CUET PG 2024 Zoology Question Paper: Download PDF with Previous Year Papers

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Manisha Kumari
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Updated on Aug 1, 2024 11:58 IST
For better preparation, CUET PG 2025 Zoology aspirants can go through the CUET PG Zoology Previous Year Question Paper. Also read the article to learn more about CUET PG Zoology exam pattern, practice questions and how to prepare for the exam. CUET PG 2024 Zoology question paper will be released soon on the official website of NTA.

For better preparation, CUET PG 2025 Zoology aspirants can go through the CUET PG Zoology Previous Year Question Paper. Also read the article to learn more about CUET PG Zoology exam pattern, practice questions and how to prepare for the exam. CUET PG 2025 Zoology question paper will be released soon on the official website of NTA.

CUET PG Zoology Question Paper

To prepare more efficiently for CUET PG 2025 Zoology exam, candidates must analyse and prioritize the topics of Zoology as per the CUET PG 2025 Zoology Question Paper/ previous year question paper. Candidates can also check the eligibility criteria of the MSc Zoology course, exam structure, question practice and other details. CUET PG 2025 exam dates are expected to be out in September 2025, tentatively  Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG 2025 exam must start their preparation soon in order to ace the examination and get into their desired college or university.

Also Read: CUET PG 2025 Zoology Syllabus; Important Topics, Books & Download PDF 

Following are the benefits of solving previous year questions:

  • By solving the previous year question paper, students can identify the topics that are most frequently asked in the exam.
  • The previous year question paper can also give students a good understanding of the question pattern used in the exam.
  • By solving the previous year question paper, students can assess their own knowledge of the subject matter.
  • The CUET PG Zoology exam is an objective-type exam, so it is important for students to practice solving MCQs. 

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Table of contents
  • CUET PG 2024 Zoology Question Paper- PDF Download
  • How to Prepare for the CUET PG Zoology Exam?
  • CUET PG 2025 Exam: Zoology Practice Questions

CUET PG 2024 Zoology Question Paper- PDF Download

CUET PG 2024 examination was conducted online or in computer mode from March 11, 2024, to March 28, 2024. NTA will be uploading the CUET PG 2024 Zoology question paper on its official website soon on the official website. Candidates can check the Zoology 2024 question paper from the below or can also visit the NTA official website to download the same. CUET PG previous year question is uploaded on NTA website instead of CUET PG official website.

Download CUET PG 2024 Zoology Question Paper- Soon

Candidates can check out the CUET PG 2025 important topics from here: CUET PG Important Topics: Check Course & Subject-wise Weightage Analysis 

CUET PG 2024: Zoology Analysis

Section A of the examination was found to be easy to moderate level. 5-8 questions came from General Knowledge, Unseen passages came in the language comprehension and some basic mathematical numerals came in the Section A which were easy to solve. Coming to the Section B of the question paper, many of the candidates found the questions as moderate to difficult and others found it as easy to moderate.

Course/ Programme Name

Topic 

Weightage

MSc Zoology

  • Vertebrates and Invertebrates and Developmental Biology
  • Genetics and Immunology
  • Ecology And Evolution
  • Cell Biology and Molecular Biology
  • Animal Physiology
  • 25-27%
  • 20-22%
  • 15-19%
  • 20-22%
  • 10-12%

CUET PG Zoology Exam Difficulty Level

Candidates preparing for CUET PG 2025 exam can go through the CUET PG previous year's exam difficulty level:

CUET PG 2024 Zoology Exam Difficulty Level
2022 2023 2024
Moderate to Easy Moderate Easy to Moderate
Moderate to Easy Moderate Easy to Moderate

Also Read: CUET PG Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, University- Wise Degree Requirement & Qualification 

CUET PG Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates can download the CUET PG/ CUCET previous year's question paper from below:

CUET PG Previous Year Question Papers Download Here
CUET PG 2023 Zoology Question Paper Download
CUET PG 2022 Zoology Question Paper Download
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CUET PG Zoology Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing for the Zoology exam should know the exam structure and pattern for the same. NTA has changed the CUET PG exam pattern for the academic session 2024-2025. The general section/ Pat A was removed and only domain-specific questions were asked in the examination. Candidates appearing for CUET PG 2025 exam can expect the same exam pattern for the coming exam. The comprehension part of these papers would be English or Hindi as chosen by the candidate during CUET PG registration. The following table brings the structure of the CUET PG 2025 Zoology question paper.

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based-test (CBT)/Offline

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Slot Timings

(Schedule mention here as per 2023 trend)

Shift 1 - 8:30 AM to 10:15 AM

Shift 2 - 12 Noon to 1:45 PM

Shift 3 - 3:30 PM to 5:15 PM

Total sections in the question paper

Section A: Scrapped

Section B: Domain Specific ( 75 questions from Zoology Domain)

Total number of Questions

75 (Mutiple Choice Questions)

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

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How to Prepare for the CUET PG Zoology Exam?

  • Know in detail about the exam pattern.
  • Once you understand the syllabus and exam pattern, Create a study plan.
  • There are many books and online resources available to help you prepare for the CUET PG Zoology exam.
  • As you study, take notes on the important concepts and ideas.
  • The CUET PG  Zoology exam is a multiple-choice exam, so it is important to practice solving MCQs on various topics in the syllabus.
  • Revision is essential for any exam, but it is especially important for the CUET PG Zoology exam, which has a vast syllabus. 

Also Read: CUET PG: Check Predicted Question Paper And Analysis Here 

CUET PG 2025 Exam: Zoology Practice Questions

1. From among the four options given, choose the most appropriate sequence of the four phrases given below, to make a meaningful sentence.
P- was gradually engulfing the society with its concomitant
Q- one could not overlook the diminishing religiosity which
R- while plays with mythological content continued to be in vogue 
S- implication for the stage from the third decade of the twentieth century
Choose option from the following:
a. PQRS
b. RQPS
c. QPSR
d. QRPS

Solution: b

2. Fill in the blanks:

_________ resistance offered by the culprit, he was arrested by the police.

a. Regarding 

b. Respecting

c. Notwithstanding

d. Considering

Solution: c

3. Member of the parliament will loose his seat if he is continously absent from his office from:

a. 30 days

b. 60 days

c. 90 days

d. 120 days

Solution: b

4. When the value of money exceeds the commodity value of the money, it is called

a. Full bodied Money

b. Fiat Money

c. Fiduciary money

d. Credit money

Solution. d

5. Name the first Indian Firm which has entered the so called global carbon market through the farm sector

a. nurture farm

b. nature farm

c. unique farm

d. carbon farm

Solution. a

Also Read: CUET PG Best Books: Check Subject Wise Books for Preparation 

Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is an all-India level entrance exam which is being introduced for admission into PG programmes in Central and participating Universities. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from North East and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities. 

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