CUET UG 2025 Results Announced: Topics with the Highest and Lowest Number of Applications
Posted on: 4 July 2025, By : Sourav Dey

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the CUET UG 2025 results on July 4, bringing relief and clarity to over 13 lakh students who appeared for the exam this year. Conducted for admissions to undergraduate programmes across central and participating universities in India, CUET (Common University Entrance Test) has become the go-to gateway for higher education aspirants.

With results now available, institutions such as Delhi University have also begun the next stage of their admission process. The second phase of the CSAS portal is now open, allowing students to revise their applications and prioritise their preferred colleges and courses based on their CUET scores.

But beyond the results, a fascinating trend is visible when we look at which subjects attracted the highest and lowest number of applicants in CUET UG 2025.

Most Popular Subjects in CUET UG 2025

Once again, English has topped the list of most preferred subjects among students. With 10,07,645 students registered and 8,22,518 appearing, it continues to be the dominant choice for aspirants across streams.

Following English, Chemistry witnessed the second-highest participation, with 7,02,050 registered and 5,61,719 students actually appearing in the exam.

Other highly opted subjects include:

• Biology/Biotechnology – 3,91,605 registered

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

• Physics – 6,73,038 registered

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

• Business Studies – 1,93,000 registered

• History – 1,37,623 registered

These subjects continue to remain popular as they are commonly required for a wide range of UG programmes in science, commerce, and humanities streams.

Subjects with the Least Applicants in CUET UG

On the other end of the spectrum, a few regional and foreign languages saw very low participation:

• Konkani – Just 5 students registered, and 4 appeared

• Sindhi – 8 registered, with only 2 showing up

• Dogri – 24 registered, 3 appeared

• Maithili – 30 registered, 5 appeared

• Bodo – 131 registered, 20 appeared

These figures point to a sharp contrast in subject popularity, especially when compared with high-demand streams like English, Sciences, and Commerce.

Summary Table: Key Subjects with Notable Stats

Important Note on Final Answer Key

Earlier, on July 1, the NTA had released the final answer key for CUET UG 2025. Official revisions state that 27 questions were removed from a variety of subjects and shifts. As per the revised marking policy:

• All students will be awarded five marks for the dropped questions, regardless of whether they attempted them.

• For questions with multiple correct answers, any student who selected one of the valid options will receive full marks.

What’s Next?

With results out and CSAS Phase 2 open, students are advised to:

1. Log in to the respective university portals (like DU, BHU, JNU, etc.)

2. Review and update their college/course preferences

3. Stay updated with counselling rounds and merit list announcements

Final Thoughts

CUET UG 2025 has once again reflected India’s diverse academic preferences—from mainstream subjects like English and Science to niche language papers like Sindhi and Konkani. As competition grows, strategic subject choices and timely counselling participation will play a key role in securing admission to top institutions.