The CUET PG Criminology question paper (code SCQP10) has 75 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, +4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out. NTA sets it on the graduation-level syllabus of the subject, as NTA published it. Every unit of the official syllabus PDF is below with its topics (6 units, 6 topics).
CUET PG Criminology at a glance
| Paper code | SCQP10 |
|---|---|
| Group | Science (SCQP) |
| Questions | 75, all compulsory |
| Marks | 300 (4 per question) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marking | +4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out |
| Medium | English and Hindi (bilingual) |
| Based on | The graduation-level syllabus of the subject, as NTA published it |
| Official syllabus PDF | Download the official PDFPDF |
CUET PG Criminology syllabus: units and topics
Unit 1
- GENERAL AWARENESS ABOUT CRIME, LAW AND SOCIAL ISSUES
Unit 2 Basic Understanding of Indian Constitution
- Fundamental Rights – DPSP
Unit 3 High Profile or Sensational Criminal Cases in Past and Present Scenario
- Murder, Rape, Child Abuse, Human Trafficking, Corruption, Scams, Cyber Crime, Terrorism, etc
Unit 4 Structure and Functions of Indian Criminal Justice System
- Police/Law Enforcement, Judiciary and Prisons/Correctional System
Unit 5 Basic Knowledge about Indian Laws
IPC, Cr PC and Special and Local Laws - For Examples (but not limited to), Offence against Human Body, Offence against Property, Offences against Women and Children, Offences against State, etc. FIR, Arrest and Bail Procedures in Cr PC; Basic Awareness of Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act, Protection of Women fromDomestic Violence Act 2005, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, etc Basic Understanding of Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation
Unit 6 Social Issues
Violence against Women and Children – Child Labour, Child Marriage, Dowry, Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Acid Attack, Caste and Communal Conflicts; Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Violence, Drug Addiction, Human Rights Violations
Read from the official PDF on 9 November 2026 · Official syllabus PDF · NTA
CUET PG Criminology: Previous year question papers
NTA has not published a CUET PG question paper of Criminology as a PDF yet. The final answer keys of every year, and the papers of the subjects NTA did publish, are on the CUET PG question papers page.
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