CUET UG 2025: Everything You Need to Know

👤 By Dr. Nirbhay Kumar – Educational Consultant | Founder, Early Career Help

May 8, 2025

“One exam, countless opportunities: Discover CUET UG programs.”

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2025 is a centralized examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to undergraduate programs across various central, state, deemed, and private universities in India. This initiative aims to streamline the admission process, offering students a unified platform to apply to multiple institutions.

📅 CUET UG 2025: Key Dates

Application Period: March 1 to March 24, 2025
Fee Payment Deadline: March 25, 2025
Correction Window: March 26 to March 28, 2025
Admit Card Release: Expected in the first week of May 2025
Examination Dates: May 8 to June 1, 2025
Result Declaration: Tentatively in July 2025

🧾 Application Process

Registration: Visit the official CUET website at cuet.nta.nic.in and register using your email ID and mobile number.
Application Form: Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
Confirmation: Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

💰 Application Fee Structure

Category	Up to 3 Subjects	Each Additional Subject
General (UR)	₹1000	₹400
OBC-NCL / EWS	₹900	₹375
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender	₹800	₹350
Centers Outside India	₹4500	₹1800

Note: Additional bank charges may apply.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent from a recognized board.
Age Limit: There is no age limit to appear for CUET UG 2025.
Subject Requirements: While there are no specific subject prerequisites, candidates should check the eligibility criteria of the universities they wish to apply to, as some programs may have particular subject requirements.

🏛️ Participating Universities

CUET UG 2025 is accepted by numerous universities across India. Some of the prominent participating institutions include:

University of Delhi (DU)
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
University of Hyderabad
Tezpur University
Pondicherry University
North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU)
Visva-Bharati University

Note: It’s essential to check the specific admission criteria and programs offered by each university.

📝 Exam Pattern

Sections:
- Section I: Language Proficiency (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar)
- Section II: Domain-Specific Subjects (as chosen by the candidate)
- Section III: General Test (General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration: Varies depending on the number of sections attempted
Marking Scheme: +5 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer

📘 Preparation Tips

Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the syllabus for each section and subject.
Practice Regularly: Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests to build confidence.
Time Management: Allocate specific time slots for each subject and stick to your study schedule.
Stay Updated: Keep abreast of current affairs, especially for the General Test section.
Seek Guidance: If needed, join coaching classes or online forums for doubt clearance and strategy planning.

For more detailed information, updates, and resources, visit the official CUET website: cuet.nta.nic.in

📚 CUET UG 2025: Subject Structure

CUET UG 2025 comprises three main sections:

Section I: Language Proficiency
- Section IA (13 Languages): Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.
- Section IB (Optional Languages): French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Sanskrit, and Chinese.
Section II: Domain Subjects
- A total of 23 domain subjects are available, reduced from 29 in the previous year. Students can select up to three domain subjects based on their intended undergraduate course. The available domain subjects are:
  - Accountancy / Book Keeping
  - Agriculture
  - Anthropology
  - Biology / Biological Studies / Biotechnology / Biochemistry
  - Business Studies
  - Chemistry
  - Computer Science / Informatics Practices
  - Economics / Business Economics
  - Environmental Science
  - Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Commercial Arts
  - Geography / Geology
  - History
  - Home Science
  - Knowledge Tradition – Practices in India
  - Mass Media / Mass Communication
  - Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
  - Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music)
  - Physical Education (Yoga, Sports)
  - Physics
  - Political Science
  - Psychology
  - Sanskrit
  - Sociology
Section III: General Aptitude Test (GAT)
- This section assesses general knowledge, current affairs, numerical ability, logical reasoning, and quantitative reasoning. It is especially relevant for courses where specific domain subjects are not mandated.

🎓 Undergraduate Courses Under CUET UG 2025

CUET UG 2025 facilitates admissions into a diverse array of undergraduate programs across various streams. Below is a stream-wise categorization of prominent courses:

🔬 Science Stream

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Science
- Forensic Science

🧮 Commerce Stream

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
B.Com (Honors) in:
- Accounting and Finance
- Banking and Insurance
- Business Analytics
- International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

🎨 Arts & Humanities Stream

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in:
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Digital Media and Journalism
- Cultural Studies
- International Relations

🛠️ Engineering & Technology Stream

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Data Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence

Note: While CUET UG primarily caters to non-professional courses, some universities may consider CUET scores for engineering programs. It’s advisable to check specific university admission criteria.