Common University Entrance Test -UG 2024 will be held between May 15 to May 31, 2024. Another aspect that is part of the CUET-UG’s rejig plan is restricting students to appear for a maximum of six papers.
CUET UG 2024 Exam: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET (UG) will be conducted in 13 mediums across India for admission into the Undergraduate Programmes for all the Central Universities (CUs) and participating Universities in India for the academic year 2024-25. Speaking of the NTA CUET scores, the normalisation of scores for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG is likely to be done away with this year, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) planning a rejig of the crucial exam for its third edition, according to top officials, as per new agency PTI report. The exam, which is spread over a month, is likely to be conducted in a shorter duration as the agency is contemplating a hybrid mode, including OMR sheets and a computer-based test. The move will also ensure that most of the students get a chance to take the exam in a city of their choice.
Adopting the pen-and-paper mode for subjects with a large registration and a computer-based test for papers with a smaller registration: UGC Chief
“The NTA is working on the possibility of conducting papers with a large registration in the OMR mode. This will help us choose a large number of schools as test centres. This will ensure that the students will get a centre within their town or city and do not have to travel to faraway places,” University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar told news agency PTI. “Adopting the pen-and-paper mode for subjects with a large registration and a computer-based test for papers with a smaller registration will ensure that the CUET-UG can be conducted in a shorter duration unlike in the last two years. The hybrid mode promotes equal opportunities for all, ensuring that geographical constraints do not hinder the students’ educational aspirations in rural and remote areas,” the chairman added. Furthermore, he added that conducting the exam for a subject on a single day will eliminate the need for normalisation of scores.
“For the last two years, we had to conduct the test for the same paper over a period of two or three days in our endeavour to provide the first-choice centre to the students as much as possible. But this year, by adopting the OMR mode, a large number of centres will be available at schools and colleges, enabling us to conduct the test across the country on the same day. “If the test is conducted on multiple days for the same paper, normalisation is required and it is a scientific method,” the UGC chairman further added. Students have been raising concerns about the normalisation of scores “unfairly” impacting their performance in the exam.
CUET: Students Will be allowed to appear for a maximum of six papers in different combination
Another aspect that is part of the CUET-UG’s rejig plan is restricting students to appear for a maximum of six papers.”This year, instead of attempting 10 papers, students will be permitted to write a maximum of six papers. The rationale behind this decision is that only a tiny percentage of students opted for 10 papers in last year’s test. However, the scheduling of the papers becomes very complex, leading to conducting the test over several days. “Since students can write six papers in different combinations, such as four domain papers, one language paper, one general test paper or three domain papers, two language papers and one general test paper, the CUET-UG can be scheduled over fewer days, which is good for the students,” Kumar added.
Difficulty level of the questions in the CUET-UG will be moderate: UGC Chairman
The UGC chairman added the difficulty level of the questions in the CUET-UG will be moderate because students are more likely to perceive it as a fair and manageable challenge. “Ensuring a moderate difficulty level in an entrance test for university admission can contribute to reducing the students’ reliance on coaching centres. We want to keep the difficulty level of the questions in the CUET-UG moderate because students are more likely to perceive it as a fair and manageable challenge. “Answering such reasonably difficult-level questions can improve the students’ intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy, as they will believe in their ability to prepare for and perform well in the test without undue external help. This positive feeling experienced by the students diffuses from one batch to another and reduces their dependency on coaching,” he further added. “The hybrid mode acknowledges the importance of adapting to diverse testing environments for the convenience of the students. This will ensure that we will be able to announce the results by the third week of June. HEIs (higher educational institutes) can then carry out admissions and start the academic session by the end of July or beginning of August,” Kumar said.
The CUET-UG is the second-largest entrance exam in the country in terms of the number of applicants. As many as 11.11 lakh candidates had appeared for the second edition of the exam.
How to Fill CUET Application Form?
- Step 1: Kick-start with Registration: Your journey into CUET begins with a simple registration on their official site. You’ll be asked for your basic details like your name, contact info, and the qualifications you’ve achieved. Creating an account is the first move.
- Step 2: Jot Down Your Personal Information: Once you’re all registered, it’s time to get personal. Key in your birth details, residence details and nationality. And remember, accuracy is crucial. So double-check all your details to steer clear of any possible fluffs.
- Step 3: Showcase Your Academic Achievement: Input the particulars about your high school and any other extra feathers in your cap. As always, truth and precision make the process seamless.
- Step 4: Time to Upload: Have your photograph, a copy of your signature and any other required paperwork scanned and ready because it’s time to upload. Make sure you follow the guidelines stated in the application form to the dot.
- Step 5: Cough Up the Application Fee: Once you’ve filled up the form, it’s time to make a beeline for the payment gateway to handle the application fee. And that’s the final step! With the payment confirmed, your application is sealed and delivered.
Common University Entrance Test -UG 2024 will be held between May 15 to May 31, 2024. For further clarification related to the examination dates and other instructions, the Candidates are advised to visit the official website of NTA www.nta.ac.in for the latest updates.
(With Inputs From PTI)