The CUET PG Plant Biotechnology question paper (code SCQP25) 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 (4 units, 5 topics).
CUET PG Plant Biotechnology at a glance
| Paper code | SCQP25 |
|---|---|
| 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 Plant Biotechnology syllabus: units and topics
Unit 1
Introduction, Cryo and organ genic differentiation, Types of culture: Seed, Embryo, Callus, Organs, Cell and Protoplast culture. Micro propagation Axillary bud proliferation, Meristem and shoot tip culture, cud culture, organogenesis, embryogenesis, advantages and disadvantages of micro propagation
Unit 2
In vitro haploid production Androgenic methods: Anther culture, Microspore culture Ando genesis Significance and use of haploids, Ploidy level and chromosome doubling, diploidization, Gynogenic haploids, factors effecting gynogenesis, chromosome elimination techniques for production of haploids in cereals
Unit 3
Protoplast Isolation and fusion Methods of protoplast isolation, Protoplast development, Somatic hybridization, identification and selection of hybrid cells, Cybrids, Potential of somatic Hybridization limitations. Soma clonal variation. Nomenclature, methods, applications basis and disadvantages
Unit 4
- Plant Growth Promoting bacteria
- Nitrogen fixation, Nitrogenase, Hydrogenase, Nodulation, Biocontrol of pathogens, Growth promotion by free-living bacteria
Read from the official PDF on 9 November 2026 · Official syllabus PDF · NTA
CUET PG Plant Biotechnology: Previous year question papers
NTA has not published a CUET PG question paper of Plant Biotechnology 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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