CUET 2025 Performing Arts Syllabus (Released): Check Topics, Pattern, Download PDF

Samiksha Rautela

Updated On: May 12, 2025 12:40 PM | CUET

CUET 2025 Performing Arts exam will mainly include questions from the NCERT class 12 syllabus. To score well in CUET UG 2025, candidates should download the CUET Performing Arts syllabus 2025 PDF from this page and start preparing accordingly.

CUET 2025 Performing Arts Syllabus: Check Topics, Pattern, Download PDF

CUET 2025 Performing Arts Syllabus is released. Based on the most recent CUET Performing Arts Syllabus 2025, the syllabus has been divided into four main sections . Section A covers Melodic Vocal and Instrumental Hindustani and Karnataka Music; Section B focuses on to Dance; Section C is aimed to Hindustani and Karnataka Percussion Music; and Section D is given to Drama/Theatre. Students may choose one section from each of these options. CUET UG 2025 official website has the syllabus available for download. Students can access the CUET 2025 Performing Arts Syllabus PDF from this page.

CUET UG exam 2025 is scheduled to take place from May 13 to June 03, 2025 and will be conducted in a CBT format (computer-based test). The test will consist of multiple-choice questions and will be available in 13 languages.

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CUET 2025 Performing Arts Exam Overview

NTA will conduct test papers in online mode. A total of 50 questions will be asked in the entrance test and Students will have to attempt only 40 questions out of them. Performing Arts domain consists of forms/variations that are presented to a audience. Students should also go through the CUET exam pattern that would be valuable for their preparation. The exam will consist of:

  • Section IA & Section IB as language tests.

  • Section II as domain-specific test (for example: Performing Arts, History, Archeology etc.)

  • Section III will be a General Test.

The Performing Arts exam will be divided into four sections: A, B, C and D, representing dance, drama-theatre, and music, respectively. Students can attempt any of the aforementioned parts. Sections A and C will be divided into sub-parts, with only one of them needing to be attempted.The entrance exam will be held at a number of exam centres both in India and outside the country.

CUET 2025 Performing Arts Syllabus: Download PDF

The official CUET Performing Arts Syllabus 2025 PDF is provided below. You can just click on the link to download or view it.

CUET 2025 Performing Arts Syllabus

Before going through the overview of CUET Performing Arts Syllabus 2025, it is crucial to understand the Structure of CUET 2025 . Section A (Dance) and Section B (Music) are subdivided into sections. You need to attempt any one of the following:

Section A (Hindustani- Karnatak Music)

U1:Definition of Sangeet, Nad, Shruti, Swara- Shuddha, Komal, Teevra, Pitch-Intensity – Timbre, GramMurcchana etc.

U2: - Basic knowledge of Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi, Uttarang, Puravang, Aroh, Avroh, Pakad, etc.

U3: Laya & Tala

U4: Knowledge of Musical Forms

U5: Contribution of musicians & composers

U6: Musical Instruments & its Classification

Section B (Dance)

U1: – Brief knowledge of classical dances of India U2: - Life sketches of chief exponents and contributors of different dance forms
U3: Sangeet, Natan Bheda ( Natya, Nritta, Nritya)  Tandav, Lasya  Lokdharmi, Natyadharmi U4: Abhinaya Darpan, Natya Shastra, Abhinaya Chandrika, Hasta Lakshana deepika and Major folk dances of India
U5: Survey of classical dance practice -

Section C (Percussion Music- Hindustani & Karnataka )

U1: Tabla, Pakhawaj & Mridangam

U2:Varnas of Tabla, Pakhawaj and Mridangam.

U3: Tala, Matra,Tali, Khali, Vibhag, Tihai, Sam ...etc

U4: Elementary knowledge of the Bhatkhande Tala Notation System & Karnatak Tala Notation System.

U5: Brief study of origin of Tabla,Pakhawaj and Mridangam. U6: Teentala, Jhaptala,Ektala, Rupak, Keharwa & Dadra
U7: Biographies:
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Section D (Drama- Theatre)

U1: Introduction to Indian Classical and Traditional Theatre U2: Modern/ Contemporary Indian Theatre
U3: Introduction to Western Classical and Medieval Drama U4: Modern/Contemporary Western Theatre
U5:Theatre Production/Architecture/ Design U6:Review of Indian Theatre Organizations-NSD, University Theatre Deptts, Sangeet Natak academy, Zonal Cultural Centres etc

Also Read : List of Universities Accepting CUET 2025 Score

CUET 2025 Syllabus for All the Papers

The syllabus for all the papers of CUET 2025 is provided in the table below.

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