CUET Economics 2026 | 13th May Shift 1 Analysis

Analysis of the CUET Economics examination conducted on May 13th during Shift 1. The review focuses on recurring patterns observed in the question paper structure. Macroeconomics was a dominant section, with National Income identified as a crucial unit. The frequency of match-the-column and chronology-based questions, particularly in Indian Economic Development (IED), has reportedly increased. The analysis suggests that direct phrasing from NCERT textbooks is appearing in examination options, indicating a high reliance on thorough NCERT preparation for managing paper difficulty.

The reported topics covered in this specific shift included various aspects of National Income aggregates (such as GDPmp, NIT, GDPfc), investment expenditure, nominal versus real GDP, the GDP Deflator, and the Quantity Theory of Money. Monetary policy components like M1 and M2 definitions, RBI chronology and functions, managed floating exchange rates, and Balance of Payments definitions were also mentioned as part of the tested syllabus.