National Testing Agency (NTA) Launches New Website for CUET UG 2025 Admissions

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has unveiled a new website dedicated to the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2025. This platform will serve as the primary portal for students seeking undergraduate admissions and will host the application link for CUET UG 2025. The official website for CUET UG 2025 is cuet.nta.nic.in. While no official notification has been posted yet, updates regarding the CUET UG 2025 application process will be available soon.

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Key Features of the CUET UG 2025 Website

The newly launched website provides crucial information regarding the application process, participating universities, and payment assistance. For students facing difficulties while making the payment, the NTA has released helpline numbers and email IDs to resolve transaction-related issues.

This year, applicants can pay the examination fee via State Bank of India, Canara Bank, and HDFC Bank, ensuring a smoother payment process.

Additionally, the website lists the central, state, private, deemed-to-be, and other government institutions participating in CUET UG 2025. Students must verify whether their desired universities accept CUET scores for admission before proceeding with the application.

CUET UG 2025: Key Changes and Updates

Following expert recommendations, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced several changes to CUET UG 2025:

1. Examination Mode: The CUET-UG will now be conducted entirely as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), transitioning from the previous hybrid model.
2. Subject Selection: Students will now have the flexibility to appear for subjects regardless of their Class 12 subjects, broadening their options for university admissions.
3. Reduction in Subjects: The number of subjects has been reduced from 63 to 37. Admissions for programs in the dropped subjects will be based on the General Aptitude Test (GAT) scores.
4. Changes in Language Papers: Previously, CUET offered 33 language tests, which have now been streamlined to 13 languages:
   • Assamese
   • Bengali
   • English
   • Gujarati
   • Hindi
   • Kannada
   • Malayalam
   • Marathi
   • Punjabi
   • Odia
   • Tamil
   • Telugu
   • Urdu
5. Domain-Specific Subject Reduction: The number of domain-specific subjects has been decreased from 29 to 23, with Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, and Engineering Graphics being removed.
6. Standardized Exam Duration: The test duration for all subjects has been set at 60 minutes, ensuring uniformity across different subjects.
7. Compulsory Questions: The optional question format has been eliminated, making all questions mandatory.

CUET UG 2025: Exam Timeline

In 2024, CUET UG was conducted in both online and pen-and-paper formats across multiple shifts from May 15-31. However, the result declaration, initially planned for June 30, faced delays. With the new standardized structure in place for 2025, authorities aim for a more streamlined and timely examination process.

For the latest updates on CUET UG 2025, students should regularly check the official website cuet.nta.nic.in and stay informed about crucial announcements related to the examination process.

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