CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus 2025 (Released): Download PDF, Important Topics, Books

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NTA has released the CUET PG 2025 syllabus for all domain subjects, including Environmental Science. Scroll down to deep dive into CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus.

CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus 2025

Download CUET PG Syllabus for Environmental Science

CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the CUET PG syllabus for all domain subjects/streams. Candidates aspiring for PG admissions into courses with Environmental Science as a major can find the CUET PG exam syllabus on the official website, nta.ac.in or exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/. Such candidates should select Environmental Science for Section B in the CUET PG application form. The CUET PG syllabus for Environmental Science (SCQP11) is categorised into three units. To pass the CUET PG Environmental Science exam with a good score, candidates must answer 75 based on domain knowledge.

Also Read: CUET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Science Stream: Check Subject Wise Eligibility Here 

This article on CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus provides complete insights for preparation, including exam structure, unit-wise syllabus, and books to prepare for the CUET PG Environmental Science exam. Additionally, candidates can get a direct link to download CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus PDF.

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CUET PG Environmental Science 2025 Exam Pattern

Along with the CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus, the exam pattern helps candidates plan their CUET preparation strategy. The table below mentions the CUET PG Environmental Science exam pattern:

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based test (CBT)/Lan-based/Online

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Duration of the examination

90 minutes

Frequency of exam in a year

Once a year

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of Questions

75

Total Marks

300

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer| -1 for an incorrect answer

CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus 2025

As per the CUET PG exam pattern, candidates have to answer as many as 75 MCQs from subject-specific knowledge. The space below mentions three units as per the CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus:

Q:   Where can I get the CUET PG Syllabus?

A:

CUET PG 2025 syllabus released by NTA on January 2, 2025. Candidates preparing for CUET PG 2025 can download the CUET PG syllabus 2025 pdf by visiting the official website of CUET PG 2025 or can check out in this Shiksha page.

It is also observed that the CUET PG syllabus doesn't this year, so candidates are suggested to either go to the CUET PG 2024 official website and search for CUET PG syllabus there.

NOTE: As per the new changes introduced by NTA in the CUET PG examination for the academic session 2025-2026, the General paper syllabus of LLB and MBA courses will be redesigned to cater to skill-based. 

 

Q:   Has CUET PG 2025 syllabus been released?

A:

Yes, NTA has released the CUET PG 2025 syllabus. 

Every year, the CUET PG Syllabus is released subject-wise and uploaded in the PDF format on the CUET PG official website. Test takers, with the help of the subject code of the course applied, can check and download the CUET PG syllabus 2025 from the official website.

CUET PG 2025 aspirants can also prepare from the CUET PG 2024 syllabus or previous years syllabus, as the frequency of change in the CUET PG syllabus is negligible. 

Q:   Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?

A:

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will be introduced for admission into UG/ PG programmes in Central and participating Universities for academic session 2025-26. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will
provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from NorthEast and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities. 

The CUET PG 2025 examination will be conducted by the examination authority i.e., NTA (National Testing Agency) in the various CUET PG examination centres across the nation and also to short listed foreign countries. The Syllabus for the master's courses for which the examination will be conducted is set by the exam conducting authority, which is National Testing Agency here. The subject experts after taking all the probable suggestions from all the participating universities, will set the syllabus for the master's degree programmes on the basis of what students have studied in their under graduate courses.

Unit number

Unit topic

I

Earth Sciences

II

Physical and Chemical Sciences

III

Life Sciences

CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus PDF Download

Candidates willing to take the CUET PG Environmental Science exam (SCQP07) can find the syllabus in PDF format under the Science stream. Alternatively, candidates can find the CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus here.

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The table below mentions the direct link to the PDF containing the CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus:

Download CUET PG Syllabus PDF for Environmental Science

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CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus (Detailed)

Refer to the space below for CUET PG Environmental Science syllabus for all units as defined by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

UNIT I: Earth Sciences

  • Structure and composition of Environment
    • Atmosphere
    • Hydrosphere
    • Lithosphere
  • Earth Processes
  • Mineral and Power Resources in India
  • Biogeochemical Cycles
  • Meteorology
  • Climate Change
  • Origin and evolution of earth

UNIT II: Physical and Chemical Sciences

  • Fundamentals
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Water Chemistry
  • Geochemistry
  • Green Chemistry
  • Water - physical characteristics, buffering capacity
  • Essential and trace elements in living systems
  • Bio-molecules - chemical components of cells
  • Bio- geochemical cycles
    • Carbon
    • Nitrogen
    • Phosphorus
  • Hydrological cycle and global water balance
  • Toxicity of Heavy metals

UNIT III: Life Sciences

  • Origin of life
    • Theories of evolution
    • Genetic drift
    • Speciation
    • Cell organelles
    • Cell division
    • Modes of reproduction
    • Principles of inheritance
    • Epistasis
    • Mutations
    • Chromosomal aberrations
    • Extra- chromosomal inheritance
  • Genetic Material
    • DNA structure and replication
    • Transcription and translation
    • Chromosome structure
    • Protein structure
    • Mutability and repair of DNA
    • Reverse genetic
  • Plant and Animal systematics
    • Photosynthesis
    • Plant growth hormones
    • Dormancy and seed germination
    • Respiration
    • Bryophytes
    • Tracheophytes
    • Gymnosperms
    • Angiosperms
    • Membrane
    • Structure and Ion transport
    • ATPase - structure and function, Photoperiodism, Vernalization, RUBISCO
    • Animal systematics
    • Physiology and diseases: Cnidaria, Echinodermata, Chordata, Protostomia
    • Anatomy and physiology of humans
    • Major classes of bacterial and viral pathogens
    • Apoptosis and cancer
    • Inherited diseases
    • Animal cell culture
  • Ecology and Environment
    • Biosphere
    • Organisational levels of biosphere
    • Ecosystem: Structure and Types
    • Food Chain and Energy Flow
    • Population and Community Ecology
    • Biodiversity and its conservation
  • Microbiology and Biotechnology
    • Principles of Microbiology
    • Microbiology of Air, Water, Soil, Sewage,
    • Recombinant DNA technology
    • Principles of gene cloning
    • Transposition
    • Applications of biotechnology in medicine, industry, agriculture and environment.
  • Natural resources and Management
    • Natural Resources: Forest, Water, Minerals, Marine, Energy (Renewable and Nonrenewable)
    • Sources, Threats, Conservation and Management of Energy
  • Global Environmental issues
    • Ozone depletion and global warming
    • Acid rain and Smog
    • Sustainable Development
  • Environmental Pollution: Sources, Causes, Effects, Consequences
    • Air
    • Water
    • Soil
    • Noise
  • Waste Management
    • Solid waste - disposal, Management
    • Waste to energy conversion
    • Principles and applications of microscopy, spectrophotometry, centrifugation, radioisotope techniques, electrophoresis and chromatographic separation techniques, Blotting and hybridisation techniques.

Best Books for CUET PG Environmental Science

Candidates can refer to the below mentioned books for CUET PG Environmental Science exam preparation:

  • Environmental Science by Edward A Keller
  • Environmental Education by Erach Barucha
  • Ecology and Environment P D Sharma
  • Environmental Chemistry by A K Dey
  • Environmental Geography by Savindar Singh

Besides books, candidates are advised to use CUET PG Environmental Science question papers to have an edge over other applicants in their preparation phase.

Q:   Has CUET PG MCA syllabus 2025 been changed?

A:

Yes, NTA has added some new topics in the CUET PG MCA syllabus for the academic session 2025-2026. There are majorly three subjects in MCA syllabus namely, Decision Making and Thinking Skills, Mathematics and Computers. The exam officials added few more topics in the Computer subject.

The added topics are mentioned below:

  • Computer networks: OSI Model, TCP/IP model, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring), Transmission media – twisted pair, coaxial cables fiber–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; Cryptography- public key, secret key.
  • Domain Name System (DNS)-Electronic Mail and World Wide Web (WWW). 
  • Database Management System: Data Models, Schemas, and Instances; Three-Schema Architecture and Data Independence; Database Languages and Interfaces; Centralized and Client/Server Architectures for DBMS, Functional Dependencies and Normalization; Algorithms for Query Processing and Optimization; Transaction Processing, Concurrency Control Techniques, Database Recovery Techniques, Object and Object-Relational Databases; Database Security and
    Authorization. Entity-Relationship Diagram, Relational Model - Constraints, Languages, Design, and Programming, Relational Database Schemas, Update Operations and Dealing with Constraint Violations; Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus; Codd Rules.

Q:   What is the CUET PG MBA Syllabus for General Aptitude/ Reasoning Section?

A:

CUET PG MBA general test the following important topics: 

  • General Knowledge which covers the current affairs, some topics from general science, history, geography, environment, political science.
  • General mental ability, Numerical ability
  • Reasoning (Simple application of basic Mathematical concepts, quantitative arithmetic, algebra geometry, mensuration and statistics)
  • Logical and analytical reasoning

Candidates preparing for the general test of CUET PG are advised to stay updated with the current affairs by reading the newspapers and magazines.

Q:   Does CUET PG syllabus change every year?

A:

Changing the syllabus of CUET PG depends upon the examination authority. However, the chances are very less.The applicants of CUET PG 2024 can download and check the previous year's detailed syllabus of their applied programme in this page itself.

Factors upon which CUET PG syllabus might change:

  • One of the most important reason because of which CUET PG syllabus might change is dependent upon any changes made under NEP- New Education Policy by Ministry of Education.
  • Changes made by UGC, Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in the master's degree programme might alter the CUET PG syllabus.
  • NTA (National Testing Agency), the examination conducting body for CUET PG Examination can change if the exam authorities feel the signficance of adding some important topics in the syllabus to ameliorate the holistic approach of the students towards the subject. 

Q:   What is CUET PG MSW Syllabus?

A:

The CUET PG (Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programs) syllabus for the Master of Social Work (MSW) may vary slightly by university, but generally, it covers the following areas:

1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Current events, social issues, and awareness of the environment.

2. Social Work and Related Concepts:

   - Basic concepts of social work (definition, history, principles, and values)  - Social work practice (methods and techniques)

 - Community development and welfare

3. Sociology and Psychology:

 - Basic sociological concepts (social structure, institutions, and change)

 - Psychological theories and concepts relevant to social work

4. Research Methods:

  - Basic research methods in social sciences 

 - Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research techniques

5. Social Legislation and Policies: 

   - Knowledge of Indian social legislation and policies related to social work.

6. Human Development:

 - Theories of human development and its relevance to social work practice.

 

Q:   What is the purpose of defining the CUET PG Syllabus by the exam conducting body?

A:

The purpose of defining the CUET PG Syllabus by the exam conducting body is to provide clarity and guidance to candidates preparing for the exam.

Here are some key reasons for this:

  1. Structure and Scope: The syllabus outlines the topics and subjects covered in the exam, giving candidates a clear understanding of the scope of the examination.
  2. Preparation Focus: By knowing the syllabus, candidates can prioritize their studies and focus on the relevant areas.
  3. Fair Assessment: A well-defined syllabus ensures that all candidates are evaluated on a consistent and fair basis.
  4. Question Design: The syllabus helps the exam conducting body design questions that align with the expected knowledge and skills of the candidates.
  5. Exam Preparation Resources: Candidates can use the syllabus to identify appropriate study materials and resources for their preparation.

Domain-Wise CUET PG Syllabus and Question Papers

Candidates can check the table below for domain/subject-wise CUET PG syllabus as well as question paper PDF:

Domain

CUET PG Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Question Paper PDF

Zoology

CUET PG Zoology Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Zoology Question Paper PDF

Biochemistry

CUET PG Biochemistry Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Biochemistry Question Paper PDF*

Chemistry

CUET PG Chemistry Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Chemistry Question Paper PDF*

Mathematics

CUET PG Mathematics Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Mathematics Question Paper PDF*

Cyber Security

CUET PG Cyber Security Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Cyber Security Question Paper PDF*

Food Technology

CUET PG Food Technology Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Food Technology Question Paper PDF*

Plant Biotechnology

CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Question Paper PDF*

Botany

CUET PG Botany Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Botany Question Paper PDF

Life Sciences

CUET PG Life Sciences Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Life Sciences Question Paper PDF*

Physics

CUET PG Physics Syllabus PDF

CUET PG Physics Question Paper PDF

*links to be updated soon

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