CUET PG Geography Syllabus 2026 (Out) By NTA- Check Topic-wise Syllabus

Human Geography

Nature and subfields; cultural regions (race, religion, language); population growth and demographic transition; world population distribution; rural/urban settlement patterns.

General Cartography

Map types and scales; map projections (Zenithal, Cylindrical, Mercator, Conical, Bonne's); data representation (Choropleth, Isopleth, Flow Diagrams); interpretation of thematic maps.

Environmental Geography

Ecosystem structure and functions; human-environment relationships in diverse regions (Equatorial, Desert, Coastal); pollution and biodiversity loss; national and international environmental policies

Geography of India

Physical settings (relief, drainage, climate); population trends since 1901; resources (livestock, minerals, power); economy (major crops and industries); transportation (road and rail)

Economic Geography

Locational theories (Von Thunen, Weber); patterns of development; primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary activities; international trade and ICT industry.

Disaster Management

Definitions of risk and vulnerability; natural disasters in India (floods, landslides, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones); human-induced disasters; NDMA/NIDM guidelines and mitigation strategies.

Geography of Tourism

Tourism types (nature, cultural, medical, pilgrimage); geographical parameters by Robinson; trends in eco-tourism and MICE; impacts on economy/environment; National Tourism Policy

Sustainability & Development

Millennium Development Goals; inclusive development (health/education); climate change policies; Rio+20; Sustainable Livelihood Model; principles of good governance

Particulars

Details

Types of questions

MCQs

Total number of questions

75

Maximum marks

300

Marking scheme

• Four marks will be given for each correct response.

• One mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

• No negative marking for unattempted questions.

Exam mode

Computer based mode

Duration

1 hour and 30 minutes (90 Minutes)