CUET Question Paper 2025 – Candidates appearing in the CUET 2025 exam are recommended to solve previous years’ CUET question papers and sample papers as their exam preparation routine.
The official CUET question papers for the previous editions of the exam can be downloaded at https://nta.ac.in/Downloads. Select the exam year, the name of the exam (in this case CUET UG), and paper. On submitting the details, the corresponding CUET question paper will open in downloadable pdf format.
Download and save the CUET question paper to your computer system, or take a printout.
By solving the previous years’ papers you will get insights into the question papers structure, including question type, difficulty level, topics covered. Meanwhile, by solving sample papers, you can improve your problem-solving and time-management skills.
Update on CUET 2025 exam
The CUET 2025 exam (UG) will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode between May 08 and June 01, 2025.
The CUET application form is now closed. NTA will soon release the admit cards for CUET 2025.
How to Download CUET Question Papers
You can download previous years’ CUET exam question papers from the NTA portal by following these steps.
- Go to the NTA CUET exam portal – Click Here
- Then, click on “Downloads”
- The “Previous Years Exam Papers” option will be displayed on the screen
- Next, enter the exam year, Exam Type (CUET UG), paper, and then click on “Search”
- The corresponding CUET UG question paper will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save a copy of the question paper.
Sample CUET (UG) Question Paper
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Why solve CUET Question Papers 2025
The candidate must mandatorily solve previous years’ CUET UG question papers for the following reasons:
- Familiarity with Exam Pattern – Previous year’s papers will provide insight into the structure of the exam, including the types of questions (MCQs, short answers, essays), time allocation, and difficulty level. This will help reduce exam anxiety. Further, you can use the insights to better align your exam strategy with the requirements of the exam.
- Identifies Important Topics – By analyzing the past papers, you can identify recurring topics and prioritize high-weightage areas. This will allow you to focus on key concepts rather than wasting time on less relevant material.
- Improves Time Management – Practicing with time constraints will help you develop speed and accuracy. You will learn to allocate time wisely, ensuring you complete the paper within the given duration without rushing at the last minute.
- Enhances Problem-Solving Skills – Repeated exposure to different questions sharpens critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Students learn various approaches to tackle questions, improving their ability to handle unfamiliar problems in the actual exam.
- Self-Assessment & Weakness Identification – By solving past papers, you can evaluate your preparation level. Further, you can identify weak areas and work on them before the exam, ensuring a more balanced understanding of all subjects.
- Boosts Confidence – With regular practice, you will become accustomed to the exam format and can gain confidence. Also, solving questions beforehand during practice will reduce stress and increase performance efficiency.
Do I also need to solve sample papers for CUET 2026
Unlike previous years question papers, the sample papers will have an unlimited number of questions.
Also, it is very unlikely that the exact same question will be repeated in the CUET exam. The examiners will frame the questions differently each year, even though the same concepts may be required to solve these problems. So, if you are strong in the fundamentals and know the concepts inside-out, you will be able to solve any type of problems.
Sample papers will allow you to test your understanding and problem-solving skills. Further, time-management skills can also be developed by solving sample papers.
CUET Sample Papers – FAQs
How many sample papers should I solve for CUET UG 2026?
There is no specific number as such. However, it is recommended that you solve as many sample papers as possible. If you are able to completely solve, say 6-7, sample papers containing different types of problems, you are doing pretty well in your preparation.
When should I start solving CUET sample papers?
You can solve sample papers for the CUET exam from the very beginning, like after completing a few topics. FInd the related questions in the sample papers and solve them. As you move ahead in your exam preparation, you will be able to solve more questions in the sample paper.
Can I also take mock tests with the sample papers?
Mock tests are meant to be taken closer to the exam, as the express intent of these tests is to help the candidate get accustomed with the features of the exam. This is meant to ensure you don’t get distracted or surprised on exam day.