CUET UG 2025 Paper Analysis: May 26th Shift 2

CUET Exam Pattern 2025

The CUET UG 2025 exam is structured to assess various skills across multiple subjects. Below is a detailed breakdown of the exam pattern:

Sections	Subjects / Tests	No. of Questions	Question Type
Section IA	13 different languages (any one can be chosen)	50	Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages – Factual, Literary, and Narrative; includes Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary
Section II	23 domain-specific subjects (choose as per eligibility)	50	MCQs based on the NCERT Class XII syllabus
Section III	General Test (for programs where it’s used for admission)	50	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (up to Grade 8 level), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis: Based on the Number of Attempts

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

CUET UG Subjects	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
English	Easy to Moderate	45
General Aptitude Test	Difficult	25-30
Chemistry	Moderate	35-40
Economics	Moderate	30-35
Business Studies	Easy to Moderate	35-40
Accountancy	Moderate	30-35

CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis: Based on the Number of Attempts

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

Subjects	Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
General Aptitude Test (GAT)	40-45	Easy to Moderate
English	40-45	Easy to Moderate
History	45+	Easy
Economics	40	Moderate

CUET UG 2025 Exam Analysis: May 26 2025, Shift 2

The CUET exam date 2025 of May 26th, shift 2, for the GAT, English, History, and Economics paper. As per the students’ initial reaction, the exam for the Shift 2 is considered Easy to moderate. Check out the subject-specific analysis and weightage of each chapter.

CUET UG 2025 GAT Paper Analysis

Students found the General Knowledge section easy to moderate, with 10 questions mainly on recent current affairs like BSF formation, the 38th Parallel, and constitutional articles 80, 81, and 324. However, Quantitative Aptitude was easier and shorter, with 5–10 basic arithmetic and algebra questions, including topics like APGP and Height & Distance. Logical Reasoning had the highest weight with 30–35 questions on series, patterns, blood relations, and syllogisms, and was considered easy to moderate. Overall, students felt Reasoning offered the best scoring opportunity, while GK required focus on recent events and paramilitary facts.

Section	Details	No. of Questions	Difficulty
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	– BSF Formation Date: 1 Dec 1965 – Baghdad on Tigris River – 38th Parallel (Korea) – First Woman in Space: Valentina Tereshkova – Good Nuclear Fuels: Uranium, Plutonium – First Indian Test-tube Baby: Kanupriya Agarwal – Vitamin B3 Deficiency – Scientific Name of Pineapple – Chronology questions – Article 324 (Election Commission) – Battle-related questions – Articles 80 & 81 (Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha composition)	10	Easy to Moderate
Polity	– Article 80 – Composition of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha	Included in GK	Easy to Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude	– Basic arithmetic, algebra – APGP, Height & Distance topics – 5-10 questions	5–10	Easy
Logical Reasoning	– Series, patterns, directions – Blood relations, syllogism – 30-35 questions	30–35	Easy to Moderate

General Awareness-Chapterwise Weightage

The table below highlights the importance and distribution of different subjects within the General Awareness subject.

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 English Paper Analysis

Students found the English section easy to moderate. They reported that, synonyms and antonyms questions were straightforward, focusing on commonly revised words and rearrangement questions were easy and based on chronological or factual order. Grammar questions, including present continuous tense, fixed prepositions, one-word substitutions, idioms, and phrasal verbs, were moderately challenging but familiar from recent practice for the students. Overall, they felt well-prepared with consistent revision.

Sections	Details	No. of Questions	Difficulty
Synonyms & Antonyms	Antonyms: Candid, Languish, Conspicuous Synonyms: Ostentatious, Intrepid, Precocious	6–7	Easy to Moderate
Rearrangement	10 questions Easy level Chronological order & factual based	10	Easy
Reading Comprehension	4 passages, 4 questions each (16 total) Mostly easy with 1 moderate passage	16	Easy to Moderate
Grammar	Present continuous tense Fixed prepositions One-word substitutions (belief, glutton, plutocracy) Idioms & phrases (“Cry over spilt milk”, “Burn the midnight oil”) Phrasal verbs	Included (varied)	Moderate

CUET English Chapterwise Weightage

The table below highlights the importance and distribution of different subjects within the English subject.

Topics	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 History Paper Analysis

Students found the History section easy, with questions focused on Gandhi’s Quit India Movement, the Vijayanagar Empire, and notable paintings from 1859. They found chronology questions from the Mahabharata and facts about the Royal Indian Mutiny straightforward. Questions on the Constitution framing, especially about B.R. Ambedkar, and the meaning of terms like Pativedika were also clear. Overall, students felt well-prepared for this paper.

Section	Details	Difficulty
History	– Gandhi’s Quit India Movement (1942) – Vijayanagar Empire (Amar-nayaka system, Kudire Chettis) – Art & Literature: 1859 paintings (“In Memoriam,” “Relief of Lucknow”) – Mahabharata chronology questions – Royal Indian Mutiny start year (Bombay) – Traveller comparing India with Europe: Francois Bernier – Constitution framing: B. R. Ambedkar as Drafting Committee Chair – Meaning of Pativedika (‘reporter’)	Easy

CUET History Chapterwise Weightage

The table below highlights the importance and distribution of different subjects within the History subject.

Unit/Chapter	Number of Questions
Case Studies (2 total, 5 questions each)	10 (5 in each)
An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara	3–4
Kings and Chronicles	3–4
The Mughal Courts	3–4
Framing the Constitution	2–3
Thinkers, Beliefs, and Buildings	2–3
Bhakti-Sufi Traditions	2–3

CUET UG 2025 Economics Paper Analysis

Students found the Economics section moderately challenging, with most questions from Microeconomics and a smaller portion from Macroeconomics. Elasticity questions, including numericals on demand and supply, were clear but required attention. National Income numericals using the Income Method were longer but manageable. The comprehension passage was generally easy, covering familiar topics like GST and demonetisation. Overall, students felt the paper was fair and mostly straightforward.

Section	Details	Difficulty
Economics	– 60–70% questions from Microeconomics, the rest from Macroeconomics	Moderate
	– Elasticity: 2–3 questions, including numericals on Demand & Supply elasticity
	– National Income: 2 numerical questions using the Income Method
	– One comprehension passage, generally easy (topics like GST, Demonetisation, FRBM, Forex)

CUET Economics Chapterwise Weightage

The table below highlights the importance and distribution of different subjects within the Economics subject.

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

Student Reviews For CUET UG 2025 May 26th Shift 2 Exam

Most students from different states found CUET UG 2025 Shift 2, which was held on May 26th, was Easy to moderate. Here is a summary of what students perceived about the exam.

GAT: Easy to Moderate

Riya’s Feedback for GAT: The General Aptitude section was moderately tough. The quantitative aptitude questions took time because of lengthy calculations, so managing time was really important. Logical reasoning was interesting with series and blood relations, and the general knowledge questions were mostly from recent current affairs and polity.

English: Easy to Moderate

Arjun’s Feedback for English: English was easy to moderate for me. Vocabulary questions on synonyms and antonyms felt straightforward since I had revised well. Rearrangement questions were manageable, mostly based on chronological order. The reading comprehension passages were mostly simple, and grammar topics like fixed prepositions and idioms were familiar.

History: Easy

Neha’s Feedback for History: History was the easiest section. Questions on Gandhi’s Quit India Movement, the Vijayanagar Empire, and paintings from 1859 were very clear. Chronology questions from the Mahabharata and facts about B.R. Ambedkar was direct. I felt well-prepared since these topics came from the NCERT syllabus.

Economics: Economics

Sahil’s Feedback for Economics: It was moderate in difficulty. Most questions were from microeconomics, especially elasticity and national income numericals. These required careful calculation but were clear. The comprehension passage was easy, covering topics like GST and demonetisation. I found the section balanced and fair, with good concept clarity.

Overall, students found the May 26th Shift 2 CUET UG 2025 exam to be balanced, with manageable difficulty levels across the sections. Adequate preparation and time management were key to performing well.

CUET UG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

Given below are a few CUET UG 2025 exam day guidelines that students need to follow.

• Carry Only Required Items: Only take your printed admit card (with passport-size photograph), your valid photo ID (Aadhaar or PAN card), a transparent ballpoint pen, and a transparent water bottle. Candidates can check all the CUET exam details on the admit card and are advised to adhere to the instructions.
• Be On Time: Report to the exam center well in advance relative to your reporting time (7:00 AM for Shift 1 and 1:00 PM for Shift 2). If you are late, you will not be allowed to enter. 
• Prohibited Items: Do not bring mobile phones, smart watches, electronic devices, bags, books, or food if not medically required (with documentation). 
• Maintain Discipline: Be seated in your assigned seat, only do rough work on the sheets provided, and do not perform any unfair practice or make any noise in the exam hall.
• Time Management: It is a critical challenge across subjects, especially with lengthy sections like RC or Quant. It’s advised to tackle easy questions first.
• The Normalisation Factor: This factor will account for variations in difficulty across shifts. The focus should be on attempting as many questions with 100% accuracy.

CUET Dress Code For Females

Category	Allowed	Not Allowed
Clothing	Half-sleeved, simple kurtis/tops	Full-sleeved, heavily embroidered, or layered clothing
Bottom Wear	Simple leggings, trousers, salwar	Skirts, jeans with extra pockets
Footwear	Slippers, flat sandals	Heels, closed-toe shoes, boots
Accessories	None	Jewelry (earrings, rings, bangles, bracelets, belts)
Electronic Items	None	Smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and wired accessories

CUET Dress Code 2025 for Males

Category	Allowed	Not Allowed
Clothing	Half-sleeved, plain shirts or t-shirts	Full-sleeved shirts, layered clothing, and embroidery
Bottom Wear	Light trousers, simple jeans	Cargo pants, jeans with too many pockets
Footwear	Slippers, sandals	Shoes, sneakers, boots
Accessories	None	Watches, belts, caps, sunglasses, metallic items
Electronic Items	None	Smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and wired accessories

Things Allowed Inside the Examination Hall

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

Things Not Allowed Inside the Examination Hall

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

What’s New In CUET UG 2025?

Check out some new changes introduced by UGC and which will be implemented from CUET UG 2025 onwards.

• Students can now take CUET UG exams in any subject, regardless of their Class 12th subjects.
• CUET UG will be conducted solely in CBT mode.
• CUET subjects have been reduced to 37 from 63. Teaching Aptitude, Entrepreneurship, and Legal Studies subjects has been removed.
• The duration of the test is 60 minutes for all the subjects.
• The GAT scores will decide the admission for the removed CUET subjects.
• There will be no optional questions.

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