The University Grants Commission (UGC), in collaboration with the National Testing Agency (NTA), has proposed significant changes to the CUET UG Exam Pattern for 2025. These revisions aim to address challenges faced in the previous year and enhance the exam's efficiency and credibility.
On December 9, 2024, UGC Chairperson Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar interacted with students who appeared for CUET UG 2024, discussing the potential updates. A draft proposal will soon be released for public feedback, inviting suggestions from students, parents, and educators.
Key Expected Changes in CUET UG 2025
| Aspect | CUET UG 2024 | CUET UG 2025 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Hybrid Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 45 minutes for most sections | 60 minutes for all sections |
| Number of Slots | Two | Three to four |
| Negative Marking | No | Yes |
| Medium of Exam | 13 Languages | 13 Languages |
| Number of Domain Subjects | 31 | 29 (Reduction in foreign languages) |
| Question Type | MCQs | MCQs |
| Marking Scheme | No Negative Marking | +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
Section-Wise Overview
| Section | Details | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1A | Language (Regional/Global) | 50 |
| Section 1B | Additional Language Options | 50 |
| Section 2 | Domain-Specific Subjects | 40-50 |
| Section 3 | General Test (Optional) | 60 |
Exam Medium
The CUET UG 2025 exam will continue to be conducted in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
About CUET UG Exam
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate admissions across 283 universities and colleges in India. The NTA conducts the exam annually.
Key Details
| Exam Particulars | Details |
| Expected Exam Date | May/June 2025 |
| Number of Participating Universities | 283 |
| Subjects Covered | 29 domain subjects |
Concerns About the CUET UG 2025 Schedule
Despite expectations, the official CUET UG 2025 calendar has not been released. In 2024, the schedule was announced in November, but this year's delay has caused anxiety among students juggling board exams and CUET preparation.
The proposed updates and the upcoming feedback process underscore UGC's commitment to creating a more streamlined and student-friendly examination system.
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