CUET English Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download (With Solutions)

Master the CUET UG English section by analyzing key question trends and formats. Access and practice our curated collection of CUET English previous year question papers—including 2025, 2024, and 2023—complete with expert solutions to maximize your exam score.

CUET English Previous Year Question Paper: The NTA is scheduled to conduct the CUET UG 2026 exam from May 11 to May 31, 2026, evaluating students across all subjects, including General English. Reviewing past CUET English question papers with detailed solutions is an essential strategy for understanding difficulty levels and question distribution. On this platform, students can access comprehensive solutions for 2025, 2024, and 2023 papers, prepared by our subject-matter experts to help you elevate your preparation and confidence.

CUET English Previous Year Question Paper

Following the completion of the exams, the CUET English Question Paper 2026, along with an in-depth analysis and answer key, will be available here. Utilizing previous years' papers allows candidates to gauge their performance and estimate scores prior to official results. Once you have reviewed the CUET English syllabus, practicing these papers serves as the ultimate tool for last-minute revision and strategic exam success.

CUET UG English Previous Year Question Paper Pattern

The CUET UG exam pattern 2026 has been updated by the NTA, establishing a 60-minute duration for the exam. The paper now features 50 compulsory questions. While the structure has evolved, the marking scheme remains consistent: candidates are awarded 5 marks for each correct response, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect attempt.

Details	Parameters
Subject	English Language
Subject Code	101
Medium of CUET English Question Paper	13 languages – English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
Number of questions	50 Questions (Compulsory)
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Marking Scheme	+5 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer
CUET English Mapping for Courses	Bachelor of Arts – English (Honours

CUET 2026 English Paper Important Topics

After performing a rigorous analysis of the last three years of English papers, our expert faculty has identified high-weightage topics that frequently appear in the CUET exam. We recommend that students prioritize these key areas during their revision phase. Review our list of important topics to focus your efforts on the most high-yielding sections of the CUET English question paper.

Reading Comprehension
Jumbled Sentence
Phrase Replacement
Sentence Improvement
Cloze Test
Fill in the Blanks
Wrong Spelt
Infinitive, Gerund, Participle
Identify the sentence pattern
Find out the Error
Verb
Noun
Articles
Voices
Adverbs
Direct & Indirect Speech
Subject-Verb Agreement
Conjunctions
Tenses
Phrasal Verbs
Idioms and phrases
Synonyms & antonyms
One-word substitution
Onomatopoeia
Anaphora
Ellipsis
Select the correct Voice
Error Spotting
Repetition
Apostrophe
British English – American English

CUET English Question Paper 2024 with Answers

Candidates can access the CUET English question paper 2024 with answers below. Please note that since the exam is conducted in CBT mode, these are memory-based questions compiled from student feedback. CUET 2026 aspirants should utilize these to benchmark their preparation and cross-reference their answers with our expert-verified solutions.

Questions	Answers
1. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II: List-I (Sentences) (A) I thought the restaurant would be expensive but it was affordable. (B) It was a serious accident. But the car was damaged. (C) The meeting was a disaster as it was very organized. (D) Mira is gifted, she has the ability to learn any language . List-II (Adverbs) (I) badly (II) reasonably (III) quickly (IV) hardly Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(1) (A) – (II), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (III)
2. Choose the appropriate word pair to complete the sentence: I didn’t know Rahul was in the hospital. If I , I would him.	(2) had known, have visited
3. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List- II: List-I (Sentences) (A) She was very with him for his offensive remarks on women in politics. (B) I have plenty of interesting books to to book lovers. (C) Strange that people easily temptation and ruin their reputation! (D) Rahul is trying to on his smoking. List-II (Phrasal verbs) (I) give away (II) cut down (III) cut up (IV) give in	(4) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (IV), (D) – (II)
4. Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: The movie star’s biography is a glossy, sycophantic portrayal.	(3) flattering
5. Choose the correct ANTONYM of the underlined word: The Minister unleashed a compliment against the newspaper for its biased editorial on illiteracy among women in his constituency.	(1) denunciation
6. Choose the correct SYNONYM for redoubtable from the options given below.	(3) formidable
7. Choose the correct ANTONYM for sullen from the options given below.	(4) genial
8. Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence: (A) are inborn but our (B) constituents of flavour, are learned (C) our responses to basic tastes (D) perceptions of smells, the main Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(3) (C), (A), (D), (B)
9. Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: List-I (Words) (A) Theocracy (B) Megalomania (C) Apothecary (D) Antiquarian List-II (Definition) (I) One who kepps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions (II) One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past (III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders (IV) A morbid delusion or one’s power, importance or godliness Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(1) (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
10. Fill in the blank with the correct option. A small between two children ended up as a group fight.	(1) altercation
11. Re-arrange the following phrases in the right sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) for seven hours but was hardly (B) because of the absence of any motivation (C) able to decide who the murderer was (D) she worked on the case Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(2) (D), (A), (C), (B)

12. Fill in the blank with the correct option. The candidate assured the interviewers that the dip in her grades during her second semester as an since she had always been a top scorer in the first semester.	(1) anomaly
13. Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate SYNONYM. For sometime now, we’ve been toying with the idea of transferring all our business from physical to online sales only.	(3) considering
14. Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. At first the workers were agreeable to the proposals of their Manager, but later they were reconciled to the new proposals.	(2) estangered
15. Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: List-I (Sentences) (A) She was able to give a explanation in the court for her presence near the crime scene. (B) The Rockland Hospital with AIIMS to conduct a free cancer screening camp. (C) Though she has shown only 4% improvement in achieving her target yet her efforts . (D) The doctors give the prognosis by their diagnosis with several tests. List-II (Words) (I) collaborate/d (II) corroborate/ing (III) credible (IV) creditable Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(3) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (IV), (D) – (II)
16. Fill in the blank with the correct option. Most of the guests arrived for the concert bus.	(1) by
17. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. Why did you make that flippant remark about her choice of clothes?	(2) disrespectful
18. Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. The thief showed his disbelief when informed that his partner had been arrested	(2) concealed
19. Fill in the blank with the correct option. The President finally had to the demands of the public for his resignation.	(3) acede to
20. Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) for organizations which provide (B) services to customers on a face-to-face basis. (C) employees with whom they deal is very important (D) the quality of the relationship between customers and Choose the correct answer from the options given below :	(4) (D), (A), (C), (B)
21. Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) as a concept fundamental to (B) especially with the injunction to treat equals equally (C) justice is associated with the notion of equity and equality, (D) ethical theory and political philosophy, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(4) (A), (D), (C), (B)
22. Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: List-1 (Idioms) (A) blow the gall (B) at the end of your tether (C) be full of beans (D) want to curl up and die List-II (Meanings) (I) feel unable to deal with something (II) feel terribly ashamed and embarrassed (III) divulge a secret (IV) be full of energy	(1) (A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (IV), (D) – (II)

23. Match the blanks in List-I with the Prepostions in List-II: List-I (Sentences) (A) The edited version of her article is indistinguishable her first version. (B) I just don’t feel any affinity prose style. It’s too caustic. his (C) Her ideas are not all that dissimilar mine. (D) It would be wrong to mistake his diffidence his arrogance or coldness. List-II (Prepositions) (I) with (II) to (III) for (IV) from	(1) (A) – (IV), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (III)
24. Re-arrange the parts in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) students with tools for critical thinking (B) cooperative learning is an (C) that enhances creativity and provides (D) eclectic and unique teaching method Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(2) (B), (D), (C), (A)
Read the given passage and answer the six questions that follow. When I was in my late teens and still undecided about which language I should write in…
25. The author grew up with the expectation that she would take up . Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(3) creative writing.
26. When her father said, “She will go far,” he meant that . Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(1) she will travel widely.
27. Choose a Statement which is not true with respect to the passage:	(2) She felt obligated to carry on the legacy of Premchand.
28. Premchand became too large for her to understand mainly because of (A) his ability to connect with people from a walks of life. (B) the fact that she feared him. (C) the kind of love and reverence that he inspired in people. (D) her constant anxiety of failing him. Choose the correct answer from the options Riven below	(2) (A) and (C) only.
29. ‘Inhaled his writing’ refers to: Choose the correct option from the following.	(1) imbibing his style subconsciously.
30. Choose the correct meaning of the word “Ubiquity” as it appears in the passage:	(1) Occassional
Read the given passage and answer the six questions that follow. Free will is the ability to decide and act free from any influence of past events…
31. The author argues that humans don’t have “will” because . Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(1) our decisions are shaped by past events and environmental influences.
32. “Karmic imprint” referred to in the passage implies . Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(2) our genetic code, upbringing and environment.
33. “Free will” can be experienced if . Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the sentence.	(3) we let go of our ego, attachments and fixed beliefs.
34. The author proves that the idea of “free will” a myth by suggesting that . Fill in the blank with the correct option to couplete the sentence.	(1) our ability to make a choice is restricted by our predispositions.
35. What does the author propose as a means to expand the scope of one’s agency? Choose the correct option.	(2) Engaging in sustained inner work and self- awareness.
36. What do you think could be a suitable title for this passage? Choose the most appropriate option.	(1) Definition of “Free Will”.
Read the given passage and answer the six questions that follow.
On a chilly winter evening, nothing warms you up better than a cup of hot cocoa…
37. Cocon was first introduced by the	(2) Omlee people.
38. The Aztec people made their cocoa palatable by	(4) drinking it as a medicine.
39. Why did hot chocolate become “the beverage of the aristocracy” in Europe?	(3) Only wealthy Europeans could buy it
40. The Chocolate Houses didn’t survive past the 18th century as	(3) chocolate was costlier than tea or coffee
41. Choose the correct statement from the following:	(3) Colombians serve hot chocolate topped with a dollop of cheese.
42. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined expression in the following sentence: Soon enough, though, hot chocolate caught on with the masses.	(2) became popular among the commoners.
Read the given passage and answer the six questions that follow. Coffee’s genetic make-up is no trivial concern; 10 million tonnes of the crop were grown and…
43. Which of the following varieties of coffee is the most sold in the world?	(2) Coffea Arabica
44. Which of the following species of coffee has more than two copies of each chromosome?	(1) Arabica
45. Which of the following statements is true about Coffa Arabica?	(1) Hybridization is the main source of its genetic variation.
46. Which of the following species of coffee developed only in the last 50,000 years?	(3) Arabica
47. Which of the following types of variability is not very high for Coffea Arabica ?	(4) Variability at the DNA level
48. Choose the statement that is factually incorrect from the options given below.	(3) Due to its genetic make-up, novel mutations do not occur in the species Coffea Arabica.
49. Re-arrange the following phrases in correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (A) created by human (B) collective cultural heritage (C) all languages (D) communities are our Choose the correct answer from the options given below:	(3) (C), (A), (D), (B)
50. Fill in the blank with the correct option, to form a meaningful sentence. The Principal addressed us in the assembly and the rumours of an early summer break.	(2) quashed

CUET English Question Paper 2026 PDF Download

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CUET English Question Paper 2024 PDF Download

CUET UG English PYQs are an invaluable resource for consistent practice and pattern recognition. Given that the examination is held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, practicing with these papers is essential for digital fluency. Download your preferred CUET English question paper PDFs from the table provided below.

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CUET UG English Question Paper 2023 PDF Download

We have curated the CUET UG English Question paper 2023 with detailed solutions for your practice. Download these PDFs to evaluate your performance and compare your responses against the correct answers to identify areas for improvement.

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