Language Courses Through CUET PG: Syllabus, Pattern and Codes

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )

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CUET PG Language stream has the highest number of subjects or papers. The total number of Language courses through CUET PG 2026 exam is 41. Know the details here on this article of Shiksha in terms of the complete list, syllabus and preparation tips.

CUET PG Language stream has the highest number of subjects or papers. The total number of Language courses through CUET PG 2026 exam is 41. Know the details here on this article of Shiksha in terms of the complete list, syllabus and preparation tips.

Language Courses Through CUET PG

Language Courses Through CUET PG

CUET PG is one of the most opted for entrance exams for master’s degree courses. Conducted by the National Testing Agency, there are a total of 157 subjects or papers tested in the CUET PG 2026 exam. The total number of streams is six. CUET PG Language stream has the highest number of subjects or papers.

The total number of Language courses through CUET PG 2026 exam is 41. The list of Language courses or subjects offered through the entrance test is not limited to popular languages like English and Hindi, but also includes Indian tribal languages such as Garo and Khasi, as well as international languages like Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, to name a few.

Table of contents
  • CUET PG 2026 Overview
  • List of Language Courses through CUET PG
  • Syllabus of Linguistic Courses through CUET PG
  • CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
  • How to Prepare for CUET PG 2026 Language Subjects

CUET PG 2026 Overview

Before knowing about the CUET PG Language courses, here we bring the overview or the highlights of the exam.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency 

Exam Level

Postgraduate

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Online or CBT

Total No. of Test Takers

Around 4 lakh

Courses Offered Through CUET PG

Masters Degree- MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MCA, MFA

Professional Degree- LLB, LLM, BEd, MEd, MBA

Exam Fees

INR 1400 (General)

INR 1200 (OBC-NCL, EWS)

INR 1100 (SC, ST and Transgender)

INR 1000 (PwD)

INR 7,000 (International centres)

Exam Duration

90 Minutes 

Total Marks

300 Marks

Total Number of Questions

75 Questions

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

Language of Exam

English, Hindi and Sanskrit (Acharya papers)

Exam Centre Cities

302 cities in India and 24 cities abroad

Accepting Colleges

190+ institutions

Official Website

exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/

Contact Details

011-40759000
011-69227700

List of Language Courses through CUET PG

As stated above, there are a total of 41 papers in the CUET PG Language stream. The table below brings the list of test papers, along with the Paper Codes.

S. No

QP Code

Subjects

1

LAQP01

English

2

LAQP02

Hindi

3

LAQP03

Sanskrit

4

LAQP04

Linguistics

5

LAQP05

Arabic

6

LAQP06

Assamese

7

LAQP07

Bengali

8

LAQP08

Bhutia

9

LAQP09

Chinese

10

LAQP10

French

11

LAQP11

Garo

12

LAQP12

German

13

LAQP13

Gujarati

14

LAQP14

Hispanic

15

LAQP15

Japanese

16

LAQP16

Kannada

17

LAQP17

Kashmiri

18

LAQP18

Khasi

19

LAQP19

Kokborok

20

LAQP20

Korean

21

LAQP21

Lepcha

22

LAQP22

Limbu

23

LAQP23

Malayalam

24

LAQP24

Manipuri

25

LAQP25

Marathi

26

LAQP26

Nepali

27

LAQP27

Odia

28

LAQP28

Pali

29

LAQP29

Pashto

30

LAQP30

Persian

31

LAQP31

Prakrit

32

LAQP32

Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita)

33

LAQP33

Punjabi

34

LAQP34

Russian

35

LAQP35

Tamil

36

LAQP36

Telugu

37

LAQP37

Urdu

38

LAQP38

Urdu Journalism

39

LAQP39

Indo-Tibetan

40

LAQP40

Santali

41

LAQP41

Italian

Syllabus of Linguistic Courses through CUET PG

NTA has provided the complete syllabus for each subject. The CUET PG syllabus for the Language subjects is provided in the table below.

CUET PG Language Paper

Syllabus PDF

English

Download Now

Hindi

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Sanskrit

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Linguistics

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Arabic

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Assamese

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Bengali

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Bhutia

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Chinese

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French

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Garo

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German

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Gujarati

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Spanish-Hispanic

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Japanese

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Kannada

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Kashmiri

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Khasi

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Kokborok

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Korean

Download Now

Lepcha

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Limbu

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Malayalam

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Manipuri

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Marathi

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Nepali

Download Now

Odia

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Pali

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Pashto

Download Now

Persian

Download Now

Prakrit

Download Now

Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita)

Download Now

Punjabi

Download Now

Russian

Download Now

Tamil

Download Now

Telugu

Download Now

Urdu

Download Now

Urdu Journalism

Download Now

Indo-Tibetan

Download Now

Santali

Download Now

Italian

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CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern

The CUET PG 2026 will be conducted in a computer-based mode for a duration of 90 minutes. The total number of questions is 75. The types of questions are objective and have multiple choices. The table brings the CUET PG 2026 exam pattern.

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

Total Duration

Domain knowledge Question from CUET PG syllabus 2026

75

90 minutes

The marking scheme is explained in the table below. The medium of the question paper will be the same as the language stream test paper applied for. The Linguistics paper will be conducted only in English.

Specifics

Marks Awarded

Marks per question

Four marks

Total marks

300- Total/ Maximum Marks

For a correct response

4 marks awarded

For an incorrect response

1 mark will be deducted

Unanswered/un-attempted answers

0 marks awarded

How to Prepare for CUET PG 2026 Language Subjects

The preparation tips for the CUET PG Language subjects are given below.

Know the syllabus: First and foremost, you must know the CUET PG syllabus of the Language paper you have opted for. Once you know the syllabus, you need to identify which are your topics of strength and weakness. Based on that, plan the preparation strategy, wherein you will have to allot more time to the weak areas and also keep revising the strong areas.

Understand the grammar rules: Since language is all about grammar, it is important to know the rules and structure of the language subject opted for. For this, the best way to do this is by referring to the school textbooks and grammar books. The more you read and write, the better you will understand the nuances of the language.

Improve vocabulary: Vocabulary is another important pillar of learning a language. Hence, learning words and meanings, along with the correct usage and application, is crucial. To improve vocabulary, you can refer to a dictionary or a thesaurus and use flash cards.  

Practice and solve previous years’ question papers: This is one of the most important methods of preparation for the Language courses of CUET PG. You can download previous years’ CUET PG question papers from the NTA website and also solve CUET PG mock tests to get accustomed to the exam.

The CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in March 2026. The CUET PG 2026 application process is being conducted from December 14, 2025, to January 14, 2026. Candidates can select up to four test papers. Around 200 Central, State, Private or Deemed Universities and Government Institutes.

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