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Sahaj Anand Content Writer | Journalism Graduate
Content Writer | Journalism Graduate | Updated On - May 20, 2025
CUET UG 2025 May 19 exam has ended across the country and outside India. The exams will continue till June 3. Check exam live updates, guidelines, question paper and shift-wise analysis here.
National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the Day 5 of CUET UG 2025 on May 19, 2025. CUET UG 2025 is being conducted in computer based test mode at different cities across the country and outside India from May 13 to June 3 in two-three shifts daily.
CUET UG 2025 exam will be conducted across 300 cities at 324 designated exam centres nationwide. The CUET (UG)- 2025 will be conducted in 13 Indian languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu). The duration for each test paper would be 60 minutes.
The Admit Card of CUET UG 2025 from 13th May 2025 to 16th May 2025 has been released on May 10. However, looking at the present prevailing situation, NTA has decided to postpone the CUET (UG)-2025 exam scheduled between 13th May 2025 to 16th May 2025 at some City(ies)/UTs:
CUET UG 2025 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
| CUET Paper | Download PDF |
|---|---|
| CUET 2025 English Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 General Test Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Physics Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Chemistry Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Biology Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Accountancy Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Business Studies Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Hindi Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Mathematics Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Economics Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Geography Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 History Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Political Science Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
| CUET 2025 Sociology Question Paper with Answer Key | Download |
CUET UG 2025 Time Table
NTA will release the CUET UG 2025 date sheet or timetable shortly at official website. The table below will be updated soon after the release of CUET 2025 timetable:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 (Morning) | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 60 Minute (Differs by subject) |
| Shift 2 (Afternoon) | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | |
| Shift 3 (Evening) | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Quick Links:
- CUET UG Official Notice on Exam Postponed in 15 Cities Amid Tension
- CUET UG 2025 Exams Delayed, Exam to Start from May 13 instead of May 8
CUET UG 2025 Exam Pattern
Students can check the CUET exam pattern in terms of the number of questions in each section along with the exam duration here.
| CUET Exam Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|
| Section | Number of Questions | Duration of exam |
| Section IA (Language) | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Section IB | ||
| Section II (Domain Subject) | 50 | |
| Section III (General Aptitude Test) | 50 | |
CUET UG Exam Day Guidelines
You must follow few guidelines before appearing for the exam. According to CUET UG, candidates should follow the dress code, report on time, bring all the required documents, and follow the invigilator's instructions. Candidates can wear light-coloured clothes, half-sleeved shirts or t-shirts with trousers without heavy designs, embroidery, or big buttons. Slippers or sandals are acceptable, and shoes, belts, jewelry, and heels are not.
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Things Allowed in CUET UG 2025 Exam
- Admit Card: A candidate should carry a printed copy of the CUET UG admit card with a clear photo and signature
- Photo ID Proof: The candidate should also bring a valid government-issued ID (Aadhar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)
- Passport-size Photograph: One recent photo (same as uploaded in the application form).
- Transparent Water Bottle: Allowed for hydration (no labels/stickers).
- PwD Certificate (if applicable): It is required for candidates who are claiming PWD Reservation.
- Medical Items (if needed): Personal medications or health-related items with prior approval.
Things Not Allowed in CUET UG 2025 Exam
- Mobile Phones/Smartphones: They are not allowed to prevent cheating and distractions.
- Smartwatches or Electronic Devices: Strictly banned under the protocols of exam security.
- Calculators, Notes, Study Material: Considered unfair and can lead to disqualification.
- Bags, Handbags, Pouches: Not allowed inside exam centers.
- Wallets, Sunglasses: Can delay frisking and are not permitted.
- Jewelry/Accessories: Not allowed as per dress code and security checks.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the Accountancy paper pattern for CUET UG 2025. May 22, 2025 onwards, candidates can now choose between questions from ‘Unit V: Analysis of Financial Statements’ or ‘Optional Unit V: Computerised Accounting System’.
Candidates who appeared for the paper between May 13 and May 16, 2025 will get a chance to either retain their result or re-appear in the revised pattern. NTA will soon announce detailed instructions for opting in.
CUET UG May 19th Shift-1 and Shift-2 exams were conducted for GAT, Sociology, English, Chemistry, and Physics. The Shift 1 and Shift 2 were of a moderate difficulty level, the questions were of the same pattern, and from the syllabus itself.
CUET UG 2025 total marks for each subject are 250 marks. Each CUET subject consists of 50 questions of five marks each, and one mark will be deducted from the total marks for every incorrect answer.
Collegedunia is providing the CUET UG 2025 Question paper with answer key after the completion of every shift. Candidates can download the question paper for free here - Download CUET Question Paper 2025
NTA is conducting the CUET UG 2025 exam from May 13 to Juen 3, 2025. There were no exams on May 17 and 18, 2025. The next exam will be held on May 20.
It is mandatory to carry your CUET UG 2025 admit card, valid photo ID, and a passport-size photo to enter the exam center.
- Also allowed: transparent water bottle, a simple pen, hand sanitizer (50 ml), and mask. Electronic items, bags, and books are strictly prohibited.
Candidates have started entering the CUET UG 2025 May 19 Shift 2 exam from 1 PM. They must be at their seats by 2.30 PM.
The CUET 2025 May 19 Shift 1 exam ended at 12 noon. The overall difficulty level was moderate.
- GAT paper was lengthy and moderately difficult.
- English paper was easy to moderately difficult.
NTA has released the CUET admit card 2025 for May 19 to May 24, 2025 exams on May 15, 2025. Candidates can download the admit card on the official website with their application number and password. Download CUET UG Admit Card 2025
Admit Cards for the remaining examination days shall be issued in due course.
NTA is conducting the CUET 2025 Day 5 exam on May 19, 2025. The exam will be conducted in two shifts – 9 AM to 12 noon and 3 PM to 6 PM. There will be different slots of 60 mins each for each subject.
CUET UG examination is of a moderate difficulty level, but not as difficult as JEE or NEET.
Since it is mainly based on the NCERT Class 12 syllabus, students who have prepared well at the school level can perform well. Competition is high, as more than 14 lakh students appear every year, and the top courses in central universities like DU, BHU, and JNU typically need more than 98–99 percentile.
The revised GAT paper has the sections: General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Mental Ability & Numerical Ability, Reasoning (Quantitative, Logical, & Analytical) and General Science & Environment Literacy. Here is the section-wise weightage:
- General Mental Ability & Numerical Ability: 25%
- Reasoning (Quantitative, Logical & Analytical): 35%
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 20-25%
- General Science & Environment Literacy: 15-20%
| Marks (Out of 250 per Subject) | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| 240 – 250 | 100 |
| 225 – 239 | 99 – 99.9 |
| 200 – 224 | 95 – 98 |
| 175 – 199 | 90 – 94 |
| 150 – 174 | 80 – 89 |
| 125 – 149 | 65 – 79 |
| 100 – 124 | 50 – 64 |
| 75 – 99 | 35 – 49 |
| 50 – 74 | 20 – 34 |
| Below 50 | Below 20 |
In CUET UG May 16th Shift 1, the exam was conducted for GAT, Geography, Politics, English, Economics, Business Studies, and Accountancy.
NTA has opened a portal for PwBD candidates appearing for CUET UG 2025 to submit their scribe details. This portal is open from May 16 (12 PM) to May 19, 2025 (12 PM) and is only accessible to candidates who opted for their own scribe.
CUET UG 2025 May 16 Shift 1 exam ended at 12 noon. Candidates reported that the Economics paper was moderate with more questions from Microeconomics. A higher weightage was given to numerical-based questions
Yes! There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer in CUET UG 2025 exam papers. Therefore, candidates are adviced to fill out the answer only if they are confident about the answer
This year, the CUET UG 2025 exams for two and three subjects are being conducted consecutively in a two-hour or three-hour sitting without any break. Previously, there used to be a one-hour break between two CUET UG papers. This change has been met with mixed reactions—some students are coping well, while others are struggling.
NTA has started conducting the CUET UG 2025 May 16 Shift 1 exam from 9 AM. The shift will continue till 12 noon for various papers in CBT mode.
- Candidates could report to their exam centers from 7 AM to 8.30 AM.
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 required conceptual clarity and good time management. The paper required concepts to be understood rather than memorized, and students who knew basics performed better.
NTA has releaseed the CUET UG Admit Card 2025 on May 15, 2025 on its official website. The admit card is out for the exams scheduled from May 19 to May 24.
- The admit cards for May 13 to 16 exams were out on May 10.
- The admit card for the upcoming days will be will be released in due course.
NTA has released an official notification on X and has announced the revised exam and city intimation slip download dates. CUET UG 2025 exam dates are from May 13 to June 3, 2025 (instead of May 8 to June 1).
NTA had released the CUET UG City Intimation Slip 2025 on May 17, 2025. Candidates who have applied for the CUET 2025 examination can now download the advance city slip on its official website cuet.nta.nic.in by logging in through their application number and date of birth.
CUET UG city intimation slip only shows the exam city and helps candidates in making travel arrangements.
According to student reaction, the following was the weightage for CUET 2025 General Aptitude Test, May 15, Shift 1 exam:
- Quatitative Aptitude: 30 Questions
- Reasoning: 10 Questions
- GK, Current Affairs: Less Weightage
CUET UG 2025 exam for today (May 15, 2025), Shift 1 has ended. According to students, CUET UG 2025 Economics exam for today, Shift 1, was moderately difficult.
The NTA will now conduct the CUET UG shift 2 exams from 3 PM noon. You must reach the exam centers before 30 minutes to avoid last-minute difficulties.
CUET UG 2025 Exam for May 15, Shift 1 for one UG subject across multiple centres has concluded. Candidates are now starting their second subject exam.
The NTA conducted the CUET UG May 15 shift 1 exam from 9 am to 10 am.
National Testing Agency cancelled CUET UG 2025 exam scheduled at Kite Polytechnic, Vawoosa, Rangreth, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, 190007 on the following dates:
May 13, 2025 (Shift 2): 76 students could not take the exam due to technical glitches.
May 14, 2025 (Shift 1 & Shift 2): The entire centre's exam was cancelled due to technical glitches.
CUET UG 2025 May 14 shift 2 will end at 6 PM. Student reaction and CUET 2025 subject wise analysis will be provided soon.
The difficulty level of CUET 2025 General Test on May 14 was moderate. The questions were asked from the following topics:
- Science (3 questions)
- History (3-4 questions)
- Geography (4-5 questions)
- Personality (1 questions)
- Books and Authors (2 questions)
- Dance forms, Sunita William mission start date, Sigital India, Satellite (4-5 questions)
| CUET UG Subject | Difficulty Level | Topics & Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| General Test | Moderate |
|
| Biology | Easy to Moderate |
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| Business Studies | Moderate |
|
| Chemistry | Moderate |
|
CUET UG 2025 May 14 exam for shift 2 entry gates are now open. Shift 2 will be held from 3 PM to 6 PM. Candidates must ensure to carry the required documents like Admit card, Identity proof to the exam center.
As per student reaction at CUET 2025 Noida exam centre, candidates states that question paper was moderate to easy.
- The question paper was based on NCERT syllabus.
- Candidates did not face any technical glitch.
- CUET UG 2025 exam was easy to attend.
- Candidates who are prepared as per the NCERT syllabus can easily attempt the questions.
CUET UG 2025 student reaction on May 13 shows that the question paper was entirely based on NCERT syllabus and books. Candidates who have prepared well from NCERT books will be able to solve ample number of questions.
CUET UG 2025 question paper has 50 questions. Students are required to attempt these questions in an hour.
- Each correct answer is awarded 5 marks
- Each wrong answer attracts one negative mark
You will have to add all correct answers and wrong responses. Now subtract the total wrong responses from the total score obtained. The sum is the marks secured by the candidate.
CUET UG day 2 shift 1 exam will be over at 12 and the paper analysis will be out soon after the exam is over. Students can check the difficulty level and answer key here.
As per reports and previous year statistics, approximately 11 lakh candidates will appear for the CUET UG 2025 exam. The exam is being conducted from May 13 to June 03, 2025. Today is the second day of the CUET UG exam.
CUET 2025 UG exam is being held in three shifts, first shift begins from 9 am to 10 am, second shift begins from 12 noon to 1 pm, while the third shift begins at 3 pm and ends at 4 pm. Candidates must report the centre two hours before the shift begin.
National Testing Agency is conducting CUET UG 2025 exam for Day 2 today. The CUET UG 2025 shift 1 will conclude at 12 PM.
Once the exam is over, candidates can know the subject wise analysis and questions here.
Yes, CUET UG 2025 Exam has been postponed for 15 exam centers in Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, and Rajasthan in view if the prevailing situation. Here is the list of exam centers:
| City Code | State/UTs | City(ies)/UTs |
|---|---|---|
| CH01 | Chandigarh (UT) | Mohali/Chandigarh |
| JK02 | Jammu and Kashmir (UT) | All Exam Cities |
| JK04 | ||
| JK06 | ||
| JK11 | ||
| LL01 | Ladakh (UT) | All Exam Cities |
| LL02 | ||
| PB01 | Punjab | All Exam Cities |
| PB02 | ||
| PB04 | ||
| PB05 | ||
| PB08 | ||
| RJ05 | Rajasthan | Bikaner |
| RJ10 | Sriganganagar | |
| RJ23 | Hanumangarh |
Here is the CUET UG 2025 May 13 Shift 1 subject-wise analysis available:
- Economics – Easy
- English – Moderate, questions were on reading comprehension, antonyms,etc
- Political Science – Easy to Moderate, some questions were on globalization and 1971 Indo-Pak war
- Physics – Moderate
based on the inital reaction, CUET UG May 13 Shift 1 was moderately difficult and “went well” for candidates. GAT paper was overall easy to attempt
NTA has releaseed the CUET UG Admit Card 2025 on May 10, 2025 on its official website. The admit card is out for the exams scheduled from May 13 to May 16. The admit card for the upcoming days will be will be released in due course. Direct link to download CUET UG Admit Card 2025
NTA has officially released the CUET UG City Intimation Slip today, May 7, 2025, on its official website cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who have applied for the CUET 2025 examination can now download the advance city slip by logging in through their application number and date of birth. Direct Link to Check CUET UG City Intimation Slip 2025
Candidates can check free mock test for CUET UG 2025 for better preparation. It helps them to understand the exam pattern, manage time better, and analyse the performane and improve on them. CUET Mock Test 2025 Link
NTA has postponed the CUET UG 2025 exam intially, starting the exam from May 13 onwards, instead of May 8. Then, in view if the India-Pakistan tensions, the CUET UG exam has been postponed in 15 exam cities.
Candidates have started reporting for CUET UG 2025 May 13 Shift 2 exam. The exam is being conducted at 300 cities in India and abroad.
| Category | Allowed | Not Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing | Half-sleeved, simple kurti/tops | Full-sleeved, heavily embroidered or layered clothing |
| Bottom Wear | Simple leggings, trousers, salwar | Skirts, jeans with extra pockets |
| Footwear | Slippers, flat sandals | Heels, closed-toe shoes, boots |
| Accessories | None | Jewelry (earrings, rings, bangles, bracelets, belts) |
| Electronic Items | None | Smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, wired accessories |
| Category | Allowed | Not Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing | Half-sleeved, plain shirts or t-shirts | Full-sleeved shirts, layered clothing, embroidery |
| Bottom Wear | Light trousers, simple jeans | Cargo pants, jeans with too many pockets |
| Footwear | Slippers, sandals | Shoes, sneakers, boots |
| Accessories | None | Watches, belts, caps, sunglasses, metallic items |
| Electronic Items | None | Smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, wired accessories |
CUET UG 2025 total marks in 250 for each paper. Candidates have to answer 50 MCQs in 60 minutes. For every correct answer, you score 5 marks and lose 1 mark for every incorrect answer.
NTA is conducting the CUET UG 2025 May 13 Shift 1 exam from 9 AM to 10 AM. The exam duration is 60 minutes for each paper.
NTA has released the CUET admit card 2025 for May 13 to May 16, 2025 exams on May 10, 2025. Candidates can download the admit card on the official website with their application number and password. The admit card are out 3-4 days prior to the exam date. Download CUET UG Admit Card 2025
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