CUET PG Syllabus 2025, Download PDF, Subject Wise Detailed Syllabus

1. English/Comprehension

English Grammar, Sentence Correction, Reading Comprehension, One-word Substitution, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Paragraph Completion, English Usage Errors

2. हिंदी पाठ बोधन

हिंदी व्याकरण, पराग्राफ पाठन, समानार्थक शब्द और विलोम, मुहावरे एवं कहावतें, वाक्य पूर्णता, शब्द समानता और विलोम

3. Maths/Quantitative Ability

Partnership, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Percentages, Pipes and Cisterns, Time-Speed-Distance, Work and Wages, Time and Work

4. Logical Reasoning

Ranking Tests, Linear Arrangements, Matrix Arrangements, Sequencing, Statements and Assumptions, Cause and Effect, Blood Relationship, Number Series, Inferences, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analogy, Direction and Distance Test

5. Data Interpretation

Pie Charts, Line Charts, Bar Graphs, Tabular Charts, Mixed Graphs, Data Sufficiency, Graph Number Systems, Venn Diagrams

1. English Comprehension

English Grammar, English Usage Errors, Jumbled Paragraphs, Sentence Correction, Sentence Improvement, Reading Comprehension, Paragraph Completion, One-word Substitution, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases

2. Hindi Comprehension

हिंदी पाठ बोधन (Comprehension), हिंदी याकरण अश योग, परछेद का उचित म, वाक्य शुद्धता, शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द, समानार्थी एवं विलोम शब्द, महावर एवं कहावतें

3. General Knowledge/Awareness

Literature, History, Indian Constitution, Personalities, Sports, National and International Economy, Economics, Science, Politics, Legal Awareness, Trade Awareness, Geography, Culture

4. Computer Basics

Fundamentals of Computer, Abbreviations, Shortcut Keys, Microsoft Office (MS Word), Types of Computer, Storage Devices, Hardware and Software, Input/Output Devices, Internet, Web Browsers, Computer Virus

5. General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning

Average, Simplification, Problems on Ages/Numbers/Train, LCM & HCF, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Partnerships, Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time & Distance, Stock & Shares, Discount/Bankers Discount, Geometry & Mensuration

6. Logical Reasoning

Ranking Tests, Linear Arrangements, Matrix Arrangements, Sequencing, Statements Arguments, Cause and Effects, Statements Assumptions, Statements and Conclusion, Number Series, Blood Relationship Tests, Coding and Decoding, Inferences, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analogy Test

1. History of English and Indian Literatures

Major Authors, Texts, Literary Movements

2. Indian Writing in English

Major Authors, Texts including English translations, History

3. Literary Terms

Allegory, Ballad, Blank Verse, Comedy, Dissociation of Sensibility, Dramatic Monologue, Elegy, Enlightenment, Epic, Fancy and Imagination, Imitation, Intentional Fallacy, Motif, Ode, Onomatopoeia, Paradox, Plot, Figures of Speech, Satire, Soliloquy, Sonnet, Tragedy, Wit

4. Literary Genres

Fiction and Non‐fiction, Life writings, Diary, Drama, Essay, Novel, Poetry, Prose, Short Story, Epic, Travelogue, Science Fiction

5. Comparative Literature and Translation Studies

Concepts, Theories, Texts

6. Literary Criticism and Theory

Classical and Modern Criticism, Marxism, Structuralism and Post-structuralism, Feminism, Eco-criticism, Post Colonialism

7. Awareness of Current Literary Trends, Events, and Awards

Awareness of contemporary trends in literature, literary events, and notable awards

Ancient History of India (10000 BC to 1206 AD)

Stone Age, Indus Valley Civilization, Aryan & Vedic Age, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, Early South Indian States

Early Medieval India (750 AD - 1206 AD)

Rise of Rajputs, Chola Empire, Indian Feudalism, Trade & Commerce, Village Economy

Medieval History of India (1206 - 1707 AD)

Delhi Sultanate (Khilji, Tughlaq Dynasties), Mughal Empire, Bhakti & Sufi Movements, Expansion of Mughal Empire

Modern History of India (1707 - 1947 AD)

Colonialism, British Raj, Social & Religious Reform Movements, Indian National Movement, Gandhian Movement

European History

French Revolution, English Civil War, American & Russian Revolutions, World Wars

Microeconomics

• Consumer Theory: Demand, Utility, Indifference Curve, Consumer Surplus

• Production Theory: Production Function, Cost Function, Returns to Scale

• Price and Output Determination: Perfect and Imperfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic, Oligopoly Models

• General Equilibrium and Welfare Economics

Macroeconomics

• National Income Accounting

• Income and Output Determination: Aggregate Demand and Supply, Classical and Keynesian Theories

• Money and Inflation: Demand for Money, Money Multiplier, Credit Creation, Role of RBI, Quantitative Theories of Money

Statistical Methods

• Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Correlation, Regression

• Probability Distribution, Sampling Methods

Mathematical Methods

• Functions, Optimization, Integration, Linear Programming, Differential Equations

Indian Economy

• Colonial Economy, Agriculture and Industrial Structure, Railways, Public Economics, Taxation, International Trade Theories

Thinking and Decision Making

• Creative Thinking

• Unfamiliar Relationships

• Verbal Reasoning

• Finding Patterns and Trends

• Geometrical Designs & Identification

• Selection of Related Letters/Words/Numbers/Figures

• Numerical Series Completion based on Patterns/Logic

Mathematics

• Set Theory: Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Permutations, Combinations

• Probability and Statistics: Basic Probability, Averages, Dependent and Independent Events, Frequency Distributions, Central Tendencies, Dispersions

• Algebra: Operations, Expansions, Factorization, Linear/Quadratic Equations, Indices, Logarithms, Progressions, Determinants, Matrices

• Coordinate Geometry: Cartesian Coordinates, Distance Formula, Equations of Lines, Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola

• Calculus: Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Maxima and Minima, Integration by Parts/Substitution, Definite Integrals, Applications to Areas

Computers

• Operating System: Main Functions, Processes, Threads, Interprocess Communication, CPU Scheduling, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, File Systems (DOS, UNIX, Windows), Deadlock and Scheduling Algorithms

• Data Structures: Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees (Binary, AVL, B Tree, B+ Tree), Sorting and Searching Algorithms, Hashing, Recursion, Parameter Passing

• Digital Fundamentals: Data Types, Number Systems, Error Detection, Computer Arithmetic, Logic Gates, Boolean Algebra, Combinational and Sequential Circuits, Flip-Flops, Registers, Memory Unit

Western Political Philosophy

Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, J.S. Mill, Karl Marx, John Rawls

Indian Political Thought

Ram Mohan Roy, Gandhi, Ambedkar, Savarkar, Kautilya

Political Theory

Concepts of Liberty, Equality, Justice, Sovereignty, Citizenship and Gender, Democracy, Human Rights, State

Contemporary Issues

Feminism, Ideology, Global Justice, Nationalism, Climate Change

International Relations

Realism & Liberalism, Cold War Politics, NAM, SAARC, UNO, ASEAN, EU, India’s Foreign Policy with China, Pakistan, and USA

Indian Government and Politics

Preamble, Making of the Constituent Assembly, Parliament, Cabinet, Prime Minister, President, Fundamental Rights, Duties, Directive Principles, Federalism, Political Parties, Elections, Local Government, Judiciary

Comparative Government

Political Culture, Electoral Systems, Types of Regimes, Political Parties, Approaches/Models

Public Policies in India

Models, Process, Types

Micro Economics

Definition, Nature, and Scope of Economics, Utility Analysis and Consumer Behavior, Cost Curves and Pricing of Factors of Production

Currency and Banking

Functions and Significance of Money, Credit Creation and Control by RBI, Functions of Commercial Banks and Reserve Bank of India

Management Essentials

Nature, Scope, and Functions of Management, Planning: SWOT Analysis and Decision-Making Process, Staffing, Recruitment, Training, and Performance Appraisal

Office Management

Importance and Activities of Office, Concept of Paperless Office, Office Organization, Flow of Work, Office Record Management and Filing Essentials

Accounting

Partnership Accounts: Admission, Retirement, Dissolution, Absorption, Amalgamation, and Liquidation of Companies

Statistical Methods

Classification, Tabulation, and Measures of Central Tendency, Regression and Correlation Analysis

Public Finance

Sources of Public Revenue and Taxation Principles, Public Expenditure, Debt, and Budget Preparation

Business Law

Indian Law on Contract, Agency, and Sale of Goods, Consumer Protection Act, and Foreign Exchange Management Act

Cost Accounting

Cost Ascertainment, Allocation, and Absorption of Overheads, Marginal Costing, Standard Costing, and Variance Analysis

Company Law and Secretarial Practice

Company: Definition, Classification, Incorporation, Articles of Association, Doctrine of Indoor Management, Appointment, Rights, and Obligations of Directors, Managers, Secretarial Duties Relating to Shares and Meetings

Selling and Advertising

Selling: Personal Selling, Consumer Psychology, Sales Process, Advertising: Role, Types, Appeals, and Design, Media Planning, Evaluation of Advertising Effectiveness

Business Mathematics

Calculus: Differentiation, Maxima and Minima, Integration, Matrices and Determinants: Types, Algebra, Solutions, Linear Programming: Simplex Method

Insurance Law and Accounts

Life Insurance: Contract, Rights, Duties, and Claims; Fire and Marine Insurance: Basic Principles and Policies, Insurance Intermediaries and Account Procedures

Income Tax Law and Accounts

Basic Concepts: Income, Tax Evasion, Avoidance, and Tax Planning, Income from Various Sources: Salaries, Capital Gains, Computation of Total Income for Individuals and Firms

Contemporary Audit

Types of Audits: Internal, Tax, Cost, Audit Process: Planning, Vouching, Verification, and Reporting, Audit of Limited Companies, Investigation, and Special Audits

Indian Economic Structure

Indian Economy: Features, Agricultural Development, Green Revolution, Population Growth, Unemployment, and Poverty Alleviation

Marketing, Practice and Finance

Marketing Concepts: Traditional vs Modern, Marketing Mix, Environment, Consumer Behavior, Product Development

Macro-Economics

National Income Accounting, Methods of Measurement, Keynesian Consumption and Investment Functions, Inflation, Anti-Inflation Policies, Theories of Employment

Trade of India

Foreign Trade of India: History, Recent Trends, Imports and Exports, Trade Policy: Import Substitution, Export Promotion, Trade Agreements (GATT, UNCTAD)

Applied & Business Statistics

Statistical System in India: Indian Statistical Machinery, National Sample Survey, Population Statistics: Birth, Death, Survival Rates, National Income Statistics: Methods of Measuring National Income

Law and Practice of Banking

Banker-Customer Relations: Opening, Conduct, and Closing of Accounts, Negotiable Instruments: Law relating to Cheques, Bills of Exchange

Development Banking

Development Banks: Objectives, Functions, and Difference from Commercial Banks, NABARD: Objectives, Organization, and Functions

Quantitative Economics

Economics of a Firm: Cost Minimization, Profit Maximization, Partial Differentiation, Linear Programming: Graphical and Simplex Methods

Geomorphology

Solar System and Earth, Origin of Earth, Earth's Interior, Geological Time Scale, Earth's Materials and Minerals, Rocks Classification, Plate Tectonics, Endogenic Processes

Climatology

Weather and Climate, Atmospheric Composition and Structure, Atmospheric Pressure, Wind Circulation, Temperature Inversion, Hydrological Cycle, Monsoon, Climatic Classification

Oceanography

Ocean Floor Configuration, Ocean Currents, Tides, Marine Deposits, Coral Reefs, Ocean as Resource Storehouse

Biogeography

Components of Ecosystem, Biomes, Trophic Levels, Energy Flows, Environmental Ethics, Global Warming, Environmental Policies

Geographic Thought

Nature and Scope of Geography, History of Geography, Dualisms in Geographic Studies, Paradigm Shift in Geography

Population Geography

Distribution and Density of Population, Population Theories, Migration, Urbanization, Electoral Geography

Geography of Resources

Classification of Resources, Water, Forest, and Soil Resources, Environmental Hazards, Global Warming, Resource Exploitation

Economic Geography

Sectors of Economic Activity, Agriculture, Mining Economy, Fuel and Power Resources, Global Trade, Transport Networks

Human Geography of India

Population Growth and Distribution, Agriculture and Industrial Development, Transport Networks, Regional Development in India

Cartography

Map Types and Scales, Construction of Graphic Scales, Projections, Contour Mapping, Weather Maps

Surveying Techniques

Principles of Surveying, Chain and Tape Survey, Electronic Surveying

Statistical Techniques

Frequency Distribution, Measures of Central Tendency, Correlation and Regression

Remote Sensing and GIS

Remote Sensing Principles, Aerial Photography, GIS Components, GPS Principles and Applications