CUET UG: Eligibility Criteria 

While there is no age restriction for appearing in the CUET (UG) 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) welcomes applications from candidates who have passed their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination regardless of age. This includes those who are appearing for their Class 12 exams in 2025. It’s important to note, however, that universities may have their own age criteria for admission. So, while you can take the CUET (UG) 2024 without age limitations, be sure to check the specific requirements of the university you’d like to attend.”

Eligibility criteria in Brief:

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates should have completed their Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
• General category candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in Class 12, while SC/ST candidates require at least 45% marks.

Age Limit:

• There is no age limit for appearing in CUET UG. However, candidates must fulfill the age criteria (if any) specified by the university to which they are applying.

Subject Requirements:

• Candidates should have studied specific subjects in Class 12, depending on the undergraduate program they wish to pursue. For instance, for B.Sc. (Hons.) programs, subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics may be required.

Nationality:

• Applicants must be Indian nationals.

CUET UG: Exam Pattern 

Examination Pattern for CUET UG 2025

The CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Here is a detailed overview of the examination pattern:

1. Exam Structure

The CUET UG exam is divided into three main sections:

• Section 1: Language (1A and 1B)
• Section 2: Domain-Specific Subjects
• Section 3: General Test

2. Section-Wise Details

Section 1: Language

• 1A (Mandatory Languages): Tests proficiency in one of 13 languages (e.g., Hindi, English, Tamil, Bengali, etc.).
• 1B (Optional Languages): Tests proficiency in an additional language from 20 options (e.g., French, German, Spanish, etc.).
• Question Type: Reading comprehension-based questions including passages, vocabulary, and grammar.
• No. of Questions:
  • 40 questions to be attempted out of 50.
• Duration: 45 minutes per language.

Section 2: Domain-Specific Subjects

• Purpose: Tests knowledge in subjects relevant to the UG course being applied for (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, History).
• Subjects Offered: 27 subjects (candidates can choose up to 6).
• Question Type: Objective type (MCQs) based on Class 12 syllabus.
• No. of Questions:
  • 40 questions to be attempted out of 50.
• Duration: 45 minutes per subject.

Section 3: General Test

• Purpose: Tests general knowledge, current affairs, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability.
• Question Type: MCQs from topics like General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Numerical Ability.
• No. of Questions:
  • 50 questions to be attempted out of 60.
• Duration: 60 minutes.

3. Marking Scheme

• Correct Answer: +5 marks
• Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
• Unanswered/Marked for Review: No marks deducted.

4. Medium of Examination

• Offered in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

5. Exam Mode

• Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
• Conducted in multiple sessions over multiple days.

6. Total Duration

• Depends on the number of sections/subjects chosen by the candidate.
• Each section is conducted separately.

7. Key Points

• Candidates can select sections and subjects based on the undergraduate program they are applying for.
• The exam syllabus is aligned with the NCERT Class 12 syllabus.

For detailed subject combinations and specific university requirements, refer to the official CUET UG Information Bulletin.