CUET PG English Exam 2026 LIVEKey Event
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What is Intertextual Fallacy?
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Practice Question 12
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Practice Question 11
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Question from World Literature & Awards
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Question from Historical Context of Literature
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Mega Practice for Literary Movements - 1
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Mega Practice for Literary Terms - 1
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Shakespearean Quotation Identification
CUET PG English exam 2026 is scheduled for tomorrow, March 12, 2026 . It will be conducted in the third shift, from 4 PM to 5:30 PM . English is one of the most important and popular subjects among students; lakhs of students are appearing for this paper this year as well. The question paper will follow the usual pattern, including a total of 75 questions.
With the CUET PG English exam just a few hours away, you must shift your entire focus to just revisions. For last-minute preparation, you can focus on revising major authors, important texts, literary movements, and key literary terms like allegory, ballad, dramatic monologue, elegy, satire, soliloquy, sonnet, and tragedy. Many experts suggest completing the first 50 questions in 60 minutes, then the remaining 25 in 20 minutes, and reserving the last 10-15 minutes for revision.
CUET PG English Exam 2026 Quick Facts
Some of the details and facts related to the Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Exam 2026 can be found below:
Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Date | March 12, 2026 |
Exam Time | 4 PM to 5:30 PM |
Questions | 75 MCQ-Based Questions |
Max Marks | 300 Marks |
Stay tuned to our live blog for real-time updates on CUET PG English Exam 2026, expert tips, practice questions, and essential short notes to help with your preparation before the exam.
CUET PG English Exam 2026 LIVE
02 00 PM IST - 11 Mar'26
What is Intertextual Fallacy?
Intertextual fallacy refers to the mistake of interpreting a literary work only through references to other texts, assuming its meaning depends entirely on those external texts rather than the work itself.
In simple terms, it is the error of over-relying on intertextual references while interpreting literature.
01 45 PM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 12
Arrange the following Indian writers by birth year:
(A) Mukhtar Faisal
(B) Devdutt Pattanaik
(C) Anuradha Roy
(D) Amitav GhoshAnswer - D → C → B → A
01 30 PM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 11
At whose request during the Nayaka rule was The Mahabharata translated into Tamil?
- Krishnadevaraya
- Venkataraya
- Sarfoji
- Arumuga
01 15 PM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 10
Which ONE of the following female characters does not figure in the works by Kalidasa?
- Urvashi
- Malavika
- Shakuntala
- Kunti
Answer - Kunti
01 00 PM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 9
Which of the following books relate to the Partition of India?
(A) The Broken Mirror
(B) Coolie
(C) Midnight’s Children
(D) Ice-Candy ManAnswer - (A), (C) and (D) only
12 45 PM IST - 11 Mar'26
Question from World Literature & Awards
Arrange the following Nobel Prize winners in chronological order of award:
(A) Doris Lessing
(B) William Golding
(C) J. M. Coetzee
(D) Wole SoyinkaAnswer - B → D → C → A
12 30 PM IST - 11 Mar'26
Question from Historical Context of Literature
The Wars of the Roses refers to:
- War between England and Ireland
- Civil war in France during the late Middle Ages
- War between kingdoms of England and France
- Civil war in England between the Lancastrian and Yorkist dynasties
Answer - Civil war in England between the Lancastrian and Yorkist dynasties
12 15 PM IST - 11 Mar'26
Mega Practice for Literary Movements - 2
Arrange chronologically:
(A) Pre-Raphaelite
(B) Restoration
(C) The Graveyard School of Poetry
(D) Stream of Consciousness
12 00 PM IST - 11 Mar'26
Mega Practice for Literary Movements - 1
The central doctrine of the Enlightenment was:
- Individual liberty
- Rule of monarchy
- Religious freedom
- Rationalism
11 45 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Mega Practice for Literary Terms - 2
Match List I with List II
List I
List II
(A) Humour
(i) Anger
(B) Sanguine
(ii) Courage
(C) Melancholic
(iii) Apathy
(D) Phlegmatic
(iv) Happiness
11 30 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Mega Practice for Literary Terms - 1
Hamartia refers to a trait in the protagonist in plays that are:
- Comedies
- Tragedies
- Tragicomedy
- Morality plays
11 00 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Shakespearean Quotation Identification
Match List I with List II
List I (Quote from the Play)
List II (Name of the Play)
(A) “Briefly is the soul of wit”
(i) The Tempest
(B) “All the world’s a stage”
(ii) Hamlet
(C) “We are such stuff as dreams are made of”
(iii) Macbeth
(D) “Out, out brief candle”
(iv) As You Like It
10 45 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Mega Practice for Major Authors - 2
Match List I with List II
List I (Actual Name)
List II (Pen name / Pseudonym)
(A) J. K. Rowling
(i) Anne Radclyffe (?)
(B) Mary Ann Evans
(ii) Robert Galbraith
(C) Agatha Christie
(iii) George Eliot
(D) Charlotte Brontë
(iv) Mary Westmacott
10 30 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Mega Practice for Major Authors - 1
Who among the following were known as the University Wits?
(A) John Lyly
(B) Ben Jonson
(C) Thomas Nashe
(D) Thomas Middleton
10 15 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
CUET PG English Prep Tip
Experts suggest taking a short break after every 60 to 90 minutes of revision. This helps maintain focus and prevents mental fatigue before the exam.
10 00 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 8
The term soliloquy refers to:
A. A speech delivered to another character
B. A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud while alone
C. A conversation between two characters
D. A speech delivered by the narratorAnswer: B. A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud while alone
09 45 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 7
Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?
A. Charlotte Brontë
Answer: B. Jane Austen
B. Jane Austen
C. George Eliot
D. Emily Brontë09 30 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 6
Which novel begins with the famous line, “Call me Ishmael”?
A. Moby-Dick
B. The Old Man and the Sea
C. Robinson Crusoe
D. Treasure IslandAnswer: A. Moby-Dick
09 15 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 5
A poem that expresses deep sorrow, usually for someone who has died, is called:
A. Ode
Answer: B. Elegy
B. Elegy
C. Sonnet
D. Ballad09 00 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 4
Who is the author of the play Waiting for Godot?
A. Samuel Beckett
Answer: A. Samuel Beckett
B. Harold Pinter
C. George Bernard Shaw
D. John Osborne08 45 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 3
Which of the following works was written by Virginia Woolf?
A. Mrs Dalloway
B. Middlemarch
C. Tess of the d'Urbervilles
D. Wuthering HeightsAnswer: A. Mrs Dalloway
08 30 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 2
Which literary movement is commonly associated with William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge?
A. Modernism
Answer: B. Romanticism
B. Romanticism
C. Victorianism
D. Realism08 15 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Practice Question 1
Who wrote The Waste Land?
A. W.B. Yeats
B. T.S. Eliot
C. Ezra Pound
D. W.H. AudenAnswer: B. T.S. Eliot
08 00 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Download Complete CUET PG English Syllabus Here
If you don’t already have the English syllabus for 2026, you can download it from here! It’s important to keep it handy during your preparations.
07 45 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Literary Periods in Chronological Order
Students should also revise literary periods in chronological order, such as:
- Old English
- Middle English
- Renaissance
- Restoration
- Victorian
- Modern literature
Questions are often asked about the characteristics of these periods.
07 30 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Major Literary Movements
Candidates should also revise major literary movements like:
- Romanticism
- Modernism
- Victorian literature
- Postmodernism
Understanding the features of each movement can help answer several questions quickly.
07 15 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Revise Important Authors
Many teachers suggest revising important authors and their famous works early in the morning. Questions may be asked about writers such as Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, T.S. Eliot, and Virginia Woolf.
07 00 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
What to do today?
Try to keep your preparation focused on revision rather than learning completely new topics today. Short notes and quick summaries can help you recall information faster.
06 45 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Mock Tests and PYQPs
Experts recommend solving a few questions from previous years or mock MCQs in the morning. This helps refresh concepts and improves confidence before the exam.
06 30 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
English Chapter Wise Weightage
The chapter-wise expected weightage for CUET PG English exam is given below:
Unit
Weightage
Literary Theory & Criticism
30-32%
Indian Writing in English
18-20%
British Literature
16-18%
American Literature
14-16%
Grammar & Usage
8-10%
06 15 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
Exam Pattern Reminder!
The CUET PG English question paper will contain 75 MCQ-based questions carrying a total of 300 marks. You will be given a total of 90 minutes to attempt the paper. You should focus on accuracy as well as speed while attempting the paper.
06 00 AM IST - 11 Mar'26
CUET PG English Exam 2026 Date & Time
Good morning candidates! The CUET PG English exam will be conducted tomorrow, March 12, 2026, in the third shift from 4 PM to 5:30 PM. With the exam just hours away, this is the perfect time to start your final round of revision.
