CUET Application Form 2025, Registration: Know How to Apply

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2025 registration will commence in the last week of February 2025. NTA will release the CUET 2025 notification. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET registration 2025 process will commence online at cuetug-ac.ntaonline.in. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2025 exam must ensure that they fill out the application form online. CUET 2025 registration will end in the first week of April 2025. Further to the last date, candidates will not be able to fill out the CUET application form. No request for extension of CUET registration until the last date will be entertained.

Before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure they fulfil the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam. 

The numbers for choosing CUET sujects is five.  

Section 1A- (13 languages) Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Section 2- (23 subjects) Accountancy/ Book Keeping,  Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry,  Business Studies,  Chemistry,  Computer Science/ Informatics Practices,  Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology,  History,  Home Science,  Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India,  Environmental Science,  Mathematics,  Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga,  Physics,  Political Science,  Psychology,  Sociology,  Agriculture,  Mass Media/ Mass Communication,  Anthropology,  Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts,  Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion),  Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism

Section 3- General test

Candidates can apply for CUET score accepting colleges through CUET UG 2024 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 CUET UG 2025 application form correction window will open at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Candidates who will have submitted their CUET application form and wish to edit the details entered the details will be able to do so within stipulated time period. Check below to know the editable details in CUET application form:

Candidates will be able to make changes in any one of the following fields of the CUET 2025 application form:

• Candidate Name or

• Father Name or

• Mother Name or

• Photograph - Image Upload or

• Signature – Image Upload

• Date of birth

• Gender

• Category

• PwBD

Candidates are allowed to make changes in all the fields given below:

• Class 10 or equivalent details

• Class 12 or equivalent details

• Exam centre city selection (all four preferences)

• Medium of question paper

• Subject/Test Paper Code

• University and Programme selection

NTA will commence the CUET registrations 2025 tentatively in last week of February 2025 at cuetug-ac.ntaonline.in. Candidates will be able to fill the online CUET application form online when released. Candidates will be able to enter the personal, educational and CUET subject details to appear for the exam. Candidates must pay the CUET application fee to complete the registration process.

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. 

Yes, CUET application fee was revised in 2024. The CUET registration fee will be updated on release of the CUET notification. Earlier, CUET application fee was revised with the reduction on choice of subjects for CUET exam. NTA will commence CUET UG 2024 registrations at cuetug-ac.ntaonline.in.. Candidates will be able to know the revised fee, exam pattern and important dates on release of CUET 2024 notification at cuet.samarth.ac.in.

As per the CUET information bulletin, candidates who will be appearing in CUET 2025 may participate in the counselling/ admission process of any University / Institution / Organization even though they have not applied for that University / Institution / Organization in the CUET 2025 application form. The candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria of that course/program of University / Institution / Organization where they are seeking admission. Also the University / Institution / Organization may admit any candidate who has appeared for CUET 2025 irrespective of the fact that the candidate has chosen that University / Institution / Organization in the CUET application form 2025. Moreover, the candidate must fulfil the eligibility criteria for that coursewhere the admission is being taken. However, Candidates are advised to fill the CUET registration form 2025 carefully and enter the institutes they wish to take admission in and check the information brochure of the university.

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

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. 

PwD candidates who are visually impaired or have disability in the upper limb or have lost hands/fingers which prevents them from operating the CUET UG computer based test will be able to avail the scribe facility.

Such candidates can take the help of scribe for reading the questions or keying the answers as per the direction of candidate. The scribe will not be allowed to explain or suggest the answer. To avail the service of scribe, PwD candidates must opt for it while filling the CUET 2025 application form.  The scribe will be provided by CUET 2024 conducting body National Testing Agency (NTA) only.

CUET DU registration fee varies on the basis of category. The CUET registrations for Delhi University has commenced. Candidates can now register online at CUET DU CSAS portal 2024. Refer the table below to know the CUET DU form fee:

Yes, CUET (Common University Entrance Test) may require an OBC (Other Backward Classes) certificate depending on the specific admission criteria set by the participating universities or colleges. Generally, educational institutions in India that participate in CUET may have varying requirements regarding category certificates, including those for OBC candidates. It is advisable for applicants to carefully review the admission guidelines and eligibility criteria provided by the respective universities or the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts CUET, to ensure they meet all necessary documentation requirements, including OBC certification if applicable. This ensures a smooth application process and eligibility verification for aspiring candidates from the OBC category.

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.

CUET application fee varies from category to category and the number of subjects chosen by the candidate for CUET. The CUET registration process is incomplete without the payment of application fee.

Refer the table below the know the CUET application fee for various categories and as per the number of subjects chosen.

CUET Application Fee

*Candidates who are not in OBC NCL category must choose General (UR) category

National Testing Agency will commence the CUET 2025 registration in last week of February 2025. Soon after the release of the CUET notification candidates candidates can check the important dates pertaining to CUET 2025. The last date for CUET 2025 registration is expected to be in first week of April 2025. 

Candidats will be required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2025 application process will be in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.

If you have forgotten your CUET application number, it can be retrieved by the following methods:

• Check your registered email ID and phone number for SMS. It will include your CUET application form number on sucessfull registration.
• Check saved page of CUET application form. or,
• You can contact at NTA to know your CUET application form number.

Once you get your CUET application number, you must note it somewhere for future login process. CUET application form number is required to login and download the admit card or results when released.

No, CUET application fee cannot be paid through offline mode. The registration process for CUET is completely online. Candidates will be required to pay the CUET application fee in online mode through any of the following mediums:

• Net Banking
• Credit Card
• Debit Card OR
• UPI

Upon the payment of the CUET application fee, the confirmation page will be generated for successful payment of the registration fee. In case, the conformation page is not generated, candidates are advised to approach the bank/payment gateway (in the
helpline number and e-mail given in the CUET Information Bulletin) for ensuring successful payment of the application fee and get the refund of the duplicate or multiple payments. 

Candidates can choose upto two exam cities of their choice while filling the CUET application form. NTA will make the best efforts to allot the city of examination to the candidates in the order of preference opted by them in their CUET 2025 application form. However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city can be allotted to the candidates. Choice of CUET 2025 centre city will be limited to the State of Permanent Address or State of Present Address only. In case, there are very few candidates from a particular CUET exam centre city, the NTA reserves the right to merge one, two, or more cities.

Candidates will have the oppurtunity to choose the exam city while filling the CUET application form 2025. Candidates must carefully choose the exam cities. No request for change in exam centre will be entertained once the admit cards are issued.

The numbers for choosing CUET sujects is five.  

Section 1A- (13 languages) Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Section 2- (23 subjects) Accountancy/ Book Keeping,  Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry,  Business Studies,  Chemistry,  Computer Science/ Informatics Practices,  Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology,  History,  Home Science,  Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India,  Environmental Science,  Mathematics,  Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga,  Physics,  Political Science,  Psychology,  Sociology,  Agriculture,  Mass Media/ Mass Communication,  Anthropology,  Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts,  Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion),  Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism

Section 3- General test

Several candidates might face difficulties while filling the CUET UG 2025 application form. Owing to server errors, the application process may get hampered. Applicants might find it difficult to login or can be  automatically logged out. On the other hand, some candidates might face trouble while paying the application fee or receiving the OTP for registration. Last year, candidates found difficulty in completing the application form as the complete list of participating universities was missing. Many candidates may urge NTA to resolve the issue. Candidates can contact NTA through following mediums:

Email ID: cuet[dash]ug[at]nta[dot]ac[dot]in

Phone Number: 011-69227700, 011-40759000

Yes, CUET UG application form can be rejected by NTA under the following conditions:

• Incomplete information
• Incorrect details
• Failing to fulfill CUET eligibility criteria
• Failing to pay CUET application fee

Candidates are advised to thproughly check the details entered in CUET application form before final submission.

No, candidates must use their unique email ID to register for CUET 2025. It is advised to use the unique email ID as all the communications are made through email ID or SMS only. Also, once registered, candidates will not be able to change or modify the contact details in the CUET 2024 application form. 

Additionally, using someone else's email ID may be considered a form of identity fraud and may lead to candidate's application being rejected or candidate account being suspended. It is best to use own email ID to ensure that applicant receive all communication related to their CUET application and that their identity is verified accurately.

Check the table below to know the duration in which candidates can reset/rerieve the CUET login credentials:

Please note that the delivery time of the password reset email may vary depending on the candidate's email provider and internet connectivity.

There is no limit to the number of password reset attempts you can make for CUET login. If you have forgotten your password and need to reset it, you can follow the instructions provided on the CUET website to reset your password. Please note that you should be careful when resetting your password to avoid any potential security risks. Refer the steps below to know how to reset password:

• Visit the CUET UG 2024 website

• Click on the Log in tab

• Click on ‘Reset/Change Password’ tab

• A link will be mailed to the registered email id

• Click on the link and change/reset the password

Yes the order in which you pick your courses is important in CUET UG 2025 application form. The first course you select is considered your the highest priority, whereas the one you select last is seen as your least preferred option. Nonetheless, this doesn't imply you need to start with your least favored course.

It's important to arrange your courses according to your preference, placing the one you prefer most at the top of your list and the one you prefer least at the bottom. This ordering matters because in the CUET admissions process, your first choice is usually considered initially, and if that's full, the subsequent preferences are looked into.

Therefore, if you have a clear favorite for your first-choice course, ensure it's at the top of your list, even if it appears at the end in the choice filling section. If you're uncertain about your top choice, it might be wise to put a second option as your first preference to enhance your likelihood of getting into the university. In the end, your course selections should reflect your personal interests and career aspirations, and be listed in the order of your preference.

While filling the CUET application form, Aadhar card is used an identity proof and not for address proof. Candidates can choose to upload alternate document for verification process. If candidate has filled different address in CUET application form than what is mentioned in the Aadhar card won't create a problem. However, candidate is advised to update the Aadhar card details to avoid any problem.

Candidates can edit the following details in the CUET application form once the window is open:

Candidates will not be able to edit the following details in the CUET 2025 application form once submitted:

• Mobile number

• Email address

• Permanent and correspondence address

• Emergency contact details

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:

DU CSAS portal 2024 opening date has been announced. University of Delhi launched CSAS portal 2024 on May 28, 2024. Candidates who appeared for the CUET 2024 exam can register at DU CSAS 2024 portal. Candidates will be required to enter the college and course preference and pay the DU CSAS registration 2024 fee to participate in the admission process. On the basis of the choices entered and CUET 2024 percentile, candidates will be alloted college and course. CUET 2024 result will be declared on June 30, 2024 at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. 

There are 44 central universities in India acceoting CUET UG scores. The list of central universities accepting CUET result are:

The BHU BSc application process begins with the CUET-UG registrations. Hence, aspirants need to apply through the official website of NTA. To submit the form successfully, candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 650 (General/ OBC Category)/ INR 550 (SC/ST Category). The steps to apply in BHU are as follows:

• Visit the official website of CUET-UG and click on the 'New Registration' tab and read the instructions carefully before proceeding.
• Fill out the application form with all the mandatory details such as personal, educational qualifications etc. 
• Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
• Select BSc (H) and BHU as per your preference and pay the CUET application fee.

CUET DU registration fee varies on the basis of category. The CUET registrations for Delhi University has commenced. Candidates can now register online at CUET DU CSAS portal 2024. Refer the table below to know the CUET DU form fee:

To fill the CUET application form, candidates must ensure to keep the following documents/information ready in the prescribed size and format:

Yes, you can change the course.

You can change your course in the CUET application form during the correction window timeline. However, certain additional charges may be applicable. Yes, NTA has given the opportunity to the candidates to correct/add courses that they have selected during the filling of the CUET application form.

The subject of the Exam: Through the CUET correction window, candidates can modify the subjects they have selected. Course - The NTA has given candidates the chance to change or add the courses they chose when filling out the application.

In most cases, changing your subject or course after admission may be possible, but it is subject to certain conditions and availability of seats. Here are some factors to consider regarding changing subjects or courses after the CUET

Information provided by the candidates in their respective online CUET application forms, like the Name of the Candidate, Contact Details, Address Details, Category, Gender,  PwBD Status, Educational Qualification Details, Date of Birth, Choice of Exam cities, etc. will be treated as final once submitted.

Any request for change in above mentioned particulars will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances. Hence, candidates must ensure that they have provided the correct e-mail address and mobile number while filling the CUET registration form. Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in their online Application Form are their own, as relevant/important information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered mail address and/or through SMS on the registered mobile number only.

National Testing Agency shall not be responsible for any non-communication /miscommunication with a candidate in the email address or mobile number given by him/her other than his/her own. NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of the application process under any circumstances. Any request for change in information thereafter will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution before filling up the correct details in the CUET 2025 application form.

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