CUET PG Microbiology Syllabus 2026: Download Topic-wise Syllabus

Unit

Key Topics

Microbiology

History and scope; bacterial cell structure; bacteriophages, viroids, and prions; biogeochemical cycles (C, N, P, S); cultivation and growth curves; gene transfer and regulation; fermented foods; bio-fertilizers; microbial interactions; and emerging infectious diseases.

Cytology & Genetics

Ultrastructure of plant/animal cells; cell cycle; Mendel’s laws; cytoplasmic inheritance; gene interaction; linkage and crossing over; sex determination; modern gene structure; and mutations.

Biochemistry

Proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and the genetic code.

Physiology

Water relations; cell membrane; oxygenic and anoxygenic photosynthesis; and respiration (aerobic, anaerobic, and fermentation).

Biotechnology

Vectors (plasmids, phages, BAC, YAC); tools (restriction enzymes, ligases, PCR, sequencing); blotting techniques; DNA microarray; and RDT-based products.

Biotechniques

Chromatography; electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE, IEF, 2D); microscopy; centrifugation; and spectrophotometry.

Immunology

Cells and organs of the immune system; innate and adaptive responses; antigens and antibodies; complement system; MHC; and immunological techniques.

Ecology

Adaptations; population, community, and ecosystem functions; ecological successions; and environmental pollution.

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)