CUET UG 2025 Result Declared: Subject-Wise Application Trends Revealed

On July 4, the National Testing Agency (NTA) formally released the CUET UG 2025 results, giving over 13 lakh students who participated in the exam clarification. the entrance test this year. CUET, which stands for Common University Entrance Test, serves as a single-window admission exam for undergraduate programmes in central and many other Indian universities.

Following the declaration of results, top institutions including Delhi University have started the next phase of the CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System). In this phase, students can revisit and modify their course and college preferences based on their actual CUET scores.

While the admission process is now gaining pace, what stands out this year is the data on subject-wise registrations and attendance — showing a clear picture of subject popularity among students.

CUET UG 2025 Subjects with the Highest Student Interest

The subject with the highest number of students this year is English, maintaining its lead from previous years. 

8,22,518 of the 10,07,645 students who registered for the paper ultimately showed up.

Chemistry comes next with 7,02,050 registrations and 5,61,719 appearances, showing that science subjects continue to attract a large chunk of aspirants.

Here are other subjects that saw high enrolment:

• Physics – 6,73,038 registered

• Mathematics/Applied Mathematics – 4,86,559 registered

• General Test – 8,34,873 registered

• Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry – 3,91,605 registered

• Economics/Business Economics – 2,14,056 registered

• Business Studies – 1,93,000 registered

• History – 1,37,623 registered

These subjects remain a top choice for students preparing for UG courses in fields such as Science, Commerce, Humanities, and Allied areas.

Subjects with the Lowest Number of Applicants

In contrast, several regional and classical language papers saw extremely low registration numbers. These niche subjects had only a handful of takers:

• Konkani – Only 5 students registered and 4 appeared

• Sindhi – 8 registered, with 2 appearing

• Dogri – 24 registered, 3 appeared

• Maithili – 30 registered, 5 appeared

• Bodo – 131 registered, 20 appeared

The stark contrast in enrolment clearly highlights the lack of demand for certain languages when compared to popular science and humanities papers.

CUET 2025: Snapshot of Key Subject Stats

Here’s a quick overview of some of the highest and lowest applied subjects this year:

Final Answer Key: Marking Scheme Updates

On July 1, the NTA published the final answer key for CUET UG 2025. As part of this update, 27 questions were dropped from various papers due to technical or validation issues.

The marking policy has been adjusted accordingly:

• Full marks (5 marks) will be given to all candidates for dropped questions, irrespective of their attempt.

• For questions with multiple correct answers, anyone who selected any correct option will be awarded full marks.

This guarantees uniformity and fairness in each candidate's score.

What Should Students Do Now?

Now that results are out, students are advised to:

• Go to the websites of their desired universities (DU, BHU, JNU, etc.).

• Review and update preferences under the CSAS portal (if applicable)

• Track announcements regarding counselling schedules, merit lists, and cut-off marks

Being proactive during this phase can make a significant difference in securing a seat in your desired college and course.

In Conclusion

The CUET UG 2025 results not only signify the beginning of college admissions but also provide insights into India’s academic interests. While subjects like English, Chemistry, and Physics continue to dominate, languages like Konkani and Sindhi remain highly underrepresented. As students prepare for the next step, making informed decisions and understanding subject trends can offer a strategic advantage in the admission journey.