CUET Reservation Criteria 2025: SC/ST/EWS/PwD Candidates

CUET Reservation Criteria 2025: SC/ST/EWS/PwD Candidates

Edited By Anurag Reddy | Updated on Mar 01, 2025 10:03 PM IST | #CUET UG
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CUET Reservation Criteria 2025 - The National Testing Agency has released the CUET 2025 reservation policy at cuet.nta.nic.in. Students can easily access the pdf file for CUET reservation criteria 2025 online, on the official website. Candidates should check the reservation criteria before applying for the CUET 2025 by visiting the official website.

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  1. CUET Reservation Criteria 2025: SC/ST/EWS/PwD Candidates
  2. CUET Reservation Criteria 2025 for Central Universities
  3. CUET 2025 Reservation Criteria for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
  4. CUET Reservation Criteria 2025 - Kashmiri Migrant Candidates
CUET Reservation Criteria 2025: SC/ST/EWS/PwD Candidates
CUET Reservation Criteria 2025: SC/ST/EWS/PwD Candidates

PwD, OBC-NCL, S.C., S.T., and EWS students are all subject to the CUET 2025 reservation criteria. Reservation criteria varies for every category. The admission for every individual will be entirely based on CUET 2025 reservation criterion, therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly check the same. To know everything about CUET reservation criteria 2025 with regards to SC, ST, EWS, OBC and PwD, the application fee and many more read the complete article.

CUET Reservation Criteria 2025: SC/ST/EWS/PwD Candidates

Candidates appearing for the exam should be aware about the reservation criteria. The CUET 2025 reservation policy will govern the admissions process. Applicants who meet the reservation requirements will be eligible for reduced application costs, admission fees, and cutoff scores according to their category. Students in the EWS category and appearing for CUET UG Exam will pay a lower application fee than those in the general category.

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CUET Reservation Criteria 2025 for Central Universities

For additional information on the CUET reservation requirements 2025, check the table below.

Categories

Reservation Percentage

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5%

Scheduled Castes (SC)

15%

Persons with Disabilities

5% in each category

Other Backward Classes (Non creamy layer)

27%

General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS)

10%


Note: According to the CUET quota, candidates who choose the PwD category must have a disability of at least 40% in order to be eligible.

CUET 2025 Reservation Criteria for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

If verified by the relevant authority, candidates with a defined disability of greater than 40% are eligible for the CUET 2025 reservation criterion. Candidates can be considered for a reservation in CUET 2025 if they meet one of the following requirements to be classified as PwD:

  • If the applicant has vision impairments or is blind.

  • If a candidate is hard of hearing or deaf.

  • If the candidates' range of motion is severely limited by issues with their muscles, joints, or bones.

  • Applicants with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, leprosy therapy, acid attack survivors, and dwarfs are all included.

  • PwD also includes candidates who have mental diseases, learning impairments, autism, or intellectual disabilities.

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CUET Reservation Criteria 2025 - Kashmiri Migrant Candidates

The advantages provided to Kashmiri migrants under CUET 2025 are listed below. The relaxation may vary from one institution to another.

  • The admission date being extended by over thirty days.

  • If candidates fulfill the minimum qualifications, the cutoff percentage may be loosened by up to 10%.

  • Up to 5% increase in course-wise intake capacity.

  • In technical or professional institutions, a merit quota is used to reserve at least one seat.

  • Exemption from the requirement of domicile.

  • Migration facilitation in years two and later.

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CUET Application Fee 2025 - UG/PG Programmes

Category

Application Fee (for upto 3 subjects)

For every additional subjects

For centres outside India

Rs. 4500

Rs. 1800

General

Rs. 1000

Rs. 400

OBC/ EWS

Rs. 800

Rs. 350

SC/ ST / PwD

Rs. 900

Rs. 375

CUET Eligibility Criteria 2025 - UG Programmes

  • Candidates must have completed their Class 10+2 from a recognised board.

  • Physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, or other subjects specific to the course are necessary.

  • The Indian government offers a 5% relaxation.

CUET 2025 Eligibility Criteria - PG Programmes

  • 55% of total points in relevant graduate fields from an accredited university, for general students.

  • 45% of total points in related subjects from an accredited university is required for SC/ST/OBC/PwD students.

  • The Government of India grants a 5% relaxation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Does CUET have reservations?

The CUET reservation criteria 2025 benefits are available to all candidates under the Gen-EWS, SC, S.T., OBC-NCL, or PwD categories.

2. What percentage of reservations were made for applicants under the S.C. category in the CUET exam 2025?

There is a 15% seat reservation for candidates from the S.C. category in CUET 2025 entrance exam.

3. Is there any reservation in CUET 2025?

Yes, CUET exam 2025 has reservation accordingly based on the caste and ability of the candidates. For SC - 15%, General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN - EWS) Category - 10%, ST - 7.5%, Other Backward Castes - 27% and PwD - 5%.

4. What are the CUET fees for OBC students for admissions?

Students belonging to the OBC category are required to pay Rs. 900/- to submit the CUET application form 2025.

5. What is the percentage required for the SC category in CUET?

SC candidates should score a minimum of 60% to be eligible for the CUET 2025 test.

6. Can I get admission in DU with CW quota?

To take admission in CW quota in Delhi University, candidates are required to make a choice for 1 course and 1 college. The DU CW quota admission is conducted through merit.

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