CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2025

CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2025

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Updated on Sep 16, 2024 11:58 IST

As per the CUET reservation policy released by NTA, 10% of seats are reserved for General Economically Weaker Sections while 27% of seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes. Read on to know the CUET Reservation Criteria 2025 in detail.

CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to commence the CUET 2025 registration in the last week of February 2025. NTA is expected to come up with the official brochure for CUET 2025 in February 2025. The official brochure of the CUET exam 2025 will also include the CUET 2025 Reservation Criteria/Policy. Based on the final CUET Reservation Criteria 2025, the students will be offered seats in the CUET Participating Institutes. CUET reservation policy will be crucial in providing equal opportunities to students from different backgrounds. The students waiting for the board to commence the CUET registrations 2025 must check the CUET Reservation Criteria 2024 before proceeding to apply.

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NTA conducts the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) as a centralized admission test for granting admission to various UG-level and PG-level programs in participating universities in India. CUET aims to streamline the admission process in India and reduce the burden on students. It also aims to conduct a fair admission process through the CUET exam. Students who belong to any of the reservation categories such as EWS, SC, S.T., OBC-NCL, and PwD must be well aware of the CUET reservation policy 2025. On this page, we are providing detailed information on the CUET Reservation Criteria 2025 and its significance in shaping higher education in India.

Q:   What is the age limit to apply for CUET PG examination?

A:

For appearing in the CUET PG examination there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the
bachelor degree/equivalent examination or appearing in 2025 irrespective of their age can appear in CUET (PG) 2025
examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria of the University in which they are 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

Q:   Does CUET require OBC certificate?

A:

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.

Q:   How do I apply for a college which requires CUET percentage even though am yet to give CUET?

A:

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.

The National Testing Agency will soon announce the CUET 2025 exam date and the CUET 2025 is expected to be conducted in May/June 2025. The details of CUET reservation criteria/policy will be notified along with the release of the CUET information bulletin 2025.

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CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2025 for Central Universities

As per the policy reservation prescribed by the board in 2024, the seats in Central Universities are reserved as under:

Categories

Seat Reservation (In Percentage)

General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS)

10%

Other Backward Classes (Non creamy layer)

27%

Scheduled Castes (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5%

Persons with Disabilities

5% in each category

CUET Reservation Criteria 2025 for Kashmiri Migrant Candidates

As per the released CUET reservation policy 2025, Kashmiri Migrant candidates are benefitted from the following:

  • If the applicants meet the basic requirement as prescribed by the board, up to 10% of the cutoff percentage may be relaxed.
  • Kashmiri Migrant Candidates may get an extension of the entrance date by nearly 30 days.
  • Increase in course-wise intake capacity of up to 5%.
  • A minimum of one seat is reserved for Kashmiri Migrant candidates under a merit quota in technical or professional Colleges/Universities.
  • Kashmiri Migrant candidates are also exempted from the domicile requirement.

CUET Reservation Criteria 2025 for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

NTA has also a reservation policy for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). If you are a student with a defined disability that is greater than 40%, as confirmed by the appropriate authority, you will fall within the PwD category. Such students can apply for admission under the PwD category and can also benefit in payment of the application fee. Candidates who have any of the following conditions will be regarded to fall under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category.

Q:   When can I apply for the CUET exam?

A:

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 do I select the domain subjects for CUET UG?

A:

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 from the following sections:

  • Section I - 13 Languages
  • Section II - 23 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:   How many subjects can I choose for the CUET exam?

A:

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:   How many subjects can candidates choose for the CUET PG exam?

A:

Candidates can choose up to three subjects for the CUET PG exam. However, they can also select one subject per exam session. So, if a candidate chooses three subjects, they will have to take the exam three times. It is important to note that the eligibility criteria for different courses may vary. For example, some courses may require candidates to have a specific undergraduate degree in a particular subject. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria for the courses they are interested in before applying for the CUET PG exam.

Here are some tips for choosing subjects for the CUET PG exam:

  • Consider your interests and strengths.
  • Think about the courses you are interested in pursuing after the exam.
  • Check the eligibility criteria for the courses you are interested in.
  • Talk to your academic advisor or other trusted mentors for guidance.

Q:   What if I get compartment, then will I be able to appear for the CUET and get admission in college?

A:

Yes, it is possible to appear for compartment exams and still appear for CUET and secure college admission within the same academic year.

Educational boards conduct compartment exams for students who performed poorly in one or two subjects during their board exams. These compartment exams are typically held a few months after the regular board exams and offer students an opportunity to reattempt any subjects they failed, thereby improving their overall pass percentage.

In situations where a student does not meet the admission requirements for college due to failing one or more subjects in their board exams, they can opt to take compartment exams with the aim of enhancing their grades. Once the results of the compartment exams are published, students can utilize their improved scores to fulfill the CUET college admission criteria.

It's essential to keep in mind that the admission procedures for each college and university can differ, and some institutions may have specific additional requirements or application deadlines for students intending to take compartment exams. Therefore, it is advisable to inquire about the admission policies regarding compartment exams at the respective college or university.

 

  • If the candidate is deaf or has hearing problems.
  • Whether the candidate is completely blind or has impaired eyesight.
  • Candidates with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, mental illnesses, or Autism also fall within the PwD category.
  • If the candidates have problems with their bones, muscles, or joints significantly that restricts their ability to move their limbs. It includes applicants who have had leprosy treatment or have cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, are acid attack survivors, or are dwarfs.

CUET Reservation Policy 2025: Provisions for Persons with Disability (PwD)

There are guidelines for conducting written examinations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities above 40%. Written Examination for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities who are also holding a Disability Certificate will be completed with the service of a Scribe. It is to be noted that the Scribe service will be provided by the National Testing Agency if requested. PwBD candidates who desire to avail the services of a scribe need to opt for a scribe during the online registration of CUET 2025.

Rules for a Service of Scribe:

The facility of a Scribe is provided to the candidates who have physical limitations. The PwD candidates who are visually impaired OR have a disability in the upper limbs OR have lost fingers/hands thereby preventing them from properly operating the computer-based test platform may avail the services of a scribe (amanuensis). The scribe will help the Candidate in reading the questions and/or keying in the answers as per the directions of the Candidate. A scribe will neither explain the questions nor suggest any solutions.

CUET Reservation Criteria 2025: Application Fee for UG/PG Programmes

While filling out the CUET 2025 application form, the students need to pay the application fee as per the fee criteria mentioned below:

Category

Application Fee

General

Rs. 650

SC/ ST / PwD

Rs. 550

OBC/ EWS

Rs. 600

Also Read: CUET Eligibility Criteria 2025

FAQs on CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2025

Q. What is CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2025?

A. National Testing Agency has released the CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2025 under which the students belonging to reserved categories will benefit from seat reservation, application fees, and more. The CUET reservation criteria 2025 may vary depending on the university/college in which the candidates are applying for admission.

Q. Which category of students can benefit from the CUET reservation criteria 2025?

A. As per the CUET Reservation Policy 2025 released by the NTA, students belonging to Gen-EWS, SC, S.T., OBC-NCL, or PwD categories will be eligible to benefit from CUET reservation criteria 2025.

Q. What is the percentage of seats reserved in the CUET 2025?

A. The percentage of reservations in the CUET exam may vary in some universities. However, in most of the Universities, CUET reservation policy 2025 released by the board for different categories will be followed. As per the official CUET reservation criteria, seats are reserved for EWS candidates is 10%, SC/ST candidates 15%, and 27% for OBC candidates.

Q. Can a Person with Disabilities avail the service of a Scribe during CUET UG written test?

A. Yes, any candidate with Benchmark Disabilities above 40% can apply for a service of Scribe during the CUET UG exam. However, such candidate are required to apply for the same while filling out the CUET UG application form. Thereafter, the Scribe service will be provided to those candidates by the National Testing Agency.

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