The Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG, which was slated to begin on May 8, is likely to be postponed, sources said on Tuesday. An official announcement on fresh dates is expected soon.
This year, CUET-UG has seen record registrations, with 13.5 lakh candidates applying to appear for the national-level entrance examination. While the exam was scheduled to begin on Thursday, the agency has not announced the subject-wise datesheet yet.
According to sources, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has just concluded the mammoth task of conducting the medical entrance exam NEET-UG, which was under scanner last year, leading to the exam integrity being questioned.
"The exam is likely to be postponed, and new dates will be announced soon,” a source said. The delay comes amid a lack of official communication from the NTA on exam city slips and detailed schedules, causing confusion among lakhs of aspirants.
In a pattern shift from last year, the exam will be conducted only in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for all 37 subjects. In the first edition of the exam in 2022, CUET-UG was plagued by technical glitches. Also, as a result of tests for a subject being conducted over multiple shifts, the scores had to be normalised during the announcement of results.
The exam was conducted in a hybrid mode for the first time in 2024. It was cancelled across Delhi the night before it was to be held due to logistical reasons.
For further updates and information, candidates are advised to visit the official website.