NTA Announces CUET-UG Retest for More Than 1000 Students on July 19

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a retest for over 1000 candidates of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG 2024, scheduled to take place on July 19, 2024. This decision follows grievances raised by candidates regarding the conduct of the exam, including issues like the distribution of incorrect question papers in languages not chosen by the candidates.

Details of the CUET-UG 2024 Retest:

• Reason for Retest: Grievances, including distribution of wrong question papers and other irregularities reported by candidates.
• Date of Retest: July 19, 2024.
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Affected Candidates: Approximately 1000 candidates across six states, with a notable concentration from Oasis Public School in Hazaribagh.
• Notification and Review: Grievances received up to June 30, 2024, and complaints sent before July 9, 2024, were reviewed, leading to the decision for a re-examination.

Background and Context:

• Delayed Results: The CUET-UG results have been delayed due to ongoing issues and allegations related to paper leaks and other irregularities in competitive exams like NEET-UG and UGC-NET.
• Previous Issues: Similar distribution issues of incorrect question papers were noted during NEET-UG exams in the past, leading to protests and subsequent actions by the NTA.
• Logistical Challenges: The CUET-UG exam, conducted in hybrid mode across the country, faced logistical challenges including a last-minute cancellation in Delhi, later rescheduled.
• Exam Format: CUET-UG 2024 was conducted in both pen-paper and computer-based modes across 63 subjects, with no score normalization due to single-shift exams.