Changes in CUET UG 2025: CBT, Duration, etc.

Changes in CUET UG 2025
Changes in CUET UG 2025

The Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate courses will have major changes in 2025. These changes include online exam mode, standard exam duration, reduced number of subjects, etc. However, there are many other changes in CUET UG 2025, which are mentioned in this article. 

Before the online registration process for CUET UG 2025 begins, UGC (University Grants Commission) has announced important changes in the exam. These changes will be applicable from the 2025 session, so all the candidates appearing for CUET UG 2025 must be aware of these changes. 

Major Changes in CUET 2025

Online exam, reduced number of subjects, exam duration, maximum subject selection, and removal of optional questions are the major changes in CUET UG 2025. Let us understand these changes in detail.

1. Online Exam: From 2025, the CUET UG exam will be conducted completely in online mode. Earlier, this exam was conducted in hybrid mode (online and offline). UGC has taken this step to maintain transparency in the exam.

2. Reduced Subjects: Till CUET UG 2024, students were allowed to take the entrance exam in 63 subjects for admission to central universities. However, in CUET UG 2025, the subject options have been reduced to 37.

3. Exam Duration: Earlier, in the CUET UG exam, there used to be different time duration for different subjects, but in CUET UG 2025, there will be a standard 60-minute time duration for all CUET UG candidates across the country.

4. No Optional Questions:  UGC will not implement any optional questions in CUET UG 2025. Before CUET 2025, there used to be optional questions, but now, in CUET UG 2025, candidates will have to attempt each question in the paper.

5. Maximum Subject Choice: From CUET UG 2025, students can choose a maximum of five subjects. The rule of choosing six subjects is now removed. 

Benefits of Changes in CUET UG 2025

  1. Online exams will prevent incidents like question paper leaks.
  2. Management at exam centres will be easier, and a technically smooth process will be ensured.
  1. Students will get a chance to prepare better with fewer topics.
  2. Limited subject options will provide equal opportunities to students.
  1. A standard time limit for all students will make the examination process fair.
  2. Students will be able to manage their time more effectively.
  1. The performance of all students will be evaluated on an equal basis.
  2. Students must prepare thoroughly for the syllabus, which will promote in-depth study.
  1. The five-subject rule will help students to focus on their core interests and career-oriented subjects.
  2. Due to the reduction in the number of subjects, students will have the opportunity to improve their time management.

What about the removed 26 subjects? 

Students are worried about the 26 removed subjects. If anyone there wants to be admitted to universities under those removed 26 subjects, they must take the CAT (Common Admission Test) as these subjects are added to the CA. 

Well, coachings for CUET preparation are taking these changes in CUET 2025 very positively as these changes will make the exam procedure very smooth and more transparent.

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