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CUET English Syllabus 2025: Check Topic Wise Weightage, Syllabus PDF and Previous Year’s Questions

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Sanhita Kundu

| Updated On - Aug 30, 2024

English, one of the most essential components of CUET Syllabus 2025, is classified under Section-IA. It is composed of 50 questions. Out of 50 questions, you will only have to answer 40 questions at a time.

 

Is there any official release of the CUET English Syllabus 2025?

No, the exam authority did not release the CUET English Syllabus 2025. Each year the syllabus remains the same. If changed, the authority releases the revised syllabus at least one year before the exam.

Highlights

CUET English Syllabus 2025: At a Glance

Topics Name Total Number Of Questions
Reading Comprehension 18-24 (Approximately)
Vocabulary 8-10 questions
Grammar 3-5 Questions
Choosing the Correct Word 6-8 Questions
Re Arranging 3-5 Questions
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Note: This chart has been prepared following the past year’s trend. Please keep in mind that the question’s numbers are dynamic.


Subtopics

Now Let’s Check the Subtopics for CUET 2025

Reading Comprehension (200-350 Words)

The exam authority asks mainly 4 types of questions from here. Last year 24 questions were asked from this part. These 4 types are:

  1. Factual
  2. Narrative
  3. Literary
  4. Poetry Extract

Vocabulary

  1. Synonyms
  2. Antonyms
  3. Idioms
  4. Phrases
  5. One Word Substitution
  6. Confusing Words & Error spotting
  7. Foreign Words

Grammar

  1. Tense
  2. Parts Of Speech
  3. Narration
  4. Figure Speech
  5. Active Voice and Passive Voice
  6. Clause

Verbal Ability

  1. Rearrange Sentences/Parajumble
  2. Choosing the Correct Word
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Exam Pattern

CUET 2025 English Exam Pattern: What You Need to Know?

Particular Details
Total Number of Questions 50
To be Attempted 40
Total Marks 200
Marking Scheme +5 for Each Right Attempt
-1 for Each Wrong Attempt
Question Type MCQ
Time Limit 45 Minutes

Syllabus

CUET English Syllabus PDF Download: Get the Syllabus Here

Click on the link below to download CUET English Syllabus 2025


Preparation Tips

What Should Be Your Preparation Strategy for CUET 2025 English?

For CUET 2025 you have one year at your disposal, so break it to 6-4-2 format. For the first 6 months you will have to focus on priority based learning. Then for the next 4 months you should focus on your strong areas with proper guidance. The next 2 months are only for revision and practice.

Priority Based Learning: (6 Months)

At this stage, your focus area is Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension.

Now, most of you have the same question: how many hours in a day should you invest in CUET English 2025 besides your regular study? For the language part or domain, 3 to 4 hours a day is enough for preparation.

What would You read within this Hour?

You will have to build a habit of newspaper reading. Reading newspapers for 1 to 2 hours a day will help you to improve your reading comprehension and vocabulary. If you are not interested in newspapers, then opt for novels. Besides that, you will have to practise basic grammar daily. For vocabulary, try to learn 5-10 vocabulary at a time. And the number will increase with your progress.

Focused Learning (4 Months)

Within 6 months, you will be able to identify your strong areas. At this stage, you need to strengthen those areas. You can start by making a comprehensive timetable. If you find that vocabulary is your strong area, invest less time. And indulge more time in practising your weak areas. Revise it, make short notes, and change your revision method if required.

Final Phase (2 Months)

  • Revision and Recalling: Revise every single topic before the last 2 months of your exam. At this phase, the short notes you made in the previous stage will come in handy. Try to recall important topics from the brief notes.
  • Practise PYQs: Practice PYQ or sample papers to measure your performance. Analyse every mistake that you made during solving. Make notes regarding your mistakes.
  • Healthy Lifestyle: Try to maintain a healthy lifestyle by practising yoga, and eating nutritious foods. It will help you to stay positive and calm during exams.

Useful Resources to Study

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Important Books

Important Books for CUET 2025 English

We have prepared a list of important books based on CUET English Syllabus 2025. Check this out:

Books Name Author/ Publication
Arihant Objective General English SP Bakshi
High School English Grammar and Composition Wren and Martin
Blackbook of English Vocabulary Nikhil K R Gupta
Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis
Lucent's General English Lucent Publication

For, CUET 2024 maximum number of registrations were received for English language. Among 13.4 lakh candidates, 75% of candidates appeared for the English test followed by the General test. Keeping the numbers in mind we have prepared a comprehensive CUET English Syllabus 2025 to help you with your preparation.


Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the syllabus in English for CUET 2025?

Ans. The CUET English 2025 syllabus includes reading comprehension, verbal ability, vocabulary, etc. Among them, Reading comprehension has the most weightage in the exam. Last year, 24 questions were asked from this part. Then comes vocabulary.

Ques. How to score 200 out of 200 in English CUET 2025?

Ans. We have provided a detailed roadmap for English in CUET 2025. So follow the guidelines, practice from the previous year’s question and you will score better in the exam.

Ques. Are NCERT English books enough for CUET English in 2025?

Ans. NCERT books will help you to build your concept. However, to perform better you will need other books like Arihant Objective General English, High School English Grammar and Composition etc.


*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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