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CUET PG Paper I Syllabus

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Postgraduate

6
Topics
20
Sub-topics
25
Questions

Paper I is one of 3 sections in the CUET PG syllabus. It has 6 topics and 20 sub-topics, tested in Paper I, with about 25 questions (50 marks). General Aptitude, Teaching & Research Aptitude.

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CUET PG Paper I: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    General Awareness & Current Affairs

    ~5 marks
    • Current Affairs — National & International, Politics, Economy, Sports, Awards, Science & Technology
    • Static GK — Indian Polity, Constitution, History, Geography, Economy, General Science, Environment
    • Literary & Cultural Affairs — Books, Authors, Awards, UNESCO Sites, Indian Classical Music/Dance Forms
  2. 2

    General English & Comprehension

    ~5 marks
    • Reading Comprehension — Passage-based questions, Factual, Inferential, Vocabulary from Context
    • Grammar — Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, Narration, Error Spotting, Sentence Correction
    • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, One-word Substitution
    • Verbal Ability — Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Cloze Test, Active-Passive, Direct-Indirect
  3. 3

    Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude

    ~5 marks
    • Arithmetic — Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, SI/CI, Time-Work-Speed
    • Algebra — Linear/Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Inequalities, Progressions
    • Geometry & Mensuration — Areas, Volumes, Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry
    • Data Interpretation — Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Caselets, Data Sufficiency
  4. 4

    Logical & Analytical Reasoning

    ~5 marks
    • Verbal Reasoning — Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Series, Order/Ranking
    • Logical Deduction — Syllogisms, Statements & Assumptions, Arguments, Venn Diagrams, Cause & Effect
    • Puzzles & Seating Arrangements, Input-Output, Statement & Conclusion
    • Non-Verbal Reasoning — Figure Series, Mirror/Water Images, Dice, Embedded Figures, Paper Folding
  5. 5

    Teaching Aptitude

    ~3 marks
    • Teaching — Nature, Objectives, Characteristics, Basic Requirements, Maxims of Teaching
    • Methods of Teaching — Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Project, Activity-based, Microteaching
    • Evaluation — Formative & Summative, Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation, Bloom's Taxonomy
  6. 6

    Research Methodology & Aptitude

    ~2 marks
    • Research — Types, Steps, Characteristics, Methods (Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed)
    • Research Design — Hypothesis, Variables, Sampling, Data Collection Methods, Ethics

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the CUET PG Paper I syllabus?

Paper I for CUET PG has 6 topics: General Awareness & Current Affairs, General English & Comprehension, Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude and Research Methodology & Aptitude, with 20 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Paper I in CUET PG?

About 25 questions (50 marks) in Paper I. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Paper I topics matter most for CUET PG?

By weightage in the syllabus data: General Awareness & Current Affairs (~5 marks), General English & Comprehension (~5 marks), Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude (~5 marks).

How do I practise CUET PG Paper I on Topicly?

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