CUET PG Geography Syllabus 2025: Download PDF and  Check Important Topics

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CUET PG Geography syllabus 2025 on its website, exams.nta.ac.in. Aspiring candidates aiming to pursue an MA in Geography from prestigious Indian universities can now access the detailed syllabus for the CUET PG exam. To secure admission into an MA Geography program, candidates must select Geography (HUQP08) as their subject while filling out the CUET PG application form.

The CUET PG Geography syllabus is structured into three main sections: Part A (Physical Geography), Part B (Human Geography), and Part C (Geographical Techniques). These sections are further divided into 14 units, covering a comprehensive range of topics essential for the exam. The question paper will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), all based on subject-specific knowledge. Candidates must attempt all questions, and the paper will be available in both English and Hindi languages. To excel in the CUET PG Geography exam, candidates should focus on answering as many questions as possible, aligning their preparation with the official syllabus.

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The CUET PG Geography exam pattern for 2025 includes 75 MCQs, all of which are mandatory. The questions are based on subject-specific knowledge, and the paper is bilingual, catering to both English and Hindi-speaking candidates. This format ensures that candidates from diverse linguistic backgrounds can attempt the exam comfortably.

CUET PG Geography Syllabus 2025

CUET PG Geography is divided into 3 Parts candidates can check Part A, B and C Syllabus from tables given below:

Part A: Physical Geography

Section	Topics
Section I: Geomorphology	– Solar system and Earth’s origin. – Earth’s interior and geological time scale. – Rocks: classification and characteristics. – Plate tectonics and Wegner’s theory. – Endogenic processes: folds, faults, earthquakes, and volcanic activities. – Exogenic processes: weathering, mass wasting, and geomorphic agents (fluvial, glacial, coastal, arid, and karst landforms). – Geomorphic hazards and their effects.
Section II: Climatology	– Elements of weather and climate. – Atmospheric pressure, winds, and temperature distribution. – Hydrological cycle and monsoon. – Air masses, fronts, and atmospheric disturbances (cyclones, anti-cyclones, ENSO). – Climatic classification (Koppen and Thornthwaite). – Atmospheric pollution and global warming.
Section III: Oceanography	– Ocean floor configuration and hypsographic curve. – Temperature and salinity distribution. – Ocean currents, waves, and tides. – Marine deposits and coral reefs. – Ocean as a resource storehouse.
Section IV: Biogeography	– Biosphere and ecosystem components. – Major biomes and their characteristics. – Energy flows, food chains, and ecological pyramids. – Environmental hazards (global warming, pollution, land degradation). – Environmental policies and impact assessment.
Section V: Physical Geography of India	– Geological structure and physical features. – Drainage patterns, soil types, and natural vegetation. – Climate: seasons, monsoon, and local winds. – Mineral and power resources. – Non-conventional energy sources.

Part B: Human Geography

Section	Topics
Section VI: Geographic Thought	– Nature and scope of geography. – Historical development of geography. – Contributions of Greek, Roman, Arab, Chinese, and Indian scholars. – Dualisms in geography (physical vs. human, regional vs. systematic). – Paradigm shifts and perspectives (positivism, behavioralism, humanism, etc.).
Section VII: Population Geography	– Racial groups, culture, and human adaptation. – Population distribution, density, and composition. – Migration: internal and international. – Urbanization and settlement patterns. – Population policies and electoral geography.
Section VIII: Geography of Resources	– Classification of resources (renewable, non-renewable, biotic, abiotic). – Water, forest, and soil resources: distribution and issues. – Environmental hazards and conservation. – Sustainable resource use.
Section IX: Economic Geography	– Sectors of economic activity (primary, secondary, tertiary). – Agriculture: crops, livestock, and fisheries. – Mining and fuel resources. – Manufacturing industries and international trade. – Transport and globalization.
Section X: Human Geography of India	– Population growth, distribution, and urbanization. – Agriculture: major crops and green revolution. – Industrial development and policies. – Transport networks and trade. – Regional development planning and globalization.

Part C: Geographical Techniques

Section	Topics
Section XI: Cartography	– Map science: scale, types, and construction. – Map projections: zenithal, conical, and cylindrical. – Relief representation (contours, hachures). – Weather maps and data interpretation. – Population and economic mapping techniques.
Section XII: Surveying Techniques	– Basic principles of surveying. – Surveying instruments and fieldwork techniques. – Chain, tape, prismatic compass, and plane table surveys. – Levelling techniques and electronic surveying instruments.
Section XIII: Statistical Techniques	– Frequency distribution and measures of central tendency. – Sampling techniques and tests of significance. – Probability distributions (normal, binomial, Poisson). – Correlation and regression analysis.
Section XIV: Remote Sensing and GIS	– Remote sensing principles and applications.- GIS components, spatial data, and analysis. – Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and its applications.

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