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    CUET Exam Mode 2025 by NTA - Advantages & Disadvantages in CBT Mode

    CUET Exam Mode 2025 by NTA - Advantages & Disadvantages in CBT Mode

    Anurag ReddyUpdated on 01 Mar 2025, 10:20 PM IST

    The Common University Entrance Test will be held between May 8 to June 1 by the National Testing Agency to offer admissions for various undergraduate programmes across India. The CUET is conducted in computer based mode.

    CUET Exam Mode 2025 by NTA - Advantages & Disadvantages in CBT Mode
    CUET Exam Mode 2025 by NTA - Advantages & Disadvantages in CBT Mode

    In 2024, the NTA decided to conduct the CUET exam in hybrid mode. While conducting the CUET UG exam, students and authorities faced several challenges like paper leak, lack of time management, logistical reasons, etc. To avoid these hiccups and mishaps, the University Grants Commission has recently announced several changes regarding the CUET UG 2025 exam on their official website.

    Live | May 13, 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

    The CUET UG 2025 will be held in computer based mode to ensure that the students appear the exam in a fair and secured way. The exam will be held in 380 CUET exam centres to offer admissions for various programmes. Candidates can know more about the CUET UG 2025 exam mode in this article.

    What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of CUET Exam 2025 in CBT Mode?

    Conducting the CUET UG exam 2025 in computer based mode definitely has challenges and benefits for students. Check below to know about the advantages and disadvantages of CUET exam 2025 in CBT mode.

    Advantages of CUET UG 2025 in CBT Mode

    Awareness of the Format - The computer based format will be easy to understand for students who are appearing for the exam as many of the students are familiar with the digital platform and interfaces.

    Possibility of less Logistical Problems - Students need no worries about keeping the OMR sheet safe until the end of the exam. The CBT exam helps students to appear for the exam in online mode, which reduces the use of papers.

    Less Scope for Cheating - Candidates cannot cheat during the CBT exam compared to the pen and paper based exam. It helps students to score marks in a fare way based on the talent and skills of the candidates.

    Accessibility - Applicants who are physically challenged can also appear for the CBT exam conveniently compared to the pen and paper mode.

    Evaluating the Results in Short Duration - The officials can easily evaluate the responses recorded by the applicants in the CUET UG 2025 exam. The CBT exam mode helps students to wait for a shorter duration for the announcement of results.

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    Disadvantages of CUET 2025 Exam in CBT Mode

    Technical Issues - Students may face technical difficulties while appearing for the CUET UG 2025 in CBT mode. It might lead to the absence of the candidate in the exam due to technical issues in some extreme scenarios.

    Stress on Eyes - Candidates appearing for the CUET exam in CBT mode may face stress on their eyes, which may further affect their eye vision and sight for few students.

    Lack of Awareness - For some students from remote areas or students with lack of computer skills may loose their time in getting familiar with the process of the exam. This may cause students to loose marks and time in the CUET UG exam 2025.

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