Good news! The postponement of CUET 2025 to May 13, 2025, gives you more time to get ready. Get the benefit of this time to move ahead instead of being nervous. Pick up your CUET book, solve more questions from your CUET question bank, and improve every single day.
What Changed? Let’s Look at the New Timeline
With the exam postponed, you now have a few extra weeks (or days). That means
● Your efficiency increases after every practice.
● This extra time helps you to build more confidence during preparation.
● There’s extra time to go over important concepts again.
How to Use This Bonus Time Smartly
Here’s how you can prepare for your upcoming CUET exam smartly.
1. Prepare a Fresh Timetable
Start fresh with your timetable. Make space for revision, new learning, and practice mock tests.
● Read CUET books for two hours daily.
● Solve CUET question bank for one hour.
● Analysis and mock test for one hour.
2. Get the Right Study Material
Make sure you have these:
● A good CUET book that covers all the subjects needed.
● A CUET question bank that includes specific questions and papers from previous years.
3. Add the CUET Question Bank to Your Daily Practice
Make a habit to practice the CUET question bank daily.
● Solve 20–30 MCQs daily from the question bank.
● Your focus should be accuracy and speed.
● Check answers and review your mistakes.
4. Revise Smartly with Your CUET Book
Don’t just read, revise actively:
● Highlight important dates and formulas to make them easy to find.
● Make quick notes.
CUET Question Paper Format
Here’s a quick look at how the paper is usually set.
Section |
Details |
Language Test |
50 questions – choose 1 from 13 languages |
Domain Test |
45-50 questions – choose subjects based on your course preference |
General Test |
60 questions – Covers Reasoning, Math, and General Knowledge |
Negative Marking |
Yes (-1 for each wrong answer) |
Total Questions |
Varies, but max questions can go up to 140–160 depending on choices |
Previous Year vs This Year
Take a look at how things changed:
Year |
Difficulty Level |
Paper Format Changes |
2023 |
Moderate |
3 sections (Language, Domain, General) |
2024 |
Slightly Tougher |
Same format and more tricky questions |
2025 |
(Expected) Similar |
Some small changes are expected |
Cutoffs vary by university and course.
Simple Ways to Stay Focused
Here are some strategies:
Here are some strategies:
Stick to one or two cuet books.
Use the cuet question bank for practice.
Track your progress in a study journal.
Stay healthy – eat, sleep and exercise.
Conclusion
A postponed exam isn’t a problem; it’s a chance to prepare better for yourself. Use this extra time to improve your skills and practice by heart.
Wishing all the best for the CUET journey!