CUET 2024 Performing Arts Syllabus (Released): Check Topics, Pattern, Download PDF

Samiksha Rautela

Updated On: April 22, 2024 03:24 pm IST | CUET

CUET 2024 Performing Arts exam will mainly include questions from the NCERT class 12 syllabus. To score well in CUET UG 2024, candidates should download the CUET Performing Arts syllabus 2024 PDF from this page and start preparing accordingly.

CUET 2024 Performing Arts Syllabus: Check Topics, Pattern, Download PDF

CUET 2024 Performing Arts Syllabus has been released by the National Testing Agency. According to the latest CUET Performing Arts Syllabus 2024, the syllabus is divided into four sections. Section A deals with Vocal & Instrumental Melodic Hindustani & Karnataka Music, Section B Dance, Section C- Percussion Music Hindustani & Karnataka and Section D- Drama/Theatre. Out of these sections, candidates can select in one section as per choice. The syllabus is released on the official website of CUET UG 2024 and candidates can download the CUET 2024 Performing Arts Syllabus PDF from here. Find out about the CUET Performing Arts syllabus 2024, including exam patterns and preparation tips.

The CUET UG 2024 exam dates have been revised. The CUET UG 2024 will be conducted on May 15 to May 24, 2024. NTA will conduct 15 test papers in offline mode from May 15 to May 18 and 48 subjects will be held in CBT mode from May 21 to May 24, 2024. As the CUET UG 2024 exam will be conducted in 7 days with a single shifts, there would be no normalization process of score. Furthermore,  NTA will release the CUET City Intimation Slip on April 30, 2024. Candidates who have applied for CUET UG 2024 will be issued the exam city intimation slip.

CUET 2024 Overview

CUET 2024 exam will be held in a Computer Based Test mode online. A total of 50 questions will be asked in the entrance test and candidates will have to attempt only 40 questions out of them. Performing Arts domain consists of forms/variations that are presented to a audience. Candidates 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 three sections: A, B, and C, representing dance, drama-theatre, and music, respectively. Candidates 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 2024 Performing Arts Syllabus: Download PDF

The official CUET Performing Arts Syllabus 2024 PDF is provided below. Aspirants can just click on the link to download or view it.

Overview of CUET 2024 Performing Arts Syllabus

Before going through the overview of the CUET Performing Arts Syllabus 2024, it is crucial to understand the Structure of CUET 2024. Section A (Dance) and Section B (Music) are subdivided into sections. Aspirants 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 IndiaU2: - Life sketches of chief exponents and contributors of different dance forms
U3: Sangeet, Natan Bheda ( Natya, Nritta, Nritya)  Tandav, Lasya  Lokdharmi, NatyadharmiU4: 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 TheatreU2: Modern/ Contemporary Indian Theatre
U3: Introduction to Western Classical and Medieval DramaU4: Modern/Contemporary Western Theatre
U5:Theatre Production/Architecture/ DesignU6:Review of Indian Theatre Organizations-NSD, University Theatre Deptts, Sangeet Natak academy, Zonal Cultural Centres etc 

CUET 2024 Exam Pattern

The students must check the CUET Exam Pattern 2024 and also the CUET Syllabus 2024 before appearing for the exam. It contains intricate information about the structure and format of the entrance test. Given below are all the important details about CUET 2024 exam pattern including the total marks, total questions, type of questions, medium of instructions, marking scheme etc.

Particulars

Details

Medium of Instruction

English & the medium opted by the candidates (one of the 13 languages mentioned above)

Total Questions Asked in Performing Arts Exam

50

Total Questions to be Attempted in Performing Arts Exam

40

Total Marks in Performing Arts Exam

200

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Exam Duration of Performing Arts

45 minutes

Frequency of Exam

Once a year

Negative Marking

Applicable

Marking Scheme

Marks per correct answer: +5

Marks per incorrect answer: -1

Marks per unanswered question or marked for review question: 0

Captured below are the section-wise key highlights of the CUET Performing Arts Syllabus 2024:

Section

Subjects/ Tests

Exam Duration

Total Questions Asked

Total Questions Attempted

Total Marks

Section IA: Languages

Thirteen languages

45 minutes for each language

50 questions

40 questions

200 marks

Section IB: Languages

Twenty languages

45 minutes for each language

50 questions

40 questions

200 marks

Section II: Domain-specific

Twenty seven domain-specific subjects

45 minutes for each subject

50 questions

40 questions

200 marks

Section III: General test

General test

60 minutes

75 questions

60 questions

300 marks

Also Read: List of Universities Accepting CUET 2024 Score

CUET 2024 Performing Arts Preparation Tips

Here are a few important tips to prepare for CUET 2024 Performing Arts:

Go through the CUET Performing Arts Syllabus

The CUET Performing Arts syllabus 2024 has been made available by the conducting body itself. Candidates should carefully go through the entire CUET Performing Arts syllabus and cover all the topics without leaving any concepts untouched.

Curate a time-table

Aspirants must create a timetable keeping in mind their strengths and weaknesses. They should curate a study plan that is achievable and easy to follow. A personalised timetable will provide a rough idea about tasks that need to be accomplished and the time left to complete them.

Find out the CUET exam pattern

Check out the detailed CUET exam pattern of the Performing Arts exam before starting the preparation. It will provide an idea about the format of the entrance test, type of questions and marking scheme.

Practice regularly

The importance of practising through sample papers cannot be stressed enough. Aspirants should solve as many sample papers, sample problems, mock tests and previous year’s question papers as possible. It will increase the speed and accuracy of the candidate.

Revision is important

Revision is extremely crucial after completing the preparation for the exam. It will not only provide an insight into the areas that need improvement but also helps in recalling the concepts and theories that have already been studied. Candidates should keep atleast 2-3 weeks aside purely for revision.

CUET 2024 Syllabus for All the Papers

The syllabus for all the papers of CUET 2024 is provided in the table below. 

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