NTA Aims for Smooth Conduct of 2025 CUET UG Amidst Past Controversies

Students Begin Application Process for 2025 CUET UG Examination

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the commencement of the application process for the 2025 Common University Cum Entrance Examination (2025 CUET UG). This significant announcement marks the beginning of an important phase for prospective students seeking admission to universities across India. The CUET UG examination for this year is scheduled to take place between May 8 and June 1, 2025.

Applicants can access the microsite for the application process directly from the homepage of the NTA’s official website at cuet.nta.nic.in. The application period, which started on March 1, will remain open until 11:50 pm on March 22. The tentative dates for the examination have been set between May 8 and June 1, providing students with ample time to prepare for this critical test.

The NTA has provided a timeline of events for the 2025 CUET UG examination as follows:

• Applicants can submit their applications from March 1, 2025, to March 22, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM).
• They must complete their fee transactions by March 23, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM).
• Applicants will have the opportunity to correct their application details from March 24, 2025, to March 26, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM).
• The city of examination will be announced later on the NTA website.
• Applicants will be able to download their admit cards from the NTA website at a later date.
• The examination will be held from May 8, 2025, to June 1, 2025 (tentative).
• The display of recorded responses and provisional answer keys will be announced later on the NTA website.
• The results will be announced later on the NTA website.

The 2025 CUET UG examinations will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that the 2025 CUET UG will be conducted entirely as a computer-based test (CBT). This marks a change from the previous year when the exam was held in a hybrid mode, featuring both CBT and pen-and-paper formats. Approximately 13.48 lakh candidates took the exam last year, which was conducted in 379 cities, including 26 cities outside of India, between May 15 and 24.

Following a tumultuous 2024, marked by controversies and allegations of question paper leaks in exams like NEET and CUET, the NTA aims for a smooth conduct of this year's exams. As the CUET PG process is already underway, the NTA is hopeful for a clean administration of the 2025 CUET UG. The NTA's efforts to ensure a seamless examination process reflect its commitment to providing a fair and transparent testing experience for all applicants. Prospective students are encouraged to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming 2025 CUET UG examination.

Editor's Note:

The National Testing Agency's (NTA) announcement of the 2025 Common University Cum Entrance Examination (2025 CUET UG) application process is a significant step for prospective students across India. This year’s examination is set to take place entirely as a computer-based test (CBT), marking a shift from the previous hybrid format. With the application window open until March 22, students have a clear timeline to follow and prepare for this critical exam. The NTA's efforts to ensure a smooth and transparent process reflect its commitment to providing a fair testing environment amidst past controversies. 

Skoobuzz hopes this year's exams will be conducted without issues, allowing students to focus solely on their preparations and performance.