CUET UG 2025 begins: Students find first shift moderately challenging
The Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET UG) 2025 officially kicked off today, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducting the first shift of the examination across various centres in the country. Initial feedback and expert analysis of the first shift reveal a blend of expected patterns and surprising tweaks across key subjects such as English, General Test (GAT), Economics, and Chemistry.advertisementHere's the detailed analysis for CUET UG 2025 Day 1, Shift 1, shared by Karan Mehta, Co-founder at ToprankersENGLISH LANGUAGE: VOCABULARY TAKES CENTRE STAGEThe English section this year leaned heavily on vocabulary. A significant number of questions focused on synonyms and antonyms, giving students an edge if they had a strong word base. Only three reading passages appeared—one factual and two narrative—accounting for around 12 questions in total. Grammar-based questions were fewer compared to previous years, and the overall difficulty level was reported to be between easy and moderate.GENERAL TESTS: LOGICAL REASONING DOMINATES
The General Test, covering a range of aptitude areas, posed a slightly greater challenge than last year, particularly in the Quantitative Aptitude section. Logical Reasoning saw the highest number of questions, while Current Affairs had a smaller footprint. However, questions from Static General Knowledge, often tied to recent events, featured prominently. On average, students encountered about 12–13 questions from the GK and Current Affairs category. This section was generally rated as moderately difficult.ECONOMICS: MICROECONOMICS IN THE SPOTLIGHTadvertisementCandidates attempting the Economics paper observed a noticeable focus on Microeconomics over Macroeconomics, with the inclusion of some newly added topics introduced by the NTA.The section featured two reading passages and included several questions rooted in NCERT textbooks and the Annual Government Budget. While most of the paper was considered easy to moderate, a few tricky questions challenged even well-prepared students.CHEMISTRY: A WELL-BALANCED AND MANAGEABLE PAPERThe Chemistry paper offered a comprehensive mix of questions from Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry. Both Physical and Organic sections had roughly 14 to 16 questions each, while Inorganic Chemistry comprised 9 to 11 questions. Numerical problems were mostly straightforward and formula-based, with only one or two requiring lengthy derivations. The consensus amongst test-takers was that the Chemistry section was the easiest of the lot.----The CUET UG 2025 will be conducted in multiple shifts through June 3. Students are encouraged to stay updated by regularly visiting the official NTA website for announcements regarding shift timings, admit cards, and other essential details.As the exam progresses, more insights are expected to emerge, helping future test-takers fine-tune their preparation strategies for the upcoming days.
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