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CUET-UG: NTA to conduct re-test on July 19

NTA said that information to all such affected candidates has been sent through e-mail mentioning their subject code(s)…reports Asian Lite News

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Sunday that it will conduct a re-test for affected candidates of Central University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on July 19.

The NTA conducted the CUET (UG)-2024 Examination in hybrid mode (CBT and Pen & Paper) on May 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, and May 29, 2024, at various examination centres located in 379 cities, including 26 cities outside India, for about 13.48 lakh candidates.

The challenges were invited from July 7 to 9, 2024, vide Public Notice dated July 7, 2024. All challenges received online were shown to the concerned subject experts. Based on the feedback of the subject experts, the Final Answer Keys are being prepared and the same will be uploaded soon on the official website of the CUET (UG)-2024.

“The grievances received from candidates up to June 30, 2024, regarding the CUET (UG) – 2024 examination, as well as the complaints sent to rescuetug@nta.ac.in between July 7 and July 9, 2024 (before 5:00 p.m.), have been reviewed. Based on these grievances, a re-examination will be conducted for those affected candidates on July 19, 2024, Friday, in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode,” Senior Director NTA said in a public notice issued on Sunday.

NTA said that information to all such affected candidates has been sent through e-mail mentioning their subject code(s).

“Admit Cards for all affected candidates will be issued soon. The concerned candidates are requested to download their Admit Card of CUET (UG)-2024 (using their Application No. and Date of Birth) from the website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ and go through the instructions contained therein as well as in the Information Bulletin,” the public notice read further.

The NTA public notice said that the candidates are advised to carefully read the Subject-Specific Instructions and other instructions mentioned in the Question paper and abide by the same.

In case any candidate faces difficulty in downloading the Admit Card for the CUET (UG) – 2024, he/she may contact 011-40759000/011-69227700 or e-mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in. The candidates are advised to regularly visit NTA website(s) www.nta.ac.in and https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ for the latest updates regarding the examination, it added. (ANI)

JNU expects delay in first semester commencement

Jawaharlal Nehru University is expecting a delay in the commencement of the first semester for undergraduate courses due to the pending results of the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG), Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit said on Sunday.

Speaking to ANI, Vice Chancellor Pandit made it clear that the University is not planning to abandon the CUET system.

According to the NTA’s information bulletin, the CUET-UG results were initially scheduled for release on June 30, but they are yet to be announced.

The semester for first-year students at many Universities, including Delhi University (DU) is also expected to be postponed to August 16, according to Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh.

When asked if JNU might drop the CUET system, the Vice Chancellor said, “No, MA admissions are already completed, and BA admissions will go through CUET.” She confirmed that classes will begin as soon as the CUET results come out.

The University was planning to start the classes in August.

“When asked about communication related to the results from the National Testing Agency (which conducts CUET-UG), the vice chancellor responded in refutation.”

JNU admits students to various undergraduate programmes based on CUET marks, including B.A. (Hons.) in Foreign Languages and B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Programmes.

The NTA is currently grappling with paper leak allegations involving NEET-UG and UGC-NET, which has delayed the CUET-UG results.

The CUET-UG acts as the primary admission test for undergraduate programs at 46 Central universities, with this year’s exam conducted from May 15 to May 31 in both online and pen-and-paper formats.

The delay in results will affect the admission timelines of all participating institutions.

As lakhs of students and 261 universities, including institutions like Allahabad University and Banaras Hindu University (BHU), await the CUET-UG 2024 results to begin the undergraduate admission process, University Grants Commission (UGC) Chief M. Jagadesh Kumar has reassured students that the NTA is working diligently to announce the results as soon as possible.

“After the last date for the draft key challenge, experts review the challenges and prepare the final key. It usually takes about a week or two for NTA to complete this process, but they are committed to announcing the results promptly,” he told ANI over the phone on Saturday. (ANI)

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Brittas’ Left hook against CUET

CPI(M) RS member says that CUET was introduced by the Centre to deny marks and admission to south Indian students in Delhi…reports Asian Lite News

CPI(M) member John Brittas said on Monday that the CUET introduced by the Centre is to deny marks and admission to south Indian students in Delhi, which was immediately condemned by Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankar.

During the discussion over the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, Dhankar intervened several times and objected to the statements made by Brittas, who said the Centre should entrust the state governments to conduct the test.

“I have studied in JNU. JNU has been conducting its tests for 50 years without any leaks. Now you introduced CUET (Common University Entrance Test).

“The only reason why you introduced CUET was because you see a lot of South Indian students getting admission to Delhi University. You have brought CUET to deny admission to south Indian students here,” Brittas said.

Dhankar intervened and condemned his statement.

“You started with a very lofty quote of the oath and look where you have landed. In a country like ours, which is one, you are raising a different kind of voice. I strongly condemn it,” he said.

Brittas raised the issue of paper leak and said the Centre should entrust the state governments to conduct the test.

“You brought all the exams to Delhi,” Brittas said, making certain remarks against the RSS pracharaks. Dhankar immediately intervened and asked to expunge the remarks which cannot be substantiated. Brittas said some coaching institutions and beef companies have also given electoral bonds to BJP.

Immediately after he remarked on electoral bonds, Dhankar and Brittas entered into an exchange of words. Dhankar intervened during the speech and said Brittas had “lost his way”, while the CPI(M) member said the chairperson was trying to derail him.

“You have completely lost your way. I can’t derail you. You are derailing yourself. You are trying to create a mechanism whereby you can get publicity. Talk of substance. Make your contribution,” Dhankar said.

Brittas said the prime minister and ministers take an oath, which mentions working in the interest of all people without any discrimination.

He said the prime minister had broken his oath when he called Muslims “infiltrators”. He said the BJP members should change their party symbol from lotus to bulldozer.

“Last time on the discussion on the motion of thanks, I had said Siya Ram is not with you. You were with Nathu Ram Godse. You saw it in the election. Siya Ram left you. You have been defeated thoroughly in Faizabad. All the gods have deserted you,” Brittas said.

The CPI(M) member continued to attack the ruling government over educational issues.

“Education for you is to invent a new past because every fascist believes that those who control the past control the future,” he said. Brittas said history has changed and Babri Masjid has been obliterated from the history of India.

“Tomorrow, the students will study that Gandhi ji died of flu or pneumonia and Nathu Ram came to take Gandhi ji to the hospital. Our students will be studying in History,” Brittas said.

Dhankar again intervened when Brittas pointed towards BJD member Sasmit Patra whose party recently lost polls in the Odisha assembly election. “History of the BJP has been to eat all the allies,” Brittas said.

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‘CUET-UG result to be announced soon’

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Meanwhile, the the University Grant Commission said that the National Testing Agency (NTA) was working on announcing the result of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) and the date will be notified soon.

The NTA’s information bulletin provided June 30 as the date for the declaration of CUET-UG results. However, the results were not announced on June 30. There has been no official communication from NTA.

When asked about the possible release of CUET UG results, UGC chief Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar said, “NTA is working on it and will announce the results date soon.”

CUET-UG serves as the primary admission test for undergraduate programmes at 46 Central universities. This year’s exam, conducted in both online and pen-and-paper formats, took place from May 15 to May 31. The NTA conducts CUET-UG on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

As the National Testing Agency (NTA) grapples with paper leak allegations involving NEET-UG and UGC-NET. The controversy has impacted several other entrance tests including CUET UG.

The delay in the result will also impact admissions at several universities.

The NTA is under scrutiny following recent allegations of irregularities in the NEET-UG and PhD entrance NET exams. In response, the Centre has established a panel to ensure the NTA conducts examinations transparently, smoothly, and fairly.

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