CUET 2025 Exam Day Instructions and Guidelines; Know Dos and Don’ts

Common University Entrance Test 2025 ( CUET )

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The NTA will conduct CUET 2025 in computer-based test mode. The CUET exam day guidelines are very important, as missing any of them may hamper their chances of appearing in the entrance exam. Candidates are advised to read this article carefully to understand the CUET exam day guidelines to avoid any unnecessary issues.

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CUET Exam Day Guidelines 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the CUET exam day important instructions 2025 along with the CUET 2025 admit card. The CUET admit card 2025 along with the details of the examination centre, and timing, also contains the do’s and don'ts for the CUET 2025 and the list of prohibited items for the aspirants.  National Testing Agency will conduct CUET 2025 exam in Computer Based mode in multiple day window. CUET UG 2025 exam is expected to be scheduled in May/June. The exam will be held in OMR format for 15 subjects. The CUET exam day guidelines are very important, as missing any of them may hamper their chances of appearing in the entrance exam. Candidates are advised to read this article carefully to understand the CUET exam day guidelines to avoid any unnecessary issues. 

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NTA CUET Datesheet 2025

CUET Exam City Intimation Slip

CUET 2025 Exam Highlights

Features

Details

CUET exam date

May/June 2025

Mode of the examination

Computer Based Test

Exam duration

45 to 60 minutes (Varies from subject to subject)

Total marks

To be notified

Total number of questions

Dependent upon the number of subjects chosen by the candidate

Marking scheme

+5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

CUET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: Dress Code

On the day of the examination, candidates must follow the CUET exam dress code to appear for the test. Refer below to know the CUET 2025 exam day guidelines for dress prescribed by NTA:

Q:   What is CUET UG exam slot and timing?

A:

CUET 2025 will be held in two/three slots. The timing for the same will be released with release of CUET 2025 date sheet. Candidates will be able to know the exam centre and timing along with the release of CUET 2025 admit card. Tables below will be updated on release of the CUET 2025 date sheet:

CUET UG Exam in Pen Paper/CBT Mode

CUET Exam Date 2025

Shifts

Slot Time

CUET Subject/Code

To be updated

To be updated

To be updated

To be updated

Q:   When will be CUET UG exam conducted?

A:

CUET UG 2025 exam will be conducted tentatively in third week of May 2025. NTA will release the official notification for CUET UG exam date before the release of notification. Candidates will be able to know exam details through CUET UG information bulletin. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2025 exam in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registering for the exam. Registered candidates will know the exact CUET UG exam on release of the hall ticket. CUET UG 2025 exam will be a hybrid mode i.e., candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. The exam will be held in two to three slots each day depending upon the subject combinations chosen by the candidate.

Q:   Is CUET exam date announced?

A:

National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CUET 2025 exam date anytime soon at nta.ac.in. It is expected that CUET UG 2025 exam will be held in May/June. The exam will be conducted in multiple slots each day. The number of CUET exam slots will depend upon the number of candidates registered for the exam.

CUET 2025 registrations will commence at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET for admission to UG courses of Central, State, Private or Deemed universities must fill the online application form to appear for the CUET 2025 exam. Only registered candidates will be able to appear for the exam as per the schedule. 

  • Light clothes with long sleeves will not be permitted.
  • In case, candidates come in cultural/ customary dress at the Examination Centre, they should report at least an hour before the last reporting time so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination.
  • Slippers, and sandals with low heels are permitted. Shoes are not permitted.
  • In case of any deviation required due to unavoidable (medical, etc.) circumstances, specific approval of NTA must be taken before the release of CUET 2025 admit card.

CUET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: Important Guidelines

National Testing Agency (NTA) releases several guidelines for the students like what things they can bring and what's not allowed in the examination hall, what stationary and the documents the candidates are allowed to bring on the exam day, and several other important instructions. Candidates can check the same below:

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CUET Admit Card 2025

No candidate will be allowed without the CUET admit card 2025. Candidates are advised to check the details mentioned on the CUET 2025 admit card carefully, and in case of discrepancy, they should contact NTA. The CUET hall ticket 2025 will carry details like:

  • Candidate’s name

  • Centre address

  • Reporting time at the exam centre

  • Centre gate closing time

  • Exam date

  • Test and shift timing

CUET Exam 2025: Carry These Items on CUET 2025 Exam Day

Apart from the CUET 2025 Admit Card, candidates must also carry the following documents to the CUET test centres:

  • Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in
  • Original photo ID card, such as an Aadhar card, college identification, a driver's license, a passport, or a PAN card.
  • Watch
  • Transparent water bottle
  • Black ballpoint pen

CUET Exam 2025: What Not To Carry In CUET Exam Hall

Candidates will not be permitted to take items such as:

  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Correction fluid
  • Calculator
  • Logarithm table
  • Electronic gadgets
  • Mobile phones
  • No Candidate is allowed to enter the Centre wearing his/her own mask. A fresh Mask will be provided at the Centre. Personal masks will be disposed of in a closed pedal push bin provided at the Centre
  • Shoes/footwear with thick soles and garments with large buttons are NOT permitted
  • Blank paper sheets for rough work will be provided in the examination Hall/Room. Candidates must write their name and Roll Number at the top of each of the sheet(s) and must hand over the sheet/s to the invigilator without fail, before leaving the Examination Hall/Room. Failure to do so may result in a non-evaluation of your answers

CUET 2025: Important Instructions for CUET UG Exam

Candidates who are appearing for the CUET exam 2025 are advised to check the CUET exam day guidelines below:

Q:   When will CUET UG notification release?

A:

CUET UG 2025 notification will be released at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG. The dates for the CUET 2025 exam subejct wise will be declared online. CUET 2025 will be held tentatively in third week of May 2025. In CUET UG 2025 notification candidates will be able to check the important details pertaining to:

  • Exam important dates
  • CUET eligibility criteria
  • Steps to fill application form
  • Reservation criteria
  • Admit card
  • Exam centres
  • Syllabus
  • Exam pattern
  • Results
  • Normalisation Process

Q:   How can I check my CUET exam centre?

A:

Candidates will be able to check the CUET 2024 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2024 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2024 admit card:

  1. Name of the candidate
  2. Registration number
  3. Category
  4. Location
  5. Date of exam
  6. Time of exam
  7. Exam centre name & address
  8. Photograph
  9. Signature
  10. Instructions related to the exam 

Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2024 application form.

Q:   What special facilities are provided to PwD candidates to appear for CUET exam?

A:

As per the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment guidelines, PwD candidates will be provided with following facilities:

  1. Scribe facility: In case the candidate has physical limitation and required a scribe for writing the exam, he/she must be certified in the format provided by CMO/Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution.
  2. Compensatory time: PwD candidates will get extra time of one hour whether such candidates use scribe facilities or not.

Q:   What are the important rules that candidates need to take care of during the examination?

A:
During the exam, each candidate are required to attempt subject as per the choice selected in the application form. Candidates are suggested to ensure that name of the subject on the screen is the same as per their admit card. If candidates faces any issue or in case of any discrepancy candidates need to inform invigilators immediately. Notably, candidates must attempt subjects as per their choice in the application, and they are suggested to take proper care of this point. As once printed on the candidates issued admit card the subject will not be changed.

Q:   When should I reach the CUET exam centre?

A:

Candidates must ideally reach the alloted CUET exam centre well in time i.e., two hours prior to the commencement of the examination. Candidates must complete the drisking process and take their seats immediately after opening of the examination hall. If the candidates does not report at the alloted CUET exam centre on time due to traffic, delay in transport, they will miss out on important instructions to appear for the exam. Candidates must obey with the instructions given at the CUET exam centre to avoid any disqualification. 

  • Candidates should try to reach the examination centre 1-2 hours before the CUET Exam begins. It must be noted that candidates will not be allowed to enter the CUET 2025 exam centre 30 minutes prior to the exam commencement.
  • No candidate shall be permitted to leave the Examination Room/ Hall before the end of the examination
  • Candidates are advised to verify the location of the test venue, a day in advance so that they do not face any problems on the day of the test
  • If religion/customs require you to wear specific attire, please visit the Centre early for thorough checking and mandatory frisking
  • Frisking through a Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD) will be carried out without physical touch
  • Candidates must enter the required details, paste the Photograph and put a thumb impression at the appropriate place on the CUET Admit Card 2025. They should ensure that their Left-Hand Thumb Impression is clear and not smudged
  • Candidate must carry “Any one of the original and valid Photo Identification Proof issued by the Government” – PAN card/Driving Licence/Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ E-Aadhaar/ Ration Card/ Aadhaar Enrolment No. with Photo. All other ID/Photocopies of IDs even if attested/scanned photo of IDs in the mobile phone will NOT be considered as valid ID Proof.
  • A PwD candidate may be allowed Compensatory/ Extra time of 20 minutes per hour of the examination, whether such candidate(having a physical limitation to write) uses the facility of Scribe or not
  • PwBD candidates must bring a PwD certificate issued by the Competent Authority if claiming relaxation under the PwD category. The Scribe provided by the NTA must also carry his/ her own Self Declaration (Undertaking) regarding educational qualification, passport size photograph, valid government identity
  • A duly filled-in Admit Card must be handed over to the Invigilator while leaving the examination Hall/Room. Failure to do so may result in the non-evaluation of your answers
  • No Candidate should adopt any unfair means or indulge in any unfair examination practices. All the Examination Centres are under surveillance of CCTV and equipped with Jammers
  • The candidate should ensure that the Question Paper available on the computer screen is as per his/her opted subject/medium indicated in the Admit Card. In case, the subject/medium of the Question Paper is other than his/her opted subject/medium, the same may be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned
  • The candidates are advised to carefully read the Subject-Specific Instructions and other instructions mentioned in the Question paper and abide by the same
  • If at any stage, it is found that the candidate has submitted multiple applications, his/her candidature will be cancelled and legal action will be taken including debarring in all future examinations conducted by NTA

FAQs regarding CUET 2025 Exam

Q. What all documents candidates need to take with them on the CUET 2025 exam day?

A. Candidates have to carry their admit card and a valid photo identity proof. Without this, they will not be allowed to appear in the CUET UG Exam 2025.

Q. What if an aspirant does not follow the CUET exam day guidelines?

A. Anyone who will not follow the guidleines will be disqualified by the National Testing Agency.

Q. What kind of footwear should I wear on exam day?

A. As per the exam day guidelines, candidates are not allowed to wear shoes/footwear with thick soles.

Q. What if I forget to carry my CUET 2024 admit card to the exam centre?

A. No candidate will be allowed to appear for the exam without the CUET admit card 2025 and a valid ID proof

Q. Will I get an entry if the gate closes of the CUET Exam centre?

A. No candidate shall be permitted to enter after the gate closing time.

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