CUET 2026 English Hindi Important Topics and Chapter-Wise Weightage
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Exam On - 11 May '26 - 31 May '26
CUET English and Hindi syllabus 2026 is available on the NTA website. Know the important topics to focus, and the weightage of each topic based on the previous year's CUET question paper.
CUET English syllabus and CUET Hindi syllabus are provided by the National Testing Agency. NTA has released CUET syllabus for 13 languages, 27 domain subjects and general test. Students preparing for CUET 2026 exam can download the CUET syllabus for all subjects. Candidates appearing for the CUET exam can choose from 13 languages to take the exam.
CUET 2026 exam will be conducted tentatively between May 11, 2026, to May 31, 2026, in the computer-based test mode. CUET is a national-level exam which serves as a gateway to various undergraduate courses offered in the central, state, private and deemed universities across India. Read this article to know CUET English and Hindi Important topics and weightage.
- CUET UG 2026 Languages Exam Pattern
- CUET English Syllabus 2026
- CUET Hindi Syllabus 2026
- CUET English Chapter-Wise Weightage
- Best Books for CUET English Preparation
- Best Books for CUET Hindi Preparation
CUET UG 2026 Languages Exam Pattern
NTA has prescribed the CUET exam pattern 2026 for each subject and section. Refer to the table below to know the CUET Languages (English and Hindi) exam pattern:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Status of CUET Languages (IA) Syllabus |
Released |
| CUET Exam Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Duration of the exam |
60 minutes or 1 hour |
| Medium of Exam |
13 languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam |
| Number of questions |
50 questions across all subjects |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking Scheme |
+5 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer |
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NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2026:
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
- Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
- Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
- If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) 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 five marks (+5) marks.
Candidates can see the table showing the latest CUET UG exam pattern 2026 below -
Section | Number of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Language | 50 | 60 Minutes |
Domain Specific | 50 | |
General Test | 50 |
Note: The exam pattern is taken from official website of the conducting body and can be changed if instructed by it.
Hope this helps your query! All the best!
CUET English Syllabus 2026
The CUET question paper 2026 will consist of 50 questions for the students to attempt. The CUET English syllabus is a part of the CUET Languages syllabus. Check the CUET English syllabus below:
- Reading Comprehension: There will be three types of passages (maximum 300-350 words):
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Vocabulary
CUET Hindi Syllabus 2026
1. Comprehension Skills (अवबोध क्षमता)
Candidates are required to carefully read unseen passages and answer questions based on:
Factual comprehension
Narrative comprehension
Literary comprehension
2. Proverbs (लोकोक्तियाँ)
The grammar section of the CUET UG Hindi language syllabus includes questions on लोकोक्तियाँ (Proverbs).
3. Antonyms and Synonyms (विलोमार्थी शब्द एवं पर्यायवाची शब्द)
- विलोमार्थी शब्द (Antonyms)
- पर्यायवाची शब्द (Synonyms)
4. Works of Famous Hindi Writers and Poets (प्रसिद्ध लेखकों और कवियों की रचनाएँ)
Candidates must be familiar with:
- Important literary works
- Major themes
- Contributions to Hindi literature
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National Testing Agency has not introduced any specific changes for CUET UG 2026. However, in CUET 2025, NTA introduced major changes like
- Reduction of CUET subjects from 63 to 37
- GAT scores will be used for dropped subjects
- Exma to be held CBT mode only
- Compulsory 50 questions in each subject, no optional questions
- Maximum five CUET subjects can be chosen
The above changes are to continued for CUET UG 2026 exam.
National Testing Agency has informed that there are no significant changes in CUET UG 2026. The pattern and syllabus shall remain same. The CUET UG 2026 exam consists of 37subjects- 13 langauges, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test. As per the recent notification, candidates must make sure to update their Aadhar card and UDID cards. It is expected that CUET exam centre 2026 will be alloted based on candidate's updated address.
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CUET English Chapter-Wise Weightage
Candidates are required to opt for one language among the 13 languages to appear for the CUET exam. Refer to the table below to know the chapter-wise weightage for CUET English.
| Topics |
Expected number of questions |
|---|---|
| Comprehension |
15 |
| Parts of speech |
3-4 |
| Para jumbles |
3-4 |
| Synonyms and antonyms |
2-3 |
| Active/passive voice |
3-4 |
| Fill in the blanks |
3-4 |
| Incorrect/correct statement |
3-4 |
| Phrases and meaning |
5-6 |
Also Read: CUET Chapter Wise Weightage for Science/Commerce/Humanities
Best Books for CUET English Preparation
Here is a list of best books to read for the CUET English Language preparation:
- High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
- Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- English Reading Comprehension by RPH Editorial Board
- Quick Learning Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal
- 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis
- CUET (UG) Mock Test Papers and Previous Years' Solved Papers
- Online Resources and Practice Tests
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Best Books for CUET Hindi Preparation
Check out the table below to know the best books for CUET Hindi:
| Books |
Author/Publication |
|---|---|
| Arihant NTA CUET (UG) Test Section (IA) Languages (Hindi & English) |
Arihant Experts |
| Go to Guide for CUET Hindi Language |
Disha Experts |
| Hindi Sahitya Ka Saral Itihaas |
Vishwanath Tripathi |
| Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihaas |
Dr Nagendra and Dr Hardayal |
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