The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the CUET syllabus. Candidates preparing for CUET 2025 General Test section can download the detailed syllabus. Know the CUET general test's important topics, course mapping, and exam pattern. CUET 2025 exam will be scheduled in May/June 2025 in CBT mode.
Candidates preparing for CUET general test section must have chosen this section while filling the CUET application form 2025. The registration process will commence tentatively in last week of February 2025. In 2024, General Test as CUET domain subject has received the second-highest registrations. NTA CUET 2025 date sheet will be released online. CUET General Test 2025 exam will be held tentatively in third week of May 2025. CUET UG 2025 calender is yet to be released. Keep reading to know the detailed CUET general test syllabus and exam pattern.
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Q: Are NCERT books enough to cover CUET syllabus?
Since the CUET syllabus is in line with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus, it can be safely assumed that the NCERT books are enough to cover the syllabus of the exam. Candidates must note that, CUET exam tests students' understanding of the concepts and ability to apply them in various situations.
Therefore, to prepare well and get a good score, it is advised that students refer to other study materials and books designed for national level competitive entrance exams. The CUET UG syllabus is in tune with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The chapters and topics are similar to Class 12 syllabus. Unlike other UG entrance exams, CUET UG syllabus does not include Class 11 syllabus.
Q: is it enough to learn from NCERT textbooks to clear CUET?
Since the CUET UG 2025 syllabus is in line with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus, it can be safely assumed that the NCERT books are enough to clear CUET UG 2025 exam. Candidates must note that, CUET exam tests students' understanding of the concepts and ability to apply them in various situations. Therefore, to prepare well and get a good score, it is advised that students refer to other study materials and books designed for national level competitive entrance exams. The CUET UG syllabus is in tune with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The chapters and topics are similar to Class 12 syllabus. Unlike other UG entrance exams, CUET UG syllabus does not include Class 11 syllabus.
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CUET General Test Syllabus 2025
CUET general test question paper will consist of questions from the following topics:
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- General Mental Ability
- Numerical ability
- Reasoning (simple application of basic mathematical concepts, quantitative arithmetic/ algebra geometry/ mensuration/ statistics)
- Logical and analytical reasoning
CUET General Test Syllabus PDF Download
Candidates can download the PDF file for CUET general test syllabus. Refer the link below to download the official CUET general test syllabus uploaded on the official website of NTA.
CUET General Test Syllabus PDF |
CUET General Test Exam Pattern
The CUET exam pattern is common across CUET subjects. However, the number of questions may vary from subject to subject. Refer to the table below to know the detailed CUET general test exam pattern.
Features |
Details |
---|---|
Status of General Test syllabus |
Available |
CUET conducting body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Mode of examination |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) [Check: How to Appear for CUET 2025: Comprehensive Guide for CBT Mode] |
CUET medium of question paper |
13 languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam |
Number of question in General test question paper |
50 Questions (All Compulsory) |
Nature of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
CUET Marking Scheme |
+5 for correct answer -1 for wrong answer |
CUET General Test mapping for courses |
B.A (All specialisations), BFA, Vocational subjects, B.Com., B.Des, etc |
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Best Books for General Test
Candidates preparing for entrance exam must refer to the CUET best books to know the important topics. With the help of CUET general test best books, candidates must focus on the important points and basics to solve the logical reasoning questions. One of the best ways to become familiar with the CUET general test syllabus and exam pattern is by solving CUET mock tests and CUET question papers PDF. Refer to the compiled list of CUET best books for General Test below:
- NTA CUET UG General Test Book by Team Altis Vortex
- Oswaal NTA CUET (UG) Question Bank by Oswaal Editorial Board
- Go to Guide for CUET (UG) General Test by Disha Experts
- Target CUET (UG) General Test by Disha Experts
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Download CUET Domain Wise Question Paper and Syllabus
Refer the table below to download the CUET 2025 subject-wise syllabus and CUET previous year question papers.
Q: Are there any recommended books for CUET KTPI Exam?
Yes, there are several recommended books for the CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India (KTPI) exam. These include:
- NCERT books on Indian History, Culture, and Tradition.
- "Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India" by CBSE, which offers comprehensive material on various knowledge
- systems.
- Indian Heritage and Culture textbooks for Class XI-XII, focusing on India's intellectual and cultural traditions.
- Specialized guides and previous year papers for KTPI-specific preparation.
These resources can help candidates understand India's ancient traditions and practices, which are the focus of the CUET KTPI paper.
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Candidates can choose upto two exam cities of their choice while filling the CUET application form. NTA will make the best efforts to allot the city of examination to the candidates in the order of preference opted by them in their CUET 2025 application form. However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city can be allotted to the candidates. Choice of CUET 2025 centre city will be limited to the State of Permanent Address or State of Present Address only. In case, there are very few candidates from a particular CUET exam centre city, the NTA reserves the right to merge one, two, or more cities.
Candidates will have the oppurtunity to choose the exam city while filling the CUET application form 2025. Candidates must carefully choose the exam cities. No request for change in exam centre will be entertained once the admit cards are issued.