CUET UG 2025: NTA Announces Major Updates
- Future Scholar Vision
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a new website for CUET UG 2025 at cuet.nta.nic.in, serving as a centralized platform for undergraduate admissions. Candidates can check the application link, list of participating universities, and other essential details. The registration schedule is expected to be announced soon.
Key Changes in CUET UG 2025
Computer-Based Test (CBT): The exam will now be conducted entirely in computer-based mode, replacing the previous hybrid format.
Flexible Subject Selection: Candidates can opt for subjects regardless of their Class 12 stream.
Reduced Subject Count: The number of available subjects has been reduced from 63 to 37. Admissions for discontinued subjects will be based on General Aptitude Test (GAT) scores.
Language Paper Changes: Instead of 33 languages, only 13 languages will be offered: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Domain-Specific Subject Reduction: The number of domain-specific subjects has been cut from 29 to 23, with subjects like Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, and Engineering Graphics removed.
Standardized Exam Duration: All subject papers will now have a uniform duration of 60 minutes, with no optional questions—all questions will be compulsory.
Payment & Support
Candidates can now make transactions through State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank, and HDFC Bank. For payment-related issues, NTA has provided helpline numbers and email support on the official website.
Previous Year Exam Details
In 2024, CUET UG was held in both online and offline modes from May 15 to 31, across multiple shifts. The result, initially set for June 30, faced delays.
IP University Admissions 2025-26
Meanwhile, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has opened its admissions for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs for the 2025-26 academic session. With 106 affiliated colleges and 18 university schools, the university offers over 40,000 seats.
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