NTA Reschedules CUET UG Exam to May 29 Due to Incorrect Question Paper Distribution at Kanpur Centre
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the re-conduction of the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG) on May 29. This decision affects a center in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to a distribution error in the question papers. On May 15, invigilators mistakenly distributed English medium question papers to students who opted for the Hindi medium. The NTA has assured that this incident did not involve a paper leak.
Rescheduling Details
| Location | Original Exam Date | Rescheduled Exam Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanpur | May 15 | May 29 | Distribution error in question papers |
| Delhi | May 15 | May 29 | Unavoidable circumstances |
Additionally, the CUET-UG exam for several centers in Delhi, postponed due to unavoidable circumstances on May 15, will also be conducted on May 29. This rescheduling follows a similar incident with the NEET-UG exam on May 5, where Hindi medium students in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, received English medium question papers, necessitating a re-exam later that day.
CUET-UG 2024: Hybrid Mode and Exam Schedule
This year marks the first instance of the CUET-UG being conducted in a hybrid mode. Exams for four subjects—Chemistry, Biology, English, and General Test—were initially scheduled for May 15. The offline tests took place between May 15 and May 19, while the computer-based tests are scheduled from May 21 to May 24.
Exam Statistics and Attendance
On Friday, the NTA managed exams across approximately 620 centers in India and abroad, covering around 5.39 lakh test papers. Subjects included Geography, Physical Education/NCC/Yoga, Business Studies, and Accountancy. The NTA reported an 81.31 percent completion rate of the CUET-UG exams within the first three days (May 15-17).
Attendance Rates by Subject
| Subject | Attendance Rate |
|---|---|
| Economics | 85% |
| Accountancy | 85% |
| Business Studies | 74% |
| Geography | 74% |
Ensuring Smooth Conduct of CUET-UG
The NTA has taken significant measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the CUET-UG exams. The hybrid mode of examination, which includes both offline and computer-based tests, is a major step in accommodating diverse testing preferences and improving accessibility.