BSc Geography studies the Earth's landscapes, climate and maps, and how people and environment affect each other. You learn to read maps and use tools such as GIS. It leads to a master's in geography or work in mapping, planning and the environment.
In CUET UG 2026, 7 central universities list BSc Geography. The papers asked most often are Geography and the General Aptitude Test, then Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Nagaland University asks only for Geography. CUJ and CUK ask for Geography plus the General Aptitude Test, and CUTN and IGNTU accept either one. BHU splits the course into a Bio group (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and a Maths group (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics). AMU asks for English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.
At CUK, half the seats are filled on the Geography score and half on the General Aptitude Test score. Tip: Geography plus the General Aptitude Test keeps you eligible at CUJ, CUK, CUTN and IGNTU.
CUET papers asked for BSc Geography
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7 universities offering BSc Geography
BSc (Hons) Geography
CUET: English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics
▸ Eligibility
Class 12 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/Geography/Computer Science, or equivalent, with at least 50% aggregate marks.
BSc (Hons) Geography (Bio group)
CUET: Biology/Biological Science/Biotechnology/Biochemistry (304), Chemistry (306) and Physics (322).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology, Earth Science or Geography, passing each of the three subjects. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Selection: Bio group.
BSc (Hons) Geography (Maths group)
CUET: Chemistry (306), Mathematics (319) and Physics (322).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Maths and any one of Chemistry, Statistics, Earth Science, Computer Science, Information Technology or Geography, passing each of the three subjects. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Selection: Maths group.
BSc Geography
CUET: Geography/Geology (313) and General Aptitude Test (501).
▸ Eligibility
Minimum 55% aggregate (General/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/PwD), or equivalent grade. 10+2 with Geography as a compulsory or optional subject.
BSc Geography
CUET: Geography (the source also lists Geology) and the General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
Selection: 50% of seats are filled on the domain paper score and 50% on the General Aptitude Test score of CUET UG 2026.
BSc (Hons) Geography
CUET: Geography or the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board or University in India with at least 60% marks (General), 55% (OBC-NCL/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST/PwD).
Selection: Offered as Honours or Honours with Research.
BSc (Hons) Geography
CUET: Either the General Aptitude Test (501) or Geography/Geology (313).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 in any subject with at least 45% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA/grade) for General, EWS and OBC; 40% for SC/ST/PwD.
BSc Geography
CUET: Geography
▸ Eligibility
Passed 10+2 (Science stream) or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or board.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BSc Geography?
Geography and the General Aptitude Test are the common papers. Some universities ask for both, some accept either, and BHU and AMU ask for science papers such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.
▸Is the Geography paper compulsory for BSc Geography through CUET?
No. CUTN and IGNTU accept the General Aptitude Test instead, and BHU and AMU ask for science papers. CUJ, CUK and Nagaland University need Geography.
▸Can an Arts student apply for BSc Geography through CUET?
It depends. IGNTU accepts 10+2 in any subject, and CUJ asks for Geography as a Class 12 subject. Nagaland University asks for the Science stream, and BHU asks for Physics, Chemistry and one of Biology, Earth Science or Geography.
▸Which central universities offer BSc Geography through CUET?
7 are listed for CUET UG 2026: AMU, BHU, CUJ, CUK, CUTN, IGNTU and Nagaland University.
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About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.