English recorded the highest number of candidates in the CUET exam. More than 9,76,177 students appeared in CUET 2026. Therefore, it is one of the most important subjects for CUET 2027 aspirants. Considering this, SciAstra has provided the detailed CUET 2027 English syllabus in this article.
The syllabus details provided here are based on the previous year's official CUET English Syllabus PDF. The CUET English syllabus 2027 will tentatively be released in the fourth week of December 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. All the important details about the exam will be provided with the CUET 2027 notification at cuet.nta.nic.in. The notification is likely to be released in the fourth week of December 2026.
The exam authority will conduct the CUET 2027 exam in May 2027 in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across more than 850 test centres in India and abroad. The exam will consist of three sections: Section I (Language), Section II (Domain Subject), and Section III (General Aptitude Test). Read on to explore the complete CUET English syllabus.
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CUET 2027 Exam Pattern
Candidates who are going to appear for CUET 2027 must know the pattern of the exam, as the question paper will be based on it. Check out the CUET 2027 pattern details below:
Section | Number of Questions | Duration | Question Types |
Section IA – Language | 50 Questions | 60 minutes (for each chosen language) | Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages – Factual, Literary, and Narrative. Includes testing of Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary. |
Section II – Domain Subjects | 50 Questions | 60 minutes | MCQs based on the Class 12 NCERT syllabus. Input text may be provided for certain questions. |
Section III – General Test | 50 Questions | 60 minutes | MCQs based on:
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Subject Mapping for BA in English | Section I: English Section II: Any three domain subjects Section III: General Aptitude Test | ||
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CUET 2027 English Syllabus: Detailed Topics
The CUET subject code for English is 101. The CUET English syllabus consists of two types of topics: 1. Reading Comprehension and 2. Verbal Ability. Check out the subtopics (covered areas) that come under the two topics.
Reading Comprehension
This section includes three passages of 150-300 words each. There will be 4 questions based on each paragraph. The nature of these paragraphs has been described briefly below:
1. Factual Passages |
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2. Narrative Passages |
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3. Literary Passages |
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Verbal Ability
Verbal Ability tests Grammar, logical sequencing, vocabulary knowledge, and contextual understanding of English usage. The main areas covered by it are the following:
Topic | Area Covered |
Match The Following | Vocabulary-based or context-based matching, such as matching words with meanings, phrases with uses, or authors with works. |
Choosing The Correct Word | Fill-in-the-blank style questions testing grammar, vocabulary, and contextual usage of words. |
Synonyms And Antonyms | Vocabulary enhancement through word meaning, opposites, and identifying contextually appropriate alternatives. |
CUET 2027 English Syllabus PDF
NTA will issue the official PDF for the CUET syllabus 2027 for English at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download the PDF from the table below:
CUET English Syllabus 2027 Official PDF | |
CUET English Syllabus 2027 (PDF) | To be released |
CUET English Syllabus 2026 (PDF) | Download CUET English Syllabus 2026 |
CUET English Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs)
Along with the knowledge of the CUET 2027 syllabus, you also need to solve the CUET English PYQs. To help you with this, we have provided CUET UG English Previous Years' Question Papers from 2022 to 2025. Click on the download option below to save these PYQs as PDFs:
CUET English PYQs (2022-2025) | |
CUET English Previous Year Question Paper 2025 | CUET 2025 English Question Paper |
CUET English Previous Year Question Paper 2024 | CUET 2024 English Question Paper |
CUET English Previous Year Question Paper 2023 | CUET 2023 English Question Paper |
CUET English Previous Year Question Paper 2022 | CUET 2022 English Question Paper |
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CUET 2027 Preparation Tips for English
To prepare for the CUET 2027 English exam, candidates should use the preparation tips specific to the subject. The following preparation tips can help them achieve the objective:
Go through the official CUET UG English syllabus to understand the important topics for the exam.
Practice reading comprehension every day to enhance speed and accuracy.
Enhance vocabulary by acquiring new words with synonyms and antonyms.
Learn and practise basic grammar rules like tenses, subject-verb agreement, and punctuation.
Practice solving previous years' question papers to know the most important topics.
Practice taking mock tests within a time limit to enhance time management and accuracy.
Read passages of literature carefully to determine tone, theme, and point of view.
Regularly solve questions related to error detection and sentence correction exercises.
Practice rearranging sentences and "match the following" type questions.
Regularly study English for a minimum of 30–45 minutes daily.
Conclusion
Every year, English receives the highest number of registrations among all CUET subjects. Candidates preparing for admission to a BA in English at institutes accepting CUET 2027 must align their preparation with the CUET 2027 English syllabus. The syllabus covers two main areas: (1) Reading Comprehension and (2) Verbal Ability. To score well in the exam, candidates should also practise previous years’ question papers and take mock tests.
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