CUET PG Syllabus 2025: Download Subject-wise Syllabus PDF

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CUET PG Syllabus 2025 will be released by NTA, the exam officials in the month of December, tentatively. Aspirants appearing for the CUET PG 2025 exam must prepare through the specified CUET PG 2025 syllabus by the examination body. The syllabus provides a common platform for assessing candidates' knowledge and abilities, ensuring fairness and transparency in the admission process.

Candidates should also check the CUET PG exam pattern 2025 to know the structure and types of questions that will be asked in the examination and the depth of covering the CUET PG 2025 syllabus will then be based on that. Both the syllabus and exam pattern play a pivotal role in the CUET PG 2025 preparation strategy. 

Based on the CUET PG 2025 Syllabus topics, aspirants can start their preparation following the standard topics CUET PG 2025 Important Books. The CUET PG  syllabus 2025 will be broadly based on the graduation level and candidates can expect some questions of higher analytical and practical approach.

Also Read: CUET PG Important Topics: Check Course & Subject-wise Weightage Analysis 

Candidates can find the detailed CUET PG Syllabus for different domains here on this page like the CUET PG syllabus for MBA, CUET PG psychology syllabus, CUET PG economics syllabus, cuet msc zoology syllabus and many other subjects. Candidates can also check the CUET PG 2025 dates of the upcoming admission process on Shiksha article.

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Q:   Where can I get the CUET PG Syllabus?

A:

CUET PG 2025 Examination is expected to be scheduled in the month of June 2025. Now that there is ample time for the CUET PG 2025 aspirants to preapare for the examination, candidates can go through the detailed CUET PG 2025 syllabus in order to ace the examination.

As, NTA has not released the CUET PG 2025 syllabus, therefore aspirants are left with the option of going through the CUET PG 2023 syllabus. It is highly expected that CUET PG syllabus doesn't change year to year, so candidates are suggested to either go to the CUET 2024 official website and search for CUET PG syllabus there.

For better ease in accessing the CUET PG 2025 syllabus, candidates can check the CUET PG 2025 (Expected) syllabus stream wise and then subject wise here on this page for free. Candidates can also refer to the CUET Samarth website to check and download the CUET 2025 website for the entire gamut of subjects and syllabus.

 

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of CUET PG exam?

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The CUET PG exam difficulty level is depicted in the range of moderate to high. CUET PG examination is conducted into various streams and master's subjects, therefore it is difficult to say the difficulty level of the examination subject wise. However, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. 

The difficulty level of the exam also differs from subject to subject. As compared to the other national level entrance exam like IIT JAM, ISI Admission Test, GATE-B, IISER Entrance exam, JEST, NEST examination, the level of CUET PG examination is comparatively low-level. Candidates can expect the high difficulty level of the examination in comparison to State level entrance examinations like- GNDU, UPCATET, SHIATS, MCAER-CET, RUASAT, OUAT.

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Q:   Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?

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Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will be introduced for admission into UG/ PG programmes in Central and participating Universities for academic session 2025-26. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will
provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from NorthEast and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities. 

The CUET PG 2025 examination will be conducted by the examination authority i.e., NTA (National Testing Agency) in the various CUET PG examination centres across the nation and also to short listed foreign countries. The Syllabus for the master's courses for which the examination will be conducted is set by the exam conducting authority, which is National Testing Agency here. The subject experts after taking all the probable suggestions from all the participating universities, will set the syllabus for the master's degree programmes on the basis of what students have studied in their under graduate courses.

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Q:   How many subjects can be opted in CUET PG while filling the application form?

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CUET PG 2024 examination is expected to be scheduled in the month of June, 2024. Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG exam will be able to fill the online application form in the month March 2024. While filling up the CUET PG online application form, test taker can select only one subject in one slot of the examination day. However, from the previous year academic year, they were able to choose a maximum of 20 test paper codes in all.

Before choosing the multiple subjects for the examination, candidates are advised to check the minimal education eligibility criteria for the particular course candidate has applied for. Also check the university specific subject criteria for the subject a candidate wants to appear for.

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CUET PG Syllabus 2025 Highlights

CUET PG 2025 syllabus will be released by the NTA, the exam conducting body on its official website. Candidates preparing for the CUET PG 2025 exam can go through the CUET PG syllabus 2025 highlights below to understand the nature of the exam:

Particulars Description
Full Form Common University Entrance Test for Post Graduation (CUET PG)
Exam Conducting Body NTA (National Testing Agency)
Category CUET PG Syllabus 2025
Syllabus release date December, tentatively
Exam Pattern Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Number of Questions 75
Marking Scheme +4 (Correct Answer), -1 (Incorrect Answer)
Medium
  • In general Hindi/ English
  • Different languages for language courses
Total Marks 300

CUET PG 2025 List of MSc Subject Courses

Candidates can check the below table for all the CUET PG 2025 MSc Subject Courses for which the examination will be concluded. The MSc subject course code is also mentioned, which will be helpful for the aspirants while downloading the previous year question paper and choosing the subject course while filling out the CUET PG application form.

QP Code Subjects
SCQP01 Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology;
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry,Agriculture Technology (Informatics),
SCQP02 Agro-forestry
SCQP03 Microbiology/Applied Microbiology
SCQP04 Architecture and Planning,Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & Regional
Planning
SCQP05 Biochemistry,Anatomy,Pharmacology,Bio Science
SCQP06 Bioinformatics,Food Science and Nutrition,Bio Science - Bioinformatics,
SCQP07 Botany, Bio Sciences
SCQP08 Biochemistry,Anatomy,Pharmacology,Bio Science
SCQP09 Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Big Data Analytics, Cyber, Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, etc.
SCQP10 Criminology
SCQP11 Environmental Sciences/Studies,Ecology etc
SCQP12 Food Science and Technology, Nutrition,Food Processing and Management,Food Safety and Quality Control etc.
SCQP13 Forensic Science
SCQP14 Geology , Earth Sciences,Applied Geology
SCQP15 Geophysics
SCQP16 Horticulture,Forestry & Biodiversity,Seed Science & Technology,Plant
Breeding,Agronomy,Genetics,Fruit Science, Floriculture, Vegetable Science etc
SCQP17 Life Science-Molecular Biology,Biotechnology,Microbiology,Biochemistry,Botany,Bioinformatics,Molecular
Medicine,Zoology,Biomedical Engineering & Science,Virology and Immunology,
Optometry,Bio-Physics,Genetics,Health Science,
SCQP18 Material Science
SCQP19 Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,Electronics
SCQP20 Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics etc
SCQP21 MPT
SCQP22 Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences
SCQP23 Pharmacy-Pharmacology,Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics,
Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Analysis etc.
SCQP24 Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences, Electronics, Applied Physics, Applied Physics + Electronics Engineering
SCQP25 Plant Biotechnology
SCQP26 Soil Science - Soil & Water Conservation
SCQP27 Statistics , Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Science and Applied Statistics etc
SCQP28 Zoology, Sericulture, Human Genetics
SCQP29 Atmospheric Science
SCQP30 Animal Science (Poultry)

 

CUET PG Syllabus 2025

CUET PG 2025 syllabus consists of all the important subject-related topics that will be inculcated by the CUET PG exam authorities point of view. The syllabus has been framed by the examination conducting authority for the UG passout students to test their depth of knowledge in the particular domain in which they have taken the examination. CUET PG 2025 is designed according to what students has studied in the particular subject's under graduate course. This section will be comprise the detailing of CUET PG syllabus:

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 PDF
Horticulture CUET PG Horticulture Syllabus PDF 
Forensic Science and Criminology CUET PG Forensic Science & Criminology Syllabus PDF
History CUET PG History SyllabuS PDF
MA Social Work CUET PG MSW Syllabus PDF 
MBA CUET PG MBA Syllabus PDF 
MA CUET PG MA Syllabus PDF 
MTech CUET PG MTech Syllabus PDF 
MCA CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF 
Languages CUET PG Langugaes Syllabus PDF 
BEd Courses CUET BEd Syllabus 2025 
Geography CUET PG Geography Syllabus 2025 

CUET PG Syllabus: Domain Wise

Candidates can find the CUET PG Syllabus- Domain Wise from below:

Domain PDF Download
Acharya Download Here
Common Download Here
Humanities Download Here
Languages Download Here
MTech Download Here
Science Download Here

 

CUET PG Syllabus 2025: Question Paper Medium

Candidates can go through the information provided here for the CUET PG Question Paper Medium:

  • Languages papers will be in the concerned language except Linguistics which will be in English.
  • The candidate can choose a General paper as a Subject. The comprehension part of these papers would be in English or Hindi as chosen by the candidate during registration.
  • Languages papers will be in the concerned language except Linguistics which will be in English.
  • M.Tech/Higher Sciences would be in English only.
  •  Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except for Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan.
  • Humanities, Sciences and Common papers would be bilingual (English & Hindi).
  • The English version of the questions in the question papers except languages and Acharya, will be taken as final.

CUET PG 2025 Science Syllabus: Subject Wise

As NTA is yet to release the CUET PG syllabus 2025 and considering that the tendency of NTA to change the CUET PG syllabus is merely low. Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG 025 exam can go through the previous year's syllabus. Here is the CUET PG 2025 MSc syllabus for the courses which come under the Science domain. NTA has divided the science stream subjects into 30 question paper codes. Candidates can refer to the CUET PG science syllabus 2025 pdf download from here:

Question Paper Code Syllabus PDF Download
Agricultural Science (SCQP01) Syllabus for Agricultural Science
Agro-forestry (SCQP02) Syllabus for Agro-forestry
 Applied Microbiology (SCQP03) Syllabus for Applied Microbiology
Architecture and Planning (SCQP04) Syllabus for Architecture and Planning
Biochemistry (SCQP05) Syllabus for Biochemistry
Bioinformatics (SCQP06) Syllabus for Bio-Informatics
Botany (SCQP07) Syllabus for Botany
Chemistry (SCQP08) Syllabus for Chemistry
Computer Science and Information Technology (SCQP09)  Syllabus for Computer Science and Information Technology
Criminology (SCQP10) Syllabus for Criminology
Environmental Sciences/Studies(SCQP11) Syllabus for Environmental Sciences/Studies
Food Science and Technology (SCQP12) Syllabus for Food Science and Technology
Forensic Science (SCQP13) Syllabus for Forensic Science
Geology, Earth Sciences (SCQP14) Syllabus for Geology, Earth Sciences
Geophysics (SCQP15) Syllabus for Geophysics
Horticulture, Forestry, Seed Science, Rural Technology, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Genetics(SCQP16) Syllabus for Horticulture, Forestry, Seed Science, Rural Technology, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Genetics
Life Sciences (SCQP17) Syllabus for Life Sciences
Material Science(SCQP18) Syllabus for Material Science
Mathematics (SCQP19) Syllabus for Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Technology(SCQP20) Syllabus for Medical Laboratory Technology
Physiotherapy (SCQP21) Syllabus for Physiotherapy
Nanoscience/ Integrative Biosciences (SCQP22) Syllabus for Nanoscience/ Integrative Biosciences
Pharmacy (SCQP23) Syllabus for Pharmacy
Physics (SCQP24) Syllabus for Physics
Plant Biotechnology (SCQP25) Syllabus for Plant Biotechnology
Statistics (SCQP27) Syllabus for Statistics
Zoology(SCQP28) Syllabus for Zoology
Atmosphe(SCQP04)ric Science (SCQP29 ) Syllabus for Atmospheric Science

 

 

Q:   What is the CUET PG MBA Syllabus for General Aptitude/ Reasoning Section?

A:

CUET PG MBA general test the following important topics: 

  • General Knowledge which covers the current affairs, some topics from general science, history, geography, environment, political science.
  • 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 PG are advised to stay updated with the current affairs by reading the newspapers and magazines.

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Q:   What are the factors upon which CUET PG exam difficulty level depends?

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The CUET PG exam difficulty level is depicted in the range of moderate to high. CUET PG examination is conducted into various streams and master's subjects, therefore it is difficult to say the difficulty level of the examination subject wise. However, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. 

Here are some factors upon which CUET PG examination level depends:

  1. First and foremost the exam difficulty level depends upon the preparation done by the appearing candidates.
  2. The level of questions aked by the exam authority during the examination. Some questions asked in the examination are highly miscellaneous, which increases the difficulty level of the question paper. 
  3. Difficulty level factors also depends upon the number of seats the participating university is offering, or whether the number of applicants for the particular subjects are high. Difficulty level also depends on the demand of the course among the students across the country. For example- MSc Mathematics course is highly popular among the BSc undergraduates, therefore the number of applicants for the same will be high, also the cut off of MSc Maths will be high of reputed/High NIRF ranking institutes.
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Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET PG 2024 question paper?

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NTA, National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The exam syllabus, structure of the examination is set by the NTA for the ongoing academic session. 

On the basis of previous year's trends it is highly expected that NTA will set the CUET PG 2024 structure in such a way that the examination will have 2 sections to be attempted by the candidates. The section I of the examintion will be General Aptitude specific and Section II will be subject domain specific which depends upon the subject choose by the candidates while filling up the CUET PG 2024 examination. There is no complusion in attempting any question asked in the examination. However, it is being advised not to attempt the questions for which candiates are not sure about their answer. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer marked by the candidates.

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CUET PG 2025 Humanities Syllabus

Candidates preparing for CUET PG 2025 exam in arts domain can check the CUET PG 2025 humanities syllabus from below:

QP Code

 Subjects

Download Syllabus PDF 

 

HUQP01

Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology Heritage Management,Conservation

Preservation and Heritage Management etc.

Syllabus for Ancient Indian History, Culture & Architecture

HUQP02

Anthropology

Syllabus for Anthropology

HUQP03

Applied Arts

Syllabus for Applied Arts

HUQP04

Art and Aesthetics

Syllabus for ART AND AESTHETICS

 

HUQP05

Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts,

Folk and Performing Arts and Culture, Dramatics, Rabindra Nritya etc.

Syllabus for Dance

HUQP06

Dev. and Labour Studies

Syllabus for Development and Labour Studies

HUQP07

Fine Arts - Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History & Visual Studies, Mural etc.

Syllabus for Fine Arts

HUQP08

Geography

Syllabus for Geography

HUQP09

History and Archaeology, Ancient Indian History, Culture etc.

Syllabus for History

HUQP10

History of Art, Archaeology Heritage Management etc.

Syllabus for History of Art

 

HUQP11

Home Science-Food & Nutrition,Nutrition and Health,Human Development & Childhood

Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science etc.

Syallbus for Home Science

HUQP12

Music- Karnatak

Syllabus for karnatak music-vocala and instrumental

HUQP13

Museology

Syllabus for museology

HUQP14

Music - Hindustani

Syllabus for hindustani-music-vocal-instrumental

HUQP15

Painting

Syllabus for painting

HUQP16

Philosohy

Syllabus for philosophy

HUQP17

Plastic Arts

Syllabus for plastic-arts

HUQP18

Political Science,Public Administration,Human Rights,Politics and International Relations etc.

Syllabus for political-science

HUQP19

Pottery & Ceramics

Syllabus for pottery-and-ceramic

HUQP20

Psychology ,Applied Psychology,Health Psychology etc.

Syllabus for psychology

HUQP21

Social Work, Urban & Rural Community Development etc.

Syllabus for social-work

HUQP22

Sociology, Peace and Conflict Studies and Management,

Syllabus for sociology

HUQP23

Textile Design, Folk and Performing Arts and Culture etc.

Syllabus fot textile-design

HUQP24

Theatre

Syllabus for theatre

HUQP25

Music- Percussion

Syllabus for music-percussion

HUQP26

Rabindra Sangit

Syllabus for rabindra-sangit

 

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CUET PG 2025 MTech/ Higher Sciences Syllabus

Candidates preparing for CUET PG 2025 exam in MTech domain can check the CUET PG 2025 MTech/Higher Sciences syllabus from below:

QP Code

 Subjects

Syllabus PDF Download

MTQP01

Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering,Thermal Engineering,

chemical thermal and polymer engineering

MTQP02

Civil, Structural & Transport Engg.

civil structural and Transport-engineering

MTQP03

Dairy Technology

diary-technology

 

MTQP04

Data Science, Artifical Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science,Computer Sciences &

Engineering/Technology,Information Technology etc.

data science artificial intelligence cyber security-etc

 

MTQP05

Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering,Digital Communication,Micro

Electronics Engg ,VLSI Design,Microwave Electronics,

electronics communication and information engineering

MTQP06

Food Engineering and Technology

food engineering and technology 

MTQP07

Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing & Industrial,Tool Engineering etc.

mechanical engineering

MTQP08

Nano Science/Nano Technology, Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing,

nanoscience 

MTQP09

Nanoelectronics/Material Sciencs

nanoelectronics

MTQP10

Electrical, Power,Energy Engineering,Green Energy Technology etc.

electrical power and energy engineering

MTQP11

Water Engineering and Management,Agricultural Engineering etc.

water engineering management

MTQP12

Textile Engneering

textile engineering

 

CUET PG 2025 Acharya Syllabus

Candidates preparing for CUET PG 2025 exam in Acharya domain can check the CUET PG 2025 Acharya syllabus from below:

QP Code

 Subjects

Syllabus PDF Download

ACQP01

Shiksha Shastri B.Ed.

shiksha shastri-b.ed

ACQP02

Shiksha Acharya M.Ed.

shiksha acharya-m.ed

ACQP03

Agama

agama 

ACQP04

Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English)

baudha darshan or buddhist studies trilingual-acqp

ACQP07

Dharmashastra (BHU)

dharmashastra

ACQP08

Hindu Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English))

hindu studies bilingual

ACQP09

Indian Knowledge System

indian knowledge system only in sanskrit

ACQP10

Jain Darshan (BHU)

jain darshan

ACQP11

Jyotish -Falit (BHU)

jyotish falit

ACQP13

Krishna Yajurveda (BHU)

krishna yajurveda

ACQP14

Nyaya Vaisheshika

nyaya vaisheshika

ACQP15

Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha

phalit jyotish and siddhant jyotish

ACQP16

Puranetihas

puranetihasa

ACQP17

Rigveda

rigveda

ACQP18

Sahitya (BHU)

sahitya

ACQP19

Sahitya (Alankara and Kavya varga)

sahitya alankara and kavya varga

ACQP20

Samveda

samveda acqp

ACQP21

Shukla Yajurveda (BHU)

shukla yajurveda

ACQP22

Veda

 

ACQP23

Vedanta (BHU)

vedanta

ACQP24

Vedanta, Sarvadarshan, Mimansa,Nyaya etc.

vedanta sarvadarshan mimansa nyaya-etc.

ACQP25

Vyakaran (BHU)

vyakaran

ACQP26

Vyakarana & Sabdabodha Systems

vyakarana and shabdabodha system

 

CUET PG 2025 Common Subjects Syllabus

Candidates can check the CUET PG 2025 syllabus of BEd, Agri-Business Management, LLB, MEd, and other PG programmes that are covered under Common domain from here:

QP Code Subjects Syllabus PDF Download

COQP01

Agri-Business Management

Agribusiness Management

COQP02

Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems

applied geography and geoinformatics

 COQP03

B.Ed, B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated, B. Ed. (HI),B. Ed. (ID),B. Ed. (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension etc.

BEd

COQP04

B.Ed. Humanities and Social Sciences

BEd-humanities and social science

COQP05

B.Ed. Languages

BEd-languages

COQP06

B.Ed. Science

BEd-mathematics

COQP07

B.Ed.Mathematics

BEd.-science

 COQP08

Commerce,Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc.

commerce

COQP09

Disaster Studies

Disaster-studies

COQP10

Economics,Financial Economics,Business Economics,Rural Economics etc.

Economics

COQP11

General, LLB,Bachelor of Library & Information Science (One Year),Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies , Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology,Digital Society,Finance & Taxation,Physical Education,Textile Design,Hospitality and Tourism, Management,Gender Studies etc.

general paper

 COQP12

General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management,Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc.

general paper-MBA,etc

COQP13

Library & Information Science

Library information science

COQP14

LLM

law-llm

COQP15

M.Ed.

masters of education

COQP16

MA Education

MA education

COQP17

Mass Communication and Journalism

mass communication and journalism

COQP18

Physical Education

physical education

COQP19

Public Health

Public health

COQP20

Sports- Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Biomechanics etc.

sports physiology-etc

COQP21

Yoga

yoga

COQP22

Hospital Management

hospital management

 

CUET PG 2025 Exam Structure

The following table brings the structure of the expected CUET PG 2025 question paper.

Part

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

Domain knowledge

75

Candidates must note that the Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability section is compulsory. 

Also Read: CUET PG 2023 Shift Timings: Reporting Time & Exam Duration 

CUET PG 2025 Detailed Exam Structure (Expected)

Below is the table mentioned for the detailed CUET PG 2025 examination structure (structure) for all the subjects for which the examination will be conducted:

Pattern Exam Pattern Examination Subjects
1 No. of questions 75 (MCQs) divided into two parts:
Part A: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising of Teaching
Aptitude, Social Sciences, Mathematics & Sciences.

Common:

BEd, BEd-MEd Integrated, BEd (HI),B Ed (ID),B Ed (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension etc.

2 (a) No. of questions 75 (MCQs) divided into two parts:
Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge questions

Common:

Agri-Business Management, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, BEd Languages, BEd Science, BEd Mathematics, Commerce,Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc, Disaster Studies, Economics,Financial Economics,Business Economics,Rural Economics etc, Library and Information Science, LLM, MEd, MA Education, Mass commumnication and Journalism, Physical Education, Public Health, Sports, Yoga, Hospital Management.

Science;

Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology; Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry,Agriculture Technology (Informatics), Agro forestry, Microbiology/Applied Microbiology, Architecture and Planning,Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture and Planning,Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & Regional Planning, Biochemistry,Anatomy,Pharmacology,Bio Science, Bioinformatics,Food Science and Nutrition,Bio Science - Bioinformatics,
Botany,Bio Science, Chemistry,Chemical Sciences,Industrial Chemistry etc.
Humanities

Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology Heritage Management, Conservation Preservation and Heritage Management etc. Anthropology,  Applied Arts, Art and Aesthetics, Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts,
Folk and Performing Arts and Culture, Dramatics, Rabindra Nritya etc.

MTech/ Higher Sciences

Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering,Thermal Engineering, Civil, Structural & Transport Engg. Dairy Technology, Data Science, Artifical Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science,Computer Sciences &
Engineering/Technology,Information Technology etc. Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering,Digital Communication,Micro
Electronics Engg ,VLSI Design,Microwave Electronics, Food Engineering and Technology, Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing & Industrial,Tool Engineering etc.

2(b)
Part B: 75 language specific questions.

Literature:

English,Comparative Literature,English & Cultural Studies,English, Modern European,English(Cafeteria)
Hindi,Hindi translation,Hindi and Comparative Literature,Hindi and Modern Indian Languages etc, Sanskrit, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics and Language Technology, Linguistics & Tribal Languages, Computational Linguistics, Arabic, Assamese,  Bengali, Bhutia, etc.

2(c)
Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge questions in Sanskrit language.

Acharya:

Agama, Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English), Dharma Shastra, Vastu, Paurohitya and Veda Dharma Vijnan, Dharmashastra (BHU), Hindu Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English)),  Indian Knowledge System, Jain Darshan (BHU), Jyotish -Falit (BHU), Jyotish -Ganit (BHU), Krishna Yajurveda (BHU),  Nyaya Vaisheshika, Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha, Puranetihas, Rigveda, Sahitya (BHU), Sahitya (Alankara and Kavya varga), Samveda, Shukla Yajurveda (BHU), Veda
Vedanta (BHU), Vedanta, Sarvadarshan, Mimansa,Nyaya etc.

2(d) Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge questions in Sanskrit language

Acharya:

Shiksha Shastri BEd, Shiksha Acharya MEd

3(a) 75 MCQ Questions Hindi/English Language Comprehension/ Verbal
Ability, Mathematical/ Quantitative ability, Data Interpretation and
Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi)

Common:

General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management,Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc.

3(b) 75 MCQ Questions Hindi/English Language Comprehension/
Verbal Ability, General Knowledge/ Awareness, Computer Basics and
Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi)

Common:

General, LLB,Bachelor of Library & Information Science(One Year),Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies , Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology, Digital Society,Finance & Taxation,Physical Education,Textile Design, Hospitality and Tourism Management,Gender Studies etc. 

Note

  •  Candidate can choose maximum of 20 test paper codes in all.
  •  Each question paper will have 100 MCQ Questions.
  •  Candidate has to choose language English or Hindi at the time of registration for the Part A. (Choose carefully)
  • In case of Shiksha Shastri and Shiksha Acharya the entire 100 questions of the question paper would be in Sanskrit language only.
  • Part B of the Question Paper will be in Sanskrit only for Acharya courses except Hindu Studies (English and Hindi) and Baudha Darshan/Buddhist Studies in English, Hindi and Sanskrit.
  • In case of language papers Part B of the Question Paper will be in the specified language. 

Q:   What is CUET PG examination structure?

A:

The following table brings the structure of the expected CUET PG question paper.

Part

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Test (GK, QA, Analytical Skills)

25

B

Domain knowledge

75

Candidates must note that the Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability section is compulsory. The General Test also has to be taken by candidates opting for all test papers except Education (PGQP01).

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Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET PG 2024 question paper?

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NTA, National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The exam syllabus, structure of the examination is set by the NTA for the ongoing academic session. 

On the basis of previous year's trends it is highly expected that NTA will set the CUET PG 2024 structure in such a way that the examination will have 2 sections to be attempted by the candidates. The section I of the examintion will be General Aptitude specific and Section II will be subject domain specific which depends upon the subject choose by the candidates while filling up the CUET PG 2024 examination. There is no complusion in attempting any question asked in the examination. However, it is being advised not to attempt the questions for which candiates are not sure about their answer. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer marked by the candidates.

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Q:   What are the streams for which CUET PG exam is being conducted?

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Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is an all-India level entrance exam which is being introduced for admission into PG programmes in Central and participating Universities for academic session 2024-25. The examination will be held for the graduates to get enrolled for various Masters degree like MSc,  MA,  MBA,  MTech etc.., in various central universities or particiapting universities under the CUET PG 2023 examination.

NTA, the examination conducting body has divided the exam subjects of CUET PG stream wise. Candidates can check out the streams below:

  1. Science Stream- Here all the subjects related to Science domain have been included and the syllabus for the examination has been prepared accordingly. Some MSc subjects of Science stream domain are- MSc in Zoology, Botany, Mathematics, Chemistry, Food Science, Bio chemistry, Physics etc.
  2. M.Tech- Here all the subjects which comes under Master degree of engeneering are included here. Some of the M.Tech subjects for which CUET PG 2023 examination is being conducted are Mechanical Eng, Food Eng and Technology, Electronics Communication and Informatics Eng, Civil Eng, Tansport Eng. etc.
  3. Acharya- Subjects which comes under Archarya stream are Siksha Shastri (B.Ed.), Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.), Agama, Baudha Darshan/Buddhist Studies (Trilingual), Dharmashastra, Vastu & Paurohitya, etc.
  4. Humanitirs- Subjects which comes under Humanities stream are Ancient Indian History, Culture & Architecture, Political Science, History, Geography, Anthropology, Applied Arts, Art and Aesthetics, Dance, and etc., .
  5. Languages- Subjects which comes under Languages stream are English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Persian, Russian, German, and etc. 
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FAQs Regarding CUET PG 2025 Syllabus

Candidates can go through the CUET PG 2025 Syllabus FAQs from Here:

 

Q:   How to Crack CUET PG Examination?

A:

Here are the few tips:

  • Candidates should go through the exam pattern and structure of the test.
  • Create a monthly timetable on how much material to cover on a daily basis.
  • students should get hold of some of the best books for CUET PG preparation.
  • After completing the syllabus, they should take regular mock tests and analyse their performance. Solving previous years’ question papers will also expose them to the topics and question types to expect in the actual exam.
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Q:   Does CUET PG syllabus change every year?

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Changing the syllabus of CUET PG depends upon the examination authority. However, the chances are very less.The applicants of CUET PG 2024 can download and check the previous year's detailed syllabus of their applied programme in this page itself.

Factors upon which CUET PG syllabus might change:

  • One of the most important reason because of which CUET PG syllabus might change is dependent upon any changes made under NEP- New Education Policy by Ministry of Education.
  • Changes made by UGC, Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in the master's degree programme might alter the CUET PG syllabus.
  • NTA (National Testing Agency), the examination conducting body for CUET PG Examination can change if the exam authorities feel the signficance of adding some important topics in the syllabus to ameliorate the holistic approach of the students towards the subject. 
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Q:   What is the role of NTA in the CUET PG examination?

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NTA which is known as National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The Role of NTA is confined to registration of candidates, conduct of the test, hosting of answer key, inviting challenges, finalising Answer Keys, preparing and declaring result and hosting Score Card. Merit list will be prepared by participating Universities/ organisations. Universities may conduct their individual counselling on the basis of the score card of CUET (PG)-2023 provided by NTA. 

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Yes, NTA has released the CUET PG 2024 question papers on the official website of NTA. Candidates preparing for CUET PG exam for the academic session 2025-2026 can download the subject-wise CUET PG previous year question paper from NTA website by selecting the year for which they want to download an

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Yes, Part A (General Aptitude Test) has been removed from the CUET PG 2025 exam pattern.  This means the exam will now solely focus on domain-specific knowledge related to the chosen subject.

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