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CGCUET 2025

Shruti Garg
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 11:53 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

CGC has prescribed the syllabus for CGCUET 2025 exam. Candidates appearing for the exam must check the syllabus for CGCUET 2025 exam before preparing. The syllabus helps the candidates to know the important topics to be covered to prepare for CGCUET 2025 exam.

Q:   Which courses are offered through CGCUET?
A: 

Candidates seeking financial assistance for higher education in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Law, Computer Applications, Journalism, or Science must take the CGCUET. The scholarship is available only for undergraduate programs, and the CGCUET Scholarship is awarded based on the points earned in the exam.

Q:   Is there negative marking in CGCUET?
A: 

No, there is no negative marking in CGCUET exam. As per CGCUET marking pattern:

  • Candidate will get two marks for every correct answer.
  • No marks will be given for wrong answer.

CGCUET exam will include 50 questions, 25 questions in Part A and 25 queestions in Part B. The total marks for CGCUET exam is 100 marks.

Q:   What is CGCUET exam pattern?
A: 

Check table below to know CGCUET exam pattern in details:

Part A

SubjectNumber of questions
English10
Basic Computers5
Quantitative Aptitude5
General Knowledge5

Part B

  1. Class 12th Science+Maths- 25 questions
  2. Class 12th Science+Biology- 25 questions
  3. Class 12th Commerce- 25 questions
  4. Class 12th Humanities- 25 questions
Table of contents
  • CGCUET 2025 Syllabus
  • FAQs on CGCUET 2025 Syllabus
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CGCUET 2025 Syllabus

Refer to the table below to know the CGCUET syllabus for Section A

Subjects Syllabus
Basic English 1. Comprehension
2. Transformation of Sentences
3. Voice (Active and Passive)
4. Agreement of Subject and Verb
5. Rearrangement of sentences
6. Synonym and Antonym
7. Error detection
8. Idioms and phrases
9. Punctuation and Articles
10. Tenses
11. Clauses and phrase
Basic Computers

1. Fundamentals of information Technology.
2. Elements of Computer System:
3. Computer Hardware and Software,
4. Computer Organization.
5. CPU: Memory Input Devices, Output Devices, Storage Devices, and Communication Devices

6. Multimedia Devices
7. Operating systems and internet

General Knowledge 1. Sports
2. Current Affairs
3. topics related to sports,
4. national and international awards, 
5. current banking news, government schemes, 
inventions,
6. politics, 
7. economy
Quantitatuve Aptitude 1. Problems on Age
2. Averages, Mean, Median and Mode
3. Discount
4. Number Series and number system
5. LCM and HCF
6. Permutation and Combinations
7. Points, lines and angles
8. Probability
9. Profit and Loss
10. Ratio and Proportions
11. Simple and Compound Interest
12. Time and Work

Refer to the table below to know the CGCUET 2025 syllabus for Section B (Stream Wise)

Science (with Mathematics or Biology)
Subjects Syllabus
Physics 1. Measurement
2. Kinematics and Laws of Motion
3. Work, Energy and Power
4. Rotational Motion
5. Thermodynamics
6. Oscillations and Waves
7. Electrostatics
8. Current Electricity
9. Magnetism and Electromagnetic induction 
10. Optics
Chemistry 1. States of matter
2. Atomic structure, Chemical bonding and 
molecular structure
3. Chemical Thermodynamics
4. Redox reactions and electrochemistry
5. Classification of elements and periodicity in 
properties
6. General principles and processes of isolation of 
metals
7. Hydrogen
8. s, p , d and f block elements
9. Co-ordination compounds
10. Hydrocarbons
11. Organic compounds containing halogens
12. Organic compounds containing oxygen
13. Organic compounds containing nitrogen
14. Polymers
Mathematics

1. Sets, Relations and Functions
2. Complex numbers and Quadratic 
Equations
3. Matrices and Determinants
4. Permutations and Combinations
5. Sequence and Series

6. Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
7. Integral Calculus
8. Differential Equations
9. Co-ordinate Geometry
10. Vector Algebra
11. Trigonometry

Biology

1. Biological Classification
2. Cell- The basic Unit of Life
3. Cell Cycle & Division
4. Plant Physiology
5. Human Physiology
6. Genetics & Evolution

7. Ecology & Environment
8. Human Health & Disease
9. Microbes in Human Welfare
10. Biotechnology & its Applications

Commerce
Subjects Syllabus
Accounting
  1. Financial Accounting
  2. Book Keeping 
    Basic Accounting terms
  3. Users of accounting information
  4. Accounting Concepts and Conventions
  5. The Accounting Equation:Types and Nature of Accounts
  6. Accounting process: Journal; Ledger, Subsidiary Books; Trial Balance.
  7. Depreciation: Methods of charging depreciation (WDV & SLM)
  8. Preparation of Final Accounts: Trading and Profit & Loss Account and Balance 
    Sheet.
  9. Accounting for Non Profit Organizations
Business Studies
  1. Principles of Management
  2. Business Environment
  3. Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing and Controlling
  4. Financial Management
  5. Financial Markets
  6. Marketing Management
  7. Consumer Protection
Economics
  1. Demand
  2. Supply
  3. Production Function
  4. Cost
  5. Revenue
  6. Market Structures
  7. National Income and Related Aggregates
  8. Money and Banking
  9. Determination of Income and Employment
  10. Government Budget and the Economy
  11. Balance of Payments
Humanities
Subjects Syllabus
Political Science
  1. Contemporary World-Politics
  2. Cold War Era
  3. The End of bipolarity
  4. Alternative centres of Power
  5. Contemporary South Asia
  6. International Organizations
  7. Security in Contemporary World
  8. Environment and Natural Resources
  9. Globalization
  10. Politics in India since Independence
  11. Challenges of Nation-Building
  12. Era of One-Party Dominance
  13. Politics of Planned Development
  14. India’s External Relations
  15. Challenges to the Congress System
  16. Crisis of the Democratic order
  17. Rise of Popular Movements
  18. Regional Aspirations
  19. Indian Politics 
Geography
  1. Human Geography: Nature and Scope
  2. Population change-spatial patterns, structure and determinants
  3. Human Activities
  4. Human Settlements
  5. India: People and Economy
  6. Resources and Development
  7. Geographical Perspective on selected issues and problems
  8. The largest country in each continent in terms of area
  9. Areas of subsistence gathering, Mega cities of the world – Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai,
  10. Mumbai, Sao Paulo, State with highest level of urbanization and lowest level of Urbanization
  11. Leading producing states.
History
  1. The Story of the First Cities: Harappan Archaeology
  2. Political and Economic History: How Inscriptions tell a story
  3. Social Histories: Using the Mahabharata
  4. A History of Buddhism: Sanchi Stupa
  5. Agrarian Relations: The Ain-i- Akbari, The Mughal Court: Reconstructing Histories through Chronicles
  6. New Architecture: Religious Histories: The Bhakti
  7. Sufi Tradition
  8. Medieval Society through Travelers' Accounts
  9. Representations of 1857
  10. Colonialism and Indian Towns: Town Plans and Municipal Reports
  11. Mahatma Gandhi through Contemporary Eyes
  12. Partition through Oral Sources
  13. The Making of the Constitution

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CGCUET Exam Pattern

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it compulsory to appear for CGCUET Part A?
A: 

Yes, it is compulsory for all students to appear for CGCUET exam Part A. The Part A will consist of four sections i.e., Basic English, Basic Computers, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Knowledge which is compulsory for all. The subjects in Part B will vary for candidates according to their stream.

Q:   What is the percentage of CGCUET scholarship?
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Refer the table below to know the CGCUET scholarship percebtage in stage 1:

MarksScholarship Percentage
30-39.99Eligible for admission
40-49.9910%
50-59.9920%
60-69.9930%
70-79.9950%
80-89.9975%
90-92.9985%
93 and above100%
Q:   What is CGCUET exam pattern for Part A and B?
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Refer the table below to know the CGCUET exam pattern for Part A and Part B:

CGCUET Exam Pattern Part A

SubjectsNumber of QuestionMarks
Basic English1020
Basic Computers510
Quantitative Aptitude510
General Knowledge550

CGCUET Exam Pattern Part B

StreamNumber of QuestionsMarks
Class 12th Science + Maths2550
Class 12th Science + Biology2550
Class 12th Commerce2550
Class 12th Humanities2550
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FAQs on CGCUET 2025 Syllabus

Refer below to check frequently asked questions on CGCUET syllabus:

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Q:   What is the validity of CGCUET registration?
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Once candidate register for CGCUET, the registration will be valid for 15 days or until final date to take exam. Applicant must complete exam. This rule applies to both stages of the exam. Students may reschedule their exam date only within 15-day CGCUET registration period. A second chance to take the exam will only be provided if a student misses their scheduled exam on the first attempt.

Q:   Can I reschedule the CGCUET?
A: 

Yes, candidates can reschedule the CGCUET exam date within the 15 days of registration. Students will not be able to reschedule the exam date of they surpass the 15 days from the date of the registration. Candidates will get the second chance of exam if they missed it on the first chance. Stage 1 of CGCUET is conducted from December to May and Stage 2 is conducted from June 2025 to August end 2025.

Q:   What is CGCUET Process?
A: 

CGC admission process is conducted as:

  • Visit official website of CGCUET to sign up.
  • Pay the fee and schedule exam slot within 15 days or before deadline.
  • Once completed, check syllabus and sample papers.
  • Take CGCUET examination on scheduled date and time.
  • Results are declared within 24 hours.
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