Published on 5th May 2025 | 10:13 AM

Since last week, there has been an unprecedented curiosity and anxiety among all the CUET aspirants and their parents regarding the CUET 2025 (UG) datesheet. Initially scheduled to begin on May 8, there were no updates regarding CUET UG exams 2025 till May 4 (midnight).

However, finally, there is some good news for 13.5 lakh CUET (UG) 2025 aspirants who have filled the application form. There’s been an important update this morning (May 5) from The Times of India (TOI) about the upcoming CUET UG 2025 exam. If you were all set for May 8, hold on! The schedule has been pushed back.

Here’s a quick breakdown of everything you need to know:

> Earlier Date: May 8, 2025

> New Date: May 13, 2025

According to the latest developments, the exam has been delayed by 5 days. The revised timeline of CUET UG 2025 will tentatively as follows.

Why the Delay?

While the NEET 2025 exam scheduled on May 4 must be an obvious reason, according to sources in the National Testing Agency (NTA), another crucial reason is the high number of applications received in a few subjects and overall. This made it difficult to finalize and release the full exam schedule on time.

Here’s a quick look at the subjects in which NTA received the maximum number of applications:

That’s a massive number of students! With such high demand, it’s understandable that NTA needs a bit more time to organize everything and conduct the exam smoothly.

What About the Datesheet?

According to the latest updates, NTA will not release a separate datesheet for CUET UG 2025. Instead, the exam dates will be mentioned in the final exam city intimation slip. This slip is expected to be out in the next 2-3 days. So, stay alert and keep checking the official NTA website for updates!

Students must not panic and use this extra time to revise and reinforce their learning! The best is to practice with the CUET test series and practice mock CUET as many times as possible. Maintain focus and don’t let this slight delay be a distraction.

Final Thoughts

We know that delays can feel stressful, especially when you’ve been preparing for so long. But think of this as a bonus opportunity to brush up on your weak areas and feel even more confident on exam day. We’ll keep you updated as soon as NTA releases more details.

All the best for your CUET UG!
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