CUET UG 2025 New Syllabus Cuts — Subject-Wise Deleted Topics & Paper Pattern Changes

1. Major Changes in CUET UG 2025: An Overview

1. CBT Mode Only: CUET UG 2025 will be conducted entirely in computer-based test (CBT) mode.
2. Uniform Test Duration: Every subject paper will have 60 minutes, regardless of domain.
3. No Optional Questions: Unlike earlier years, all questions are now compulsory — students cannot skip some questions.
4. Reduced Subject List: The number of CUET UG subjects has been drastically reduced — from 63 down to 37.
5. Maximum 5 Subjects: Candidates can now choose up to 5 subjects instead of six.
6. General Aptitude Test (GAT): The “General Test” has been renamed “General Aptitude Test.”
7. Interdisciplinary Flexibility: Students can pick any subject — there’s no restriction based on what they studied in Class 12.

2. Which Subjects Were Removed / Dropped

A significant number of subjects have been dropped in 2025:

1. Foreign Languages Removed: Several foreign languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Arabic, etc.) are no longer part of CUET UG.
2. Domain Subjects Cut: Six domain-specific subjects have been scrapped: Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, and Engineering Graphics.
3. Admission for Dropped Subjects: For the subjects removed, admissions will be based on the GAT (General Aptitude Test) score.

3. Science Syllabus — Deleted / Removed Topics (2025)

The NTA / UGC has also pruned specific topics from the science syllabus. Here are the key cuts:

These changes mean that students preparing for CUET UG in 2025 should not rely on older syllabus versions; they must explicitly check the updated syllabus and avoid studying removed topics.

4. Implications for CUET Preparation

1. Streamline Study Plans: Because several topics are deleted, students can reallocate their preparation time to the remaining syllabus, making study more focused and efficient.
2. Use Official Syllabus Only: Aspirants should refer to the latest syllabus published by NTA / UGC — studying deleted topics is a waste of time.
3. Mock Tests & Practice: Since all questions are compulsory and there’s negative marking (if any), students should practice full-length mocks with every topic in mind.
4. Subject Selection Strategy: With only 37 subjects now and the option to pick any subject (irrespective of 12th class), students should plan their five subjects strategically — taking into account both their strengths and the colleges they want to apply to.

5. Risks & Challenges

1. Some students who prepared according to old syllabus versions may face confusion or find their preparation sub-optimal.
2. Reducing subjects means more competition in the remaining ones — students must be more strategic.
3. If students ignore the syllabus change and revise the deleted topics, they may waste valuable time.
4. The GAT becomes more critical for admissions into courses whose specific CUET subject is removed — its weightage and role in ranking/admission could increase.

6. Final Thoughts

CUET UG 2025 represents a major overhaul — not just in exam logistics (time, mode) but also in the very structure of the syllabus and subject list. For aspirants, the good news is a leaner, more focused syllabus, which can make preparation more efficient if done smartly. However, they must stay updated with official notifications, avoid outdated study materials, and use mock tests aligned with 2025’s pattern.

References & Important Links

1. Careers360 — “8 topics deleted from CUET UG 2025 science subjects” Careers360
2. iQuanta — Detailed list of deleted science topics from CUET UG 2025 https://www.iquanta.in/blog/deleted-topics-from-cuet-syllabus-for-science-check-updated-syllabus
3. LegalChariot — On reduction of subjects from 63 to 37 in CUET UG 2025 Legal Chariot
4. CareerLauncher — Dropped subjects list & syllabus changes Career Launcher
5. Jagran Josh — Key changes announced by UGC for CUET UG 2025 Jagranjosh.com
6. UniversityKart — Revised exam pattern for CUET UG 2025 UniversityKart
7. PW.live — Comparative view: CUET UG 2024 vs 2025 syllabus changes PW Live
8. PW.live — Analysis on deleted syllabus and preparation strategy