Last Minute Preparation Tips for CUET 2025
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET 2025 exam will be conducted in May/June 2025. When few days are left for the exam, here we bring the last-minute preparation strategy and tips for the exam day. Read the article by Shiksha to know the dos and don’ts regarding the last-minute preparation for CUET UG 2025.
CUET 2025 Last Minute Tips and Strategy
CUET UG 2025 exam will be conducted in May/June 2025. NTA will conduct CUET UG exam in a CBT mode only. Candidates who are willing to take the test must be well prepared and are focusing on the revision. Those who will be scheduled to take the CUET UG 2025 exam on later dates must also concentrate on the last-moment practice and brush up on their weak areas. When few days are left for the test, this article of Shiksha brings the CUET 2025 last-minute preparation tips.
- CUET Exam Pattern 2025
- CUET 2025 Section-wise Question Types
- CUET 2025 Last-Minute Preparation Tips
CUET Exam Pattern 2025
CUET 2025 exam will be conducted in hybrid mode for different time slots and subjects. There will be three sections in the exam with a varied number of questions. The detailed structure of the exam is given below:
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| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Section IA |
40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language |
45 minutes for each language |
| Section IB |
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| Section II |
35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50 |
45 Minutes for each Domain-Specific Subject |
| Section III |
50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 |
60 minutes |
CUET 2025 Exam Pattern – Marking Scheme
As per the CUET 2025 exam pattern, following marking scheme will be followed:
- Each question will carry five marks
- There will be negative marking of -1 for each wrong answer
- No marks will be awarded or deducted for the unattempted questions.
CUET 2025 Section-wise Question Types
NTA has given the guidelines on the CUET 2025 syllabus or the types of questions asked in each section.
Section I – Language: Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary).
NTA will release CUET 2026 city intimation slip online. Candidates who will complete the CUET application process by paying the requisite fee can log in with their username and password and download the slip to check the city where their CUET UG 2026 exam centre will be located.
CUET intimation slip mentions the date of examination, shift, subject/test papers and medium chosen by the candidate while filling the application form. City intimation slips are released subsequently for the exams scheduled on different dates. CUET city intimation slip is not an admit card. It is an advanced information about the allotment of city. Based on the city allotted, candidates will have to make the necessary arrangement for travel, accommodation, etc.
CUET UG 2026 datesheet will be released soon after the registration process is over. Candidates can check their CUET 2026 exam schedule on their intimation slip or admit card also. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held in CBT mode. Last year, NTA did not release the official CUET examination schedule, however, candidates can check the schedule for applied subjects on their admit cards, when released. Candidates can know the CUET subject wise slots, exam dates and timings.
Section II – Domain Subject: MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only
Section III – General Test: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning
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CUET 2025 Last-Minute Preparation Tips
Now, we will bring to the readers the last-minute preparation tips to ace the CUET UG 2025 exam.
Revise the core subjects: Go through the notes for the core subjects. You may also check the question papers or mock tests you have already taken and scored well. This would not only boost your confidence but would also help you take note of the mistakes to avoid and steps to follow to solve different question types. You must make notes for the topic studied to study in brief at last minute.
Decide the exam-taking strategy: By now, you must have decided on your exam-taking strategy in terms of the number of questions to attempt, duration to dedicate for each question and section, topics of questions to select, and revision. You must go through the plan once again for a foolproof strategy. You must also keep a backup plan ready in case your original plan does not seem feasible while taking the test.
DU CSAS portal 2025 is now active at ugadmission.uod.ac.in. University of Delhi launched CSAS portal 2025 on June 17, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the CUET 2025 exam can register at DU CSAS 2025 portal. Candidates will be required to enter the college and course preference and pay the DU CSAS registration 2025 fee to participate in the admission process. On the basis of the choices entered and CUET 2025 percentile, candidates will be alloted college and course. CUET 2025 result will be declared in last week of June 2025 at cuet.nta.nic.in.
CUET UG 2026 notification will be released at nta.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in. The dates for the CUET 2026 exam subject wise will be declared online. CUET 2026 will be held in May/June. In CUET UG 2026 notification candidates will be able to check the important details about:
- Exam important dates
- CUET eligibility criteria
- Steps to fill application form
- Reservation criteria
- Admit card
- Exam centres
- Syllabus
- Exam pattern
- Results
- Normalisation Process
Talking about her exam day strategy, Mahalaxmi Swaminathan, another CUET topper of last year who scored full marks of 800, said, “Firstly, I answered all the questions that I was very confident with. For each subject, one is given a buffer of 10 questions which they can skip. Thus one must go through the entire 50 questions. This helped me in analysing how many more questions I needed to solve to answer 40 questions. Plus, going through all questions helps one to evaluate which of the remaining questions is relatively easier to solve within the specified time. The elimination method also helps in answering MCQs, but I would suggest that one should not entirely rely on this technique.”
Minimise frequency of mock tests: You shouldn't take a new mock test or solve the question paper a day before the exam. However, if your exam is scheduled in the next few phases, then you can take a mock test in alternate days and, in between, get it analysed. While at this stage, you would not be able to convert your weak areas to your strength, you can work on minimising the silly mistakes that you have been regularly committing. The only way to do this is by more practice and improving your concentration while taking the test. Also, you should ideally take the mock tests within the time allotted to the test, in a proctored manner. Sharing her strategy, Prisha Khandelwal, a CUET 2022 topper and an SRCC Delhi student, said, “I used to devote at least four hours per day; in those four hours, I used to solve practice papers for every subject. I used to practice sample papers and PYQs in an MCQ format.”
Do not start a new topic or chapter: Starting a new topic is also not ideal at this stage. Instead, you can dedicate the time to brush up on the language sections and the General Knowledge section (if applicable). This would serve a dual purpose of revising for the sections other than your core subjects and keeping your mind unburdened.
Also Read: CUET Topper Tips: Following NCERT by Heart is Key to Score Full Marks, says Jigeesha Bhargavi
Refer to the Internet for Additional Information: While you must have completed the NCERT textbooks and referred to additional sources as well, you can also tap the online resources by being a part of various online study groups and communities, watching YouTube videos by experts and past years’ toppers to know the exam day strategy and other tips and tricks. Talking about the same, Kabya Nayak, top scorer in CUET 2022 and Hindu College student said, “I would like to suggest they value more qualitative studying, wisely exploit the powerful reservoir of knowledge, i.e., the Internet and CUET-related channels on YouTube to access the free material.”
You may also watch the videos below to learn about CUET 2025 preparation tips.
Keep yourself relaxed: At this stage, there is no use in being stressed. Hence, don’t stress and stay relaxed. Ensure that you eat a balanced diet on time and get ample rest so that you feel completely energetic and confident on the day of your exam.
CUET 2025 is expected to begin in the third week of May and end in third week of June 2025. Last year, 13.9 lakh candidates applied for the exam across India and abroad. Over 250 universities across India will be accepting the CUET result 2025 for admission to undergraduate courses in the academic year 2025-24.
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Yes, 700 is a good score in CUET. This score can help candidates place in top colleges of Delhi University, banaras Hindu University and Allahabad University. 700 score is considered to a CUET good score marking a percentile of 95+.
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Yes, National Testing Agency has released the official link of CUET UG 2026. Candidates will be able to check the latest updates for CUET 2026 exam at cuet.nta.nic.in. CUET 2026 official notification will be released on the official website.
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No, CUET UG 2026 application form has not been released yet. It is expected that NTA will commence CUET registration 2026 in first week of March at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admisison to UG courses of central, state, private or deemed universities must fill the online application form befo
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The best CUET course depends on candidate's interest, stream, subjects studied in class 12th. Some of the top CUET UG courses with best career options are B.Sc (Chemistry, Physics, CS), B.Com (Pass, Hons.), BBA/BMS/BFIA, BA (Economics, English, History), BCA and integrated programs. Candidates must
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Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is conducted for admission to UG courses of central, state, private and deemed universities. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts CUET exam annually for students desireous of taking admission to colleges of Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Allahaba
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Yes — you can choose CUET (UG) domain subjects that are different from what you studied in class 12, even if you want to study BA.
BUT this depends on the specific university's eligibility rules, not CUET alone.
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Admissions to most of courses are offered through Christ University Entrance Test CUET at university. There are some courses that can be pursued without CUET. However, these are limited, and CUET remains compulsory for most.
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Here are some *good coaching options you can consider for CUET (UG) preparation with a focus on cracking the BA French (JNU + other central universities) path — particularly if you want help with languages (French), General Test, and overall CUET strategy:
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Candidates will be able to check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:
Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.