CUET UG 2025 Begins Today: Exam Guidelines, Dress Code, Paper Pattern, and Key Instructions
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2025 for undergraduate admissions across 300+ universities in India, including prestigious institutions like Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), and University of Allahabad, begins today, May 13, 2025. The exam will be conducted entirely in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format this year.
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Key Changes in CUET UG 2025 Pattern
- No optional questions: Unlike previous years, CUET UG 2025 will have no internal choice in the question paper.
- All questions are mandatory.
- Uniform exam duration: Every test paper will now be of 60 minutes duration, whereas last year durations were split between 45 and 60 minutes depending on the subject.
- Question Format: Each paper will have 50 questions.
- Marking Scheme:
- +5 marks for each correct answer.
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
Exam Mode, Pattern, and Duration
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration per subject: 60 minutes
- Total Questions: 50 (All compulsory)
- Extra time: 20 minutes for PwBD candidates
- Shifts: Morning and Evening (1 or more subjects per shift)
CUET UG 2025 Dress Code Guidelines
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a strict dress code to ensure transparency and security during the examination:
For Male Candidates:
- Wear half-sleeve shirts or t-shirts in light colors.
- Simple pants are allowed, even with pockets.
- Avoid jeans (due to metallic buttons), large buttons, and multiple chains.
- Shoes are not allowed – only slippers or sandals are permitted.
For Female Candidates:
- Light-colored clothes without elaborate designs.
- Flat or low-heeled sandals only.
- Jewelry is strictly prohibited – no earrings, rings, nose pins, necklaces, or bangles.
- Hairbands, belts, scarves, and religious threads with metal are not allowed.
- Items like watches, sunglasses, caps, bracelets, and other metallic accessories are banned.
Religious or Cultural Dress:
Candidates wearing attire for religious or cultural reasons must report at least one hour early for additional security verification.
How to Download CUET UG 2025 Admit Card
Follow these steps to download the hall ticket:
- Visit the official website: cuet.nta.nic.in
- Click on ‘Download Admit Card for CUET (UG)-2025 Examination’
- Enter your Application Number and Password
- Click Submit
- Download the PDF of the admit card and take a printout for the exam day
Documents Required at the Exam Center
Candidates must carry the following:
- CUET UG 2025 Admit Card (printed copy)
- One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded in the application form)
- One valid photo ID proof, such as:
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Driving License
Note: Candidates with two papers on the same day should carry two passport-size photographs.
Important Exam Day Instructions
- Reporting Time: Arrive at least 2 hours before the exam starts.
- Entry Closes: No entry will be allowed 30 minutes before the exam begins.
- Allowed Items:
- Transparent water bottle
- 50 ml hand sanitizer
- Admit card with affixed photo
- Original photo ID proof
- One passport-size photograph for attendance sheet
Strictly Prohibited Items
- Electronic Devices: No mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, microphones, calculators, smartwatches, or any gadgets.
- Stationery Items: No pencil box, geometry box, or unauthorized writing materials.
- Food Items: Not allowed inside the examination hall.
- Jewelry & Accessories: Strictly prohibited, including religious metal items and wristbands.
Candidate Activity
Final Words for Candidates
CUET UG 2025 is a gateway to premier higher education institutions across the country. Candidates are advised to follow all instructions diligently to avoid disqualification or delay. Being aware of the dress code, carrying the correct documents, and arriving on time are crucial to ensuring a smooth and stress-free examination experience.
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