CUET PG 2025 Data Science Syllabus (OUT); Important Topics, Pattern Books & Download PDF

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Are you planning to do MTech in Data Science & Cyber Security Course? Or Appearing for CUET PG 2025 exam? CUET PG Data Science Syllabus 2025 released by NTA on the official website for candidates to download in the pdf format. Read this Shiksha article to get the complete syllabus of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security etc Syllabus along with the best books and preparation strategy.

CUET PG 2025 Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security etc., Syllabus

CUET PG Data Science Syllabus 2025 released by NTA on the official website for the candidates getting admissions to the Data Science course offered by the participating universities. CUET PG DATA Science syllabus includes the topics studied in UG of Data Science course. The UG course is very vast and contains topics like Algorithm, Operating System, Computer Network, Artficial Intellingence, Cyber Security and many more. The CUET PG Application Process 2025 began on January 2, 2025, and the end date for candidates to register themselves is February 1, 2025. The exam date for CUET PG 2025 Exam is scheduled between March 13, 2025, to March 31, 2025. 

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CUET PG 2025 schedule will be released by NTA on its official website. Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG 2025 exam must start their preparation soon in order to ace the examination and get into their desired CUET PG 2025 participating universities. Before preparing for the exam, candidates are advised to check the CUET PG 2025 eligibility criteria to not lose their candidature in any of the admission process. 

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Question Paper Code- MTQP04

Subjects- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science,Computer Sciences & Engineering/Technology,Information Technology etc

The CUET PG Data Science and Cyber Security Syllabus is a comprehensive and well-designed curriculum that covers all the essential topics in these two important fields. The syllabus is regularly updated to reflect the latest trends and developments in these fields, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their careers. Here are some of the benefits of studying the CUET PG syllabus for Data Science and Cyber Security:

  • Comprehensive coverage of topics: The syllabus covers a wide range of topics in Data Science and Cyber Security, from the basics to advanced concepts. This ensures that students have a solid understanding of both fields and are prepared for a variety of roles.
  • Up-to-date syllabus: The syllabus is regularly updated to reflect the latest trends and developments in Data Science and Cyber Security. This ensures that students are learning the most relevant and up-to-date information.
  • Wide range of career opportunities: The CUET PG syllabus for Data Science and Cyber Security prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in both fields. Data Scientists and Cyber Security professionals are in high demand in a variety of industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and government.

Also Read: 7 Reasons Why to Give CUET PG Exam 

CUET PG Data Science Syllabus 2025 Released

Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG MTech degree programme (Data Science, Cyber Security, etc.) should start their preparation according to the Data Science syllabus mentioned below. NTA declared the CUET PG 2025 syllabus. 

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i. There will be one Question Paper which will have 75 questions.
ii. All questions will be compulsory.
iii. Part B will have 75 questions based on Subject-Specific Knowledge.

CUET PG 2025 Data Science (MTQP04) Syllabus

  • Set Theory & Algebra: Sets; Relations; Functions; Compositions of functions and relations, Group; Partial Orders; Boolean Algebra.
  • Theory of Computations: Finite Automata and Regular Expressions, on –determinism and NFA, Properties of Regular Sets, Context free grammar: Chomsky Normal Form (CNF), Griebach
    Normal Form (GNF), Push-down automata, Moore and mealy Machines, Turing machines.
  •  Digital Logic: Number representations and computer arithmetic (Fixed and floating point), Logic functions, Minimizations, Design and synthesis of combinational and sequential circuits, A/D
    AND D/A CONVERTERS.
  • Computer Organization and Architecture: Machine instructions and addressing modes, ALU and data –path, CPU control design, memory interface, I/O interface (Interrupt and DMA mode),
    Instruction pipelining, Cache and main memory, Secondary storage.
  •  Microprocessors and interfacing: Instructions sets, Addressing modes, Memory interfacing, interfacing peripheral devices, Interrupts. Microprocessor architecture, Instructions set and
    Programming (8085), Microprocessor applications, DMA, Interrupt and Timer.
  • Programming and Data Structures: Programming in C; Functions, Recursion, Parameter passing, and Definition of data structure. Arrays, Stacks, Queues linked lists, trees, priority queues and heaps, Binary search trees.
  • Algorithm: Algorithm concepts, Analyzing and design, asymptotic notations and their properties, Worst and average case analysis; Design: Greedy approach, Dynamic programming, Divide and conquer; Tree and graph transversals, Spanning trees, Shortest paths: Hashing, Sorting Searching.
  • Operating System: Main functions of operating systems, Processes, Threads, Interprocess communication, concurrency, Synchronization, Deadlock, CPU scheduling, I/O scheduling,
    Resource scheduling. Deadlock and scheduling algorithms, banker’s algorithm for deadlock handling. Memory management and virtual memory. File Systems, I/O systems, DOS, UNIX and
    Windows.
  • Computer Networks: OSI Model, TCP/IP model, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring), Transmission media – twisted pair, coaxial cables fibre–optic cables, Flow and error control
    techniques, Routing algorithms, Congestion control, IP (v4), Application layer protocols (icmp , dns, smtp, pop, ftp, http);Sliding window protocols; Internetworking: Switch /Hub, Bridge,
    Router, Gateways, Concatenated virtual circuits, Firewalls: Network Security; Cryptographypublic key, secret key. Domain Name System.

CUET PG Data Science Syllabus Download

Candidates can download the CUET PG 2025 Data Science Syllabus from below;

CUET PG Data Science Syllabus

Candidates can check out the CUET PG 2025 important topics from here: CUET PG Important Topics: Check Course & Subject-wise Weightage Analysis 

CUET PG 2025 Data Science Course Exam Structure

NTA has changed the CUET PG exam pattern for the academic session 2024-2025. The general section/ Pat A was removed and only domain-specific questions were asked in the examination. Candidates appearing for CUET PG 2025 exam can expect the same exam pattern for the coming exam. The comprehension part of these papers would be English or Hindi as chosen by the candidate during CUET PG registration. The following table brings the structure of the CUET PG 2025 Data Science question paper.

Part

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

Domain knowledge (Data Science)

75

The medium of the data Science question paper will be English and Hindi. The CUET PG Data Science exam pattern 2025 states that the test will consist of 75 questions. The following table brings the structure of the CUET PG 2025 Data Science question paper.

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CUET PG 2025 Data Science: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can find the general minimal eligibility criteria for MSc Data Science course below. The university-specific criteria for the same may differ, therefore candidates are advised to check the information brochure for university-specific eligibility criteria before applying for MSc Data Science Course.

Age Limit

For appearing in the CUET (PG) 2025, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the bachelor's degree/equivalent examination or appearing in 2025 irrespective of their age can appear in master’s degree programmes in the Central Universities through CUET (PG) 2025 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfil the age criteria of the University to which they are desirous of taking admission.

Educational Qualification

  • MEQ for Jawaharlal Nehru University: Master's degree in Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Operational Research/any branch of Science /Master of Computer Applications (MCA)/Bachelor’s degree in any branch of
    Engineering/ Technology with 55% marks. (All OBC category (non creamy layer) candidates are eligible to 10% relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination in relation to open category. The SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) candidates who have passed the qualifying examination irrespective of their percentage of marks are eligible to appear in the Entrance Examination.)
  • MEQ for SRM University AP: A minimum aggregate score of 60% or equivalent grade point in Standard / Class X, XII and applicable/relevant UG program. CSE (MTech in AI &
    ML, MTech in Data Science) -BE/BTech in CSE/IT/SWE (or) MSc (CSE/IT) or MCA.
  • MEQ for Somaiya Vidyavihar Univerisity: BE/B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Technology, Computer Science and Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engg [Electrical and Power], Electrical Engg [Electronics and Power], Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engg, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Power Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Technology, Electrical, Electronics and computer engineering, Electronics and Power, Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology / Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Application, Information Science and Engineering, Information Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Information and Communication technology, Information Technology and Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering. Final selection to all the programmes shall be based on merit. Interested candidates may apply through Somaiya Vidyavihar University Website : https://kjsce.somaiya.edu/en/admission/mtech 
  • MEQ for Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University: Candidate must have passed B.Tech (CSE) from any recognized University or AICTE recognized Institute/College with minimum aggregate marks of 50% or 5.5 CGPA for GEN/OBC and 45% marks or 5.0 CGPA for SC/ST Category. Candidate must have passed MCA/M.Sc(CS)/MA(CA)/M.Sc.(IT)/M.Sc.(Electronics)/ B.Tech (EC) from any recognized University or AICTE recognized Institute/College with minimum aggregate marks of 50% or 5.5 CGPA for GEN/OBC and 45% marks or 5.0 CGPA for SC/ST Category.

Also Read: CUET PG Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, University- Wise Degree Requirement & Qualification 

Best Books for CUET PG Data Science Course

While preparing for CUET PG 2025 Data Science exam, aspirants can refer to the below mentioned list of books:

  1. The Elements of Statistical Learning: Data Mining, Inference and Prediction (“ESL”)
  2. Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning (“PRML”)
  3. Machine Learning: A Probabilistic Perspective (“MLAPP”)
  4. An Introduction to Statistical Learning with Applications in R ("ISLR")

Also Read: CUET PG Best Books: Check Subject Wise Books for Preparation 

CUET PG Syllabus 2025: Subject Wise

NTA, has divided the CUET PG syllabus into 6 domains of subject courses. The domains are as follow: Acharya, Common Humaties, Languages, MTech and Science stream. The domain's subject specific syllabus and question paper are mentioned below:

CUET PG Subject Course CUET PG Syllabus PDF
Zoology CUET PG Zoology Syllabus PDF 
Biochemistry CUET PG Biochemistry Syllabus PDF 
Chemistry CUET PG Chemistry Syallabus PDF 
Life Sciences CUET PG Life Science Syllabs PDF 
Mathematics CUET PG Mathematics Syllabus PDF 
Data Science CUET PG Data Science Syllabus PDF 
Food Technology CUET PG Food Technology Syllabus PDF 
Plant Biotechnology CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus PDF 
Physics CUET PG Physics Syllabus PDF 
Botany CUET PG Botany Syllabus PDF 
Environmental Science CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus 
Horticulture CUET PG Horticulture Syllabus PDF 
MA Social Work CUET PG MSW Syllabus PDF 
Forensic Science & Criminology  CUET PG Forensic Science & Criminology Syllabus
MA History CUET PG History Syllabus 2025: Important Topics, PDF Link find here 
MBA CUET PG MBA Syllabus PDF 
MA CUET PG MA Syllabus PDF 
MTech CUET PG MTech Syllabus PDF 
MCA CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF 

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