Amid retests and re-evaluations, students opt for backup colleges over DU dream
Students in India are facing significant academic uncertainty due to delays and irregularities in the CUET and CBSE examination processes. Many are choosing to secure spots in private or state universities as a backup, often incurring financial losses, while educators criticize the centralized testing system for disrupting academic calendars.
Why it matters
The instability of centralized entrance exams affects the future of millions of students and highlights systemic failures in national education administration.
Delays in the admission process for undergraduate seats in Central universities in Delhi amid disruptions in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) and alleged irregularities in the CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system have left aspirants anxious about their future. Many such students told The Hindu that they have taken admissions in private colleges and State universities, where the process has already begun.
The article reports on student grievances and academic criticism without taking a political stance, focusing on the logistical impact of the testing system.
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