CUET PG Agroforestry Syllabus 2025 (OUT): Download PDF, Check Unit-Wise Syllabus Here

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Updated on Jan 7, 2025 12:55 IST

NTA has released the CUET PG syllabus for all domain subjects, including Agroforestry. Scroll down to deep dive into CUET PG Agroforestry syllabus.

CUET PG Agroforestry Syllabus 2025

CUET PG Syllabus PDF for Agroforestry (SCQP02)

CUET PG Agroforestry Syllabus 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET PG syllabus for all domain subjects/streams. Candidates aspiring for PG admissions into courses with Agroforestry as a major can find the CUET PG exam syllabus on the official website, nta.ac.in or exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/. Candidates aiming for courses under AgroForestry should select the subject in the CUET PG application form. The CUET PG syllabus for Agroforestry (SCQP02) is categorised into five units. To pass the CUET PG Agroforestry exam with a good score, candidates must answer 75 questions that are based on domain knowledge.

Also Read: CUET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Science Stream: Check Subject Wise Eligibility Here 

This article on CUET PG Agroforestry syllabus provides complete details in regard with CUET PG preparation, including exam structure, and unit-wise syllabus for the CUET PG Agroforestry exam. Also get a direct link to download CUET PG Agroforestry syllabus PDF here.

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Table of content
  • CUET PG Agroforestry 2025 Exam Pattern
  • CUET PG Agroforestry Syllabus 2025
  • CUET PG Agroforestry Syllabus PDF Download
  • CUET PG Agroforestry Syllabus (Detailed)
  • Domain-Wise CUET PG Syllabus

CUET PG Agroforestry 2025 Exam Pattern

Besides the CUET PG Agroforestry syllabus, the test structure helps candidates plan their CUET preparation strategy. The table below mentions the CUET PG Agroforestry exam pattern:

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based test (CBT)/Lan-based/Online

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Duration of the examination

90 minutes

Frequency of exam in a year

Once a year

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of Questions

75

Total Marks

300

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for a correct answer| -1 for an incorrect answer

Total sections in the question paper

1*

Name of the section and number of questions asked from it

75 MCQs from Agroforestry to test domain knowledge

CUET PG Agroforestry Syllabus 2025

As per the latest CUET PG exam pattern, candidates must answer as many as 75 MCQs. All these 75 MCQs test the domain knowledge of the candidate. As per the CUET PG Agroforestry exam syllabus, questions will be based on five units tabulated below:

Q:   Where can I get the CUET PG Syllabus?
A:

Candidates preparing for CUET PG 2026 can download the CUET PG syllabus 2026 pdf by visiting the official website of CUET PG 2026 or can check out in this Shiksha page.

It is also observed that the CUET PG syllabus doesn't this year, so candidates are suggested to either go to the CUET PG 2026 official website and search for CUET PG syllabus there.

NOTE: As per the new changes introduced by NTA in the CUET PG examination for the academic session 2025-2026, the General paper syllabus of LLB and MBA courses will be redesigned to cater to skill-based. 

 

Q:   Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?
A:

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will be introduced for admission into UG/ PG programmes in Central and participating Universities for academic session 2025-26. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will
provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from NorthEast and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities. 

The CUET PG 2025 examination will be conducted by the examination authority i.e., NTA (National Testing Agency) in the various CUET PG examination centres across the nation and also to short listed foreign countries. The Syllabus for the master's courses for which the examination will be conducted is set by the exam conducting authority, which is National Testing Agency here. The subject experts after taking all the probable suggestions from all the participating universities, will set the syllabus for the master's degree programmes on the basis of what students have studied in their under graduate courses.

Q:   Has CUET PG 2025 syllabus been released?
A:

No, NTA is yet to release the CUET PG 2026 syllabus. 

Every year, the CUET PG Syllabus is released subject-wise and uploaded in the PDF format on the CUET PG official website. Test takers, with the help of the subject code of the course applied, can check and download the CUET PG syllabus 2026 from the official website.

CUET PG 2026 aspirants can also prepare from the CUET PG 2026 syllabus or previous years syllabus, as the frequency of change in the CUET PG syllabus is negligible. 

Unit number

Unit topic

I

Importance of Agriculture/Forestry/Livestock in National Economy

II

Agricultural Soil fertility and fertiliser use

III

Sustainable land use systems

IV

Layout and establishment of orchards

V

Forest

CUET PG Agroforestry Syllabus PDF Download

Candidates willing to take the CUET PG Agroforestry exam (SCQP02) can find the syllabus PDF under the Science stream. Alternatively, candidates can find the CUET PG Agroforestry syllabus here.

The table below mentions the direct link to the CUET PG Agroforestry syllabus PDF:

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CUET PG Agroforestry Syllabus (Detailed)

Refer to the space below for CUET PG Agroforestry syllabus for all units as defined by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

UNIT I: Importance of Agriculture/Forestry/Livestock in National Economy

  • Principles of crop ecology and crop adaptation
  • Climate shift and its ecological implications
  • Agro-ecological regions in India
  • Geographical distribution of crop plants
  • Greenhouse effect
  • Climatic factors and their effect on plant processes and crop productivity
  • Role of GIS and GPS in agriculture
  • Major pests and diseases of following crops with their management
    • Rice
    • Wheat
    • Cotton
    • Chickpea
    • Sugarcane
  • Important rural development program in India
  • Organisational set up of agricultural research
  • Education and extension in India
  • Elements of statistics

UNIT II: Agricultural Soil Fertility and Fertiliser Use

  • Essential plant nutrients and their deficiency symptoms
  • Concept of essentiality of plant nutrients
  • Indicators of soil fertility and productivity

UNIT III: Sustainable Land Use Systems

  • Sustainable agriculture: parameters and indicators
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Safe disposal of Agri-industrial waste for crop production, Argo-forestry

UNIT IV: Layout and Establishment of Orchards

  • Pruning and training; propagation, climatic requirement and cultivation of fruits like 
    • Mango
    • Banana
    • Citrus
    • Guava
    • Grape
    • Pineapple
    • Papaya
    • Apple
    • Pear
    • Peach
    • Plum
  • Cultivation of plantation crops and spices like 
    • Coconut
    • Cashew nut 
    • Black pepper
    • Coriander
    • Turmeric
  • Important physiological disorders

Unit V: Forest

  • Importance, types, classification, ecosystem
  • Biotic and abiotic components
  • Ecological succession
  • Nursery and planting technique
  • Social forestry
  • Farm forestry
  • Urban forestry
  • Community forestry
  • Forest management
  • Silvicultural practices
  • Forest mensuration
  • Natural regeneration
  • Man-made plantations
  • Shifting cultivation
  • Taungya
  • Dendrology
  • Hardwoods
  • Softwoods
  • Pulp woods
  • Fuel woods
  • Multipurpose tree species
  • Wasteland management
  • Agroforestry: importance and land use systems, forest soils, classification 
  • and conservation
  • Watershed management
  • Forest genetics and biotechnology and tree improvement
  • Tree seed technology
  • Rangelands
  • Wildlife - importance, abuse, depletion, management
  • Major and minor forest products, including
    • Medicinal plants 
    • Aromatic plants
  • Forest inventory
  • Aerial photo interpretation 
  • Remote sensing
  • Forest depletion and degradation- importance and impact on environment, global warming, role of forests and trees in climate mitigation, tree diseases, wood decay and discoloration, tree pests, integrated pest and disease management
  • Biological and chemical wood preservation
  • Forest conservation
  • Indian forest policies
  • Indian forest act
  • Forest engineering
  • Forest economics
  • Joint forest management and tribology

Domain-Wise CUET PG Syllabus

Candidates can check the table below for domain/subject-wise CUET PG syllabus PDF:

CUET PG Subject Course

CUET PG Syllabus PDF

Zoology

CUET PG Zoology Syllabus PDF 

Biochemistry

CUET PG Biochemistry Syllabus PDF

Chemistry

CUET PG Chemistry Syllabus PDF 

Life Sciences

CUET PG Life Science Syllabus PDF 

Mathematics

CUET PG Mathematics Syllabus PDF 

Data Science

CUET PG Data Science Syllabus PDF 

Food Technology

CUET PG Food Technology Syllabus PDF 

Plant Biotechnology

CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus PDF 

Physics

CUET PG Physics Syllabus PDF 

Botany

CUET PG Botany Syllabus PDF 

Environmental Science

CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus 

Horticulture

CUET PG Horticulture Syllabus PDF 

MA Social Work

CUET PG MSW Syllabus PDF 

MBA

CUET PG MBA Syllabus PDF 

MA

CUET PG MA Syllabus PDF 

MTech

CUET PG MTech Syllabus PDF 

MCA

CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF 

BioInformatics

CUET PG Bio Informatics Syllabus PDF

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Q:   Does CUET PG syllabus change every year?
A:

Changing the syllabus of CUET PG depends upon the examination authority. However, the chances are very less.The applicants of CUET PG 2024 can download and check the previous year's detailed syllabus of their applied programme in this page itself.

Factors upon which CUET PG syllabus might change:

  • One of the most important reason because of which CUET PG syllabus might change is dependent upon any changes made under NEP- New Education Policy by Ministry of Education.
  • Changes made by UGC, Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in the master's degree programme might alter the CUET PG syllabus.
  • NTA (National Testing Agency), the examination conducting body for CUET PG Examination can change if the exam authorities feel the signficance of adding some important topics in the syllabus to ameliorate the holistic approach of the students towards the subject. 
Q:   What is the purpose of defining the CUET PG Syllabus by the exam conducting body?
A:

The purpose of defining the CUET PG Syllabus by the exam conducting body is to provide clarity and guidance to candidates preparing for the exam.

Here are some key reasons for this:

  1. Structure and Scope: The syllabus outlines the topics and subjects covered in the exam, giving candidates a clear understanding of the scope of the examination.
  2. Preparation Focus: By knowing the syllabus, candidates can prioritize their studies and focus on the relevant areas.
  3. Fair Assessment: A well-defined syllabus ensures that all candidates are evaluated on a consistent and fair basis.
  4. Question Design: The syllabus helps the exam conducting body design questions that align with the expected knowledge and skills of the candidates.
  5. Exam Preparation Resources: Candidates can use the syllabus to identify appropriate study materials and resources for their preparation.
Q:   What is the psychology syllabus for CUET PG?
A:

The Psychology syllabus for CUET PG includes various topics that cover a wide range of areas in psychology. The syllabus consists of the following key areas:

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • History of Psychology
  • Schools of Psychology
  • Biological bases of Behaviour
  • Learning, Memory
  • Sensation and Perception
  • Emotion and Motivation
  • Intelligence
  • Personality
  • Psychological Testing
  • Life-span Development
  • Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
  • Statistics for Psychology

This syllabus is designed to assess candidates' knowledge and understanding of psychology at the postgraduate level, focusing on essential concepts and principles in the field

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