SATHEE CUET: How to prepare for कला और संस्कृति (Art & Culture) for CUET-UG ?

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for कला और संस्कृति (Art & Culture) has evolved over the past three years (2022–2024). Below is an analysis of the marking pattern, chapter-wise weightage, and trends based on past papers and official guidelines.

1. CUET Art & Culture Marking Pattern (2022–2024)

Mode : Online (CBT)
Total Questions : 50 (40 to be attempted)
Marks per Question : +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Total Marks : 200 (40 × 5)
Duration : 45 minutes

Section Breakdown :**

Section 1A (Languages) : Not applicable for Art & Culture.
Section 2 (Domain-Specific) : Art & Culture falls under this section.
Section 3 (General Test) : Not relevant for this subject.

2. Chapter-wise Weightage (Trends from 2022–2024)

The syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11–12 Fine Arts textbooks and Indian cultural heritage. Here’s the approximate weightage:

Chapter/Topic	Weightage (2022)	Weightage (2023)	Weightage (2024)	Trend
Indian Painting Traditions	20–25%	18–22%	15–20%	Slight ↓
(Miniature, Mughal, Rajasthani, Pahari, etc.)
Temple Architecture & Sculpture	15–20%	18–22%	20–25%	↑
(Nagara, Dravida, Vesara styles, Khajuraho, etc.)
Indian Classical Dance & Music	12–15%	15–18%	15–20%	↑
(Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Hindustani/Carnatic music)
Folk Arts & Crafts	10–12%	12–15%	10–15%	Stable
(Madhubani, Warli, Pattachitra, etc.)
UNESCO Heritage Sites	8–10%	10–12%	10–12%	Stable
Books & Authors (Art/Culture)	5–8%	5–8%	5–8%	Stable
Modern Indian Art	5–7%	5–7%	5–7%	Stable
(Raja Ravi Varma, Tagore, MF Husain)
Miscellaneous (Theatre, Puppetry, etc.)	5–10%	5–10%	5–10%	Stable

3. Key Observations

Increased Focus on Temple Architecture & Sculpture: Questions on Nagara vs. Dravida styles, Khajuraho, and Ellora caves saw a rise in 2024.
Decline in Painting Questions : Earlier years had more questions on Mughal & Rajput miniatures, but recent papers focus more on folk arts.
Music & Dance Gaining Weight: Classical dance forms (Bharatanatyam, Kathakali) and musical instruments (Veena, Tabla) are frequently asked.
UNESCO Sites & GI Tags: Expect 2–3 questions on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (e.g., Kumbh Mela, Yoga).
Direct Fact-Based Questions : Many questions test memory (e.g., “Who painted the Bharat Mata?”) rather than analytical skills.

4. Preparation Tips

Focus Areas : Temple architecture, classical dance forms, and UNESCO sites.
NCERT Priority : Read Class 11–12 Fine Arts books thoroughly.
Previous Papers : Solve CUET 2022–2024 papers for pattern familiarity.
Current Affairs : Keep track of new UNESCO additions (e.g., Garba of Gujarat in 2023).

5. Expected Changes in 2025