CUET UG 2025: Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate Admissions
Conducting Organization:
National Testing Agency (NTA) – Centralized body conducting CUET UG 2025 for admissions into undergraduate programs across Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities.
Number of Vacancies/Seats: Varies by university and program
Exam Level: National Level (Undergraduate)
Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Medium of Examination:
CUET UG 2025 was held in 13 languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
Exam Structure:
- Section IA & IB (Languages): 38 total languages available; candidates select from IA/IB combined.
- Section II (Domain-Specific): 23 domain-specific subjects.
- Section III (General Test): Mandatory for specific programs.
Subjects Allowed per Candidate:
- Maximum 6 subjects/tests including language and general test.
- Some combinations allow 5 or 10 depending on program/university requirements.
Marking Scheme:
- Correct Answer: +5
- Wrong Answer: -1
- Unanswered: 0
Duration per Test: 60 minutes per chosen subject
Important Dates (CUET UG 2025):
- Notification Release: February/March 1, 2025
- Application Start: March 1, 2025
- Application Close: March 24, 2025 (extended from March 22)
- Fee Payment Last Date: March 25, 2025
- Correction Window: March 26–28, 2025 (extended until April 2–3 and possibly May 11)
- City Intimation Slip: May 7, 2025
- Admit Card Release: May 10, 2025 (batch-wise releases continued for later exams)
- Exam Dates: May 13 to June 3, 2025
- Provisional Answer Key & Responses: May 29–30, 2025
- Answer Key Challenge Window: May 2025 (within 2–3 days of key release)
- Final Answer Key: Awaited
- Result Declaration: Expected late June or early July 2025 (June 25/July)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education: Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Minimum Marks: As per university – typically 50% for UR/EWS/OBC and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Age Limit: No upper age limit; subject to university-specific eligibility.
- Subject Flexibility: Any subject can be selected in CUET regardless of Class 12 background, but must match university program requirements.
Application Fee Structure (as per subject count and category):
| Category | Up to 3 Subjects | Per Additional Subject |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹1000 | ₹400 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹900 | ₹375 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / TG | ₹800 | ₹350 |
| Centers Outside India | ₹4500 | ₹1800 |
Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Application Process:
- Visit: cuet.nta.nic.in or exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/
- Register: Enter basic details to generate application number.
- Login: Fill in personal, academic, and test subject choices.
- Upload Documents:
- Photo (10KB–200KB),
- Signature (4KB–30KB),
- Category/PwBD Certificates (PDF, 50KB–300KB)
- Pay Fee: Online mode only.
- Review & Submit: Carefully verify details.
- Print Confirmation: Save confirmation page.
Admission Process After CUET UG 2025 Result:
- Scorecard: Contains raw score, percentile, and normalized NTA score.
- University Application: Candidates must apply on individual university portals (e.g., DU CSAS).
- Merit List & Cut-offs: Published by each university based on CUET scores.
- Counselling: Includes registration, document verification, seat allotment.
- Admission Confirmation: Pay fee and confirm admission.
Participating Universities Include:
- Central Universities: DU, JNU, BHU, Jamia Millia Islamia, Allahabad University, etc.
- Other Institutions: State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, and Private Institutions participating in CUET UG 2025.
CUET UG 2025 Preparation Tips:
- Know the Syllabus: Refer to Class 12 NCERT for domain subjects.
- Language Section: Practice comprehension, grammar, vocabulary.
- General Test: Focus on current affairs, reasoning, GK.
- Mock Tests & Practice Papers: Time management + CBT experience.
- Revise Regularly: Especially for core domain subjects.
- Stay Updated: Read newspapers like The Hindu and Indian Express.
Official Website: cuet.nta.nic.in
Also Visit: exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG
Useful Links:
- Apply Online at CUET UG Portal
- Visit NTA Official Website
- Download Information Bulletin (when available)
- Access Scorecard and Results (after result declaration)
- University Admission Portals