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    CUET Syllabus 2024 By NTA (Revised), Subject-Wise CUET UG Syllabus PDF

    CUET Syllabus 2024 By NTA (Revised), Subject-Wise CUET UG Syllabus PDF

    Anurag ReddyUpdated on 26 Sep 2024, 02:42 PM IST

    CUET Syllabus 2024 - The NTA released the CUET 2024 syllabus at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. The CUET syllabus 2024 is composed of 27 domain specific subjects, general test, and language subjects . Candidates can download the CUET UG syllabus in online mode. The CUET syllabus is prepared by considering the CBSE Class 12 syllabus.

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    1. CUET Syllabus 2024 - Subjects and Topics
    2. CUET UG Languages Syllabus 2024
    3. CUET UG Syllabus 2024 PDF - Domain Subjects
    4. CUET Syllabus 2024 - General Test
    5. CUET Exam Pattern 2024
    6. CUET 2024 Syllabus - Best Books for Preparation
    CUET Syllabus 2024 By NTA (Revised), Subject-Wise CUET UG Syllabus PDF
    CUET Syllabus 2024

    The CUET 2024 syllabus is divided into four sections - Section IA & IB for languages, one for domain tests and one for general test. Students can practise the CUET 2024 exam syllabus to cover all the important topics that can be asked in the Common University Entrance Exam. The CUET exam syllabus plays a vital role in qualifying for the entrance exam. The CUET domain syllabus consists of physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, computer science, and other subjects. The CUET language syllabus will include the vocabulary, reading comprehension and aptitude skills of the students. While CUET general test syllabus contains the logical and analytical skills, current affairs and general knowledge.

    CUET Syllabus 2024 - Subjects and Topics

    Aspirants can prepare for the CUET 2024 exam to make their preparation easier by going through the syllabus mentioned in the table given below. The table consists of all the subjects and topics of the CUET syllabus.

    CUET UG Languages Syllabus 2024

    Candidates preparing for the CUET 2024 language subject can go through the language syllabus to score more marks in the examination. The CUET language syllabus consists of topics such as reading comprehension (narrative, factual and literary), vocabulary, verbal activity, rearranging the parts, choosing the correct word, and synonyms and antonyms.

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    CUET 2024 UG Languages Syllabus

    Section IA

    Section IB

    Syllabus

    English

    French
















    1. Reading Comprehension - Factual, Narrative, Literary.

    2. Verbal Ability

    3. Rearranging the parts.

    4. Choosing the correct word.

    5. Synonyms and Antonyms.

    6. Vocabulary.

    Hindi

    German

    Kannada

    Spanish

    Telugu

    Arabic

    Malayalam

    Kashmiri

    Tamil

    Konkani

    Marathi

    Bodo

    Odia

    Dogri

    Punjabi

    Santhali

    Assamese

    Manipuri

    Bengali

    Chinese

    Gujarati

    Japanese

    Urdu

    Tibetian


    Nepali


    Persian


    Italian


    SIndhi


    Sanskrit


    Maithili


    Russian

    CUET UG Syllabus 2024 PDF - Domain Subjects

    Candidates can find the CUET UG 2024 syllabus in the table given below to help them with their preparation for the exam. The CUET syllabus 2024 subject wise pdf links have been listed in the table given below.

    CUET 2024 Syllabus PDF

    CUET 2024 Domain Syllabus - Detailed

    Aspirants of the CUET exam 2024 can practise for the examination by going through the domain subjects mentioned below. The CUET 2024 domain syllabus consists of 27 subjects. Candidates can check the table to know more about the topics of the CUET 2024 domain subjects listed below.

    CUET Domain Syllabus 2024

    Subjects

    Topics

    CUET Physics Syllabus 2024

    Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems

    CUET Chemistry Syllabus 2024

    Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, p-Block Elements, d and f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols, and Esthers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Elementary Idea, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life

    CUET Biology Syllabus 2024

    Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and Its Applications, Ecology and Environment

    CUET Mathematics Syllabus 2024

    Section - A: Algebra, Calculus, Integration and its Applications, Differential Equations, Probability Distributions, Linear Programming


    Section - B1: Relations and Functions, Algebra, Calculus, Vectors and Three Dimensional Geometry, Linear Programming, Probability


    Section - B2: Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications, Algebra, Calculus, Probability Distributions, Index Numbers and Time Based Data, Inferential Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Linear Programming

    CUET Accountancy Syllabus 2024

    Accounting Not-for-Profit Organization, Accounting for Partnership, Reconstitution of Partnership, Dissolution of Partnership Firm, Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital, Analysis of Financial Statements, Statement of Changes in Financial Position, Overview of Computerized Accounting System, Using a Computerized Accounting System, Accounting Using Database Management System (DBMS), Accounting Applications of Electronic Spreadsheet

    CUET History Syllabus 2024

    The Story of the First Cities Harappan Archaeology, Political and Economic History: How Inscriptions tell a Story, Social Histories using the Mahabharata, A History of Buddhism: Sanchi Stupa, Medieval Society Through Travellers Accounts, Religious Histories: The Bhakti-Sufi Tradition, New Architecture: Hampi, Agrarian Relations: The Ain-i-Akbari, The Mughal Court: Reconstructing Histories through Chronicles, Colonialism and Rural Society: Evidence from Official Reports, Representations of 185, Colonialism and Indian Towns: Town Plans and Municipal Reports, Mahatma Gandhi Through Contemporary Eyes, Partition through Oral Sources, The Making of the Constitution

    CUET Political Science Syllabus 2024

    Politics in India Since Independence:

    The Era of One Party Dominance, Nation-Building and Its Problems, Politics of Planned Development, India’s External Relations, Challenge to and Restoration of Congress System, Crisis of the Constitutional Order, Regional Aspirations and Conflicts, Rise of New Social Movements, Democratic Upsurge and Coalition Politics, Recent Issues and Challenges


    Contemporary World Politics:

    Cold War Era in World Politics, Disintegration of the ‘Second World’ and the Collapse of Bipolarity, US Dominance in World Politics, Alternative Centres of Economic and Political Power, South Asia in the Post-Cold War Era, International Organisations in a Unipolar World, Security in Contemporary World, Environment and Natural Resources in Global Politics, Globalisation and Its Critics

    CUET Geography Syllabus 2024

    Fundamentals of Human Geography:

    Human Geography: Nature and Scope, People, Human Activities, Transport, Communication and Trade, Human Settlements


    India: People and Economy

    People, Human Settlements, Resources and Development, Transport, Communication and International Trade, Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems

    CUET Agriculture Syllabus 2024

    Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology, Livestock Production, Crop Production, Horticulture

    CUET Sociology Syllabus 2024

    Structure of Indian Society, Social Institutions: Continuity and Change, Social Inequality and Exclusion, The Challenges of Unity in Diversity, Process of Social Change in India, Social Change and the Polity, Social Change and the Economy, Arenas of Social Change, New Arenas of Social Change, Social Movements

    CUET Home Science Syllabus 2024

    Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Human Development: Lifespan Approach, Fabric and Apparel, Resource Management, Communication and Extension, Career Options after Home Science Education

    CUET Computer Science Syllabus 2024

    Section A: Exception and File Handling in Python, Database Concepts, Structured Query Language, Computer Networks

    Section B1: Exception and File Handling in Python, Stack, Queue, Searching, Sorting, Understanding Data, Database Concepts, Structured Query Language, Computer Networks

    Section B2: Informatics Practices

    Database Query using SQL, Data Handling using Pandas – I, Data Handling using Pandas – II, Plotting Data using Matplotlib, Introduction to Computer Networks, Societal Impacts, Data Communication, Security Aspects

    CUET Physical Education Syllabus 2024

    Sociological Aspects of Physical Education, Training Methods, Career Aspects in Physical Education, Career Aspects in Physical Education, Health Education & Health Problems, Sports Injuries and First Aid, Test & Measurement in Sports, Biomechanics & Sports, Psychology & Sports

    CUET Economics Syllabus 2024

    Introduction to Microeconomics, Consumer Behaviour and Demand, National Income and Related Aggregates — Basic Concepts and Measurement, Determination of Income and Employment, Money and Banking, Government Budget and the Economy, Balance of Payments, Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991, Current Challenges Facing the Indian Economy, Development Experience in India

    Mass Media

    Communication, Journalism, TV, Radio, Cinema, Social Media, New Media

    CUET Environmental Studies Syllabus 2024

    Human Beings and Nature, Population and Conservation Ecology, Monitoring Pollution, Third World Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics , International Relations and the Environment

    CUET Anthropology Syllabus 2024

    Physical Anthropology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Material culture and economic Anthropology, Social Anthropology and Ethnography, Ecology

    CUET Entrepreneurship Syllabus 2024

    Entrepreneurial Opportunity, Entrepreneurial Planning, Enterprise Marketing, Enterprise Growth Strategies, Business Arithmetic, Resource Mobilization

    CUET Business Studies Syllabus 2024

    Nature and Significance of Management, Principles of Management, Business Environment, Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling, Business Finance, Financial Markets, Marketing, Consumer Protection, Entrepreneurship Development

    Knowledge Tradition - Practices India

    Agriculture: A Survey, Architecture: A Survey, Dance: A Survey, Education Systems and Practices: A Survey, Ethics: Individual and Social, Martial Arts Traditions: A Survey, Language and Grammar, Other Technologies: A Survey

    CUET Engineering Graphics Syllabus 2024

    ISOMETRIC PROJECTION OF SOLIDS

    1. Construction of isometric scale showing main divisions of 10mm and smaller divisions of 1mm, also showing the leading angles.


    1. Combination of any two above-mentioned solids keeping the base side parallel or perpendicular to HP/VP and placed centrally together (Axis of both the solids should not be given parallel to HP).


    Machine Drawing (Machine Parts)

    Drawing to full size scale with instruments, Free-hand sketches, Bearings, Rod Joint, Tie-rod and Pipe-joint

    Legal Studies

    Judiciary, Topics of Law, Arbitration, Tribunal Adjudication, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Human Rights in India, Legal Profession in India, Legal Services, International Context, Legal Maxims

    CUET Psychology syllabus 2024

    Variations in Psychological Attributes, Self and Personality, Meeting Life Challenges, Psychological Disorders, Therapeutic Approaches, Attitude and Social Cognition, Social Influence and Group Processes, Psychology and Life, Developing Psychological Skills

    Teaching Aptitude

    1. Two narratives/ newspaper reports about schools/teachers/ children/ Questions on data/information/analysis/issues Such as Gender, school access, teacher’s work, scores.


    1. Based on popular films on education, books, documentaries showing the struggles of girls’, tribals’ and Dalits’.

    Science, Mathematics, Arts, Music and Drama (Performing and Visual Arts), Social Sciences, Language and Literature

    Sanskrit Domain

    शब्दरूपाणि - वाक्येषुणवभणिप्रयोगा, धातुरूपाणि, सनधयः सणनधणवच्छेदाः च, समासाः णवग्रहाः च, . प्रत्ययाः, उपपदणवभणिप्रयोगाः, भाणषककायृम्, छनदसांसोदाहरिलििपररचयः/श्लोके षुछनदोऽणभज्ञानम्, शब्दालङ्काराः अिाृलङ्काराः च, संस्कृ तसाणहत्यस्य सामानयपररचयः

    Performing Arts

    Section A- Hindustani- Karnatak Music

    1. Definition of the following: Sangeet, Nad, Shruti, Swara- Shuddha, Komal, Teevra, Pitch-Intensity – Timbre, GramMurcchana, Varna, Alankar, Raga, Alap Tana, Gamak, Meend, Kan.

    2. Basic knowledge of the following concepts: Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi,Uttarang, Puravang, Aroh, Avroh, Pakad, Thata(Mela) JatiAudav,Shadav, Sampurna and its varieties.

    3. - Laya & Tala Laya – Vilambit,Madhya, Drut Layakari- Dagun, Tigun, Chaugun, Chegun, Tala, Matra, Tali, Khali, Sam, Vibhag, Avartan, Knowledge of prominent Talas: Teental,Ektala, Dadra, Keharwa, Jhaptala, Rupak, Adi, Saptala, Chaputala, Rupakam.

    4. Knowledge of Musical Forms Prabandh, Drupad, Khayal, Thumri, Tarana, Maseet Khani-Razakhani Gat, Kriti,Pallavi, Padam, Tillana.

    5. Contribution of musicians & composers: V.N Bhatkhande, Omkar Nath thakur, Allaudin Khan, Mushtaq Ali Khan, Tyagraja, Purandardas, Ravindra Nath tagore, Kazi narrul Islam.

    6. Musical 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, Ghungaroo, Khadtala, Chipla,Morchung

    7. Knowledge of Salient features of the following ragas: - 1. Yaman/Kalyani, 2. Bhairav/ Mayamalavgaula, 3. Alhaiya Bilwal/Shankra bharnam, 4. Malkaun/Hindolam, 5. Bageshree/Shri Ranjani, 6. Bhupali/Mohnam


    Section - B : Dance

    1. Brief knowledge of classical dances of India. (Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Kathakali, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam, Sattriya) I. History II. Dance repertoire III. Music both vocal and instrumental IV. Costume and makeup.

    2. Life sketches of chief exponents and contributors of different dance forms, past and present.

    3. - Knowledge of the following terms: I. Sangeet, Natan Bheda ( Natya,Nritta, Nritya) II. Tandav, Lasya III. Lokdharmi, Natyadharmi

    4. Basic knowledge of the following: - I. Texts: Abhinaya Darpan, Natya Shastra, Abhinaya Chandrika, Hasta Lakshana deepika. II. Major folk dances of India.

    5. Basic knowledge of Abhinaya and Rasa theory. I. Aangika, Vachika, Aaharya, Satwika II. Nav rasa and sthayi bhaav. III. Bhaav, Vibhaav, Anubhaav, Sanchari.

    6. Survey of classical dance practice: I. Elementary information and knowledge of premier classical dance gharanas/ organisations/ institutions/ University-departments. II. Major dance festivals.


    Section-C-Syllabus for Percussion Music- Hindustani & Karnataka

    1. Basic knowledge of structure of Tabla, Pakhawaj & Mridangam.

    2. Varnas of Tabla, Pakhawaj and Mridangam.

    3. Knowledge of following terms: a) Tala, Matra,Tali, Khali, Vibhag, Tihai, Sam b) Theka, Kayada,Rela, Tukda, Paran, Peshkar, Uthan, Chakradar & Farmaishi chakradar. c) Sarvlaghu,Gati, Koraipu,Korvai,Pharan,Mohra, Chapu, Muktayipu d) Study of Laya,Laykari & Jati.

    4. - Elementary knowledge of Bhatkhande Tala Notation system & Karnatak Tala Notation System.

    5. - a) Brief study of the origin of Tabla,Pakhawaj and Mridangam. b) Brief study of Gharana of Tabla and Pakhawaj

    6. Knowledge of prescribes Talas: a) Teentala, Jhaptala,Ektala, Rupak, Keharwa & Dadra b) Chautala, Sooltala,Khemtas, Dhamar c) Dhurva,Mathya Rupak,Jhampa,Triput,Ata,Eka.

    7. Biographies: - a) Pt.Kishan Mharaj,Ustad Zakir Hussain. b) Raja Chatrapati Singh,Guru Purushotam Das. c) Palani Subramanya Pillai, Palghat Mani Iyer.


    Section D: Drama- Theatre

    Introduction to Indian Classical and Traditional Theatre, Modern/ Contemporary Indian Theatre, Introduction to western classical and Medieval Drama, Modern/Contemporary Western Theatre, Theatre Production/Architecture/ Design

    I. Review of Indian Theatre Organizations-NSD, University Theatre Deptts, Sangeet Natak academy, Zonal Cultural Centres.

    II. Developing and Documenting the Research project – Examples of research projects in different aspects of theatre; using media and sources for the project.


    Art Education Painting and Sculpture

    1. The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting.

    2. The Mughal and Deccan schools of miniature painting.

    3. The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism.

    4. The Modern Trends In Indian Art.

    CUET Syllabus 2024 - General Test

    Students appearing for the examination should practise the CUET general test syllabus to score more marks in the examination.

    CUET General Test Syllabus 2024

    Subject

    Topics

    General Test

    General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts Quantitative arithmetic / algebra geometry / mensuration / statistics), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

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    CUET Exam Pattern 2024

    Candidates are advised to go through the CUET 2024 exam pattern to better understand the types of questions that will be asked in the examination. The CUET exam pattern contains four sections - two sections for languages, one for domain subjects and one for general test. Students can choose their desired subject to appear for the exam, according to the CUET 2024 exam pattern.

    CUET 2024 Exam Pattern

    Sections

    Subjects/ Tests

    No. of questions

    To be attempted

    Duration

    Section IA

    13 Languages

    50

    40 in each language

    45 minutes for each language

    Section IB

    20 Languages

    Section II

    27 Domain-specific Subjects

    45/50

    35/40

    45 minutes for each subject

    Section III

    General Test

    60

    50

    60 minutes

    CUET 2024 Syllabus - Best Books for Preparation

    Aspirants can prepare for the examination by going through the CUET best books to score more marks in the exam. We have prepared a list of best books that can help with the preparation of candidates for CUET 2024 in the table given below.

    CUET Best Books 2024

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: CUET syllabus is based on which Class?
    A:

    The syllabus for CUET 2024 is published on the official NTA website and is designed to assess the knowledge of Class 12 students from various boards.

    Q: Is CUET very tough?
    A:

    CUET 2024 exam is considered moderate to difficult due to the vast subjects in the exam, according to the previous year CUET exam analysis.

    Q: What is the Syllabus of CUET 2024?
    A:

    The CUET syllabus 2024 consists of 27 domain related subjects, language subject and general test.

    Q: Where can I the CUET 2024 Physics syllabus?
    A:

    Candidates can  the CUET Physics syllabus 2024 from the table mentioned in the article or from the official website of CUET UG - exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/.

    Q: Is there a negative marking in CUET exam?
    A:

    Yes, there is negative marking in CUET exam 2024 . For every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted from the total score.

    Q: Can I choose 3 subjects in CUET?
    A:

    Yes, you can choose a minimum of three CUET domain subjects while filling out the application form.

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