The CET 2025 syllabus is comprehensive and covers four main sections with equal weightage: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language & Comprehension. Understanding the detailed syllabus is crucial for efficient preparation.
Overview of CET 2025 Syllabus
The CET 2025 exam consists of four main sections, each carrying equal weightage. The total exam is for 100 marks with multiple-choice questions testing candidates' aptitude across various domains:
Important Exam Details
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour)
- Total Questions: 100 multiple-choice questions
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, no negative marking
- Medium: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
- Qualifying Marks: 40% (General), 35% (OBC), 30% (SC/ST)
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
This section tests your logical and analytical abilities through various types of questions.
Verbal Reasoning
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Pattern Recognition
- Figure Series
- Mirror Images
- Paper Folding
- Embedded Figures
- Cubes and Dice
Logical Reasoning
- Syllogisms
- Statement-Conclusion
- Logical Problems
- Assumptions
- Strong & Weak Arguments
2. General Awareness
This section covers current affairs and general knowledge.
Current Affairs
- National Events
- International News
- Sports Updates
- Science & Technology
- Awards & Recognitions
Static GK
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economics
- Science
Special Focus Areas
- Haryana History
- Haryana Geography
- Haryana Culture
- Govt. Schemes
- Important Days
3. Quantitative Aptitude
This section tests your mathematical and numerical abilities.
Basic Mathematics
- Number System
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Simple & Compound Interest
Advanced Topics
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Data Interpretation
Numerical Reasoning
- Simplification
- Ratio & Proportion
- Averages
- Speed, Time & Distance
- Mixtures & Alligations
4. English Language & Comprehension
This section evaluates your English language skills and comprehension abilities.
Grammar & Vocabulary
- Parts of Speech
- Tenses
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Detection
- Sentence Improvement
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
Language Proficiency
- Sentence Correction
- Fill in the blanks
- Active/Passive Voice
- Direct/Indirect Speech
- Spelling Correction
Expert Preparation Strategies
A strategic approach to CET preparation can significantly increase your chances of success:
- Allocate specific time for each subject daily
- Focus more on your weak areas
- Keep 1-2 hours for revision every week
- Set realistic daily and weekly targets
- Solve previous year papers weekly
- Take timed mock tests regularly
- Analyze performance after each test
- Improve speed and accuracy simultaneously
- Use standard books for core concepts
- Follow reliable newspapers for current affairs
- Join online test series for practice
- Create concise notes for quick revision
- Focus on revision rather than new topics
- Take at least 15 full-length mock tests
- Practice time management techniques
- Stay healthy and maintain positive mindset
"Focus on understanding the concepts rather than rote memorization. Regular practice and analyzing your mistakes will help improve your performance significantly. The CET exam tests your application skills more than your theoretical knowledge."
- Rahul Sharma, CET Topper
