CUET UG, PG to Undergo Major Changes in 2025, Revised Guidelines Soon

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for UG and PG courses is set for significant updates in 2025 following recommendations from an expert panel. UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has announced that revised guidelines addressing structural and logistical challenges will soon be released for stakeholder feedback.

In Short

• CUET UG and PG: Major changes from 2025.
• Expert Panel Recommendations: Focus on exam structure, logistics, and syllabus alignment.
• Draft Guidelines: Stakeholders to provide feedback.

Enhancements to the CUET Exam Process

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is working to make CUET UG and PG more student-friendly by addressing past issues like technical glitches, score normalization, and logistical hurdles.

• Review by Expert Panel:
  The panel evaluated various aspects such as exam structure, paper duration, syllabus alignment, and operational logistics to ensure fairness and efficiency.

• Student-Friendly Reforms:
  "The aim is to create an efficient and conducive exam environment based on past feedback," stated UGC Chairman Kumar.

Challenges in Previous Editions

CUET-UG, introduced in 2022, encountered several technical and logistical challenges, such as:

• 2022: Score normalization due to multiple shifts raised concerns about fairness.
• 2024 Hybrid Mode: Criticized after exams were abruptly canceled in Delhi.

What’s Next?

The revised CUET 2025 guidelines will soon be released in draft form, allowing students, parents, teachers, and institutions to share feedback.

These changes aim to enhance operational logistics and address recurring issues, ensuring CUET remains a reliable and efficient pathway for university admissions in India.

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