- By Ritesh Kumar
- Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:51 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
CUET UG 2024 Schedule: The Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET UG) 2024 is scheduled to take place from May 15 to May 31, 2024. The datesheet for CUET UG 2024 will be released after the conclusion of the registration process on March 26, as stated by the UGC Chairman. Earlier, Jagadesh said, "There will be no change in the schedule of the entrance exam view of the Lok Sabha elections."
The UGC has outlined several initiatives to ensure a smooth and hassle-free CUET-UG exam, including conducting examinations in a hybrid mode, ensuring timely availability of admit cards, scheduling breaks between exams held on the same day, and maintaining a moderate difficulty level in tests.
On Wednesday, UGC chief M Jagadesh Kumar mentioned that the National Testing Agency, tasked with conducting the CUET, will reveal the test cities where students are required to take the exam a week before the test date, as reported by news agency ANI.
"Since this time, NTA is conducting CUET-UG in hybrid mode, we will have more centres in cities, and students will get the centres of their choice. For security reasons, students can download admit cards a few days before the test," he said.
The objective of these measures is to improve accessibility, minimize logistical hurdles, and enhance the overall testing experience for candidates.
Speaking to ANI, UGC chief M Jagadesh Kumar said "This year instead of attempting 10 papers, students will be permitted to write a maximum of six papers."
"The rationale behind this decision is that only a tiny percentage of students have opted for ten papers in the last year's test. However, the scheduling of papers becomes very complex, leading to conducting the test over several days," Kumar said.
The UGC further said, "Breaks will be ensured between exams held on the same day to reduce stress."
"Gap will provide students a mental and physical break, allowing them to transition between subjects and reduce stress," he said.
To lessen students' dependence on coaching centers, the UGC chief stated that the difficulty level of tests would be maintained at a moderate level.
"We want to keep the difficulty level of questions in CUET-UG moderate because students are more likely to perceive it as a fair and manageable challenge. Answering such reasonable difficulty level questions can improve students' intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy, as they believe in their ability to prepare for and perform well on the test without undue external help. This positive feeling experienced by the students diffuses from one batch to another and reduces their dependency on coaching," he said.
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Numerous measures have been devised to deter cheating during the CUET, including stringent identity verification procedures such as photo identification and biometric scans to prevent impersonation.
"Seating will be arranged in a way that minimises communication between students. A sufficient number of invigilators will be assigned to monitor the entire examination hall. While Random spot checks will be conducted during the exam," the UGC chief added.
"We also analyse the answers and patterns to identify any unusual trends or similarities among answers that may indicate cheating and take appropriate steps," he said.
(With ANI Inputs)