{"id":4166,"date":"2026-01-05T19:12:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/?p=4166"},"modified":"2026-01-06T06:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:39:37","slug":"cuet-pg-life-sciences-preparation-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/cuet-pg\/cuet-pg-life-sciences-preparation-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CUET PG Life-Sciences Preparation 2026 : Syllabus, Revision Strategy and Important topics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To excel in the highly competitive <\/span><b>CUET PG Life-Sciences Preparation 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates must master a vast syllabus while navigating a challenging marking scheme. This guide provides an in-depth strategy, detailed syllabus breakdown, and expert revision tips to help you secure a top rank for the SCQP17 paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>CUET PG Life-Sciences Preparation 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the gateway for students aiming to join prestigious Master&#8217;s programs at institutions like Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). With the removal of the General Aptitude section, the 2026 exam focuses exclusively on 75 domain-specific questions, making deep subject knowledge more critical than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>CUET PG Life-Sciences 2026: Exam Pattern Highlights<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into study materials for the CUET PG Life-Sciences Preparation 2026, understanding the &#8220;battleground&#8221; is essential for effective preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mode of Exam:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Online Computer-Based Test (CBT).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total Questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 300.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marking Scheme:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +4 for every correct answer; -1 for every incorrect answer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subject Code:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SCQP17 (Life Sciences).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>CUET PG<\/b> <strong>Life-Sciences Preparation 2026 <\/strong><b>syllabus for M.Sc<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CUET PG Life-Sciences Preparation 2026 Syllabus for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Sc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also divided into multiple domains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoology &amp; Human Genetics will be covering topics like Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Ecology, and Evolution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics &amp; Data Science is expected to cover topics like Statistics, Computing, and Data Science methods .<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmospheric Science will be covering topics such as meteorology, atmospheric processes, and climatology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil Science and Plant Biotechnology are expected to be covering the topics like soil properties, conservation and plant sciences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Comprehensive <\/b><b>CUET PG<\/b> <strong>Life-Sciences Preparation 2026<\/strong><b>\u00a0Syllabus\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span>CUET PG Life-Sciences Preparation 2026 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">syllabus for SCQP17 is vast, spanning from microscopic cellular processes to macroscopic ecological systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A. Techniques &amp; Chromatin Structure<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biophysical Techniques:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Principles of chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, electrophoresis, centrifugation, and blotting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Molecular Tools:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PCR and radioisotope techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genomic Architecture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Organization of chromosomes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, centromeres, telomeres, and the concept of the gene.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>B. Biochemistry &amp; Biotechnology<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biomolecules:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Structure and function of proteins, DNA, carbohydrates, and lipids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Metabolism:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bioenergetics, Glycolysis, TCA cycle, ETS, and fatty acid oxidation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genetic Engineering:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recombinant DNA technology, gene cloning, and applications in medicine\/industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cell Culture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Animal and plant cell culture techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>C. Microbiology &amp; Molecular Genetics<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Microbial Diversity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bacterial reproduction and the significance of microbes in agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Immunology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Antigens, antibodies, complement systems, immunity, and vaccines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genetics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Principles of inheritance, linkage, crossing over, and chromosomal aberrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Molecular Biology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DNA replication, transcription, translation, and DNA repair.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>D. Plant &amp; Animal Sciences<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Botany:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms, and Photosynthesis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zoology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Characteristics of vertebrates\/invertebrates, human physiology, endocrinology, and diseases like cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>High-Weightage Important Topics for <\/b><b>CUET PG<\/b> <strong>Life-Sciences Preparation 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While every topic is part of the syllabus, certain areas traditionally carry more weight in the SCQP17 paper. Focus your efforts here for maximum ROI:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cell &amp; Molecular Biology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Expect heavy questions on replication, transcription, and translation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biochemistry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focus on enzyme kinetics and metabolic pathways like the TCA cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genetics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mendelian genetics and chromosomal aberrations are frequently tested.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ecology &amp; Evolution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Natural selection and ecosystem dynamics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Revision Strategy for <\/b><b>CUET PG<\/b> <strong>Life-Sciences Preparation 2026 <\/strong><b>: The 3-Phase Plan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success in <\/span><b>CUET PG Life-Sciences Preparation 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires a structured timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Phase 1: Conceptual Building (Months 1\u20133)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use standard textbooks (e.g., Lehninger for Biochemistry, Cooper for Cell Biology) to build a foundation to successfully complete the phase 1 of CUET PG Life-Sciences Preparation 2026.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare handwritten notes for &#8220;Techniques&#8221; and &#8220;Metabolism&#8221; as these require frequent visualization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Phase 2: Intensive Practice (Month 4)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve Previous Year Papers (PYQs) to understand question trends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on the marking scheme: train yourself to skip questions where you are unsure to avoid the -1 negative marking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Phase 3: Revision &amp; Mock Tests (Final Month)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take full-length mock tests to build stamina for the 90-minute CBT environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review your &#8220;formula and diagram&#8221; notebook daily, especially for Plant Sciences and human physiology.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is a &#8220;Good Score&#8221; in Life Sciences?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A &#8220;Good Score&#8221; is relative to the university you desire. For top-tier colleges, you should aim significantly above the qualifying percentile.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Target University Level<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected Safe Score (Out of 300)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Top Tier (JNU, BHU, DU)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">220 \u2013 250+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mid Tier (Central\/State Unis)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 \u2013 219\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lower Tier \/ Private Unis<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180 \u2013 199\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents Required for CUET PG 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your administrative work is ready alongside your studies to avoid last-minute stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Government Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10th, 12th, and Graduation mark sheets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Examination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CUET PG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard (after result).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Category:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Valid SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS certificates in the prescribed PDF format (max 1 MB).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Expert Tips for Exam Day<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You have 1.2 minutes per question. If a question takes more than 2 minutes, move on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accuracy Over Attempts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aiming for 55\u201360 highly accurate questions is better than 75 attempts with 20 errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Read Carefully:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Watch for &#8220;Except,&#8221; &#8220;Not,&#8221; or &#8220;Incorrect&#8221; in question stems, which are common in Life Science papers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to Crack CUET PG<\/strong> <strong>Examination<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the few tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students should go through exam pattern and structure of the test.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create monthly timetable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">students should get hold of some of the best books for CUET PG preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing the syllabus, they should take regular mock tests and analyze their performance. Solving previous years\u2019 question papers will also expose them to the topics and question types to expect in the actual exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for the <\/span><b>CUET PG Life-Sciences 2026 Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a marathon that rewards consistency and conceptual clarity. By mastering the 75 core questions in the SCQP17 paper and aiming for a target score above 220, you can secure admission to India&#8217;s premier biological science departments. Remember to balance your intensive study of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry with regular mock tests to sharpen your accuracy. Stay updated with the NTA&#8217;s official notifications by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/exams.nta.nic.in\/cuet-pg\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NTA&#8217;s Official Website<\/a> and keep your documentation ready for a smooth admission journey in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also for further more updates, and learning matter or the recorded sessions to help you out in preparation of the CUET PG Life-Sciences Exam Pattern 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/online-courses\/cuet-pg\/cuet-pg-life-sciences-crash-course-2026\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4174 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4174.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4174.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4174.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-4174.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-4174.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1767633573\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-4174\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41740\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41740\" aria-controls=\"collapse41740\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Can I prepare for CUET PG 2026 exam in 2 months?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse41740\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4174\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41740\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Well it all depends on the individual. Some students takes time to prepare for CUET PG exam, about 6 months. But yes, you can do the preparation within 2 months also by executing a proper plan and making best of your ability.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41741\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41741\" aria-controls=\"collapse41741\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the passing marks for CUET PG 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41741\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4174\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41741\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While cutoffs vary, the expected passing range for the General category is 220\u2013240 marks out of 300.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41742\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41742\" aria-controls=\"collapse41742\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are there any age limits for the exam?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41742\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4174\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41742\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NTA has no upper age limit for CUET PG, but individual universities may have specific criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41743\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41743\" aria-controls=\"collapse41743\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When will the 2026 results be declared?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41743\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4174\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41743\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Results are tentatively expected in June 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41744\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41744\" aria-controls=\"collapse41744\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i>  Where can I find the official syllabus PDF?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41744\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4174\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41744\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can download the subject-specific syllabus from the official NTA website at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exams.nta.nic.in\/cuet-pg\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">exams.nta.ac.in\/CUET-PG\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41745\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41745\" aria-controls=\"collapse41745\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the format for the category certificate?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41745\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4174\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41745\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certificates must be in PDF format and usually under 1 MB in size.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41746\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41746\" aria-controls=\"collapse41746\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I apply for Biotechnology with the Life Sciences code?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41746\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4174\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-41746\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many universities accept SCQP17 for Biotechnology, but you must check the specific eligibility of each university.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-41747\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse41747\" aria-controls=\"collapse41747\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to Crack CUET PG Examination?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse41747\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4174\" 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