The National Testing Agency (NTA), under the directive of the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC), has successfully conducted the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Undergraduate Programmes in Central Universities and other participating institutions. The attendance for these exams ranged from 78% to 81% on day 8, May 29, 2024.

The CUET (UG) – 2024 was held in a hybrid format, incorporating both Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Pen and Paper modes. The examination took place on May 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, and 24, spanning 379 cities, including 26 international locations, and accommodated approximately 1.348 million candidates.

On May 29, 2024, the NTA conducted test papers in Chemistry (306), Biology (304), English (101), and the General Test (501) across centres in Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, and Ghaziabad for around 152,000 candidates.

Additionally, the Knowledge Tradition and Practices in India (KTPI) test paper (316) was administered on the same day in CBT mode. For candidates in Kanpur, Indore, Goa, and Siwan, specific subjects were conducted in an offline OMR-based format to address logistical challenges.

In a move to support candidates in Silchar, Assam, the NTA organised exams for Bengali (104) and Environmental Studies (307) locally, ensuring accessibility for students facing difficulties in reaching distant centres.

One another initiative included making special arrangements for a candidate residing in Germany. With the assistance of the Consulate General of India in Frankfurt, the student was able to take the exam.

Overall, the CUET (UG) – 2024 examination on May 29 covered seven test papers for about 158,000 candidates. This year’s examination period was significantly shortened to eight days, compared to 34 days the previous year.

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As per the NTA, the candidates will soon be able to challenge the Provisional Answer Key, Question Paper, and their OMR sheets. Subject experts will review these challenges, and the Final Answer Keys will be prepared accordingly, forming the basis for the CUET (UG) – 2024 results.

For more information, candidates are advised to contact the NTA at 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 or via email at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in. Updates are also available on the NTA websites http://www.nta.ac.in and https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/.