The CUET UG English test (code 101) has 50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, +5 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out. NTA sets it on the Class 12 syllabus (NCERT) of the subject. Every unit of the official syllabus PDF is below with its topics (2 units, 7 topics).
CUET UG English at a glance
Paper code
101
Group
Section I: Languages
Questions
50, all compulsory
Marks
250 (5 per question)
Duration
60 minutes
Marking
+5 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out
NTA has not published a CUET UG question paper of English as a PDF yet. The final answer keys of every year, and the papers of the subjects NTA did publish, are on the CUET UG question papers page.
The CUET UG English test has 50 questions, all compulsory, for 250 marks, in 60 minutes.
Is there negative marking in CUET UG English?
Yes. +5 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one and 0 for a question left out.
What is the CUET UG English syllabus based on?
NTA sets the paper on the Class 12 syllabus (NCERT) of the subject. The units and topics on this page are taken from NTA's official syllabus PDF, not summarised from elsewhere.
How many units does the CUET UG English syllabus have?
The official PDF has 2 units listing 7 topics in all. Each unit is given above.
In which language is the CUET UG English paper?
English (a language test is set in that language).
Where do I download the official CUET UG English syllabus PDF?
From NTA's website. The link in the table above opens NTA's own PDF; this page keeps no unofficial copy.
Has the CUET UG English syllabus changed for 2027?
This page shows the latest official syllabus NTA has published (The CUET (UG) 2025 syllabus, the latest NTA has published; it stays in force until NTA releases a new one). The day NTA releases a new one, the page changes with it.
Books students use for CUET UG English
The official syllabus above comes first; these titles cover it. One guide is enough.
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