CUET Syllabus 2024: As CUET 2024 is around the corner and students must have begun with their preparation for the entrance test. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has specified the CUET syllabus for the candidates who are going to appear for the Central University Entrance Test. Most probably CUET UG 2024 is scheduled to be held between May 15 to May 31, 2024, therefore the students must buckle up and start their preparation for the exam without wasting a single minute. The CUET syllabus 2024 will be helpful for the students to have a clear vision of the subjects and units to be prepared for the entrance exam. A proper understanding and familiarity with the syllabus would be of great help to plan a preparation strategy. 

CUET Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern

National Testing Agency will be conducting the CUET Exam in 13 different languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi. This year the National Testing Agency has decided to conduct the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2024 in hybrid mode (i.e., Computer Based Test & Pen-Paper mode). Earlier, the exam was conducted in online mode. Before beginning, let's have an overview of the CUET Exam and the marking scheme which has been discussed in the below table. 

CUET Syllabus 2024

The first section of CUET 2024 will assess the candidates' language through reading comprehension, literature aptitude, and vocabulary. The Domain subject assesses the candidates' subject knowledge for the course they wish to apply for. Whereas the last section, the General test, measures the candidates' general knowledge, current affairs, and logical and analytical reasoning. For more details regarding the CUET 2024 Syllabus candidates are advised to go through the complete table mentioned below:

CUET UG Syllabus 2024
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Full-FormCentral University Entrance Test (CUET)
Exam NameCUET 2024
CUET Exam Date 2024May 15 to May 31, 2024
CategorySyllabus
Medium13 languages
Test PatternObjective type with Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Sections4 sections: Section 1- Language (Choose up to two languages), Section 2- Domain Subject (Choose up to three subjects), Section 3- General Test (Optional)  
Marking Scheme1 mark for the correct answer

CUET UG Syllabus 2024

CUET Syllabus 2024 PDF has been provided by officials on https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG and the candidates can directly download CUET Syllabus PDFs for UG & PG Courses from the links provided in the article. The CUET 2024 syllabus for all the undergraduate courses will be based on the NCERT Class 12 syllabus. Candidates can check the domain-specific syllabus on the official website. The table mentioned below will provide an overview of the CUET UG 2024 Syllabus. One of the most important things to help you with your CUET Exam Preparation is to thoroughly understand the CUET Syllabus 2024 which has been discussed separately for each subject and section below. 

CUET 2024 Syllabus
SectionsSyllabus
Section IA & IBLanguage to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary].
Section IIBased on CBSE Class 12th syllabus
Section IIIGeneral Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

CUET UG Syllabus 2024- Part A

Part A of the CUET 2024 Exam consists of questions from sections- English, Numerical Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Analytical Skills, Reasoning, General Aptitude and General Knowledge

CUET UG Syllabus for Language Test

The students' fluency in the language is to be tested through questions asked in Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative [Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary].

CUET UG Syllabus for Domain Subject

As per the NCERT model syllabus as applicable to Class XII only for the subject students choose while filling their CUET 2024 Application Form. 

CUET UG Syllabus for General Test

The General Awareness section includes static General Knowledge, while questions on Current Affairs will gauge a candidate’s knowledge of national & international current affairs. Let's have a look at the General Awareness and Current Affairs topics for CUET 2024 exam.

  1. General Knowledge
  2. Current Affairs
  3. General Mental Ability
  4. Numerical Ability
  5. Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8)
  6. Logical and Analytical Reasoning

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CUET UG Syllabus 2024- Domain Subjects

All the students planning to appear in the upcoming CUET 2024 Examination can check the complete CUET UG 2024 Syllabus for all the Domain subjects below:  

CUET UG Syllabus for Chemistry

The topics related to Chemistry covered in CUET Syllabus 2024 are discussed below:

  1. Atomic Structure
  2. Chemical Bonding
  3. Redox Reactions
  4. Chemical Equilibrium and Kinetics
  5. Acid-Base Concepts
  6. Electrochemistry
  7. Catalysis
  8. Colloids,
  9. Colligative Properties of Solution
  10. Periodic Table
  11. Preparation and Properties
  12. Thermochemistry
  13. General Organic Chemistry
  14. Reaction intermediates
  15. Isomerism
  16. Polymers
  17. Carbohydrates
  18. Preparation and Properties
  19. Solid State
  20. Petroleum

CUET UG Syllabus for Physics

The topics related to Physics covered in CUET Syllabus 2024 are provided below:

  1. Measurement
  2. Motion in one dimension
  3. Laws of Motion
  4. Motion in two dimensions
  5. Work, Power and Energy
  6. Linear Momentum & collisions
  7. Rotation of a rigid body about a fixed axis
  8. Gravitation
  9. Oscillatory motion
  10. Mechanics of solids and fluids
  11. Heat and thermodynamics
  12. Wave
  13. Electrostatics
  14. Current Electricity
  15. Magnetic Effect of Current
  16. Matter
  17. Electromagnetic induction
  18. Ray Optics and optical instruments
  19. Wave Optics
  20. Modern Physics

CUET UG Syllabus for Mathematics

The topics related to Maths covered in CUET Syllabus 2024 are given below:

  1. Algebra
  2. Probability
  3. Trigonometry
  4. Coordinate Geometry
  5. Calculus
  6. Vectors
  7. Dynamics and Statics

CUET UG Syllabus for Zoology

The topics related to Zoology covered in CUET Syllabus 2024 are given below:

  1. Origin of Life
  2. Organic Evolution
  3. Mechanism of Organic Evolution
  4. Human Genetics and Eugenics
  5. Applied Biology
  6. Mammalian Anatomy (Eg. Rabbit)
  7. Animal Physiology
  8. Comparison between Periplaneta and Blatta

CUET UG Syllabus for Botany

The topics related to Botany covered in CUET Syllabus 2024 are given below:

  1. Plant Cell
  2. Protoplasm
  3. Ecology
  4. Ecosystem
  5. Genetics
  6. Seeds in angiosperm plants
  7. Fruits
  8. Cell Differentiation Plant Tissue
  9. Anatomy of Root, stem and leaf
  10. Important phylums
  11. Soil
  12. Photosynthesis

CUET UG Syllabus 2024 PDF

NTA has uploaded the subject-wise CUET UG Syllabus on its official website and the students preparing for the exam can download the same from the below links.  

CUET UG Syllabus PDF For Science Students

All the science students who are planning to appear in the CUET UG 2024 Examination can download the complete PDF of their respective subjects from the table mentioned below:

CUET UG Syllabus PDF: For Science Students
SubjectsCUET Syllabus PDF
CUET Biology SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Agriculture SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Anthropology SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Chemistry SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Mathematics SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Physics SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Computer Science SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Engineering Graphics SyllabusDownload PDF

CUET UG Syllabus PDF For Arts Students

The table mentioned below will help the candidates to download the Syllabus PDF for all the arts students.

CUET UG Syllabus PDF: For Arts Students
SubjectsCUET Syllabus PDF
CUET History SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Geography SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Psychology SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Sociology SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Environment Science SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Home Science SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Knowledge Tradition – Practices India SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Languages (IA & IB) SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Legal Studies SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Performing Arts SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Physical Education SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Political Science SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Teaching Aptitide SyllabusDownload PDF

CUET UG Syllabus PDF For Commerce Students

The PDFs to download the CUET ug 2024 Syllabus for all the commerce students have been tabulated below: 

CUET UG Syllabus PDF: For Commerce Students
SubjectsCUET Syllabus PDF
CUET Accountancy SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Business Studies SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Art Education Sculpture SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Economics/Business Economics SyllabusDownload PDF
CUET Entrepreneurship SyllabusDownload PDF

CUET 2024 UG Exam Pattern 

All the students appearing for the CUET entrance test 2024 are informed that the exam will be conducted in three slots. The time duration of the first slot is 120 minutes and the time duration of the second slot will be 120 minutes. Whereas the time duration of the CUET UG exam for the third slot will be 180 minutes. The CUET 2024 will comprise four domain papers, one language paper, and one general test paper. Alternatively, students can opt for three domain papers, two language papers, and one general test paper. The CUET 2024 examination per subject will be for a total of 200 marks. Students are informed that if none of the options are found correct, a question is found to be wrong, or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be awarded five marks. The CUET 2024 exam has been divided into four sections as per the revised CUET Exam Pattern 2024

➢ Section IA – 13 Languages 

➢ Section IB – 20 Languages 

➢ Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects 

➢ Section III – General Test

CUET UG Exam Pattern 2024
SectionsSubjects/ TestsNo. of QuestionsTo be AttemptedDuration
Section IA13 Languages 504045 minutes for each language
Section IB19 Languages 
Section II27 Domain-specific Subjects 45/5035/4045 minutes for each subject
Section IIIGeneral Test605060 minutes

CUET 2024 Exam Pattern: Overview

The table mentioned below will provide an overview of the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) 2024 examination pattern:

CUET 2024 Exam Pattern: Overview
FeaturesDetails
CUET UG Exam ModeOnline Mode (Computer Based or OMR format)
Number of SlotsTwo to three (depending on the number of applications in subjects)
CUET 2024 Exam TimeShift 1 - 9 AM to 11 AM, Shift 2 - 12.30 PM to 2 PM, Shift 3 - 4 PM to 5.30 PM
Nature of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
CUET SectionsSection 1 A & B - Language (Choose up to two languages), Section 2 - Domain Subject (Choose up to three subjects), Section 3 - General Test (Optional)
Negative MarkingYes (-1 for each incorrect answer)
Marking Scheme+5 for each correct answer
Medium of CUET exam13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Number of domain subjects27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CUET 2024 Marking Scheme

All the CUET 2024 aspirants are informed that the CUET marks distribution will be the same for both slots of examinations. Students will be awarded with 05 marks for each correct answer. However, for every incorrect attempt, 01 mark will be deducted. If a question remains unanswered, neither marks will be awarded nor deducted. This marking scheme encourages accuracy, as getting the answer right significantly boosts the score, but a wrong attempt carries a penalty. Once the exam is successfully conducted the CUET 2024 marking scheme will help the students with random guesses, fostering a thoughtful approach to answering questions. 

CUET 2024 Marking Scheme
QuestionsMarks
Correct AnswerFor each Correct Answer, 05 marks will be awarded
Wrong AnswerFor every wrong answer, 01 mark will be deducted
No AnswerIf any question is remained unattempted 0 marks will be awarded or deducted
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CUET Syllabus 2024: FAQs

Ans. The National Testing Agency has decided to conduct the CUET 2024 examination in hybrid mode i.e., Computer Based Test & Pen-Paper mode.

Ans. The duration for each section of CUET 2024 Exam has been discussed in the article.

Ans. CUET 2024 Syllabus covers English, Verbal Ability, Maths. Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, General Knowledge, Computer Basics and Logical Reasoning.

Ans: The National Testing Agency will be conducting the CUET 2024 Examination from May 15, 2024 to May 31, 2024.

Ans: The CUET UG 2024 Exam is scheduled to be conducted in 13 different languages that are: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi.

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