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Domain — Political Science for the CUET Exam — French candidates

10% of the CUET test plan. CUET Political Science covers NCERT Class 11–12: Indian constitution, political theory, comparative politics, and international relations. Calibrated for French candidates.

Examiners do not award marks for content alone — they award them for the ability to demonstrate competency in the precise format the test demands. Domain — Political Science sits at roughly 10% of the Common University Entrance Test content distribution — Political Science is required for B.A. Political Science and law-pathway admissions. CUET draws from NCERT Class 11 (Political Theory, Indian Constitution at Work) and Class 12 (Contemporary World Politics, Politics in India Since Independence). Constitutional provisions and post-1947 Indian politics are the highest-yield areas. Pass rates for the CUET are published annually by the awarding body and vary by cohort and locale. For French candidates preparing for CUET, the calibration of study to local context matters: France's domestic credentials are the Baccalauréat (school leaving) and DELF/DALF (French proficiency). IELTS and Cambridge are common for English certification.

Pass rates for CUET (France) are published periodically by the awarding body.

Common failure modes

These are the patterns that cause most candidates to lose marks on this topic. Recognising them in advance is half the work.

  • !Confusing Fundamental Rights articles with DPSP articles
  • !Misidentifying Cold War events or Non-Aligned Movement milestones
  • !Overlooking Chapter 9 (Regional Aspirations) of NCERT Class 12 — frequently tested

Study tips

  • 1Read both NCERT Class 11 books (Political Theory and Indian Constitution at Work) thoroughly.
  • 2Make a constitutional amendments chart: which amendment, what it changed, and what year.
  • 3For Class 12, focus on Ch. 1–3 (Cold War Era, End of Bipolarity, US Hegemony) and Ch. 7–9 (India's foreign policy, regional aspirations, recent developments).
  • 4Les candidats français préparant le CUET doivent privilégier les ressources alignées sur le CECRL — les niveaux B2 et C1 sont systématiquement attendus pour les programmes de mobilité internationale.

Sample CUET Domain — Political Science questions

These sample items mirror the format and difficulty of real CUET questions. Practice with thousands more on the free Koydo question bank.

  1. 1

    Which Fundamental Right was removed from the Indian Constitution by the 44th Amendment?

    • ARight to Equality
    • BRight to PropertyCorrect
    • CRight to Freedom
    • DRight to Constitutional Remedies
    Why this answer?

    The Right to Property (Article 31) was removed as a Fundamental Right by the 44th Constitutional Amendment (1978) and converted to a legal/constitutional right under Article 300A. This change was made to enable land reforms without judicial challenge.

Frequently asked questions

Is CUET Political Science based on Class 11 or Class 12 NCERT?
Both. CUET Political Science draws from all four NCERT books: Class 11 Political Theory, Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Class 12 Contemporary World Politics, and Class 12 Politics in India Since Independence. All four must be prepared.
What is the CUET pass rate for French candidates?
Pass rates for CUET candidates in France are published periodically by the awarding body. Practice questions, full-length simulations, and weak-area drills are the highest-impact way to improve your odds.
How long should French candidates study Domain — Political Science for the CUET?
For most candidates, focused mastery of Domain — Political Science requires 20–40 hours of deliberate practice — drilling sample questions, reviewing failure modes, and timing yourself against exam conditions. France's domestic credentials are the Baccalauréat (school leaving) and DELF/DALF (French proficiency). IELTS and Cambridge are common for English certification. Combine Domain — Political Science study with full-length mock exams in the final two weeks before your test date.

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