CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus (Released): Check Topics, Pattern, Download PDF

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Updated On: May 16, 2024 12:13 PM | CUET

CUET 2024 Psychology syllabus has been released. The topics for the same include self and personality, meeting life challenges, variations in psychological attributes, therapeutic approaches, attitude, etc. Find more details about topics and patterns here.

CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus: Check Topics, Pattern, Download PDF

CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus has been released by the National Testing Agency.  Candidates who have opted for Psychology as a domain subject must go through the CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus. The CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus includes all units required for the exam, as per the latest syllabus PDF. The CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus includes topics such as variations in psychological attributes, self and personality, life challenges, psychological disorders, therapeutic approaches, attitude and social cognition, social influence and group processes, psychology and life, and developing psychological skills. The CUET Psychology syllabus for 2024 is available for download by candidates in the Psychology domain through the direct PDF link provided below.

The CUET 2024 examination will include three sections. General and special languages are tested in Sections 1A and 1B. All domain-specific subjects are tested in Section II of CUET 2024. Section II encompasses the Psychology domain. Psychology question papers include 50 questions and 40 questions to be answered. The CUET Psychology exam 2024 carries 200 marks.

Latest Update : The CUET UG exam is happening from May 15, 2024, to May 24, 2024. CUET UG 2024 Admit Card has been released for the exams from May 15 to May 18, 2024, in pen and paper mode. Candidates must check out the latest CUET Admit Card 2024 and download it. Furthermore, the CUET Exam City Intimation Slip 2024 was also out on May 6 for the candidates appearing for exams from May 15- May 18, 2024. NTA will conduct 15 test papers in offline mode from May 15 to May 18 and 48 subjects will be held in CBT mode from May 21 to May 24, 2024. Since the CUET UG 2024 exam will be conducted in 7 days with a single shift, there will be no normalization process of score.

For candidates appearing in CBT mode for exams on May 21, 22, and 24, 2024, the admit card will be issued separately.

Note:

1. The exam that was going to be held on May 15, 2024, for Delhi candidates has been rescheduled to May 29, 2024.

2. The Delhi candidates can download a revised admit card from the website for the exam dates May 16 - May 18 and May 29, 2024.

3. If candidates fail to download the admit card from the web portal, they should reach the exam center with the already downloaded admit card and appear in the exam.

Continue reading for detailed CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus!

CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus

The CUET Psychology syllabus 2024 is composed of topics from Class XII of the Central Board. Aspirants of the Psychology domain must know the syllabus. Candidates can download CUET 2024 Psychology syllabus PDF by clicking on the link given below.

Click Here to Download CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus PDF (English PDF)

Click Here to Download CUET Psychology Syllabus 2024 PDF (Hindi PDF)

Overview of CUET 2024 Psychology Syllabus

Candidates can check the overview of the CUET Psychology syllabus 2024 below.

Topic

Title of the Unit

Topics

Unit-I

Variations in Psychological Attributes

  • Individual differences in human functioning

  • Assessment of psychological attributes

  • Intelligence

  • Individual differences in intelligence

  • Theories of intelligence…etc

Unit-II

Self and Personality

  • Self-esteem

  • Self-efficacy

  • Self –Regulation

  • Culture and Self …etc

Unit-III

Meeting Life Challenges

  • Strategies to cope with stress

  • Nature, types and sources of stress

  • Effects on psychological functioning and health …etc

Unit-IV

Psychological Disorders

  • Concepts of abnormality and psychological disorders

  • Classification of disorders

  • Factors underlying abnormal behaviour

  • Major psychological disorders …etc

Unit-V

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Nature and process of therapy

  • Therapeutic relationship

  • Types of therapies

  • Psychodynamic …etc

Unit-VI

Attitude and Social Cognition

  • Explaining social behaviour

  • Social cognition

  • Schemas and stereotypes

  • Nature and components of attitudes ….etc

Unit-VII

Social Influence and Group Processes

  • Conformity, Obedience, and Compliance

  • Cooperation and Competition

  • Nature and formation of groups

  • Social identity …etc

Unit-VIII

Psychology and Life

  • Human-environment relationship

  • Environmental effects on human behaviour

  • Noise, pollution crowding, natural disasters …etc

Unit-IX

Developing Psychological Skills

  • Effective psychological skills

  • Observational skills

  • Interviewing skills

  • Testing skills

  • Counselling skills ...

CUET 2024 Exam Pattern

National Testing Agency has released the CUET Exam Pattern 2024 along with the official notification. The Psychology domain examination pattern will broaden candidates' knowledge of how to plan and prepare for the exam in order to perform well. The CUET 2024 Psychology domain exam pattern includes information such as the type of questions asked, the maximum number of questions to be answered, the marking scheme for correct, incorrect, and unattempted questions, the duration of the examination, and any internal choice.

CUET 2024 Psychology Examination Pattern Highlights

Following table describes the highlights of CUET 2024 Psychology examination:

Particulars

Details of Exam Pattern

Examination Name

CUET

Full Name

Common Universities Entrance Test

Medium of Instruction

13 Languages (English, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Urdu, Malayalam Odia, and Assamese)

Total Questions Asked in Psychology  Examination

50 questions

Total Questions to be Answered in Psychology Exam

40 questions

Total Marks in Psychology Exam

200

Question Type

Objective Type (MCQs)

Psychology Exam Duration

45 minutes

Mode of the Exam

Computer Based Test

Frequency of Exam

Once a year

Negative Marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

Marks per correct answer: +5

Marks per the wrong answer: -1

Marks per unanswered questions: 0

CUET 2024 different sections’ exam pattern is detailed in the following table.

Section

Tests/ Subjects

Maximum Number of Questions Asked

Maximum Number of Questions to be Answered

Maximum Marks

Duration of examination

Section IA

Language Test-(13 Languages )

50

40

200

45 minutes for each language

Section IB

Special Language Test- (20 Languages)

50

40

200

45 minutes for each language

Section II

Domain-specific Tests – 27 Subjects

50

40

200

45 minutes for each subject

85

65

325

Section III

General test

75

60

300

60 minutes

Best Books for CUET Psychology 2024 Preparation

As previously stated, it is critical not to deviate from the syllabus for NCERT Class 12. When using other CUET psychology books, keep the primary syllabus in mind. Use them as supplementary information and to gain a better understanding of topics. Following is the list of best CUET psychology 2024 best books:

  • Objective Psychology by RPH Editorial Board
  • Goyal Target CUET UG 2024 by Vithika Rahul
  • The Psychology Entrance Examinations book by Dr. Arvind Otta
  • Psychology NCERT Question Bank Books and CUET Mock Test Papers by Oswal Publications
  • Summarising Psychology by Bhasker Malu
  • Crack Psychology Entrance by The Psycho Zone

CUET 2024 Psychology Previous Year Question Papers

CUET psychology previous year question papers are an excellent study tool for students preparing for the Common University Entrance Test. These papers cover the entire syllabus and can help students gain a better understanding of the exam and increase their chances of success. The CUET UG Psychology question paper is a valuable resource for candidates preparing for the exam because it provides insight into the types of questions that can be asked and helps them become acquainted with the exam format.

CUET 2024 Psychology Preparation Tips

Given below are some of the preparation tips of CUET 2024 Psychology.

Formulate a Study Timetable

Preparing for the exam is similar to travelling to a distant land to achieve our life's ultimate goal, which requires careful planning and execution. To make our preparation journey successful and fruitful, we need something to guide us towards our desired outcomes. Candidates must create a study schedule. Candidates must include all of the topics when preparing their study schedule. Cover the entire CUET Psychology syllabus 2024 and create short notes for quick revision.

Create a Quick Outline of Topics

Candidates must prepare a quick outline of topics they have prepared and in fact for the entire CUET 2024 Psychology syllabus. Aspirants while going through each and every lesson or topics, are advised to prepare an outline of the topics, which would later be useful as quick revision notes.

Think Critically About Text

Efficacious studying includes not just reading or skimming the textbook, but to analyze and understand the text of the topics. Candidates are often suggested to read the lines, read between lines and over the lines to understand the concept comprehensively. When the aspirants can think critically about the concept, the impression of the lesson and topics lasts longer.

Assess Your Performance

Every candidate must know one of the effective ways to know one's performance is to assess one's performance. From time to time all the candidates should evaluate their performance in order to find out how much is acquired of what they have learnt so far. For this, they can write previous years' question papers, sample papers or mock tests. It is very important to correct the mistakes and improvise the performance.

Take Enough Rest and Healthy Diet

In order to prepare well and perform well in the examination, candidates must take enough rest and healthy food. Frequent breaks during the study hours will help the candidates to rejuvenate their energy to concentrate once again on the topics. Taking a healthy diet will keep the candidates' health condition at a good level, which in turn will help candidates to focus on the desired goals which is nothing but to perform well in the examination.

CUET 2024 Syllabus for All the Papers

The syllabus for all the papers of CUET 2024 is provided in the table below.

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FAQs

Does the CUET exam have a negative marking?

Yes, the CUET exam has a negative marking of one point for each incorrect answer. Candidates should be aware that there is no negative marking for unattended answers. Candidates will receive 5 marks for each correct answer.

 

Can I pass the CUET 2024 exam in one month?

According to the CUET Exam Pattern, you can expect a maximum of 7-8 questions from English subjects. One month of preparation is more than enough to increase your vocabulary. However, you will need to work very hard. Rahul appears to be doing well with the basic parts of speech in English.

 

What is a good CUET score for psychology?

The Very Good Score is 700 or higher, and the normalised score is expected to be greater than 200. Good CUET scores range from 500 to 650, with a normalised score between 170-200. The average CUET score ranges from 400 to 600, with the normalised score ranging from 140 to 170.

 

Is the CUET exam for psychology students?

Students who want to enrol in various postgraduate courses, such as MSc or MA Psychology, at participating universities (Central, State, Deemed, and Private), must take the CUET 2024 Entrance Exam.

 

How should I prepare for CUET 2024 psychology?

The syllabus is the most important aspect of studying for the CUET in Psychology. Read the syllabus carefully as it will tell you exactly what to study. The curriculum provided is extremely detailed and covers everything you must learn. Make notes as you complete each lesson and review them at regular intervals.

 

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