CUET PG Part A Syllabus 2024: Check Topic Wise Detailed Syllabus Here

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2025 ( CUET-PG )

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Are you appearing for the CUET PG 2024 Exam? Before preparing for CUET PG examination, candidates must be aware of its examination pattern and syllabus. Read this Shiksha article to get the complete information about CUET PG exam pattern and the detailed syllabus of Section A of the CUET PG 2024 exam.

CUET PG 2024 Part A: Syllabus and Pattern

CUET PG 2024 exam for the academic session 2024-2025 will be conducted from March 11 to March 28, 2024, at the various exam centres across the nation and overseas. Since only a few months are left for CUET PG exam, students must have started their subject matter preparation in a planned manner. CUET PG 2024 exam will be divided in 2 parts where Part B will be domain-specific and Part A will be based on general awareness and knowledge. NTA, the exam authority, had added this section in the examination to test the general cognitive abilities of the students. Also adding Part A will reduce reliance on domain-specific knowledge and will  ensure that students from diverse backgrounds and educational experiences have a fair chance of competing for admission.

The examination will be held for the graduates to get enrolled for various master's degrees, like MSc, MAMBAMTech etc., in various central universities or participating universities under the CUET PG 2024 examination. 

Read this Shiksha article to get a detailed CUET PG syllabus and exam pattern of Part A of CUET PG 2024 examination.

CUET PG 2024 Exam Pattern

Before starting the CUET PG 2024 preparation for any subject course, candidates must be aware of the examination pattern of the CUET PG 2024. The exam pattern outlines the number of sections, the number of questions in each section, the time duration of the exam, and the marking scheme. This helps candidates plan their time effectively and allocate their time accordingly. Given below is the CUET PG 2024 exam pattern, which will help the candidates get an idea about the exam structure:

Part

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Test (GK, QA, Analytical Skills)

25

B

Domain knowledge

75

Candidates must note that the Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability section is compulsory. The General Test also has to be taken by candidates opting for all test papers except Education (PGQP01).

CUET PG 2024: Part A Syllabus

The syllabus provides a clear overview of the topics and concepts that will be covered in the exam. This helps candidates focus their preparation on the most important areas. By comparing their existing knowledge to the syllabus, candidates can identify areas where they need to focus their studies. This helps to ensure that they are well-prepared for all aspects of the exam. Candidates can check out the CUET PG 2024 Part A syllabus below:

Examination Section Section: Subjects
Part A English Comprehension
Hindi Comprehension
Verbal Ability
General Awareness
Mathematical/Quantitative Ability
Analytical Skills

 Check out CUET PG 2024 Part A Detailed Syllabus Here

English Comprehension & Verbal Ability

  • English Grammar
  • English Usage Errors
  • Jumbled Para
  • Sentence Correction
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Paragraph Completion
  • One-word Substitution
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Idioms & Phrases

Hindi Comprehension

  • हिन्दी व्याकरण
  • अशुद्ध प्रयोग
  • पररच्छेद का उहित क्रम
  • वाक्य शुहद्ध
  • वाक्य पररष्कार
  • पाठ बोधन
  • वाक्य की पूणणता
  • अनेक शब्द केहियेएक शब्द
  • समानाथी एवंहविोम
  •  मुिावरेएवंकिावते

Mathematical/Quantitative Ability

  • LCM & HCF
  • Average
  • Time and Distance
  • Basic Algebra
  • Time and Work
  • Percentage
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Profit and Loss
  • Number Series

General Awareness

  • Indian History: Ancient, Medieval and Modern (Know the over view and basic)
  • Indian Polity: Study majorly about Indian constitution, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, DPSP, Preamble, etc.
  • Indian Geography: Basics upto class 10 level
  • General Science: Upto class 10 level

Candiates can check some of the course-wise CUET PG syllabus from below, and for the rest of the exam, they can either visit the Shiksha CUET PG syllabus page or the official website of CUET PG:

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Candidates can find some of the previous year's question papers here and also visit the CUET PG Shiksha page.

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Significance of Part A in CUET PG 2024 Exam

Section A in the CUET PG exam serves several important purposes:
  • Assess general cognitive abilities: This section evaluates the candidate's proficiency in essential skills like reading comprehension, logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and quantitative reasoning. These skills are crucial for success in postgraduate studies regardless of the specific subject chosen.
  • Provide a common ground for comparison: By including a common section for all students, universities can compare candidates across different disciplines fairly. This helps them assess the overall academic potential of each applicant, regardless of their chosen field.
  • Reduce reliance on domain-specific knowledge: Section A reduces the influence of domain-specific knowledge on the overall score. This ensures that students from diverse backgrounds and educational experiences have a fair chance of competing for admission.

Overall, Section A plays a critical role in the CUET PG exam by assessing important cognitive abilities, providing a common ground for comparison, reducing reliance on domain-specific knowledge, identifying well-rounded individuals, promoting balanced development, and reducing stress and anxiety.

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:   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.

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. 

CUET PG 2024 Important Dates

Aspirants preparing for CUET 2024 examination can check the CUET PG 2024 important dates table mentioning about the expected dates for the CUET PG 2024 exam events:

CUET PG 2024 Events

CUET PG 2024 Tentative Dates

CUET PG 2024 Application Form Start Date First week of January
CUET PG 2024 Application Form End Start Second week of February
CUET PG 2024 Application Form Correction Window Third week of February
CUET PG 2024 Advance City Intimation Slip Released Date First week of March
CUET PG 2024 Admit Card Release Date First week of March
CUET PG 2024 Exam Dates 11-Mar-2024 to 28-Mar-2024
CUET PG 2024 Answer Key Release Date Second week of April
CUET PG 2024 Result Date Third week of April

If you are serious about doing well in the CUET PG exam, then you should definitely create a preparation plan. By following a well-planned preparation strategy, you can increase your chances of success. The Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate), or CUET PG, is an all-India level entrance exam which is being introduced for admission into  PG programmes in Central and participating Universities. 

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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.

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