CUET UG 2025 Preparation Tips: THE CUET UG 2025 exam will be held between 08 May to 01 June. Students who are attempting the 12th board exam this year or have passed last year can appear for the CUET exam. Admission to top universities like DU, BHU, and AMU is given based on CUET UG results. It is important to prepare the right strategy for admission in the course of choice by securing the best marks in CUET UG on your first attempt.

It is necessary to pass it for admission in UG courses of all Central Universities, State Universities, Private Universities, Deemed Universities, and other institutions of the country (Central University Entrance Test). If you are appearing for the CUET UG exam for the first time, then you can start your preparation by understanding its exam pattern and syllabus. You can also get an idea of ​​​​the exam pattern and marking scheme from the questions asked in the previous year's paper. Know how to prepare for CUET UG 2025.

1. Understand the CUET UG Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Understanding the CUET UG syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme makes it easier to prepare for it. This reduces the scope of mistakes or failures.

CUET UG Exam Pattern
Section IA: 13 languages ​​​​(Hindi, English, etc.) – 50 questions (40 to be solved), 45 minutes.

Section IB: 20 ​​optional languages ​​​​(eg Sanskrit, French) – 50 questions (40 to be solved), 45 minutes.

Section II: Domain-specific topics (can choose a maximum of 6 out of 27 topics) – 45/50 questions (35/40 to be solved), 45 minutes.

Section III: General Test (optional) – 60 questions (50 to be solved), 60 minutes.

Total marks: +5 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, 0 for no answer.

CUET UG Syllabus
Section IA and IB: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary.
Section II: Class 12 NCERT syllabus (for your chosen domain subjects).
Section III: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude.
Where to check: Download the syllabus from the official website of CUET, cuet.nta.nic.in.
Tip: First decide which 6 subjects you want to choose, which match your course and university.
2. Make a perfect study plan
CUET UG exam will be held in May-June 2025. Even if you start preparing in March, you still have several weeks left.

Daily Schedule:
Morning 2 hours: Domain subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, History).
Afternoon 1 hour: Language (Reading and Grammar in Hindi/English).
Evening 2 hours: General Tests (GK, Reasoning, Quant).
Night 1 hour: Revision or Mock Tests.
Weekly Goal: Complete 2-3 topics and take 1 mock test every week.

Tip: Spend more time on your weak areas (e.g. Reasoning or Maths).

3. Choose the right study material
NCERT Books: Class 11 and 12 books are the base for domain subjects.
Additional Books:
Language: Rain & Martin (English), Lucent (Hindi/English Grammar).
Domain Subjects: RS Aggarwal (Maths), HC Verma (Physics), Laxmikant (Political Science).
General Tests: Lucent GK, RS Aggarwal (Reasoning and Quant), Monthly Magazines (Current Affairs).
Online resources: YouTube tutorials, and platforms like PW.

Tip: Download the previous year's CUET papers and understand their pattern.

4. Mock tests and practice will help (CUET UG Mock Test)

Attempt 1-2 mock tests every week (free mock tests are available on the NTA website).

Solve previous year's question papers.

Analyze the mistakes. Then work on those topics again.

Tip: Practice time management. Keep an average time of less than 1 minute for each question.

5. Focus on current affairs and general knowledge

Read newspapers daily (like The Hindu, and Indian Express).

Use monthly current affairs magazines (Pratiyogita Darpan).

Make notes of major events (national/international), awards, sports, and science.

Tip: Focus on current affairs of the last 6 months.

6. Give more time to weak sections

If you have trouble in maths, solve 20-30 questions daily.

If you are weak in reasoning, practice patterns and puzzles.

Learn 10-15 new words daily to increase vocabulary in language.

Tip: You can get help from your teachers or friends.

7. Time management and revision

Set time for each section. Practice solving questions in 45-60 minutes.

Revise the entire syllabus every 15 days.

Make flashcards for formulas, facts and words.

Tip: Focus only on revision and mock tests 1 month before the CUET UG exam.

8. Take care of your health too

Sleep for 6-8 hours daily and avoid stress.

Exercise for 20-30 minutes (like running, or yoga).