This analysis provides a detailed day-wise breakdown of the CUET UG 2025 exam, highlighting the difficulty levels, question types, and subject-wise performance trends. It aims to help students understand the evolving pattern and prepare effectively for future exams.
May 23, 2025 (Day 9) [Shift 1]
On May 23, the day of CUET UG 2025, a balanced difficulty level was maintained across subjects. GAT continued to test candidates’ endurance with lengthy quantitative and general knowledge questions, demanding sharp time management. English focused heavily on sentence rearrangement, while History emphasized movement-based passages. Mathematics stayed true to NCERT content but required solid conceptual clarity and practice.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| GAT |
Moderate |
Equal questions from Quants and GK, making it time-consuming; fewer questions on reasoning. |
Focus was on managing time efficiently. |
| English |
Easy to Moderate |
3 passages with 9-10 questions on sentence rearrangement; grammar questions related to tenses, verbs, prepositions. |
Vocabulary and grammar tests prominent. |
| History |
Moderate |
2 passages; questions based on chronological order, movement-related, and years. |
Focus was on historical timeline and events. |
| Economics |
Moderate |
Easy to moderate difficulty; consumer equilibrium, indifference curve, demand function, price determination; numerical questions on elasticity. |
NCERT-based concepts tested. |
| Mathematics |
Moderate to Tough |
Time-consuming; lengthy questions mainly from Calculus, Probability, and Matrices. |
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May 23, 2025 [Shift 2]
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| GAT |
Moderate |
Equal distribution of Quants and GK questions; more time-consuming due to the lengthy nature of some questions. |
Efficient time management required for Quants and GK. |
| English |
Easy to Moderate |
3 passages with 9-10 sentence rearrangement questions; additional grammar questions focused on prepositions, verbs. |
Vocabulary and grammar were key areas tested. |
| History |
Moderate |
2 passages; questions based on chronological order, movement-related, and years. |
Focus was on historical timeline and events. |
| Economics |
Moderate |
Easy to moderate difficulty; consumer equilibrium, indifference curve, demand function, price determination; numerical questions on elasticity. |
NCERT-based concepts tested. |
| Mathematics |
Moderate to Tough |
Time-consuming; lengthy questions mainly from Calculus, Probability, and Matrices. |
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May 22, 2025 (Day 8) [Shift 1]
Day eight presented a mixture of conceptual and application-based questions across Science and Commerce streams. Physics tested both formula application and conceptual understanding, while Chemistry leaned towards theory with a few numerical questions. Mathematics proved time-consuming, focusing on calculus, probability, and matrix problems, requiring thorough practice. Business Studies and Accountancy maintained a stable pattern, with the latter allowing question choices in the computerized section to ease candidate stress.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| Physics |
Moderate |
Formula-based and conceptual questions; moderate difficulty; time-consuming due to 11-12 numerical questions; major topics: current electricity, momentum, electromagnetic waves. |
Requires strong conceptual and calculation skills. |
| Chemistry |
Easy to Moderate |
Mainly theory-based questions with around 5 numerical questions. |
Strongly focused theory and basic formulas. |
| Mathematics |
Moderate to Tough |
Time-consuming; lengthy questions, mainly from Calculus, Probability, and Matrices. |
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| Accountancy |
Easy to Moderate |
No case study questions; choices in Computerized Accounting section. |
Well-balanced but required focused on core concepts. |
| History |
Moderate |
Questions focused on years and dates; picture-based questions related to historical events. |
Focus was on dates and historical events. |
| Economics |
Moderate |
Easy to moderate difficulty; questions on consumer equilibrium, indifference curve, demand function, price determination; numerical questions on elasticity. |
Focus was on application-based questions. |
May 22, 2025 [Shift 2]
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| Physics |
Moderate |
Formula-based and conceptual questions; moderate difficulty; time-consuming due to 11-12 numerical questions; major topics: current electricity, momentum, electromagnetic waves. |
Requires strong conceptual and calculation skills. |
| Chemistry |
Easy to Moderate |
Mainly theory-based questions with around 5 numerical questions. |
Strong was focused on theory and basic formulas. |
| Mathematics |
Moderate to Tough |
Time-consuming; lengthy questions, mainly from Calculus, Probability, and Matrices. |
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| Accountancy |
Easy to Moderate |
No case study questions; choices in Computerized Accounting section. |
Well-balanced paper with a focus on core concepts. |
| History |
Moderate |
Questions related to years and dates; picture-based questions; overall difficulty moderate. |
Focus was on dates and historical events. |
| Economics |
Moderate |
Easy to moderate difficulty; questions on consumer equilibrium, price determination, demand functions, elasticity. |
Focus was on application-based questions. |
May 21, 2025 (Day 7) [Shift 1]
This day tested candidates’ quantitative skills significantly through GAT’s heavy focus on calculations. Political Science remained accessible with straightforward match-the-following and case study questions, rewarding NCERT preparation. English demanded endurance due to multiple passages and grammar questions. Physics emphasized numericals on current electricity, requiring problem-solving skills. Overall, the day called for both accuracy and time management.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| GAT |
Moderate to Tough |
Moderate to tough; major questions from Quantitative Aptitude section. |
Focus was on speed for the quantitative section. |
| Political Science |
Easy |
Easy; match-the-following, one-word questions, and case studies. |
Conceptual clarity required for case studies. |
| English |
Moderate |
3-4 passages; time-consuming; grammar-related questions included. |
Vocabulary and grammar were key areas tested. |
| History |
Easy |
Easy; completely NCERT-based, with no questions outside NCERT; no map-related questions. |
NCERT preparation essential. |
| Physics |
Easy to Moderate |
Easy to moderate; 11-12 numerical questions; major topics: current electricity, momentum, electromagnetic waves. |
Time management required for numericals. |
May 21, 2025 [Shift 2]
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| GAT |
Moderate to Tough |
Moderate to tough; major questions from Quantitative Aptitude section. |
Focus was on speed for the quantitative section. |
| Political Science |
Easy |
Easy; match-the-following, one-word questions, and case studies. |
Conceptual clarity required for case studies. |
| English |
Moderate |
3-4 passages; time-consuming; grammar-related questions included. |
Vocabulary and grammar were key areas tested. |
| History |
Easy |
Easy; completely NCERT-based, with no questions outside NCERT; no map-related questions. |
NCERT preparation essential. |
| Physics |
Easy to Moderate |
Easy to moderate; 11-12 numerical questions; major topics: current electricity, momentum, electromagnetic waves. |
Time management required for numericals. |
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May 20, 2025 (Day 6) [Shift 1]
Day six showed a shift towards grammar-focused English and analytical Political Science with case studies, including content from deleted chapters, reflecting a broader syllabus. The English section’s grammar emphasis required detailed preparation, especially in sentence rearrangement. Political Science challenged students to apply knowledge to real-world situations, such as the AMUL case study, testing analytical abilities beyond rote learning..
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| Political Science |
Moderate |
Topics like Naxalwadi, 2-nation theory, Emergency, Congress leaders; AMUL case study (25 marks); 5-year plans; chronology-based questions. |
Deep NCERT knowledge required. |
| English |
Moderate |
3 passages with 12 questions worth 60 marks; grammar-heavy; 8-9 sentence rearrangement; 5-6 antonyms & synonyms. |
Focus was on grammar and vocabulary. |
May 19, 2025 (Day 5) [Shift 1]
The fifth day highlighted a moderate difficulty level with a stronger focus on analytical and comprehension skills. English contained some out-of-syllabus elements, urging aspirants to diversify preparation beyond textbooks. History focused on constitutional topics and the Revolt of 1857, while Political Science covered consistent themes like 5-year plans and international relations, requiring balanced memorization and understanding.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| English |
Moderate, Time-consuming |
3 passages; basic grammar; 4-6 questions on synonyms, antonyms, idioms, figures of speech; 6-7 sentence rearrangement; 3-4 phrasal verbs. |
Difficulty increased compared to previous shifts. |
| Political Science |
Moderate |
5-year plans; questions from almost every chapter; chronology-based; picture-based questions. |
Wide coverage, chronology focus. |
| History |
Moderate |
2-3 statement and chronology-based questions; match-the-following from Travellers’ Account; 1 passage on Revolt of 1857 (5 questions); 5 source-based questions. |
2-3 questions out of syllabus. |
May 16, 2025 [Shift 1]
GAT’s quantitative aptitude grew markedly difficult, testing candidates’ speed and problem-solving under time pressure. Other subjects maintained moderate difficulty, with NCERT-based questions dominating. English had fewer passages but demanded precision, while Accountancy and Business Studies balanced between theory and case studies, requiring a mix of conceptual and practical understanding.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| Economics |
Moderate to High |
65% microeconomics, 35% macroeconomics; numerical questions; case study on demonetization. |
More calculation-based questions. |
| Accountancy |
Moderate to Tough |
Table-based, match-the-following; case studies on Shares, Dissolution; no questions on Ratios; 2-3 easy Computerized Accounting questions. |
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| Business Studies |
Easy |
NCERT-based; case studies on organizational structure, entrepreneurship, marketing; balanced coverage. |
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| GAT |
Difficult |
QA difficult and time-consuming; questions on time, speed, distance, profit/loss, percentage, ratio, SI, trigonometry; LR on coding, decoding, blood relations. |
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| English |
Easy to Moderate |
2 passages; sentence rearrangement & match the following; no analogy questions. |
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May 15, 2025 (Day 3) [Shift 1]
Day three required candidates to balance moderate to tough conceptual questions in Economics and Accountancy, demanding analytical skills and numerical accuracy. Business Studies focused on key theories such as Maslow’s hierarchy and financial management case studies. Time constraints, especially in GAT, posed a significant challenge, necessitating quick decision-making. English passages were vocabulary-heavy, emphasizing comprehension and sentence rearrangement.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| Accountancy |
Moderate |
Many students attempted all 50 questions. Included 3 compulsory Computerised Accounting questions almost out of syllabus. Case studies on Guarantee of Partner and Shares. No assertion reasoning questions. 20 theory questions on Fundamental Accounting. No cash flow questions. Numerical questions on debentures, shares, ratios. |
Use elimination method to save time on tough questions. |
| Economics |
Moderate to Tough |
Case-study-based questions from varied chapters with tricky conceptual questions. Microeconomics dominated macroeconomics. Time-consuming questions on curve relationships. No questions on books/authors. |
Conceptual clarity essential. |
| Business Studies |
Easy |
Case studies on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Financial Management. Some tricky questions and 2 from Entrepreneurship Development. Practice with mock tests recommended. |
Conceptual understanding plus practice is key. |
| GAT |
Moderate to Tough |
Quantitative Aptitude tricky and time-consuming; Logical Reasoning included Venn diagrams, series, blood relations, clock, calendar. GK on books, authors, geography, polity. |
Many students found time insufficient for all questions. |
| English |
Easy |
Easy difficulty with vocabulary focus; many sentence rearrangement, synonyms, and antonyms questions. |
Vocabulary and grammar were key areas tested. |
May 15, 2025 [Shift 2]
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| History |
Moderate |
Many questions confusing and time-consuming, limiting attempts. About 48 questions required strong NCERT knowledge. Included chronology and statement-based questions on Revolt of 1857, Gandhi, Colonialism. |
Strong NCERT foundation essential. |
| Political Science |
Easy to Moderate |
Included 5 cartoon-based questions (25 marks). Most students completed all questions; only 2-3 tricky. Questions from NCERT Boxes, maps. |
Conceptual clarity needed for case studies. |
| English |
Easy |
No fixed pattern; 4 passages with 4 questions each. Sentence rearrangement (6-8 questions). Vocabulary focus including phrasal verbs in Match the Following. |
Preparation needed for vocabulary questions. |
| Accountancy |
Moderate |
Syllabus-based questions with tricky language. Included 3 Computerised Accounting questions. |
Careful reading needed for tricky language. |
| Business Studies |
Moderate to Tough |
Slightly tougher than previous shifts. Case studies on Marketing Management and Principles of Management (5 questions each). Questions covered almost all syllabus chapters. Included assertion-reasoning and match the following. |
Comprehensive syllabus coverage. |
| GAT |
Moderate to Tough |
Quantitative Aptitude tough and time-consuming with formula-based questions (Mensuration). GK on books, authors, vitamins, proteins, awards. |
Time management crucial. |
| Mathematics |
Easy to Moderate |
15 questions in Part 1, 35 in Part 2. Around 80% easy, 20% moderate to tough. Focus on Matrices, Determinants, Integrals. Tough questions on Integration, 3D Geometry, Differential Equations. |
NCERT and Exemplars recommended for preparation. |
May 14, 2025 (Day 2) [Shift 1]
The second day saw a gradual rise in difficulty with a strong emphasis on conceptual understanding, especially in Chemistry and Economics. Students faced time-consuming questions in GAT, and Business Studies showed a high success rate with case study questions. Accountancy continued to stress computerised problems, demanding accuracy and speed.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| Economics |
Moderate to Tough |
More questions from Microeconomics than Macroeconomics. One easy numerical from National Income (Macro). Graph-based logic and concept linking made Micro confusing. Questions on economics book authors from NCERT small boxes. Two passages worth 10 marks from Money & Banking (Macro) and Producer Equilibrium (Micro). Sequence-based questions from consumer equilibrium, AD, AS chapters. Theory-based paper with fewer numerical questions on national income and elasticity. |
Deep understanding of NCERT needed. |
| GAT |
Moderate |
Questions on ratios, proportions, averages, percentages, simple interest, trigonometry. No compound interest questions. Time-consuming QA requiring conceptual understanding and formula application. LR had circular seating arrangement, calendar, blood relation, speed, time, distance. Coding, decoding, alphabet series questions. GK & Current Affairs on rivers, capitals, books and authors, defence, awards, Fundamental Duties, Articles. Static GK mainly from Political Science. |
Time management important. |
| Chemistry |
Moderate |
2-3 statement-based questions time-consuming. Questions on electrochemistry, solutions, kinetics, d & f block elements requiring strong conceptual understanding. 3-6 questions on Halokanes, Coordination Compounds, time-consuming. |
Strong conceptual clarity essential. |
| Accountancy |
Moderate |
3 compulsory questions from Computerised Accounting (optional topic in syllabus). Well-balanced paper with questions from all chapters. 10 case-study-based questions from Partnership and Shares & Capital. 15-20 theory-based MCQs. Conceptual evaluation of knowledge. Frequent topics: debentures, cash flow, goodwill, ratios. Students covering Partnership, Shares & Computerised Accounting had advantage. |
Detailed syllabus coverage beneficial. |
| Business Studies |
Easy to Moderate |
10 case-study-based questions from Financial Management and Organising. Many students answered all 50 questions. Difficulty easy to moderate. NTA judges understanding of concepts and knowledge. Included sequence-based, match the following, assertion reasoning. Experts advise revision of case studies + process-based chapters for better scores. |
Conceptual clarity important. |
May 14, 2025 [Shift 2]
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| History |
Moderate |
10 passage-based questions, confusing due to terminology. In-depth NCERT box questions time-consuming. Direct questions on Indus Valley Civilization. Balanced distraction between Modern, Ancient, Medieval history. Included chronology, timelines, match the column, assertion reasoning questions. |
Good NCERT grasp required. |
| Political Science |
Easy to Moderate |
5 passage-based questions and 5 cartoon-based logic questions. 1-2 questions from deleted CBSE chapters. Paper easy to moderate but expected to get tougher. Majority statement-based needing deep understanding. Fact-based paper with strong NCERT conceptual understanding. |
Prepare for tougher upcoming shifts. |
| Economics |
Moderate |
Different case-study-based question patterns used. Microeconomics dominates over Macroeconomics. Requires deep NCERT understanding. |
Solid NCERT preparation needed. |
| English |
Easy to Moderate |
Around 10-12 passage-based questions, easy to moderate difficulty. 7-8 vocabulary questions on synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, sentence rearrangement. Direct word meaning questions. Most students attempted 40+ questions. |
Vocabulary and comprehension key. |
May 13, 2025 (Day 1) [Shift 1]
CUET UG 2025 began with predominantly easy to moderate difficulty levels, favoring vocabulary and NCERT-based questions. English focused heavily on synonyms and antonyms, while Economics showed dominance of microeconomics topics. Chemistry’s numerical questions were mostly formula-based, allowing straightforward attempts. Political Science followed NCERT passages closely.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| General Aptitude Test (GAT) |
Easy to Moderate |
Easy to moderate difficulty. Logical Reasoning highest weightage with ranking and arrangements. Quantitative Aptitude tougher than last year. Current Affairs had less weightage; Static GK prominent. 12-13 questions from GK & Current Affairs. |
Preparation focusing on reasoning and quant helpful. |
| Economics |
Moderate to Difficult |
Moderate to difficult. Two passages included. Many NCERT-based concepts tested. Numerical questions easy to solve. Microeconomics had more questions than Macroeconomics. |
Focus was on fundamentals and micro topics. |
| English |
Easy |
Easy difficulty. Vocabulary questions easy to moderate. Grammar questions on parts of speech. Reading Comprehension less weightage. 3 passages (1 factual, 2 story-based) with 12 questions total. Fewer grammar questions than last year. |
Vocabulary focus important. |
| Political Science |
Easy to Moderate |
5 passage-based and 5 image-based questions. Direct NCERT questions on Anti-ballistic missile, Shimla Agreement, Globalisation, Indus Water Treaty, RIO Summit. 3-4 chronology-based questions. |
Strong NCERT knowledge needed. |
| Chemistry |
Easy |
Covered Physical (14-16), Organic (14-16), Inorganic (9-11). Most numerical questions easy and formula-based. Only 1-2 numericals needed lengthy derivations. |
Conceptual clarity essential. |
| History |
Easy to Moderate |
45-48 good attempts. |
Focused on NCERT. |
| Accountancy |
Moderate |
38-42 good attempts. |
Basic to moderate level. |
CUET UG Exam Analysis — May 13, 2025 [Shift 2]
Balanced GAT paper with easy to moderate questions. Accountancy focuses on numerical proficiency. History emphasizes NCERT timeline questions. Economics focuses on Microeconomics with practice needed for chronology.
| Subject |
Difficulty Level |
Key Details |
Notes |
| General Aptitude Test (GAT) |
Easy to Moderate |
Balanced paper; easy questions on seating arrangement, analogy, direction. 1-2 image and embedded figure questions. Easy to moderate difficulty with some time-consuming QA questions. 1-2 simple questions on syllogism, blood relation. |
Balanced preparation needed. |
| Accountancy |
Moderate to Difficult |
1-2 easy Computerised Accounting questions. 30 numerical-based, 20 theory-based questions. 10 case study questions on Ratio and Partnership. 7-8 assertion reasoning questions. Paper moderate to difficult. Numerical questions time-consuming. |
Numerical proficiency required. |
| History |
Easy to Moderate |
10 passage-based questions from Modern History. 5-6 NCERT-based timeline questions. 5-6 tricky/difficult questions. Match-the-following questions included. No assertion reasoning. |
NCERT timeline focus important. |
| Economics |
Easy to Moderate |
Around 30 questions only from Microeconomics (higher than last year). Based on chapters with graphs, tables. No numericals from National Income/Macro aggregates. Easy to solve, chronology questions tricky. |
Practice chronology and concept application. |
| Business Studies |
Easy |
Easy compared to Accountancy and Economics. Two case studies: Financial Management and Principles of Management. Sequence-based questions included. No assertion reasoning questions. Most questions from Nature and Significance of Management, staffing, marketing, organising. |
Strong syllabus knowledge needed. |
Strong basics and vocabulary skills helped candidates navigate the early exam days smoothly.
Overview of CUET 2025
CUET Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).
After the completion fo CUET exam aspirants have to analyse their performance so that they can fulfill their dream institute requirement.
Key Features of CUET 2025
- Exam Dates: CUET 2025 is anticipated to be held in the first or second week of June 2025
- Mode of Examination: The exam will be conducted online in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
- Languages Available: The test will be offered in 13 languages, including English, Hindi and regional languages.
- Exam Sections: CUET 2025 comprises three main sections:
- Section I (Language Proficiency): Assesses language skills.
- Section II (Domain-Specific Subjects): Tests knowledge in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, etc.
- Section III (General Test): Includes questions on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability and Logical & Analytical Reasoning.
Detailed Exam Pattern
Section I: Language Proficiency
- Number of Questions: 40 questions per language
Section II: Domain-Specific Subjects
- Number of Questions: 50 questions per subject
- Time Duration: 60 minutes per subject
- Subjects Offered: Candidates can choose from various subjects based on their intended university program, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Accountancy, Business Studies, History, Political Science and more.
Section III: General Test
- Number of Questions: 60 questions
- Time Duration: 60 minutes
- Topics Covered: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability and Logical & Analytical Reasoning.
Expected Difficulty Level
While it is difficult to predict the exact difficulty level of CUET 2025, past pattern suggest that it will be moderate. Each component tries to evaluate basic concepts and analytical skills. Here is a breakdown of the estimated difficulty for each section:
Language Proficiency
This part should be quite easy to moderate. Candidates with solid reading skills and consistent practice can do well in this part.
Domain-Specific Subjects
The difficulty level varies according to the subject. Subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics may be more challenging due to their analytical nature, but History and Political Science may be simpler.
General Test
The General Test should be moderately demanding. Keeping up with current events, developing logical reasoning and honing numerical skills are all necessary for success.
Conclusion
CUET 2025 provides an excellent chance for candidates to attend top colleges throughout India. Candidates must check the latest information on the CUET official website. The notification includes the list of colleges that accept CUET scores.