CUCET 2022 Syllabus - Exam Pattern and Subject-Wise Syllabus

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Section-II: Chemistry

Atomic Structure

• Bohr's concept. Quantum numbers, Electronic configuration, Molecular orbital theory for homonuclear molecules, Pauli's exclusion principle.

Chemical Bonding

• Electrovalency, co-valency, hybridization involving s,p and d orbitals hydrogen bonding.

Redox Reactions

• Oxidation number, oxidizing and reducing agents, balancing of equations

Chemical Equilibrium and Kinetics

• Equilibrium constant (for a gaseous system only) Le Chaterlier's principle, ionic equilibrium, hydrolysis, Ostwald's dilution law, solubility product, pH and buffer solution, common-ion effect, rate constant and first-order reaction.

Acid-Base Concepts

• Bronsted Lowry & Lewis.

Electrochemistry

• Electrode potential and electrochemical series

Catalysis

• Types and applications

Colloids

• Types and preparation, Brownian movement, Tyndall effect, coagulation, and peptization

Colligative Properties of Solution

• Lowering of vapour pressure, Osmotic pressure, the elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, determination of molecular weight.

Periodic Table

• Classification of elements on the basis of electronic configuration, ionization potential, properties of s, p and d block elements, electronegativity & electron affinity.

Preparation and Properties of the following

• Hydrogen peroxide. copper sulphate, silver nitrate, borax, Mohr's salt, plaster of Paris, alums, microcosmic salt and bleaching powder, white and red lead, sodium thiosulphate.

Thermochemistry

• Exothermic & endothermic reactions Heat of reaction, Heat of combustion & formation, neutralization, Hess's law

General Organic Chemistry

• Shape of organic compounds, Inductive effect, mesomeric effect, electrophiles & nucleophiles,

Reaction intermediates

• Carbonation, carbanions & free radical, Cannizzaro Friedel Craft, Types of organic reactions, Perkin, Aldol condensation.

Isomerism

• Structural, Geometrical & Optical IUPAC: Nomenclature of simple organic compounds

Polymers

• Addition & condensation polymers

Carbohydrates

• Monosaccharides

Preparation and Properties of the Followings

• Hydrocarbons, aldehydes, ketones, monohydric alcohols, monocarboxylic acids, benzene, nitrobenzene, primary amines, aniline, phenol, benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, Grignard Reagent.

Solid State

• Structure of simple ionic compounds, Crystal imperfections (point defects only), Born-Haber cycle

Petroleum

• Important industrial fractions, octane number, cracking, anti knocking compounds.

Section-III: Mathematics

Algebra

• Sets relations & functions, Mapping Inverse relations, De-Morgan's Law, Equivalence relations, Peano's axioms, Indices and surds, Solutions of simultaneous and quadratic equations, Definition of rationals and integers through equivalence relation, A.P., G.P. and H.P., Special sums i.e. ∑n2 and ∑n3 (n∑N ), Binomial theorem for any index, Partial fraction, exponential series, Logarithm and Logarithmic series. Determinants and their use in solving simultaneous linear equations, Algebra of matrices, Matrices, Inverse of a matrix, Use of a matrix for solving equations.

Probability

• Definition, Dependent, and independent events, Numerical problem on addition and multiplication, Theorem of probability

Trigonometry

• Identities, Trigonometric equations, solution of triangles, properties of triangles, heights and distances, Inverse function, Complex numbers and their properties, Cube roots of unity, De-Moivre's theorem.

Co-ordinate Geometry

• Pair of straight lines, General equation of second degree, Circles, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola, tracing of conic.

Calculus

• Limits & Continuity of functions, tangents & normal, Differentiation of function, Simple examples of Maxima & Minima, Integration of function by parts, Indeterminate forms, by substitution and by partial fraction, application to volumes and surfaces of frustums of a sphere, definite integral, cone, and cylinder. Differential equations of the first order and of a first degree.

Vectors

• Algebra of vectors, scalar and vector products of two and three vectors and their applications.

Dynamics

• Velocity- composition of velocity, relative velocity, acceleration, the composition of accelerations, Projectiles, Motion under gravity, Principles of conservation of momentum and energy, Laws of motion, and a direct impact of smooth bodies.

Statics

• Composition of coplanar, determination of centroid in simple cases, concurrent and parallel forces moments and couples resultant of a set of coplanar forces and condition of equilibrium, Problems involving friction.

Section-IV: Biology

Zoology

Origin of Life

• Oparin's theory, Miller's Experiment, Viruses - structure, distribution, properties, classification, and pathogenesis (Eg. Aids, Cancer), Viroids & Prions, Biotic balance.

Organic Evolution

• The relationship among organisms and Evidence of Organic Evolution - Principles of Evolution - Lamarckism, Darwinism, and Speciation.

Mechanism of Organic Evolution

• Variations - Definition, causes and types, Role of mutations in speciation, Mutations (Principles of Hugo DeVries). Evolution through ages and human evolution

Human Genetics and Eugenics

• Human hereditary traits, the study of Twins, A.B.O. blood groups and their inheritance, Sex determination, Rh-factor. Chromosomal aberrations, Important human syndromes, Sex-linked characters and their inheritance, Applied Genetics - eugenics, euthenics, euphenics & I.Q. Test.

Applied Biology

• Wildlife of India - Endangered species: Biosphere Reserves, National Parks and sanctuaries, Conservation of wildlife, Project Tiger, Bio-energy, Fisheries (edible fishes), Human Population, Poultry, Population explosion, problems & control. Test - Tube Babies, & Amniocentesis, Application of Biotechnology in human welfare. Human Aging.

Mammalian Anatomy (Eg. Rabbit)

• Reproductive system (excluding embryonic development) Osteology, structure, and organization of different systems.

Animal Physiology

• Animal Nutrition: Food, Nutritional imbalances and deficiency diseases, Balanced Diet, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation of food (comparison between human and Rabbit).
• Animal Excretion and Osmoregulation: Chemical nature of excretory products in various animals, Physiology of excretion, Formation of urine, Function of liver and kidney (Homeostatic regulatory functions of kidneys), Osmoregulation by kidneys.
• Respiratory system: Exchange and transport of gases (O2 and Co2) factors affecting O2 and Co2 transport, different lung volumes, Cellular respiration, breathing and sound production.
• Nervous systems: Central, autonomic and peripheral nervous system, Receptors, Effectors, Reflex action. Nature and Conduction of Nerve- impulses, Sense organs - Structure & working of Eye & Ear, Synapse, Biochemistry of vision and taste buds.

• Endocrine System: Different endocrine glands and Hormones - definition, types, characteristics and their functions (in relation to human beings), Hormonal disorders and pheromones.
• Circulatory System: Circulation of body fluids- Blood and lymph, Open and closed vascular systems, Structure and working Physiology of Heart, Comparison between arteries and veins, Lymphatic system.
• Animal Diversity: Classification of Animal Kingdom (Based on Star & Eisinger), the Characteristic feature of different phyla and classes with examples.
• Protozoa
• Amoeba- Habit & Habitat, locomotion, structure, reproduction, Osmoregulation, Parasitic amoebae - Entamoeba histolytic and Entamoeba gingivitis, structure, diseases caused by them and their control measures
• Plasmodium vivax-life-cycle, malaria therapy and control
• Protozoan and diseases

• Porifera: A simple sponge ( Leucosolenia), Detailed study of structure & physiology, Sponge industry.
• Coelenterata: Hydra - Habit and Habitat, morphology, tissue differentiation in relation to the physiological division of labor and regeneration.
• Aschelminthes: Ascaris- morphology, life-cycle, therapy, and control.
• Annelida: Pheretima Posthuma - Bionomics and economic importance.
• Arthropoda: (Periplaneta): Structure- external and internal.

Botany

• Plant Cell: Structure & Functions electron microscopic structured mitochondria, Plastids centrosomes. Lysosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, microsomes, Nucleus, Golgi bodies, D.N.A & R.N.A. Cytoplasm, membranes, and cell wall.
• Protoplasm: Structure, components, physical and chemical properties. Cell division (formation) - Amitosis & Meiosis, free cell formation, Duplication of D.N.A.
• Ecology: Ecological factors (atmospheric, climatic, edaphic, geological & biotic factors).
• Ecosystem: Structure and components of ecosystem, e.g., Water-soluble minerals and gases, decomposers, producers, consumers, Pond and forest ecosystem. Atmospheric pollution-causes and control, Types of pollution - Detergents, Chemicals, automobile exhaust, Smog, Radioactive matter, sound, Pesticides.
• Genetics: Mendelism, Mendel's experiment and the law of inheritance. Modern Classification of the plant kingdom- (according to Ostwald & Hippo) (outline).
• Seeds in angiosperm plants: Description of the development of angiosperm plants (life history of angiosperm plants).
• Fruits: Dispersal of fruits and seeds
• Cell differentiation Plant Tissue: Meristematic classification of meristematic & permanent tissue and functions and classification of tissue system.
• Anatomy of Root, stem, and leaf: Difference between Dicot and Monocot stem, Secondary growth of stem and root, Anatomy of hydrophytes, Xerophytes &

Important Phylum

• Algae: Habitat, general characters & uses, description of liotrix & spirogyra.
• Bacteria: Structure - types of nutrition, reproduction, and economic importance.
• Fungi: Structure description of Rhizopus and yeast and their economic importance, Fermentation.
• Bryophyta: Structure and economic importance of Bryophyta, Description of Fusaria (Moss)
• Pteridophyta: General structures of pteridophytes description of fern (Dryopteris), Classification of Angiosperms, General study of Gymnosperms and life history of Cycas, Description of families - identification and economic importance Cruciferae, Malvaceae, Leguminosae, composite, Cucurbitaceae.
• Soil: Absorption of water through root hairs Osmosis, Translocation, and Root pressure Nitrogen cycle, Special modes of nutrition in plants (Autotrophic, Saprophytes, heterotrophic, Parasites, Symbionts insectivorous and their ecological relations.
• Photosynthesis: Chloroplast, light, chlorophyll and Carbon dioxide, Mechanism of Photosynthesis formation of A.T.P. and their functions and importance of photosynthesis. Transpiration: factors and importance, Mechanism of opening and closing of stomata, Respiration: Aerobic, Mechanism of Respiration (Glycolysis, Kreb's cycle, E.T.S.), anaerobic respiration, Growth & movement: Definition of growth, Region of growth & their measurements, Types of movements in plants, Growth hormone.