CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus 2025: Check Important Books, Eligibility Criteria & Download PDF

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Interested in appearing for CUET PG MSc Plant Biotechnology exam? Read this Shiksha article to get the detailed syllabus for the CUET PG MSc Plant Biotechnology course. Aspirants can also check the eligibility criteria and exam pattern for the same here. Also check out the article to get the information about the best books and preparation strategy.

CUET PG 2025 Plant Biotechnology Syllabus; Know Important Topics, Exam Structure & PDF Download

To gather more insight about the MSc Plant Biotechnology syllabus, candidates can check the detailed syllabus for the CUET PG MSc Plant Biotechnology exam here on this page. Candidates can also check the eligibility criteria of the MSc Plant Biotechnology course, important topics of Plant Biotechnology, top colleges in the CUET PG exam offering MSc Plant Biotechnology course and other details. CUET PG 2025 exam 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.

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Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG 2025 Food Science & Technology exam must start their preparation soon in order to ace the examination and get into their desired college or university. CUET PG Plant Biotechnology syllabus includes the topics studied in UG of Plant Biotechnology course. The UG course is very vast and contains topics subjects like Cytology, Plant Anatomy, Plant Tissue Culture, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Evolution, Biostatistics, etc,.

Studying the CUET PG Plant Biotechnology syllabus for the preparation of the CUET PG 2025 exam has the following advantages:
  • It helps you cover all the important topics that are likely to be asked in the exam: The CUET PG syllabus is prepared by experts in the field and is designed to assess your knowledge of the subject. By studying the syllabus, you can ensure that you are not missing out on any important topics.
  • It helps you focus your preparation: The CUET PG syllabus is comprehensive, but it is still possible to focus your preparation on the most important topics. By identifying the topics that are most likely to be asked in the exam, you can spend more time studying them.
  • It helps you develop a deep understanding of the subject: Studying the CUET PG syllabus will force you to go beyond the basics and develop a deep understanding of the subject. This will be beneficial not only for the exam, but also for your future career in Plant Biotechnology.

Before proceeding further candidates should note that since the examination conducting body has not released the CUET PG 2025 syllabus, for reference candidates can check and go through the previous year's syllabus. The frequency of change in the syllabus is merely very low. The subject-wise CUET PG syllabus will be announced along with the CUET PG 2025 information brochure.

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CUET PG 2025 Plant Biotechnology Syllabus

When you study from the syllabus, you are not just memorizing facts. You are also learning about the concepts and theories that underlie the subject. This can help you to develop a deeper understanding of Plant Biotechnology and to better prepare for the exam. Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG MSc Plant Biotechnology should start their preparation according to the syllabus mentioned below:

i. There will be one CUET PG Plan Biotechnology Question Paper which will have 75 questions.
ii. All questions will be compulsory.
iii. From this year, the Question Paper will have only one part i.e. Part A (Domain Specific)
iv. Part B will have 75 questions based on Subject-Specific Knowledge.

Plant Biotechnology (SCQP25) Syllabus

UNIT I
Introduction, Cryo and organ genic differentiation, Types of culture: Seed, Embryo, Callus, Organs, Cell and Protoplast culture. Micro propagation Axillary bud proliferation, Meristem andshoot tip culture, cud culture, organogenesis, embryogenesis, advantages and disadvantages ofmicro propagation.
UNIT- II
In vitro haploid production Androgenic methods: Anther culture, Microspore culture Ando genesis. Significance and use of haploids, Ploidy level and chromosome doubling, diploidization, Gynogenic haploids, factors effecting gynogenesis, chromosome elimination techniques for production of haploids in cereals.
UNIT - III
Protoplast Isolation and fusion Methods of protoplast isolation, Protoplast development, Somatic hybridization, identification and selection of hybrid cells, Cybrids, Potential of somatic
Hybridization limitations. Soma clonal variation, Nomenclature, methods, applications basis and disadvantages
UNIT - IV
Plant Growth Promoting bacteria, Nitrogen fixation, Nitrogenase, Hydrogenase, Nodulation, Biocontrol of pathogens, Growth promotion by free-living bacteria.

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

CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus Download

CUET PG 2025 Plant Biotechnology syllabus is yet to be released by NTA. For reference candidates can download the CUET PG 2023 Food technology Syllabus from below;

CUET PG MSc Plant Biotechnology Syllabus PDF

CUET PG 2025 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. 

Part

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

Domain knowledge (Plant Biotechnology)

75

The domain-specific questions will now be there to test the candidate's analytical and cognitive approach towards the applied course in the CUET PG 2025 examination. The medium of the Plant Biotechnology question paper will be English and Hindi. The CUET PG Plant Biotechnology exam pattern 2025 states that the test will consist of 75 questions. The following table brings the structure of the CUET PG 2025 Plant Biotechnology question paper.

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CUET PG 2025 Plant Biotechnology: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can find the general minimal eligibility criteria for MSc Plant Biotechnology 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 Plant Biotechnology 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

  • Banaras Hindu University: Graduate of any biological stream or a B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. (Hons) Ag.graduate securing at least 6.0/10, 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 OGPA under Course Credit System or minimum 50% aggregate marks under traditional system of examination.
  • Sikkim Profesional University: B.Sc. In Plant Biotechnology/B.Sc. In Biotechnology/B.Sc. Botany/ B.Sc. Bio Chemistary/ B.Sc. Micro Biology/B.Sc In Bio Informatics with minimum of 50% marks aggregate.
  • RNB Global University, Bikaner: Graduate of any biological stream or a B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. (Hons) Ag.graduate with atleast 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)

Also Read: CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2024: Age Limit, University- Wise Degree Requirement & Qualification 

Best Books for CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Course

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

  • Phycology and Mycology:

1. Fritsch, F.E. 1945. Structure reproduction of the Algae Voll & II, CambridgeUniversity Press, London.
2. Vashishta, B.R. 1990 Botany for degree students, Algae. S. Chand & Co. Ltd., Ram Nagar, New Delhi.
3. Venkateshwaran, V.A. Text book of Algae. Marahi Book depot, Guntur.

  • Bacteriology, Virology and Plant Disease

1. Dube H.C. (1978), A text Book of Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses, Vikas publishing House, Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Calcutta, Kanpur.
2. Mishra. A and Agarwal R.P. (1978) Lichens A Preliminary text. Oxford and IBH. 66 janapath, New Delhi 110 001.
3. Parkar. N.S. (1967) An Introduction to embryophyta - Vol I. General Book Dept. Indian University press, Allahaba.

  • Plant Anatomy

1. ESAU, Plant Anatomy, 1965 Wiles Eastern, New Delhi.
2. Eams A.J. and Mac Daniel. An Introduction to Plant Anatomy. TMH Edition. Tata MC. Graw Hill Publishing Co.ltd. Bombay - New Delhi.
3. Pande, B.P. 1979. Plant Anatomy. S. Chand & Co, Ram Nagar, New Delhi.

  • Genetics, Plant Breeding, Evolution & Biotstatistics

1. Allard, R.W. 1960. Principal of plant breeding. John wileg, NEWYORK. Gupta, P.K. 2000. Genetics. Rastogi publications. Meerut.
2. Rangaswami, R.A. 1995. A. textbook of Agricultural statistics. New Age International publications, Chennai.
3. Sinnott, E.W; L.C. Dunn and

  • Plant Cell and Tisuue Culture

1. Brown C. W and Thorpe T. A 1984 Cell culture and Somatic Cell Genetics of plants, Academic Press Orlando
2. Chu, C 1978 Plant Tissue Culture, Peking Science Press, Peking
3. Gamborg O. L and Phillips. G.G. 1975 Plant Cell,

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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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