CUET 2025 Exam Day Strategy: Know Tips to Attempt Questions, Dos and Don’ts

Dos for the CUET Exam Day

Here we have listed the things to do and follow for the CUET exam.

• Arrange your documents properly: The mandatory documents to be carried to the CUET exam centre are the CUET admit card, a valid photo identity proof, passport-size photographs to be pasted on the attendance sheets, PwBD certificate and Scribe documents (if applicable).

• Know the list of permitted items: NTA has given the list of permitted items that can be carried inside the exam hall. Apart from the documents mentioned above, candidates are permitted to carry a transparent simple ballpoint pen and a transparent water bottle. Diabetic candidates can carry fruits such as banana, orange and apply or medicines.

• Self Declaration Undertaking: It is mandatory to fill up the Self Declaration Undertaking and paste your passport-size photograph (same as that printed on the admit card) and put your left-hand thumb impression.

• Decide your attire in advance: As insignificant as it may seem, attire or garments worn on the exam day play an important role. It must be comfortable and as simple as possible. Those wearing religious or customary attire must reach the centre in advance to facilitate proper security checks.

• Reach the CUET exam centre on time: Candidates have to report to the centre at least one hour in advance, and the gates will close half an hour before the test. Hence, leave your home on time after assessing the traffic and weather conditions. Also, decide the mode of transport in advance and plan your schedule accordingly.

• Visit the CUET exam centre a day in advance: If possible, visit the exam centre a day before the exam day to confirm the location and assess the duration of the commute, as well as the ideal mode of transport.

• Take the assigned seat: After entering the exam hall, check the seating arrangement properly and enter the assigned room and take the correct seat.

• Follow the invigilator’s instructions: Follow the instructions of the invigilators thoroughly. Also, in case of any discrepancy regarding the exam, you must seek the invigilator’s help. If you need to leave the exam centre during the test, you have to seek their permission. A duly filled-in Admit Card must be handed over to the Invigilator while leaving the examination Hall/Room.

• Crosscheck CUET 2024 question paper with the subjects written on admit card: Ensure that the CUET question paper available on the computer screen is as per his/her opted subject/medium indicated in the admit card. In case the subject/medium of the question paper is other than his/her opted subject/medium, the same may be brought to the notice of the invigilator concerned.

• Do rough work in the space provided: Blank paper sheets for rough work will be provided in the examination Hall/Room. Write your name and Roll Number at the top of each of the sheet(s) and hand over the sheet/s to the invigilator without fail, before leaving the Examination Hall/Room. Failure to do so may result in a non-evaluation of your answers.

• Read instructions on the CUET question paper: You are advised to carefully read the subject-specific instructions and other instructions mentioned in the question paper and abide by the same.

Don’ts for the CUET Exam Day

Here is the list of things to avoid on or before the CUET 2024 exam day.

• Do not carry barred items in the exam hall: NTA has stated the list of barred items that are not allowed to carry inside the CUET exam centre, which includes handbags/wallets, electronic devices or mobile phones, books or notes, calculators, watches, etc.

• Do not sign on the CUET admit card: You must not sign on the admit card before reaching the exam hall, in the invigilator’s absence.

• Do not be late in reaching the centre: No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall after the stipulated time. Hence, they should avoid getting late under any circumstances.

• Do not leave the exam hall before the exam ends: Even if you complete your exam before the scheduled time, you will not be allowed to leave the exam hall. Hence, you must be seated and revise till the exam gets over and the invigilator ensures that you have submitted your test and are allowed to exit.

• Do not wear garments with big buttons and shoes with thick soles: NTA has stated that garments with big buttons and shoes with thick soles will not be allowed. Hence, you must avoid wearing these.

• Do not follow unfair means: No Candidate should adopt any unfair means or indulge in any unfair examination practices. All the Examination Centres are under surveillance of CCTV and equipped with Jammers.

CUET Exam-Taking Strategy

Now we bring the tips to attempt the CUET exam or strategies to attempt the question paper.

• Read the questions thoroughly: Before starting the exam, read all the questions thoroughly. This will give you an idea of what is in store for you. Based on this, you will have to select the questions you are confident in attempting.

• Select the question to attempt in each section: In each section, there will be some buffer questions. Hence, you must select the questions you want to attempt in advance so that you do not waste time selecting questions once the exam starts.

• Keep a check on the onscreen timer: Always keep an eye on the onscreen exam timer to keep a tab on the timing. This will help you with time management.

• Start with sections or questions you are confident in: To boost your confidence level, start with the questions you are completely sure of. This will also save time. After that, you can attempt the questions from your weak areas.

• Do not spend much time on a question: Do not spend more than three to four minutes per question. In case a question takes more time than this, you can mark those questions for review and revisit them later on.

• Revise before submission: Before submitting the test, revise each of the questions and answers thoroughly. In case of any wrong marking, change the answer option selection. Also, check the rough sheet properly and ensure that you have written your name and Roll number on top of each page.

• Keep in mind the negative marking: Try not to attempt questions based on guesses. It is seen that candidates attempt many questions just by guessing the answer, resulting in negative marking. This way, candidates lose their marks. Candidates need to be aware of the implications and results of the negative marking scheme.

Also Read: CUET 2026 Exam Pattern

Last but not least, be calm and composed. Do not panic or get stressed. Also, before your exam day, eat healthy, drink ample water to stay hydrated, and get enough rest so that you can appear for the CUET 2026 exam energetically and confidently.