CUET UG 2025 Expected Paper Pattern & Key Changes (Subject-wise Breakdown)
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30/04/2025
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2025 is bringing major changes this year! The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially revised the exam pattern, reducing the number of subjects and updating the exam structure significantly.
Here’s everything you need to know before you start preparing:
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Key Changes in CUET UG 2025
- Subjects Reduced: From 63 to 37 subjects.
- Subjects Removed: Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, and Engineering Graphics are no longer offered separately. Their admissions will be through the General Aptitude Test.
- Computer-Based Only: CUET UG 2025 will be conducted exclusively online (CBT) for all papers.
- No Restriction on Subject Choice: Students can now pick any subject, even if it wasn’t studied in Class 12.
- Maximum Subjects: You can select up to 5 subjects instead of 6.
- Uniform Exam Time: Every paper will have a fixed duration of 60 minutes.
- Mandatory Questions: All questions are compulsory; no optional questions.
- Marking Scheme: +5 for each correct answer, -1 for every wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted questions.
CUET UG 2025 Paper Pattern (Section-wise)
| Section | Subjects | Questions | Time | Type | Syllabus Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section I: Language Test | 13 languages | 50 MCQs | 60 mins | MCQ | Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar |
| Section II: Domain Subjects | 23 subjects | 50 MCQs | 60 mins | MCQ | Based on NCERT Class 12 |
| Section III: General Test | 1 (General Aptitude) | 50 MCQs | 60 mins | MCQ | GK, logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude |
List of Domain Subjects for CUET UG 2025
- Accountancy/Book Keeping
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Computer Science/Informatics Practices
- Economics/Business Economics
- Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts
- Geography/Geology
- Home Science
- History
- Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Physical Education/NCC/Yoga
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Mass Media/Mass Communication
- Performing Arts
- Sanskrit
CUET UG 2024 vs CUET UG 2025: Major Differences
| Feature | CUET UG 2024 | CUET UG 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Subjects | 63 | 37 |
| Max Subjects | 6 | 5 |
| Exam Mode | Online + Offline | Online (CBT) only |
| Subject Selection | Class 12 only | Any subject |
| Exam Duration | 45-60 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Optional Questions | Yes | No |
| Discontinued Subjects | None | 6 subjects removed |
| Marking | +5/-1/0 | +5/-1/0 |
Final Thoughts
The CUET UG 2025 brings in more flexibility, standardization, and a purely online mode to ensure a smooth and transparent selection process for undergraduate admissions across central and many private universities.
If you’re aiming for top colleges through CUET 2025, start preparing according to the new structure now!
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