CUET UG 2025 Paper Analysis: May 13, Shift 1

The CUET Exam for 2025 commenced on May 13th, and as per the official notification released by NTA, it will conclude on June 3rd. Admit cards for candidates who will appear for the exam from May 13th to May 16th have already been released. A total of approximately 13 lakh students apply for the exam every year.

 The CUET exam has commenced today. Candidates must carry their admit and identity cards to the examination centre. The admit cards for the exams scheduled from May 17th will be released later by the officials. Check the detailed CUET UG 2025 Paper Analysis of the Shift 1 exam on May 13th. 

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CUET UG 2025 Exam Overview

The CUET exam is conducted across three sections, where candidates are allotted 60 minutes for each subject. Section I of the CUET exam pattern assesses the student’s language skills, while Section II and Section III assess the candidate’s abilities in the domain-specific subjects and general aptitude. Here is the exam overview of the CUET exam pattern 2025:

Section	No of Questions	Duration	Questions Type
Section IA- Language	50 Questions	60 Minutes	Language skills will be assessed through reading comprehension based on various types of passages such as factual, literary and narrative, along with evaluation of literary aptitude and vocabulary.
Section II- Domain Specific	50 Questions		MCQS Based on Class 12 Syllabus
Section III- General Test	50 Questions		The section will assess General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (based on simple applications of basic mathematical concepts from arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and mensuration taught up to Grade 8), as well as Logical and Analytical Reasoning.

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CUET UG 2025 Exam: Shift Timings

Check the CUET UG 2025 exam shift timings here:

Exam Date	Shift	Reporting Time	Shift Time
May 13th to June 3rd	Shift 1	7:00 AM	9:00 PM – 10:00 AM
	Shift 2	11:00 AM	12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
	Shift 3	2:00 PM	3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

CUET UG 2025 Exam Review: Shift 1 Analysis for May 13

The CUET UG 2025 exam was conducted on May 13th, shift 1, across many states for the General Aptitude Test, English and Economics. Candidates have to attempt 50 questions for 250 marks for each respective subject. As per the initial reaction of the students, the exam for the Shift 1 is considered Easy To Moderate. Check the detailed analysis below:

CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis: Based on Number of Attempts

Candidates can check the number of good attempts that they can expect in the exam from the following table:

Subject	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
Chemistry	Easy	40-45
English	Easy to Moderate	40-45
General Test	Moderate	38-42
Economics	Easy to Moderate	40-45
Physics	Moderate	35-40

 

CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis: General Aptitude Test

Check the CUET UG 2025 exam analysis for the general aptitude test here:

Section	Topics Covered	Difficulty level	Observations
Aptitude	Number series, simplification, perimeter, etc.	Moderate	Most of the candidates felt this section to be time-consuming.
Reasoning	Calendar, non-verbal reasoning, and seating arrangement.	Easy to moderate	No notable questions from the syllogism.
GK and Current Affairs	GS and history.	Easy	Fewer and easier questions compared to previous years.

General Awareness- Topic-Wise Weightage

Category	Expected Questions
Geography	7
Science	4
Personalities	4
Polity	3
Defence	2
Awards	2
Sports	1
Currency	1
Miscellaneous	1

Logical reasoning-Chapterwise Weightage

Topic	Expected Questions
Visual Reasoning	4
Series	2
Coding-Decoding	2
Arrangement	2
Clocks	2
Analogy	1
Family Tree	1
Calendar	1
Data Sufficiency	1
Directions	1
Statement-Conclusion	1

Numerical Ability-Chapterwise Weightage

Topic	Expected Questions
Time and Work	2
Ratio	2
Simplification	1
Fractions	1
HCF-LCM	1
Problems on Age	1
Percentage	1
Profit, Loss & Discount	1
Simple Interest	1
Area	1
Volume	1
Speed, Time, Distance	1
Mean & Mode	1
Triangle	1
Trigonometry	1

CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis: English

Section	Topics Covered	Difficulty level	Observations
Vocabulary	Parts of speech	Easy to moderate	Less focus on Reading Comprehension; more on vocabulary with words like “Expose” and “Pragmatic.”
Reading Comprehension		Easy
Grammar		Easy

CUET English-Chapterwise Weightage

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Comprehension	15
Parts of speech	3–4
Para jumbles	3–4
Synonyms and antonyms	2–3
Active/passive voice	3–4
Fill in the blanks	3–4
Incorrect/correct statement	3–4
Phrases and meaning	5–6

CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis: Chemistry

Section	Topics Covered	Difficulty level	Observations
Physical Chemistry	Mostly numerical and formula-based questions are asked.	Easy	Chemistry was easy. Physical (14-16), Organic (14-16), Inorganic (9-11). Numericals were mostly easy, formula-based; only 1-2 were lengthy.
Organic Chemistry		Easy
Inorganic Chemistry		Easy

CUET Chemistry-Chapterwise Weightage

Topics	Number of Questions
Solid State	4
Electrochemistry & Solutions	5 (Case study – Slightly difficult)
Chemical Kinetics	2–3
P Block Elements	2–3
D and F Block Elements	5 (Case study – Easy)
Coordination Compounds	5–6 (Moderately difficult)
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers	4–5
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids	3–4
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen	4
Polymers	1–2
Chemistry in Everyday Life	1–2

CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis: Economics

Section	Topics Covered	Difficulty level	Observations
Numerical Questions	Microeconomics	Moderate to hard	Questions from Economics are considered hard by most of the candidates, as they require a deeper understanding of the concepts.
Concept Based		Moderate to hard

CUET Economics Chapterwise Weightage

Chapter/Topic	Number of Questions
Consumer Behavior and Demand	6–7
Introductory Microeconomics	2
Balance of Payments	4–5
Government Budget and the Economy	3–4
Determination of Income and Employment	3–4
National Income	3–4
Money and Banking	2–3
Rural Development	4–5
Indian Economy (1950–1990)	2–3
Infrastructure	2–3
Development Experiences of India (Comparison with Neighbors)	2–3
Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence	1–2
Economic Reforms since 1991	1–2

CUET UG 2025: Other Subjects Weightage

CUET Biology-Chapterwise Weightage

Topics	Expected Number of Questions
Applications of Biotechnology	4
Biodiversity and Its Conservation	5
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes	4
Ecosystem	4
Evolution	4
Human Health and Diseases	4
Human Reproduction	3
Microbes in Human Welfare	3
Molecular Basis of Inheritance	5
Organisms and Populations	3
Principles of Inheritance and Variation	3
Reproductive Health	5
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants	3
Total	50

CUET Physics – Chapterwise Weightage

Sections	Number of Questions
Electrostatics	8
Current Electricity	7
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	8
Electromagnetic Induction & A.C.	6
Electromagnetic Waves	1
Optics	8
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	5
Atoms and Nuclei	4
Electronic Devices	3

CUET Mathematics-Chapterwise Weightage

Topics	Number of Questions
Linear Programming	2
Differentiation	2
Area Under Curves	1
Probability	2
Integration	2
Differential Equations	1
Application of Derivatives	2
Matrices	2
Determinants	1
Core Maths	4

Student Reviews for CUET UG 2025 May 13th Shift 1 Exam

Most students from different states found CUET UG 2025 Shift 1 (held on May 13th) to be easier to moderate compared to last year. Here are some student reviews for reference:

Aman (from Gurgaon):

“The overall paper was easier than expected. GAT was slightly lengthy with a lot of Reasoning questions, but manageable. English was very easy, especially vocabulary and RCS. Chemistry was NCERT-based and straightforward. Physics had a few tricky numericals, but nothing too tough.”

Ritika (from Rourkela):

“GAT had some time-consuming questions, especially in Quant, but Reasoning and GK were easier. English was full of synonyms, antonyms, and rearrangements, very doable. Chemistry was scoring with direct NCERT questions. Physics felt moderate, with twisted concepts but fewer calculations.”

Soham (from Bhubaneswar):

“English was the easiest section, with a focus on vocabulary and phrasal verbs. Chemistry was balanced across Physical and Organic topics, mostly direct questions. GAT was moderate; Quant was a bit lengthy, but Reasoning saved time. Physics was slightly tricky with conceptual twists.”

Sneha (from Delhi):

“I found Chemistry very scoring, especially Physical and Organic parts. GAT was calculative, Quant had fewer but trickier questions. English has a lot of rearrangement and vocabulary, making it easy to attempt. Physics was fine, some numericals were a bit confusing, but overall okay.”

Vikram (from Cuttack):

“The paper was mostly easy. English was simple with lots of vocabulary-based questions. Chemistry was NCERT-centric, so revision helped. GAT was slightly time-consuming because of the lengthy Quant questions. Physics had a few numericals that needed careful reading, but were manageable.” 

CUET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

Here are some CUET UG 2025 exam day guidelines that students have to adhere to:

Category	Details
Documents	Admit Card, Photo ID Proof, Passport Photo, Pwd Certificate (if applicable)
Reporting Time	Reach 1.5–2 hours early; no entry after 30 minutes before the exam starts
Allowed Items	Transparent water bottle, pen (if specified), sanitiser (50 ml), mask
Prohibited Items	Mobiles, gadgets, books, wallets, metallic items, heavy footwear
Dress Code	Light clothes, no big pockets, minimal footwear, no jewellery or caps
Exam Hall Rules	Follow the seating plan, biometric verification, and no malpractice
Technical Tips	Read on-screen instructions, manage time, and use the given rough sheets
Post-Exam	Submit rough sheets, exit in order, and follow distancing norms

Things Allowed Inside the Examination Hall

• Admit Card (printed copy)
  
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
  
• Passport-size Photograph (same as uploaded in the application)
  
• Personal Hand Sanitiser (50 ml)
  
• Face Mask & Gloves (if applicable)
  
• Transparent Water Bottle
  
• Simple Black/Blue Ballpoint Pen (if specified)
  
• Rough Sheets (provided by the exam centre)
  

Things Not Allowed Inside the Examination Hall

• Mobile Phones & Smartwatches
  
• Electronic Gadgets (earphones, calculators, etc.)
  
• Books, Notes, or Any Study Material
  
• Wallets, Handbags, Sunglasses
  
• Jewellery, Caps, or Hats
  
• Bags, Pouches, or Any Items with Metal Components
  
• Food or Drinks (except water)
  
• Any Written or Printed Papers

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