CUET
CUET (UG) 2025 COMMON UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TEST(UNDERGRADUATE)
The common University Entrance Test (CUET) has been introduced for admission into all Undergraduate Programs in all Central Universities under the Ministry of Education (MoE). The CUET aims to provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates nationwide, particularly benefitting those from rural and remote areas. This initiative will foster better connections with universities and allow candidate to participate in the admission process of various central universities through a single examination.
CUET UG APPLICATION FORM 2025
The National Testing Agency will be announcing the CUET (UG) registration 2025 shortly. Candidates seeking admission to UG courses through CUET must fill the online application form. Candidates can check the CUET Important dates, application form link, eligibility criteria, updated exam pattern and the syllabus on the NTA website- www.nta.ac.in, https://cuet.nta.nic.in/
Candidates applying for CUET (UG) 2025 should fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must have appeared for /passed class 12th exam conducted by any recognized board.
- Candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying exam.
- For age criteria, check the official brochure of the University he/she wishes to apply.
- Applicant must be a citizen of India.
KEY CHANGES ANNOUNCED FOR CUET (UG) 2025
| Aspect | Previous Norm | New Norms (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Hybrid mode: Computer-based and Pen & Paper | Only Computer-based Test (CBT) |
| Number of subjects offered | 63 subject options available | Reduced to 37 subjects. Admission for dropped subjects will be based on GAT scores. |
| Subject Selection | Candidates could choose up to six subjects | Candidates can choose a maximum of five subjects |
| Subject Choice | Only subjects studied in Class 12th could be chosen. | Candidates can select subjects they have not studied in Class 12th. |
| Duration of the Exam | 45 min to 60 minutes depending upon the subject. | Standardized 60 minutes for all subjects. |
| Question Format | Optional questions in some sections. | All questions will now be compulsory |
Examination Scheme
DETAILS OF CUET (UG) 2025 AS SHARED BY NTA
| Mode of Exam | CUET (UG) is conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. |
|---|---|
| Medium of Exam | CUET is conducted in 13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. |
| Number of slots | There may be three shifts in a day. |
| Duration of Exam | Duration of a shift is about one hour. Compensatory time for PwBD (20 minutes for each hour) |
| Number of Sections | The examination will consist of three sections: Language, Domain subjects and the General Aptitude Test |
| Question Format | Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of questions | There will be a total of 50 questions in each test paper, irrespective of the subject. All questions will be compulsory. The duration of all test papers will be 60 minutes per subject. |
| Marking Scheme | Five marks will be awarded for each correct answer. One mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. |
| Subject selection | Candidates will be allowed to appear in five subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test. |
STRUCTURE OF CUET EXAMINATION
| CUET EXAM | PATTERN | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | DURATION | MARKING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Language | 50 | 60 minutes each language | 5 marks for each correct Answer/ -1 for incorrect answer |
| Section 2 | Domain subject | 51 | 60 minutes each domain subject | 5 marks for each correct Answer/ -1 for incorrect answer |
| Section 3 | General Test | 52 | 60 minutes | 5 marks for each correct Answer/ -1 for incorrect answer |
BROAD FEATURES OF CUET (UG) ARE AS FOLLOWS:
| Section | Subjects/Tests | Questions | Question Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages | There are 13 different languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Odia Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu Any of these languages may be chosen. | There will be 50 questions. All the questions are compulsory. | Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions. Input text can be used for MCQ. Languages to be tested through- Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages- Factual, Literary and Narrative), Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary | 60 minutes for each language |
| Domain | 1. Accountancy/Book Keeping 2.Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry 3.Business Studies. 4.Chemistry 5.Computer Science/Informatics Practices 6.Economics/Business Economics 7. Geography/Geology 8.History. 9.Home Science 10.Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India 11. Environmental Science 12. Mathematics 13.Physival Education/NCC/Yoga 14.Physics. 15.Political Science 16.Psychology. 17.Sociology 18.Agriculture 19.Mass Media/Mass Comm. 20.Anthropology 21.Fine Arts/Visual Arts 22.Performing Arts 23.Sanskrit | There will be 50 questions. All questions are compulsory | Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions. Input text can be used for MCQ | 60 minutes for each subject |
| General Test | General Knowledge, Curren Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical & Analytical Reasoning | There will be 50 questions. All questions are compulsory | Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions. Input text can be used for MCQ | 60 minutes |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES AT A GLANCE (Tentative)
| CUET Application Form release | 01 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of Online Application Form | 22 March 2025 (upto 11.50 p.m.) |
| Last date of successful transaction of fee (Credit/Debit card/ net banking/UPI) | 23 March 2025 (upto 11.50 p.m.) |
| CUET Application Correction window | 24 March 2025 to 26 March 2025 |
| Announcement of CUET 2025 exam city intimation | To be announced later on the website |
| CUET Admit Card release from NTA website | To be announced later on the website |
| CUET 2025 Examination | From 08 May 2025 to 01 June 2025 (Tentative) |
| Declaration of Result on NTA website | To be announced later on the website |
| Website(s) | www.nta.ac.in, https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ |
Registration
Registration will be online at https://cuet.nta.nic.in/
Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must carefully read the Instructions (including how to fill up the Application Form online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website.
- Candidates should apply for CUET (UG) – 2025 through the “Online” mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
- Submission of the Application Form could be made by the candidate online through the NTA website: https://cuet.nta.nic.in/
- Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website (www.nta.ac.in) and check their e- mails regularly for the latest updates.
- The entire application process for CUET (UG) – 2025 is online, including uploading of scanned images/documents, payment of fees, and printing of Confirmation Page, Admit Card, etc. Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including the Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by Hand.
- Candidates are advised to fill out only one Application Form and to take utmost care while filling out the mobile number and e-mail address. Candidates are also advised to use the mobile number and email address that are accessible to them (may be parent/ guardian). One mobile number and email address can be used for one Application Form only. However, in the case of twins one mobile can be used for two candidates.
- For any queries/ clarifications, candidates can also Email/call at the NTA Helpdesk
| Email ID | cuet-ug@nta.ac.in |
|---|---|
| Contact Number | 011- 40759000 / 011-69227700 |
SYLLABUS
LIST OF CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES
| S. No. | Name of Central Universities |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aligarh Muslim University |
| 2 | Assam University |
| 3 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University |
| 4 | Banaras Hindu University |
| 5 | Central University of Andhra Pradesh |
| 6 | Central University of South Bihar |
| 7 | Central University of Gujarat |
| 8 | Central University of Haryana |
| 9 | Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
| 10 | Central University of Jammu |
| 11 | Central University of Jharkhand |
| 12 | Central University of Karnataka |
| 13 | Central University of Kashmir |
| 14 | Central University of Kerala |
| 15 | Central University of Odisha |
| 16 | Central University of Punjab |
| 17 | Central University of Rajasthan |
| 18 | Central University of Tamil Nadu |
| 19 | Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya |
| 20 | Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya |
| 21 | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
| 22 | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University |
| 23 | Jamia Millia Islamia |
| 24 | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| 25 | Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya |
| 26 | Manipur University |
| 27 | Maulana Azad National Urdu University |
| 28 | Mizoram University |
| 29 | Nagaland University |
| 30 | North Eastern Hill University |
| 31 | Pondicherry University |
| 32 | Rajiv Gandhi University |
| 33 | Sikkim University |
| 34 | Tezpur University |
| 35 | The English and Foreign Languages University |
| 36 | Tripura University |
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