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CUET Exam Syllabus 2024-2025

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CUET 2024 is just around the corner, and most of you are already preparing hard to confirm a seat in the college of your choice. Before you appear for the exam, prepare as per the CUET Syllabus 2024 to improve your chances of getting to the top of the merit list. There are around 219 universities that will be participating in CUET 2024. Lakhs of students will take the CUCET entrance exam this year. The admission will be done entirely based on CUET merit and your class 12 marks. The CUET entrance exam is an MCQ-based test which is based on the CUET Syllabus.  

This year the CUET Entrance test will be conducted between May 15 to May 31, 2024. Students who have enrolled for the entrance exam must prepare as per their selected subjects. This article will give you a detailed syllabus for each subject under CUET and some last-minute tips to prepare for the CUET entrance exam. Read on…

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CUET Exam Pattern 2024

The NTA CUET entrance exam notification was released on the official website of Samarth.ac.in. This year there are slight changes in the CUET Exam Pattern. The CUET 2024 exam is divided into four sections, Section I is the language test, Section II is the Domain test, and Section III is the General Test. In the four sections of the CUET exam (Section IA, IB, II and III), a few changes have been added this year. Mostly, there have been major changes in the Sections II & III of the CUCET 2024 exam. The details are mentioned below:

CUET Syllabus for UG Programmes 2024

The CUET exam pattern will follow the syllabus and question format set by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Let’s give you a quick snapshot of the exam pattern for your CUCET entrance exam. 

SectionSubjectsExam PatternNumber of QuestionsMarks
Section IACandidates have to choose any out of 13 languages mentioned below: 
English 
Hindi 
Gujarati 
Bengali 
Assamese 
Kannada 
Tamil 
Telugu 
Malayalam 
Marathi 
Punjabi 
Odia 
Urdu 
This section will test the Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary. The test consists of reading comprehension based on different types of passages- factual literary and narrative.40/50200
Section IBChinese 
German 
French 
Arabic 
Italian 
Japanese 
Nepali 
Russian 
Spanish 
Tibetan 
Dogri 
Bodo 
Kashmiri 
Konkani 
Maithili 
Manipuri 
Santhali 
Sindhi
MCQs based on the NCERT class 12 syllabus40/50200
Section II (Domain Subjects)Accountancy/Book Keeping 
Agriculture 
Anthropology 
Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry 
Business Studies 
Chemistry 
Environmental Studies 
Computer Science/Informatics Practices 
Economics/Business Economics 
Engineering Graphics 
Entrepreneurship 
Fine Arts/Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting)/Commercial Art 
Geography/Geology 
History 
Home Science 
Knowledge Tradition-Practices India 
Legal Studies 
Mass Media/Mass Communication 
Mathematics 
Performing Arts/Fine Arts 
Physical Education/National Cadet Corps (NCC)/Yoga
Physics 
Political Science 
Psychology 
Sanskrit 
Sociology 
Teaching Aptitude
MCQs based on NCERT class 12 syllabus40/50200
Section III (General Test)General Knowledge 
Current Affairs 
General Mental Ability 
Numerical Ability 
Quantitative Reasoning (Basic Mathematics concepts arithmetic/algebra/geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8) 
Logical and Analytical Reasoning
MCQs based on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning60/75200

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CUET 2024 Syllabus for UG Courses

cuet exam syllabus 2024

The Central University Common Entrance Test Syllabus can be downloaded from the Samarth.ac.in. Students preparing for the CUET entrance test can download the PDF of the NTA CUET Syllabus from the official website. While Section IA & IB (language) and Section III test your Literary and General Aptitude, it is Section II that you should look out for. Each subject in CUET Syllabus 2024 for Domain Subjects has a detailed syllabus. Here is a snippet of the subjectwise CUET Syllabus for 2024 under Section II:

CUET Accountancy/BookKeeping Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Accountancy/Book Keeping for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub-Topics
Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organisation and Partnership Firms
1Accounting Not-for-Profit Organisation• Not-for-profit organisation: Meaning and Examples
• Receipts and Payments: Meaning and Concept of fund-based and non-fund-based accounting
• Preparation of Income and Expenditure Account and Balance sheet from receipt and payment account with additional information 
2Accounting for Partnership• Nature of Partnership Firm: Partnership deed (meaning, importance)
• Final Accounts of Partnership: Fixed v/s Fluctuating capital, Division of profit among partners, Profit and Loss Appropriation account
3Reconstitution of PartnershipMeaning, Settlement of accounts: Preparation of realization account and related accounts (excluding piecemeal distribution, sale to a company, and insolvency of a Partner)
4Dissolution of Partnership• Share Capital: Meaning, Nature, and Types.
• Accounting for Share Capital: Issue and Allotment of Equity and Preference Shares: Oversubscription and Under subscription; Issue at par, premium, and at discount; Calls in advance, Calls in arrears, Issue of shares for consideration other than cash
• Forfeiture of Shares: Accounting treatment, Re-issue of forfeited shares
• Presentation of shares and Debentures Capital in the company’s balance sheet
• Issue of Debenture – At par, premium, and discount; Issue of debentures for consideration other than cash
• Redemption of the debenture
• Out of proceeds of fresh issue, accumulated profits, and sinking fund
Company Accounts and Financial Statement Analysis
5Accounting for Share and Debenture CapitalAccounting Applications of Electronic Spreadsheets
6Analysis of Financial Statements• Financial Statements of a Company: Preparation of simple financial statements of a company in the prescribed form with major headings only
• Financial Analysts: Meaning, Significance, Purpose, Limitations
• Tools for Financial Analysis: Comparative statements, Common size statements
• Accounting Ratios: Meaning and Objectives, Types of ratios
7Statement of Changes in Financial Position• Cash Flow Statement 
Computerized Accounting System
1Overview of Computerized Accounting System• Concept and Types of Computerized Accounting System
• Features of a Computerized Accounting System
• Structure of a Computerized Accounting System
2Using Computerized Accounting System• Steps in the installation of CAS, Preparation of Chart of accounts, Codification, and Hierarchy of accounts heads
• Data entry, Data validation, and Data verification
• Adjusting entries, Preparation of financial statements, Closing entries, and Opening entries
• Security of CAS and Security features are generally available in CAS
3Accounting Using Database Management (DBMS)• Concepts of DBMS. Objects in DBMS: Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports
• Creating data tables for accounting
• Using queries, forms, and reports for generating accounting information.
4• Steps in the installation of CAS, Preparation of Chart of accounts, Codification, and Hierarchy of accounts heads
• Data entry, Data validation, and Data verification
• Adjusting Entries, Preparation of financial statements, Closing entries, and Opening entries
• Security of CAS and Security features are generally available in CAS
• Concept of an Electronic Spreadsheet (ES)
• Features offered by Electronic Spreadsheet
• Applications of Electronic Spreadsheet in generating accounting information, preparing depreciation schedules, loan repayment schedules, payroll accounting, and other such company

CUET Agriculture Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Agriculture for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitTopicsSub-Topics
1Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology• Agrometeorology
• Genetics & Plant Breeding
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
2Livestock Production• Scope and importance
• Care and Management
• Artificial Insemination 
3Crop Production• Introduction
• Soil, Soil fertility, Fertilizers and Manures
• Irrigation and Drainage
• Weed Control
• Crops
4Horticulture

CUET Anthropology Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Anthropology for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitTopicsSub-topics
1Physical Anthropology
2Prehistoric Archaeology
3Material culture and economic Anthropology
4Social Anthropology and Ethnography• Social Anthropology
• Ethnography
5Ecology

CUET Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Graphics and Commercial Arts) Syllabus 2024

There will be one Question paper which will have 50 questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted.

Painting

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
1The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting
2The Mughal and Deccan schools of miniature painting
3The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism
4The Modern trends in Indian Art

CUET Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Syllabus 2024

There will be one Question paper which will have 50 questions out of which 40 questions need to be attempted.

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
1Reproduction
2Genetics and Evolution
3Biology and Human Welfare
4Biotechnology and Its Applications
5Ecology and Environment

CUET Business Studies Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Business Studies for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
1Nature and Significance of Management
2Principles of Management
3Business Environment
4Planning
5Organising
6Staffing
7Directing
8Controlling
Business Finance
9Business Finance
10Financial Markets
11Marketing
12Consumer Protection
13Entrepreneurship Development

CUET Chemistry Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Chemistry for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
1Solid State
2Solutions
3Electrochemistry
4Chemical Kinetics
5Surface Chemistry
6General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
7p-Block Elements
8d and f Block Elements
9Coordination Compounds
10Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
11Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
12Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
13Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
14Biomolecules
15Polymers
16Chemistry in Everyday Life

CUET Computer Science/Informatics Practices Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Computer Science/Informatics Practices for CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. There will be one Question Paper which will contain two sections i.e. 

• Section A and Section B (B1 and B2). 

• Section A will have 15 questions covering both, i.e. Computer Science/Informatics Practices, which will be compulsory for all candidates. 

• Section B1 will have 35 questions from Computer Science, of which 25 questions need to be attempted.

• Section B2 will have 35 questions purely from Informatics Practices, out of which 25 questions will be attempted. 

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CUET Economics/Business Economics Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Economics/Business Economics for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
1Introduction to Microeconomics• What is microeconomics?
• Central Problems
2Consumer Behaviour and Demand• Consumer’s Equilibrium
• Demand
Introductory Macroeconomics
3National Income and Related Aggregates – Basic Concepts and Measurement• Macroeconomics: meaning
• Circular flow of income, concepts of GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP
• Measurement of National Income
4Determination of Income and Employment
5Money and Banking
6Government Budget and the Economy
7Balance of Payments
Indian Economic Development
8Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991
9Current challenges facing the Indian Economy
10Development Experience of India

CUET Engineering Graphics Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Economics/Business Economics for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
Isometric Projection of Solids
1Isometric Projection of Solids
2Isometric Projection of Solids
Machine Drawing (Machine Parts)
3Machine Drawing (Machine Parts)Drawing to full size scale with instruments
Machine Drawing (Machine Parts)
4Machine Drawing (Machine Parts)Free-hand sketches
Machine Drawing (Assembly and Dis-assembly)
5Bearings• Open-Bearing
• Bush-Bearing
6Rod JointsDrawing to full-size scale with instruments
7Tie-rod and Pipe-joint• Turnbuckle
• Flange pipe joints are to be shown

CUET Entrepreneurship Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Entrepreneurship for CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
1Entrepreneurial Opportunity• Sensing Entrepreneurial Opportunities
• Environment Scanning
• Problem Identification
• Idea fields
• Spotting Trends
• Creativity and Innovation
• Selecting the right opportunity
2Entrepreneurial Planning• Forms of business organisation
• Business Plan• Components
3Enterprise Marketing• Marketing and Sales Strategy
• Branding, Logo, Tagline
• Promotion Strategy
4Enterprise Growth Strategies• Franchising
• Mergers and Acquisition
• Computation of Working Capital
• Inventory Control and EOQ
• Return on Investment (ROI_ and Return on Equity (ROE)
6Resource Mobilization• Capital Market – Primary
• Angel Investor: Features
• Venture Capital: Features, funding

CUET Environmental Studies Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Environmental Studies for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

S. NoTopicsSub-topics
1Human Beings and Nature
2Population and Conservation Ecology• Population dynamics
• Human populations
• Threats to the ecosystem
• Conservation
3Monitoring Pollution• Pollution Monitoring
• Monitoring the atmosphere: techniques
• International and national air quality standards
• Water testing: indicators of water quality
• Soil testing: Indicators of soil type and quality and laboratory work
4Third World Development• Urban-rural divide
• A critical appraisal of the conventional paradigm of development from the viewpoints of sustainability, environmental impact, and equity
• A case study of the Gandhian approach in terms of its aims and processes
• Urban environmental planning and management
5Sustainable Agriculture• Traditional Agriculture in India
• Food: the twin problems of production and access
6Environmental and Natural Resource Economics• Definition: resources; scarcity and growth; natural resource accounting
• GNP vs other forms of measuring income
• Economic status and welfare (net economic welfare, nature capital, ecological capital etc)
• Externalities: cost benefit analysis (social, ecological)
• Natural capital regeneration
7International Relations and the Environment• Trans-national characteristics of environmental issues using case study of Amazonia, Trade in WildLife and Ozone Depletion
• Impact of international politics, national sovereignty and interest
• International trade
• International aid

CUET Geography/Geology Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Geography/Geology for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
Fundamentals of Human Geography
1Human Geography: Nature and Scope 
2People• Population of the world
• Population change-spatial patterns and structure; determinants of population change
• Age-sex ratio; rural-urban composition
• Human development – concept; selected indicators, international comparison
3Human Activities• Primary Activities
• Secondary Activities
• Tertiary Activities
• Quaternary Activities
4Transport, Communication and Trade• Land transport
• Water transport
• Air transport
• Oil and gas pipelines
• Satellite communication and cyber space
• International trade
5Human Settlements• Settlement types
India: People and Economy
1People• Population
• Migration
• Human Development
• Population, environment and development
2Human Settlements• Rural Settlements
• Urban Settlements
3Resources and Development• Land Resources
• Water Resources
• Mineral and energy resources
• Industries
• Planning in India
4Transport, Communication and International Trade• Transport and Communication
• International Trade
5Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems• Environmental pollution; urban-waste disposal
• Urbanization-rural-urban migration; problem of slums
• Land Degradation

CUET History Syllabus 2024

The question paper for History for CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopics
1The Story of the First Cities Harappan Archaeology
2Political and Economic History: How Inscriptions tell a story
3Social Histories using the Mahabharata
4A History of Buddhism: Sanchi Stupa
5Medieval society through Traveller’s Accounts
6Religious Histories: The Bhakti-Sufi Tradition
7New Architecture: Hampi
8Agrarian Relations: The Ain-i-Akbari
9The Mughal Court: Reconstructing Histories through Chronicles
10Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence from Official Reports
11Representations of 1857
12Colonialism and Indian Towns: Town Plans and Municipal Reports
13Mahatma Gandhi through Contemporary Eyes
14Partition through Oral Sources
15The Making of the Constitution

CUET Home Science Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Home Science for CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
1Nutrition, Food Science and Technology• Clinical nutrition and Dietetics
• Public Nutrition and Health
• Catering and food services management
• Food Processing and technology
• Food Quality and safety 
2Human Development: Lifespan Approach• Early childhood care and education
• Special education and support services
• Management of institutions and programmes for children, youth and elderly
3Fabric and Apparel• Design for fabric and Apparel
• Fashion design and Merchandising
• Production and quality control in the Garment Industry
• Care and Maintenance of fabrics in Institutions
4Resource Management• Human Resource Management
• Hospitality Management
• Consumer Education and Protection
5Communication and Extension• Development of communication and Journalism
• Media management, Design, and Production
6Career Options after Home Science Education• Career options of self and wage employment in various fields of Home Science

CUET Knowledge Traditions-Practices in India Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Knowledge Traditions-Practices in India for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

ChaptersTopicsSub-topics
Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India
1Agriculture: A Survey 
2Architecture: A Survey• Early and Classical Architecture
• Medieval & Colonial Architecture
3Dance: A Survey• Classical Dance Forms
• Folk Dance Forms
4Education Systems and Practices: A Survey
5Ethics: Individual and Social
6Martial Arts Traditions: A Survey
7Languages and Grammar
8Other Technologies:  A Survey

The question paper for Legal Studies for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub-topics
1Judiciary• Structure and Hierarchy of Courts and Legal Offices in India
• Constitution, Roles and Impartiality
• Appointments, Trainings, Retirement and Removal of Judges
• Courts and Judicial Review
2Topics of Law• Law of Property
• Law of Contracts
• Law of Torts
• Introduction to Criminal Laws in India
3Arbitration, Tribunal Adjunction, and Alternative Dispute Resolution• Adversarial and Inquisitorial Systems
• Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Types of ADR
• Arbitration, Administrative, Tribunals
• Mediation and Conciliation
• Lok Adalats
• Ombudsman
• Lokpal and Lokayukta
4Human Rights in India• Introduction-International Context
• Constitutional framework and Related laws in India
• Complaint Mechanism of Quasi-judicial Bodies
5Legal Profession in India• Introduction
6Legal Services• Legal background-Free Legal Aid under Criminal law, Legal Aid by the State, Legal Aid under the Indian Constitution, NALSA Regulations, 2010
• Criteria for giving free Legal Services
• Lok Adalats
• Legal Aid in Context of Social Justice and Human Rights
7International Context• Introduction to International Law
• Sources of International Law – Treaties, Customs and ICJ Decisions
• International Institutions, International Human Rights
• Customary International Law
• International Law & Municipal Law
• International Law & India
• Dispute Resolution – ICJ, ICC and Other Dispute Resolution Mechanisms  
8Legal Maxims• Important Legal Maxims

CUET Mass Media and Communication Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Mass Media and Communication for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be

based on the following topics:

ChaptersTopicsSub topics
1Communication• Culture and Communication
• Communication and Social Change
2Journalism• Qualities of a good journalist
• Ethical Issues in Journalism
3TV• Advertising
• Film
4Radio• Writing for Radio
• Recording Radio Programmes
• Radio Jockeying
5Cinema• History of Cinema
• Cinema Genres
• Cinema and Social Change
6Social Media• Definition of Social Media
• Types of Social Media Platforms Self-explanatory
• Role of Social Media in Democracy
• Cyber Crime
• Netiquettes
7New Media• Internet as the meeting point of all the mass media
• Broadcasting
• Mass Communication model of a few transmitting to a vast number of receivers
• Gigantic organisation
• Huge technical infra-structure
• Large scale revenue
• The Changed paradigm due to the Internet
• Empowering an individual to post data on the Internet
• Information, message in one medium triggering off activity in the others
• Many sources of the same information
• Distribution of the information between individuals on an unprecedented global scale
• Rapidity of opinion generation on a local, national and global scale
• The socio-political implications of the new information order
• The Strengthening of democracy
• Emerging trends in Mass Communication

CUET Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. 

• There will be one Question Paper which will contain two sections, i.e., Section A and Section B (B1 and B2)

• Section A will have 15 questions covering both, i.e., Mathematics/Applied Mathematics which will be compulsory for all candidates. 

• Section B1 will have 35 questions from Mathematics, of which 25 questions need to be attempted. 

• Section B2 will have 35 questions purely from Applied Mathematics, out of which 25 questions will be attempted.  

Here are the topics that will be covered in the Mathematics/Applied Mathematics CUET Syllabus 2024:

UnitsTopicsSub topics
Section A
1Algebra• Matrices and types of Matrices
• Equality of Matrices, transpose of a Matrix, Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrix
• Algebra of Matrices
• Determinants
• Inverse of a Matrix
• Solving of simultaneous equations using Matrix Method
2Calculus• Higher order derivatives
• Tangents and Normals
• Increasing and Decreasing Functions
• Maxima and Minima
3Integration and its Applications• Indefinite integrals of simple functions
• Evaluation of indefinite integrals
• Definite Integrals
• Application of Integration as area under the curve
4Differential Equations• Order and degree of differential equations
• Formulating and solving of differential equations with variable separable
5Probability• Random variables and is probability distribution
• Expected value of a random variable
• Variance and standard Deviation of a random variable
• Binomial Distribution
6Linear Programming• Mathematical formulation of Linear Programming Problem
• Graphical method of solution for problems in two variables
• Feasible and infeasible regions
• Optimal feasible solution
Section B1: Mathematics
Unit 1 Relations and Functions
1Relations and Functions
2Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Unit 2 Algebra
1Matrices
2Determinants
Unit 3 Calculus
1Continuity and Differentiability
2Applications of Derivatives
3Integrals
4Applications of the Integrals
5Differential Equations
Unit 4 Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry
1Vectors
2Three-Dimensional Geometry
Unit 5 Linear Programming
Unit 6 Probability
Section B2: Applied Mathematics
1Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications• Modulo Arithmetic
• Congruence Modulo
• Allegation and Mixture
• Numerical Problems
• Boats and Streams
• Pipes and Cisterns
• Races and Games
• Partnership
• Numerical Inequalities
2Algebra• Matrices and types of matrices
• Equality of matrices, Transpose of amatrix, Symmetric and Skew symmetric matrix
3Calculus• Higher Order Derivatives
• Marginal Cost and Marginal Revenue using Derivatives
• Maxima and Minima
4Probability Distribution• Probability Distribution
• Mathematical Expectation
• Variance
5Index Numbers and Time Based Data• Index Numbers
• Construction of Index Numbers
• Test of Adequacy of Index Numbers
6Index Numbers and Time Based Data• Population and Sample
• Parameter and Statistics and Statistical Interferences
7Index Numbers and Time-Based Data• Time Series
• Components of Time Series
• Time Series analysis for Univariate Data
8Financial Mathematics• Perpetuity, Sinking Funds
• Valuation of Bonds
• Calculation of EMI
• Linear Method of Depreciation
9Linear Programming• Introduction and Related Terminology
• Mathematical Formulation of Linear Programming Problem
• Different types of Linear Programming Problems
• Graphical Method of Solution for Problems in two variables
• Feasible and Infeasible Regions
• Feasible and Infeasible Solutions, Optimal feasible solution

CUET Performing Arts Syllabus 2024

There are 4 sections in the Performing Arts CUET entrance test syllabus:

•Section A: Vocal & Instrumental Melodic Hindustani &

Karnatak Music

•Section B: Dance

•Section C: Percussion Music Hindustani & Karnataka 

•Section D: Drama/Theatre 

The CUET Performing Arts test shall have two parts: 

•Part I is compulsory for all which. The section will have 20

questions. 

• Part II shall have four sections (that are mentioned above).

Each section will have 25 questions.

•Students are required to attempt any 20 questions. 

•Students can choose any one section out of the four choices. 

Here are the topics that will be covered in the Performing Arts CUET Syllabus 2024:

Section A – Hindustani-Karnatak Music
UnitsTopicsSub topics
1Definition• Sangeet
• Nad
• Shruti
• Swara – Shuddha
• Komal
• Teevra
• Pitch – Intensity – Timbre
• Gram-Murcchana
• Varna
• Alankar
• Raga
• Alap Tana
• Gamak
• Meend
• Kan
2Basic Knowledge of:• Vadi
• Samvadi
• Anuvadi
• Vivadi
• Uttarang
• Puravang
• Aroh
• Avroh
• Pakad
• Thata (Mela) Jati – Audav
• Shadav
• Sampurna and its varieties
3Laya & Tala• Laya
• Layakari
4Knowledge of Musical Forms• Prabandh
• Drupad
• Khayal
• Thumri
• Tarana
• Maseet Khani-Razakhani Gat
• Kriti
• Pallavi
• Padam
• Tillana
5Contribution of Musicians & Composers• VN Bhatkhande
• Omkar Nath Thakur
• Allaudin Khan
• Mushtaq Ali Khan
• Tyagraja
• Purandardas
• Ravindra Nath Tagore
• Kazi Narrul Islam
6Musical Instruments & its Classification• String (Tatta) – Sitar, Tanpura, Saraswati Veena, Sarod, Sarangi
• Violon Percussion (Avnadha) Tabla
• Pakhawaj
• Mrindangam
• Khatam
• Khanjira
• Dholak
• Wind (Sushir) – Flute, Shehnai, Nagaswaram, Harmonium
• Metallic (Ghan) – Chimta, Cymbal, Ghungroo, Khadtala, Chipla, Morchung
7Knowledge of Salient features of different ragas• Yaman/Kalyani
• Bhairav/Mayamalabgaula
• Alhaiya Bilwal/Shankra Bharnam
• Malkaun/Hindolam
• Bageshree/Shri Ranjani
• Bhupali/Mohnam
Section B – Dance
1Brief Knowledge of Classical Dance of India• History
• Dance Repertoire
• Music both vocal and instrumental
• Costume and makeup
2Life sketches of chief exponents and contributors of different dance forms, past and present
3Knowledge of the following terms:• Sangeet, Natan Bheda (Natya, Nritta, Nritya)
• Tandav, Lasya
• Lokdharmi, Natyadharmi
4Basic Knowledge of the following• Texts: Abhinaya Darpan, Natya Shashtra, Abhinaya Chandrika, Hasta Lakshana Deepika
• Major folk dances of India
5Basic Knowledge of Abhinaya and Rasa Theory• Aangika, Vachika, Aaharya, Satwika
• Nav rasa and sthayi bhaav
• Bhaav, Vibhaav, Anubhaav, Sanchari
6Survey of classical dance practice• Elementary information and knowledge of premier classical dance gharanas/organisations/institutions/University – departments
• Major dance festivals
Section C – Syllabus for Percussion Music – Hindustani & Karnatak
1Basic Knowledge of Structure of Tabla, Pakhawaj & Mridangam
2Varnas of Tabla, Pakhawaj and Mridangam
3Knowledge of following terms• Tala, Matra, Tali, Khali, Vibhag, Tihai, Sam
• Theka, Kayada, Rela, Tukda, Paran, Peshkar, Uthan, Chakradar & Farmaishi Chakradar
• Sarvlaghu, Gati, Koraipu, Korvai, Pharan, Mohra, Chapu, Muktayipu
• Study of Laya, Laykari & Jati
4Elementary Knowledge of Bhatkhande Tala Notation System & Karnatak Tala Notation System
5a) Brief study of origin of Table, Pakhawaj and Mridangam
b) Brief Study of Gharana of Tabla and Pakhawaj
6Knowledge of Prescribes Talas• Teentala, Jhaptala, Ektala, Rupak, Kehwara & Dadra
• Chautala, Sooltala, Khemtas, Dhamar
• Dhurva, Mathya Rupak, Jhampa, Triput, Ata, Eka
7Biographies• Pt. Kishan Mharaj, Ustad Zakir Hussain
• Raja Chatrapati Singh, Guru Purushotam Das
• Palani Subramanya Pillai, Palghat Mani Iyer
Section D – Drama – Theatre
1Introduction to Indian Classical and Traditional Theatre• Leading Sanskrit Playwrights
• Bhasa, Kalidasa, Sudraka, Bhavabhuti
• Major Traditional Theatre Forms
2Modern/Contemporary Indian Theatre• Survey of Major Modern and Contemporary Styles and Works in Hindi/English
• Rabindranath Tagore, Bhartendu Harishchandra, Vijay Tendulkar, Mohan Rakesh, Dharamveer Bharti, Badal Sarcar, Shankar Shesh, Girish Karnad, Chandrasekhar Kambar, Madhu Rye
• Partitioners of Modern India Theatre Shambhu Mitra, BV Karnath, Habib Tanvir, KN Panikkar, Ratan Thiyam, Utapal Dutt, Rajender Nath, Jabbar Pater, Vijya Mehta, Satyadev Dubey, E. Alkazi, Pravin Joshi
3Introduction to Western Classical and Medieval Drama• Leading Greek Plawrights
• Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripedese
• Shakesperean Dramas
4Modern/Contemporary Western Theatre• Survey of major contemporary styles and works in English or English Translation
• Chekov, Ibsen, Strindberg, Shaw, O’ Neil, Miller, Ionesco, Beckett, Pinter Stoppard, Pirandello
• Practitioners of Modern Western Drama 
5Theatre Production/Architecture/Design• Types of Theatres: Proscenium, Arena, Theatre in Round, Thrust
• Elements of play production: Set, Light, Costume, Make up, Sound-Music
6a) Review of Indian Theatre Organisation
b) Developing and Documenting the Research Project

CUET Physical Education/National Cadet Corps/Yoga Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Physical Education/National Cadet Corps/Yoga for CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub topics
1Sociological Aspects of Physical Education• Games and Sports as man’s cultural heritage
• Development of the individual through games and sports
• Role of Physical Education in promoting national integration
• Physical Education and personality development
2Training Methods• Meaning and importance of Sports Training
• Methods of training
• Advantages of warming up, conditioning and cooling/limbering
3Career Aspects in Physical Education• Career Options in Physical Education
• Important Institutions of Physical Education in India
4Career Aspects in Physical Education• Tournaments and types of tournaments
• Difference between Professional and Amateur Players
5Health Education & Health Problems• Meaning and definition of ‘Health’ and ‘Health Education’
• Principles and importance of Health Education. Health problems and role of Health Education in solving them
• Disability and Rehabilitation
• Posture
• Personal hygiene and sleep requirements
• Substance abuse
6Sports Injuries and First Aid• Sports related injuries
• Role of a sportsperson in prevention of sports related accidents
• First aid
7Test & Measurement in Sports• Motor Fitness Test
• General Motor Fitness
• Measurement of Cardio-Vascular Fitness
8Biomechanics & Sports• Meaning and importance of Biomechanics in Sports
• Types of movements
• Newton’s Law of Motion & its application in sports
• Friction & Sports
9Psychology & Sports• Personality; its definition & types – Trait & types (Sheldon & Jung Classification) & Big Five Theory
• Motivation, its type & techniques
• Exercise Adherence: Reasons to Exercise, Benefits of Exercise
• Strategies for Enhancing Adherence to Exercise
• Meaning, Concept & Types of Aggressions in Sports

CUET Physics Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Physics for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

Units Topics
1Electrostatics
2Current Electricity
3Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
4Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
5Electromagnetic Waves
6Optics
7Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
8Atoms and Nuclei
9Electronic Devices
10Communication Systems

CUET Politics Science Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Political Science for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

Politics in India Since Independence
ChaptersTopics
1The Era of One-Party Dominance
2Nation-Building and its Problems
3Politics of Planned Development
4India’s External Relations
5Challenge to and Restoration of Congress System
6Crisis of the Constitutional Order
7Regional Aspirations and Conflicts: Rise of regional parties
8Rise of New Social Movement
9Democratic Upsurge and Coalition Politics
10Recent Issues and Challenges
Contemporary World Politics
1Cold War Era in World Politics
2Disintegration of the ‘Second World’ and the Collapse of Bipolarity
3US Dominance in World Politics
4Alternative Centres of Economic and Political Power
5South Asia in the Post-Cold War Era
6International Organisations in a Unipolar World
7Security in Contemporary World
8Environment and Natural Resources in Global Politics
9Globalisation and its Critics

CUET Psychology Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Psychology for CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopics
1Variations in Psychological Attributes
2Self and Personality
3Meeting Life Challenges
4Psychological Disorders
5Therapeutic Approaches
6Attitude and Social Cognition
7Social Influence and Group Processes
8Psychology and Life
9Developing Psychological Skills

CUET Sanskrit Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Sanskrit for the CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be strictly based on the syllabus:

Download the CUET Sanskrit Syllabus here

CUET Sociology Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Physical Education/National Cadet Corps/Yoga for CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopicsSub topics
1Structure of Indian Society• Introducing Indian Society: Colonialism, Nationalism, Class, and Community
• Demographic Structure
• Rural-Urban Linkages and Divisions
2Social Institutions: Continuity and Change• Family and Kinship
• The Caste System
• Tribal Society
• The Market as a Social Institution
3Social Inequality and Exclusion• Caste Prejudice, Scheduled Castes, and other Backward Classes
• The marginalization of Tribal Communities
• The Struggle for Women’s Equality
• The Protection of Religious Minorities
• Caring for the Differently Abled
4The Challenges of Unity in Diversity• Problems of Communalism, Regionalism, Casteism, and Patriarchy
• Role of the State in a Plural, and Unequal Society
• What We Share  
5Process of Social Change in India• Process of Structural Change: Colonialism, Industrialisation, Urbanisation
• Process of Cultural Change: Monetization, Westernization, Sanskritisation, Secularisation
• Social Reform Movement and Laws
6Social Change and the Polity• The Constitution as an instrument of Social Change
• Parties, Pressure Groups, and Democratic Politics
• Panchayati Raj and the Challenges of Social Transformation
7Social Change and the Economy• Land Reforms, the Green Revolution, and Agrarian Society
• From Planned Industrialisation to Liberalisation
• Changes in the Class Structure
8Arenas of Social Change• Media and Social Change
• Globalization and Social Change
9New Arenas of Social Change• Media and Social Change
• Globalization and Social Change
10Social Movements• Class-Based Movements: Dalit Movement, Backward Castes, Trends in Upper Caste Responses
• Women’s Movements in Independent India
• Tribal Movements
• Environmental Movements

CUET Teaching Aptitude Syllabus 2024

The question paper for Teaching Aptitude for CUET entrance exam 2024 would carry 50 questions. A candidate has to answer at least 40 questions. The MCQs would be based on the following topics:

UnitsTopics
1Two Narratives/newspapers reports about schools/teachers/children/ questions on data/information/analysis/issues Such as Gender, school access, teacher’s work, scores
2Based on popular films on education, books, documentaries showing the struggles of girls’, tribals’ and Dalits’
3Science
(i) Based on observation of natural phenomenon
(ii) Famous Indian Scientists, women scientists
(iii) Current information such as COVID, technology and programmes in Science
4Mathematics
(i) Based on sense of proportion, perspective, abilities that mathematics gives
(ii) Famous mathematicians, women mathematicians
(iii) Difficulties that children face while learning Mathematics
5Arts, Music and Drama (Performing and Visual Arts)
(i) Academies of art teaching
(ii) Benefits of practicing art forms
(iii) Indian art and music traditions
6Social Sciences
(i) Based on difficulties that children face in social sciences
(ii) Details of subjects being taught
(iii) Nobel and other award winners for creating knowledge such as in economic or other fields
(iv) Teachers in history: Buddha, Jain, construction of teachers in Upanishads
7Language & Literature
(i) Based on famous stories, novels, poems that have reference to school/education/learning an are in NCERT syllabus from 6th to 12th
(ii) Biographies/autobiographies of famous women/tribals/Dalits who have described their school experience, teachers or a class
(iii) Difficulties that children face while learning poems or grammar

List of colleges participating in CUET 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CUET exam to get admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Central Universities in India. CUET entrance exam started in 2022 around 200 universities took part in it. This year, the CUCET entrance exam will be held from 15th May to 31st May 2024. Here are some of the top colleges that are participating in CUET 2024:

Banaras Hindu University

Aligarh Muslim University 

Jamia Milia Islamia 

JNU

University of Delhi 

Check out the full list of colleges under CUET 2024 here.

How to take the CUET Entrance Exam 2024?

Students appearing for the CUCET entrance exam 2024 must know that they can choose only a limited number of subjects. No candidate has to appear for all the subjects that are mentioned above. Select subjects as per your competency and prepare as per the CUCET Syllabus 2024. Check the important points before you fill out the form for the CUET exam:

  • Section IB is not compulsory. Candidates only select the languages in Section IB if they want to join a degree programme in the languages given in Section IB.
  • Section III is also not mandatory. You only have to write the Section III test if it is required for the degree programme you want admission to. 
  • A student can only take a maximum of 9 tests.

• Choose a maximum of two languages from Section IA and Section IB together. 

  • Choose a maximum of six domain subjects from Section II.

  •You can choose to attempt the General test from Section III as well. 

OR

  •Choose three languages from Section IA and Section IB taken together.

  •Take five domain subjects from Section II.

  •Attempt the General test from Section III. 

  • The CUET UG entrance exam will be conducted in two or more slots on different days for each candidate. 

  •You can take up to four tests in slot 1, conducted in the morning shift.

  •The morning shift CUET test would include one language from Section IA, a maximum of two domain-specific subjects from Section II and one General test from Section III.

  • You can choose at least five of the following tests in Slot 2, which will be held during the afternoon shift:

  •You can choose one language from Sections IA and IB.

  •You can choose up to four domain subjects from Section II.

OR

  •Choose two languages from Sections IA and IB.

  •Choose up to three domain-specific subjects from Section II. 

Students may take up to 9 tests if they combine Slots 1 and 2.  

Best Books for CUET 2024

CUET 2024 entrance exam is just around the corner, and all you aspirants out there must be contemplating how to ace the exam. The entrance exam syllabus is available on the official website but prepare well before you give the test. The process can seem a bit complex, but if you are prepared well, you will get through the college you dream about. You must be getting tips to prepare for your entrance exam from everywhere. The Oswal-Gurukul Question bank series offers the best CUET preparation material per the NTA CUET syllabus 2024. How will you benefit from the CUET question bank series:

  • Questions based on the syllabus issued by NTA
  • Chapterwise Theory
  • Includes NCERT Exemplar and NCERT questions
  • More than 700 MCQs for each subject 
  • QR code for online practice on Oswal.io

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Wrapping Up

Soon the aspiring students will be ready to sit for the CUCET entrance test, which is scheduled in May. After clearing the entrance test, the admission process will start in universities participating in CUET 2024. Prepare well and choose the subjects as per your competency and interest. Follow the preparation tips here. Explore the study material by the Gurukul CUET Question Bank series here. You can also check out oswal.io for CBT preparation.

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FAQs on CUET Syllabus 2024

Q1. How can I get the CUET Syllabus 2024?

You can download the CUET Syllabus 2024 from the official website cuetug.ntaonline.in


Q2. Do I have to write all the sections for CUET 2024?

No, Section IB and Section III are not compulsory. You have to write these papers only if it is required for the degree you are applying to.


Q3. How many subjects can I select?

You can select two languages from Section IA and Section IB together with 6 domain subjects or three from both sections along with 5 domain subjects. 


Q4. How is the CUET entrance exam conducted?

The CUET exam is conducted in two more slots (morning and afternoon) on different days. A candidate can only write four tests in slot 1. 


Q5. How many tests can I write for CUET 2024 in total?

You can write up to 9 tests in total for CUET 2024.


Q6. What are the important topics to study according to the CUET 2024 Syllabus?

Though students would pick subjects as per their interest and expertise, a few topics are there that every candidate must prepare for, which are:
• Analytical Skills
• English
• Numerical Aptitude/Data Interpretation
• Reasoning
• General Aptitude & General Knowledge 


Q7. Is the CUET PG syllabus similar to the undergraduate syllabus?

No, the syllabus for CUET 2024 is different for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 


Q8. Do I need to follow the CUET Syllabus 2024 to prepare for the entrance exam?

Yes, following the syllabus will prepare you well for the CUET entrance exam. You will learn about the topics that will be covered in the test. For more, you can refer to the Oswal-Gurukul Question bank series.

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