The CUET UG May 25 shift 2 has started at 3:00 PM and will conclude at 6:00 PM. The overall difficulty level of the CUET UG May 25 Shift 1 exam was easy to moderate, although the difficulty varied across subjects.

  • The Mathematics and Physics papers were most challenging due to their lengthy and calculation-intensive questions, making time management a major factor.
  • English, Chemistry, and GAT were comparatively easier and more scoring for well-prepared students.
  • Biology had a balanced paper with a mix of straightforward and tricky NCERT-based questions. It also included diagram-based and conceptual questions.
  • Many students felt that speed and accuracy played a crucial role in this shift, especially in Maths and Physics.

The question pattern included Statement-based, match-the-following, chronology, and sequence-oriented questions. Time management was crucial to completing the paper.

NTA is conducting CUET UG in CBT mode only. The exam will be conducted across 35 shifts over the 21-day examination window.

  • There will be 50 questions for each test paper to be attempted in 60 minutes, and all the questions are compulsory.
  • As per the marking scheme, every correct answer will be awarded 5 marks, and a wrong answer will deduct 1 mark.

Also Check: CUET UG 2026 Question Paper 

CUET UG May 25 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Overall Difficulty Key Highlights / Topics Asked Student Feedback
Mathematics Moderate Differential equations, integration (lengthy), matrices, determinants and properties (matching), probability, volume of sphere Paper was lengthy and time-consuming. Maintaining speed from the start was important. Many students struggled to complete the paper on time.
GAT Easy Quant and reasoning: Percentage, Time & Work (efficiency), Speed-Time-Distance, Simple Interest, Probability. GK: West Bengal bordering states, acids in tomato/orange/vinegar, bird of a state, article related to fundamental rights, Dhuandhar waterfalls, etc. Around 30–35 questions were from Quant section, while the remaining were GK-based. Overall paper was considered easy by most students.
English Easy Vocabulary in matching format, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitution, RCs, grammar Vocabulary words included Precocious, Salubrious, Judicial, Expedite, Impede, Augmented, and Speculate. RCs and grammar were easy. Some students found a few questions confusing due to close options. No foreign words were asked.
Biology Easy to Moderate Questions from almost all topics, NCERT diagram-based questions, evolution of plants Around 35–36 questions were easy, while 14–15 were slightly tricky. Around 6–7 niche NCERT-based questions were asked.
Physics Hard Alternating Current numericals, Ray and Wave Optics, Total Internal Reflection (TIR), Electric Field, Electromagnetic Waves (EMW). Students found the paper difficult and lengthy overall.
Chemistry Easy Conceptual and direct questions from topics such as Organic chemistry, Actinoid series, Magnetic moment, Chemical kinetics, Coordination compounds The paper was considered easy and doable by most candidates.

CUET UG May 22 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Key Highlights / Topics Asked
Physics Easy to Moderate Around 25–28 questions were theory-based, while the remaining were numericals. Numerical questions were tricky and time-consuming to solve.
Maths Moderate The paper was Lengthy and Tricky. Questions were asked from Definite Integrals, Matrices, Differential Equations, Linear Programming Problems, Application of Derivatives (Increasing & Decreasing), Cylinder question from NCERT, Vector Algebra, and 3D Geometry. 
GAT Easy to Moderate Weightage was almost equally distributed among Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Knowledge. Questions included topics such as Matrix and Blood Relations.
Biology Moderate The paper was comparatively tougher than previous shifts. Questions were asked on Organisms and Diseases (Matching Type), Antibody of Colostrum, Transport of Sperm, Infertility, Water-Pollinated Plants, and Brain Capacities.

CUET UG May 21 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

Subject Overall Difficulty Key Highlights / Topics Asked
History Moderate to Difficult
  • Questions were asked from timeline-based topics such as Lothal, Rakhigarhi, and Dholavira.
  • Other questions included Durg and drainage system (multiple statements), discovery of Lothal, border setting, Chinese traveller, birthplace of Buddha, 23rd Tirthankar of Jainism, Bhakti and Sufi movement passage, Alvar and Nayanar, Vijaynagar architecture, peasants chapter, Mahalwari system, Rani Laxmi Bai, Tantia Tope, Kunwar Singh, Gandhi chapter matching questions, and female members of the Constituent Assembly.
Physics Easy to Moderate
  • The paper had more theory questions than numericals. Around 60% of the paper was theory-based.
  • Major questions were asked from current electricity, electromagnetic waves, and alternating current. There were 2 numerical questions from semiconductors and 1 numerical question based on current electricity.
  • Students found the paper manageable and NCERT-oriented.
GAT Moderate to Difficult
  • As per early student reactions on Reddit, the paper was quant-heavy and calculation-intensive.
  • Logical reasoning was comparatively easier but slightly confusing.
  • The GK section contained several history-based questions, especially from the Mughal dynasty, which many students found difficult.
English Easy
  • Students found the paper easy overall, with only 4-5 confusing questions. The paper was grammar-heavy, while vocabulary questions were straightforward.
  • Questions included spelling of “miscellaneous”, antonym of “Reductant”, idiom “play the gallery”, and two figures of speech questions.
  • Most questions were in fill-in-the-blank and match-the-following format. There were 2 reading comprehension passages — one based on unprocessed food and another about books and a man visiting his friends.
Mathematics Moderate to Difficult and Lengthy
  • The Maths paper was lengthy with higher weightage from Calculus, Matrices & Determinants, Probability, Differential Equations, and Vectors.
  • Many students reported that determinant-based questions were time-consuming. Questions were asked from Relations & Functions, Probability, Linear Programming, Integration, Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, and 3D Geometry.
  • While some questions were direct and NCERT-based, several application-based and lengthy questions made time management difficult.

CUET UG May 21 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Key Topics / Questions Asked Student Reactions / Highlights
Mathematics Easy to Moderate Relation & Function (3-4 questions), Matrices & Determinants (10-12 questions), Continuity & Differentiability, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Integration (5-6 questions), Application of Integrals, Probability (Bayes Theorem), Vectors, 3D Geometry The paper was not lengthy. Matrices section had tricky questions. Differentiation questions were lengthy. Integration was easy. More multiple-statement correct questions were asked and could be solved using elimination. Average attempts: around 40.
History Easy Questions covered almost all chapters. Major topics included Harappan Civilisation, Mauryan rulers, Stridhan, Sanchi Stupa, Travellers (Ibn Battuta, Al-Biruni, François Bernier), Bhakti & Sufi traditions, Vijayanagar Empire, Ain-i-Akbari, Permanent Settlement, Revolt of 1857, Mahatma Gandhi passage Highest weightage from Chapter 1 (Bricks, Beads and Bones). Many timeline, matching, and passage-based questions were asked.
Chemistry Easy Acidic & Basic Strength, Hinsberg Reagent, Reimer-Tiemann Reaction, Half-life, Lanthanoids, Henry’s Law, Coordination Compounds, Molecularity, Methanol & Ethanol Separation, Hoffmann Reaction Two passages were asked from Biomolecules and Electrochemistry. Mostly formula-based and conceptual NCERT-level questions.
Hindi Easy Gadyansh & Padyansh passages, Tatsam-Tadbhav, Sandhi, Samas, Ras, Vilom Shabd, Anek Shabdon ke Liye Ek Shabd, Sangya, Sarvnam, Kriya Visheshan, Ling, Karak Questions were straightforward. Idiom question: “Andhe ke haath bater lagna”. Literature section had 2 questions.
English Easy to Moderate Reading Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement, Idioms, Antonyms & Synonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Homophones, Tenses, Phrasal Verbs One RC based on colour theory was tough, while the story-based RC was easy. Vocabulary and grammar questions were manageable.
GAT (General Aptitude Test) Moderate Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Direction, Calendar, Clock, Mirror Image, Embedded Figure, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Quants: Mean-Median-Mode, AP, GP, Time & Work, Compound Interest. GK: Awards, Books & Authors, Vice President chronology, River-related questions, “Do or Die” movement GK had the highest weightage with around 20 questions. Reasoning and Quants were moderate overall.

CUET UG May 20 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Key Topics Asked Student Reactions / Analysis
General Aptitude Test (GAT) Moderate Quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, current affairs, ISRO’s LVM-1, S. Jaishankar’s Nepal visit (2024), Harappan gold mine The Quants section was lengthy and time-consuming. Reasoning questions were tricky and confusing. The GK section was current-affairs heavy. Overall moderate difficulty.
Physics Moderate Alternating Current numericals, Wave Optics, Total Internal Reflection (TIR), Electric Field, Electromagnetic Waves (EMW), Dual Nature Numerical questions dominated the paper, especially from AC and EMW. Wave optics had one conceptual and one direct question. Ray optics had conceptual questions instead of calculations. Paper was balanced but calculation-oriented.
Chemistry Moderate Organic chemistry, Actinoid series, Magnetic moment, Semicarbazide, Chemical kinetics, Coordination compounds, Dia/paramagnetic nature, Match the following (order of reaction units) Organic chemistry carried higher weightage and questions were tricky. Physical and inorganic chemistry were comparatively easier. Chemical kinetics and coordination compounds had multiple questions. Paper was not lengthy overall.
Mathematics Moderate to Difficult Differential Equations, Integrals, Probability, Matrices & Determinants, Vector Algebra, LPP, AOI, Relations & Functions Maths was reported as lengthy and tougher compared to previous shifts. Differential equations and calculus had high weightage. Probability and AOI questions were tricky. Matrices and determinants included unconventional questions. Time management was the biggest challenge.
Biology Easy to Moderate Genetics, Human Physiology, Biotechnology, Ecology, Plant Kingdom, Reproduction, NCERT-based theory Biology was largely NCERT-based with many direct conceptual questions. Genetics and biotechnology had good weightage. Assertion-reason and statement-based questions were present but manageable. Students found the paper balanced and scoring.
English Easy to Moderate Rearrangement, poetic devices, prepositions, phrasal verbs, vocabulary, antonyms, and idioms Around 5–8 questions were slightly difficult. Rearrangement questions were easy. The vocabulary section was moderate due to confusing word choices. Idioms and poetic devices were straightforward. No foreign words were asked.

CUET UG May 20 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Major Topics Asked Student Feedback / Key Highlights
Geography Easy to Moderate Water pollution passage, Trans-Canadian Railway, sample definition, population growth factors, monoculture, intensive subsistence agriculture, mass communication & telecommunication, national waterways, Golden Quadrilateral, Green Revolution, Niru-Miru Project, bauxite production, minerals & states (match the following), transhumance, Amartya Sen capability approach, Indian population, Radical approach, ports (JNPT, Kandla, Vembanad Lake Port) Included 2 passages. Many factual and map/location-based questions. Ports and chronology/order-based questions were important.
Political Science Easy to Moderate Shock therapy, formation chronology of Gujarat/Arunachal/Nagaland/Andhra Pradesh, globalisation, modernisation proposals, 1971 election result, Congress split, alternating centres of power, challenges of nation building Around 6–8 match-the-following and 12–15 statement/chronology questions. RCs were manageable.
GAT Moderate Quantitative Aptitude: Relative speed, P&C, probability (cards), coordinate geometry, ratio, SI & CI, height & distance, number system, AP, mensuration, algebra, profit & loss, time & workReasoning: Clock, calendar, blood relation, embedded figure, figure series, coding-decoding, ranking, direction, mirror imageGK/GS: Partition of Bengal, Uttarakhand formation, chronology from modern history, Andhra Pradesh & Jharkhand formation, Bihar separation Higher GK weightage (18–20 questions). Average attempt was around 40 questions.
Accountancy Easy to Moderate Partnership accounts, death of partner, profit transfer, sacrificing & gaining ratio, revaluation account, shares & debentures, forfeiture, debenture definition Partnership chapter had highest weightage. Shares and debentures had lower weightage.
Business Studies Easy Directing, financial markets, planning, staffing, financial management, working capital, fixed capital, principles of management Similar to previous shifts. Included 5–6 arrangement/chronology questions and 2 RCs.
Mathematics Hard AOD, Integration, determinants & matrices, differential equations Lengthy and conceptual paper. AOD was unusual but manageable. Book 2 had higher difficulty. Students predicted a lower cutoff.
Economics Easy but Tricky Stabilisation policy, capital account, NNPfc calculations, current account, investment increment, M1–M4 formulas, Great Depression chronology, Suez Canal, Indian & Chinese economic policies Pattern differed from 2025. Mostly conceptual and chronology-based questions. Only 2–3 graph-based questions.
English Easy to Moderate RCs on Varanasi and narrative passage, rearrangement, vocabulary, phrasal verbs, spelling correction, grammar Vocabulary and grammar were tricky. Words asked included offspring, rescind, gregarious, antagonism, mischievous, entrepreneur.

CUET UG May 19 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Key Topics Asked Student Reactions / Highlights
Physics Moderate but lengthy Ray Optics, Modern Physics, EMW, Alternating Current, Current Electricity, Semiconductor Electronics The paper involved lengthy calculations and numerical-based questions. Some conceptual and match-the-following questions were also asked. Time management was important.
Mathematics Tough and lengthy Integration, Calculus, Matrices, Probability, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Programming Students found the paper difficult due to lengthy calculations. Integration had higher weightage, and several questions were time-consuming.
English Easy to Moderate Reading Comprehension, Idioms, Figures of Speech, Vocabulary, Sentence Formation, Grammar There were 2 RC passages, both considered easy. Vocabulary and sentence formation questions were comparatively difficult. Grammar-based questions were mostly manageable.
Chemistry Moderate Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Organic Chemistry, Aldehydes & Ketones Around 6–9 numerical questions were asked. The paper was concept-based and NCERT-oriented. No direct naming reaction questions were reported.
Biology Easy to Moderate Genetics, Human Physiology, Biotechnology, Ecology, Reproduction, Plant Physiology Most questions were NCERT-based and scoring. Assertion-reason and diagram-based questions were also included. A few conceptual questions were slightly tricky.
GAT (General Aptitude Test) Moderate Current Affairs, GK, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Mensuration, Logical Reasoning GK and Current Affairs had higher weightage. Reasoning questions were easy and scoring, while Quantitative Aptitude was basic to moderate in difficulty.

CUET UG May 19 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Overall Difficulty Key Highlights Important Topics Asked
Maths Easy to Moderate Paper was lengthy; average attempts around 40 questions Relations & Functions, ITF, Matrices & Determinants, Differentiation, Integration, Double Derivative
Chemistry Easy to Moderate Around 45 questions were doable Solutions (Molarity, Reverse Osmosis, Ideal & Non-Ideal), Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, d & f Block, Coordination Compounds, SN1 & SN2, Aldol Reaction, Biomolecules
GAT Easy to Moderate Around 20 GK questions; Reasoning & Maths were easy with ~15 questions each Coding-Decoding, Clock, Mirror Image, Blood Relation, Series, Seating Arrangement, AP, Height & Distance, Coordinate Geometry, Probability, Books & Writers, Science GK
Hindi Easy Mostly direct and grammar-based questions Samas, Anekarthi Shabd, Ras, Kriya, Paryayvachi, Vartani, Karak, Vachan, Sarvnam, Muhavare, Vilom, Sahitya
English Easy to Moderate 2 moderate RCs; vocabulary and grammar-based paper RCs (Ecology, Author’s Journey), Figures of Speech, Sentence Rearrangement, Idioms, Synonyms & Antonyms, Prepositions, Tenses, Active-Passive Voice
Physics Moderate Mostly NCERT-based; formula-oriented with theory mix Current Electricity, Modern Physics, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Semiconductors, EM Waves, Units & Dimensions, etc
Biology Easy to Moderate Predictable and doable paper Biodiversity, Genetics, Reproduction, Ecology, Human Reproduction, Evolution, etc
Accountancy Tough Very lengthy paper; around 90% numerical questions Financial Statements, Journal Entries, ESOP, Goodwill, Capital Adjustment, Debentures, Profit & Loss, Ratio Distribution

CUET UG May 18 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

Subject Overall Difficulty Key Topics Asked Student Feedback / Analysis
General Aptitude Test (GAT) Easy to Moderate GK, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning Around 20 questions were from GK and 30 from Quant & Reasoning. Quant questions were formula and concept-based with topics like percentage, ratio-proportion, SI-CI, mensuration, AP, probability, time & work, and algebra. Reasoning included calendar, clock, blood relation, direction, ranking, seating arrangement, mirror image, and picture-based questions. Current affairs had moderate weightage.
Chemistry Easy to Moderate Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Coordination Compounds, d & f Block, Alcohols, SN1/SN2, DDT, Vitamins, Cannizzaro Reaction Around 35 questions were easy and 15 were moderate. Organic chemistry carried higher weightage. Numerical and statement-based questions appeared frequently. Coordination chemistry and electrochemistry required conceptual clarity.
English Moderate Vocabulary, RCs, Grammar, Literary Devices, Idioms, Rearrangement Vocabulary section was slightly tricky with words like “dystopian”, “ambiguous”, and “elated”. RCs were easy and doable. Sentence rearrangement and literary device questions were noticeable. Grammar and voice questions were straightforward, while idioms were moderately difficult.
Physics Easy to Moderate Current Electricity, Modern Physics, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Semiconductors, EM Waves, Units & Dimensions The paper was formula-based with more numericals than theory. Questions were asked from Wheatstone bridge, Lorentz force, potential energy, shortest wavelength, semiconductors, and EM waves. Students found the paper manageable with strong formula revision.
Mathematics Moderate to Difficult Probability, Vectors & 3D, Matrices, Integration, Relations & Functions, Linear Programming The paper was lengthy and calculation-intensive. Probability and vector-based questions had higher weightage. Integration and matrix-based problems consumed more time. Time management was the biggest challenge for most students.
Biology Easy to Moderate Biodiversity, Genetics, Reproduction, Ecology, Human Reproduction, Evolution NCERT-based and mostly direct questions were asked. Topics included pollen grain, Hardy-Weinberg principle, Mendelian genetics, reproductive biology, biodiversity, and conservation. Diagram and sequence-based questions had good weightage.
Hindi Easy to Moderate Grammar, Unseen Passage / Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Literary Extracts / Literary Passages The Hindi paper was largely NCERT-oriented and language-based. Most questions were direct and scoring. Reading comprehension and grammar sections were considered manageable by students.

CUET UG May 18 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Key Highlights Important Topics Asked
Chemistry Moderate Organic Chemistry had a higher weightage. Numerical questions were included. Easier compared to the May 15 paper. Henry’s Law, Boiling Point, DDT, Ethylene Glycol, Aldehyde to Acid, Gatterman Koch Reaction, Zero Order, Coordination Compounds, VBT, IUPAC, Lanthanoids, Biomolecules, Electrochemistry, Conductivity
Mathematics Easy to Moderate Around 10 lengthy and calculation-based questions. Reading-intensive paper. Relations & Functions, ITF, Matrices & Determinants, Continuity & Differentiability, AOD, Integration, Application of Integrals, Vector 3D, LPP, Probability, Bayes Theorem
GAT Easy to Moderate The reasoning section had the highest weightage. GK questions were fewer. Height & Distance, AP, Boats & Streams, Profit & Loss, Probability, P&C, Time & Work, Coding-Decoding, Calendar, Clock, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Awards 2024, Rivers, Gandhi-Irwin Pact
Physics Moderate More numerical-based questions were asked. Conceptual understanding and calculations were important. There were more questions from Modern Physics. Other topics were Electromagnetic waves, Magnetic fields, Electrostatistics, Current electricity, moving charges, magnetism and matter, EMI, AC, Ray optics (mirror), wave optics (interference), and semiconductors.
Biology Easy Mostly NCERT-based and direct questions. Highly doable paper. Human Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Biotechnology, Reproduction, and Human Health & Diseases.
English Moderate to difficult  Vocabulary-based and slightly tricky. One of the RCs was manageable. Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary-based Questions

CUET UG May 15 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Paper Pattern & Nature Major Topics Asked Student Reactions
Mathematics Moderate to Difficult Lengthy paper with many statement-based and match-the-following questions Integration, Differential Equations, Conditional Probability, Bag & Ball, Matrices Time-consuming; fewer questions from Relations, ITF, LPP, Continuity & Differentiability, AOI
Agriculture Easy to Moderate Mostly direct and unit-based questions Crop Classification, Floriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Cattle Breeds, Goat Passage Easy overall with a few tricky conceptual questions
Geography Moderate Similar pattern as previous shifts with slightly changed language Population, Transport & Communication, Ratzel Theory, Humanisation of Nature, JNPT Port, Mineral Resources, Hill Area Development, Trans-Siberian Railway Predictable paper pattern and manageable difficulty
Biology Moderate NCERT-focused with conceptual and sequence-based questions Antibodies Passage, Spermatogenesis, Totipotency, Gel Electrophoresis, RNA Interference, Cry Gene, Lac Operon, Gene Therapy NCERT boxes proved important; conceptual understanding required
Hindi Easy Grammar-heavy with comprehension passages Vakya Punarvyavastha, Sarvnam, Samas, Sandhi, Muhavare, Lokoktiyan, Sahitya Scoring and student-friendly paper
Economics Moderate Passage-based with calculation-oriented questions National Income, GDP Calculations, Cost & Revenue, Microeconomics Microeconomics section was comparatively tougher
Business Studies Easy Balanced paper with questions from almost all units Financial Market, Principles of Management, Controlling, Organising, Business Environment, Promotion Easy and straightforward paper
Political Science Easy to Moderate Lengthy due to multiple statement and match-the-following questions ASEAN, Elections of 1977, Contemporary World Politics, Environment & Natural Resources More questions from Book 1; no picture-based questions
Chemistry Moderate Slightly tougher than previous shifts; conceptual & numerical questions Solutions, Henry’s Law, Arrhenius Equation, Electrochemistry, Coordination Compounds, d & f Block, Amines, Biomolecules Good attempts estimated around 35+

CUET UG May 14 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

Subject Overall Difficulty Key Highlights Important Topics Asked Student Reaction
English Easy to Moderate The paper was grammar and vocabulary-focused with 2 easy RC passages. Most questions were direct and manageable. Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Vocabulary, Idioms & Phrases, Active-Passive Voice, Parts of Speech, Tenses, Phrasal Verbs, Figures of Speech Students found the paper scoring. Good attempts were high.
Physics Easy to Moderate More theory-based questions than numericals. NCERT preparation was sufficient for attempting most questions. Electromagnetic Waves, Magnetic Fields, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Moving Charges & Magnetism, Magnetism and Matter, EMI, AC, Ray Optics, Wave Optics (Interference), Semiconductors Students reported that around 25+ questions could be attempted easily with strong NCERT revision.
Mathematics Moderate to Tough (Lengthy) Questions were concept-based and calculation-intensive. Time management was the biggest challenge. Several students found the paper lengthy despite moderate difficulty. Calculus, Probability, Vectors & 3D Geometry, Matrices & Determinants, Integration, Linear Programming, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra Students said many questions were lengthy and tricky.
GAT (General Aptitude Test) Moderate to Tough The GK section dominated the paper and was tougher than expected. Quant and LR were comparatively manageable. GK/GS: Awards, Books & Authors, Rivers, Basic Science, Current Affairs, Japan Paralympic Gold Medal 2024 Quant: Percentage, Average, SI-CI, Profit & Loss, Speed-Time-Distance, Geometry, Probability, Trigonometry Logical Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Direction, Clocks, Calendar, Alpha-Numeric Series, Non-Verbal Reasoning Students found GK difficult due to unexpected current affairs and static GK questions. Quant and LR were moderate.

CUET UG May 14 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Overall Difficulty Key Topics Asked Student Reaction
Geography Easy to Moderate Population, Outsourcing, Spatial Organisation, Transport & Airports, Railway Zones, Urban Settlements, Malthus Theory, Synthetic Study, Gondwana Coalfield, Tuticorin Port The paper was considered doable with a pattern similar to previous shifts
General Aptitude Test (GAT) Moderate
  • GK/GS: Gandhian Movements, Mahajanpadas, Slogan of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Brahmaputra River, Earthquake, etc.
  • Reasoning: coding-decoding, calendar, Direction, Problem based on Alphabet, Classification, series, blood relation, etc.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic Mean, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Mensuration, P&C, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, etc.
 Balanced paper with higher weightage to GK/GS
English Easy to Moderate Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms-Antonyms, Para Jumbles, Grammar, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms & Phrases, Error Detection Students found English lengthy but manageable
Biology Moderate Genetics, Human Physiology, Ecology, Biotechnology, Reproduction, Evolution, Plant Physiology, Human Health & Diseases Mostly NCERT-based and concept-oriented paper

CUET UG May 13 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Key Topics Asked Student Feedback
English Moderate Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Idioms & Phrases, Error Detection, Sentence Rearrangement, Figures of Speech RC passages were lengthy but manageable. The vocabulary section was slightly tricky.
Accountancy / Book Keeping Moderate Partnership Accounts, Goodwill Valuation, Cash Flow Statement, Issue of Shares, Ratio Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis Numerical questions were calculation-based and slightly time-consuming. The partnership chapter had high weightage.
Business Studies Easy to Moderate Principles of Management, Marketing, Staffing, Business Environment, Case Studies Mostly NCERT-based direct questions. Case-study questions were manageable.
Economics / Business Economics Moderate to Difficult Macroeconomics, National Income, Balance of Payments, Indian Economic Development, Government Budget Macroeconomics carried maximum weightage. Some conceptual and assertion-reason questions were tricky.
Computer Science / Informatics Practices Moderate SQL Queries, Python Output Questions, Networking, Data Structures Programming output questions were moderate; theory questions were straightforward.
History Moderate Nationalism, Harappan Civilisation, Revolt of 1857, Constitutional Developments Questions were NCERT-oriented with some analytical options.
Political Science Easy to Moderate Cold War, Indian Politics Since Independence, Globalisation, UN Direct NCERT questions dominated the paper.
Sociology Easy Social Institutions, Globalisation & Social Change, Indian Society Mostly factual and straightforward questions.
General Test Moderate Static GK, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Current Affairs Static GK had higher weightage; the reasoning section was time-consuming.

CUET UG May 13 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Overall Difficulty Key Highlights Important Topics Asked Question Pattern / Trends
English Moderate Paper was lengthy because of long options and RC-based approach created time pressure for many students Rearrangement, Active & Passive Voice, Vocabulary, Adjectives, Phrasal Verbs, Tenses, Figures of Speech, Idioms (Waterloo), Poetry Extract, Homophones Match the following, Fill in the blanks, Statement-based questions, RCs from Rajasthani Painting and Artificial Intelligence
History Easy to Moderate Mostly NCERT-based factual and timeline-oriented questions Harappan Phase timeline, Mahajanpadas, Ashoka’s Inscriptions, Vijayanagara Empire, Amarnayaka System, Foreign Travellers, Framing of Constitution, Drafting Committee, Revolt of 1857, Al Biruni Timeline-based, Location-based, Match the following, Assertion/statement type
Business Studies Moderate NCERT definitions and sequence-based questions had noticeable weightage Functions of Management, Motivation, Trading Procedure, Money Market Instruments Sequence-based questions, Conceptual definitions, NCERT line-based questions
Political Science Easy to Moderate Around 10–15 direct one-liner questions; current affairs linkage through treaties and organizations USSR Declaration, J&K War, Shimla Agreement, Indus Water Treaty, Tashkent Agreement, Congress Split, North-East States Formation, WTO, SAFTA Match the following, Chronology, Statement-based questions
Economics Moderate Macroeconomics dominated the paper while Microeconomics had comparatively fewer questions National Income, Money & Banking, Budget, GDP Deflator, Balance of Payments, Foreign Exchange, Rural Sector, India-China-Pakistan Comparative Development Case-study questions, Theory-based conceptual questions, Numerical/concept mix
Geography Easy to Moderate Fewer one-liner questions compared to previous trends Population Distribution, Growth, Current Fallow Land, Climate, Semi-Cluster Settlements, Mining, Watershed Management Conceptual and application-based questions, Statement-based questions

CUET UG May 12 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Key Topics Asked Student Feedback
English Moderate Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Rearrangement RCs were manageable, but the vocabulary was slightly tricky
Physics Easy to Moderate Current Electricity, Ohm’s Law, Wheatstone Bridge, Electromagnetic Induction Theory-based paper with around 15–20 numericals
Mathematics Moderate to Difficult Calculus, Probability, Linear Programming, Vector 3D, Relations & Functions Lengthy and time-consuming, Calculus had tricky questions
Accountancy / Book Keeping Moderate to Difficult Partnership, Shares & Debentures, Goodwill, Revaluation Numerical questions were calculation-heavy
Economics / Business Economics Moderate to Difficult Indian Economic Development, Microeconomics, Macro Concepts Conceptual and application-based questions dominated
Business Studies Easy to Moderate Principles of Management, Marketing, Business Environment Mostly NCERT-based direct questions
Computer Science / Informatics Practices Moderate Python, SQL, Networking, Data Handling Balanced paper with direct coding concepts
Political Science Easy to Moderate Constitution, Rights, Contemporary Politics Mostly direct NCERT questions
History Moderate Harappan Civilization, Ashoka, Map-Based Questions Factual and chronology-based questions appeared
Sociology Easy Social Institutions, Change & Development Direct conceptual questions from NCERT
General Test (GAT) Moderate Current Affairs, Quant, Logical Reasoning Current Affairs had a higher weightage

CUET UG May 12 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Difficulty Level Important Topics Asked Student Reaction
English Easy to Moderate Reading Comprehension (Factual & Narrative), Vocabulary, Rearrangement, Poetic Devices, Phrasal Verbs, Tenses, Figure of Speech, Prepositions The grammar section was lengthy but manageable; the vocabulary was slightly difficult
Business Studies Easy Principles of Management, Types of Plans, Organising, Staffing, Controlling Process, Business Environment Mostly direct NCERT-based questions
Economics Moderate National Income Accounting, Money & Banking, Budget, Balance of Payments, Indifference Curve, LPG Reforms, Comparative Development (India-China-Pakistan) Numerical and conceptual questions were balanced
General Test (GT) Moderate Mensuration, Statistics, Probability, Permutation & Combination, Time-Speed-Distance, Compound Interest, Ratio, LCM & HCF, Static GK Static GK had higher weightage; the Quant section was time-consuming
Computer Science / Informatics Practices Easy to Moderate Python Programming, SQL Queries, Database Management, Networking Basics Coding and database questions were direct
Political Science Moderate Indian Constitution, Rights, Federalism, Political Parties, International Relations Assertion-reason questions required careful reading
History Moderate National Movement, Modern Indian History, Important Congress Sessions, Constitutional Developments Mostly NCERT-based with a few analytical questions
Sociology Moderate Globalisation, Social Institutions, Change & Development, Demographic Structure Conceptual questions dominated
Accountancy Moderate Partnership Accounts, Journal Entries, Ratios, Cash Flow Statement, Shares & Debentures Numericals were lengthy but formula-based

CUET UG May 11 Shift 2 Paper Analysis

Subject Overall Difficulty Level Key Highlights / Topics Asked Student Reaction
English Moderate to Easy Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar-based questions, RC passages with factual and narrative themes Most students found grammar easy, but vocabulary was slightly tricky
Accountancy / Book Keeping Moderate Theory-based questions, journal entries, ratios, partnership accounts Numerical questions were manageable but lengthy
Business Studies Moderate to Easy Principles of Management, Marketing, Business Environment, Case-study questions NCERT-based and direct questions dominated
Computer Science / Informatics Practices Easy to Moderate Python programming, SQL queries, database concepts, networking basics Students found coding questions straightforward
Economics / Business Economics Moderate National Income, Demand & Supply, Macro Economics, Indian Economy Combination of conceptual and application-based questions
History Moderate Modern Indian History, National Movement, important dates and events Some assertion-reasoning questions were time-consuming
Political Science Easy to Moderate Indian Constitution, Rights, Political Parties, International Relations Mostly NCERT-based direct questions
Sociology Moderate Social Institutions, Change & Development, Globalisation Conceptual questions required careful reading

CUET UG May 11 Shift 1 Paper Analysis

Subject Overall Difficulty Key Highlights
English Moderate Reading comprehension and vocabulary were lengthy; grammar questions were moderate.
Accountancy Easy to Moderate Mostly NCERT-based; partnership and shares chapters had higher weightage.
Business Studies Easy Direct theory-based questions; many case-study and assertion-reason questions.
Economics Moderate Macro economics and national income numericals dominated; some chronology-based IED questions.
History Moderate NCERT-focused with more modern history and source-based questions.
Political Science Easy to Moderate Constitution, rights, and international relations topics were important.
Chemistry Moderate to Difficult Physical chemistry numericals were time-consuming; a few questions felt beyond the NCERT level.
Geography / Geology Moderate Map-based and conceptual questions were asked in human and Indian geography.

CUET 2025 Paper Analysis

The CUET 2025 May 15 paper was of moderate difficulty, and all subjects except English and Aptitude were easy. Subjects like Economics and the General Test require conceptual clarity and good time management. The paper required concepts to be understood rather than memorised, and students who knew the basics performed better.

CUET UG May 27th Paper Analysis

The CUET UG May 27th Shift 1 and Shift 2 exams were of a moderate difficulty level, with the same exam pattern as in previous shifts. Students found the exam to be easily attempted in the given period. 

  • In GAT, the exam was unexpected as around 40 questions were from the section of quants, making it a bit lengthy, with most of the numerical-based questions, around 5 questions were from Current Affairs, and 5 questions were from the section of reasoning. 

  • In Maths, the exam was comparatively easier than other shifts, as it was mostly NCERT-based, the questions were directly from the syllabus with no changes and the concept-based questions were also asked. 
  • In English, the exam was of a moderate to easy difficulty level. 3 Reading Comprehensions were asked in the exam, 3-4 questions were Grammar-Based and One-word, Idioms phases and Vocabulary questions were asked as well. 

CUET UG May 23rd Paper Analysis

The CUET UG May 23rd Shift 1 and Shift 2 were conducted for GAT, English, History, Economics, and Mathematics. The overall difficulty level of CUET UG May 23rd was moderate. The Questions were mostly NCERT-based and from the syllabus.

  • The GAT Exam was a bit lengthy as it had an equal number of questions from Quants and General Knowledge, making it a bit time-consuming as well. There were fewer questions from reasoning, and in history, questions were related to years.

  • In English, the overall difficulty level was easy to moderate. 3 passages were there in the exam, 9-10 questions were related to rearrangement and grammar questions related to tenses, verbs, and prepositions were asked. 
  • In History, the overall difficulty level was moderate, 2 passages were asked in the paper, the questions were asked based on chronological order, movement-related questions and years. 

CUET UG May 22nd Paper Analysis

The CUET UG May 22nd Shift 1 and Shift 2 exam is conducted for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Business Studies, Accountancy, History, Economics, and English. The Overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate, with the same topics asked in previous shifts.

  • In the Physics Exam, direct formula-based questions and conceptual questions made it a moderate difficulty level.
  • In Chemistry, the major questions were theory-based, and around 5 numerical questions were there.
  • In Mathematics, the exam was time-consuming as the questions were lengthy, major questions were from Calculus, Probability and matrix.
  • In Accounts, there were no case study questions, and choices were there in the question paper in the computerised accounting section. 
  • In History, questions related to the year were asked, picture-based questions were also asked, and questions related to dates. The overall difficulty was moderate. 
  • In Economics, the exam was of an easy to moderate difficulty level, the major questions related to consumer equilibrium, Indifference Curve, demand function and price determination. Numerical-based questions of elasticity were asked. 

CUET UG May 21st Paper Analysis 

The CUET UG May 21st Exam was conducted for GAT, Political Science, English, History, Physics and Sociology. The overall difficulty level of CUET UG May 21st Shift 1 and Shift 2 was moderately difficult.

  • In GAT Exam was moderate to tough, as the major questions were asked from the section of Quants section.
  • In Political Science, the exam was easy, the questions for the match the following and one words were asked along with case studies as well.
  • In English, the exam was moderately difficult: there were 3-4 passages in the exam, making it a bit time-consuming, along with other grammar-related questions. 
  • In History, the exam was easy as it was completely NCERT-based, no questions were out of NCERT, and no map-related questions were asked. 
  • In Physics, the exam was of easy to moderate difficulty level, it was a bit time-consuming, as there were around 11-12 numerical questions in the physics exam, and major questions were from Current electricity, momentum and electromagnetic waves. 

CUET UG May 20th  Paper Analysis 

The CUET UG May 20th Shift-1 and Shift-2 exams were conducted for GAT, English, Fine Arts, History, and Politics. As per the initial reactions, both shifts were moderately difficult, the fine arts exams were easy, and all the questions were from the syllabus. 

  • In GAT, the exam was of a moderate difficulty level, and the major questions were from the quants and current affairs. There were around 15 questions from the General knowledge, and in quants, major questions were from ratio, statistics, and probability. 

  • In English, the exam was of an easy to moderate difficulty level, the comprehensive section was easy, and mostly questions from vocabulary were covered. There were 3 passages, rearrangement and grammar questions were easy. 
  • In History, major questions were map-based, more questions were from Book 2, and questions based on chronological order were asked. 
  • In Politics, the exam was easy, including different questions from articles and schedules. The Major sections of Part 3 were asked in the exam. 

CUET UG May 19th Paper Analysis 

The CUET UG May 19th Shift 1 and Shift 2 were of a moderate difficulty level, the questions were of the same pattern, and from the syllabus itself. 

  • In Sociology, the exam was easy, including questions from Family relations, friendships, different articles, and tribes, which were mainly from the NCERT itself. 
  • In GAT, the exam was of moderate to hard difficulty level as the major questions were from the Quants Sections, which were around 20-25 majorly including trigonometry and cylinder questions, from reasoning, there were only 5-6 questions, and from G.K., the questions were asked from the states & rivers. 
  • In English, the exam was of an easy to moderate difficulty level, there were 3 passages, making it more lengthy, and questions on rearranging were also asked. 
  • In Physics, the exam was of a moderate difficulty level as it was formula-based, including 15-18 questions from numericals and 30-32 questions from theory. The questions were similar to those in previous papers. 
  • In Chemistry, the paper was of moderate to tough difficulty level, and the questions were mainly from the NCERT and formula-based. 

CUET UG May 17th Paper Analysis 

As per the initial Feedback, the CUET UG May 17th Shift 1 and Shift 2 both were of a moderate difficulty level.

  • In the GAT Exam, there were more GK Questions from history and scientific names, also, there were not many questions from Current Affairs.
  • In Maths, the exam was direct but more time-consuming with more questions from Part 2 mathematics, and around 3-4 questions were from integration, 5 questions were from matrix, and 3 questions were from relations & functions.
  • In Accounts, the exam was more theoretical with more case study questions, and 4-5 questions were asked from computerized accounting. 

CUET UG May 16th Paper Analysis 

  • In GAT, questions were mixed from polity and current affairs, questions related to books and their authors were also asked, and for the reasoning sections, questions were related to missing numbers. 

  • In Biology, the exam was of a moderate difficulty level, and the questions were asked on biotechnology, reproduction, genetics, and ecology.  Questions were not direct and were a bit twisted. Out of 50, 3 questions were out of the syllabus as well. 

  • In Mathematics, questions were a bit tricky, and it was of a moderate difficulty level. From integration, Match the following questions were asked along with the case studies, and a few questions were also asked from the matrix. 
  • In Physics, there were around 7-8 numerical questions that were asked directly from the NCERT. The Questions were mainly theory and application-based. 
  • In Geography, the overall difficulty level was easy to moderate; some of the questions were related to MAP Solving, and the majority of the questions were asked from the Primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. 

CUET UG May 15th Shift 1 Paper Analysis

  • CUET UG 2025 General Aptitude test- The Question Paper pattern for this shift was different from previous ones as the majority of the questions were asked from Quants, with fewer questions from reasoning and G.K., and no questions were from history.
  • CUET UG 2025 Mathematics: The Mathematics paper was of a moderate difficulty level and was a bit lengthy, with 3 questions from integration, 2 from probability, and 4 from matrices.
  • CUET UG 2025 Business Studies: The Business Studies exam was comparatively easier than other exams, and a few questions were there to match the following.
  • CUET UG 2025 Accountancy: The Accountancy exam was also moderate with sufficient time in this shift; 3 questions were from computer accounting. case studies questions were there from shares & partnerships, and 20 questions from theory.
  • CUET UG 2025 Economics: The Exam was moderate to hard difficulty level, with questions mainly from microeconomics and consumer equilibrium.

CUET UG May 14th Shift 2 Paper Analysis

  • CUET UG 2025 General Aptitude test- In the GAT, most of the questions were asked from General knowledge, and the exam was of a moderate difficulty level, including some tricky questions from History, politics, the G-20 Summit, and about famous books and their authors.
  • CUET UG 2025 Accounts: The Accountancy exam was of an easy to moderate difficulty level, some of the questions were from Computing accounting, and the questions were from the syllabus
  • CUET UG 2025 New Media: The New Media exam was easy, and the questions were directly from the syllabus
  • CUET UG 2025 English: The English exam was of a moderate difficulty level. The vocabulary questions, rearranging questions, and comprehension questions were easy to understand.
  • CUET UG 2025 Mathematics: The Mathematics exam was of an easy to moderate level, some of the questions were from matrices, and factual questions were also there.

CUET UG May 14th Shift 1 Paper Analysis

  • CUET UG 2025 Biology: 70% of students found the balanced questions in biology, whereas 30% of students struggled with time management.
  • CUET UG 2025 Chemistry: In the Chemistry exam, 60% of students found the paper moderately difficult, and 40% of students faced lengthy questions.
  • CUET UG 2025 General Aptitude Test: 80% of students rated the GAT as easy to moderate, whereas 20% of students found the tricky questions in the quantitative section.
  • CUET UG 2025 Mathematics: The Mathematics exam was moderately difficult and a bit lengthy. It consisted of numerical-based questions, and most of the questions were from the NCERT.
  • CUET UG 2025 Physics: The Physics exam was of an easy to moderate difficulty level with a mix of concept and numerical-based questions, which were mainly from NCERT.
  • CUET UG 2025 Physical Education: As per the majority of students, the physical education exam was easy, with a few questions from the previous year’s papers.
CUET General Aptitude Test Question Paper 2025
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CUET UG Exam Pattern

The CUET UG 2025 will be held in CBT Mode for admission to undergraduate courses in more than 250 participating universities.

Candidates can select up to 5 subjects, including 13 languages, 23 discipline-specific subjects, and the General Aptitude Test.

Component Details
Total Subjects Offered 37 (13 Languages + 23 Domain Subjects + 1 General Aptitude Test)
Subjects to Choose Up to 5 subjects
Questions per Subject 50 MCQs with every question mandatory to attempt
Marking Scheme +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
Exam Mode CBT Mode
Duration 45 to 60 minutes per subject (may vary per slot or subject)

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CUET Paper Analysis 2025 (Expected)

As per the previous year's CUET UG Paper Analysis, the CUET UG 2025 is expected to be of a moderate difficulty level, with most questions based on NCERT from the domain subjects. The CUET UG Paper Analysis of previous years shows that subject-wise difficulty varies by slot, making normalization important.

Here is the expected CUET UG paper analysis for each major subject, including difficulty and major topics.

CUET UG Paper Analysis: English

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Reading Comprehension Easy
  • Factual
  • Literary
  • Narrative Passages
Vocabulary Easy
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • One-word Substitution
Grammar & Usage Easy
  • Tenses
  • Prepositions
  • Sentence Correction
Verbal Ability Easy
  • Para-jumbles
  • Sentence Rearrangement

CUET UG Paper Analysis: General Test

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Logical Reasoning Moderate
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relation
  • Series
Quantitative Aptitude Moderate
  • Profit & Loss
  • SI & CI
  • Ratio
  • Data Interpretation
General Knowledge Easy–Moderate
  • Static GK (Geography, Polity)
  • Current Affairs
Analytical Skills Moderate
  • Puzzle
  • Syllogism
  • Assumptions

CUET UG Paper Analysis: Maths

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Algebra Moderate
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Matrices & Determinants
Calculus Tough
  • Limits
  • Differentiation
  • Integration
Coordinate Geometry Moderate
  • Straight Line
  • Circle
  • Parabola
Probability & Statistics Moderate
  • Mean
  • Variance
  • Binomial Distribution
Vectors & 3D Moderate
  • Vector Algebra
  • Line & Plane Equations

CUET UG Paper Analysis: Physics

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Mechanics Tough
  • Newton's Laws
  • Work-Energy
  • Rotational Motion
Thermodynamics Moderate
  • Heat Transfer
  • First Law
Electricity & Magnetism Moderate
  • Current
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • AC
Modern Physics Easy–Moderate
  • Atomic Structure
  • Dual Nature of Matter
Optics Moderate
  • Reflection
  • Refraction
  • Lenses

CUET UG Paper Analysis: Biology

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Cell Biology Easy–Moderate
  • Cell Structure
  • Organelles
Genetics & Evolution Moderate
  • Mendel’s Laws
  • Evolution Theories
Human Physiology Moderate
  • Digestive
  • Circulatory
  • Nervous Systems
Plant Physiology Moderate
  • Photosynthesis
  • Respiration in Plants
Ecology Easy–Moderate
  • Ecosystem
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation

CUET UG Paper Analysis: Accountancy

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Financial Accounting Moderate
  • Journal
  • Ledger
  • Trial Balance
Partnership Accounts Tough
  • Admission
  • Retirement
  • Dissolution
Company Accounts Tough
  • Issue of Shares/Debentures
  • Redemption
Financial Statement Analysis Easy–Moderate
  • Ratio Analysis
  • Cash Flow

CUET UG Paper Analysis: Economics

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Microeconomics Moderate
  • Demand
  • Supply
  • Market Equilibrium
Macroeconomics Moderate
  • National Income
  • Budget
  • Banking
Indian Economic Development Easy–Moderate
  • Poverty
  • Unemployment
  • LPG Reforms

CUET UG Paper Analysis: History

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Ancient India Moderate
  • Harappan Civilization
  • Mauryan Empire
Medieval India Moderate
  • Delhi Sultanate
  • Mughal Administration
Modern India Tough
  • Revolt of 1857
  • National Movement
  • Partition

CUET UG Paper Analysis: Political Science

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Indian Constitution Easy–Moderate
  • Fundamental Rights
  • DPSP
Political Theories Moderate
  • Sovereignty
  • Liberty
  • Justice
Indian Politics (Post-Independence) Moderate
  • Emergency
  • Coalition Era
  • Elections
Comparative Politics Moderate
  • Types of Governments
  • UN & International Org.

CUET UG Paper Analysis: Business Studies

Section Expected Difficulty Key Topics
Principles of Management Easy–Moderate
  • Fayol
  • Taylor
  • Planning & Organising
Business Environment Easy
  • Economic Policies
  • Globalisation
Marketing & Finance Moderate
  • Functions of Marketing
  • Capital Structure
Human Resource Management Moderate
  • Staffing
  • Recruitment
  • Appraisal

Is the CUET paper hard or easy?

The Difficulty level of CUET UG differs based on subjects and candidate background.

According to previous years’ CUET UG Paper Analysis, the Language and General Test sections were typically easy, whereas Maths, Physics, and Accountancy were comparatively more difficult.

As the paper is mostly based on the NCERT Class 12 syllabus, well-prepared students find it easy to attempt.

CUET UG Expected Difficulty Level

Subject Expected Difficulty Level Remarks
English Language Easy The language exam is mostly comprehension and vocabulary-based
General Test (GT) Easy–Moderate It includes logical and numerical reasoning along with basic GK.
Mathematics Moderate–Tough It will mainly be conceptual and calculation-based.
Physics Moderate–Tough It will include Numerical and formula-driven questions.
Biology Moderate It will be Memory-based and NCERT-oriented
Accountancy Tough The Journal entries and partnership accounts can be difficult
Economics Moderate Including Theory and application of graphs/data
History/Pol. Science Moderate It will be theory-based and require strong memory.
Business Studies Easy–Moderate It mainly includes NCERT-based material with direct application

Is GT difficult in CUET?

No, the General Test in CUET is usually easy to moderate. As per the CUET UG Paper analysis, simple questions from Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Knowledge are mostly related to Class 10-level material. With proper practice, most students can score well in this section.

CUET UG Paper Analysis of Past 3 Years (2024-2022)

Since the CUET UG 2025 started in 2022, CUET UG Paper Analysis has changed format, toughness, and subject matter.

With each year passing, the challenges for the students have also differed depending on the number of subjects opted for, the timing of slots, and the complexity of the subject.

  • English achieved more than 80% accuracy among top scorers in all the years, and Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary were the top-scoring sections.
  • Math and Accountancy were the lowest in mean scores, with students finding it medium to difficult, as it was more calculation-based with conceptual questions.
  • In 2024, Physics and Chemistry MCQs had MCQs with greater numerical problems, with approximately 35–40% of questions involving direct application of NCERT formulas.

Previous Year CUET UG Paper Analysis

Year Overall Difficulty Highlights Student Feedback
2024 Moderate It was NCERT-based with lengthy questions in domain subjects, and English & GT were comparatively scoring. There were some Concerns over variation in slots and difficulty
2023 Easy–Moderate The exam was balanced with English & GT being easy, and the science subjects were difficult. Doing Time Management was important, and there were high scores.
2022 Moderate–Tough It was the First year of CUET with some technical glitches and tougher domain questions As it was new their were mixed reactions as per the format and pressure of the exam.

CUET UG 2025 Topic-Wise Weighage

CUET UG 2025 will follow an NCERT Class 12-based syllabus for domain subjects, with questions spread across core topics.

Considering past year trends (2022–2024), certain topics always have a higher weightage and are important for scoring.

CUET UG Expected Topic Wise Weightage 2025

Subject High-Weight Topics Weightage (%)
General Test Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude 50–60%
GK & Current Affairs 30–35%
English Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar 75–80%
Mathematics Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry 60–70%
Physics Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Modern Physics. 50-60%
Biology Genetics, Physiology, Cell Biology 60–70%
Economics Macro & Microeconomics, Indian Eco. Development 100%

Which is the hardest subject in CUET?

The Subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, and Accountancy are considered the most difficult in CUET UG because of their conceptual complexity, number intensity, and time-consuming problem-solving skills.

These sections have consistently lower average scores and demand good fundamentals and quickness to score well.

CUET Paper Pattern Change 2025: What Has NTA Updated This Year?

The NTA has made certain changes in the CUET UG 2025 exam pattern to simplify the examination process and to make it fairer.

The summary of important changes is listed below:

Component CUET UG 2024 CUET UG 2025
Total Subjects Offered 63 37 (13 Languages, 23 Domain Subjects, 1 General Test)
Subjects per Candidate Up to 6 Up to 5
Exam Mode CBT CBT
Exam Duration Varied 60 minutes per subject
Questions per Subject 50 MCQs(40 Attempt) 50 MCQs
Marks per Subject 250 250
Total Maximum Marks 1500 (6 subjects) 1250 (5 subjects)
Subject Selection Flexibility Based on Class 12 subjects Any subject, irrespective of Class 12 background
Discontinued Subjects N/A Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics

CUET Previous Year Question Paper PDF

Candidates can check CUET UG previous year question papers for better preparation and paper analysis.

Question Paper
CUET UG 2024 Question Paper
CUET UG 2023 Question Paper
CUET UG 2022 Question Paper

CUET UG 2025 Marks Vs Rank

As each subject in CUET is of 250 marks and students can select upto 5 subjects, so the total maximum marks are 1250.

The marks vs rank relation is based on various parameters like subject difficulty level, slot-wise fluctuation, and the NTA normalization procedure.

CUET UG 2025 Expected Marks Vs Rank

  • In CUET UG 2024, more than 19,000 students achieved more than 1000 marks (out of 1250), and normalization caused some students to fall below the expected percentile Ranks.
  • A score of 1150+ generally corresponds to a 99.5+ percentile, providing a competitive advantage for BA (Hons), B.Com, and BBA courses in top DU colleges.
  • The Score of 900-1100 has maximum candidate density, and even a 10-mark variation was essential for changing rank by 500–1000 positions
CUET Marks (Out of 1250) Expected Percentile Expected Rank Range
1200 – 1250 99.9 – 100 Top 100
1150 – 1199 99.5 – 99.8 100 – 500
1100 – 1149 99.0 – 99.4 500 – 1,500
1000 – 1099 97 – 98.9 1,500 – 5,000
900 – 999 94 – 96.9 5,000 – 12,000
800 – 899 90 – 93.9 12,000 – 20,000+
Below 800 Below 90 20,000 and above

CUET 2024 Exam Analysis

The CUET 2024 Subject-wise Exam Analysis is now available Exam in the following table:  

Subject Difficulty Level
CUET May 24 Exam Analysis 
CUET KTPI Exam Analysis                  Easy to Moderate
CUET Mass Media Exam Analysis                  Easy to Moderate
CUET Environmental Studies Exam Analysis                  Easy to Moderate
CUET Performing Arts Exam Analysis                  Easy to Moderate
CUET Engineering Graphics Exam Analysis                  Easy to Moderate
CUET Tourism Exam Analysis                  Easy to Moderate
CUET May 22 Exam Analysis 
CUET Computer Science Exam Analysis                Easy to Moderate
CUET Entrepreneurship Exam Analysis                Easy to Moderate
CUET Home Science Exam Analysis                Easy to Moderate
CUET Teaching Aptitude Exam Analysis                Easy to Moderate
CUET Anthropology Exam Analysis                Easy to Moderate
CUET Legal Studies Exam Analysis                Easy to Moderate
CUET May 21 Exam Analysis 
CUET Agriculture Exam Analysis              Easy to Moderate
CUET Fine Arts Exam Analysis              Easy to Moderate
CUET Psychology Exam Analysis              Easy to Moderate
CUET Fashion Studies Exam Analysis              Easy to Moderate
CUET May 18 Exam Analysis 
CUET History Exam Analysis            Easy to Moderate
CUET Political Science Exam Analysis            Easy to Moderate
CUET Sociology Exam Analysis            Easy to Moderate
CUET May 17 Exam Analysis 
CUET Geography Exam Analysis   Easy to Moderate
CUET Physical Education Exam Analysis   Easy to Moderate
CUET Business Studies Exam Analysis   Easy to Moderate
CUET Accountancy Exam Analysis   Moderate to Hard
CUET May 16 Exam Analysis 
CUET Economics Exam Analysis      Moderate to Hard
CUET Hindi Exam Analysis        Easy
CUET Physics Exam Analysis          Easy to Moderate
CUET Mathematics Exam Analysis            Easy to Moderate
CUET May 15 Exam Analysis 
CUET Chemistry Exam Analysis  Moderate to Hard
CUET Biology Exam Analysis Easy to Moderate
CUET English Exam Analysis Easy
CUET General Test Exam Analysis Easy to Moderate

CUET Sociology Paper Analysis 2024

Particulars CUET Sociology Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  To be Updated
High Weightage Chapters in General Test To be Updated
Time aspect To be Updated

CUET Political Science Paper Analysis 2024

Particulars CUET Political Science Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Easy to Moderate
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Indian Foreign Policy, Soviet Union
Time aspect Doable

CUET History Paper Analysis 2024

Particulars CUET History Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Easy to Moderate
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Colonialism and Rural Society, Colonialism and Indian Towns
Time aspect Doable

CUET Accountancy Paper Analysis 2024

Particulars CUET Accountancy Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Easy to Moderate
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Cash Flow Statements, Reconstitution of Partnership
 
Time aspect Doable

CUET Business Studies Paper Analysis 2024

Particulars CUET Business Studies Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Moderate to Hard
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Nature and Significance of Management, Principles of Management
Time aspect Doable

CUET Physical Education Paper Analysis 2024

Particulars CUET Physical Education Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Easy to Moderate
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Training Methods, Health Education & Health Problems
Time aspect Doable

CUET Geography Paper Analysis 2024

CUET Geography paper is now concluded. It was conducted in the first shift of the CUET May 17 Exam from 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM. CUET 2024 Geography paper's difficulty was Easy to Moderate. Student Reactions suggest that a number of questions were asked from World Geography. 

Particulars CUET Physics Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Easy to Moderate
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Calculus, Algebra and Differential Equations 
Time aspect Doable

CUET Mathematics Paper Analysis 2024

Particulars CUET Physics Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Easy to Moderate
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Calculus, Algebra and Differential Equations 
Time aspect Doable

CUET Physics Paper Analysis 2024

CUET Physics paper is now concluded. It was conducted in the third shift of the CUET May 16 Exam from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. CUET Physics paper's difficulty was Easy to Moderate. Students' reactions suggest that NTA took the difficulty level up a notch from last year.  DownloadPhysics Paper PDF here

Particulars CUET Physics Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Easy to Moderate
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Optics, Current and Electricity, Alternating Current
Time aspect Doable

CUET Hindi Paper Analysis 2024

CUET Hindi paper is now concluded. It was conducted in the second shift of CUET May 16 Exam from 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM. CUET Hindi paper was easy and students were able to attempt the most number of questions. Notably some questions were asked from previous session too.  Download Hindi Paper PDF here

Particulars CUET Hindi Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Easy
High Weightage Chapters in General Test लोकोक्तियां, विलोमार्थी शब्द व पर्यायवाची शब्द, महत्वपूर्ण कवियों एवं लेखकों की कृतियाँ 
Time aspect Doable

CUET Economics Paper Analysis 2024

The CUET 2024 Economics Paper of May 16 is now concluded. According to initial student reactions, the paper was moderate to hard. The exam difficultly level was more hard than the 12th Economics board's paper and the type of questions were more theoretical. NTA conducted CUET 2024 Economics exam in Shift 1A from 10 AM to 11 AM.Download Economics Paper PDF here

Particulars CUET Economics Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Moderate to Hard
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Microeconomics, More Theoretical Questions
Time aspect Doable

CUET General Test Paper Analysis 2024

CUET  General Test paper is now concluded. It was conducted in the fourth shift of CUET May 15 Exam from 5 PM - 6 PM. CUET General Test paper was easy and students were able to attempt the most number of questions Download General Test Paper PDF here

Particulars CUET Biology Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of General Test  Easy
High Weightage Chapters in General Test Current Affairs, GK, Logical and Reasoning
Time aspect Doable

CUET English Paper Analysis 2024

CUET English paper is now concluded. It was conducted in the third shift of CUET May 15 Exam from 3 PM - 3:45 PM. Notably this the paper with the most registrations. Initial impression by students suggests that the CUET English paper was easy. A lot of questions were asked from the antonyms and synonyms section. Moreover, unseen passage was a little tricky and time consuming. Download English Paper PDF here

Particulars CUET English Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of English Easy
High Weightage Chapters in English Antonyms and Synonyms, Unseen Passage
Time aspect Doable

CUET Biology Paper Analysis 2024

CUET Biology paper is now concluded. It took place in the second shift of May 15 from 12:15 PM - 1 PM. Initial impression suggests that the CUET Biology paper was easy to moderate with all the questions from NCERT. Notably, some questions were from the deleted chapters of NCERT. Download Biology Paper PDF here

Particulars CUET Biology Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of Biology Easy to Moderate
High Weightage Chapters in Biology Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare and Reproduction
Time aspect Doable

CUET Chemistry Paper Analysis 2024

The CUET Chemistry Exam took place in the first shift from 10AM - 11AM. The Question Paper consisted of 50 questions (40 to be attempted) carrying 5 marks each. According to student reactions, most of the questions were from inorganic chemistry. Physical Chemistry questions were easier than organic and inorganic chemistry. There were a total of 10 numericals in the CUET Chemistry Question Paper, the rest of the questions were mostly conceptually based. Download Chemistry Paper PDF here

Particulars CUET Chemistry Paper Analysis 2024
Difficulty Level of Chemistry Moderate to Hard
High Weightage Chapters in Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acid, Haloalkanes and Halorenes, d- and f-block elements
Time aspect Doable

CUET 2023 Exam Analysis

The CUET 2023 was concluded between May 21 - 31, 2023. The CUET 2023 exam consisted of three sections: general studies, subject-area knowledge, and language test. This section has all the detailed questions and exam Analysis along with segment-wise breakage in terms of weightage and difficulty. Below is a breakdown of each segment. The below segmentation will help students organise their strategies for the impending preparations and will also provide a brief overview of CUET 2023.

Section 1 CUET Exam Analysis

Students have rated CUET 2023 Section 1, or the Language section, as easy. The majority of the students chose English as their language paper. There were direct questions on reading comprehension in the exam. A portion of the queries relied on vocabulary. The questions were divided into four categories: reading comprehension, vocabulary and synonym-antonyms, idioms and phrases, and fundamental grammar-based questions. Grammar questions covered topics such as tenses, types of speech, and active-passive. In this segment, there were not many difficulties for the students. They claimed that answering the questions from the English portion of the CUET 2023 would just require rudimentary preparation and the use of common sense.

Section 2 CUET Exam Analysis

The CUET 2023 subject-wise analysis indicated a moderate to tough difficulty level. The chapters and subject-specific themes are listed below, along with their respective weights.

Physics

The CUET 2023 Physics paper was labelled as moderately difficult by the students. Modern Physics had the highest number of questions in terms of weightage. The table below shows the chapter-wise weightage for your reference.

Topics Weightage of Questions
Electrostatics 5 - 6
Optics 7 - 8
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism 2 - 3
Current Electricity 3 - 4
Electromagnetic Inductions and Alternating Currents 2 - 3
Semiconductor 3 - 4

Note: Some other crucial topics that were included but were of low weightage are tabulated below for your reference,

Atoms and Nuclei Electromagnetic waves
The dual nature of matter and radiation Communications systems

Chemistry

The entire Chemistry syllabus can be broadly classified into Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. The difficulty level of the Chemistry section was moderate. The table below shows the weighting by topic.

Topics Weightage of Questions
Surface Chemistry 3 - 4
Electrochemistry 3 - 4
Chemical Kinetics 4 - 5
Alcohol, Phenol and Ethers 3 - 4
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids 4 - 5
Biomolecules 3 - 4
D and F Block Elements 4 - 5
P Block Elements 3 - 4
Coordination Compounds 5
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen 3 - 4

Note: Some other crucial topics that were included but were of low weightage are tabulated below for your reference,

Haloalkanes & Haloarenes Solid State Polymers
Organic Compounds containing nitrogen Solutions -

Mathematics

The students who appeared for CUET 2023, labeled the Mathematics paper to be moderately difficult. The chapter-wise weightage of the mathematics paper has been tabulated below for your reference,

Topics Weightage of Questions
Vectors 5 - 6
Continuity and Differentiability 4 - 5
Three-dimensional geometry 3 - 4
Linear programming 2 - 3
Probability 3 - 4
Matrices 4 - 5
Integration 3 - 4
Probability Distribution 2 - 3
Differential Equations 2 - 3
Relations and Functions 5 - 6
Three-dimensional geometry 3 - 4
Probability 3 - 4

Note: Some other crucial topics that were included but were of low weightage are tabulated below for your reference,

Application of Integrals Inverse Functions Differential Equations
Relations and Functions Application of Derivatives Integrals and Application
Integrals and Application of Derivatives Inverse Trigo -

Biology

As per the student's analysis, the Biology section was as easy and the chapter-wise weightage has been tabulated below for your reference,

Topics Weightage of Questions
Ecology 5 - 6
Biotechnology 7 - 8
Reproduction 3 - 4
Genetics and Evolution 7 - 8
Biology and Human Welfare 3 - 4

Note: Some other crucial topics that were included but were of low weightage are tabulated below for your reference,

Immunity acquired question Biogas/Gobar Gases name Electrostatic precipitator
Pyramid - aquatic Apiculture case study Vaccine
Human Evolution Case Study Biodiversity Enzymes & Source PCR questions (step arrangement)
Montreal protocol Genetic scientists work to match the following Palindromic sequence

Section 3 CUET Exam Analysis

The General Knowledge section is the third section of the CUET. The degree of difficulty has been classified as moderate. Both static general knowledge and current affairs were included in the questions. The topics included politics, business, literature, accolades, and awards. In addition, there are Quants and Analytical Reasoning questions. Additionally, the Reasoning sections dealt with fundamental concepts like blood relations, and tables. The General Knowledge section covered topics like the Olympics in Tokyo, and Nobel Prize in Literature. A portion of the Static GK's questions focused on geography and politics, while others centered on history.

There were four or five questions in the Numerical and Reasoning sections that ranged in difficulty from moderate to challenging. The math problems required a fair amount of effort and skill. Some of the major sections that were covered in the CUET 2023 question papers have been tabulated below for your reference,

Ratio and Proportion Percentage Data Interpretation
Profit and Loss Geometry Interests
Height and Distance Mensuration -

CUET 2022 Exam Analysis

Candidates who took the CUET 2022 exam reported that the questions were on par with expectations and that the exam was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The exam's degree of difficulty also changed based on the domain subjects. The questions for the Humanities subject were long and time-consuming, according to students who took the exam. However, several applicants who had taken the mathematics test noted that it was challenging to manage their time because there were 40 problems to answer in 45 minutes. Almost every question took more than a minute to solve making it a very time-consuming and lengthy paper.

Section 1 CUET Exam Analysis

The Language section was a mandatory section that every applicant had to choose. Students who sat for the CUET 2022 exam said that the language section was basic and uncomplicated. The reading comprehension, matching the questions, jumbled sentences, and spelling error identification had simple questions.

Section 2 CUET Exam Analysis

As previously mentioned, each subject in the domain-wise section had a different degree of difficulty. One could classify the overall difficulty as moderate. A few of the questions took a long time to answer and required mental clarity and knowledge. The questions were fact-based, case study-based, and multiple-choice.

During the exam, a number of candidates reported experiencing technical difficulties or server issues. Some candidates reported that the exam began late, and others said that their mouse or system stopped working in the middle of the test. Examining this resulted in a delay. Nonetheless, test-takers were given the full exam period because, upon system restoration, the exam's scheduling and duration matched that of its suspension.

Section 3 CUET Exam Analysis

The difficulty level of this section ranged from easy to moderate. Although most applicants thought the questions were simple and achievable, a few thought this section was a little challenging. Students who have not read newspapers regularly or who have not prepared sufficiently for the GK and Current Affairs questions might have found them difficult. Unless specifically stated otherwise in the papers selected, it was not required to attempt the remaining questions on reasoning and numerical ability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. How to analyse CUET Results?

Ans. An effective application for admission into prestigious central institutions across a variety of disciplines is ensured by a good score, which is defined as 650 and above. While a score in the 400–649 range is regarded as mediocre, it might nevertheless lead to admission to respectable Indian universities that acknowledge CUET results.

Ques. Is CUET Paper easy or difficult?

Ans. For candidates who have effectively prepared for CUET 2025, this exam won’t be a difficult one to clear. With dedication and perseverance, every candidate who sits for the exam can clear it.

Ques. Is 400 a good score in CUET?

Ans. The CUET is conducted on an overall score of 800. You have to understand the exam's average and highest scores in order to comprehend what constitutes a strong CUET result. Scores that fall between the range of 400 and 550 is considered a decent one.

Ques. Is 77 a good percentile in CUET?

Ans. To secure admission across top colleges accepting CUET scores usually keeps a cutoff of 80.

Ques. Can I get DU with 540 marks in CUET?

Ans. To qualify for colleges under DU seek a minimum score of 480 out of a potential 800.