CUET 2025 Goes Fully Online: Key Details, Flexible Subject Choices
CUET 2025 Goes Fully Online: As many Class 12 students will be appearing for the CUET exam for the first time this year, it is important to be aware of all the important changes. One of the major changes made to CUET 2025 is the change of exam mode to Computer-based test. In the previous year, NTA conducted the CUET exam in hybrid mode, where test papers with the most number of registrations were held in offline (pen and paper) mode, and the others were conducted in online mode. In the UGC official notice released on December 11, 2024 the commission has announced that every test paper in CUET UG 2025 will be held in online mode. Aspirants are advised to read the entire article to learn more about the CUET UG exam mode and other relevant details about the entrance.
Things to Know About CUET CBT Exam
Feature
Details
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration
60 minutes for all papers
Total Subjects
37 subjects
Language Subjects
13 languages
Domain-Specific Subjects
23 subjects
Question Format
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions
All papers will have 50 questions; the General Aptitude Test has 60 questions
Marking Scheme
+5 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer
Negative Marking
Yes
Compulsory Questions
All questions must be attempted
Maximum Number of subjects
Up to 5 subjects can be chosen
What is CUET CBT Exam?
The CBT stands for Computer Based Test. Students are required to attend the CUET exam by visiting their allotted CUET centre where they are required to answer using the computer system provided to them by the NTA. As compared to the traditional offline exam mode, the CBT exam allows the students to enter their responses and keep a track of the exam time at the same time.
Benefits of CUET CBT Exam
Here are some of the benefits of CUET CBT mode over OMR sheet:
Faster Results Evaluation: Computer-based tests may allow the NTA to evaluate CUET exam scores faster which would eventually help in announcing the results faster.
Reduced Errors: This system offers less scope for human error in marking answers compared to manual CUET OMR sheet.
Decreases paper wastage: When it comes to OMR sheets, a huge amount of paper of used for exams, whereas, CBT mode does not require that many resources.
Flexible Exam Centers: Any exam centre which has access to computers can be made into an exam centre. Whereas offline mode exams process higher logistical challenges.
Enhanced Security: Online testing can offer better security measures to prevent unfair means.
Note: Students are advised to carefully read the CUET CBT exam instructions before the exam starts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Are optional questions removed from CUET?
A:
There are no optional questions in UGC CUET 2025. Students are required to answer all the questions.
Q: What is CUET General Aptitude Test?
A:
In response to UGC bringing down the total number of test papers to 37, the commission has introduced CUET GAT exam. For the CUET subjects that were removed such as Teaching Aptitude, Entrepreneurship and others, the GAT exam scores can be used.
Q: What is CUET exam duration?
A:
The CUET 2025 exam duration is 60 minutes for all the test papers.
Q: When will CUET UG 2025 registration start?
A:
The NTA will likely release the CUET application form 2025 around February 15 in online mode.
Q: What is CUET CBT exam?
A:
The CBT stands for Computer Based Test. As per the UGC notice, CUET UG 2025 will be conducted entirely in online mode.
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Hi! CUET UG 2025 will be conducted in May–June 2025 in computer-based mode across multiple shifts. Registration is open from March 1–22, 2025, with corrections allowed from March 24–26. It is for students completing Class 12 or equivalent, and eligibility may vary by university. The exam has Language, Domain-Specific Subjects, and General Test sections. Admit cards will be released in May, and results are expected in June 2025, followed by university counseling.
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You can get the CUET Accounts Paper from here : CUET 2025 Accountancy Question Papers with Answers
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Yes, you can give CUET exam 2026 if you want to take admission in second year of BA program. The Entrance Test (CUET) is for admission to undergraduate courses. However , the eligibility for the CUET UG exam will be based on your class 12th qualifications.
You will need to keep in mind like if you get admission to the new institution based on your CUET score then don't forget to cancel your enrollment number or admission at your current college.
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Delhi University (DU) offers various engineering courses under its Department of Technology.
Admission to these courses is primarily based on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main scores. However, some courses may also consider CUET (Common University Entrance Test) scores for admission.
The exact number of seats filled through CUET scores can vary each year and are not publicly disclosed.
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