CUET PG 2025 Changes: Exam Duration Revised; Paper to Held in CBT-Only Mode

CUET PG 2025 Changes: Exam Duration Revised; Paper to Held in CBT-Only Mode

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Mayank Uniyal
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New Delhi, Updated on Dec 11, 2024 12:19 IST

The CUET PG 2025 exam duration has been shortened from 105 minutes to 90 minutes and the students will have to attempt all 75 questions in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. 

CUET PG 2025 Changes

The Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) is set to have several changes including changes in the exam duration and CBT-only mode of examination. The changes in CUET PG 2025 exam aim to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of the examination. Students willing to get admission in postgraduate courses in central, state and private universities in the academic session 2025-26 are suggested to keep a note of the CUET PG 2025 changes to ensure they do not miss any crucial information. 

CUET PG 2025: Exam Duration Revised 

The CUET PG 2025 exam duration has been revised to 90 minutes. Earlier, the examination was conducted for a duration of 105 minutes. Reportedly, the change in the CUET PG exam duration 2025 has been made to make the examination more concise and student-friendly. The changes have been made following the feedback from students, stakeholders and expert committees formed for the betterment of the examination process. 

"Based on the feedback from the past years, it is also essential to continuously improve the examination process to provide a better, more efficient and conducive environment for students taking CUET. In this spirit, the UGC has constituted an expert committee to review the conduct of CUET-UG and CUET-PG for 2025." Says the UGC chairman highlighting the need for changes in the examination process. 

CUET PG 2025 to be Held in CBT-Only Mode

These updates not only reduce logistical challenges but also provide students with more opportunities to explore interdisciplinary studies. All the tests will be held in CBT mode. The CUET PG 2025 examination will be held for 157 subjects (including Sanskrit language). There will be no options to skip a question and students will have to appear all 75 questions asked in the examination. The total marks in the CUET PG 2025 exam will be 300 marks. 

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Q:   What is the frequency of CUET PG exam?

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The CUET PG exam is conducted once a year. The exam is typically held in the month of March or April. The exact dates of the exam are announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) a few months before the exam.

The NTA releases a detailed notification for the CUET PG exam, which includes all the important information about the exam, such as the eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and exam dates.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website of the NTA to stay updated on the latest information about the CUET PG exam.

Q:   What are the advantages of conducting the CUET PG exam in CBT mode?

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Here are some of the key advantages of conducting the CUET PG exam in CBT mode:

  • Efficiency: CBT is a more efficient way of conducting exams than traditional paper-and-pencil exams. It takes less time to administer and evaluate CBT exams.
  • Transparency: CBT exams are more transparent than traditional paper-and-pencil exams. There is less chance of human error in the administration and evaluation of CBT exams.
  • Convenience: CBT exams are more convenient for candidates. Candidates can take the exam from any test center located anywhere in the country.
  • Accessibility: CBT exams are more accessible to candidates with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities can use special assistive devices to take the exam.

Overall, the CBT mode is the most efficient, transparent, convenient, and accessible way of conducting the CUET PG exam.

Q:   What are the benefits of giving CUET PG 2025 exam?

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The Common University Entrance Test CUET PG is a single entrance exam for admission to postgraduate programs in various universities across India. Here are some of the key benefits of taking the CUET PG exam: 

  • Uniform Evaluation: CUET PG ensures a consistent assessment process across all participating universities, promoting fairness and transparency. 
  • Reduced Burden: Students need to prepare for only one exam instead of multiple university-specific entrance tests, saving time and effort. 
  • Multiple Universities: CUET PG opens doors to a variety of postgraduate programs in central, state, deemed, and private universities.   
     
  • Diverse Courses: Students can explore a wider range of courses aligned with their interests and career goals. 
     
     
  • Fair Selection: CUET PG prioritizes merit and academic performance, ensuring that deserving candidates get admission to their preferred programs. 
  • Equal Opportunities: The exam provides a level playing field for students from different backgrounds.   

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