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.
Practise this section freeCUET PG Paper I: topic-wise syllabus
- 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
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
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
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
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
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?
Pick a topic above and study it your way — step-by-step chat, a quiz, a formula sheet or a voice call with Sia. Topicly tracks each sub-topic so you know what's left. It's free to start.
Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.
