CUET 2025: UG, PG to See Major Changes in 2025, Revised Guidelines: UGC Chairman

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CUET 2025: UG, PG to See Major Changes in 2025

Revised Guidelines: UGC Chairman

CUET 2025: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), a national-level exam for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) admissions, is set to undergo significant changes in its 2025 edition, as announced by UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. These revisions aim to enhance the examination process based on feedback from previous years.

Key Updates on CUET 2025

  1. Review by Expert Committee:
    • An expert panel was formed to examine various aspects of CUET, including:
      • Test structure.
      • Number and duration of papers.
      • Syllabus alignment.
      • Operational logistics.
    • The committee’s recommendations were discussed in a recent UGC meeting.
  2. Revised Guidelines:
    • A draft proposal for CUET-UG and CUET-PG 2025 will be released soon.
    • The UGC plans to invite feedback from students, parents, teachers, and institutions to finalize the revised guidelines.
  3. Previous Challenges and Improvements:
    • 2022 CUET-UG faced technical glitches and required score normalization due to multiple exam shifts.
    • The 2024 CUET was conducted in hybrid mode for the first time but faced logistical issues, leading to last-minute cancellations in Delhi.

Purpose of CUET

CUET was introduced to standardize the admission process across universities and provide a level playing field for students from diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds. Key benefits include:

  • Transparency: Streamlines admissions and reduces reliance on varying cut-offs.
  • Equal Opportunity: Ensures fairness for students from different boards.
  • Adoption by Universities:
    • In 2024, 283 universities participated in CUET.
    • The exam registered over 13.47 lakh candidates.

Feedback and Consultation

CUET 2025

  • On Monday, the UGC chief met with students who cleared CUET-UG 2024 to discuss potential changes for the 2025 edition.
  • Kumar emphasized the importance of ongoing feedback to improve the examination process and make it more efficient and student-friendly.

What’s Next?

  • The UGC will release a detailed draft proposal soon, outlining the new CUET guidelines.
  • Stakeholders are encouraged to provide suggestions to ensure a better testing environment for 2025.

For updates, students and institutions should monitor the UGC’s announcements.

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