CUET Exam Analysis 2025 (OUT): Get CUET UG Subject Wise Analysis & Review

Common University Entrance Test 2025 ( CUET )

Shruti Garg
Updated on Jun 3, 2025 14:22 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

CUET 2025 exam analysis has been released. CUET UG 2025 exam was conducted online. NTA announced the CUET schedule 2025 on the candidate's intimation slip and admit cards. Candidates who appeared for the CUET UG 2025 exam can check the all CUET subject-wise analysis, memory-based questions and student reaction here. NTA conducted CUET UG 2025 exam between May 13 and June 03, 2025, in CBT format.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of the CUET exam?
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The difficulty level of the CUET exam ranges from moderate to tough. Since the CUET UG exam is held for multiple subjects and slots, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. Sometimes, the difficulty level may also vary for different slots. The difficulty level of exam is also relative and the same exam's level of difficulty may vary for different candidates. While for the well prepared candidates, the difficulty level will be low, for the underprepared students, the level of difficulty will be on the higher side. 

Q:   What is the CUET marking scheme?
A: 

NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2026:

  • Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
  • Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
  • Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
  • If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
  • If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
  • If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?
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CUET UG section I and section II, consisting of the language and domain-wise subjects are compulsory to attempt. On the other hand, the third section consisting of General Knowledge and aptitude questions is not compulsory to attempt unless it is the requirement of the programme the candidate has applied for. Candidates will have to choose the subjects while filling the CUET UG application form. In case candidates do not opt for the General Test, then they will be evaluated only based on their performance in Section 1 and Section 2 as per the requirement of the course and university that candidate has applied for. NTA will use the normalisation method to score candidates and universities will prepare the merit lists accordingly. 

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
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The CUET questions are objective and carries multiple choices (MCQs). Each question will have four answer options. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, they will get full marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. Before the final submission, they can change the answer option in case they realise that they have entered a wrong answer option earlier.

Q:   What is CUET UG exam slot and timing?
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CUET 2026 will be held in two slots. The timing for the same is released with release of CUET 2026 admit card. Candidates can know the exam centre and timing along with the release of CUET 2026 admit card. NTA is expceted not to release the official CUET 2026 date sheet. Candidates can check their subject-wise CUET exam date and slot timings on CUET intimation slips and admit card.

Q:   Will CUET UG exam duration vary for each subject?
A: 

No, CUET UG exam duration will not vary for each subject. The exam duration will be unform for all CUET subjects that is 60 minutes. Candidates will be required to attempt 50 questions within the given time limit. The marking scheme of each question remains the same.

Table of content
  • CUET UG 2025 Question Paper & Answer Key PDF
  • CUET 2025 Question Paper Analysis
  • CUET 2025 Exam Pattern
  • FAQs Regarding CUET Analysis
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CUET UG 2025 Question Paper & Answer Key PDF

Check the table below to download the CUET UG 2025 question paper and CUET answer key PDF for all subjects:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is a good score in CUET UG?
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On analysing the CUET UG cut off for the academic year 2024-25, scoring above 700 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Candidates scoring above 700 may fall in the category of 95+ percentile. Candidates can get admission to top universities like University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and other top central universities in the desired course. Given below is the range that is considered good for admission to top universities:

  • Very Good Score: 700 and above
  • Good Score: 650 and above

Score range between 400-649 is considered an average score. Admission on the basis of the average score can et into any decent college in India accepting CUET scores. 

Q:   What is CUET UG passing marks?
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There are no prescribed passing marks for CUET UG. In order to know if a candidate has passed the CUET 2025 exam or not or is eligible for admission to desired course and university, they are required to check the passing marks released by the colleges/university seperately. After the declaration of CUET result, all the colleges or universities will release the course-wise passing marks or CUET UG cutoff, which will be used for shortlisting candidates for admission to UG courses.

On the basis of the cut off released by the CUET participating universities and candidates meeting the criteria will be offered amdission to UG courses.

Q:   How can I access the CUET UG cut off list?
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Students can access the CUET UG cut off list only after the cut offs are released by the CUET UG participating universities. The following steps should be followed to access the CUET cut off list of universities candidate is desirous to take admission in.

  • Visit the official website of the applied and participating institutes
  • On the homepage, click on the link to the current academic session CUET Cut Off
  • A new login page will open on screen. Enter the credentials and submit
  • Now, you can access the CUET UG cut off list when released

The above steps will be applicable only if instittues release the CUET UG cut offs. Otherwise, if the institutes release merit lists carrying their scores, then the minimum score would be considered as the CUET UG cut off. Universities like Delhi University does not released CUET cut off. Candidates will know the college/course allocated on the basis of the preferences filled by the candidate while filling the application form.

Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?
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CUET UG Language section will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt 40 out of 50 question in CUET UG exam. The language section will assess candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam. Candidates will be given duration of 45 minutes to attend this section of CUET UG. 

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CUET 2025 Question Paper Analysis

CUET UG 2025 question paper analysis and answer key have been updated after the exam is over. CUET 2025 was conducted from May 13 to June 03, 2025. Shiksha has provided day and subject-wise CUET exam analysis and memory-based questions.

Also Read: CUET 2025 Answer Key

CUET UG 2025 Analysis

CUET Subject

Difficulty Level

Topics and Weightage

CUET General Test

Moderately difficult

  • Percentages (1 question)
  • Ratios (1-2 questions)
  • Time and Work (2-3 questions)
  • Upstream, downstream (1-2 questions)
  • Mean, median and mode (1-2 questions)
  • Any other topic (Permutation and combination)
  • Mensuration (1-2 questions)
  • SI and CI (1 question)
  • Reasoning (7-12 questions)

CUET Economics

Easy to moderate

  • Introduction to Microeconomics (2-3 questions)
  • Consumer Behaviour and Demands (3-4 questions)
  • Producer Behaviour and Surplus (2-3 questions)
  • Forms of Market and Price Determination (1-2 questions)
  • Simple Application of tools of Demand and Supply Curve (1-2 questions)
  • National Income (4-5 questions)
  • Determinations of Income and Employment (2-3 questions)
  • Money and Banking (2-23 questions)
  • Government Budget and Economy (2 questions)
  • Balanance of Payments (2-3 questions)
  • GST based case study (5 questions)
  • Numericals (3-4 questions)

CUET English

Easy

  • Synonyms (2-3 questions)
  • Antonyms (2-3 questions)
  • Idioms and Phrases (5 questions)
  • Parajumbles (5 questions)
  • Reading Comprehension Passages (3 passages) (Malnutrition and Story-based) (less weightage as compared to last year)
  • Vocabulary-based question (5-6 questions) (For example, Expose, Pragmatic)
  • Rearrangement 
  • Grammar questions (Parts of Speech, etc.)

CUET Physics

Moderate

  • A balanced paper covering the complete Class 12 syllabus.
  • Included a fair mix of numerical problems and formula-based questions.
  • No tricky or out-of-syllabus questions, with many concepts directly aligned with NCERT textbook content.

CUET Business Studies

Moderate

  • 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)

CUET Political Science

Easy to Moderate

  • Era of One Party Dominance (1-2 questions)
  • Nation Building and its Problems (1 question)
  • Politics of Palnned Development (2-3 questions)
  • India's external relations (2-3 questions)
  • Restoration of Congress System (2-3 questions)
  • Crisis of the Constitutional Order (1-2 questions)
  • Regional Aspirations and Conflicts (3-4 questions)
  • Democratic Upsurge and Collation Politics (1-2 questions)
  • Recent Issues and Challenges (1-2 questions)
  • Emergency (4-5 questions)
  • Collapse of Bipolarity (2-3 questions)
  • Comptemporary South Asia (7-8 questions)
  • International Organisations (1-2 questions)

CUET Chemistry

Easy to Moderate

  • Entirely NCERT-based paper, no questions asked from outside the prescribed syllabus.
  • Fact-based and straightforward, with most questions directly picked from Class 12 Chemistry NCERT.

 

 

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CUET 2025 Exam Pattern

CUET UG 2025 was held in CBT mode. The questions were in objective and multiple choice (MCQ) format. The CUET exam pattern 2025 is given in the table below.

Section

Number of Questions

Duration

Section I

50 Questions

60 minutes

Section II

50 Questions

60 minutes

Section III

50 Questions

60 minutes

Each question carries 5 marks, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are NCERT books enough to cover CUET syllabus?
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NTA has mentioned that CUET UG 2026 syllabus will adhere to NCERT syllabus. Hence, it can be safely assumed that the NCERT books are enough to cover the syllabus of the exam. Candidates must note that, CUET exam tests students' understanding of the concepts and ability to apply them in various situations.

Therefore, to prepare well and get a good score, it is advised that students refer to other study materials and books designed for national level competitive entrance exams. The CUET UG syllabus is in tune with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The chapters and topics are similar to Class 12 syllabus. Unlike other UG entrance exams, CUET UG syllabus does not include Class 11 syllabus.

Q:   Does the CUET syllabus also include chapters from Class 11?
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No, the CUET 2026 syllabus does not include the chapters or topics from Class 11 syllabus. The exam, which is conducted for multiple subjects and languages, has to be prepared by completing the Class 12 syllabus only. NTA has also released the subject-wise syllabus of the CUET UG 2026 exam, which will be held in May/June in CBT mode.

However, students may refer to the Class 11 syllabus for better conceptual clarity and to make the base of the domain subjects stronger. But as far as the actual syllabus is concerned, it will only be based on Class 12 CBSE or NCERT syllabus.

Q:   How difficult is it to crack the CUCET?
A: 
Hi, the CUET exam is not difficult to crack. Based on the responses from the candidates who appeared in 2022 & 2023, the difficulty level of the exam ranges from easy to moderate, with occasional increased difficulty in a few subjects. The main thing to remember when preparing for CUET is to have a thorough understanding of the NCERTs and sufficient mock preparation. If you have these 2 in your arsenal, cracking CUET is not going to be difficult at all.
Q:   What is the CUET exam duration for each subject?
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As per the CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:

Section I- Languages 

Section II- Domain Subject

Section III- General Test

Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Students now have the flexibility to choose any CUET UG subject irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th

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FAQs Regarding CUET Analysis

Check frequently asked questions on CUET analysis below:

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Q:   How to apply for counselling after CUET?
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After obtaining the CUET results, candidates will be able to apply for CUET counselling for various participating universities. To apply for CUET UG counselling, candidates can follow the process below;

  • Register for the CUET cousnelling process on official website of participating university
  • Fill the CUET UG admission application form like CSAS UG for DU, BHU UET application form for BHU and so forth.
  • Upload the CUET UG scorecard or enter the marks obtained in the eligible subjects
  • Declaration of admission status/ CUET cut off
  • Visit the university for verification of documents and pay the admission fee
Q:   Is CUET UG counselling conducted in a centralised manner?
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No, CUET UG counselling is not conducted in a centralised manner. The counselling or the admission process is conducted separately for each institute based on their own eligibility and admission criteria. Candidates who will appear for CUET 2025 will be required to check the selection criteria and other admission details of their preferred colleges individually to be able to make the correct decision. National Testing Agency (NTA) has no role in conducting counselling process for CUET UG admissions. The participating universities conduct CUET counselling on the basis of candidate's CUET score and college preferences. The candidates are supposed to fill the forms for college and courses for seat allotment. Candidates must stay updated with the important dates for admission to participating universities. 

Q:   Which are the central universities accepting CUET UG scores?
Q:   How is CUET UG cut off calculated?
A: 

The CUET UG cut off is determined by CUET participating universities seperately. Parameters on the basis of which CUET UG cut off is released are:

  • Total number of candidates that appeared for the CUET UG exam
  • The number of seats offered by the participating universities through CUET UG
  • The difficulty level of the CUET exam
  • Overall performance of the test takers (pass percentage/ score range, etc.)

CUET cut off is based on the percentile of the candidate. To calculate the CUET percentile following formula is applied:

100*Number of candidates appeared in the session with a raw score is equal to or less than a candidate/ total number of candidates appeared for CUET UG.

Q:   What is CUET UG cut off for top courses?
A: 

CUET UG cut off will vary from course to course and universities. To know the cut off for CUET UG courses, candidates must stay updated with the notification released by the universities for admissions. As per the previous year analysis, candidates can expect the CUET UG cut off for various top courses under Arts, Commerce and Science as mentioned below:

UG Courses

DU Cut off Percentile

BHU Cut-off Score (Normalized)

Jamia Millia Islamia Cut off

B.R Ambedkar University Cut off Marks (Out of 850)

B.A (Hons) English

95+

170+

65-80

600-700

B.A (Hons) Economics

98+

170+

70-80

550-650

B.Com (Hons)

96+

220+

60-80

-

B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics

97+

160+

50-70

-

B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry

95+

160+

45-70

-

Q:   How many universities accept CUET score?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score 2025 will be accepted by 205 universities (central, state, private and deemed) across India. On the basis of the CUET UG score, candidates are offered admission to UG programme of the participating colleges. Candidates applying for admission to UG programme must ensure to check the course eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

Some of the top CUET accepting universities with NIRF ranking 2024 are:

NameStateNIRF Rank 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityDelhi2
Jamia Millia IslamiaDelhi3
Banaras Hindu UniversityUttar Pradesh5
University of DelhiDelhi6
Aligarh Muslim UniversityUttar Pradesh8
Q:   What is CUET UG provisional answer key?
A: 

National testing Agency (NTA) releases the provisional CUET answer key soon after the exam is conducted. In the CUET UG provisional answer key candidates can check the correct options for each question and their markes responses. On release of the CUET UG provisional answer key, candidates are given the opportunity to challenge the answer key before the declaration of results. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided by the conducting body, candidates can raise objections with justification/evidence. If found correct, CUET answer key is revised and is released soon after. 

CUET UG 2025 provisional answer key has been at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their recorded responses and CUET answer key. Candidates will be able to challenge the CUET UG provisional answer key in three days window.

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Admission into UG and PG courses at the Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) is based on merit through entrance exams and their cutoffs. It accepts the CUET scores for UG/PG admission. The students must meet the CUET  cutoff set by the university.

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Rani yadav

Beginner-Level 2

Answered Yesterday

No, CUET UG 2026 official syllabus has not been released. NTA will uplaod the CUET 2026 syllabus PDFs tentatively in first week of March along with the release of official notification. Candidates preparing for CUET 2026 exam can download the CUET syllabus. The CUET syllabus is based on class 12th N

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Nishtha Kumar

Beginner-Level 5

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For CUET UG 2026, candidates can apply from first week of March 2026 once the application form window is active. The deadline to apply for CUET 2026 will be updated once the official notification is released. 

CUET UG 2026 registration key dates

  • Registration start date: First week of March 2026
  • Registr

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Satyendra Kaur

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

CUET UG 2026 notification will release tentatively in first week of March. National Testing Agency will release the CUET detailed official notification at official website- cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for the exam can check the following details on CUET notification PDF:

  • Exam dates
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Kritika Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

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No, CUET UG is not compulsory for Takshashila University BA admissions. The university grants admission to its BA courses based on marks obtained in the Class 12 examinations. However, the university's official website states that the university may require some students to appear for an interview p

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Admission to the BCom programme at Dr. D.Y. Patil ACS College does not require CUET UG results. However, the college might accept CUET UG scores for admission to its several undergraduate courses. Still, for admission to the BCom course, the college does not consider CUET scores. Moreover, the colle

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Indrani Tyagi

Contributor-Level 10

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Yes but not good college u get seat lower collage 

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Shiva

Beginner-Level 1

Answered Yesterday

There are approximately 60 best B.Pharm colleges in the Delhi NCR region. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top CollegesTuition Fee
SGT University, GurgaonINR 8 lakh
Amity University, NoidaINR 10 lakh
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha UniversityINR 4.34 lakh
SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti UniversityINR 4.3 Lacs - INR 4.5 lakh
IIMT UniversityINR 4.2 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

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Banaras Hindu University, and Jawaharlal Nehru University. Additionally, Delhi Technological University (DTU) and Jamia Millia Islamia are also well-regarded for this program. 

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Sakshi Dabas

Beginner-Level 4

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No, CUET is not required for admission to Christ University Pune BSc courses. The BSc selection process published on the university's official website states that the admissions are granted based on marks obtained in the Class 12 examination. Other than this, students are also required to fulfil the

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

317 Institutes accepting CUET

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi Public

Banaras Hi
  • 2.40 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Jamia Millia Islamia

Jamia Nagar, Delhi Public

Jamia Mill
  • 24,000
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Hindu College, University of Delhi

North Campus, Delhi Public

Hindu Coll
  • 88,410
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Delhi University (DU)

North Campus, Delhi Public

Delhi Univ
  • 1.47 Lakh
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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