The CUET PG Environmental Science question paper (code SCQP11) 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 (2 units, 10 topics).
CUET PG Environmental Science at a glance
| Paper code | SCQP11 |
|---|---|
| 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 Environmental Science syllabus: units and topics
Unit 1
Earth Sciences: Structure and composition of Environment- Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and Lithosphere, Earth Processes, Mineral and Power Resources in India, Biogeochemical Cycles, Meteorology, Climate Change, Origin and evolution of earth, Mineral and Power Resources in India Physical and Chemical Sciences: Fundamentals, Atmospheric Chemistry, Water Chemistry, Geochemistry, Green Chemistry. Water - physical characteristics, buffering capacity, Essential and trace elements in living systems, Bio-molecules - chemical components of cells, Bio- geochemical cycles carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, Hydrological cycle and global water balance, Toxicity of Heavy metals
Unit 2 Life Sciences
- Origin of life: Theories of evolution, genetic drift, speciation, cell organelles, cell division, modes of reproduction, principles of inheritance, epistasis, mutations, chromosomal aberrations, extra- chromosomal inheritance Genetic Material: DNA structure and replication, transcription and translation, chromosome structure, protein structure, mutability and repair of DNA, reverse genetics Photosynthesis, Plant growth hormones, Dormancy and seed germination, Respiration Plant and Animal systematics: Bryophytes, Tracheophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms. Membrane structure and Ion transport, ATPase - structure and function, Photosynthesis, Photoperiodism,
- Vernalization, RUBISCO
- Animal systematics, physiology and diseases: Cnidaria, Echinodermata, Chordata, Protostomia; Anatomy and physiology of humans; major classes of bacterial and viral pathogens, Apoptosis and cancer, inherited diseases, animal cell culture Ecology and Environment: Biosphere, Organizational levels of biosphere, Ecosystem: Structure and Types, Food Chain and Energy Flow, Population and Community Ecology, Biodiversity andits
- Conservation
- Microbiology and Biotechnology: Principles of Microbiology, Microbiology of Air, Water, Soil, Sewage, Recombinant DNA technology, principles of gene cloning, transposition, applications of biotechnology in medicine, industry, agriculture and environment Natural resources and Management: Natural Resources-Forest, Water, Minerals, Marine, Energy (Renewable and Nonrenewable) - Sources, Threats, Conservation and Management Global Environmental issues: Ozone depletion and Global warming, Acid rain and Smog, Sustainable
- Development
- Environmental Pollution: Air, Water, Soil, Noise Pollution- Sources, Causes, Effects,
- Consequences
- Waste Management: Solid waste - disposal, Management; Waste to energy conversion Instrumentation: Principles and applications of microscopy, spectrophotometry, centrifugation, radioisotope techniques, electrophoresis and chromatographic separation techniques, Blotting and hybridization techniques
Read from the official PDF on 9 November 2026 · Official syllabus PDF · NTA
CUET PG Environmental Science: Previous year question papers
NTA has not published a CUET PG question paper of Environmental Science 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.
Environmental Science: Cutoffs: University of Delhi (CSAS 2026)
The minimum allocation scores (out of 300) the University of Delhi published in CSAS (PG) 2026 for the programmes of this subject, round by round. C2 is open to every applicant; C1 is for graduates of the University of Delhi in the eligible programme.
| Programme | College / department | Category | Round I | Round II | Round III | Spot round I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C2 UR | 146 | 130 | 157 | 121 |
| Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 UR | 139 | 128 | 120 | 78 |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 UR | 169 | 159 | 157 | 144 |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C2 OBC | 109 | 92 | – | 10 |
| imum scores are applicable only for the Programme + Department/College where the a imum allocation score may vary due to reconciliations, withdrawals, cancellations, minimum allocation score for M.A. (HINDUSTANI MUSIC) VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL (SITAR / PAKHAWAJ), MASTER OF FINE ART (MFA), BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (B.P.Ed.), MAS MASTER OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE) | llocations are done in the concerned round. redressal of grievances, upgrades, mid-entrants, correction, e SAROD / GUITAR / VIOLIN / SANTOOR), M.A. (KARNATAKA MUSIC) VOCA TER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (M.P.Ed.), check the website of Depar Department of Environmental Studies | C2 OBC | – | – | 98 | – |
| Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 OBC | 101 | 88 | 79 | 45 |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 OBC | 142 | 131 | 131 | 123 |
| 2. The Minimum allocation scores are shown only for programs where seats were allocated i MASTER OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE) | n Spot Round I. Department of Environmental Studies | C2 EWS | – | – | – | 110 |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C2 EWS | 128 | 97 | 110 | – |
| Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 EWS | 54 | 107 | 54 | 0 |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 EWS | 149 | 141 | 140 | 128 |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C2 SC | 121 | 101 | 121 | 45 |
| Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 SC | 106 | 92 | 108 | – |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 SC | 132 | 120 | 127 | 108 |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C2 ST | – | – | 96 | – |
| Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 ST | 122 | 116 | – | – |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 ST | 135 | 135 | – | – |
| Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 PWD | 77 | – | – | – |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 PWD | 82 | – | – | – |
| Master of Arts (Environmental Studies) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 KM | 65 | – | – | – |
| Master of Science (Environmental Science) | Department of Environmental Studies | C1 KM | 107 | – | – | – |
Source: the CSAS (PG) 2026 minimum allocation scores published on admission.uod.ac.in · CUET college predictor
