Key Changes in CUET-UG and PG 2025

1. Reduction in Subjects
   • There are now 37 subjects instead of the previous 63.
   • Admissions to these programs will now be determined on the results of the General Aptitude Test (GAT), as 20 language courses have been eliminated.
   • Subjects including Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, and Engineering Graphics have been eliminated, bringing the total number of domain-specific courses down from 29 to 23.
2. Uniform Exam Duration
   • All CUET exams will now be conducted in a computer-based format with a uniform duration of 60 minutes for every subject.
   • Unlike previous years, where some subjects had a shorter duration, this change standardizes the test-taking experience across all subjects.
3. Mandatory Questions
   • Students will now be required to answer all 50 questions, as opposed to last year, where they could choose to answer 40 out of 50.
4. Marking Scheme
   • Each correct answer will award five marks, while incorrect responses will incur a penalty of minus one mark.
   • All papers will carry a total of 250 marks.
5. Language Options
   • The number of language papers remains 13, as it was last year. These include prominent languages like English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Admission Flexibility for CUET-UG and PG 2025

One of the most notable changes is the increased flexibility in subject selection for the exam:

• Students can now opt to appear for any subject, regardless of whether they studied it in Class 12.
• This change provides greater opportunities for students to explore new fields and align their undergraduate studies with their interests.

Recommendations by the Expert Committee

An expert committee was formed to review the CUET structure and operations for 2025. The committee evaluated:

• The alignment of CUET’s syllabus with school curricula.
• The duration and format of the test papers.
• Operational logistics to make the exam more efficient and transparent.
  The recommendations were considered and implemented to improve the overall examination experience.

CUET’s Impact Since 2022

Introduced in 2022, CUET has revolutionized the admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes by standardizing it across participating universities.

Conclusion

The changes to CUET 2025 mark a significant step toward making the admission process more student-centric, flexible, and transparent. By streamlining subjects, introducing uniform exam durations, and focusing on aptitude-based admissions, the UGC ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have equal opportunities to succeed.

For aspiring candidates, these updates highlight the importance of understanding the revised format and preparing strategically to make the most of this unified admission process. For the latest updates and detailed notifications, visit the official website: ugc.ac.in

As per the official notice, eligible candidates received invitations to participate in the CLAT 2025 counselling process through mail and SMS. The CLAT 2025 counselling registration deadline is December 20, 10 pm. CLAT 2025 choice filling deadline is also December 20. According to the official notice, candidates can fill 15 preferences or more for the CLAT 2025 counselling process.

CLAT 2025 counseling fee

Candidates are also required to pay a CLAT 2025 counselling fee for finalizing the registration process. The CLAT 2025 counselling fee is different for different categories of candidates. The general category candidates have to pay Rs 30,000 while ST, SC, OBC, EWS, and PWD category candidates have to pay Rs 20,000 as CLAT 2025 counselling fee.

CLAT 2025 Counselling schedule: Seat allotment and fee payment date

According to the official calendar, the first seat allotment of CLAT 2025 will be declared on 26 December, 10 am. Candidates have to pay the confirmation and submit their willingness by January 4. The last date for NLUs to complete the admission procedure for candidates in the first allotment list is January 4.

The third seat allotment result for CLAT 2025 will be declared on January 24 at 10 am. The confirmation and willingness of the candidates are to be submitted by January 30. For the candidates in the third allotment list, the last date for the admission procedure by NLUs is January 30.

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The deadline for paying the remaining university fee (after deducting the confirmation fee and counselling registration fee) to the NLU for all candidates who opted for the freeze option in the first, second, and third allotment lists during the counselling process is May 14, by 5 pm.

The CLAT 2025 fourth and fifth rounds of counselling will take place in May 2024, to fill the vacant seats that remain unfilled on May 14, 2025.

Conclusion

The CLAT 2025 counseling process is a very important step for those who wish to gain admission to National Law Universities. With multiple rounds and detailed procedures, it is essential that candidates stay updated and adhere to the deadlines for registration, choice filling, and fee payments. Make sure you visit the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, for accurate information and timely updates. Following the set schedule and guidelines for counseling would help you sail through this crucial stage toward legal education.