CUET 2025 Exam: New changes to be announced soon by UGC

Overview: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is set to undergo major changes for the 2025 exam cycle. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has established an expert committee to review the conduct of the CUET-UG and CUET-PG exams. Read to learn more about CUET 2025 exam changes. 

UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar recently said, "It is essential to continuously enhance the examination process based on feedback from previous years to make it better, more efficient, and student-friendly. Keeping this in mind, the UGC has set up an expert committee to review the conduct of CUET-UG and CUET-PG for 2025."

Keep reading to know more about CUET 2025 exam changes! 

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CUET 2025 Exam Changes

The CUET exam is among the most competitive exams in India, pivotal for admission to premier institutions. It enables students to secure seats in various undergraduate programs at central universities. This exam impacts the academic future of lakhs of students every year.

Key Changes Expected:

Revised CUET Exam Pattern	The committee is considering changes to the exam pattern, including the number of papers, duration, and syllabus alignment.
Improved Operational Logistics	The UGC aims to streamline the operational logistics to ensure a smoother and more efficient exam process.
Student-Friendly Approach	The CUET 2025 exam changes will be designed to make the exam more student-friendly, addressing concerns raised by students and parents.

Check the list of all CUET Participating Universities HERE 

According to University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Jagadesh Kumar, the CUET-UG will return to a computer-based format in 2025, and students will be allowed to appear for any subjects from the CUET domain subjects, language papers and General Test, irrespective of the subjects studied in Class 12.

• Mr Kumar said the exam will be conducted only in a computer-based test (CBT) mode from 2025 as it is much more reliable and secure than other modes.
• Candidates will also be allowed to opt for subjects in CUET-UG that they haven't studied in Class 12 to allow the students to cross over the rigid disciplinary boundaries in higher education,

Reasons for CUET 2025 Exam Changes

• Due to recent issues, such as paper leaks in major entrance exams, the authority has decided to involve state governments in conducting exams.
• These incidents raised concerns about the safety and fairness of the exam process.
• To ensure transparency and security and create a stronger and more reliable system for conducting exams.
• To make managing local challenges easier and ensure smoother and fairer exams for all students.

Check the Current CUET Exam Pattern Here 

Expected Date for CUET 2025 Exam Changes

The UGC will soon release a draft proposal for the CUET-UG and CUET-PG 2025 exam guidelines. The commission will invite suggestions from students, parents, teachers, and institutions to further refine the exam.

Learning from Past Experiences:

The 2022 and 2024 editions of the CUET faced certain challenges, including technical issues and logistical hurdles. The UGC aims to learn from these experiences and implement measures to prevent similar problems in the future.

Conclusion

The NTA conducted the CUET 2024 exam in hybrid mode for the first time. However, due to logistical challenges, the exam may shift back to CBT mode again. The UGC chief said that the draft with the guidelines for CUET 2025 will be notified soon, and suggestions from teachers, parents, students, and institutions will be considered for issuing the final revised guidelines. So, stay updated with the official website for further information on CUET 2025 Exam Changes.