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CUET Syllabus 2024: Download Syllabus PDF for Language Section, General Test and Domain-Specific Subjects

The CUET syllabus is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. Aspiring candidates must go through the CUET syllabus thoroughly to prepare well for the exam.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : May 16 2024 10:59 IST

CUET UG Syllabus 2024

CUET Syllabus 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET UG syllabus on the official website. The syllabus for CUET 2024 will be released along with the notification. The CUET syllabus is released separately for each subject. The detailed syllabus includes the topics and subtopics from where questions will be asked in the examination.

Candidates preparing for the CUET 2024 exam must be well-versed with the syllabus. Students should also know the exam pattern for the CUET UG exam. CUET Syllabus comprises Language subjects, General Test, and Domain-specific subjects. NTA releases the syllabus for all domain-specific subjects along with the syllabus for language subjects and general test.

As per CUET syllabus 2024, the language section includes reading comprehension, vocabulary questions, synonyms and antonyms, and verbal ability. Also, CUET General Test Syllabus includes Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and General Mental Ability. The CUET domain-specific syllabus includes subjects like Accountancy, Agriculture, Anthropology, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, and many other subjects.

Also Read: CUET Marking Scheme 2024

Aspirants must be aware of the CUET exam pattern as well along with the syllabus. They can solve CUET previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and syllabus well and enhance their preparation level.

CUET Syllabus 2024

Aspirants who are wishing to take admission to undergraduate programs at different Central Universities and other CUET-participating institutions must know the section-wise CUET UG syllabus. The table below discusses the syllabus for the CUET exam section-wise:

Section	Details
Section 1 (Language) (Section IA and Section IB)	In this section questions will include Reading Comprehension which will be based on different types of passages like Literary, Narrative, and Factual. There will also be Vocabulary questions. Other topics include: Verbal Ability, Rearranging the parts, Choosing the correct word, Synonyms and Antonyms
Section II (Domain-Specific Subject)	This section will include MCQs based on the Class 12th syllabus
Section III (General Test)	Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability

CUET Syllabus for Language Section

The CUET language section is divided into two sections: Section 1A & Section 1B. Both sections have 13 and 20 languages respectively. The table below discusses the languages that are included in both sections:

Sections	Languages
Section IA	Gujarati Odia Bengali Assamese Punjabi Tamil Telugu Kannada Malayalam Marathi English Hindi Urdu
Section IB	Kashmiri Tibetan Japanese Russian Chinese Konkani Bodo Dogri Maithili Manipuri Santhali French Spanish German Nepali Persian Italian Arabic Sindhi Sanskrit

CUET Syllabus 2024: Domain-Specific Subjects

Aspirants who are preparing for the CUET exam must know the syllabus of the subject they are choosing. Candidates can choose a maximum of six domain-specific subjects out of 27. The detailed syllabus for each 27 subjects is given below:

Subject	Direct Link
Accountancy	Check Here
Agriculture	Check Here
Anthropology	Check Here
Art Education Sculpture	Check Here
Biology	Check Here
Business Studies	Check Here
Chemistry	Check Here
Computer Science	Check Here
Economics/ Business Economics	Check Here
Engineering Graphics	Check Here
Entrepreneurship	Check Here
Environmental Studies	Check Here
Geography	Check Here
History	Check Here
Home Science	Check Here
Knowledge Tradition (Practices in India)	Check Here
Legal Studies	Check Here
Mass Media/ Mass Communication	Check Here
Mathematics	Check Here
Performing Arts	Check Here
Physical Education	Check Here
Physics	Check Here
Political Science	Check Here
Psychology	Check Here
Sanskrit	Check Here
Sociology	Check Here

CUET General Test Syllabus 2024

The CUET syllabus for General Test includes the following topics:

Section	Topics
General Section	General Knowledge
	General Mental Ability
	Logical and Analytical Reasoning
	Current Affairs
	Quantitative Reasoning
	Numerical Ability

CUET Subject List

CUET subject list comprises language subjects and domain specific subjects. The language section in CUET 2024 exam is divided into two parts - Section 1A and Section 1B. There are 13 language subjects in Section 1A. Moreover, in Section 1B, there are 20 CUET Language subjects.

Similarly, there are 27 domain-specific subjects in CUET exam 2024. Candidates can choose maximum of six subjects out of twenty-seven.

CUET Language Subject List

CUET language paper consists of two sections consisting of 13 and 20 subjects, respectively. The table below shows the subject list mentioned on the CUET Samarth website.

Section	Total Number of Subjects	CUET Language Subjects
Section 1A	13	English, Hindi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Odia, Urdu, Marathi
Section 1B	20	Sanskrit, Tibetan, Spanish, Sindi, Santhali, German, French, Dogri, Chinese, Bodo, Arabic, Russian, Persian, Nepali, Manipuri, Maithili, Konkani, Kashmiri, Japanese, Italian

CUET Domain Subjects

There are 27 subjects in the CUET 2024 exam. Students who will be appearing for the exam can check the CUET Domain Subject Lists below:

Accountancy
Agriculture
Anthropology
Biology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices
Economics/ Business Economics
Environmental Science
Engineering Graphics
Entrepreneurship
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts
Geography/ Geology
History
Home Science
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Mass Media/ Mass Communication
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, and Music)
Physical education/ NCC/ Yoga
Sanskrit
Sociology
Teaching Aptitude

CUET Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates must be familiar with the CUET exam format before studying for the exam. The following table summarises the exam pattern:

Sections	Questions to be Attempted	Marks Per Question	Duration
Section IA - Languages	40 questions out of 50 (Per Language)	5 Marks	45 Minutes (Per Language)
Section IB - Languages	40 questions out of 50 (Per Language)	5 Marks	45 Minutes (Per Language)
Section II - Domain	35/40 questions out of 45/50 (Per Subject)	5 Marks	45 Minutes (Per Subject)
Section III- General Test	50 questions out of 60	5 Marks	60 Minutes

CUET Preparation Tips

CUET preparation requires a comprehensive study of the syllabus and the various topics and subtopics included in it. However, there are some preparation tips that aspirants must follow in order to ace the exam. These preparation tips are as follows:

Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus: Candidates must have a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus before starting their exam preparation. The NTA releases the exam pattern and curriculum on its official website.

Read from NCERTs: NCERTs should be the first resource to cover the CUET syllabus. Once done with NCERTs, candidates can refer to other standard books written by different authors.

Practice CUET Previous Year Question Papers: Solving out previous year question papers and practice papers helps candidates assess their strong and weak points. In this way, they can improve their preparation by concentrating on their weak areas.

Time Management: Time Management is important to ace any competitive examination. Aspirants must learn unique tricks and formulae to solve questions faster. This allows them to manage their time well and complete the paper within the set duration.

Consistent Study & Revision: Consistency is the key to ace the CUET exam. Constant study and revision of topics strengthen the preparation level of the candidate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the CUET cover the Class 11 syllabus?

According to the NTA's announcement of the CUET syllabus, questions may be based on topics from Classes 11 and 12.

What grade level does the CUET 2024 curriculum fall under?

The CUET syllabus aligns with the study material covered in the Class 12 Board examination. The subjects, sections, and books correspond to those in the Class 12 curriculum.

Are NCERT books sufficient to cover the CUET 2024 curriculum?

It may be reasonably considered that the NCERT books are sufficient to cover the test's syllabus because the CUET 2024 syllabus is in accordance with the syllabus for the Class 12 Board exam. However, it is encouraged that students consult various study resources and publications created for national-level competitive entrance examinations in order to adequately prepare and achieve a good score.

Can I cover CUET Syllabus in 3 months?

The amount of time it takes someone to finish the CUET syllabus entirely depends on how consistently they study. However, it takes at least 5 to 6 months to complete the curriculum thoroughly, in addition to attempting several practice papers and question papers from prior years.

Is the CUET 2024 exam tough?

The difficulty level of the exam may vary every year. However, in general, the difficulty level of the exam is moderate to tough.

How many questions will be asked in CUET UG exam?

A total of 175 questions will be asked in the CUET UG examination.

Where can I download the CUET UG official syllabus?

Candidates can download the official PDF for CUET UG syllabus at the website cuet.nta.nic.in.

What all topics are included in CUET UG syllabus?

The CUET UG syllabus contains topics such as current affairs, general knowledge, quantitative reasoning, logical and analytical reasoning, and general and numerical ability.