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CUET 2025 exam will likely be held in Computer Based Test Mode in May/June 2025The CUET Sociology Syllabus covers important topics such as the Structure of Indian Society, Social Inequality, Social Change, and Social Movements. Read the article below to get an idea of important topics and the weightage of each topic based on the previous year's CUET Sociology question paper.

CUET Sociology Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage

CUET Sociology Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage

CUET Sociology Important Topics & Chapter Wise Weightage: The CUET Sociology Syllabus is provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in PDF form. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) consists of three sections; Section I (including Language Paper), Section II (including Domain Papers), and Section III (including General Test). CUET Sociology is one of the 23 CUET domain subjects. Candidates preparing for the CUET UG 2025, can download CUET Syllabus and CUET Question Papers for all subjects from nta.ac.in. NTA has not yet released CUET 2025 Application Form and CUET 2025 exam dates. Candidates are advised to regularly check NTA's official website for CUET Datesheet 2025 and exam-related updates. Read the below article to learn about the important topics to focus on and their weightage according to the previous year's CUET Sociology Question Paper.

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Q:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?

A:

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET sample papers and previous year question papers candidates can get the direct link on this website. To download the CUET question papers candidates must refer the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the link provided- CUET Question Paper

Step 2- Scroll down the page and look for the subject to download the question paper for

Step 3- Click on the tab download

Step 4- Create the login credentials for new registrations

Step 5- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID

Step 6- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.

Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?

A:

CUET UG Language section will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt 40 out of 50 question in CUET UG exam. The language section will assess candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam. Candidates will be given duration of 45 minutes to attend this section of CUET UG. 

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

A:

The CUET questions are objective and carries multiple choices (MCQs). Each question will have four answer options. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2025 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, they will get full marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. Before the final submission, they can change the answer option in case they realise that they have entered a wrong answer option earlier.

CUET Sociology Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates can refer to the table given below for the Sociology CUET UG 2025 exam pattern.

Features

Details

Number of questions

50 (all compulsory)

Maximum Score

250

Type of question

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

CUET Sociology exam duration

60 minutes

CUET marking scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

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CUET UG Sociology Syllabus 2025

Aspirants planning to take the CUET exam must first understand the CUET Sociology Syllabus.

Units

Topics

Unit 1: Structure of Indian Society

  • Introducing Indian Society: Colonialism, Nationalism, Class, and Community
  • Demographic Structure
  • Rural-Urban Linkages and Divisions

Unit 2: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change

  • Family and Kinship
  • The Caste System
  • Tribal Society
  • The Market as a Social Institution

Unit 3: Social Inequality and Exclusion

  • Caste Prejudice, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes
  • The marginalization of Tribal Communities
  • The Struggle for Women’s Equality
  • The Protection of Religious Minorities
  • Caring for the Differently Abled       

Unit 4: The Challenges of Unity in Diversity

  • Problems of Communalism, Regionalism, Casteism, and Patriarchy
  • Role of the State in a Plural, and Unequal Society
  • What We Share

Unit 5: Process of Social Change in India

  • Process of Structural Change: Colonialism, Industrialisation, Urbanisation
  • Process of Cultural Change: Modernization, Westernisation, Sanskritisation, Secularisation
  • Social Reform Movements and Laws

Unit 6: Social Change and the Polity

  • The Constitution as an instrument of Social Change
  • Parties, Pressure Groups, and Democratic Politics
  • Panchayati Raj and the Challenges of Social Transformation

Unit 7: Social Change and the Economy

  • Land Reforms, the Green Revolution, and Agrarian Society
  • From Planned Industrialisation to Liberalisation
  • Changes in the Class Structure

Unit 8: Arenas of Social Change

  • Media and Social Change
  • Globalization and Social Change

Unit 9: New Arenas of Social Change

  • Media and Social Change
  • Globalization and Social Change       

Unit 10: Social Movements

  • Class-Based Movements: Workers, Peasants
  • Caste-Based Movements: Dalit Movement, Backward Castes, Trends in Upper Caste Responses
  • Women’s Movements in Independent India
  • Tribal Movements
  • Environmental Movements

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CUET UG Sociology Chapter Wise Weightage

Refer to the below table to learn about the CUET Sociology topics and the expected number of questions for each topic.

Chapters/Topics Number of Questions
Introducing Indian Society 2
Demographic Structure and Social Change 3
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 5
Market as Social Institution 1
Pattern of Social Inequality and Exclusion 7
Challenges to Cultural Diversity 4
Structural Change 3
Cultural Change – CASE STUDY – 5 Easy 6
Story of Indian Democracy 3
Change and Development in Rural Society 3
Change and Development in Industrial Society 1
Globalisation and Social Change – Case Study – All 5 Easy 6
Social Movement 4
Mass Media and Communication 2
Total 50

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Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?

A:

CUET UG section I and section II, consisting of the language and domain-wise subjects are compulsory to attempt. On the other hand, the third section consisting of General Knowledge and aptitude questions is not compulsory to attempt unless it is the requirement of the programme the candidate has applied for. Candidates will have to choose the subjects while filling the CUET UG application form. In case candidates do not opt for the General Test, then they will be evaluated only based on their performance in Section 1 and Section 2 as per the requirement of the course and university that candidate has applied for. NTA will use the normalisation method to score candidates and universities will prepare the merit lists accordingly. 

Q:   Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?

A:

Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers several valuable benefits exam preparation:

  1. Familiarity with Exam Pattern: CUET question papers from past years provide insight into the format, structure, and types of questions that commonly appear in the exam.

  2. Understanding Question Types: By solving previous year's CUET question papers, candidates can identify recurring question types and patterns.

  3. Assessment of Preparedness: Practicing with CUET question papers helps candidates assess their strengths and weaknesses.

  4. Time Management: CUET is a time-bound exam with strict time limits. Solving CUET question papers within the allotted time helps candidates develop effective time management strategies.

  5. Improvement in Speed and Accuracy: Regularly solving CUET question papers enhances problem-solving skills, speed, and accuracy. 

  6. Reduced Stress: The more candidates practice, the more confident and relaxed one feels on the actual exam day, reducing test anxiety and improving your overall performance.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

A:

CUET questions are objective and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) type. The number of questions will vary for each subject or section and paper. There will not be any descriptive question type for CUET UG 2025. Candidates can check the below table to know about CUET Exam Structure:

Section

Number of Questions

Duration

Question Types

Section IA

50 questions

60 Minutes

Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary)

Section II

50 questions

60 Minutes

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only

Section III

50 questions

60 minutes

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Q:   When are CUET previous year question papers released?

A:

CUET previous year question papers have been released for CUET 2024. National Testing Agency releases the CUET previous year question papers for all subjects and languages. Candidates preparing for CUET must download the previous year question papers to become familiar with the CUET exam pattern and the difficulty level of the question paper. NTA releases the CUET question papers for Languages, Domain subjects and General test seperately. No pre registrations are required to download the CUET previous year question papers. 

CUET 2025 will be scheduled tentatively in May/June in CBT mode. CUET previous year question papers for 2024 is available for downlaod. Candidates can download the CUET 2024 question papers here

Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper

Candidates preparing for the Common University Entrance Test can download the CUET UG Syllabus and CUET Question Papers for the subjects 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
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
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 
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
General Test CUET General Test Syllabus  CUET General Test Question Paper

CUET Sociology Preparation Tips

Aspirants planning to appear in the CUET Sociology 2025 exam, can go through the steps given below to get an idea of the important tips related to CUET exam preparation: 

  • Begin by reviewing the detailed CUET Sociology Syllabus to identify key topics and themes.
  • Focus on gaining a deep understanding of sociological theories and concepts.
  • Initally cover the NCERT books, and then consider other recommended sociology books for advanced understanding.
  • Solve CUET previous years' question papers and CUET UG mock tests to know the exam pattern, types of questions asked, and difficulty level of CUET exam.
  • Go through CUET Previous Years' Question Papers, find out the most commonly asked questions, and formulate a study schedule for CUET preparations accordingly.

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