CUET Syllabus 2023, Download Subject-wise Syllabus PDF For UG and PG!

CUET Syllabus: The National Testing Agency conducts CUET Exam for candidates seeking admission in various PG and UG courses in different colleges and universities across the country. This year, the exam has been scheduled to be conducted in the month of May. All those candidates who are aspiring to appear for this exam should know the complete syllabus and pattern of the exam. Knowing these will help you understand the demand of the exam. Read this article to check complete CUET syllabus and other details. If you are interested to know more about CUET exam preparation, you can visit our CUET Preparation Programs Here. 


 

Table Of Content

CUET Syllabus 
CUET Syllabus: Section 1 (1A and 1B)
CUET General Test Syllabus
CUET Syllabus: Domain-Specific Subject
Important Syllabus For Cuet 
The significance of the CUET Syllabus
CUET Exam Pattern

CUET Syllabus

The exam will be given for the 27 domains for which the updated PDFs have been made available. In the CUET Exam, there will be multiple-choice (objective) questions. Candidates who are studying for the exam need to be fully aware of every last detail of their subject's CUET Syllabus. For the exam, candidates can choose multiple subjects. Check the UG exam's newly announced modified syllabus.
The three sections of the CUET syllabus are Section I (1A and 1B), Section II, and Section III. Language-related questions are found in Sections 1A and 1B of the CUET Entrance Exam Syllabus, domain-specific questions are found in Section II, and general test questions are found in Section III.

CUET Syllabus Overview

Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Full-Form	Central University Entrance Test (CUET)
Exam Name	CUET
Category	Syllabus
Medium	English & Hindi
Test Pattern	Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions
No. of Questions	100
Time Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)
Marking Scheme	4 marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking	1 mark for an incorrect answer
Official website	https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ & https://www.nta.ac.in/

 

Types of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	140 questions
Duration	195 minutes
Sections	Section IA: 40 out of 50 Section IB: 40 out of 50 Section 2: 40 out of 50 Section 3: 60 out of 75

As per the latest notification released by NTA, CUET (UG) 2022 will comprise four sections:

• Section IA – 13 Languages
• Section IB – 19 Languages
• Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects
• Section III – General Test

The syllabus for these sections is as follows:
 

Section	Syllabus
CUET Syllabus Language	Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary, and Narrative [Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary]
CUET Syllabus - Domain-Specific Subject	As per the NCERT model syllabus as applicable to Class XII only
CUET Syllabus- General Test	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

CUET Syllabus: Section 1 (IA & IB)

CUET Syllabus of Section I (IA & IB)
Section IA	English
	Hindi
	Assamese
	Bengali
	Gujarati
	Kannada
	Malayalam
	Marathi
	Punjabi
	Odia
	Telugu
	Tamil
	Urdu
Section IB	Arabic
	Bodo
	Chinese
	Dogri
	French
	German
	Italian
	Japanese
	Kashmiri
	Konkani
	Maithili
	Manipuri
	Nepali
	Persian
	Russian
	Santhali
	Sindhi
	Spanish
	Tibetan
	Sanskrit

 

CUET Syllabus: Section III General Test

Static General Knowledge is included in the General Awareness part, and current affairs questions test a candidate's familiarity with both domestic and global news. Here are the topics for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs sections of the CUET exam.

1. General Knowledge
2. Current Affairs
3. General Mental Ability
4. Numerical Ability
5. Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8)
6. Logical and Analytical Reasoning

 

Let's now discuss the revised general test syllabus for the CUET exam. The general test area's previous section division has been removed by NTA. The following sections will now be accessible to students: general knowledge, current affairs, general ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning, and logical and analytical reasoning. Although, as stated in the previous syllabus, students should still attempt 60 of the 75 questions.

Previously, it was specified that each part would contain 15 questions, of which 12 had to be answered. However, the modified pattern provides for students to receive a mix of 75 questions, which can come from any category, such as current affairs, numerical ability, and so forth. Now, you can choose any one of the 75 questions you want to answer.

Try to complete the test using the most recent pattern if you are doing sample papers or mock exams as part of your preparation. This will help you gain a better understanding of the examination. According to the modified pattern, students must now exercise greater caution and complete their preparation because no one can predict which subject would yield more questions.

CUET Syllabus: Domain Specific Subject

Domain-specific topics for the information of candidates are mentioned below:

• Accountancy
• Agriculture
• Anthropology
• Art Education Sculpture
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Economics/Business Economics
• Engineering Graphics
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Studies
• General Test
• Geography
• History
• Home Science
• Knowledge Tradition – Practices India
• Languages (IA & IB)
• Legal Studies
• Mass Media/ Mass Communication
• Mathematics
• Performing Arts
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sanskrit
• Sociology
• Teaching Aptitude

CUET Syllabus -Chemistry 

1. Atomic Structure
2. Chemical Bonding
3. Redox Reactions
4. Chemical Equilibrium and Kinetics
5. Acid-Base Concepts
6. Electrochemistry
7. Catalysis
8. Colloids,
9. Colligative Properties of Solution
10. Periodic Table
11. Preparation and Properties
12. Thermochemistry
13. General Organic Chemistry
14. Reaction intermediates
15. Isomerism
16. Polymers
17. Carbohydrates
18. Preparation and Properties
19. Solid State
20. Petroleum

CUET Syllabus- Accountancy

1. Accounting Not-for-Profit Organisation
2. Accounting for Partnership
3. Reconstitution of Partnership
4. Dissolution of Partnership Firm
5. Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital
6. Analysis of Financial Statements
7. : Statement of Changes in Financial Position

Computerized Accounting System

1. : Overview of Computerised Accounting System
2. Using Computerised Accounting System
3. Accounting Using Database Management System (DBMS)
4. :Accounting Applications of Electronic Spreadsheet

CUET Syllabus- Agriculture

1. Agrometeorology
2. Genetics and Plant Breeding,
3. Biochemistry and Microbiology
4. Livestock Production
5. Crop Production
6. Soil, Soil fertility, Fertilizers and Manure
7. Irrigation and Drainage
8. Horticulture

   

CUET Syllabus -Maths 

The topics related to Maths are mentioned below:Algebra

1. Probability
2. Trigonometry
3. Coordinate Geometry
4. Calculus
5. Vectors
6. Dynamics and Statics

CUET Syllabus for Zoology

The topics related to Zoology covered in CUET Syllabus are given below:

1. Origin of Life
2. Organic Evolution
3. Mechanism of Organic Evolution
4. Human Genetics and Eugenics
5. Applied Biology
6. Mammalian Anatomy (Eg. Rabbit)
7. Animal Physiology
8. Comparison between Periplaneta and Blatta

CUET Syllabus for Botany

The topics related to Botany covered in CUET Syllabus are given below:

1. Plant Cell
2. Protoplasm
3. Ecology
4. Ecosystem
5. Genetics
6. Seeds in angiosperms plants
7. Fruits
8. Cell differentiation Plant Tissue
9. Anatomy of Root, stem and leaf
10. Important phylums
11. Soil
12. Photosynthesis

CUET Syllabus for Physics:

1. Electrostatics
2. Current Electricity
3. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
4. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
5. Electromagnetic Waves
6. Optics
7. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
8. Atoms and Nuclei
9. Electronic Devices
10. Communication Systems

Find below the links for the PDFs of different subjects for CUET here.

CUET Accounting Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Political Science Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Sociology Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Performing Arts Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Anthropology Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Environmental Science Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Computer Science Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Economics Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Legal Studies Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Engineering Graphic Syllabus	Click Here
CUET Home Science Syllabus	Click Here

Candidates must also keep in mind the syllabus of class 11th and questions can come to form those topics too. The actual syllabus is expected to be in line with the above-mentioned syllabus.  The CUET syllabus will be updated as soon as the NTA releases the notification for the examination.

 

Important Points about CUET Syllabus:

1. CUET (UG) provides several options i.e. 33 Languages, 27 Subjects, and a General test of their choice. They can select any of the 13 languages specified therein as a medium for their test.
2. In CUET (UG), a candidate may take a maximum of 09 tests in the following manner:
Two languages from Sections IA and IB combined, a maximum of six Domain Subjects from Section II, and a General Test from Section III.OR
 A maximum of three languages from Sections IA and IB may be chosen, maximum of 05 Domain Subjects from Section II and III combined Section III General Test.
3. The CUET (UG) syllabus will be based on the Class XII syllabus only
Furthermore, to ensure that the deletion of some topics from the syllabus across Boards has no effect on candidate performance in CUET (UG), an overall choice of 10 questions or more is provided in different Sections.
4. As a candidate, you may select up to nine subjects from Sections 1A and 1B (languages), Section 2 (domain-specific subjects), and Section 3. (General Test).
He will be able to select any one of the 13 specified languages as his medium of instruction for the test.
5. The Language Test and Subject Test each last 45 minutes.
The general test lasts one hour.
 

CUET PG Exam Pattern 2023
Paper Codes	Question Pattern
PGQP01	Part A: 25 Questions consisting of Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability  Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising of Teaching Aptitude, Social Sciences, Mathematics & Science)
PGQP02 to PGQP07  PGQP09 to PGQP37  PGQP39,  PGQP41 to PGQP59  PGQP61 to PGQ73  PGQP75 to PGQ77	Part A: 25 Questions consisting of Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Mathematical/Quantitative ability and Analytical Skills.  Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions
PGQP08 PGQP74 PGQP78	Part A : 25 Questions (Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Knowledge, and Mathematical/Quantitative ability )  Part B: 75 Questions Domain knowledge e.g. Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering etc.
PGQP60	Part A: 25 Questions (General Knowledge/Awareness, Mathematical Ability and Logical Reasoning)  Part B: 75 Questions of the specific language.
PG-QP-01 to 37, 39 and 41 to 58	PART-A: 25 Questions (English, General Knowledge and Numerical Ability) PART-B: 75 Questions (Respective Subject)
PG-QP-38	100 Questions (Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, Mathematical/ Quantitative ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning)
PG-QP-40	100 Questions (Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, General Knowledge/ Awareness, Computer Basics and Logical Reasoning)

The significance of the CUET Syllabus

Before taking the entrance exam, one should familiarise themselves with the CUET syllabus, as this will aid in better preparation for CUET 2023. A major CUET syllabus is created for hopefuls by an experienced faculty to assist them in passing the admission exam.

The following are the points that the applicant should be aware of regarding the CUET syllabus:

-Syllabus is an excellent planning tool for a candidate's final CUET  preparation.

-Candidates can set their own course preparation goals and choose from a variety of learning resources.

-Students can only learn effectively if they are aware of the topics that will be covered in the entrance exam.

-The syllabus offers a road map for passing the CUET 2023 with a merit score.

-The entrance test syllabus, like any other school examination, plays an important part in the extended practice of the themes.

-Candidates should have a good comprehension of the syllabus because it will aid in their revision.

-The CUET aspirant's performance may be tracked using the syllabus, and the candidate should have a better understanding of the areas they should study.

-The CUET syllabus aids the candidate in constructing a timetable for effective preparation tactics.

-In the CUET entrance exam, there is a lot of competition, so a thorough curriculum is necessary to put the candidate ahead of his or her colleagues.

-Candidates can use the CUET syllabus as a guidance and course planning tool.

-Aspirants can get a good overview of the topics they will learn about during the course.

CUET Exam Pattern 

The CUET entrance exam will be held online as a Computer Based Test (CBT). The duration of the exam will 3.5 hours. CUET 2023 will have two sections - Section 1A, Section 1B, general test, and domain-specific subjects respectively. Section 1A, which will be compulsory, will be in 13 languages and candidates can choose the language of their choice Each correct attempt will earn the candidate 1 mark while each incorrect attempt will carry a penalty of 0.25 marks

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CUET Exam Pattern

The detailed exam pattern is as follows:

Section	Subjects/ Tests	Questions to be Attempted	Question Type	Duration
Section IA	There are 13* different		Language to be tested
-	languages. Any of these	40 questions	through Reading
Languages	languages may be chosen.	to be attempted out of 50 in each language	Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary]	45 Minutes for each language
Section IB - Languages	There are 19** Languages. Any other language apart from those offered in Section I A may be chosen.
Section II - Domain	There are 27*** Domains specific subjects being offered under this Section. A candidate may choose a maximum of Six (06) Domains as desired by the applicable University/ Universities.	40 Questions to be attempted out of 50	Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions MCQs based on NCERT Class XII syllabus only	45 Minutes for each Domain Specific Subjects
Section III- General Test	For any such undergraduate program/programs being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission.	60 Questions to be attempted out of 75	Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

 

Free CUET English E-Book

CUET Reasoning E-Book

 

CUET 2023: Preparation Tips

The exam is well-known among all applicants seeking admission to UG programmes. Candidates who want to take the CUET successfully must adhere to certain preparation advice given by professionals. Prepare the plan while considering the suggested points.

• A full CUET Exam pattern and CUET syllabus should be available.
• To determine your level, attempt a few CUET mock tests and previous year's question papers.
• For preparation, pick the top CUET books to ensure that you understand every idea and build a solid foundation.
• Write things down with all the tips and shortcuts in it.

 

CUET Participating Universities 

Following is the table which consists of the name of the CUET Colleges/ universities, their states, location, and when it was established-
 

CUET Colleges	State	Location	Established
Banaras Hindu University	Uttar Pradesh	Varanasi	1916
Delhi University	Delhi	New Delhi	1922
Aligarh Muslim University	Uttar Pradesh	Aligarh	1920
Jamia Millia Islamia	Delhi	New Delhi	1920 (1988)
Jawaharlal Nehru University	Delhi	New Delhi	1969
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow	1996
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya	Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur	1983 (2009)
Tezpur University	Assam	Tezpur	1994
University of Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh	Prayagraj	1887 (2005)
Visva-Bharati University	West Bengal	Santiniketan	1921
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University	Madhya Pradesh	Sagar	1946 (2009)
English and Foreign Languages University	Telangana	Hyderabad	1958 (2007)
North Eastern Hill University	Meghalaya	Shillong	1973
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University	Uttarakhand	Srinagar	1973 (2009)
University of Hyderabad	Telangana	Hyderabad	1974
Manipur University	Manipur	Imphal	1980 (2005)
Pondicherry University	Puducherry	Pondicherry	1985
Rajiv Gandhi University	Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar	1985 (2007)
Tripura University	Tripura	Agartala	1987
Assam University	Assam	Silchar	1994
Nagaland University	Nagaland	Lumami	1994
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	Maharashtra	Wardha	1997
Maulana Azad National Urdu University	Telangana	Hyderabad	1998
Mizoram University	Mizoram	Aizawl	2000
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University	Madhya Pradesh	Amarkantak	2007
Sikkim University	Sikkim	Gangtok	2007
Central University of South Bihar	Bihar	Gaya	2009
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University	Bihar	Samastipur	1905 (2016)
National Sanskrit University[note 3]	Andhra Pradesh	Tirupati	1956 (2020)
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University	Delhi	New Delhi	1962 (2020)
Central Sanskrit University	Delhi	New Delhi	1970 (2020)
Indira Gandhi National Open University	Delhi	New Delhi	1985
Central Agricultural University	Manipur	Imphal	1993
Indian Maritime University	Tamil Nadu	Chennai	2008
Central University of Gujarat	Gujarat	Gandhinagar	2009
Central University of Haryana	Haryana	Mahendragarh	2009
Central University of Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh	Dharamsala	2009
Central University of Kashmir	Jammu and Kashmir	Srinagar	2009
Central University of Jharkhand	Jharkhand	Ranchi	2009
Central University of Karnataka	Karnataka	Kalaburagi	2009
Central University of Kerala	Kerala	Kasaragod	2009
Central University of Odisha	Odisha	Koraput	2009
Central University of Punjab	Punjab	Bathinda	2009
Central University of Rajasthan	Rajasthan	Ajmer	2009
Central University of Tamil Nadu	Tamil Nadu	Tiruvarur	2009
Nalanda University	Bihar	Rajgir, Nalanda	2010
South Asian University	Delhi	New Delhi	2010
Central University of Jammu	Jammu and Kashmir	Jammu	2011
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University	Uttar Pradesh	Raebareli	2013
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University	Uttar Pradesh	Jhansi	2014
Mahatma Gandhi Central University	Bihar	Motihari	2016
National Sports University	Manipur	Imphal	2018
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh	Vizianagaram	2019
Central University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh	Anantapur	2019

CUET Exam: Tips for Preparation

The exam is well-known among all applicants seeking admission to UG programmes. We candidates must abide by certain CUET preparation advice given by the professionals in order to study well and accomplish goals. Prepare the plan while considering the suggested points.

• Look at the comprehensive CUET Exam pattern and CUET syllabus.
• To determine your level, attempt a few CUET mock tests and previous year's question papers.
• For preparation, pick the top CUET books to ensure that you understand every idea and build a solid foundation.
• Keep a notebook with all the tips and shortcuts in it.

Best Books for CUET 2022 Preparation

There are two main components, A and B, to the CUET undergraduate admission examination course. For CUET 2023, we have created section-by-section recommended reading lists.

English Language, General Awareness, Mathematical Aptitude, and Analytical Skills are the four key topics covered in Section A. Students need to make the necessary preparations. The following books can be described by the candidates for assistance in the preparation process:

• English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy
• High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
• General Knowledge by Arihant
• Disha’s Rapid General Knowledge by Disha Experts
• NCERT Biology.
• NCERT Physics.
• NCERT Chemistry.

You can also check out our free CUET General Awareness E-book for the best preparation for the CUET Exam.

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