CUET UG 2025 will be conducted in multiple shifts each day. The number of shifts is decided based on number of registered applicants. The CUET 2025 reporting time and duration will vary from subject to subject. CUET UG 2025 date will be announced soon. This article by Shiksha brings the CUET UG shift timings 2025.
CUET 2025 Shift Timings
CUET 2025 Shift Timings: National Testing Agency will conduct CUET UG 2025 in multiple shifts for each day. Owing to the number of applications, the number of shifts for CUET UG will be decided once the registration process is over. Not only are the CUET 2025 shift timings different, but the duration will vary for each shift or slot. Candidates can check the CUET 2025 shift timing and reporting time in CUET 2025 admit card. NTA will release the CUET 2025 hall ticket for each day. CUET UG 2025 exam will be held in May/June 2025. The exam will be administered tentatively for 7-day window. NTA CUET datesheet 2025 will be released online. This article by Shiksha brings the CUET shift timings for 2025.
CUET 2025 Shift Timings
The CUET 2025 shift-wise timings will be updated in the table below. Once the CUET 2025 datesheet is released candidates can know the shift timings. Refer to the table below to know the CUET subject-wise exam time:
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| CUET Exam Date 2025 |
Shifts |
Shift Time (Tentative) |
CUET Subject/Code |
| To be announced |
Shift 1A |
10 AM to 11 AM (60 Minutes) Reporting Time: 8 AM |
306 Chemistry |
| 11 AM to 12.15 PM (Shift Break) |
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| Shift 1B |
12.15 PM to 1 PM (45 Minutes) Reporting Time: 10.15 AM |
304 Biology |
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| 1 PM to 3 PM (Session Break) |
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| Shift 2 A |
3 PM to 3.45 PM (45 Minutes) Reporting Time: 1 PM |
101 English |
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| 3.45 PM to 5 PM (Shift Break) | |||
| Shift 2B |
5 PM to 6 PM (60 Minutes) Reporting Time: 3 PM |
501 General Test |
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| To be announced |
Shift 1A |
10 AM to 11 AM (60 Minutes) Reporting Time: 8 AM |
309 Economics |
| 11 AM to 12.15 PM (Shift Break) |
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| Shift 1B |
12.15 PM to 1 PM (45 Minutes) Reporting Time: 10.15 AM |
102 Hindi |
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| 1 PM to 3 PM (Session Break) |
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| Shift 2 A |
3 PM to 4 PM (60 Minutes) Reporting Time: 1 PM |
322 Physics |
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| 4 PM to 5.15 PM (Shift Break) |
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| Shift 2B |
5.15 PM to 6.15 PM (60 Minutes) Reporting Time: 3.15 PM |
319 Mathematics |
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| To be announced |
Shift 1A |
10 AM to 10.45 AM (45 Minutes) Reporting Time: 8 AM |
313 Geography |
| 10.45 AM to 12 PM (Shift Break) | |||
| Shift 1B |
12 PM to 12.45 PM (45 Minutes) Reporting Time: 10 AM |
321 Physical Education |
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| 12.45 PM to 3 PM (Session Break) | |||
| Shift 2 A |
3 PM to 3.45 PM (45 Minutes) Reporting Time: 1 PM |
305 Business Studies |
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| 3.35 PM to 5 PM (Shift Break) |
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| Shift 2B |
5 PM to 6 PM (60 Minutes) Reporting Time: 3 PM |
301 Accountancy |
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| To be announced |
Shift 1A |
1.30 PM to 2.15 PM (45 Minutes) Reporting Time: 11.30 AM |
314 History |
| 2.15 PM 3.30 PM (Shift Break) | |||
| Shift 1B |
3.30 PM to 4.15 PM (45 Minutes) Reporting Time: 1.30 PM |
323 Political Science |
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| 4.15 to 5.30 PM (Shift Break) | |||
| Shift 2 A |
5.30 PM to 5.15 PM (45 Minutes) Reporting Time: 3.30 PM |
326 Sociology |
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| CUET Exam Date 2025 |
Shifts |
Slot Time |
CUET Subject/Code |
| To be announced |
Shift 1 |
9 AM to 11.15 AM |
Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu, Arabic, Chinese, French, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Nepali, Russian, Santhali, Sindhi, Tibetan, Agirculture |
| 11.15 AM to 1.15 PM (Shift Break) |
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| Shift 2 |
1.15 PM to 2.45 PM |
Fine Arts, Sanskrit |
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| 2.45 AM to 3.45 PM (Shift Break) | |||
| Shift 3 |
4.45 PM to 6.15 PM |
Psychology and Fashion Studies |
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| To be announced |
Shift 1 |
9 AM to 10 AM |
Computer Science/ Informatic Practices |
| 10 AM to 12 PM (Shift Break) | |||
| Shift 2 |
12 PM to 2.15 PM |
Sanskrit, Entrepreneurship, Home Science, Teaching Aptitude |
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| 2.15 to 4.15 PM (Shift Break) |
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| Shift 3 |
4.15 PM to 5.45 PM |
Anthropology, Legal Studies |
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| To be announced
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Shift 1 |
9 AM to 11.15 AM |
Asssamese, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, Bodo, German, Manipuri, KTPI, Mass Media |
| 11.15 AM to 12.15 PM (Shift Break) |
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| Shift 2 |
1.15 PM to 2.45 PM |
Dogri, Persian, Spanish, Enviornmental Studies, Performing Arts |
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| 2.15 to 4.15 PM (Shift Break) | |||
| Shift 3 |
4.45 PM to 6.15 PM |
Benagli, Marathi, Italian, Japanaese, Engineering Graphics, Tourism |
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CUET 2025 Reporting Timings
The reporting timings for each CUET 2025 shift vary. The CUET 2025 shift-wise reporting timings will be mentioned in the CUET admit card. Candidates are advised to report at the allotted exam centre two hours before the CUET shift time.
Q: How is CUET exam centre allocated?
CUET exam centre is allocated on the basis of the preferences entered by the candidate while filling the CUET application form. NTA allotes exam centre as per the preference entered and is subject to availability and logistical consideration.
While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select two cities of their choice. Choice of CUET exam centre cities will be limited to the State of permanent address or State of present address only. In case, there are very few candidates from a city, the NTA reserves the right to merge one, two, or more cities.
CUET 2025 exam will be held in May-June 2025 in computer based mode over a 15 days window. The exam will be held across more than 300 exam cities in India. Candidates will be able to know the alloted exam centre on issuance of CUET intimation slip or CUET admit card.
Q: What is CUET UG exam?
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is an entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduation programs offered by various central, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates willing to take admission to undergraduation programme in streams like Science, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management must appear for the CUET UG exam when conducted.
The entrance examination assesses candidates at various levels: Language, domain knowledge and general aptitude. CUET UG is conducted annually in computer based mode. CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 300 universities across India.
Q: In how many cities will CUET UG be conducted?
CUET 2024 is expected to be held in more than 300 cities across India. The list of CUET 2024 exam centres will be updated once the CUET notification is released. Candidates can check the list of exam cities where CUET 2024 will be held:
Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Chandigarh, Delhi/New Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
CUET is also conducted in cities outside India. Previous year, CUET UG was conducted across 24 counties.
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.
Candidates are intimated about the CUET 2025 shift timings on their admit cards. The CUET admit card 2025 is released separately for each phase, wherein the shift or slot timings, reporting timing, and the exam duration are mentioned.
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CUET 2025 Exam Day Instructions
Candidates who will be appearing for the CUET UG exam are advised to check the exam day guidelines below:
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Candidates should try to reach the examination centre a couple of hours before the CUET exam commencement. It must be noted that candidates will not be allowed to enter the CUET 2025 exam centre 30 minutes before the exam commencement.
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No candidate shall be permitted to leave the Examination Room/ Hall before the end of the examination
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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
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If religion/customs require you to wear specific attire, please visit the Centre early for thorough checking and mandatory frisking
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Frisking through a Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD) will be carried out without physical touch
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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
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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 IDs/Photocopies of IDs, even if attested/scanned photos of IDs in the mobile phone, will NOT be considered valid ID Proof.
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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
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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
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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
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No Candidate should adopt any unfair means or indulge in any unfair examination practices. All the Examination Centres are under surveillance CCTV and equipped with Jammers
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The candidate should ensure that the CUET 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
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The candidates are advised to carefully read the Subject-Specific Instructions and other instructions mentioned in the Question paper and abide by the same
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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.
CUET 2025 will be held in third week of May 2025. The exam dates are divided into multiple phases. CUET 2025 is the undergraduate entrance exam for around 250 Central, State, Deemed, Private and other institutes across India for admission to bachelor’s degree courses across multiple streams.
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Q: Why is CUET important?
NTA conducts Common University Entrance Test or CUET for admission to UG courses of central, state, private or deemed universities. Untill 2022, each university had its distinct entrance exam or admission criteria for UG courses. To create fairness in admission process, CUET was introduced. It is common entrance exam for all central universities. Some of the important factors why CUET is important are:
- It gives equal opprtunities to candidates during the admission process. The pressure of immese weightage to 12th marks is reduced.
- Cutoffs will be based on CUET score/percentile ensuring fair mechanism for students.
- CUET puts an end to subjective bias. Candidates can appear for their domain subject exam and get admission on the basis of the score obtained in CUET.
Q: What is CUET UG passing marks?
There are no prescribed passing marks for CUET UG. In order to know if a candidate has passed the CUET 2025 exam or not or is eligible for admission to desired course and university, they are required to check the passing marks released by the colleges/university seperately. After the declaration of CUET result, all the colleges or universities will release the course-wise passing marks or CUET UG cutoff, which will be used for shortlisting candidates for admission to UG courses.
On the basis of the cut off released by the CUET participating universities and candidates meeting the criteria will be offered amdission to UG courses.
Q: How many times is CUET conducted in a year?
National Testing conducts CUET UG exam annually. Candidadates who will register for CUET 2025 exam will have to report at the alloted exam centre on given date and time, failing which such candidates will not be able to appear for the exam again in the current academic year. CUET 2025 will be a Computer Based Test. CUET exam for each subject will be scheduled in multiple sessions depending upon the number of registrations recieved for each subject.
Q: What is the CUET exam duration for each subject?
As per the CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:
Section I- Languages
Section II- Domain Subject
Section III- General Test
Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Students now have the flexibility to choose any CUET UG subject irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th
Q: Will CUET UG exam duration vary for each subject?
No, CUET UG exam duration will not vary for each subject. The exam duration will be unform for all CUET subjects that is 60 minutes. Candidates will be required to attempt 50 questions within the given time limit. The marking scheme of each question remains the same.
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