CUET Physics Syllabus 2025: Important Topics, Exam Pattern and Books to Prepare

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NTA will likely schedule the CUET 2025 exam in the second half of May 2025 in CBT Mode. Candidates planning to take the CUET Physics exam must read this article about the CUET 2025 Physics Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Candidates can also learn about important topics, previous years' question papers, and some recommended books to prepare for the exam.

CUET Physics Syllabus 2025: The National Testing Agency conducts the CUET UG entrance exam once a year for students to get admission to different undergraduate courses at CUET-participating colleges/universities. NTA will release the CUET UG 2025 Application Form in the second week of February 2025. Candidates preparing for the CUET Physics Exam must check the CUET 2025 Physics Syllabus. NTA releases CUET UG Syllabus on its official website - nta.ac.in.

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CUET Physics Syllabus includes the chapters and topics of Class 12, which is the Board exam syllabus. Students preparing for the CUET UG 2025 should prepare the Physics Syllabus thoroughly. To gather more insights into the CUET UG exam and what type of questions are asked, candidates should refer to the CUET Previous Years’ Question Papers. NTA will tentatively conduct the CUET UG 2025 exam in the third week of May '25 and will soon announce CUET exam date 2025 (tentatively in the last week of February 2025).

CUET Physics Syllabus 2025

According to the CUET UG exam pattern, the Physics Question Paper will consist of 50 questions, out of which candidates have to attempt 40 questions within 45 minutes. Students preparing for the CUET Physics exam must refer to the space below to learn more about the CUET Physics Syllabus.

Unit I: Electrostatics

Electric charges and their conservation. Coulomb’s law – force between two point charges, forces between multiple charges; superposition principle, and continuous charge distribution.
Electric field, electric field due to a point charge, electric field lines; electric dipole, electric field due to a dipole; torque on a dipole in a uniform electric field.
Electric flux, statement of Gauss’s theorem and its applications to find field due to an infinitely long straight wire, uniformly charged infinite plane sheet, and uniformly charged thin spherical shell (field inside and outside).
Electric potential, potential difference, electric potential due to a point charge, a dipole, and system of charges; equipotential surfaces, the electrical potential energy of a system of two point charges, and electric dipoles in an electrostatic field.
Conductors and insulators, free charges, and bound charges inside a conductor. Dielectrics and electric polarization, capacitors and capacitance, the combination of capacitors in series and in parallel, the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with and without dielectric medium between the plates, energy stored in a capacitor, Van de Graaff generator.

Unit II: Current Electricity

Electric current, the flow of electric charges in a metallic conductor, drift velocity and mobility, and their relation with electric current; Ohm’s law, electrical resistance, V-I characteristics (linear and non-linear), electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity, and conductivity.
Carbon resistors, color code for carbon resistors, series and parallel combinations of resistors, temperature dependence of resistance. The internal resistance of a cell, potential difference, and emf of a cell, combination of cells in series and in parallel.
Kirchhoff ’s laws and simple applications. Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge. Potentiometer – principle and applications to measure potential difference, and for comparing emf of two cells; measurement of internal resistance of a cell.

Unit III: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Concept of the magnetic field, Oersted’s experiment. Biot - Savart law and its application to current carrying circular loop.
Ampere’s law and its applications to infinitely long straight wire, straight and toroidal solenoids. Force on a moving charge in uniform magnetic and electric fields. Cyclotron.
Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field. The force between two parallel current-carrying conductors – definition of ampere. Torque experienced by a current loop in a magnetic field; moving coil galvanometer – its current sensitivity and conversion to ammeter and voltmeter.
Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment. The magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron. Magnetic field intensity due to a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) along its axis and perpendicular to its axis. Torque on a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) in a uniform magnetic field; bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid, magnetic field lines; Earth’s magnetic field and magnetic elements.
Para-, dia- and ferromagnetic substances, with examples. Electromagnets and factors affecting their strengths. Permanent magnets.

Unit IV: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s law, induced emf and current; Lenz’s Law, Eddy currents. Self and mutual inductance. Alternating currents, peak and rms value of alternating current/voltage; reactance and impedance; LC oscillations (qualitative treatment only), LCR series circuit, resonance; power in AC circuits, wattless current. AC generator and transformer.

Unit V: Electromagnetic Waves

Need for displacement current. Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics (qualitative ideas only). Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves.
Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma rays) including elementary facts about their uses.

Unit VI: Optics

Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula. Refraction of light, total internal reflection and its applications, optical fibers, refraction at spherical surfaces, lenses, thin lens formula, lens maker's formula. Magnification, power of a lens, combination of thin lenses in contact, combination of a lens and a mirror. Refraction and dispersion of light through a prism.
Scattering of light–blue color of the sky and reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset.
Optical instruments: Human eye, image formation and accommodation, correction of eye defects (myopia and hypermetropia) using lenses.
Microscopes and astronomical telescopes (reflecting and refracting) and their magnifying powers.
Wave optics: Wavefront and Huygens’ principle, reflection, and refraction of plane wave at a plane surface using wavefronts.
Proof of laws of reflection and refraction using Huygens’ principle.
Interference, Young’s double hole experiment and expression for fringe width, coherent sources, and sustained interference of light.
Diffraction due to a single slit, width of central maximum.
Resolving the power of microscopes and astronomical telescopes. Polarisation, plane polarised light; Brewster’s law, uses of plane polarised light and Polaroids.

Unit VII: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard’s observations; Einstein’s photoelectric equation – particle nature of light.
Matter waves – wave nature of particles, de Broglie relation. Davisson-Germer experiment (experimental details should be omitted; only the conclusion should be explained.)

Unit VIII: Atoms and Nuclei

Alpha - particle scattering experiment; Rutherford’s model of atom; Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum. Composition and size of nucleus, atomic masses, isotopes, isobars; isotones.
Radioactivity – alpha, beta, and gamma particles and rays and their properties; radioactive decay law. Massenergy relation, mass defect; binding energy per nucleon and its variation with mass number; nuclear fission and fusion.

Unit IX: Electronic Devices

Energy bands in solids (qualitative ideas only), conductors, insulators, and semiconductors; semiconductor diode – I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier; I-V characteristics of LED, photodiode, solar cell, and Zener diode; Zener diode as a voltage regulator. Junction transistor, transistor action, characteristics of a transistor; transistor as an amplifier (common emitter configuration) and oscillator. Logic gates (OR,AND, NOT, NAND and NOR). Transistor as a switch.

Unit X: Communication Systems

Elements of a communication system (block diagram only); bandwidth of signals (speech, TV, and digital data); bandwidth of transmission medium. Propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere, sky, and space wave propagation. Need for modulation. Production and detection of an amplitude-modulated wave.

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Q: How many CUET exam centres can I choose?

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 2024 application form. However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city can be allotted to the candidates. Choice of CUET 2024 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 2024. Candidates must carefully choose the exam cities. No request for change in exam centre will be entertained once the admit cards are issued.

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.

CUET Physics Syllabus PDF Download

NTA releases the CUET Physics Syllabus online at nta.ac.in. Refer to the link below to download the CUET Physics Syllabus PDF:

CUET Physics Syllabus PDF Link

Also Download: CUET Physics Question Paper

CUET 2025 Physics Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
CUET Exam Conduction Body	National Testing Agency
Mode of the examination	Computer-based test mode
Language of exam	13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total number of Questions	50 questions
Duration of Exam	45 minutes
Negative marking	Yes
Marking Scheme	+5 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer
CUET Physics Mapping for Courses	B.Sc. in Physics B.Sc. in Applied Physics B.Sc. in Astrophysics

For better mapping of subjects, candidates must read Stream-wise Best UG Courses for Engineering, Science, Commerce, Arts.

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Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper

Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET Syllabus 2025 and CUET Question Papersfor the Language Paper, 29 Domain Subjects, and General Paper mentioned in the table below:

Download CUET Syllabus and CUET Question Paper PDF
Subjects	CUET Syllabus PDFs	CUET Question Paper PDFs
English	CUET English Syllabus	CUET English Question Paper
Biology	CUET Biology Syllabus	CUET Biology Question Paper
Accountancy/ Book Keeping	CUET Accountancy Syllabus	CUET Accountancy Question Paper
Business Studies	CUET Business Studies Syllabus	CUET Business Studies Question Paper
Chemistry	CUET Chemistry Syllabus	CUET Chemistry Question Paper
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices	CUET Computer Science Syllabus	CUET Computer Science Question Paper
Economics/ Business Economics	CUET Economics Syllabus	CUET Economics Question Paper
Engineering Graphics	CUET Engineering Graphics Syllabus	CUET Engineering Graphics Question Paper
Entrepreneurship	CUET Entrepreneurship Syllabus	CUET Entrepreneurship Question Paper
Geography/Geology	CUET Geography Syllabus	CUET Geography Question Paper
Home Science	CUET Home Science Syllabus	CUET Home Science Question Paper
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India	CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus	CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Question Paper
Legal Studies	CUET Legal Studies Syllabus	CUET Legal Studies Question Paper
Environmental Science	CUET Environmental Science Syllabus	CUET Environmental Science Question Paper
Mathematics	CUET Mathematics Syllabus	CUET Mathematics Question Paper
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga	CUET Physical Education Syllabus	CUET Physical Education Paper
Physics	CUET Physics Syllabus	CUET Physics Question Paper
Political Science	CUET Political Science Syllabus	CUET Political Science Question Paper
Psychology	CUET Psychology Syllabus	CUET Psychology Question Paper
Sociology	CUET Sociology Syllabus	CUET Sociology Question Paper
Teaching Aptitude	CUET Teaching Aptitude Syllabus	CUET Teaching Aptitude Question Paper
Agriculture	CUET Agriculture Syllabus	CUET Agriculture Question Paper
Mass Media/ Mass Communication	CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus	CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Question Paper
Anthropology	CUET Anthropology Syllabus	CUET Anthropology Question Paper
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts	CUET Fine Arts Syllabus	CUET Fine Arts Question Paper
Performing Arts	CUET Performing Arts Syllabus	CUET Performing Arts Question Paper
Sanskrit	CUET Sanskrit Syllabus	CUET Sanskrit Question Paper
History	CUET History Syllabus	CUET History Question Paper
Fashion Design	CUET Fashion Design Syllabus	CUET Fashion Design Question Paper
Tourism	CUET Tourism Syllabus	CUET Tourism Question Paper
General Test	CUET General Test Syllabus	CUET General Test Question Paper

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Recommended Books for CUET 2025 Physics Exam

NTA has already suggested NCERT books for different subjects of the CUET 2025 examination. NCERT books ideally are used for the preparation of CUET UG 2025 because they are exclusive of all the possible topics that might be asked in the CUET examination 2025. The list of appropriate books including NCERT books as well as other types of books and/or materials has been given below:

Concepts of Physics by HC Verma
Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey & Arihant Experts
Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker
Understanding Physics Series by D.C. Pandey

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How to Prepare for CUET Physics Exam 2025

The preparation strategy for CUET Physics is no different from other entrance exam preparation. Physics being a vast subject, candidates must strategically plan the preparation for the exam accordingly. Here are some of the salient preparation strategies for Physics.

Know the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: The first and foremost preparation strategy for any exam or subject is to know the exam pattern and syllabus. Once you know the structure, then it will be easier to decide on the preparation strategy.
Know the Important Chapters and Topics: Go through the previous years’ question papers and CUET UG Exam Analysis to understand the question types and the important topics, or those which carry a higher weightage. Focus on those areas which carry a higher weightage.
Identify Strengths and Weaknesses: By now, you must have completed the syllabus and identified your areas of strengths and weaknesses. Based on that, you have to decide which chapters to prepare thoroughly and which to leave out. Ideally, you should focus more on the areas of strength and leave out those in which you are not confident. However, before deciding on the topics to leave out, check the CUET Physics Chapter-wise Weightage or importance of those areas. In case your weak areas carry a high weightage, then you must try to improve them. In case of a lower weightage, you can leave them and concentrate on preparing for the stronger areas.
Practice and Solve Mock Tests and Question Papers: After the completion of the syllabus, the next step for CUET Physics preparation is to practice by taking regular CUET UG Mock Tests and solving the previous year’s question papers. Only practice is not enough. After taking tests, get those analyzed by mentors or teachers to understand the areas of improvement and how to be more accurate and manage time more effectively.

The CUET 2025 exam will be conducted in computer-based mode. The date and slot of the exam will be determined based on the programme or paper opted for by candidates. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of NTA to remain updated on the CUET 2025 Exam Notification.

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FAQs on CUET Physics Syllabus

Q. What is the syllabus for CUET Physics Exam?

Ans. The CUET Physics Syllabus includes topics from Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, and more as per the NCERT 12th standard curriculum.

Q. How many questions are there in CUET Physics Paper?

Ans. The CUET Physics Paper usually consists of 50 questions and the candidates are required to attempt 40 questions. Each correct answer usually carries 5 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect responses. The official CUET website provides detailed information on the exact question count and format for each year.

Q. How difficult is the CUET Physics exam?

Ans. The difficulty level of the CUET Physics exam is typically considered moderate to high. It is designed to test concepts from the 11th and 12th-grade NCERT syllabus, covering topics like Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, and Modern Physics. Students who have a strong understanding of basic concepts and good problem-solving skills can find the exam manageable. The multiple-choice questions require both conceptual understanding and quick calculations, making it challenging for some. Students can improve their performance by regularly practicing through mock tests and solving previous years' papers.

Q. Which subjects can I map with CUET Physics?

Ans. When mapping subjects with CUET Physics, students typically combine it with other science-related subjects depending on the course and university requirements. Common subject combinations for CUET Physics include:

Mathematics: For engineering or technical courses.
Chemistry: For science and engineering programs like B.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry.
Biology: For life sciences or medical-related courses.
Computer Science: For programs that blend physics with computational studies.
Environmental Science: For interdisciplinary courses involving environmental studies.

The ideal combination depends on the desired university program. So, candidates are advised to check university-wise CUET Subject Mapping.

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