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National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the CUET syllabus along with the information brochure. Candidates are recommended to go through the CUET 2025 syllabus to prepare well for the entrance exam. CUET 2025 exam will be held tentatively in third week of May 2025 in CBT mode. Candidates can go through CUET syllabus to learn important topics covered in the subjects under specific course eligibility. CUET exam mode of examination will be announced. Candidates will be able to choose up to five subjects for CUET, this would include three domain subjects, two languages and a general test.
Q: What is the syllabus of CUET?
Common Univeristy Entrance Test (CUET) result is released by National Testing Agency. CUET syllabus is divided into three sections viz., Languages, Domain Subject and General Test. CUET language section assesses candidate through reading comprehension (factual, literary, and narrative), literary aptitude and vocabulary. CUET syllabus second section- domain subject assesses the candidate's in depth knowledge on the subject he/she has opted for. CUET third section- general test includes general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, quantitative reasoning and logical and analytical reasoning. CUET syllabus is available now. Candidates can check the section wise detailed CUET syllabus here.
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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.
Upvote Q: What is the difficulty level of the CUET exam?
The difficulty level of the CUET exam ranges from moderate to tough. Since the CUET UG exam is held for multiple subjects and slots, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. Sometimes, the difficulty level may also vary for different slots. The difficulty level of exam is also relative and the same exam's level of difficulty may vary for different candidates. While for the well prepared candidates, the difficulty level will be low, for the underprepared students, the level of difficulty will be on the higher side.
Upvote Q: Is CUET syllabus based on CBSE syllabus?
No, CUET syllabus is not based on CBSE syllabus as claimed by Education Ministry in Rajya Sabha on August 02, 2023. The CUET exam is designed to assess the general understandig of the candidate in subjects he/she has opted for. CUET UG is on of the biggest UG entrance exam carnival conducted for admission in cebtral, state, private and deemed universities.
Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must check the detailed CUET syllabus and CUET question paper to become familiar with the important topics and type of questions asked in the exam.
Upvote CUET 2025 Syllabus Overview
The CUET 2025 syllabus is different for each subject. NTA releases CUET UG syllabus PDFs for each subject. Before checking the subject-wise syllabus, take a look at the highlights of the CUET UG syllabus in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Status of CUET UG 2024 Syllabus | Released |
| CUET Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Medium of Exam | 13 languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam |
| Total Number of Domain Subjects | 23 |
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CUET UG Syllabus 2025
Getting ready for the CUET UG 2025 exam? Well, it's crucial to understand what you'll be tested on. Knowing the main topics in each section will help you plan your study approach. Here, we break down the detailed syllabus for CUET UG 2025 in a way that's easy to grasp, so you can prepare effectively.
CUET UG Syllabus: Section 1A & 1B (Language)
Section 1 of CUET syllabus consists of Languages. Candidates will be able to opt for two languages. Check below to know the languages offered in CUET exam:
- The languages offered are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi and Urdu.
Questions from the Language Section of CUET syllabus will be from the following topics but are not limited to the following topics:
- Reading Comprehension: There will be three types of passages (maximum 300-350 words)
- Factual
- Narrative
- Literary
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Vocabulary
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CUET UG Syllabus: Section 2: Domain Specific
NTA offers 23 domain-specific subjects. The candidate will be able to choose up to five subjects as desired by the University. The domain-specific subjects and syllabus/question paper are as follows:
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CUET UG Syllabus: Section 3: General Test
The questions from the General Test section, which is optional, and mandatory for certain domain subjects, are given below:
- General Knowledge, Current Affairs
- General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability
- Reasoning (simple application of basic mathematical concepts, Quantitative Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration and Statistics)
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning
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CUET B.Sc. 2025 Syllabus Overview
Candidates willing to opt for B.Sc. course offered by CUET participating colleges, must check the B.Sc. course eligibility criteria and map the CUET subjects accordingly. The CUET subject mapping for CUET B.Sc. course may vary from university to university. Refer the table below to know the CUET B.Sc. syllabus highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Status of CUET B.Sc. Syllabus | Released |
| CUET Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Medium of Exam | 13 languages - English, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam |
| CUET B.Sc. Subject Mapping | B.Sc. Agriculture- Physics, Chemistry and Maths) OR (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) OR (Biology, Chemistry and Agriculture) OR (Math, Chemistry and Agriculture) B.Sc. Mathematics- Physics, Chemistry and Maths B.Sc. In Computer Science- Physics, Chemistry and Maths B.Sc. in Biology- Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
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CUET B.Sc. Syllabus 2025
Candidates applying for B.Sc. must ensure to check the B.Sc. eligibility criteria for the university they wish to apply to. B.Sc. is offered by 19 universities accepting CUET scores. Let’s look at the detailed CUET syllabus for B.Sc. below:
CUET Chemistry Syllabus
CUET Chemistry question paper will consist of 50 questions, out of which candidates will have to attempt 40 questions. Refer the table below for detailed syllabus for CUET Chemistry:
| Units |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 |
Solid State |
| Unit 2 |
Solutions |
| Unit 3 |
Electrochemistry |
| Unit 4 |
Chemical Kinetics |
| Unit 5 |
Surface Chemistry |
| Unit 6 |
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements |
| Unit 7 |
p- Block Elements |
| Unit 8 |
d and f Block Elements |
| Unit 9 |
Coordination Compounds |
| Unit 10 |
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
| Unit 11 |
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers |
| Unit 12 |
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids |
| Unit 13 |
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
| Unit 14 |
Biomolecules |
| Unit 15 |
Polymers |
| Unit 16 |
Chemistry in Everyday Life |
CUET Physics Syllabus
CUET Physics question paper will consist of 50 questions, out of which candidates will have to attempt 40 questions. Refer the table below for detailed syllabus for CUET Physics:
| Units |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 |
Electrostatics |
| Unit 2 |
Current Electricity |
| Unit 3 |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Unit 4 |
Electromagnetic Induction andAlternating Currents |
| Unit 5 |
Electromagnetic Waves |
| Unit 6 |
Optics |
| Unit 7 |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
| Unit 8 |
Atoms and Nuclei |
| Unit 9 |
Electronic Devices |
| Unit 10 |
Communication System |
CUET Mathematics Syllabus
CUET Mathematics question paper will be divided into two sections: A and B (B1 and B2). Section A will consist of 15 questions (All compulsory) and section B1 will consist of 35 Mathematics questions, out of which candidates will have to attempt 25 questions. B2 section will consist of 35 Applied Mathematics questions out which candidates must attempt 25 questions. Refer the table below to know the detailed syllabus for CUET Mathematics:
| Topics |
Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Section A |
|
| Algebra |
(i) Matrices and types of Matrices (ii) Equality of Matrices, transpose of a Matrix, Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrix (iii) Algebra of Matrices (iv) Determinants (v) Inverse of a Matrix (vi) Solving of simultaneous equations using Matrix Method |
| Calculus |
(i) Higher order derivatives (ii) Tangents and Normals (iii) Increasing and Decreasing Functions (iv). Maxima and Minima |
| Integration and its Application |
(i) Indefinite integrals of simple functions (ii) Evaluation of indefinite integrals (iii) Definite Integrals (iv). Application of Integration as area under the Curve |
| Differential Equation |
(i) Order and degree of differential equations (ii) Formulating and solving of differential equations with variable separable |
| Probability Distribution |
(i) Random variables and its probability distribution (ii) Expected value of a random variable (iii) Variance and Standard Deviation of a random variable (iv). Binomial Distribution |
| Linear Programming |
(i) Mathematical formulation of Linear Programming Problem (ii) Graphical method of solution for problems in two variables (iii) Feasible and infeasible regions (iv). Optimal feasible solution |
| Section B1- Mathematics |
|
| Unit 1- Relations and Functions |
1. Relations and Functions |
| Unit 2- Algebra |
Matrices and Determinants |
| Unit 3- Calculus |
Continuity and Differentiability Applications and Derivations Integrals Applications of the Integrals Differential Equation |
| Unit 4- Vectors and three dimensional Geometry |
1. Vectors 2. Three-dimensional Geometry
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| Unit 5- Linear Programming |
Introduction, related terminology such as constraints, objective function, optimization, different types of linear programming (L.P.) problems, mathematical formulation of L.P. problems, graphical method of solution for problems in two variables, feasible and infeasible regions, feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solutions (upto three non-trivial constraints). |
| Unit 6- Probability |
Multiplications theorem on probability. Conditional probability, independent events, total probability, Baye’stheorem. Random variable and its probability distribution, mean and variance of haphazard variable. Repeated independent (Bernoulli) trials and Binomial distribution. |
| Section B2- Applied Mathematics |
|
| Unit 1- Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications |
A. Modulo Arithmetic |
| Unit 2- Algebra |
A. Matrices and types of matrices |
| Unit 3- Calculus |
A. Higher Order Derivatives |
| Unit 4- Probability and Distribution |
A. Probability Distribution |
| Unit 5- Index Numbers and Time Based Data |
A. Index Numbers |
| Unit 6- Index Numbers And Time Based Data |
A. Population and Sample |
| Unit 7- Index Numbers And Time Based Data |
A. Time Series |
| Unit 8- Financial Mathematics |
A. Perpetuity, Sinking Funds |
| Unit 9- Linear Programming |
A. Introduction and related terminology |
CUET Biology Syllabus
CUET Biology question paper will consist of 50 questions, out of which candidates will have to attempt 40 questions. Refer the table below for detailed syllabus for CUET Biology:
| Units |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Reproduction |
Reproduction in organisms Sexual reproduction in flowering plants Human reproduction Reproductive Health |
| Unit 2: Genetics and Evolution |
Heredity and variation Molecular basis of inheritance Evolution |
| Unit 3: Biology and Human Welfare |
Health and disease Improvement in food production Microbes in human welfare |
| Unit 4: Biotechnology and its Application |
Principles and process of Biotechnology Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture |
| Unit 5: Ecology and environment |
Organisms and environment Ecosystems Biodiversity and its conservation Environmental issues |
CUET Agriculture Syllabus
CUET Agriculture question paper will consist of 50 questions, out of which candidates will have to attempt 40 questions. Refer the table below for detailed syllabus for CUET Agriculture:
| Units |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Agrometerology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Biochemistry, Microbiology |
| Unit 2: Livestock Production |
Scope and importance, care and management, artificial insemination |
| Unit 3: Crop Production |
Introduction, Soil, Soil fertility, Fertilizers and Manures, Irrigation and Drainage, Weed control, crops |
| Unit 4: Horticulture |
Importance of fruits and vegetables in human diet, Orchard, fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc. |
CUET Computer Science Syllabus
CUET Computer Science question paper will contain two sections i.e. Section A and Section B [B1
and B2]. Section A will have 15 questions covering both i.e. Computer Science/Informatics Practices which will be compulsory for all candidates. Section B1 will have 35 questions from Computer Science out of which 25 questions need to be attempted. Section B2 will have 35 questions purely from Informatics Practices out of which 25 question will be attempted. Check below to know the CUET Computer Science syllabus:
Section A:
- Exception and File Handling in Python
- Database Concepts
- Structured Query Language
- Computer Networks
Section B1:
- Exception and File Handling in Python
- Stack
- Queue
- Searching
- Sorting
- Understanding Data
- Database Concepts
- Structured Query Language
- Computer Networks
Section B2:
- Database Query using SQL
- Data Handling using Pandas – I
- Data Handling using Pandas – II
- Plotting Data using Matplotlib
- Introduction to Computer Networks
- Societal Impacts
- Data Communication
- Security Aspects
CUET 2025 Exam Pattern
According to the CUET 2025 pattern, the exam is divided into three sections. In the first section, the Language Skills of candidates will be tested through Reading Comprehension passage questions. The second section of CUET exam pattern will be based on the subject opted for and the third section is on GK, Current Affairs, Mathematics, and Logical and Analytical Reasoning. The table below shows the exam structure.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Question Types |
|---|---|---|
| Section IA (Language) |
To be updated |
Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary) |
| Section IB |
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| Section II (Domain Subject) |
To be updated |
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| Section III (General Test) |
To be updated |
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