CUET UG 2025 registration will be commence in last week of February at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Candidates desirous of taking admission to UG courses offered by CUET accepting colleges must check the list of domain subjects in CUET. Know the CUET exam pattern and course mapping of CUET domain subjects here.
National Testing Agency (NTA) will commence CUET UG registration 2025 in last week of Februray at cuetug.ntaonline.in. NTA has reduced the number of CUET subjects from 63 to 37 (13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general test). While filling the CUET application form 2025 candidates will be able to choose CUET domain subjects. Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is conducted for entry to UG admission process of top universities in India. There are 23 CUET domain subjects in section 2 of CUET exam. Candidates can opt for a maximum of five subjects from all three sections. Candidates can enter the subject preference while filling the CUET online form 2025. NTA will notify the CUET 2025 registration date soon after the release of notification. The CUET 2025 exam will be held tentatively in May/June in CBT mode. The exam timing and the number of shifts will be declared on CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card.
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Q: How do I select the domain subjects for CUET UG?
Before selecting the test or domain subjects, candidates are advised to visit the official website of university/organaisation they wish to apply for. Candidates must check the courses offered and eligibility test that they should appear in for admission to desired course. The choice of language/domain subject and General test will depend upon the course and university. Candidates will be able to opt for one or more tests as per the requirement of the course and university fro the following sections:
- Section IA - 13 Languages
- Section IB - 20 Languages
- Section II - 27 Domain Specific Subjects
- Section III - General Test
It is not mandatory to choose any one or more of the tests stated above. The choice of tests would depend on the course/s opted by the candidate and the University / Organization / Institution where admission is sought.
Q: Can I opt for several subjects in section II of CUET to apply for various courses?
Yes, an CUET applicant can opt for one or more combinations of the following:
- Section I: Language Test
- Section II: Domain subject test
- Section III: General Aptitude Test
Candidates will be able to opt up to a maximum of five subjects in order to apply to different applicable courses that require these subjects for being eligible for admissions. Candidates can choose subjects irrresptive of subjects studied in 12th grade under their eligibility conditions for a particular programme.
Q: Does CUET require OBC certificate?
Yes, OBC candidates applying for CUET must upload the OBC-NCL certificate in online CUET application form. The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India. If candidate fail to upload the OBC-NCL certificate (issued on or after 01 April, 2024) at the time of CUET 2025 registration, then in such case they will have to upload a declaration in lieu of OBC-NCl certificate to that effect.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by Government of India. However, in the case of central universities admission, the reservation criteria of the respective university shall be applicable.
NTA prescribes the CUET exam pattern. As per the exam pattern, the CUET examination is divided into three parts- language, domain subjects and General Test. There will be no optional questions for students. Refer to the table below to know the detailed CUET exam pattern:
Section |
Number of Questions (All Compulsory) |
Duration |
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Section IA- Language (includes 13 languages) |
50 questions |
60 minutes |
Section IB- Language (includes 20 languages) |
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Section II- Domain Specific |
50 questions |
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Section III- General Test |
50 questions |
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CUET Domain Subjects
NTA offers 23 domain-specific subjects under section 2. Candidate may choose any subject as desired by the university(ies). This section will include non-optional questions i.e., candidates will have to attempt all questions. Refer below to know the CUET domain subjects:
CUET 29 Domain Subjects |
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CUET Domain Subjects |
Syllabus Link |
1. Accountancy/ Book Keeping |
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2. Agriculture |
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3. Anthropology |
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4. Biology |
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5. Business Studies |
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6. Chemistry |
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7. Computer Science/ Informatics Practices |
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8. Economics/ Business Economics |
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9. Engineering Graphics (Removed) |
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10. Entrepreneurship (Removed) |
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11. Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts |
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12. Geography/Geology |
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13. Home Science |
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14. History |
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15. Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India |
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16. Legal Studies (Removed) |
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17. Environmental Science |
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18. Mathematics |
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19. Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga |
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20. Physics |
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21. Political Science |
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22. Psychology |
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23. Sociology |
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24. Teaching Aptitude (Removed) |
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25. Mass Media/ Mass Communication |
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26. Performing Arts |
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27. Sanskrit |
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28. Fashion Studies (Removed) |
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29. Tourism (Removed) |
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Q: How do I apply for a college which requires CUET percentage even though am yet to give CUET?
Candidates can apply for CUET score accepting colleges through CUET UG 2025 application form. While filling the application form, candidates will be required to enter the name of the preffered universities and courses in order of preference. On declaration of the CUET results, the scores will be shared with the unoversities for which candidate has applied. Basis on the score obtained candidate will be shortlisted for the applied course.
Q: When can I apply for the CUET exam?
National Testing Agency (NTA) will commence the CUET UG 2025 registrations at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Candidates desirous of taking admission to University/college through CUET must fill the application form before the deadline. On the release of the CUET notification important dates for CUET 2025 will be announced. CUET 2025 application process will be in online mode. Candidates will be required to fill the application form, upload documents and pay the application fee in online mode only. CUET is a gateway to more tahn 250 universities across India for its UG courses.
Q: How many subjects can I choose for the CUET exam?
From CUET UG 2025 onwards, candidates can now choose for five CUET subjects. Earlier, the subject choices were six. With the rediuction in number of CUET subjects, the choices have been reduced. Candidates can opt for five subjects from 23 domain subjects of any stream irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th.
Q: What is the criteria for admission via CUET exam?
For admission in Universities through CUET (UG) - 2025, the existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc.. of the respective University / Institution shall be applicable. For appearing in CUET exam there is no age limit, however, candidates will be required to follow the age criteria (if any) prescribed the university in which candidate is desirous of taking admission. As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs.
Mere appearance in the CUET exam will not guarantee admission to the programme untill the candidates has:
- Studied subject (s) in major
- Fulfilled the subject combination criteria
Q: What is programme specific eligibility criteria in CUET?
For admission to the desirous University/Institution, the candidates must appear in CUET 2025 in the Languages and Domain Specific subjects as per the Program-Specific Eligibility for which s (he) is desirous to take admission. For instance if candidate wishes to apply for B.Com (Hons.) programe in Delhi University he/she will be required to make the subject combination as :
Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
OR
Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
Candidates are advised to check CUET programme specific eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing which they will not qualify for further admission process.
Candidates seeking admission to the Undergraduate program of CUET accepting colleges must map the CUET domain subjects as per the university requirement. Students will be able to select a maximum of five subjects from all three sections. To map the CUET subjects, candidates must go through the website of the University (seeking admission for) to know the course eligibility and required CUET subject mapping.
To know the CUET subject mapping criteria for each university, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1- Visit the official website- cuetug.ntaonline.in
Step 2- Screen will now display the list of CUET UG participating universities
Step 3- Click on the name of the university
Step 4- Screen will now display the subject mapping criteria for each course.
Table below highlights the UG courses offered by various universities and the subject mapping required to apply for the programme. The table below gives an idea about subjects that candidates candidates can map to the desired course.
Programme/ Course offered | Domain/ General/ Optional Languages mapped to the Programmes |
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics,Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Polymer Science | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics | Physics, Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Instrumentation | Physics, Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Geography, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science | Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Physics/ Chemistry, Any one from Section II,Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Analytical Methods in Chemistry and Biochemistry | Physcics,Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Computer Science/ Informatics Practices | Physics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Any one Language |
B.Tech. (Information Technology and Mathematical Innovation) | Any one from Section I +Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III |
B.A.(Hons.) Punjabi | Punjabi + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons) Persian | Persian + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) French | French + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) German | German + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A.(Hons.) Philosophy | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) Journalism | English + Any three from Section II / Section III |
B.A. Hons. (Humanities and Social Sciences) (offered by Cluster Innovation Centre) | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A.(Hons.) Political Science | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A.(Hons.) Social Work | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A.(Hons.) Sociology | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) Multi-Media and Mass Communication | Any one from Section I + Any one from Section II+ Section III |
B.A. (Program) | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III |
B.Voc. (Health Care Management) | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III |
B.Voc. (Web Designing) | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II ORAny one from Section I+ Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III |
B. Com. (Hons.) | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two from Section II |
B. Com. | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Industrial Chemistry | Physcics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry, Any one Language |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Electronics | Physcics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Life Science | Physics+Chemsitry+ Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Life Science | Physics+Chemsitry+ Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language |
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | Any one from Section I + Sanskrit from Section I/ Section II + Any two from Section II OR Sanskrit from Section I+ Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) English | English+ Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) Italian | Italian + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A.(Hons.) Applied Psychology | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons) Hindi Patrakarita | Hindi + Any three from Section II / Section III |
B.A.(Hons.) History | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
Five Year Integrated Program in Journalism | English/ Hindi + Section III |
B.Voc. (Banking Operations) | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III |
B.Voc. (Software Development) | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+ Section III |
B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Chemistry | Physics+Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+Chemistry, Any one Language |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Mathematical Science | Any one from Section I +Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II |
B.Sc. in Physical Education, Health Education & Sports | "Any one from Section I +Physical Education / National Cadet Corps (NCC) / Yoga + Any two from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II" |
B.A. (Hons) Hindi | Hindi + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) Bengali | Bengali + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) Urdu | Urdu + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) Arabic | Arabic + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons.) Spanish | Spanish + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A.(Hons.) Psychology | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A.(Hons.) Geography | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A.(Hons.) Economics | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II |
B.A. (Vocational Studies) | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III |
B.Voc. (Retail Management and IT) | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III |
B.A. (Hons) in Karnatak Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Veena/ Violin) | Any one from Section I +Performing Arts + Any two from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Sitar/ Sarod/ Guitar/ Violin/ Santoor | Any one from Section I +Performing Arts + Any two from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS] | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III |
Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA(FIA)] | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III |
Bachelor of Business Economics [BBE] | Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III |
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) | Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music – Percussion (Tabla/ Pakhawaj) | Any one from Section I +Performing Arts + Any two from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Any one from Section I + Any Section III |
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CUET UG 2025 Preparation
CUET is the biggest UG entrance exam carnival conducted for admission to top central, state, deemed or private universities. Candidates must prepare well for the CUET exam to meet the cut-off criteria for the desired course and university. Some of the important tips to prepare for CUET UG exam are:
- Candidates must familiarise themselves with the structure of the CUET exam, including the number and types of questions, subjects covered, and marking scheme. Knowing the CUET 2025 syllabus thoroughly is crucial.
- Time must be divided effectively among different subjects. Allocate more time to subjects that the candidate finds challenging.
- Choosing the right books and study materials for CUET preparation is important. NCERT books are generally a good starting point, especially for core subjects.
- Candidates must regularly revise topics they have studied through CUET previous year question papers. This helps in retaining information and understanding concepts better.
- Attempting CUET mock tests and solving CUET question papers 2025 will help understand the exam pattern, improve time management, and identify weak areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on CUET Domain Subjects
Q. How many domain subjects are compulsory in CUET for DU?
Ans. Candidates can apply for maximum five subjects from all three section of CUET. To apply for the DU courses, candidates must check the course eligibility and map the CUET domain subjects accordingly. Some DU courses may require mapping of three subjects whereas some may require mapping of five subjects. The number of subject mapping differs from course to course.
Q. Can I choose 3 subjects in CUET?
Ans. Yes, candidates can choose three subjects in CUET to appear for the exam. However, student must ensure they have checked the course eligibility before mapping the subjects.
Q. What languages I can opt for in CUET UG?
Ans. CUET section 1 will include 13 languages- Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Q. When should I opt for General Test section?
Ans. Candidates can choose general test for the vocational courses or courses which have open eligibility.
Q. What is the difficulty level of CUET exam?
Ans. CUET difficulty level depends upon the amount of preparation done by candidate. For average students, the difficulty level of CUET is moderate whereas, it will be challenging for candidates who will not prepare well for exam.
Q. What is a good score in CUET?
Ans. Score of 800 or above is considered a good score in CUET. Scoring above 800 can make candidates fall in 95-99 percentile category. The cut off for top UG colleges remains between 95 to 99 percentile.
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