CUET UG 2025 Trends: BCom, Political Science, and English Remain Top Choices

As the university admission season peaks across the country, central universities (CU) are unveiling fascinating academic trends. The Central University Entrance Test (CUET) 2025 has once again brought courses like BCom (Hons), BA (Hons) in Political Science, and the ever-popular BA (Hons) in English into the spotlight as top choices among students.

Delhi University (DU) Insights

At the forefront, the University of Delhi (DU) reveals interesting statistics with BCom (Hons) leading as the most sought-after course, amassing roughly 48,336 first-preference applications. Following closely are BSc (Hons) Zoology, BA (Hons) English, and BA (Hons) Political Science. Notably, BSc (Hons) Zoology has made its way into the top ranks this year, marking a significant shift as it had not been in the top list in 2024.

According to Times of India, DU’s competitive nature is evident with cut-offs often between 98 and 99 percentiles for top-tier colleges. Brajesh Kumar Tiwari of Jawaharlal Nehru University underscores that the demand for Commerce, BBA, and BA (Hons) programs remains robust, especially among interstate students.

Evolving Trends at University of Hyderabad

The University of Hyderabad has witnessed a steadfast interest in integrated and interdisciplinary programs. With Economics remaining a strong favorite and new entries like the four-year BSc in Chemistry garnering significant attention, the university reflects the broader educational reforms aligned with NEP 2020.

In 2024, the undergraduate integrated MA in Economics had topped the charts, but the final application tallies for 2025 are eagerly awaited as the deadline approaches.

Nagaland University and Cultural Relevance

Nagaland University experiences a cultural influence in its academic preferences. English and Political Science have steadily increased in popularity, affirming their status as the region’s beloved courses. Prof Nigamananda Das highlights English’s cherished status due to the region’s rich literary history, while Prof Dasarathi Bhuiyan attributes the rising popularity of Political Science to its interdisciplinary nature and its preparation for civic engagement.

Central University of Punjab’s Rise in Professional Courses

At the Central University of Punjab, professional and integrated courses are on the rise. With BPharma, BA LLB, BTech, BA BEd, and BSc BEd seeing an uptick in applications, the demand for diverse and specialised programs reflects the changing dynamics of modern education.

By nurturing critical skills and preparing students for multifaceted careers, these trends in CUET UG 2025 point toward an evolving educational landscape that is both exciting and promising. As we observe these shifts, the enduring allure of courses like BCom, Political Science, and English remains a testament to their foundational academic value.