CUET Geography Syllabus 2023: PDF Download, Check Important Topics, Pattern

CUET Geography Syllabus 2023: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the exam conducting body for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission into all UG Programmes in all Central Universities for the academic session 2023-24. Check here the latest exam pattern and download the official CUET geography syllabus pdf.

May 20, 2023, 19:18 IST
CUET Geography Syllabus PDF Downlaod
CUET Geography Syllabus PDF Downlaod

CUET Geography Syllabus 2023 has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2023 through a computer-based test (CBT). Candidates shortlisted in the exam shall be granted admission in the Undergraduate Programmes (UG) from the list of 44 Central Universities and other participating universities for the academic session 2023-24 under the Ministry of Education (MoE). 

Candidates appearing for the exam this year must adhere to the CUET syllabus for geography to score high marks in the CBT. There are objective-type with multiple choice questions (MCQs) from the following sections language test, domain subject test, and general test. There are 27 domain-specific subjects of which candidates choose any subject. Candidates who opt for Geography as their domain-specific subject can find the CUET geography syllabus in this article. We have also provided the syllabus of CUET geography pdf official download link below.

In terms of the number of applicants, CUET UG holds the title of the second-largest entrance exam in India. This year, CUET UG witnessed a total of 16.85 lakh applicants out of which 13.99 lakh shall be appearing for the exam. Of these 13.99 lakh candidates, 7.51 lakh are girls and 7.48 lakh are boys candidates. Compared to last year's statistics, there has also been an increase of 4 lakh candidates (41%) this year, stated the UGC officials. The number of participating universities has also increased from 90 (in 2022) to 242 (in 2023).

In this article, candidates can find the CUET geography syllabus pdf along with the latest exam pattern, best books, and preparation strategies.

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CUET Geography Syllabus 2023

CUET Geography Syllabus has been provided in detail in this article for candidates. Those who opt for Agriculture can find the CUET geography syllabus 2023 pdf below. We have curated the unit-wise topics for geography from the geography syllabus of CUET in detail for reference.

Topics CUET Geography Syllabus 2023

The CUET syllabus for geography subject is divided into two major parts which include five units each. There are several sub-sections in each of the two sections. The syllabus topics include:

Part 1: Fundamentals of Human Geography

  • Unit I: Human Geography: Nature and Scope
  • Unit II: People
  • Unit III: Human Activities
  • Unit IV: Transport, Communication, and International Trade
  • Unit V: Human Settlements

Part 2: India: People and Economy

  • Unit I: People
  • Unit II: Human Settlements
  • Unit III: Resources and Development
  • Unit IV: Transport, Communication, and International Trade
  • Unit V: Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems

Download CUET Geography Syllabus PDF

For the ease of candidates, the syllabus of CUET geography has been provided in pdf format so that one can download and save it for time-to-time reference. The CUET geography syllabus pdf has been officially released by the NTA.

CUET Geography Syllabus 2023 PDF 

Topic-wise CUET Geography Syllabus 

In the table below, we have provided the detailed topic-wise CUET 2023 Syllabus for the Geography subject:

Part 1: Fundamentals of Human Geography

Unit I: Human Geography: Nature and Scope

Unit II: People

  • The population of the world – distribution, density, and growth
  • Population change-spatial patterns and structure; determinants of population change
  • Age-sex ratio; rural-urban composition
  • Human development – concept; selected indicators, international comparisons

Unit III: Human Activities

  • Primary activities – concept and changing trends; gathering, pastoral, mining, subsistence agriculture, modern agriculture; people engaged in agriculture and allied activities – some examples from selected countries
  • Secondary activities – concept; manufacturing: agro-processing, household, small scale, large scale; people engaged in secondary activities – some examples from selected countries
  • Tertiary activities – concept; trade, transport and communication; services; people engaged in tertiary activities – some examples from selected countries
  • Quaternary activities – concept; knowledge-based industries; people engaged in quaternary activities – some examples from selected countries

Unit IV: Transport, Communication, and International Trade

  • Land transport – roads, railways – rail network; trans-continental railways
  • Water transport- inland waterways; major ocean routes
  • Air transport – Intercontinental air routes
  • Oil and gas pipelines
  • Satellite communication and cyberspace; International trade – Basis and changing patterns; ports as gateways of international trade, the role of WTO in International trade.

Unit V: Human Settlements

  • Settlement types – rural and urban; morphology of cities (case study); distribution of megacities; problems of human settlements in developing countries

 

Part 2: India: People and Economy

Unit I: People

  • Population - Population: distribution, density, and growth; composition of the population - linguistic, religious; sex, rural-urban, and occupational - regional variations in the growth of population
  • Migration - international, national – causes and consequences
  • Human development – selected indicators and regional patterns
  • Population, environment, and development

Unit II: Human Settlements

  • Rural settlements – types and distribution
  • Urban settlements – types, distribution, and functional classification

Unit III: Resources and Development

  • Land resources – general land use; agricultural land use – major crops; agricultural development and problems, common property resources
  • Water resources – availability and utilization – irrigation, domestic, industrial, and other uses; scarcity of water and conservation methods – rainwater harvesting and watershed management (one case study related to participatory watershed management to be introduced)
  • Mineral and energy resources – metallic and non-metallic minerals and their distribution; conventional and non-conventional energy sources
  • Industries – types and distribution; industrial location and clustering; changing pattern of selected industries – iron and steel, cotton textiles, sugar, petrochemicals, and knowledge-based industries; the impact of liberalization, privatisation and globalization on industrial location
  • Planning in India – target area planning (case study); the idea of sustainable development (case study)

Unit IV: Transport, Communication, and International Trade

  • Transport and communication — roads, railways, waterways, and airways; oil and gas pipelines; national electric grids; communication networking – radio, television, satellite, and internet
  • International trade — changing pattern of India’s foreign trade; seaports and their hinterland and airports

Unit V: Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems

  • Environmental pollution; urban-waste disposal
  • Urbanization-rural-urban migration; the problem of slums
  • Land Degradation

How to Prepare CUET Geography Syllabus 2023?

Previous years' CUET exam analysis shows that the difficulty level of questions has been moderate to difficult. In order to ace the geography section, candidates must adhere to the best preparation strategies, tips, and tricks.

Below, you can check the important tips:

  • Analyze the entire syllabus before you begin your preparation. Take an entrance exam to understand the syllabus and exam pattern. Do an analysis of your performance to understand your strong and weak areas after taking a few mock tests.
  • Gather your study material, expert-recommended books, or join a study group accordingly. Always refer to one trusted source for your study material, CUET study notes, important topics, sample questions, etc.
  • Solve mock tests, past years’ question papers, and sample papers as much as possible. Ensure you allot enough time in your study plan to practice solving these after the end of each unit.
  • Make sure you refer to the NCERT books to keep your basics clear of every topic. It is easy to solve complex questions once you have clarity of concepts. Clear all your doubts with your teachers or mentors.
  • Prepare your study plan that includes dedicated time for each topic and solving papers from previous years, sample papers, etc. Remember to keep a timetable so that you can track your progress and performance accordingly after every study session.

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Best Books for CUET Geography Syllabus

The exam prep team of Jagran Josh has compiled a list of books one must refer to while studying geography subject in the CUET exam. As per the NTA, the NCERT books play a pivotal role in laying the foundation of knowledge.

Book Name

Author Name

Objective Geography

Abhishek Dubey/Oswal

Class XI and XII Geography Textbook

NCERT

CUET Geography Syllabus: Marking Scheme 

As per the CUET exam pattern, the exam shall be through the computer-based test (CBT) mode. The medium of the exam will be available in 13 languages – Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Assamese, English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

In CUET-UG 2023, there shall be four sections namely:

  • Section IA – Languages: Candidates can choose any of the languages from the list of 13 different languages. (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi and Urdu)
  • Section IB – Languages: There are 20 Languages. Any of these languages may be chosen. (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Sanskrit.)
  • Section II – Domain: There are 27 Domains specific subjects being offered under this section. A candidate may choose any subject as desired by the applicable University/ Universities.
  • Section III – General Test: For any such undergraduate program/programs being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission.

Note: 1. From the above subjects/languages, the candidate can choose a maximum of 10 subjects from all three Sections. 2. Examination will be conducted on multiple days in three shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject choices.

CUET Exam Pattern 2023

Sections

Subjects/ Tests

No. of Questions

To be Attempted

Duration

Section IA

13 Languages 

50

40 in each language

45 minutes for each language

Section IB

20 Languages 

Section II

27 Domain-specific Subjects 

45/50

35/40

45 minutes for each subject

Section III

General Test

60

50

60 minutes

As per the CUET marking scheme, there will be one question paper for CUET Agriculture wherein test takers must attempt 40 questions out of 50. Below, candidates can find the detailed marking scheme for the CUET exam:

  • 5 marks shall be awarded for each correct answer, 
  • (+5) marks will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options in case of more than one option is selected.
  • If all options are found to be correct then (+5) marks will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
  • If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given (+5) marks.
  • (-1) will be deducted for each wrong answer.
  • (0) mark will be given for questions unanswered/marked for review.

 

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FAQs

  • What is CUET Geography syllabus?
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    The geography syllabus for the CUET exam is divided into two major parts which include five units each. There are several sub-sections in each of the two sections. All the units must be studied to develop a coherent understanding of the syllabus. The two sections are as follows: part 1 - Fundamentals of Human Geography and part 2 – India: People and Economy.
  • How to download the CUET Geography syllabus?
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    For the ease of candidates, the syllabus of CUET geography has been provided in pdf format so that one can download and save it for time-to-time reference. The CUET geography syllabus pdf has been officially released by the NTA.
  • How to prepare the Geography syllabus of CUET?
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    The Jagran Josh Exam Prep team has shared the best CUET Geography preparation tips to help candidates cover the entire Geography syllabus in an efficient manner. Candidates should focus on the topics as per the CUET Geography syllabus and exam pattern.
  • What are the best books for the CUET Geography syllabus?
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    Previous years' CUET exam analysis shows that the difficulty level of questions has been moderate to difficult. In order to ace the geography section, candidates must take reference from the best books for CUET Geography syllabus which include NCERT Class XI and XII Geography Textbook, and Objective Geography by Abhishek Dubey/Oswal.

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