This is a hybrid-mode exam held for 13.48 lakh students who have applied for the 57,95,211 combination subjects. Out of these combinations around 93% is being conducted through pen and paper mode.
The first day of the exam, the NTA completed the test for 25,91,014 subject combinations, which marked 44.71% completion rate of the CUET PG test. Total 11.4 lakh students took the examination at 379 cities in 2,157 centers globally, and the attendance rate exceeded 75%.
About the successful completion of the first day of the exam, NTA stated that careful planning was the main reason the exam experienced a fair and smooth process. Students with multiple subject selection took the test in the same exam venue, and there were enough breaks between shifts for better convenience. The first two shifts were conducted in the same exam room to avoid any hassle.
This year’s test is being held within 8 days, which is a significant change from the 34-days exam dates of the last year. The NTA offers this efficiency with the large-scale use of the pen and paper format for multiple subjects with highest number of registrations, which has helped the exam process and reduced the number of dates.
The NTA added that they implemented several measures to help the students, which includes announcing the exam schedule properly in advance and making sure that the students are allotted to exam venues near their homes. All candidates have been given the centers with their first choice of exam centers in their home states.
The CUET (UG) 2024 is an important exam that offers an opportunity for students who are looking for admission in central universities and other affiliated colleges including private universities, deemed universities and state universities in India.
This combined exam system simplifies the process of admission, especially the ones who will take the exam from the remote areas of the country, allowing them to connect with various top colleges through this standard examination.
Overview of CUET UG Exam 2024
The CUET (UG) 2024 is a significant exam that allows students to get admission to prestigious colleges across the country. The test works as a path for admission to the central universities and other participating colleges through an efficient and streamlined process.
NTA provided a single test platform for CUET UG 2024, which enhanced the inclusivity and accessibility, and also offered better benefits for the students from remote areas.
The efforts of the NTA for announcing the exam schedule in advance and allocating the exam venues closer to the residences of the students, reflect a dedication to the student’s convenience and the integrity of the test. As the exam progresses for 8 days, it pursues to create a new standard in the smooth management of extensive entrance tests in India.
