CUET PREP | APRIL 2026
Last Updated: April 2026
• CUET Political Science 2027 — based on Class 11 and 12 NCERT Political Science
• High-scoring for BA Political Science, BA (Hons.) at DU, JNU, AMU, BHU
• 50 questions, attempt 40 — strategic topic selection boosts score significantly
• Most scoring section: Indian Constitution and Fundamental Rights
CUET Political Science 2027 — Complete Preparation Guide
The CUET Political Science 2027 paper is one of the highest-scoring domain subjects for humanities students. Drawn entirely from NCERT Class 11 and 12, this subject is the primary route to BA Political Science (Hons.) and BA Programme admissions at Delhi University, JNU, AMU, Hyderabad Central University, and BHU. With a structured approach, scoring 170-200 out of 200 is achievable.
Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Questions to Attempt | 40 |
| Marking Scheme | +5 correct, -1 wrong |
| Maximum Score | 200 |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Question Type | MCQs — 100% NCERT based |
Part A: Indian Constitution at Work (Class 11)
Chapter 1: Constitution — Why and How?
Meaning and necessity of a Constitution. Making of the Indian Constitution — Constituent Assembly (1946-49), key architects (Dr B.R. Ambedkar as chairman of Drafting Committee, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel). The Preamble — values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Typically yields 2-3 questions.
Chapter 2: Rights in the Indian Constitution
This is the single most important chapter. Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35):
- Right to Equality (Art 14-18) — includes Art 17: abolition of untouchability
- Right to Freedom (Art 19-22) — six freedoms under Art 19
- Right against Exploitation (Art 23-24)
- Right to Freedom of Religion (Art 25-28)
- Cultural and Educational Rights (Art 29-30)
- Right to Constitutional Remedies (Art 32) — “Heart and Soul of the Constitution”
Also covers Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) — non-justiciable but fundamental to governance. Fundamental Duties (Art 51A). Expect 4-6 questions from this chapter alone.
Chapter 3: Election and Representation
India’s First-Past-The-Post electoral system. Election Commission of India (ECI) — constitutional body under Art 324. Role of the Chief Election Commissioner. Reservation of seats for SC/ST in Lok Sabha (Art 330-334). Electoral reforms debate.
Chapters 4-5: Executive and Legislature
President — constitutional head, powers (executive, legislative, emergency), election process. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers — collective responsibility. Parliamentary system vs Presidential system. Lok Sabha vs Rajya Sabha — composition, powers, differences. Money Bill definition (Art 110). Legislative process.
Chapter 6: Judiciary
Supreme Court — original, appellate, and advisory jurisdiction. Judicial review — power to declare laws unconstitutional. Independence of Judiciary — security of tenure, salary from Consolidated Fund. PIL (Public Interest Litigation). High Courts and subordinate courts structure.
Chapters 7-8: Federalism and Local Government
Federal features of India — three legislative lists (Union, State, Concurrent). Article 356 — President’s Rule in states. Centre-State relations — role of Governor. 73rd Amendment (1992) — Panchayati Raj institutions. 74th Amendment (1992) — Urban Local Bodies (Nagarpalika). Women’s reservation — minimum 33% in local bodies.
• Constitution adopted: 26 November 1949 | Enforced: 26 January 1950
• Art 14 = Right to Equality | Art 17 = Abolition of Untouchability
• Art 19 = Six Freedoms | Art 21 = Right to Life
• Art 32 = Right to Constitutional Remedies (Ambedkar: “Heart and Soul”)
• 73rd Amendment = Panchayati Raj | 74th Amendment = Urban Local Bodies
• Art 110 = Money Bill definition | Art 356 = President’s Rule
Part B: Political Theory (Class 11)
This section covers foundational political concepts. Key topics and their exam relevance:
| Concept | Key Points | Exam Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom | Negative vs Positive freedom; J.S. Mill’s harm principle | 1-2 questions |
| Equality | Political/social/economic equality; affirmative action justification | 1-2 questions |
| Social Justice | Rawls’ veil of ignorance; difference principle | 1-2 questions |
| Rights | Natural, legal, moral rights; UN Human Rights Declaration | 1-2 questions |
| Secularism | Indian (equal respect) vs Western (separation) secularism | 1-2 questions |
| Nationalism | Civic vs ethnic nationalism; self-determination | 1 question |
| Development | Growth vs development; Amartya Sen’s capabilities approach | 1 question |
Part C: Contemporary World Politics (Class 12)
Cold War Era (Ch 1)
USA vs USSR rivalry post-World War II — NATO vs Warsaw Pact. Korean War (1950), Cuban Missile Crisis (1962), Vietnam War (1965-75). India’s Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) under Nehru. Nuclear arms race. Expect 3-4 questions — dates and events are directly tested.
End of Bipolarity (Ch 2)
Disintegration of USSR (1991). Mikhail Gorbachev — glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring). Emergence of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Shock therapy in Eastern Europe. Impact on India — loss of Soviet support.
US Hegemony (Ch 3)
USA as sole superpower after Cold War. Gulf War 1991, 9/11 attacks (2001), War on Terror, Iraq War (2003). Soft power vs hard power. American economic and military dominance — challenges from China and EU.
International Organisations (Ch 6)
United Nations — General Assembly (all member states), Security Council (15 members, 5 permanent with veto: USA, UK, France, Russia, China). UNSC reform debate — India’s bid for permanent membership. IMF, World Bank, WTO and their roles. This chapter alone gives 3-5 questions.
Contemporary South Asia and Security (Ch 5, 7)
India-Pakistan conflict, SAARC limitations. Democratisation in Bangladesh and Nepal. Non-traditional security threats — terrorism, climate change, cyber security. Human security concept beyond military security.
Part D: Politics in India since Independence (Class 12)
Key topics with high examination frequency:
- Challenges of Nation Building: Partition tragedy, integration of 562 princely states (Sardar Patel), linguistic reorganisation (States Reorganisation Act 1956)
- Congress System 1952-1967: One-party dominance, coalition of interests, social diversity within Congress
- Emergency (1975-77): JP Movement, Allahabad High Court judgment, declaration of Emergency, press censorship, 44th Amendment restoration
- Coalition Politics from 1977: Janata Party experiment, return of Congress, rise of regional parties
- Economic Liberalisation 1991: LPG reforms — Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation
- Regional Aspirations: Punjab crisis, Assam accord, creation of new states (Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh 2000)
Chapter-wise Question Distribution Table
| Section | Topic | Expected Questions | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A (Class 11) | Indian Constitution — Rights, Parliament, Judiciary, Federalism | 10-14 | Very High |
| Part B (Class 11) | Political Theory — Equality, Justice, Freedom, Rights | 6-8 | High |
| Part C (Class 12) | Contemporary World — Cold War, UN, US Hegemony, South Asia | 12-16 | Very High |
| Part D (Class 12) | India since Independence — Emergency, Nation Building, Coalition | 8-12 | High |
– Fundamental Rights Article numbers: Art 14, 17, 19, 21, 32 — guaranteed questions
– Constitutional Amendments: 42nd, 44th, 52nd, 73rd, 74th, 86th — always appear
– UN organs and their functions: 3-4 questions every year
– Cold War timeline: 1947 Truman Doctrine, 1962 Cuban Crisis, 1989 Berlin Wall, 1991 USSR collapse
– Emergency 1975: JP Movement causes, 44th Amendment — 2-3 questions regularly
Strategy for 200/200 in CUET Political Science 2027
- Read all four NCERT books: Class 11 — Indian Constitution at Work and Political Theory; Class 12 — Contemporary World Politics and Politics in India since Independence
- Make Article number flash cards: Art 14, 17, 19, 21, 32, 110, 330, 356 — test yourself daily
- Create a Cold War timeline: Key events, dates, and their significance in international relations
- Memorise Constitutional Amendment numbers and what each amendment changed
- Practice MCQs after each chapter — active recall beats passive reading
- Attempt 40 questions strategically: Skip genuinely uncertain questions rather than guessing and losing marks
Test Your CUET Political Science Knowledge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Political Science a good choice for CUET 2027?
Yes, Political Science is an excellent CUET domain subject for humanities students. It is entirely NCERT-based (Class 11 and 12), covers highly relevant topics, and is required for BA Political Science Hons. admissions at DU, JNU, BHU, AMU, and 200+ central universities. Students who read NCERT carefully can consistently score 160-190+ marks out of 200.
Which NCERT books cover the CUET Political Science 2027 syllabus?
Four NCERT books cover the complete CUET Political Science 2027 syllabus: (1) Class 11 — Indian Constitution at Work, (2) Class 11 — Political Theory, (3) Class 12 — Contemporary World Politics, (4) Class 12 — Politics in India since Independence. All four must be read thoroughly for comprehensive preparation.
What is the most scoring section of CUET Political Science?
The Indian Constitution section (Class 11 — Indian Constitution at Work) is the most scoring. Fundamental Rights with Article numbers, Constitutional Amendments, Parliament, and Judiciary typically yield 10-14 questions per paper. These are factual and direct — careful NCERT reading combined with article number memorisation is the key to answering most questions correctly.
Can I score 200 out of 200 in CUET Political Science?
Yes, it is possible to score 200 out of 200 in CUET Political Science. Since you only need to attempt 40 out of 50 questions, you can skip 10 difficult questions and still achieve a perfect score if all 40 attempted questions are correct. Thorough NCERT reading, article number memorisation, and practice with previous year papers is the formula.
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