CUET UG Business Studies Syllabus 2025, Chapter Wise Weightage, Preparation Strategy

Category

Details

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Questions

50

Total Marks

250

Marking Scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

No marks deducted for unanswered questions

Unit

Chapter

Topics

I

Nature and Significance of Management

- Management – concept, objectives, importance.

- Nature of management; Management as Science, Art, and Profession.

- Levels of management – top, middle, and supervisory (First level).

- Management functions – planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.

- Coordination – nature and importance.

II

Principles of Management

- Principles of Management – meaning, nature, and significance.

- Fayol’s principles of management.

- Taylor’s Scientific Management – Principles and Techniques.

III

Business Environment

- Business Environment – meaning and importance.

- Dimensions of Business Environment – Economic, Social, Technological, Political, and Legal.

- Economic Environment in India; Impact of Government policy changes on business and industry, with special reference to the adoption of the policies of liberalization, privatization, and globalization.

IV

Planning

- Meaning, features, importance, limitations.

- Planning process.

- Types of Plans – Objectives, Strategy, Policy, Procedure, Method, Rule, Budget, Programme.

V

Organising

- Meaning and importance.

- Steps in the process of organizing.

- Structure of organization – functional and divisional.

- Formal and informal organization.

- Delegation: meaning, elements, and importance.

- Decentralization: meaning and importance.

- Difference between delegation and decentralization.

VI

Staffing

- Meaning, need, and importance of staffing.

- Staffing as a part of Human Resources Management.

- Steps in the staffing process.

- Recruitment – meaning and sources.

- Selection – meaning and process.

- Training and Development – meaning, need, methods – on-the-job and off-the-job methods of training.

VII

Directing

- Meaning, importance, and principles.

- Elements of Direction:

   - Supervision – meaning and importance.

   - Motivation – meaning and importance, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs; Financial and non-financial incentives.

   - Leadership – meaning, importance; qualities of a good leader.

   - Communication – meaning and importance, formal and informal communication; barriers to effective communication.

VIII

Controlling

- Meaning and importance.

- Relationship between planning and controlling.

- Steps in the process of control.

- Techniques of controlling.

Unit

Chapter

Topics

IX

Business Finance

- Business finance – meaning, role, objectives of financial management.

- Financial planning – meaning and importance.

- Capital Structure – meaning and factors.

- Fixed and Working Capital – meaning and factors affecting their requirements.

X

Financial Markets

- Concept of Financial Market: Money Market – nature, instruments.

- Capital market: nature and types – primary and secondary market.

- The distinction between capital market and money market.

- Stock Exchange – meaning, functions, NSEI, OCTEI, Trading Procedure.

- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) – Objectives, Functions.

XI

Marketing

- Marketing – meaning, functions, role.

- The distinction between marketing and selling.

- Marketing mix – concept and elements:

   - Product – nature, classification, branding, labeling, and packaging.

   - Physical distribution: meaning, role; Channels of distribution – meaning, types, factors determining the choice of channels.

   - Promotion – meaning and role, promotion mix, Role of Advertising and personal selling; objections to Advertising.

   - Price: factors influencing pricing.

XII

Consumer Protection

- Importance of consumer protection.

- Consumer rights.

- Consumer responsibilities.

- Ways and means of consumer protection – Consumer awareness and legal redressal with special reference to the Consumer Protection Act.

- Role of consumer organizations and NGOs.

XIII

Entrepreneurship Development

- Concept, Functions, and Need.

- Entrepreneurship Characteristics and Competencies.

- Process of Entrepreneurship Development.

- Entrepreneurial Values, Attitudes, and Motivation – Meaning and Concept.

Unit Name

Expected Weightage (%)

Question Distribution (Out of 40)

Principles & Functions of Management

30%

12-14 questions

Business Finance & Financial Markets

20%

8-10 questions

Marketing Management

20%

8-10 questions

Consumer Protection & Business Ethics

15%

6-7 questions

Entrepreneurship Development

15%

6-7 questions

Week

Focus Areas

Study Strategy

Week 1 (Days 1-7)

Concept Revision

- Revise NCERT Class 12 Business Studies syllabus

- Focus on key concepts, formulas, and definitions

- Make short notes for quick revision

- Solve basic MCQs for each topic

Concept clarity

Strong theoretical foundation

Week 2 (Days 8-14)

PYQs & Case-Based Questions

- Solve last 5 years’ PYQs

- Practice case-based & assertion-reason questions

- Identify high-weightage topics

- Start timed practice sessions

Improved accuracy & speed

Strong problem-solving skills

Week 3 (Days 15-21)

Mock Tests & Time Management

- Attempt 3-4 full-length mock tests

- Focus on time management strategies

- Revise difficult topics

- Analyze mistakes in mock tests

Better time management

Reduced mistakes

Week 4 (Days 22-30)

Final Revision & Exam Readiness

- Attempt daily full-length mock tests

- Revise short notes & key formulas

- Focus on weaker areas

- Stay calm and confident

 ✅ 100% Exam readiness

✅ Boost in confidence

Book Name

Author/Publisher

Business Studies Class 12 (Part 1 & Part 2)

NCERT

CBSE Business Studies Class 12

Poonam Gandhi (VK Global)

Business Studies for CUET & CBSE

Sandeep Garg (Dhanpat Rai)

CUET Business Studies Guide

Arihant Experts

Business Studies – Case Studies & MCQs

Nidhi Jain (Oswaal Books)

Business Studies Question Bank for CUET

MTG Editorial Board

CBSE & CUET Business Studies Reference

RK Singla (Sultan Chand)