CUET PG Geography Syllabus 2027 includes 14 sections covering topics such as Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography, Population Geography, Economic Geography, Indian Geography, Cartography, Statistics, Remote Sensing and GIS.
If you're preparing for CUET PG 2027 Geography, use the syllabus as your checklist and focus your preparation on the topics given below.
| Part | Sections Covered |
|---|---|
| Part A: Physical Geography | Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography, Biogeography, Physical Geography of India |
| Part B: Human Geography | Population Geography, Geographic Thought, Geography of Resources, Economic Geography, Human Geography of India |
| Part C: Geographical Techniques | Cartography, Surveying Techniques, Statistical Techniques, Remote Sensing and GIS |
Before starting preparation, candidates should also check the CUET PG Exam Pattern 2027 to understand the question format, duration and marking scheme.
| Particulars | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | CUET PG Geography | |
| Subject Code | HUQP08 | |
| Conducting Body | NTA | |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test | |
| Questions | 75* | |
| Total Marks | 300* | |
| Question Type | MCQs | |
| Duration | 90 minutes* | |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks* | |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark* | |
| Unattempted | No marks* | |
Note: Check the latest NTA information bulletin for the final 2027 exam details.
Candidates can use the syllabus PDF as a preparation checklist and refer to it while making their study plan.
| Section | Important Topics |
| I. Geomorphology | Origin of Earth, Earth's interior, geological time scale, rocks and minerals, Wegener's theory, plate tectonics, folds and faults, earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering, mass wasting, fluvial, glacial, coastal, arid and karst landforms |
| II. Climatology | Atmosphere, heat budget, atmospheric pressure, winds, temperature, humidity, evaporation, condensation, hydrological cycle, monsoon, air masses, fronts, cyclones, ENSO, climate classification, global warming |
| III. Oceanography | Ocean floor, continental shelf and slope, abyssal plains, trenches, ocean temperature and salinity, ocean currents, waves, tides, marine deposits, coral reefs, coastal environment, ocean resources |
| IV. Biogeography | Biosphere, ecosystem, biomes, trophic levels, energy flow, food chain, food web, ecological pyramid, environmental ethics, pollution, global warming, land degradation, environmental policies, EIA |
| V. Physical Geography of India | Geological structure, physical divisions, drainage, soils, natural vegetation, climate, seasons, monsoon, temperature, rainfall, minerals, power resources, non-conventional energy |
| Section | Important Topics |
| VI. Population Geography | Population distribution and density, population growth, composition, population theories, migration, settlements, urbanization, population policies, electoral geography, boundaries, geopolitics |
| VII. Geographic Thought | Nature and scope of Geography, history of Geography, Greek, Roman, Arab, Chinese and Indian scholars, modern Geography, dualisms, paradigm shift, positivism, behaviouralism, humanism, structuralism, feminism, postmodernism |
| VIII. Geography of Resources | Resources, renewable and non-renewable resources, water, forests, soil, deforestation, soil erosion, pollution, resource exploitation, population pressure, food security, global warming, conservation and sustainable development |
| IX. Economic Geography | Primary, secondary and tertiary activities, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, mining, minerals, coal, petroleum, power resources, industries, international trade, transport, waterways, canals, globalization |
| X. Human Geography of India | Population, settlements, urbanization, agriculture, Green Revolution, industries, industrial regions, transport networks, trade, regional planning, globalization, Indian economy, socio-economic development, environment |
| Section | Important Topics |
| XI. Cartography | Maps, scales, map projections, enlargement and reduction, contours, profiles, topographic sheets, weather maps, climograph, hythergraph, isotherms, isobars, isohyets, dot, isopleth and choropleth methods |
| XII. Surveying Techniques | Principles and types of surveying, surveying instruments, field surveys, data collection, chain and tape survey, compass survey, plane table survey, levelling, theodolite and electronic instruments |
| XIII. Statistical Techniques | Frequency distribution, histograms, central tendency, dispersion, diagrams, sampling, tests of significance, probability distributions, parametric and non-parametric tests, correlation and regression |
| XIV. Remote Sensing & GIS | Remote sensing principles, aerial photography, satellite images, applications, GIS components, spatial and non-spatial data, vector and raster data, GIS analysis, GNSS and applications |
Want to prioritise your preparation? Start with these areas:
| Area | Topics to Focus On |
| Physical Geography | Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography |
| Indian Geography | Physical features, climate, monsoon, soils, agriculture, resources |
| Human Geography | Population, migration, settlements, urbanization |
| Economic Geography | Agriculture, minerals, industries, trade and transport |
| Geographic Thought | Thinkers, approaches, dualisms and paradigms |
| Geographical Techniques | Cartography, Statistics, Surveying, Remote Sensing and GIS |
| Environment | Global warming, pollution, conservation and sustainable development |
1. Start With the Syllabus: Divide the syllabus into Physical Geography, Human Geography and Geographical Techniques and track your progress.
2. Make Short Notes: Create quick revision notes for:
3. Practise Maps: Regularly revise Indian and world maps, including:
Rivers | Mountains | Climate Regions | Resources | Agriculture | Industries
4. Solve Previous-Year Questions: After completing each major topic, solve CUET PG Previous-Year Questions to identify recurring concepts and understand how topics are tested.
5. Take Mock Tests: After completing the syllabus, practise full-length tests and analyse:
Score → Accuracy → Time → Mistakes → Revision