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CUET 2025 syllabus for the domain-specific subjects is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the information brochure. Candidates are recommended to go through the CUET syllabus for their particular course thoroughly in order to prepare well for the entrance exam. CUET UG 2025 exam will be held from May 15 to May 31, 2025. Candidates can go through the same to get a brief idea of the topics that will be covered in the Common Entrance Test.
The CUET syllabus 2025 will be the same as the Class 12 syllabus. As compared to other top UG entrance exam, which includes the syllabus of both Class 11 and Class 12, CUET UG syllabus is only of Class 12. Hence, students who are preparing and appearing for the Board exams or the other national-level competitive entrance exams like JEE Main or NEET will find it easy to complete and grasp the CUET UG 2025 syllabus.
CUET UG 2025 Syllabus Overview
The CUET UG 2025 syllabus is different for each subject. NTA has released the CUET UG syllabus 2025 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 |
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Status of CUET UG 2025 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 | 29 |
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 brings the exam structure.
Section |
Number of Questions |
Question Types |
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Section IA (Language) |
40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language |
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) |
35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50 |
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Section III (General Test) |
50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 |
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CUET 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. Section 1 is divided into two parts- A and B consisting of 13 and 20 languages, respectively. Check below to know the languages offered in CUET exam:
- The languages offered under Section 1A of CUET are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi and Urdu.
- For Section 1B, the languages include French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, and Chinese.
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
CUET UG Syllabus: Section 2: Domain Specific
NTA offers 29 domain-specific subjects. The candidate will be able to choose any subject as desired by the University. The domain-specific subjects and syllabus 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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Q: Can I opt for several subjects in section II of CUET to apply for various courses?
Yes, an CUET applicant can opt for one or more combinations of the following:
- Section IA and I B: Language Test
- Section II: Domain subject test
- Section III: General Test
Candidates will be able to opt up to a maximum of six subjects in order to apply to different applicable courses that require these subjects for being eligible for admissions. Candidates must ensure that they have studied these subjects in 12th grade or as prescribed by a particular University under their eligibility conditions for a particular programme.
Q: Does the CUET syllabus also include chapters from Class 11?
No, the CUET 2025 syllabus does not include the chapters or topics from Class 11 syllabus. The exam, which is conducted for multiple subjects and languages, has to be prepared by completing the Class 12 syllabus only. NTA has also released the subject-wise syllabus of the CUET UG 2025 exam, which will be held in third week of May in hybrod mode. However, students may refer to the Class 11 syllabus for better conceptual clarity and to make the base of the domain subjects stronger. But as far as the actual syllabus is concerned, it will only be based on Class 12 CBSE or NCERT syllabus.
Q: In CUET UG domain specific subjects, the UG course I wish to pursue is not available. What should I do?
Candidates are advised to check the University where the desired UG course is offered and check the eligibity test to appear for admission to the university. Follow the steps below to check the eligibility test:
Follow the Steps given below:
- Open List of University provided at the official website of NTA CUET UG
- Select the University and Courses where candidate intend to take admission. Visit the Website (s) of the University and check the eligibility criteria for the courses in which candidate intend to take admission (required Test/Subjects for appearing in CUET (UG). This should be noted down for all University/ Universities and Courses where candidate intend to take admission.
- Select the required Test/Subjects for appearing in CUET (UG) while filling the application form.
FAQs Regarding CUET Syllabus
Check frequently asked questions on CUET syllabus below:
Q: What is the CUET UG syllabus for general test?
CUET UG general test will cover the topics from the following:
- 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
Candidates preparing for the general test of CUET UG are advised to stay updated with the current affairs by reading the newspapers and magazines. Candidates must gather study materials to prepare for the syllabus of General test and practice ample questions to become familiar with the type of questions asked in this section. Download the CUET UG question paper now.
Q: What is CUET UG passing marks?
There are no prescribed passing marks for CUET UG. In order to know if a candidate has passed the CUET 2025 exam or not or is eligible for admission to desired course and university, they are required to check the passing marks released by the colleges/university seperately. After the declaration of CUET result, all the colleges or universities will release the course-wise passing marks or CUET UG cutoff, which will be used for shortlisting candidates for admission to UG courses.
On the basis of the cut off released by the CUET participating universities and candidates meeting the criteria will be offered amdission to UG courses.
Q: What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
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.
Q: How do I prepare for CUET UG and Board examinations?
The syllabus for CUET UG domain subjects will be based on class 12th to reduce the stress of preparing for both the exams. To prepare for CUET UG and Board examination, here are few important tips:
- Start early preparation for CUET UG and board exams. This will give you enough time to cover the syllabus, practice the questions, and get familiar with the exam pattern.
- Create a study plan: Once you are familiar with the syllabus for both exams, create a study plan that will help you cover all the topics in a systematic manner. Make sure to allocate enough time for each subject and topic.
- Focus on the subjects that you are struggling with. Consider taking a few practice CUET UG tests to see where you stand.
- Manage your time effectively. Practice answering questions under timed conditions so that you can get used to the pressure of the exam.
- Use the right resources. There are many resources available to help you prepare for the CUET UG and board exams. These include NCERT textbooks, practice questions, and mock tests. Use the resources that work best for you and that will help you improve your knowledge and skills.
Q: Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?
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: What is a good score in CUET UG?
On analysing the CUET UG cut off for the academic year 2024-25, scoring above 700 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Candidates scoring above 700 may fall in the category of 95+ percentile. Candidates can get admission to top universities like University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and other top central universities in the desired course. Given below is the range that is considered good for admission to top universities:
- Very Good Score: 700 and above
- Good Score: 650 and above
Score range between 400-649 is considered an average score. Admission on the basis of the average score can et into any decent college in India accepting CUET scores.
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