesign, candidates are advised to also refer to the exam pattern. With the help of CUET BDes exam pattern, candidates can know details on the total number of questions, types of questions, duration, and more.

    CUET BDes Entrance Exam Pattern: Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Types of questions

    Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

    Medium of Question Paper

    Paper is conducted in 13 languages including Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

    Mode of Exam

    Computer Based Test (CBT) mode

    Total questions50 questions for each test papers. All Question are compulsory.
    DurationThe duration for each test paper would be 60 minutes
    Marking SchemeCorrect Answer: 05 marks (Five)
    There will be a negative marking for each incorrect answer of 01 (one) mark.

    CUET BDes Exam Pattern 2026: Subject combination

    Section

    Question type

    Questions to be attempted

    Section 1A

    Languages

    Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary, and Narrative), Literary Aptitude, and Verbal ability

    All questions to be attempted which is mandatory for each section

    Section 2-

    Domain

    This is the domain-specific subject that is prescribed by the respective colleges for the courses.

    All questions to be attempted which is mandatory for each section

    Section 3-

    General Test

    General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts, arithmetic/algebr,a geometry/mensuration/statistics), Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General Science, and Environment Literacy

    All questions to be attempted which is mandatory for each section

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the General Test mandatory for BDes admission through CUET?
    A:

    Yes, the general aptitude test is often mandatory for BDes admission through CUET, as a majority of colleges consider a general test score for admission. 

    Q: How to check the CUET syllabus for B.Design
    A:

    The CUET syllabus for B.Design can be checked on the official website - cuet.nta.ac.in.

    Q: What is the CUET syllabus for B.Design?
    A:

    The CUET syllabus for B.Design includes english, general test, and domain-specific subject - Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts.

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