The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2025 for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) admissions will see significant changes following a review by an expert panel, according to University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Jagadesh Kumar.
The UGC has formed a committee of experts to assess and enhance the CUET-UG and CUET-PG exam process based on feedback from previous years. "Based on the feedback from the past years, it is also essential to continuously improve the examination process to provide a better, more efficient, and conducive environment for students taking CUET. In this spirit, the UGC has constituted an expert committee to review the conduct of CUET-UG and CUET-PG for 2025," Kumar told PTI.
Key Changes in CUET 2025
CUET-UG Returns to Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode
- The exam was earlier conducted in hybrid mode, but from 2025 onwards, it will be exclusively held in CBT format for better reliability and security.
Flexibility in Subject Selection
- Candidates will be allowed to opt for any subject in CUET-UG, even if they haven't studied it in Class 12.
- This move aims to break rigid disciplinary boundaries in higher education and provide students with more academic flexibility.
Review of Exam Structure
- The expert panel has examined aspects like the number of papers, duration, syllabus alignment, and logistical challenges to enhance the exam experience.
- The changes proposed by the panel have been approved by the UGC.
Why Were These Changes Introduced?
The first edition of CUET-UG in 2022 faced technical glitches and required score normalization due to multiple shifts. In 2024, the exam was conducted in hybrid mode, but it was canceled across Delhi just a night before due to logistical reasons. Learning from these challenges, the NTA and UGC aim to make CUET 2025 smoother and more secure.
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Application Process for CUET-UG 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the CUET UG 2025 application forms on the official website. Interested candidates can register online once the portal opens.
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