CUET-UG set for a makeover. But can NTA deliver?
The Ministry of Education and the National Testing Agency are planning reforms for the CUET-UG exam to make it more student-friendly. Proposed changes include shortening the exam duration and reducing the number of subjects to allow students to complete the process in a single day.
Why it matters
Streamlining the CUET-UG is critical for reducing the financial and logistical burden on millions of students applying to Indian universities.
CUET-UG set for a makeover. But can NTA deliver? left Candidates search for seat arrangements as they arrive to appear for the Common University Entrance Test - Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2025 exam, in New Delhi. | ANI Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rxxsfj/article71587923.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CUET.jpg A one-day examination arrangement would reduce repeated travel and associated expenditure, benefiting economically weaker students, but reform must address exam-centre accessibility, timely admit cards, technical reliability and transparent communication Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG seems poised to change with several proposals in the pipeline. To make the exam more student-friendly, candidates can expect a shorter examination duration, fewer subjects, and a new grouping system to ensure they can finish the entire entrance exam in a single day without the hassle of making repeated visits to the exam centres.
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