CUET 2025 Economics Important Topics and Chapter Wise Weightage

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NTA will declare CUET exam 2025 date. Students from any stream preparing for CUET Economics must check the CUET Economics important topics and chapter-wise weightage to score 99 percentile. Know the CUET Economics important topics to focus on and weightage of each topic on the basis of previous year's CUET question paper.

CUET Economics Important Chapters and Weightage

CUET Economics Important Chapters and Weightage

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), conducted by NTA is a gateway to prestigious UG programs and universities/colleges in India. CUET Economics is a crucial subject for students willing to pursue B.A Hons. In Economics or related courses. It becomes important for students to focus the main topics for CUET Economics exam preparation. Focusing on the important units with the help of CUET Economics important topics and chapter-wise weightage will help candidates ace the CUET Economics or CUET Business Economics exam.

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NTA will announce CUET UG exam date 2025. The exam will be a computer-based test (CBT). CUET 2025 exam will be scheduled in May/June 2025 in more than 15 days window. Candidates can know the exact date of examination for the opted CUET domain subjects on release of CUET intimation slip or CUET admit card. Read on this article by Shiksha to know the CUET Economics important topics and chapter-wise weightage for preparation.

Q:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?

A:

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET sample papers and previous year question papers candidates can get the direct link on this website. To download the CUET question papers candidates must refer the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the link provided- CUET Question Paper

Step 2- Scroll down the page and look for the subject to download the question paper for

Step 3- Click on the tab download

Step 4- Create the login credentials for new registrations

Step 5- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID

Step 6- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.

Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?

A:

CUET UG Language section will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt 40 out of 50 question in CUET UG exam. The language section will assess candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam. Candidates will be given duration of 45 minutes to attend this section of CUET UG. 

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

A:

The CUET questions are objective and carries multiple choices (MCQs). Each question will have four answer options. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2025 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, they will get full marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. Before the final submission, they can change the answer option in case they realise that they have entered a wrong answer option earlier.

CUET Economics Exam Pattern 2025

Aspirants must be through with the CUET exam pattern for Economics. Refer to the table below to know the revised CUET Economics or CUET Business Economics exam pattern.

Features

Details

Number of questions

50

Number of questions to be attempted

50

Type of question

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

CUET Economics/ Business Economics exam duration

60 minutes

CUET marking scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

CUET Economics Syllabus 2025

Candidates must refer to the table below to know the CUET syllabus for Economics.

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CUET Economics Important Topics and Sub-Topics

Topics

Sub Topics

Unit 1: Introduction to Microeconomics

  • What is microeconomics?
  • Central problems

Unit 2: Consumer Behaviour and Demand

  • Consumer’s Equilibrium: meaning and attainment of equilibrium through Utility Approach: One and two commodity cases.
  • Demand: market demand, determinants of demand, demand schedule, demand curve, movement along and shifts in the demand curve, price elasticity of demand, measurement of price elasticity of demand – percentage, total expenditure, and geometric methods

Introductory Macroeconomics

Unit 3: National Income and Related Aggregates — Basic Concepts and Measurement

  • Macroeconomics: meaning.
  • Circular flow of income, concepts of GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP (at market price and factor cost).
  • Measurement of National Income –Value Added method, Income method, and Expenditure method.

Unit 4: Determination of Income and Employment

  • Aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and their components
  • Propensity to consume and propensity to save (average and marginal)
  • Meaning of involuntary unemployment and full employment
  • Determination of income and employment: two-sector model
  • Concept of investment multiplier and its working
  • Problems of excess and deficient demand
  • Measures to correct excess and deficient demand – availability of credit, change in government spending

Unit 5: Money and Banking

  • Money: meaning, evolution, and functions
  • Central bank: meaning and functions
  • Commercial banks: meaning and functions

Unit 6: Government Budget and the Economy

  • Government budget – meaning and its components
  • Objectives of government budget
  • Classification of receipts – revenue and capital; classification of expenditure – revenue and capital, plan and non-plan, and developmental and non-developmental
  • Balanced budget, surplus budget, and deficit budget: meaning and implications
  • Revenue deficit, fiscal deficit, and primary deficit: meaning and implications; measures to contain different deficits.

Unit 7: Balance of Payments

  • Foreign exchange rate – meaning (fixed and flexible), merits and demerits; determination through demand and supply
  • Balance of payments accounts – meaning and components
  • A brief analysis of recent exchange rate issues

Indian Economic Development

Unit 8: Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991

A brief introduction of the state of the Indian economy on the eve of independence. Indian economic system and common goals of Five year Plans.

Main features, problems and policies of agriculture (institutional aspects and new agricultural strategy), industry (IPR 1956; SSI – role & importance) and foreign trade.

Unit 9: Current challenges facing the Indian Economy

  • Poverty – absolute and relative; Main programmes for poverty alleviation: A critical assessment;
  • Human Capital Formation – How many people become resource; Role of human capital in economic development;
  • Rural development: Key issues – credit and marketing – role of cooperatives; agricultural diversification;
  • Employment: Growth and changes in work force participation rate in formal and informal sectors; problems and policies
  • Infrastructure: Meaning and Types: Cases Studies: Health: Problems and Policies – A critical assessment;
  • Sustainable Economic Development: Meaning, Effects of Economic Development on Resources and Environment, including global warming

Unit 10: Development experience of India

  • A comparison with neighbours
  • India and Pakistan
  • India and China
  • Issues: economic growth, population, sectoral development and other Human Development Indicators

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CUET Syllabus 2025 for Science Students

CUET Economics Chapter Wise Weightage

On the basis of the previous year's analysis, candidates can know the CUET Economics important topics and the expected number of questions for each topic.

Topics Knowledge-Based Application of Knowledge Numerical Total
Determination of Income And Employment 5 3 2 10
Development Experience of India & Neighbouring Countries 3 6 - 9
Balance Of Payments 4 3 - 7
Money and Banking 4 2 - 6
Indian Economic Development And Reforms - 5 - 5
Introductory Microeconomics 4 - - 4
National Income 2 - 1 3
Government Budget and the Economy 2 - - 2
Rural Development 2 - - 2
Mixed Concept - 1 - 1
Sustainable Economic Development  1 - - 1
Macroeconomics - - - 0
Indian Economic Development - - 0
Total 50

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CUET Domain Subjects: Syllabus and Question Paper

Students preparing for CUET can now download the CUET domain subject-wise question paper and detailed syllabus for other CUET 2025 domain subjects.

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Home Science

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Environmental Science

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Mathematics

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CUET Mathematics Question Paper

Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga

CUET Physical Education Syllabus

CUET Physical Education Paper

Physics

CUET Physics Syllabus

CUET Physics Question Paper

Political Science

CUET Political Science Syllabus

CUET Political Science Question Paper

Psychology

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Sociology

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CUET Sociology Question Paper

Agriculture

CUET Agriculture Syllabus

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Mass Media/ Mass Communication

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CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper

Anthropology

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Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts

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Performing Arts

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Sanskrit

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History

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General Test

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Entrepreneurship (Deleted)

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CUET Economics Preparation Tips

When getting ready for the CUET Economics 2025, aspirants should consider these crucial guidelines:

Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?

A:

CUET UG section I and section II, consisting of the language and domain-wise subjects are compulsory to attempt. On the other hand, the third section consisting of General Knowledge and aptitude questions is not compulsory to attempt unless it is the requirement of the programme the candidate has applied for. Candidates will have to choose the subjects while filling the CUET UG application form. In case candidates do not opt for the General Test, then they will be evaluated only based on their performance in Section 1 and Section 2 as per the requirement of the course and university that candidate has applied for. NTA will use the normalisation method to score candidates and universities will prepare the merit lists accordingly. 

Q:   Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?

A:

Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers several valuable benefits exam preparation:

  1. Familiarity with Exam Pattern: CUET question papers from past years provide insight into the format, structure, and types of questions that commonly appear in the exam.

  2. Understanding Question Types: By solving previous year's CUET question papers, candidates can identify recurring question types and patterns.

  3. Assessment of Preparedness: Practicing with CUET question papers helps candidates assess their strengths and weaknesses.

  4. Time Management: CUET is a time-bound exam with strict time limits. Solving CUET question papers within the allotted time helps candidates develop effective time management strategies.

  5. Improvement in Speed and Accuracy: Regularly solving CUET question papers enhances problem-solving skills, speed, and accuracy. 

  6. Reduced Stress: The more candidates practice, the more confident and relaxed one feels on the actual exam day, reducing test anxiety and improving your overall performance.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

A:

CUET questions are objective and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) type. The number of questions will vary for each subject or section and paper. There will not be any descriptive question type for CUET UG 2025. Candidates can check the below table to know about CUET Exam Structure:

Section

Number of Questions

Duration

Question Types

Section IA

50 questions

60 Minutes

Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary)

Section II

50 questions

60 Minutes

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only

Section III

50 questions

60 minutes

  • 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

Q:   When are CUET previous year question papers released?

A:

CUET previous year question papers have been released for CUET 2024. National Testing Agency releases the CUET previous year question papers for all subjects and languages. Candidates preparing for CUET must download the previous year question papers to become familiar with the CUET exam pattern and the difficulty level of the question paper. NTA releases the CUET question papers for Languages, Domain subjects and General test seperately. No pre registrations are required to download the CUET previous year question papers. 

CUET 2025 will be scheduled tentatively in May/June in CBT mode. CUET previous year question papers for 2024 is available for downlaod. Candidates can download the CUET 2024 question papers here

  • Understand the CUET Economics syllabus and the structure of the exam.
  • Pay special attention to the most common questions in Economics and tailor your preparation to these areas.
  • Build a strong foundation in the basics using NCERT textbooks and exemplars.
  • Engage in numerous CUET mock tests and work through past CUET exam papers to gain familiarity with the type of questions and the overall syllabus.
  • Select top-quality study materials and resources for effective CUET preparation.

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