The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct CUET 2025 in CBT mode. Candidates preparing for CUET UG must check the frequently asked questions. CUET FAQs 2025 covers queries about application forms, admit cards, intimation slips, exam pattern, answer keys and more.
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CUET FAQs 2025: Candidates preparing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Undergraduate course admissions might seek details about CUET UG 2025 exam. Candidates might have queries pertaining to subject choice, application form, exam pattern, syllabus or results. In the CUET 2025 FAQs Shiksha help address the queries of the candidates relating to the CUET 2025 exam.
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Q: What is the CUET marking scheme?
NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2025:
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
- Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
- Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
- If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
- If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
Q: Is there a negative marking in CUET?
Yes. There is a negative marking in the CUET exam. For each wrong answer, one mark is deducted. Negative marking will not be applicable in case of unattempted questions. The marking scheme as per NTA is given below.
i. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
ii. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
iii. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
iv. If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
v. If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
vi. If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
Q: Can CUET normalisation reduce marks?
CUET normalisation procss refers to a process of adjusting scores to account for variations in difficulty between different sessions of CUET exam. The aim is to ensure fairness and equity among students who may have taken different sessions of the same exam.
The normalization process shouldn't inherently reduce marks for students. Instead, it aims to adjust scores in a way that maintains the integrity and validity of the assessment. CUET Normalization might involve scaling scores, adjusting grade boundaries, or applying statistical techniques to ensure that the difficulty level of the assessment doesn't disadvantage any particular group of students.
CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2025: Overview
Q. What is CUET UG?
Ans. Common University Entrance Test or CUET UG is conducted for admission to central universities or other universities (State, Private, Deemed or autonomous institutions). CUET UG provides a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates all over India seeking admission to top CUET-accepting colleges. It is a single entrance test conducted for admission to UG courses.
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Q. When will be CUET UG 2025 conducted?
Ans. CUET 2025 exam will be scheduled tentatively in May/June for admission to UG courses. The exam will be a computer based test (CBT). Last year, CUET exam was held in hybrid mode i.e., subjects with highest registrations were conducted in pen and paper mode while others were held in CBT mode.
Q. How many times is CUET conducted in a year?
Ans. CUET is conducted once a year.
Q. How is CUET UG helpful?
Ans. In the past, students were under the pressure of achieving over 95% marks in their Class 12 Board Examination to secure admission into their desired university. However, with the implementation of CUET UG 2025, the burden on students to attain high marks in the singular Board Examination has diminished.
Q: What is the latest pattern for CUET UG exam?
As per the latest CUET UG exma pattern, the CUET UG will now consists of 29 domain subjects, 33 langauges and General Test. The exam pattern for CUET UG is as follows:
Section | Number of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Section IA- Language | 50 | 60 Minutes
|
Section IB- Language | ||
Section II- Domain Specific | 50 | |
Section III- General Test | 50 |
Q: Which subjects have been removed in CUET UG?
UGC has announced the deletion of 26 subjects from CUET UG 2025 onwards. CUET UG 20 foreign langauges and six domain subjects have been removed. Check the list below to know the name of the subjects:
- Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese)
- Domain Subjetcs (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics)
Marks awarded by various Boards exhibited significant discrepancies due to variations in question types and scoring methods. CUET 2025 aims to standardize these aspects through CUET normalization process.
As per CUET exam pattern, the question paper will be objective, and include Multiple Choice Questions. CUET 2025 onwards exam will be conducted in a hybrid mode.
Aligned with the Class 12 syllabus, CUET 2025 eliminates the need for separate preparation for candidates currently studying in Class 12.
CUET 2025 offers students a broad spectrum of choices, including 27 subjects, 33 languages, and a General Test. This flexibility enables students to select the Subject/Language/General Test that aligns with the admission requirements of their desired university.
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Q. What is the role of NTA in CUET?
Ans. NTA is the conducting body for CUET UG. The role of NTA is related to CUET registrations, issuing of CUET admit cards or intimation slips, hosting answer keys, conducting exams and declaring CUET results. NTA has no role in admission to CUET accepting universities.
Q. Which universities are participating in CUET?
Ans. More than 250 universities are participating in CUET 2025 exam. Click on the link provided- cuetug.ntaonline.in to know the list of all CUET accepting universities.
Q. Is it compulsory to appear for CUET for admission to central universities?
Ans. Yes, candidates must appear for CUET 2025 for admission to UG courses offered by central universities for the academic year 2025-26.
Q. When will be CUET 2025 exam conducted?
Ans. CUET 2025 will be held in May/June 2025. The exam will be held in Computer Based mode.
Q. What will the mode of examination for CUET UG?
Ans. CUET UG 2025 will be held in CBT mode. Last year, CUET exam was held in hybrid mode: pen and paper and CBT mode. Due to the paper leak crisis in offline mode examination, NTA will now conduct exam in CBT mode for fair conduct of the exam. Last year, subjects where there were a higher percentage of registrations, the test was conducted using OMR (in multiple choice question format).
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Q. How many attempts can I give in CUET?
Ans. CUET is conducted for admission to undergraduate courses offered by participating universities. The exam is conducted once a year. Hence, candidates will have one attempt to appear for CUET UG in a year.
CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2025: CUET Application Form
Q. What is CUET application form fee?
Ans. NTA has revised the CUET application fee 2025. However, basis the previous year's fee, refer to the table below to know CUET 2025 fee:
| Category |
Up to three subjects |
For each additional subject |
|---|---|---|
| General UR |
INR 1000 |
INR 400 each |
| OBC-NCL/EWS |
INR 900 |
INR 375 each |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender |
INR 800 |
INR 350 Each |
| Centres outside India |
INR 4500 |
INR 1800 each |
Q. How to apply for CUET 2025?
Ans. To apply for CUET UG 2025 exam, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below to fill the application form:
Step 1- Visit the official link of NTA CUET 2025: cuetug.ntaonline.in
Step 2- Click on the tab ‘New Registration’
Step 3- Enter the personal details to create login credentials.
Step 4- Verify the mobile number by entering the OTP sent on the registered number
Step 5- re-login with the CUET 2025 credentials created
Step 6- Screen will now display the CUET 2025 form
Step 7- Fill detailed CUET 2025 application form by entering:
- Personal details
- Educational qualifications
- Courses preferred
- University preference
- CUET subjects
Step 8- In the final step pay CUET form fees 2025.
Q. What are the documents or certificates required to fill CUET online form 2025?
Ans. To fill the CUET application form, candidates must keep the following scanned documents ready in the prescribed size and format:
| CUET Registration Documents |
||
|---|---|---|
| Scanned Documents |
Size |
Format |
| Candidate’s photograph |
Between 10 kb to 200 kb |
JPG/JPEG |
| Candidate’s signature |
Between 4 kb to 30 kb |
JPG/JPEG |
| Category certificate (if applicable) |
50 kb to 300 kb |
|
| PwBD certificate (if applicable) |
Between 50 kb to 300 kb |
|
Q. How can I pay CUET application fee?
Ans. To pay the CUET application fee, candidates can opt for any of the following methods:
SBI/ Canara Bank/ ICICI Bank/ Paytm payment gateways through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/ Wallet.
Q. Can I use my friend’s ID to register for CUET UG 2025?
Ans. No, candidates must use their own valid email ID or phone number to register for CUET 2025. All the details and important notification will be conveyed on candidate’s Email ID or through SMS.
Q. What is CUET UG application form last date 2025?
Ans. The last date for CUET UG 2025 application form will be notified. The CUET 2025 UG registrations will commence tentatively in last week of February.
CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2025: CUET Subject List
Q. How does CUET exam provide flexibility and options to choose from?
Ans. In the CUET 2025 exam, candidates will have the opportunity to choose a maximum of six subjects from all three sections.
Q. How do I choose the CUET tests?
Ans. To check CUET course subject combination candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1- Visit the link provided- cuetug.ntaonline.in
Step 2- Type the name of the course
Step 3- Screen will now display the name of the colleges, courses and CUET subject mapping criteria
Step 4- Check the details or take the print of the page for future reference.
Q. The Undergraduate course I want to do is not present in the domain subject list. What should I do?
Ans. In such a case candidate must check with the university if the course is offered and what tests should be mapped to appear for CUET UG.
CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2025: CUET Exam Pattern
Q. What is CUET exam pattern?
Ans. CUET 2025 exam will consist of multiple-choice questions. The question paper will be objective type.
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Q. What is the structure for CUET 2025?
Ans. As per the CUET 2025 exam structure, the exam will consist of three sections:
Section IA – 13 Languages
Section IB – 20 Languages
Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects
Section III – General Test
Refer to the table below to know the broad details about CUET exam pattern:
| CUET Exam Pattern |
||
|---|---|---|
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration of exam |
| Section IA (Language) |
40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language |
45 minutes for each Language |
| Section IB |
||
| Section II (Domain Subject) |
40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 |
45 minutes for each domain subject [Note: In subjects i.e., Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer Science / Informatics Practices, Chemistry, and Mathematics /Applied Mathematics the duration of the test will be 60 minutes] |
| Section III (General Test) |
50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 |
60 minutes |
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Q. I have applied for six subjects in CUET application form, but the CUET intimation slip does not show all subjects opted.
Ans. If a candidate is unable to view all the subjects in CUET intimation Slip, he/she should wait for a while for the intimation slip to be updated. Candidates will be able to download the CUET intimation slip at cuetug.ntaonline.in.
Q. Where can I contact you in case of any query related to CUET intimation slip or CUET admit card?
Ans. In case any student faces any difficulty with the CUET City Intimation Slip / CUET 2025 Admit Card, he/she may contact at 011 - 40759000 / 011 - 69227700 or e-mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in. Applicants are further advised to visit NTA website(s) www.nta.ac.in or https://cuetug.ntaonline.in/ for the latest updates regarding the examination.
Q. What is CUET answer key challenge process?
Ans. Once the CUET UG 2025 exam is conducted, NTA releases the CUET answer key along with the responses of the candidates. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to challenge answer in case of any discrepancy in answer provided by NTA. Candidates will be required to pay INR 200 per CUET 2025 answer key challenged.
The window to challenge the CUET 2025 answer key will be opened online for a duration of two to three days. Challenges will be verified and will be updated in CUET final answer key 2025 if relevant. Results will be processed based on the answer key received.
Q. Will there be any negative marking for any wrong answer?
Ans. Yes, candidates will be marked negatively for very wrong answer.
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