CUET English Syllabus 2023: PDF Download, Check Important Topics, Pattern

Check here CUET English Syllabus & Exam Pattern in detail which will have 50 questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. CUET English syllabus covers topics such as reading comprehension, verbal ability, rearranging the parts, choosing the correct word, synonyms and antonyms, and vocabulary.

May 21, 2023, 13:49 IST
CUET English Syllabus 2023
CUET English Syllabus 2023

CUET English Syllabus 2023: The National Testing Agency conducts the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) to grant admission to eligible candidates into all UG Programmes in all Central Universities for the academic session 2023-24. The CUET English syllabus is section IA of the CUET 2023 exam. Candidates who are willing to excel in the upcoming exam should be well-versed with the latest CUET English syllabus and exam pattern to know about the important topics and weightage distribution and align their preparation with the exact exam requirements. As per the previous year's exam analysis, the overall difficulty level of this English section has been moderate to difficult.

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In this article, we have shared the CUET English syllabus along with the exam pattern, preparation tips, and best books in detail.

CUET English Syllabus 2023

English is a part of section 1 languages of the CUET 2023 exam. There will be one Question Paper which will have 50 questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. Below, we have provided the CUET English syllabus 2023 topics in detail.

CUET English Syllabus 2023 Topics

The CUET English syllabus covers topics like reading comprehension (based on different types of passages - factual, literary narrative, and literary aptitude and vocabulary. Let us discuss the topic-wise CUET English syllabus below:

  1. Reading Comprehension: There will be three types of passages (maximum 300-350 words): Factual, Narrative, Literary 
  2. Verbal Ability 
  3. Rearranging the parts 
  4. Choosing the correct word 
  5. Synonyms and Antonyms
  6. Vocabulary

Download CUET English Syllabus PDF

The official syllabus of the CUET general test has been provided in pdf format below for the candidates to download and keep for reference.

CUET English Syllabus 2023 PDF

Topic-wise CUET 2023 English Syllabus 

In the table below, we have provided the detailed topic-wise CUET 2023 Syllabus for the English subject:

CUET English Syllabus 2023
Topics

1. Reading Comprehension 

There are 3 types of passages (300-500 words max.)

  • Factual
  • Narrative
  • Literary

2. Verbal Ability

3. Choosing the correct word

4. Rearranging the parts

5. Synonyms and Antonyms

6. Vocabulary

How to Prepare for CUET English?

Candidates aspiring to excel in the CUET English section should be familiar with the current trend and formats before starting their preparation. For this, they should check the CUET syllabus and exam pattern for English to understand the exam requirement. Have a look at the best CUET English preparation tips and tricks to perform well in the exam.

  • Download the latest CUET English syllabus and exam pattern to know about the important topics and weightage distribution.
  • Make a study schedule and stick to it till the completion of the exam. Create a list of topics as per your strength and weakness and allocate study hours to each topic accordingly.
  • Choose the best books and resources suggested by mentors and previous toppers in order to get a strong grip on the basic concepts. 
  • Inculcate the habit of reading newspapers and magazines to learn new words daily and it also improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
  • Solve CUET sample papers, previous papers, and mock tests to assess your performance level. This will also boost your problem-solving skills, speed, and accuracy.

Best Books for CUET English Syllabus

Candidates should choose the latest edition of CUET English books to perform well in this section. Choosing the right books will help them to cover all the concepts of the CUET English syllabus. The section-wise books for the section are shared below:

Book Name

Author Name

Arihant Objective General English

SP Bakshi

Lucent's General English

Lucent Publication

CUET English Syllabus: Marking Scheme

Candidates should be well acquainted with the CUET English exam pattern to understand the paper format, weightage distribution, and marking scheme. There will be one question paper which will have 50 questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted. Have a look at the exam pattern shared below:

  • The section will carry objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • There shall be a total of 50 questions in the section.
  • Candidates need to attempt only 40 questions.
  • As per the CUET English marking scheme, 5 marks will be given for every correct response and a negative marking of 1 mark will be applicable for each wrong answer in the test.

Sections

Medium

Total Number of Questions

Number of Questions to be Attempted

Section IA

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

50

40

Download CUET Admit Card 2023

As per the CUET marking scheme, there will be one question paper for CUET Agriculture wherein test takers must attempt 40 questions out of 50. Below, candidates can find the detailed marking scheme for the CUET exam:

  • 5 marks shall be awarded for each correct answer, 
  • (+5) marks will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options in case of more than one option is selected.
  • If all options are found to be correct then (+5) marks will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
  • If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given (+5) marks.
  • (-1) will be deducted for each wrong answer.
  • (0) mark will be given for questions unanswered/marked for review.
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    FAQs

    • What is the difficulty level of CUET English?
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      As per the previous year's exam analysis, the overall difficulty level of this English section has been moderate to difficult level. However, the difficulty level also varies every year and depends on the knowledge of the candidates as well.
    • Is English a subject in CUET?
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      Yes. There is a total of three sections in the CUET 2023 exam. Section 1 is further divided into two sections i.e. Section 1A - Languages and Section 1B-Languages. English is the subject of Section 1A of the CUET exam.
    • What is the pattern of CUET English 2023?
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      As per the CUET English syllabus exam pattern, the section will contain objective-type multiple-choice questions. There will be one question paper which will have 50 questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted.
    • Is there any negative marking in CUET English Syllabus 2023?
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      Yes. There will be negative markings for incorrect answers marked in the CUET English exam. As per the marking scheme, 5 marks will be given for every correct response and a negative marking of 1 mark will be applicable for each wrong answer in the test.
    • What is CUET English Syllabus?
      +
      The CUET English syllabus covers topics like reading comprehension (based on different types of passages–factual, literary narrative, and literary aptitude and vocabulary.

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