All About CUET Exam Syllabus

Get the complete CUET 2025 syllabus, including sections on language, domain-specific subjects, and the general aptitude test. Prepare with the latest NCERT-based topics.

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Jun 30, 2025 - 15:32

The CUET syllabus and Class XII syllabus have many topics in common. Candidates can understand the CUET syllabus because they have already studied it in class 12. However, in many cases, candidates face several challenges during preparation. One of the most difficult things candidates face is managing their time. The CUET exam is vast, and candidates have to work hard to clear it. Many students struggle to identify which topics are most likely to appear in the exam. To overcome this challenge, its essential to understand the CUET Exam Syllabus in detail.

The CUET syllabus is divided into three sections: the first is the Language Test, the second is the Domain-Specific Test, and the third is the General Aptitude Test. Every year, NTA conducts this exam and also introduces some changes in the exam pattern and syllabus. A table is provided below to help candidates understand this more effectively.

CUET Exam Highlights

Features	CUET UG Syllabus Old Pattern	CUET UG New Pattern
Exam Mode	Hybrid Mode (Pen and Paper & CBT)	Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Subjects	63	37
Exam Time	45 to 60 minutes	60 minutes
Total Domain Subjects	29	23
Total Languages	33	13
CUET Subject Choice	Six	Five
Eligibility	Subject Choices based on Class 12	Freedom to choose any subject
Number of Questions	40 to be attempted out of 50	50 questions for all subjects
Question Format	Optional	All questions compulsory
Total Marks	200 (250 for General Test)	250 for all subjects

In this article, we will discuss the CUET Syllabus 2025 in detail. Completing the CUET syllabus is the first step. If candidates understand the complete syllabus, they can take the CUET mock test for better analysis of their performance. We will also discuss the three sections in detail so that they can help candidates understand which topics are important. Let's first look at what candidates will face in these three sections. In the Language Test, there are 13 languages in which candidates can take the CUET exam. In Domain-Specific Subjects, there are 23 subjects, and in the third section, there is the General Aptitude Test (optional). Brief information about these three is given below.

CUET Syllabus (Language Test)

In the language test of the CUET syllabus, there are 13 languages in which candidates can take the test. Gujarati - ???????, Kannada - ?????, Tamil - ?????, Telugu - ??????, Urdu - ????, English - English, Hindi - ?????, Assamese - ???????, Bengali - ?????, Malayalam - ??????, Marathi - ?????, Odia - ?????, Punjabi - ?????? Candidates can take the exam in their chosen language.

CUET Syllabus (Domain-Specific Subjects)

In this section, candidates will have 23 subjects to choose from. They have to work on and ensure that they understand these topics properly. The table below provides the CUET UG Syllabus for domain-specific subjects.

CUET Subject Name	CUET UG Syllabus
CUET Business Studies Syllabus	Financial Markets, Business Finance, Marketing, Organising, Staffing, Business Environment, Principles of Management, Consumer Protection, Directing, Planning, Entrepreneurship Development, Controlling, Nature and Significance of Management
CUET Anthropology Syllabus	Physical Anthropology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Material Culture and Economic Anthropology,Social Anthropology and Ethnography, Ecology
CUET Physics Syllabus	Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents,
CUET Economics Syllabus	Money and Banking, Balance of Payments, Indian Economic development related topics, Microeconomics, Government Budget and the Economy, Consumer Behaviour and Demand, National Income and Related Aggregates, Determination of Income and Employment,
CUET Geography Syllabus	Communication and Trade, Human Geography, Transport, Human Settlements, Human Activities, India: People and Economy
CUET Mathematics Syllabus	Linear Programming, Relations and Functions, Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Integration and its Application, Differential Equations, Probability Distribution Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications
CUET History Syllabus	Harappa Archaeology, New Architecture, Agrarian Relations, Political and Economic History, Social Histories using the Mahabharata, A History of Buddhism, Medieval Society, Religious Histories, The Mughal Court, Colonialism and Rural Society
CUET Psychology Syllabus	Variations in Psychological Attributes, Social Influence and Group Processes, Psychology and Life, Developing Psychological Skills, Self and Personality, Meeting Life Challenges, Psychological Disorders, Attitude and Social Cognition, Therapeutic Approaches,
CUET Environmental Science Syllabus	Conservation, Monitoring Pollution, Human Beings and Nature, Population and Conservation Ecology, Threats to the Ecosystem, Atmosphere, International and National Air Quality Standards, Water Testing, etc.
CUET Performing Arts Syllabus	Vocal Instrumental Melodic, Percussion Music- Hindustani & Karnataka, Drama-Theatre, Dance,
CUET Home Science Syllabus	Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Human Development: Lifespan Approach, Fabric and Apparel, Career Options after Home Science Education, Resource Management, Communication and Extension,
CUET Fine Arts Syllabus (Art, Education, Painting and Sculpture)	The Mughal and Deccan schools of miniature painting, The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting, The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism, The Modern trends In Indian Art, The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting (16th Century A.D to 19th Century A.D.)
CUET Knowledge Tradition Practices in India Syllabus	Dance: A Survey, Education Systems and Practices: A Survey, Ethics: Individual and Social, Agriculture: A Survey, Architecture: A Survey, Martial Arts Traditions: A Survey, Language and Grammar, Other Technologies: A Survey
CUET Accountancy Syllabus	Accounting for Partnerships, Accounting Not-for-Profit Organisations,Reconstitution of Partnerships, Dissolution of Partnership Firms, Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital, Analysis of Financial Statements, Statement of Changes in Financial Position, etc
CUET Chemistry Syllabus	Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Solid State, Solutions, Surface Chemistry, General Principles and Process of Isolation of Elements, p,d,f-Block Elements, coordination compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Polymers
CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus	Communication, Journalism, TV, Radio, Cinema, Social Media, New Media
CUET Computer Science Syllabus	Database Concepts, Structured Query Language, Exception and File Handling in Python, Computer Networks, Exception and File Handling in Python, Stack, Queue, Searching, Sorting, Database Concepts, Structured Query Language, Understanding Data, Computer Language, etc.
CUET Political Science Syllabus	Contemporary World Politics, Politics in India Since Independence
CUET Agriculture Syllabus	Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology, Livestock Production, Crop Production, Horticulture
CUET Sanskrit Syllabus	?????????? - ????????????????????, ???????????, ??????????, ????? ????????????? ?, ?????? ???????? ?, ?????????, ?????????????????, ??????????????????????/?????? ????????????????, ????????????? ???????????? ?, ?????? ??????????? ????????????
CUET Sociology Syllabus	Structure of Indian Society, Social Institutions: Continuity and Change, The Challenges of Unity in Diversity, Social Inequality and Exclusion, Social Change and the Polity, Social Change and the Economy, Arenas of Social Change, New Arenas of Social Change, Social Movements
CUET Physical Education Syllabus	Training Methods, Career Aspects, Sociological Aspects of Physical Education, Health Education & Health Problems, Sports Injuries and First Aid, Sports Injuries and First Aid, Biomechanics & Sports, Psychology & Sports

CUET Syllabus (General Aptitude Test)

The CUET General Aptitude Test is an optional section for candidates. If selected, they have to go through the following topics:

General Knowledge and Current Affairs
General Mental Ability and Numerical Ability
Reasoning: Includes basic application of concepts like Quantitative Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics
Logical and Analytical Reasoning

These are the three sections of the CUET syllabus. Candidates need to understand each topic carefully and assess the difficulty level. For better practice, candidates should take CUET mock tests. These mocks provide questions of different difficulty levels.