
The CUET UG 2025 May 16 exam has ended in Computer Based Test mode. Candidates taking the exam can get the live updates on CUET 2025 question paper analysis and memory-based questions for the UG subjects. Know the CUET UG exam day guidelines and dress code to follow.
The Common University Entrance Test (UG), May 16, has ended for Shift 1 and Shift 2. The National Testing Agency conducts the CUET UG exams once a year, for admission to undergraduate courses at 200+ CUET participating universities. The exams are administered in 13 languages, 29 domain-specific subjects, and general aptitude test, in CBT mode.
National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET 2025 exam schedule in the CUET city intimation slip on May 07, 2025, along with the city of examination, exam timings, and number of shifts. The CUET UG 2025 exams are being conducted between May 13 and June 03, 2025, across 300 cities in India and abroad.
The CUET UG admit card 2025 for candidates taking the exam between May 13 and May 16, 2025, was released in Phase 1. For exams scheduled between May 19 and May 24, 2025, the National Testing Agency released the CUET hall tickets 2025 on May 15, at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates appearing for the exams must carry the CUET admit card for entry into the examination hall.
NTA CUET UG applicants can check this page for live updates on CUET 2025 May 16 exam, CUET 2025 question paper analysis, answer key, and subject-wise memory-based questions, as collected from students’ reactions & feedback. Candidates sitting for the exam can know the CUET UG 2025 exam guidelines and CUET UG 2025 dress code stated by NTA. Know the important documents to carry on the exam day.
CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis
Check out the table below for UG subject-wise good attempts:
CUET Subject |
Good Attempts |
---|---|
English |
40-45 |
General Test |
38-42 |
Economics |
40-45 |
Accountancy | 38-42 |
Physics |
35-40 |
Chemistry |
40-45 |
Political Science |
45-40 |
LIVE UPDATE
CUET UG 2025 Exam Live Updates
- 10:40 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 Updates: Download CUET English PYQ
Candidates can download the CUET UG English Previous Year Question Paper by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit the NTA official website nta.ac.in.
Step 2: Scroll down and click on the tab 'Mock Tests'.
Step 3: Select 'CUET UG' under 'Select exam you would like to appear' dropdown menu.
Step 4: Select "English" under the PAPER dropdown menu.
Step 5: Click on 'Start Mock Test'.
Step 6: Screen will show the CUET English previous years' question papers.
Step 7: Select among PYQ 2024, 2023, and 2022; and start the test.
- 10:04 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam Live Updates: Contact Information for CUET UG Grievances
If any Common University Entrance Test applicant faces an issue related to the UG 2025 exam, they can contact the NTA officials at:
- 011-40759000
- cuet-ug@nta.ac.in
- 9:30 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Accountancy Syllabus
The CUET 2025 Accountancy Syllabus covers the following topics:
- Accounting for Partnership
- Reconstitution of Partnership
- Dissolution of Partnership Firm
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Computerized Accounting System
Note: NTA has given the Computerized Accounting System as an optional Unit in the CUET UG Accounts syllabus. However, according to recent question paper analysis, the CUET 2025 Accountancy question paper had compulsory questions from Computerized Accounting.
- 8:58 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Live Updates: Steps to Download CUET Hall Ticket 2025
To download the CUET UG 2025 admit card, candidates can follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official NTA CUET UG 2025 website: cuet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on "Download Admit Card for CUET UG 2025"
Step 3: Enter CUET UG Login credentials (Application Number and Password)
Step 4: Enter Captcha and click on "Submit".
Step 5: CUET 2025 admit card will appear on the screen.
Step 6: Check the details and download the admit card PDF.
Step 7: Take multiple printouts of the admit card for exam day.
- 8:23 PM IST• 16 May 2025
Validity of CUET UG 2025 Admit Card
The CUET UG 2025 Hall Ticket is valid till the date of examination mentioned in it. Even though the admit card will not be valid, candidates are advised to keep a copy of their CUET 2025 admit card with them for the admission process.
- 7:49 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam Updates: CUET Syllabus 2025 for Science Students
CUET applicants can download the CUET UG Syllabus 2025 for science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Physical Education, Mathematics, English, and General Test at the official NTA CUET website. Students can also find the direct link to download the CUET 2025 syllabus from Shiksha.com.
- 7:19 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG Login 2025
Candidates will require the following CUET Login 2025 details to access the Hall Ticket and Advance City Intimation Slip:
- CUET UG 2025 Application Number
- Password
- 7:00 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 2: General Test Analysis
Check out the topics asked in CUET UG 2025 General Test May 16, Shift 2:
GK:
- Q: Infrasonic sound is hearable by?
- Question on Dance
- Books & Auhtors ( 2 ques)
- CEO
- Governor
- Sports
- Dholavira
- Battle of Torain
- Capital of Russia, China, Japan
- Scientific Name of Pineapple
Quants:
- Permutation and Combination
- Data Integration
- Pipe & Tank Ques
- Median (Statistics)
- Boat & Stream
- Speed, Time, Distance
Reasoning:
- Series
- 6:55 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Exam Analysis: English Question Paper Analysis
According to students' reactions, the CUET UG 2025 English Question Paper on May 16, Shift 2, was moderate. Three passages from Reading Comprehension were in the test. Besides, more weightage was given to Match the Column and Rearrangement.
- 6:45 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG Exam Schedule 2025
The National Testing Agency has released the CUET 2025 exam schedule in the city intimation slip and admit card, at the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check their CUET exam dates 2025, shift timings, and exam centre details.
- 6:13 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Exam Live Updates: Students Leaving the Exam Centre
The CUET 2025 exam for today's last shift is over. Students are now leaving their CUET 2025 exam centre with their parents or family members.
- 6:00 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 Day 4 (May 16) Concluded
The CUET UG 2025 Day 4 exams have concluded. The next CUET 2025 exam is scheduled for May 19, 2025, at various exam centres across India and abroad.
- 5:45 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Exam Ending Soon
The CUET 2025 Shift 2 exam is going to end soon. Students now have only 15 minutes left to complete their exam. The exam screen will automatically stop as soon as the clock strikes 6:00 pm.
- 5:29 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1 Live Updates: Technical Glitch in Today's Exam
Today, during the Shift 1 Common University Entrance Test, students faced a technical glitch for around 30 minutes at the Sector 62, Noida exam centre. To compensate for the time lost, the exam centre provided students with 30 minutes to finish their exam.
- 5:00 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Exam Ends for 2 UG Subjects
The ongoing CUET UG 2025 exam for Shift 2 has concluded for two subjects. Students are now left with only one UG subject. Once the exam is over, candidates can get the CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis for the subjects here.
- 4:46 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Difficulty Level
So far, the average CUET 2025 difficulty level of UG subjects based on the exams conducted from May 13 to May 16, Shift 1, is as follows:
CUET UG Subject
Difficulty Level
English
Easy to Moderate
Economics
Easy to Moderate
Accountancy
Moderate
Business Studies
Easy to Moderate
General Test
Moderate
Political Science
Easy to Moderate
Physics
Easy to Moderate
Chemistry
Moderate
Biology
Easy to Moderate
- 4:23 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1 Updates: List of Vocabulary Words Asked in English QP
Following were the vocabulary words asked in CUET 2025 English Question Paper today:
- Pertinent
- Repugnant
- Squander
- Pseudonym
- Clairvoyant
- Paradigm
- Evasive
- Abtruse
- Jovial
- Impertinent
- 3:52 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 Accountancy Question Paper Analysis for Shift 1
The CUET 2025 Accountancy Question Paper 2025 for May 16, Shift 1 was moderately difficult. As per students' feedback, following types of questions were asked:
- Section/Act-based questions (1-2 ques)
- Case Studies (2: Dissolution and Shares)
- Match the Column (Ratios Questions)
- Computerized Accounting (2-3 ques)
- 3:31 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Topics Covered in May 16, Shift 1 Economics Paper
As per students' feedback, questions from the following topics were in today's CUET UG 2025 Economics Paper:
- Consumer Behavior and Demand
- Producer Behaviour and Surplus
- Forms of Market and Price Determination
- Simple Applications of Tools of Demand and Supply Curve
- National Income & Related Agreegates
- Determination of Income and Employment
- Money and Banking
- Government Budget and Economy
- Balance of Payments
- 3:13 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Psychology Question Paper Analysis for May 16, Shift 1
Check the CUET 2025 Psychology Question Paper Analysis for today here:
- Variations in Psychological Attributes (12 questions)
- Self and Personality (7 questions)
- Meeting Life Challenges (1 + 5 case study questions)
- Psychological disorders (4 questions)
- Therapeutic Approaches (8 questions)
- Attitude and Social Cognitions (5 questions)
- Social Influence and Group Processes (1 + 5 case study questions)
- 3:01 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Exam Begins
CUET UG 2025 exam for Day 4 (May 16), Shift 2 has started. The exam duration per subject is 60 minutes. Candidates are appearing for the exam in Computer Based Test mode.
- 2:55 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Sociology Topics & Weightage in May 16, Shift 1 Question Paper
Candidates can check the space below for CUET UG 2025 Sociology Topics & Weightage from Book 1 and Book 2 from exam conducted on May 16, Shift 1:
Book 1:
- Demographic Structure of Indian Society (7 ques)
- Social Institutions: Continuity and Change (4 ques)
- Market as Social Institution (3 ques)
- Challenge of Cultural Diversity (2 ques)
- Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion (8 ques direct, 5 ques passage based)
Book 2
- Structural Change (2 ques)
- Cultural Change (2 ques direct, 5 ques passage based)
- Constitution and Social Change (1 ques)
- Changes and Development in Rural Society (4 ques)
- Changes and Development in Industrial Society (3 ques)
- Mass Media and Communication (1 ques)
- Social Movement (7 ques)
- 2:46 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1, Sociology Question Paper Analysis
The CUET UG 2025 Sociology Question Paper for May 16, Shift 1 was moderately difficult. As per experts, an equal number of questions were there from Book 1 and Book 2. The CUET sociology paper included questions in the following formats:
- Chronological questions
- Match the column questions
- Passage-based questions
- Factual questions
- Statement-based questions
- Questions on Acts
- Questions on Books & Authors
- 2:40 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1 Exam Analysis: Business Studies Topics & Weightage
Students found today's CUET UG 2025 Business Studies Shift 1 Question Paper easy. Below are the topisc and their weightage covered in May 16, Shift 1 CUET BST paper:
- Nature and Significance of Management (2-3 questions)
- Principles of Management (3-4 questions)
- Business Environment (3-4 questions)
- Planning (2-3 questions)
- Organising (5-7 questions)
- Staffing (3-4 questions)
- Directing (1-2 questions)
- Controlling (3-4 questions)
- Business Management (2-3 questions)
- Marketing (6-7 questions)
- Consumer Protection (2-3 questions)
- Entrepreneurship Development (2-3 questions)
- 2:33 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: CUET 2025 Mathematics Paper Analysis for Shift 1
The CUET UG 2025 Mathematics Question Paper for May 16, Shift 1 was lengthy. Students found some questions easy and some difficult to attempt.
- 2:30 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Gates Closed
The CUET 2025 exam centres have closed the entry gates for CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 2 exams. Only students who have entered the exam centre by now will be allowed to take the CUET 2025 exam.
- 2:22 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Live Updates: Day 4, Shift 2 Exam Analysis
The CUET UG 2025 Day 4, Shift 2 exam analysis will be updated here after the exam is over. The exam timings for CUET 2025 Shift 2 is 3 PM to 6 PM.
- 2:08 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Live Updates: Students Entering the CUET Exam Centre
Students appearing for CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 2 exam are starting to enter the exam centre for exams to be conducted between 3 PM and 6 PM.
- 1:54 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam Updates: Admit Card for Exams Post May 24
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET UG 2025 admit card for exams scheduled from May 19 to May 24, 2025, yesterday at cuet.nta.nic.in. The hall tickets for exams scheduled post May 24 will be released soon.
- 1:46 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Admit Card: Where to Download?
Candidates appearing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2025 can download the CUET hall ticket 2025 at the NTA CUET UG official website: cuet.nta.nic.in.
- 1:35 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Exam Guidelines
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2025, May 16, Shift 2 exam must follow the guidelines below:
- Carry mandatory documents (Admit card, ID Proof, 2 Passport size photographs)
- Reach the exam centre by reporting time,
- Follow the dress code.
- Do not take prohibited items to the exam hall.
- Cooperate during the frisking process.
- Check that the question paper appearing on the screen is for the subject selected in the application form.
- 1:26 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 1 Subject Exams Held
Today, the following CUET UG 2025 subjects' exams were conducted in Shift 1:
- English
- General Test
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Accountancy
- Home Science
- Geography
- Political Science
- Sociology
Note that this list is collected from students at the Noida exam centre.
- 1:21 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Updates: No Entry After 2:30 PM for Shift 2
Candidates taking the Common University Entrance Test (2025) for May 16, Shift 2, must reach the designated CUET exam centre 2025 before 2:30 pm, as no one will be permitted to enter the examination hall after the gates close at 2:30.
- 1:15 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Exam Reporting Time & Gate Closing Time
Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2025 exam for Shift 2 today must note the reporting time and the gate closing time:
Exam Timing Reporting Time Gate Closing Time 3 PM to 6 PM 1 PM 2:30 PM - 1:11 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: Students Find Shift 1 English Paper Difficult
Upon interacting with the CUET applicants, they found the CUET UG 2025 English Question paper difficult. Students usually face problems with the vocabulary-based questions in the exam. So it is advised to focus more on vocabulary to attain a good CUET UG score and reduce the chances of leaving questions unanswered.
- 1:03 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1 Live Updates: Difficulty Level of CUET Arts Stream Subjects
Check the table below for the CUET 2025 difficulty level of the Arts stream subjects:
Subject Difficulty Level Geography Moderate Political Science Moderate Sociology Moderate Home Science Easy - 1:00 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 2 Entry Begins
The CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 1 ended successfully at 12:00 pm, and the entry to the Shift 2 exam has started. Candidates appearing for the May 16, Shift 2 exam must reach their allotted CUET 2025 exam centre on time.
- 12:57 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1 Analysis: Vocabulary Words Asked in CUET UG 2025 English Paper
As per test takers' feedback, the following vocabulary words were asked in the CUET 2025 English Question Paper:
- Jubilant
- Stoic
- Nostalgia
- Regressive
- Absturb
- Legitimate
- Antagonist
- 12:52 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Live Updates: Steps to Submit Scribe Details
PwD candidates opting for own scribe can submit their scribe details by following the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Login to CUET UG 2025 Applicant Profile by entering CUET application number and password.
Step 3: Click on "Register Scribe Details".
Note: The option will be visible to only those who have selected to bring their own scribe).
Step 4: Enter the scribe details.
Step 5: Verify details under "View Application Form".
- 12:44 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Live Updates: NTA Opens Portal for PwDB Candidates to Submit Scribe Details
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened a portal for PwBD/PwD candidates of CUET UG 2025 to submit their own scribe details. As of now, NTA has opened the portal for the following CUET 2025 exam schedule:
- 16 May 2025 (12 PM) to 19 May 2025 (12 PM)
- 12:38 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 1 General Aptitude Test Memory-Based Questions
As per the students' reaction received on CUET UG 2025 General Test Question Paper, below are the memory-based questions:
Q: If 1st January 2021 was a Friday, what day of the week was 1st January 2022?
Q. 4, 9, 16, 25, ?, 49 — Find the missing number.
Q. 8, 6, 9, 23, 87, ? — Find the missing number.Q. If 6 + 2 = 16, 7 + 3 = 22, then 8 + 4 = ?
Q. A boy moves 3 km North, then turns right and moves 4 km, then turns right again and moves 3 km. How far is he from the starting point? - 12:35 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: CUET English Question Paper Analysis
Based on the students' reaction, the CUET UG 2025 English May 16, Shift 1 question paper included:
- 4 Passages
- Rearrangement Questions
- Grammar (5-6 questions)
- Idioms
- Synonyms (Vocabulary-based questions)
- Antonyms (Vocabulary-based questions)
- 12:31 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: General Aptitude Test Analysis
Check out the CUET UG 2025 General Aptitude Test Question Paper Analysis based on students' reaction:
- CUET 2025 GAT Test May 16, Shift 1 was easy to moderate.
Topics and Weightage:
GK:
- History: Chronology based questions
- Polity: Article 32
- Missile (2 questions)
- City Establishment
- River Bank (2-3 questions)
Current Affairs (Match the Column Format)
Reasoning:
- Calendar (1 question)
- Missing Number (2 questions)
- Direction (1 question)
- Series (2 questions)
- Non-verbal (2 questions)
- Mathematical Operations (2 questions)
- Clock (Match the column format)
Quantitative Aptitude
- Profit & Loss (1 question)
- Time & Work (1 question)
- Mensuration (2 questions)
- Height and Distance
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode) (1 question)
- Speed, Time, Distance (1 question)
- 12:16 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: CUET UG 2025 Economics Question Paper Analysis
As per the students' reaction, the following is the CUET UG 2025 Economics Paper Analysis:
- More questions were from Microeconomics.
- Numerical-based questions were of maximum weightage.
- Topics:
- National disposable income
- GDP (Conversion based questions)
- Cost (numericals)
- Price Flooring
- Official Reserve Transaction (Case-Study)
- 12:11 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: Delay of 30 Minutes in Today's Exam
According to the students' report at the iON Digital, Noida centre, due to the server being down, there was a delay of 30 minutes in today's CUET UG 2025 exam, Shift 1.
- 12:05 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift Live Updates: Server Down for 30 Minutes in Today's Exam
Students reported that in today's CUET UG 2025 Exam, shift 1, the server was down for around 30 minutes, causing trouble for them.
- 12:00 PM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1 Exams Concludes
The CUET UG 2025 May 16 exams for Shift 1 have ended at various CUET 2025 exam centres across India and abroad. The Common University Entrance Test is being conducted in Computer Based Test mode.
- 11:55 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Passing Marks
There is no single passing mark for the Common University Entrance Test. The CUET 2025 passing marks will be released separately by the universities accepting CUET UG 2025 scores. Once NTA declares the CUET UG 2025 result, the participating universities will release the UG course-wise merit list or Cut Off list specifying the minimum marks required for admission in 2025-2026 cycle.
- 11:50 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam Live Updates: CUET 2025 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis
CUET applicants appearing for the chemistry exam can check the space below for CUET 2025 Chemistry question paper analysis so far:
- As per students' reactions, the CUET UG 2025 chemistry question paper is entirely from NCERT books and was moderately difficult.
- No out-of-syllabus questions were asked.
- Fact-based and straightforward questions were there.
- Questions from the following topics were there:
- Organic (reaction mechanisms)
- Inorganic (periodic trends, coordination compounds)
- Surface Chemistry
- Biomolecules
- Chemical Bonding
- Molecular Structure
- 11:45 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: Exam for May 16, Shift 1 Ending Soon
Candidates taking the CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 1 exam have only 15 minutes left to their exam. Once the exam is over, rest of the students appearing for the CUET UG 2025 exam in other shifts, on later CUET 2025 exam dates, can check the CUET 2025 question paper analysis here.
- 11:39 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Updates: CUET 2025 Question Paper Pattern
Following is the CUET UG 2025 question paper pattern, being conducted by the National Testing Agency:
Particulars
Details
Mode of Examination
Computer Based Test Mode
Exam Duration
60 minutes
Types of Questions
Multiple-choice questions
Number of Questions
50 (all compulsory)
CUET Total Marks
250
Marking Scheme
+5 for every correct answer
-1 for every incorrect answer
0 for unanswered questions
- 11:37 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: Most Common Topics Covered in CUET 2025 Business Studies Paper
According to the CUET UG 2025 Business Studies Question Paper Analysis of May 15, 14, and 13, questions from the following topics were mostly there in the paper:
- Nature and significance of Management (5-6 questions)
- Principles of Management (2-3 questions)
- Business Environment (3-4 questions)
- Planning (2 questions)
- Organising (5 questions)
- Staffing (6 questions)
- Direction (4-5 questions)
- Controlling (4-5 questions)
- Business Management (1 case study)
- Marketing (5-6 questions, one case study)
- Consumer Protection (2 questions)
- Entrepreurship Development (2 questions)
- 11:25 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam Updates: How to Handle the 3-Hour CUET 2025 Exam Stretch?
Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2025 exam can follow these tips to handle the 3-hour exam stretch and perform well in the exam:
- Simulate an exam-like environment at home. Take 3-hour back-to-back moch tests in one go.
- With mock tests, find out where you are lacking and what needs to be improved.
- Take a good and proper sleep of 7-8 hours before the exam day to stay fresh and active during the exam.
- Avoid heavy revision just before the exam. Try to keep your mind fresh and calm.
- If needed, take a quick peek at the important formulas, rules, dates, and facts.
- Eat a balanced and light breakfast to avoid being sleepy during the exam.
- Stay hydrated and keep your mind calm during the exam.
- Stay calm if one subject does not go as expected. Try to do better in the next subject.
- Each test duration is 60 minutes. Allocate time wisely to each question.
- Avoid giving more than 1.5 minutes to one question.
- 11:14 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam Schedule: NTA's New Exam Pattern
This year, NTA has changed the way exams are conducted. Earlier, there used to be an hour shift break between two UG subject exams. However, for CUET UG 2025, NTA has scheduled 2-hour and 3-hour back-to-back exams for the two and three CUET UG subjects (respectively) in one sitting. Some students are fine with this pattern; however, many are facing issues.
- 11:00 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: Shift 1, Second Subject Exam Concludes
The CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 1, second subject exam has ended. Now, candidates will begin with their last CUET UG subject exam for today's Shift 1. As soon as the third subject exam is over, candidates will get the CUET 2025 question paper analysis for the subjects conducted here.
- 10:52 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 English Preparation Tips: How to Use Mnemonics?
In English Vocabulary, Mnemonics are the tricks or rules that can help you easily remember the meaning, spelling, or use of a word. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2025 English exam can check the following vocabulary words, students found difficult in yesterday's exam, and their Mnemonic to understand how to use it to remember meaning:
1. Lucid: Clear and Easy to Understand
Mnemonic: "Lucy did" explains it well. (Imagine a girl named Lucy who explains things so well that it's easy to understand)
2. Exactly (without any error, precisely)
Mnemonic: "X" marks the spot. (Think of a treasure map with an X mark showing the exact location)
3. Mellifluous (sweet and smooth-sounding)
Mnemonic: "Melody flows" like honey to the ears.
4. Ample (plenty, more than enough)
Mnemonic: "An apple a day? I have AMPLE apples" (Picture a big basket full of apples. They are more than enough.)
Similarly, mnemonics for other words can be made to remember their meaning.
- 10:36 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 Live Updates: How to prepare Vocabulary for CUET?
Most students are facing problems in Vocabulary-based questions in the CUET UG 2025 English Test Paper. To do well in these questions, follow these tips:
- Make sure to build a strong foundation and then focus on contextual vocabulary.
- Daily practice mock tests and CUET English PYQ.
- Understand how to learn word meanings from "Word Power Made Easy".
- Watch online tutorial videos teaching techniques to create word associations.
- Use Mnemonics (a word or sentence used to remember a rule).
- Create a vocabulary list and practice daily.
- Use online apps and quizzes for practice.
- 10:21 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Exam Live Updates: Is there negative marking in CUET English Paper?
Yes, according to the marking scheme set by the National Testing Agency, there is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer in the CUET 2025 English Paper. Therefore, students are advised to fill in the option only if they are confident about the answer.
- 10:17 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 Question Paper Analysis: English Paper Analysis for May 15
Before the CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1 ends, candidates can check the CUET UG 2025 English Question Paper Analysis for the exam conducted on May 15, Shift 2:
- Reading Comprehension (RC) passages were factual and straightforward.
- Students found vocabulary-based questions very difficult. Some of the words told by students are:
- Lucid
- Exactly
- Mellifluous
- Ample
- Astute
- Conspicuous
- Impromptu
- 10:07 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 Exam Live Updates: Difficulty Level for CUET English Paper
The CUET 2025 English Paper Difficulty Level so far is as follows:
CUET Shifts Difficulty Level of English Paper May 13, Shift 1 Easy to Moderate May 14, Shift 2 Easy to Moderate May 15, Shift 2 Moderate - 10:00 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1 Updates: Exam for One Subject Completed
The CUET UG 2025 exam for today's Shift 1 is going on. The exam started at 9 am, and the timing for the first CUET 2025 subject paper is over. Candidates' screens will now automatically switch to the next test paper.
- 9:50 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 General Aptitude Test Difficulty Level
The difficulty level of the CUET 2025 General Test exam in the past three CUET UG 2025 exams days are:
CUET GAT Shift Difficulty Level May 13, Shift 1 Easy to Moderate May 13, Shift 2 Easy to Moderate May 14, Shift 1 Moderate May 15, Shift 1 Moderate (Lengthy) - 9:46 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 Exam Updates: Memory-based Questions for General Test
Based on the CUET UG 2025 General Test exam conducted on May 15, 14, and 13, below are the CUET GAT memory-based questions:
Q: In a class of 40 students, the ratio of boys and girls is 3 : 2 and the average marks scored by boys is 42 and that by girls is 46. What is the average marks scored by the whole class?
Q: If the mean of 3, 4, 9, 2k, 10, 8, 6 and (k+6) is 8, and the mode of 2, 2, 3, 2p, (2p+1), 4, 4, 5, 6 (where p is a natural number) is 4, then the value of (k - 2p) is:
Q: What should come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following alphanumeric series?
A1X, B4P, E25J, J100F, ?Q: A mirror image of a wall clock shows 2:45. What is the actual time?
Q: A student scored 360 marks out of 480. What percent did they score?
Q: Bharatnatyam is a classical dance of:
Q: In a certain code, WATER is written as YCVGT. How is HOUSE written?
Note: Above are the memory-based questions collected from students, so the figures and question language may differ.
- 9:32 AM IST• 16 May 2025
What is the Last Date of CUET UG 2025 Exams?
The National Testing Agency has scheduled CUET UG 2025 exams till 03 June 2025. The exams are being conducted at various exam centres in two shifts (morning and evening). Candidates can check their CUET exam centre, exam dates, reporting time, shift timings, exam day guidelines, and number of shifts in the city intimation slip and hall ticket, available at cuet.nta.nic.in.
- 9:00 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 May 16, Shift 1 Exam Starts
The CUET 2025 May 16 exam for Shift 1 has started in online mode. The National Testing Agency conducts the CUET exams for admission to UG courses offered by more than 200 participating universities. Candidates can get the CUET 2025 exam analysis and students' feedback soon after the exam is over.
- 8:30 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: Gates for Shift 1 Exam Closed
The CUET 2025 exam centres conducting the exam today for Shift 1 have closed the entry gates. The CUET UG exam for the 2025-2026 admission cycle will begin in half an hour in Computer-Based Test mode.
- 7:43 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Shift 1 Exam Updates: No Entry After 8:30 AM
Candidates appearing for the Shift 1 exam on any CUET UG 2025 exam day must understand that the exam centres will close the entry gates at 8:30 AM. No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall under any circumstances, not even because of traffic. So, candidates are advised to calculate the time required to reach the exam centre by considering traffic and other unforeseen circumstances.
- 7:00 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Exam Entry Starts
Entry to the exam centres for CUET UG 2025, May 16, Shift 1 exam has started. The candidates have 1.5 hours more to reach the CUET 2025 exam centre. The doors will be closed at 8:30 am.
- 6:42 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam: Reporting Time
Below is the reporting time for Shift 1 & Shift 2 Common University Entrance Test (UG) 2025 exams:
- Shift 1 Reporting Time: 7:00 AM
- Shift 2 Reporting Time: 1:00 PM
- 6:00 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Exam Entry Begins in an Hour
The CUET exam centres will open the entry gates for CUET 2025 May 16, Shift 1 exam in one hour. Candidates taking the exam must reach the exam centre on time.
- 5:31 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 English Syllabus
Below is the CUET 2025 English Syllabus:
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal Ability
- Rearranging the parts
- Choosing the correct word
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Vocabulary
- 5:03 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam Live Updates: Examination Mode
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2025 in Computer Based Test mode. Under this exam format, the candidates will be allotted a computer screen and a mouse, and they will have the answer the questions using them.
A rough sheet will be provided to the students for calculations.
- 4:34 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: Dress Code for Exam Day
Below is the dress code to be followed by candidates:
- No shoes or closed footwear
- Wear sandals and slippers with low heels
- No metal accessories
- Jeans are allowed. (Not too many pockets and metal accessories attached)
- Light and weather-friendly clothes (No full sleeves)
- No wallets and bags
- 4:00 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Subject-Wise Difficulty Level of May 15 Exams
Below is the CUET UG 2025 difficulty level of some UG subjects on exams held in on May 15, 2025:
CUET Subjects Difficulty Level English Moderate to Hard General Test Moderate Physics Easy Mathematics Hard Business Studies Easy to Moderate Accountancy Easy Economics Moderate - 3:27 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 English Exam Analysis May 15
Students found the CUET UG 2025 English exam a bit tough in the May 15 session. According to their feedback, the vocabulary-based questions were difficult.
- 2:55 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 Accountancy Exam: Optional Questions in Computerized Accounting?
Although the CUET UG 2025 Accountancy syllabus mentions Computerized Accounting as an optional section, the CUET 2025 Accounts question paper for the last three days included questions from the topic without any optional questions.
So, candidates are advised to cover the topic by keeping this fact in mind to avoid losing marks.
- 2:28 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam Updates: Number of Questions in CUET 2025 Exam
According to the CUET UG 2025 exam pattern laid down by NTA, there are 50 questions in the test paper for each subject. This year, no optional questions will be provided to the candidates, and they will have to attempt all questions.
- 2:03 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: Can I take a Rough Sheet to the CUET exam?
No, candidates are not allowed to take their own rough sheet to the CUET UG 2025 exam. Instead, the exam centre will provide candidates with a rough sheet, which they have to submit while leaving the examination hall.
- 1:40 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG Login Credentials Required for Admit Card
Candidates downloading the CUET 2025 Admit Card will require the following CUET UG Login 2025 credentials:
- CUET UG 2025 Application Number
- Password
- 1:21 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Live Updates: Issues Faced by Students on May 15 Exam
Some students who appeared for the CUET 2025 exam on May 15, 2025, faced a technical glitch during the exam. Additionally, some reported that their mouse were not working properly.
Candidates are advised to report to the invigilator as soon as any issue occurs, so corrective measures can be taken.
- 12:50 AM IST• 16 May 2025
I have my exam on May 26, and my CUET 2025 Admit Card has not been released. What to do?
Candidates with exams scheduled after May 24, 2025, should not worry about the admit card. The National Testing Agency has released the CUET UG 2025 admit card for exams till May 24 only. The hall ticket for later dates will be released soon at the official website.
- 12:33 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 Exams for Srinagar Centre Cancelled Due to Technical Issues
The National Testing Agency (NTA) had to cancel CUET UG 2025 exam for Kite Polytechnic, Vawoosa, Rangreth, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, 190007 at May 13, 2025 for Shift 2 for 76 students and on May 14, 2025 for Shift 1 & 2 for all students, due to technical glitch in the system.
NTA will soon release the new CUET exam schedule 205 for the centre.
- 12:20 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Live Updates: Has NTA released CUET Admit Card?
The CUET 2025 admit card for exams scheduled from May 13 to May 16, and May 19 to May 24, has been released by NTA at cuet.nta.nic.in.
- 12:08 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Exam Begins Today
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct CUET UG 2025 Exam today at various exam centres, in two shifts. Candidates must ensure to reach the exam centre before the entry gates close.
- 12:00 AM IST• 16 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Paper Pattern
Below is the NTA CUET 2025 exam pattern:
- Number of Questions: 50 (All compulsory)
- Duration: 60 minutes (20 minutes extra for PwD candidates)
- Total Marks: 250
- Mode: Computer-Based Test
- Total Marks: 250
- Marking Scheme: +5 for correct and -1 for incorrect answer
- 11:47 PM IST• 15 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Exam Timings
Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2025 exam must check the exam timings, reporting time, and gate closing time for the exam day:
CUET Exam Timings
Reporting Time
Gate Closing Time
9 AM to 12 PM
7 AM
8:30 AM
3 PM to 6 PM
1 PM
2:30 PM
- 11:37 PM IST• 15 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Updates: Facilities for PwBD Candidates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) provides the following facilities to the PwD candidates on the exam day:
- PwD candidates, with 40% or more disability, can bring their own scribe to help write the exam.
- They can also ask NTA to provide a scribe.
- PwD candidates are provided 20 minutes extra than the standard time to complete the exam.
- 11:30 PM IST• 15 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 May 16 Live: Important Instructions for Exam Day
Candidates appearing for the exam must keep these points in mind:
- Reach the exam centre 02 hours before the commencement.
- Consider traffic while calculating the time to reach the exam centre.
- Follow the dress code and exam guidelines.
- Carry the required documents.
- Verify the exam centre location days as soon as the admit card is released.
- Do not bring prohibited items to the exam hall.
- Do not practice unfair means, as it can result in the cancellation of the application.
- Check that the CUET question paper is for the opted subject.
- 11:18 PM IST• 15 May 2025
CUET UG Exam 2025: Documents Required for Exam Day
- CUET UG Hall Ticket 2025 (All pages)
- Valid Government ID Proof (original)
- 2 passport-size photographs
- 11:13 PM IST• 15 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Live Updates: How to Download the Admit Card
Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2025 exam tomorrow must take the CUET 2025 admit card to the exam hall. To download the admit card, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit cuet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on tab “Download Admit Card for CUET (UG) 2025”
Step 4: Login by entering CUET Application Number and Password.
Step 5: The CUET UG 2025 Admit Card PDF will appear on the screen.
Step 6: Check the details mentioned on the admit card.
Step 7: Download the CUET 2025 hall ticket and print multiple copies.
- 11:09 PM IST• 15 May 2025
CUET 2025 Exam Centres
The National Testing Agency is conducting CUET 2025 exams at multiple exam centres across 285 cities in India and 15 cities at International locations. Candidates can check their city of examination on the CUET advance city slip.
- 11:05 PM IST• 15 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Admit Card Download Link
Candidates appearing for the Common University Entrance Test can download the CUET hall ticket 2025 at the NTA CUET UG 2025 official website: cuet.nta.nic.in.
- 11:03 PM IST• 15 May 2025
CUET UG 2025 Exam Schedule
The National Testing Agency has scheduled the CUET 2025 exams for undergraduate admissions between May 13 and June 03, 2025. Applicants can check the CUET 2025 exam dates on the city intimation slip and CUET admit card.
- 11:01 PM IST• 15 May 2025
CUET 2025 May 16 Exam Tomorrow
The CUET UG 2025 May 16 examination for Shift 1 and Shift 2 will start tomorrow. The mode of examination will be Computer Based Test.
CUET previous year question papers have been released for CUET 2025. National Testing Agency releases the CUET previous year question papers for all subjects and languages. Candidates preparing for CUET must download the previous year question papers to become familiar with the CUET exam pattern and the difficulty level of the question paper. NTA releases the CUET question papers for Languages, Domain subjects and General test seperately. No pre registrations are required to download the CUET previous year question papers.
CUET 2026 will be scheduled tentatively in May/June in CBT mode. CUET previous year question papers for 2025 is available for downlaod. Candidates can download the CUET 2025-2022 question papers here.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET sample papers and previous year question papers candidates can get the direct link on this website. To download the CUET question papers candidates must refer the steps mentioned below:
Step 1- Visit the link provided- CUET Question Paper
Step 2- Scroll down the page and look for the subject to download the question paper for
Step 3- Click on the tab download
Step 4- Create the login credentials for new registrations
Step 5- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
Step 6- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
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As per the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern, the question paper will include 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects, and general test. Each subject will consist of 50 MCQs and there will no optional questions. All questions are mandatory to attempt. For every wrong answer negative marking of one mark will be attracted.