The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, has officially announced that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2025 will be the primary gateway for admissions to its undergraduate programs for the academic session 2025-26. This move aligns with the national trend of centralizing university admissions through CUET-UG, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.
Key Highlights of the Announcement:
1. Programs Offered:
IUST offers a wide range of undergraduate programs, including B.Tech in Food Technology, B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication, B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and more.
2. CUET-UG 2025 Test Papers:
- B.Tech in Food Technology: Students must appear for Biology/Biotechnology (Code: 304) and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (Code: 319).
- B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication: Students need to take Mass Media/Mass Communication (Code: 318) and General Aptitude Test (Code: 501).
- Other programs like B.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, and Data Science have specific subject requirements as per CUET-UG guidelines.
3. Application Process:
- Online Submission: 1st March 2025 to 22nd March 2025.
- Fee Payment Deadline: 23rd March 2025.
- Exam Dates: Between 8th May and 1st June 2025 (tentative).
4. Fee Structure:
- General Category: ₹1000 for up to 3 subjects, ₹400 for each additional subject.
- OBC-NCL/EWS: ₹900 for up to 3 subjects, ₹375 for each additional subject.
- SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹800 for up to 3 subjects, ₹350 for each additional subject.
5. Exam Pattern:
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- Duration: 60 minutes per paper.
- Marking Scheme: +5 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers.
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What Students Need to Know:
- 12th-grade students aspiring to join IUST must register for CUET-UG 2025 and choose the relevant test papers based on their desired program.
- The university has emphasized that appearing for CUET-UG is mandatory and students must also apply separately to IUST after the CUET results are declared.
- Detailed information about subject combinations, eligibility criteria, and admission guidelines is available on the official websites of IUST
(https://www.iust.ac.in) and CUET-UG (https://cuet.nta.nic.in)
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