CUET UG 2025: NTA offers retest for Accountancy paper after mid-cycle syllabus revision

CUET UG Accountancy paper 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a crucial opportunity for students who appeared for the Accountancy paper of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2025 between May 13 and 16. Following a mid-cycle revision in the exam pattern, these candidates will be allowed to either retain their original scores or opt to reappear for the subject under the new format.

The move comes after students flagged concerns about the structure of the Accountancy paper during the first phase of the exam. Responding to this feedback, the NTA revised the question paper design and introduced more flexibility for test-takers.

Key change: Optional unit introduced in Accountancy
The revised exam pattern, which takes effect from May 22, 2025, allows candidates to choose between questions from Unit V: Computerised Accounting Systems and an optional unit. Previously, questions from Unit V were compulsory — putting candidates unfamiliar with computerised accounting at a disadvantage.

With the updated format, students can now align the exam to their strengths, selecting questions from areas they are better prepared in. The revision is aimed at “maintaining parity and fairness for all candidates,” the NTA said in its latest public notice, adding that the decision was made in consultation with subject experts.

Retest rules for May 13–16 candidates
Students who took the Accountancy paper during the initial phase — between May 13 and May 16 — now have the option to retake the paper under the revised structure. However, this is a one-time offer and comes with strict terms:

• Final score based on retest: If a candidate chooses to appear for the retest, the new score will be final, and the marks from the earlier attempt will be discarded — regardless of which was higher.
  

• No show means no score: Candidates who opt in for the retest but fail to appear will be marked ABSENT, and no marks will be awarded for the subject.
  

• No action means retention: Those who do not apply for the retest will have their earlier scores from May 13–16 treated as final.
  

Candidates who are interested in applying for the retest can do so by clicking on the link provided here. They must submit their application before May 23, 2025, 1:00 PM.


Details regarding the date, time, and test centre for the retest will be announced on the official CUET UG website: exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG

CUET UG 2025 moves towards standardisation

Apart from the changes in the Accountancy paper, the NTA has confirmed that all CUET UG 2025 exams will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Additionally, optional questions have been removed across subjects to bring CUET in line with national-level entrance exams such as NEET and JEE.

Students are advised to review the updated syllabus, practice using the new format, and monitor the official site regularly for further instructions. Those considering a retake should carefully evaluate their previous performance before making a decision.