CUET Reservation Policy 2025: Check Reservation Quota, Distribution of Seats

Samiksha Rautela

Updated On: March 11, 2025 11:45 AM | CUET

CUET UG 2025 registration has been started on March 1, 2025 and will end on March 22, 2025. Students seeking admission to CUET colleges/universities can check out CUET Reservation Policy 2025 here. NTA administered CUET Reservation Policy based on the caste and ability of the students.

CUET Reservation Policy 2025

CUET Reservation Policy 2025 is considered by NTA when CUET UG admission is offered at multiple Central, Deemed-to-be, and Private colleges spread across the country. students seeking admission to top CUET colleges/universities can check out the CUET Reservation Policy 2025 here. NTA has released CUET UG application form 2025 on March 1, 2025 and will end on March 22, 2025 allowing students to enrol in various colleges and universities. CUET UG Exam 2025 will take place from May 08 - June 1, 2025. Students should therefore be aware of their CUET reservation rights. Students can access CUET application form 2025 through the direct link provided here.

Direct Link: CUET UG 2025 Registrations (Activated)

CUET offers a different number of seats depending on the reservation category. Several universities, including Delhi University and Jamia Millia Islamia, have quota-based admissions. Additionally, CUET UG 2025 exam makes reservations based on students' caste and ability. SC 15%, GEN 10%, ST 7.5%, Other Backward Castes 27%, and People with Disabilities 5%. The reservation policy may differ by university, but most universities adhere to CUET reservation policy. Students applying for CUET should be aware of the quota-based admission policy under CUET UG 2025. It explains CUET reservation policy for 2025 as well as the exam's available seats.

Continue reading to know more about CUET 2025 reservation policy, cutoff marks, application and course fees, and benefits provided to reserved category students.

CUET Reservation Policy 2025 for Central Universities

CUET is accepted by numerous universities in 2025, and some educational institutes also offer Sports quotas, ECA quotas, NCC quotas, and other quotas to students under CUET 2025 reservation policy. In such cases, in addition to CUET, a performance-based test will be administered. The combined performance and scores of the aspirants will be used to determine their final merit. The weightage of trials and CUET may differ from institute to institute. Provided below is a quick analysis of the weightage offered to CUET and trials at Delhi University:

Components

Weightage

Trials

75%

CUET

25%

Note : DU provide admission for upto 5% of its seats under the ECA and sports quota.

How to Apply for Quota-based Admission under CUET 2025 Reservation Policy?

Students must apply for CUET 2025 quota-based admission while filling out CUET application form 2025. They are required to select the desired quota under CUET 2025 reservation policy before submitting the form.

Students do not require any documented proof at this stage. However, they would need to produce relevant and legit supporting documents at the time of admission as well as trials. Without the proof, they will not be considered for quota-based admission under CUET 2025 reservation policy.

Check Also : CUET Passing Marks for DU

CUET 2025 Reservation Policy: Seat Reservation

Generally, the NTA has set the following reservation percentage for different categories under CUET reservation policy 2025. However, several Central Universities also provide reservations to various students and it may differ from institute to institute:

Category

CUET 2025 Seat Reservation

General Economically Weaker Sections (Gen-EwS)

10%

Scheduled Castes (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5%

Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer)

27%

Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

5% in each category

Note : The total number of seats available in different CUET participating universities 2025 and courses are different.

CUET 2025 Reservation Policy for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

As per the official exam brochure and CUET reservation policy 2025, only students with over 40% disability (specified disability) are eligible for CUCET reservation under PwD category. Here are the list of specified CUET reservation policy 2025 to be considered in order to apply for this category:

Locomotor disabilities including cerebral palsy, dwarfism, leprosy cured, acid attack victims & muscular dystrophy

Deaf and hard of hearing

Autism, specific learning disability, intellectual disability and mental illness

Low vision & Blindness

Multiple Disabilities

Other specified disabilities

CUET 2025 Reservation Policy for Kashmiri Migrants

Kashmiri Migrants are given some of the preferences as well as benefits under CUET reservation policy 2025. These CUET reservation policy 2025 relaxations may vary from institute to institute. For instance:

  • There is an increase in course-wise seat intake capacity of up to 5%.
  • A relaxation in cut-off per cent up to 10% is given to the students. However, this is subject to the minimum eligibility requirement.
  • Waiving off domicile proofs and requirements for migrants belonging to the Kashmir region.
  • Reservation of a minimum of 1 seat in merit quota in professional/ technical institutions.
  • Facilitation of migration in the 2nd year and its subsequent years.

students must check out all CUET 2025 reservation policy details before applying for CUET admissions 2025. They can also visit the official website of the desired college to find out more about the details of CUET reservation policy 2025. In case of any admission related assistance, students can simply dial the student helpline number 1800-572-9877 (toll-free) or fill up our Common Application Form (CAF) . The admission counsellors of CollegeDekho would be glad to help you out!

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