CUET PG Geography Syllabus 2026: Check Detailed Syllabus and Preparation Tips

CUET PG 2026 Geography Syllabus covers key topics such as Physical Geography, Human Geography, Geographical Thought, Environmental Geography, and Cartography. It includes Geomorphology, Climatology, Biogeography, Population Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, and GIS & Remote Sensing. Candidates should focus on spatial analysis, landforms, climatic systems, human-environment interactions, economic geography, and geographical techniques for a well-rounded preparation.

Detailed CUET PG 2026 Geography Syllabus

Below is a unit-wise breakdown of CUET PG syllabus Geography:

1. Physical Geography

This section deals with the fundamental concepts of Earth's physical features, landforms, climate, and natural processes.

• Geomorphology:
  • Earth’s structure and composition
  • Plate tectonics and Continental drift theory
  • Weathering, erosion, and mass movement
  • Landform development and fluvial processes
• Climatology:
  • Atmosphere and its composition
  • Insolation and heat budget of Earth
  • Winds, air masses, and cyclones
  • Monsoons, climatic classification (Koppen & Thornthwaite)
• Oceanography:
  • Ocean currents, waves, and tides
  • Marine resources and coral reefs
  • El Niño, La Niña, and oceanic circulation

2. Human Geography

This section focuses on human interaction with the environment, population studies, and economic geography.

• Population and Settlement Geography:
  • Population growth, density, and migration patterns
  • Rural and urban settlements – types and distribution
  • Urbanization trends and challenges
• Economic Geography:
  • Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary activities
  • Industrial location models
  • Globalization and its impact on geography
• Political Geography:
  • Boundaries, frontiers, and geopolitics
  • Electoral geography and regional conflicts

3. Geographical Techniques and Cartography

This section tests a candidate’s ability to interpret and analyze geographical data.

• Cartography:
  • Map projections and scale
  • Topographic maps, thematic maps, and remote sensing
  • GIS (Geographic Information System) and GPS (Global Positioning System)
• Quantitative Methods:
  • Statistical techniques in geography
  • Sampling methods and data analysis
  • Spatial models and location analysis

4. Environmental Geography

This section deals with ecological concepts, environmental issues, and conservation strategies.

• Ecology and Ecosystems:
  • Biogeography and biodiversity conservation
  • Ecosystem types and energy flow
  • Environmental degradation and sustainability
• Climate Change and Environmental Hazards:
  • Global warming and greenhouse effect
  • Deforestation, desertification, and pollution
  • Disaster management (earthquakes, floods, cyclones)

5. Regional Development and Planning

This section covers economic and regional planning concepts.

• Regional Planning:
  • Regional disparities and development indicators
  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • Urban and rural planning in India
• Indian Geography:
  • Physiographic divisions of India
  • Monsoon and climatic variations in India
  • Population distribution, agriculture, and industrial growth

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