Cluster University Srinagar – CUS has officially released the Date Sheet for Backlog Candidates of UG 5th Semester – CBCS Batch 2017–2021 for the Session 2025. The notification, dated 26 of November 2025 includes the complete subject-wise schedule for Arts, Social Science, Science, Commerce, and Home Science streams. The examinations will begin from 03 of December 2025 and will continue until 29 of December 2025 with the exam timing fixed at 11:00 AM. Backlog students from the 5th Semester across various colleges affiliated with CUS are advised to carefully review the date sheet and prepare accordingly. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the date sheet, important instructions, and guidelines every student must follow before appearing in the examination.

CUS UG 5th Semester Backlog Exam Date Sheet 2025 – Stream-Wise Breakdown

Cluster University has organized the exam schedule stream-wise, offering clarity for students from different departments. Here is the complete subject-wise date sheet is 03 December 2025 Arts / Social Science Sociology

Science

• Physics (Modern Physics)

Commerce

• Auditing

Home Science 08 December 2025

Arts / Social Science

1. Economics (Economic Development and Policy in India-I)
2. Psychology (Counselling Psychology)
3. Mathematics (Solid Geometry and Advanced Calculus)
4. Islamic Studies (Islam in the Modern World–West Asia & South Asia)
5. Education (Issues & Trends in Contemporary Indian Education-I)

Science

• Botany (Cell and Molecular Biology)
• Mathematics (Solid Geometry and Advanced Calculus)

Commerce

Home Science

• Nutritional Bio Chemistry

13 December 2025

Arts / Social Science

• History (Society & Economy of Modern Europe, 15th–18th CE)
• Urdu (Literary History and Criticism)

Science

• Zoology (Animal Biotechnology)
• Zoology (Applied Zoology)

Commerce

• Principles of Marketing

Home Science

• —

16 December 2025

Arts / Social Science

• Political Science (Western Political Thought: Thinkers & Themes)

Science

• Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry)
• Chemistry (Green Chemistry)

Commerce

• —

Home Science

• Traditional Indian Textiles

20 December 2025

Arts / Social Science

1. Functional English (Linguistics)
2. Tourism & Travel Management (Tourism Product & Typology)
3. Computer Application (Object Oriented Programming Using C++)
4. Social Work (Welfare & Management of Marginalized Population)

Science

1. Computer Application (Object Oriented Programming Using C++)
2. Bio-Technology (Molecular Biology)
3. Geology (Structural Geology & Tectonics)

Commerce

• —

Home Science

• —

24 December 2025

Arts / Social Science

• Philosophy (Indian Philosophy)
• English Literature (Indian Writing in English)
• Geography (Economic Geography)
• Communication & Extension

Science

• Geography (Economic Geography)
• Statistics (Design of Experiments)
• Bio Informatics (Structural Bio Informatics)

Commerce

• —

Home Science

• —

29 December 2025 – Generic Electives

Arts / Social Science Electives

1. Kashmiri (Kashri Adbuk Taruf-I)
2. Sociology (Basic Concepts)
3. Political Science (Indian Political System)
4. Philosophy (Introduction to Philosophy-I)
5. Urdu (The Study of Urdu Classical Ghazal)
6. Indian Music (Indian Music-I)
7. History (The Making of Contemporary India)

Science Electives

1. Economics (General Economics)
2. Psychology (Foundation of Psychology-I)
3. Social Work (Basics of Disaster Management)
4. Arabic (Basic Grammar and Language Comprehension)
5. Anthropology (Anthropology of Religion, Politics & Economy)
6. Education (Foundations of Education)
7. Tourism & Travel Management (Basics of Tourism)

Commerce Electives

• —

Home Science Electives

• —

Important Notes for Students

Cluster University Srinagar has issued the following important instructions for all candidates appearing in the UG 5th Semester Backlog Examination:

✔ 1. Centre Notice

The centre notification will be issued separately and uploaded on the official website www.cusrinagar.edu.in

✔ 2. Admit Cards

Students can download their admit cards through student login after the centre notice is published.

✔ 3. Identification Required

On each examination day, students must carry:

• A valid ID proof
• Admit card

Both documents are mandatory for verification at the exam centre.

✔ 4. Ban on Communication Devices

Candidates are strictly prohibited from carrying:

• Mobile phones
• Smart watches
• Electronic gadgets of any kind

Possession of such devices inside the exam centre may lead to disqualification.

Why This Date Sheet Is Important

The backlog exams are a major opportunity for Batch 2017–2021 students to clear their pending papers and complete their graduation. With carefully planned subject-wise scheduling and sufficient gaps between major papers, the university has ensured that students can prepare effectively.

Additionally:

1. Each exam begins at 11:00 AM, ensuring consistency.
2. The combination of generic electives on 29 December offers flexibility.
3. Home Science and Commerce streams have fewer papers, easing the planning process for those students.

How to Prepare Effectively

Here are quick preparation tips for backlog candidates:

🔹 Create a subject-priority list based on exam dates

Start revising the early exam subjects first.

🔹 Follow previous question papers

CUS often repeats patterns from earlier years.

🔹 Use the gaps effectively

The university has given good spacing between most exams—use this time wisely.

🔹 Avoid last-minute stress

Prepare summaries and quick revision notes beforehand.

🔹 Keep documents ready

Don’t wait until the last day to download your admit card.

Final Word

The Cluster University Srinagar UG 5th Semester Backlog Date Sheet 2025 has provided students with a clear and structured timetable for the upcoming examinations. With exams starting on 03 December 2025 and ending on 29 December 2025, students now have ample time to plan their studies and prepare thoroughly.

Students are advised to keep checking the university website for updates related to:

• Centre notices
• Admit card availability
• Any changes in the schedule

A disciplined approach and timely preparation can help backlog candidates successfully clear their pending subjects and move confidently toward completing their degree.