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Section I: Language

As per the National Testing Agency (NTA), the syllabus for the CUET 2025 exam will remain consistent with previous years, encompassing the entire NCERT Class 12 syllabus for respective subjects. However, the syllabus has been streamlined, with 26 subjects removed across three sections. Previously offering 63 subjects, NTA has now reduced the options to 37 for students to choose from. A comprehensive list of the dropped subjects is provided later in this article.

The CUET (UG) exam will be conducted exclusively in an online format (Computer-Based Test) and will be available in 13 languages across various states in India. To excel in their preparation, students are advised to review the full CUET 2025 syllabus and create a focused study plan. Given the competitive nature of CUET (UG), a well-thought-out strategy is essential. Students are encouraged to carefully read through this article, download the CUET 2025 syllabus PDF, and familiarize themselves with the CUET exam pattern to devise an effective preparation plan.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the subject-wise and section-wise CUET 2025 syllabus, including all topics and chapters from key domain subjects in Section II. Students can also access the complete CUET UG syllabus PDF for further reference.

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Section II: Domain Subjects

CUET (UG) Accountancy Syllabus

Accounting Not-for-Profit Organisations, Accounting for Partnerships, Reconstitution of Partnerships, Dissolution of Partnership Firms, Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital, Analysis of Financial Statements, Statement of Changes in Financial Position, etc

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CUET (UG)  Agriculture Syllabus 

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

 

 

 

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CUET (UG) Anthropology Syllabus 

Physical Anthropology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Material Culture and Economic Anthropology, Social Anthropology and Ethnography, Ecology

 

 

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CUET (UG) Biology Syllabus 

Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and its Application, Ecology and Environment.

 

 

 

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CUET (UG) Business Studies Syllabus

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

 

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CUET (UG) Chemistry Syllabus 

Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, 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

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CUET (UG) Computer Science Syllabus 

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

 

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CUET (UG) Economics Syllabus 

Microeconomics, Consumer Behaviour and Demand, National Income and Related Aggregates, Determination of Income and Employment, Money and Banking, Government Budget and the Economy, Balance of Payments, Indian Economic development related topics.

 

 

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CUET (UG) Environmental Science Syllabus 

Human Beings and Nature, Population and Conservation Ecology, Threats to the Ecosystem, Conservation, Monitoring Pollution, Atmosphere, International and National Air Quality Standards, Water Testing, Etc.

 

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CUET (UG) Fine Arts Syllabus (Art, Education, Painting and Sculpture)

The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting, The Mughal and Deccan 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.)

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CUET (UG) Geography Syllabus 

Human Geography, Human Activities, Transport, Communication and Trade, Human Settlements, India: People and Economy.

 

 

 

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CUET (UG) History Syllabus 

Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and its Application, Ecology and Environment.

 

 

 

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CUET (UG) Home Science Syllabus

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

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CUET (UG) Knowledge Tradition Practices in India Syllabus

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

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CUET (UG) Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus

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

 

 

 

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CUET (UG) Mathematics Syllabus

Algebra, Calculus, Integration and its Application, Differential Equation, Probability Distribution, Linear Programming, Relations and Functions, Vectors and Three Dimensional Geometry, Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications

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CUET (UG) Performing Arts Syllabus

Vocal Instrumental Melodic, Dance, Percussion Music- Hindustani & Karnataka, Drama-Theatre.

 

 

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CUET (UG) Physical Education Syllabus 

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

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CUET (UG) Physics Syllabus

Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, : Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei< Electronic Devices, Communication Systems

 

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CUET (UG) Political Science Syllabus

Politics in India Since Independence, Contemporary World Politics.

 

 

 

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CUET (UG) Psychology Syllabus

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

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CUET (UG) Sanskrit Syllabus

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

 

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CUET (UG) Sociology Syllabus

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

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Section II: Domain Subjects

CUET (UG) Accountancy Syllabus

Accounting Not-for-Profit Organisations, Accounting for Partnerships, Reconstitution of Partnerships, Dissolution of Partnership Firms, Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital, Analysis of Financial Statements, Statement of Changes in Financial Position, etc

Detailed Syllabus

CUET (UG)  Agriculture Syllabus 

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

Detailed Syllabus

CUET (UG) Anthropology Syllabus 

Physical Anthropology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Material Culture and Economic Anthropology, Social Anthropology and Ethnography, Ecolog

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CUET (UG) Biology Syllabus 

Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and its Application, Ecology and Environment.

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CUET (UG) Business Studies Syllabus

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

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CUET (UG) Chemistry Syllabus 

Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, 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

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CUET (UG) Computer Science Syllabus 

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

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CUET (UG) Economics Syllabus 

Microeconomics, Consumer Behaviour and Demand, National Income and Related Aggregates, Determination of Income and Employment, Money and Banking, Government Budget and the Economy, Balance of Payments, Indian Economic development related topics.

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CUET (UG) Environmental Science Syllabus 

Human Beings and Nature, Population and Conservation Ecology, Threats to the Ecosystem, Conservation, Monitoring Pollution, Atmosphere, International and National Air Quality Standards, Water Testing, Etc.

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CUET (UG) Fine Arts Syllabus (Art, Education, Painting and Sculpture)

The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting, The Mughal and Deccan 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.)

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CUET (UG) Geography Syllabus 

Human Geography, Human Activities, Transport, Communication and Trade, Human Settlements, India: People and Economy.

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CUET (UG) History Syllabus 

Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and its Application, Ecology and Environment.

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CUET (UG) Home Science Syllabus

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

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CUET (UG) Knowledge Tradition Practices in India Syllabus

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

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CUET (UG) Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus

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

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CUET (UG) Mathematics Syllabus

Algebra, Calculus, Integration and its Application, Differential Equation, Probability Distribution, Linear Programming, Relations and Functions, Vectors and Three Dimensional Geometry, Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications

Detailed Syllabus

CUET (UG) Performing Arts Syllabus

Vocal Instrumental Melodic, Dance, Percussion Music- Hindustani & Karnataka, Drama-Theatre.

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CUET (UG) Physical Education Syllabus 

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

 

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CUET (UG) Physics Syllabus

Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, : Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei< Electronic Devices, Communication Systems

Detailed Syllabus

CUET (UG) Political Science Syllabus

Politics in India Since Independence, Contemporary World Politics.

Detailed Syllabus

CUET (UG) Psychology Syllabus

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

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CUET (UG) Sanskrit Syllabus

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

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CUET (UG) Sociology Syllabus

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

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Section III: General Aptitude Test

The CUET 2025 General Test is an optional section for candidates to include in their preparation. can be opted for the courses which include the CUET deleted subjects. Those opting for this section should review the CUET General Test syllabus for effective preparation. Key topics to focus on include:

  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • General Mental Ability and Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning: This includes the basic application of mathematical concepts such as Quantitative Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning

These areas are crucial for scoring well in the General Test section.

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CUET 2025 Syllabus Stream Wise

Class 12th streams are divided into three streams: Commerce, Science, and Arts/Humanities. Students from these streams have a variety of undergraduate courses available to them to pursue. Candidates from a Science, Arts, or Commerce background can explore the popular CUET courses and the CUET 2025 syllabus listed below.

Science Commerce Arts/Humanities

CUET Syllabus 2025 for Science Students

Science students typically focus on core subjects like PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) or PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology). These students can pursue various courses in commerce and arts streams as well. Some of the popular courses through CUET UG among science students include:

  • B.Tech
  • B.Sc
  • BPharma
  • BDS
  • B.Arch

For those preparing for CUET 2025, it’s essential to select CUET domain subjects based on their chosen course. The CUET syllabus 2025 for Science students varies depending on the specific course they intend to pursue.

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CUET Syllabus 2025 for Commerce Students

The core subjects for commerce students include Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, and English or any other language. To pursue any of the top courses listed below, commerce students should thoroughly prepare according to the CUET 2025 syllabus:

  • B.Com (Hons.)
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • ICAI Chartered Accountancy (CA)
  • ICSI Company Secretary (CS)
  • B.A (Hons.)
  • B.Sc Hons. in Statistics

For effective preparation, candidates must familiarise themselves with the CUET syllabus 2025 for commerce students, which varies depending on the specific UG course. It is essential to check the subject mapping for the courses and CUET-accepting colleges they wish to apply to.

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To prepare well for any of these courses, candidates must thoroughly understand the CUET 2025 syllabus for Arts students. The CUET syllabus will vary depending on the specific course, so candidates should check the subject mapping for the courses and universities they wish to apply to.

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CUET 2025 Syllabus for Arts/Humanities

The core subjects for Arts students include History, Political Science, English or other languages, Psychology, Business Studies, Geography, and more. Some of the courses that Arts students can pursue through CUET 2025 are:

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    • English
    • Psychology
    • History
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • Political Science
    • Journalism
    • Hindi
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
  • Integrated Law course (B.A + L.L.B.)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
  • Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (B.J.M.C)

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