CUET, or Common Universities Entrance Test, or specifically called an entrance test to get an opportunity to enrol in various centrally funded universities for many undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
This test provides eligibility for candidates to get admission to 14 central universities and four state universities. As it is a national-level entrance exam, the difficulty level is also high. Hence, aspirants must have a clear idea about the syllabus and exam pattern of the CUET 2022 exam.
Also SEE: CUET 2022 Guidelines
This article aims to ease this problem. Aspirants must check this article until the end to know more about the syllabus and exam pattern with some vital tips for preparing for the Biology test for CUET 2022.
CUET-UG 2022: Overview
CUET, previously known as CUCET, will be held for UG and PG courses in various central and state universities all over India. NTA will conduct it in 13 different languages, i.e., Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, and English. Candidates can opt for any medium of exam among all these languages.
Every year more than a lakh candidates attempt this exam to enrol in their desired universities. CUET will be divided into three sections, i.e., the Language test, Domain-Specific Subject test, and General test. Of these three sections, sections 1 and 2 are mandatory for aspirants. However, section 3 is optional.
The CUET-UG exam will be conducted in two shifts in over 547 cities in India and abroad. The Domain-Specific Subject – Biology will provide candidates with 50 questions, and among all, they will have to attempt 40 utmost. Yet, the candidates’ capabilities are how many questions they find easy to attempt.
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CUET-UG 2022: Biology Exam Pattern
CUET 2022 encompasses three sections: Section 1 – Language Test, Section 2 – Domain-Specific Subject Test, and Section 3 – General Test. Out of these sections, each has a different syllabus, the number of questions, duration, and a maximum number of questions to attempt.
The exam pattern includes all these details in an overall format. The exam pattern for CUET-UG 2022 is given below:
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | CUET |
Full Name of the Exam | Common Universities Entrance Test |
Medium of Exam | 13 Different Languages |
Frequency of Exam | Once a Year |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Duration of Biology Section | 45 minutes |
Maximum Number of Questions from the Biology Section | 50 |
Number of Questions to be Attempted in Biology Section | 40 |
Maximum Marks Obtained in Biology | 200 |
Marking Scheme | (+5) for every correct answer, (-1) for every incorrect answer, and (0) for every unattempted question |
CUET-UG 2022: Syllabus for Biology
Knowledge of the syllabus plays a vital role in cracking any PAN India-level exam. The same goes with the CUET 2022 exam too.
Most of the students are ignorant of the CUET 2022 Biology section syllabus. Below is the list of different units and their chapters of Zoology and Botany and their topics.
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Unit 1: Reproduction
This unit involves four chapters in the CUET 2022 exam in total. Chapter names and the topics involved are given in the table below:
Name of the Chapters | Topics Involved |
Reproduction In Organisms |
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Sexual reproduction in flowering plants |
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Human Reproduction |
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Reproductive health |
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Unit 2: Genetics & Evolution
This unit involves three chapters in the CUET 2022 exam in total. Chapter names and the topics involved are given in the table below:
Name of the Chapters | Topics Involved |
Heredity and variation |
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Molecular Basis of Inheritance |
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Evolution |
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Also see: CUET Complete Syllabus 2022
Unit 3: Biology & Human Welfare
This unit involves three chapters in the CUET 2022 exam in total. Chapter names and the topics involved are given in the table below:
Name of the Chapters | Topics Involved |
Health and Disease |
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Improvement in food production |
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Microbes in human welfare |
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Unit 4: Biotechnology & Its Applications
This unit involves two chapters in the CUET 2022 exam in total. Chapter names and the topics involved are given in the table below:
Name of the Chapters | Topics Involved |
Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture |
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Process and Principles of Biotechnology |
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Unit 5: Ecology & Environment
This unit involves four chapters in the CUET 2022 exam in total. Chapter names and the topics involved are given in the table below:
Name of the Chapters | Topics Involved |
Organisms and environment |
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Ecosystems |
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Biotechnology & its Applications |
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Environmental issues |
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FAQs
1. What are the critical topics of Biology for the CUET 2022 exam?
The important topics from each Biology section for the CUET 2022 exam are given below:
Zoology |
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Botany |
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2. What tips should I follow to crack the CUET 2022 exam?
CUET 2022 Biology syllabus comprises five units. Therefore, you can not take it lightly, as each unit has a vast syllabus with many topics. So, you need to plan some strategies to cover up the whole syllabus before the exam.
Below are some points that you can follow to crack the CUET 2022 exam:
- Check the syllabus and stick to it.
- Give preference to NCERT textbooks and Exemplars. Because the CUET 2022 has mentioned in its Information Bulletin that the exam paper comprises Class 12 NCERT syllabus.
- If you begin your preparations with the first unit or any other unit, complete it before moving to the next one. In such a way, you can solve any question from the prepared unit.
- Revise again and again to strengthen your Biology concepts because it is a theoretical and conceptual subject.
- Do not neglect any single text, diagram, or graph to prepare from NCERT books.
- Do not waste your time on those questions or topics that are unclear to you and not so important for the exam.
3. What are the leading books to prepare for the CUET 2022 Biology section?
- To qualify for any national-level entrance exam, with the preparations, a positive attitude, and self-confidence, it is necessary to have the best study materials. Here are the best-prescribed books for CUET 2022 Biology preparation:
Name of the Book | Author/ Publisher |
Class 12 Biology Textbook | NCERT |
Class 12 Biology Exemplar | NCERT |
Biology @ Your Fingertips | Rahul Chawla |
Modern ABC of Biology for Class 12 (Part 1 & 2) | B.B. Arora & A.K. Sabharwal |
Together With for Class 12 | S. Chand Publications |
4. What are the universities under CUET 2022 providing Biology domain subjects?
The universities that offer admission in the Biology courses through CUET 2022 exam are as follows:
University Name | Courses Offered |
Central University of Jammu | Integrated B.Sc./ M.Sc. (Zoology/ Botany) |
University of Rajasthan | Integrated M.Sc. (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology) (after Class 10+2) |
University of Tamil Nadu | Integrated M.Sc. (Biotechnology) |
Nagaland University | B.Tech. (Biotechnology), B.Sc. (Hon.) (Zoology/ Botany) |
Central University of Kashmir | M.Sc. (Botany), Integrated B.Sc.- M.Sc. (Biotechnology/ Zoology) |
Central University of Jharkhand | Integrated B.Sc. – M.Sc. |
University of Allahabad | Integrated M.Sc. in Biology, B.Sc. (Zoology/ Botany/ Biochemistry) |
Tezpur University | Integrated M.Sc. in Life Sciences |
Vishva Bharati University | B.Sc. (Zoology/ Botany) |
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | B.Sc. (Hon.) in Biotechnology/ Zoology/ Anthropology/ Botany |
Mizoram University | B.Sc. (Botany/ Zoology/ Biotechnology) |
Jamia Millia Islamia University | B.Sc. (Biotechnology) |
North-Eastern Hill University | B.Sc. (Hon.) in Biochemistry/ Botany/ Biotechnology/ Zoology |
Jawaharlal Nehru University | Integrated B.Sc. – M.Sc. (Ayurveda Biology) |
Indira Gandhi National Open University | B.Sc. (Botany/ Zoology/ Biotechnology) |
Rajiv Gandhi University | B.Sc. (Botany/ Zoology) |
University of Delhi | B.Sc. (Hon.) (Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biological Science/ Biomedical Science) |
Maulana Azad National Urdu University | B.Sc. (Botany/ Zoology) |
Tripura University | B.Voc. (Rubber Technology) |
5. What are the eligibility criteria for admission in CUET 2022 Biology courses?
Every institute creates a margin line, i.e., eligibility criteria. Candidates must fulfil that. Similarly, suppose you are interested in enrolling in a top central university, through the CUET 2022 exam, that offers Biology courses. In that case, you must have to complete these criteria.
The eligibility criteria for CUET 2022 Biology courses at all the universities are mentioned below:
- For CUET-UG 2022 admission,
- Biology must be one of the elective subjects in 10 + 2 in Science Stream or the equivalent of any recognized board in India.
- Students from the general category must have 50% marks or equivalent grades. In comparison, SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates must have 45% or equivalent grade in 10 + 2.
- For CUET-PG 2022 admission,
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a concede University with at least 50% marks or equivalent on a Grading Scale of respective universities.
Have Botany as one of the subjects during each Semester/ Year (45% for OBC (Non-Creamy layer)/ SC/ ST/ PWD candidates).
Conclusion
As per the above discussion, you should be now aware of the syllabus, exam patterns, and all other important information regarding the CUET 2022 Biology part.
Other than this information, it is also a must for candidates to prefer the CUET previous years’ papers and CUET 2022 mock papers. You should solve them as much as possible to ensure your preparations, confidence level, and success rate of qualifying for CUET 2022.
You can also search for Aakash Institute nearby you in case of any queries related to the competition exam.