The CUET-UG exams 2024 are anticipated to be completed within seven days, with subjects experiencing large registration numbers being conducted via OMR (Pen & Paper) mode.
In light of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, adjustments to the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2024 exam schedule are under consideration. Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), revealed that the National Testing Agency (NTA) is working on issuing the CUET-UG date sheet either tonight or tomorrow.
The CUET-UG exams 2024 are anticipated to be completed within seven days, with subjects experiencing large registration numbers being conducted via OMR (Pen & Paper) mode.
Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, University Grants Commission shared the information on X writes: “NTA is working on issuing the CUET-UG date sheet either tonight or tomorrow. CUET-UG will be completed in seven days. Subjects with large registration will be conducted in OMR (Pen & Paper).”
The original CUET UG 2024 exam schedule slated the exams to run from May 15 to May 31, 2024. However, with two exam dates overlapping with the Lok Sabha election dates on May 20 and May 25, concerns have been raised regarding potential conflicts.
Prof Kumar hinted at potential alterations to the exam schedule in response to concerns raised regarding the overlap between CUET UG 2024 exam dates and the Lok Sabha elections. The final exam dates are expected to be released after the Election Commission of India announces the general election 2024 schedule.
Shiksha.com has also reported that the Lok Sabha election schedule coincides with other major entrance exams, including JEE Main 2024 and NEET UG 2024.
Prof Kumar emphasized that the final CUET-UG date sheet will be determined based on the total number of registered students and their geographical distribution, taking into account the election dates. The NTA will announce the revised schedule between May 15 and May 31, 2024, after the conclusion of the application deadline on March 26, 2024.
Responding to queries earlier, Prof Kumar advised waiting for an official announcement from the NTA regarding any adjustments to the exam schedule.
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