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NTA releases CUET PG Botany question paper for all courses. Get here CUET PG question paper for Botany, exam pattern, practice questions and how to prepare for the exam.

CUET PG Botany Question Paper: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the CUET PG Botany question paper 2025. Candidates can download CUET PG question paper for Botany from the official website, nta.ac.in. Alternatively, a direct link to download CUET PG Botany question paper will be available here. CUET PG Botany question paper is very useful during the CUET PG preparation. The CUET PG 2025 was conducted on March 13, 2025, for admissions into courses under the Botany domain and the students can download the CUET PG question paper for Botany once released. CUET PG exam was conducted in the CBT mode. 

Practising CUET PG Botany question paper will provide insights on the CUET PG Botany syllabus, important topics, exam pattern, marking scheme, etc. Scroll down for the direct link to download the CUET PG Botany question paper, previous year’s CUET PG question paper for Botany, the CUET PG 2025 exam pattern, and sample questions.

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  • CUET PG 2024 Botany Question Paper- PDF Download
  • CUET PG 2025 Botany Analysis
  • CUET PG 2023 Botany Question Paper: PDF Download
  • CUET PG Previous Year Question Paper
  • CUET PG Botany Exam Pattern 2025
  • CUET PG Exam: Botany Practice Questions
  • CUET PG Botany Preparation Tips
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CUET PG 2024 Botany Question Paper- PDF Download

Students must use the previous years' CUET PG question papers to prepare for the CUET PG exam. They can utilize these practice papers to understand the exam pattern, marking scheme and commonly asked questions. NTA releases the CUET PG question papers in the form of a PDF. Candidates can download the CUET PG Botany question paper from the official website. 

Q:   What are the type of questions asked in CUET PG exam?
A:

CUET PG exam is based on multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and each question will have four answer options and you have to select only one.

Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET PG 2024 question paper?
A:

NTA, National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The exam syllabus, structure of the examination is set by the NTA for the ongoing academic session. 

On the basis of previous year's trends it is highly expected that NTA will set the CUET PG 2024 structure in such a way that the examination will have 2 sections to be attempted by the candidates. The section I of the examintion will be General Aptitude specific and Section II will be subject domain specific which depends upon the subject choose by the candidates while filling up the CUET PG 2024 examination. There is no complusion in attempting any question asked in the examination. However, it is being advised not to attempt the questions for which candiates are not sure about their answer. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer marked by the candidates.

Q:   What are the important topics from which questions were asked in Maths paper of CUET PG examination?
A:

 Here is the list of important topics from which the question s were asked in the examination along with its weightage.

TopicsNumber of Questions Asked
Real Analysis12-14
Complex Analysis9
Vector Calculus11
Integral Calculus9
Group Theory5
Ring Theory1
Linear Programming6
Algebra10
Ordinary Differential Equation8

CUET PG 2025 Botany Analysis

The overall difficulty level of the CUET PG 2025 exam according to the CUET PG 2025 Botany exam analysis, was easy to moderate. The CUET PG 2025 exam included questions on Genetics, Plant Molecular Biology, Angiosperms, etc. An attempt of 55-60 questions can be considered a good attempt for the Botany question paper of CUET PG 2025. 

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CUET PG 2023 Botany Question Paper: PDF Download

NTA released the CUET PG Botany question paper in PDF format. Candidates can download the question paper for the CUET PG Botany exam from the official website. NTA conducted the CUET PG 2023 exam from June 5 to June 30.

The direct links for CUET PG 2023 Botany question paper is also mentioned below:

CUET PG Question Paper 2023

CUET PG Botany Question Paper Download Link

CUET PG 2023 Botany exam (English)

Download PDF here

CUET PG 2023 Botany exam (Hindi)

Download PDF here

CUET PG Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates can find the CUET PG previous year’s question paper for Botany exam.

CUET PG exam is conducted for admission to multiple courses under specific domains. Download and Practise CUET PG Botany Question Paper

Download CUET PG 2022 Botany Question Paper

CUET PG Botany Exam Pattern 2025

The table below mentions the CUET PG exam pattern. The test structure for CUET PG Botany exam is similar to any other domain subject.

Q:   How many questions are asked in Section B of the CUET PG exam?
A:

There are 75 questions asked in Section 2 of the CUET PG exam. This section contains domain-specific questions on the subject that you have chosen.

Q:   When will the CUET PG 2025 students' response sheet be released?
A:

NTA is yet to announce the official dates for the release of CUET PG 2025 students response sheet. Candidates will be able to download the CUET PG 2025 student response sheet from the official website either on March 5, 2025, or March 6, 2025, tentatively. 

As per the previous-year trends, the exam officials released the CUET PG 2025 student response sheet along with CUET PG 2025 provisional answer key. The student response sheet will carry the subject questions and the answers marked by the candidates in the CUET PG 2025 examination.  

Q:   Can I take the CUET PG question paper home after the exam?
A:

No, candidates are not allowed to take the CUET PG question paper or any other exam-related material outside the examination hall after the Computer Based Test (CBT) is over.

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based-test (CBT)

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Slot Timings

Shift 1 - 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Shift 2 - 12 Noon to 2 PM

Shift 3 - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Total sections in the question paper

  • Section A: Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Test (GK, QA, Analytical Skills) 25 Questions
  • Section B: Domain Specific ( 75 questions from Botany Domain)

Total number of Questions

75 (Mutiple Choice Questions)

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

CUET PG Exam: Botany Practice Questions

The space below mentions the CUET PG practice question papers from the previous session:

Q: Eukaryotic chromosomes are condensed by packing the DNA to different degrees. Choose the incorrect statement among these:

Answer Options:

  • Nucleosomes consist of DNA wound twice around an octet of proteins called histones (two each of H2a, H2b, H3, and H4)
  • Bacterial genomes reside within a single, circular DNA molecule that is devoid of histone proteins
  • Approximately 200 base pairs (bp) of the DNA are wound around the spherical bodies formed by the histones
  • The solenoid is the form in which most of the cell’s DNA exists during M-phase

Correct Answer: Option 4

Q: Greenhouse gases present in a very high quantity and most potent greenhouse gas in terms of efficiency are:

Answer Options:

1) CH4 and CFC respectively

2) CO2 and CFC respectively

3) CO3 and CFC respectively

4) CH4 and N2O respectively

Correct Answer: Option 2

Q: Pollen unit type that is common in the Mimosoideae of the Fabaceae and generally consist of multiple of eight fused grains are called:

Answer Options:

1) Massulae

2) Polyads

3) Pollinia

4) Pseudomonads

Correct Answer: Option 2

Q: A specimen derived from a non-original collection that is selected to serve as the type as long as all of the material on which the name was originally based is missing?

Answer Options:

1) Epitype

2) Lectotype

3) Neotype

4) Syntype

Correct Answer: Option 3

Q: Hypanthodium type of inflorescence is a characteristic feature of the:

Answer Options:

  • Bean family
  • Spurge family
  • Nettle family
  • Mulberry family

Correct Answer: Option 4

CUET PG Botany Preparation Tips

Candidates must follow the below-mentioned preparation tips to ace the Botany paper in CUET PG exam:

  • Understand the exam pattern and marking scheme
  • Familiarize yourself with the CUET PG syllabus
  • Focus on your weaknesses and capitalise on your strengths
  • Practice as many CUET PG mock tests and CUET PG previous years’ question papers as possible
  • Stay up to date with current affairs
  • Refer to different learning sources and study materials

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Here are some tips for candidates preparing for the CUET PG exam in CBT mode:

Understand the exam format, make sure you have a good understanding of computer, choose a test center that is convenient for you, arrive early on the center.

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See, solve as many previous question papers and it is advised to allocate time to yourself while solving the paper.

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It is advisable to start solving CUET PG question papers as part of your exam preparation at least 4-5 months before the exam date. 

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Answered a month ago

Well, there is no fixed number, but candidates are advised to solve as many question papers as they can. and it also depends on the individual preparation.

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It is conducted once a year only. And it is typically held in the month of March or April. The exact date is announced on NTA a few months before the exam

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It is important because you can be familiar with the exam pattern, identify important topics, boosts confidence, and helps in practice and revision.

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IIT JAM is for PG scientific and engineering courses in IITs and other premier institutons while CUET PG is a wider platform for admissions to postgraduate programs across private, state and central universities.

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The candidates can fill up to two cities as per their preferences.

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No, it doesn't change. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been consistently responsible for conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG since its inception.

The NTA is a government autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, India. It has been entrusted with the task of c

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No, candidates are not allowed to take the CUET PG question paper or any other exam-related material outside the examination hall after the Computer Based Test (CBT) is over.

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