CUET UG 2025: Expected Changes in Exam Pattern, Check Now

University Grants Commission is all set to introduce major revisions in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2025 exam pattern. The new guidelines, likely to be issued soon, are being claimed to be hitting the fault lines encountered last year and making the examination not only more efficient but also friendly to the student. CUET 2025 exam will be tentatively held in May/June 2025.

Expected Changes in CUET UG 2025

The key updates expected here are::

1. Return to Fully Online Mode: After experiencing a hybrid format in 2024, CUET UG 2025 will likely return to a fully online, computer-based test format to mitigate issues with paper leaks and other logistical inefficiencies.​
2. Expanded Participation: More than 300 universities, including central, state, private, and deemed-to-be universities, are expected to participate in CUET UG 2025, offering a wider range of opportunities to aspirants.
3. Revised Exam Structure:
   • The exam will include four sections:
     • Section IA: 13 languages (mandatory for one selection).
     • Section IB: 20 additional languages (optional).
     • Section II: 27 domain-specific subjects (up to 6 selections).
     • Section III: A general test for logical and quantitative reasoning.
   • The exam will follow a multiple-choice format with a +5/-1 marking scheme​
4. Unified Counselling Portal: An integrated counselling portal that will simplify and streamline the admission process across participating universities is being proposed.
5. Refined Syllabus and Levels of Difficulty: Adjustments in the syllabus and levels of difficulty in the language and general tests are anticipated to be accommodative of revised academic standards​​

To get further updates, visit the CUET official website.