NEW DELHI: In a glitch-free starting, Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2023 registered 77% attendance on the primary day on Sunday, up from final yr’s 64% general attendance. However, in some centres, exams acquired delayed as a result of delay within the biometric identification course of.
Meanwhile, National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined to reschedule the May 28 CUET-UG exam for individuals who have Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) on the identical time.
According to senior NTA officers, the exams on day one went easily with none technical glitches. On the delay in begin at some centres, together with in Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, the company stated, “Some centres faced issues in the biometric link. However, they were sorted and all candidates successfully completed their exams and were given their allotted time.”
“In Ballia as the delay was a little longer, around 80 minutes, accompanying parents and candidates were served refreshments and the NTA also arranged transportation, especially for the female candidates, for going back home,” stated the official.
The debut version of the doorway exam in 2022 was marred by technical glitches leading to postponement of exams in a number of centres. Moreover, candidates had been additionally left hassled over final minutes modifications and cancellations.
Compared to final yr when on the primary day round 75% attendance was recorded, and general attendance was 64%, this yr the participation began on a excessive word registering 77% attendance. “We are expecting marginally low attendance as many candidates focussed on engineering, medical and other professional programmes might not turn up. However, if the first day is any trend, this year CUET-UG will register record attendance. Also probably because there are more universities participating which is one of the reason we have seen record registration (14.99 lakh) as well.”
The NTA up to now has difficulty metropolis intimation slips which has the themes, dates and slots until May 28, 2023. Many candidates who had been allotted May 28 have additionally registered for the JIPMAT which is scheduled on the identical date.
“The NTA via JIPMAT and CUET email are intimating the candidates to sit for the JIPMAT on May 28. Such candidates will be allotted a different date for the CUET-UG exam,” stated the official. Both the exam are performed by the NTA.
Unlike final yr, CUET-UG is being performed in three shifts this time. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be held from May 21 to May 31 however the NTA determined to increase the schedule by a minimum of 4 days to accommodate the upper quantity of candidates. It has additionally saved two extra days as reserve.
Over 14 lakh functions have been obtained for the CUET-UG this yr, registering a 51% per cent enhance from the debut version final yr. The CUET-UG stays the second-largest entrance exam within the nation in phrases of candidates.
Meanwhile, National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined to reschedule the May 28 CUET-UG exam for individuals who have Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) on the identical time.
According to senior NTA officers, the exams on day one went easily with none technical glitches. On the delay in begin at some centres, together with in Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, the company stated, “Some centres faced issues in the biometric link. However, they were sorted and all candidates successfully completed their exams and were given their allotted time.”
“In Ballia as the delay was a little longer, around 80 minutes, accompanying parents and candidates were served refreshments and the NTA also arranged transportation, especially for the female candidates, for going back home,” stated the official.
The debut version of the doorway exam in 2022 was marred by technical glitches leading to postponement of exams in a number of centres. Moreover, candidates had been additionally left hassled over final minutes modifications and cancellations.
Compared to final yr when on the primary day round 75% attendance was recorded, and general attendance was 64%, this yr the participation began on a excessive word registering 77% attendance. “We are expecting marginally low attendance as many candidates focussed on engineering, medical and other professional programmes might not turn up. However, if the first day is any trend, this year CUET-UG will register record attendance. Also probably because there are more universities participating which is one of the reason we have seen record registration (14.99 lakh) as well.”
The NTA up to now has difficulty metropolis intimation slips which has the themes, dates and slots until May 28, 2023. Many candidates who had been allotted May 28 have additionally registered for the JIPMAT which is scheduled on the identical date.
“The NTA via JIPMAT and CUET email are intimating the candidates to sit for the JIPMAT on May 28. Such candidates will be allotted a different date for the CUET-UG exam,” stated the official. Both the exam are performed by the NTA.
Unlike final yr, CUET-UG is being performed in three shifts this time. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be held from May 21 to May 31 however the NTA determined to increase the schedule by a minimum of 4 days to accommodate the upper quantity of candidates. It has additionally saved two extra days as reserve.
Over 14 lakh functions have been obtained for the CUET-UG this yr, registering a 51% per cent enhance from the debut version final yr. The CUET-UG stays the second-largest entrance exam within the nation in phrases of candidates.
