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CUET Overview: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a national-level examination for admission to undergraduate programs at central universities in India.
Hindi Bhasha (Language Paper):
Subject Code: Hindi Bhasha is one of the subjects offered under the General Test or Domain-Specific Paper.
Content Coverage:
Language Proficiency: Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and usage.
Literary Texts: Hindi literature, including prose, poetry, and plays.
Translation: Translation from Hindi to English and vice versa.
Writing Skills: Essay writing, letter writing, and précis writing.
Exam Pattern:
Sections: The Hindi Bhasha paper may consist of multiple sections, such as comprehension, grammar, and literary analysis.
Format: The exam typically includes objective-type questions (multiple-choice questions, MCQs) and may have a few descriptive sections.
Total Marks: The total marks may vary depending on the specific university's structure, but typically, the paper carries 200 marks.
Duration: The exam usually lasts for 2 to 3 hours.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have completed their higher secondary education (12th grade) from a recognized board.
Candidates may need to fulfill specific university-specific eligibility criteria.