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Reading Comprehension for CUET UG

RC is the single largest chunk of the CUET English section — factual, literary and narrative passages each carry 5–6 questions. Speed-reading plus inference accuracy decides your English percentile.

12
avg questions / paper
100%
paper coverage
~60
marks / paper

Sub-concepts tested in CUET UG

Factual Passages

Answer lies in the text — locate the line, don't reason from outside knowledge

Literary / Narrative Passages

Track tone, character and the author's attitude — mark emotive words

Inference & Conclusion

Pick the option the passage *implies*, not the most dramatic one

Main Idea & Title

The central theme runs through every paragraph; reject options that fit only one line

Vocabulary in Context

Replace the word with each option and re-read the sentence

Quick Win Strategy

Read the questions first, then scan. Most answers are 'directly stated' or 'one-step inference' — never over-think.

Reading Comprehension in CUET UG — FAQs

How many questions come from Reading Comprehension in CUET UG?

On average, 12 questions per paper come from Reading Comprehension — about 100% of the English paper, worth roughly 60 marks.

Is Reading Comprehension hard in CUET UG?

It is rated Medium. Read the questions first, then scan. Most answers are 'directly stated' or 'one-step inference' — never over-think.

Which NCERT chapter covers Reading Comprehension?

Reading Comprehension follows the NCERT Class 11–12 syllabus for English. CUET UG questions stay within NCERT scope.

Practice Reading Comprehension right now

10 minutes. Bloom-level questions. Know exactly where you stand.