CUET-UG 2024: A Pen and Paper Mode Examination for 12 Subjects with Over 1 Lakh Registrations

19-Apr-2024

Content Team at Target Publications

 CUET-UG 2024: A Pen and Paper Mode Examination for 12 Subjects with Over 1 Lakh Registrations

Attention aspirants! There’s an important update for you.

As you prepare for your entrance exam, it's crucial to stay informed about any changes or updates. Here's an important update regarding the mode of examination for CUET-UG.

CUET-UG Exam Mode 2024:

The Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate Admissions (CUET-UG) is considering conducting examinations for a minimum of twelve subjects in offline mode. These subjects will be those that have received a high volume of registrations, exceeding 1,00,000 applicants. Currently, subjects like English, Physics, Chemistry, and the General Test will be assessed using the traditional pen-and-paper method using the optical mark recognition (OMR) mode. 

The NTA will announce the final list of papers to be conducted in OMR mode at an appropriate time. However, subjects that receive fewer applications will still be available as computer-based tests.

CUET 2024 Registration Statistics

Gender Distribution
Male 7,17,000
Female 6,30,000
Third Gender 7
Category-wise Registrations
General Category 55 lakh
Other Backward Classes (OBC) 4,82,000
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,44,000
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 88,083
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 88,311
Subject-wise Registrations
English 10 lakh
General Test 8,30,000
Chemistry 7 lakh
Physics 6,80,000
Mathematics 4,90,000
Biology 3,90,000
Economics 2,14,000
Hindi 2,00,000
Business Studies 1,90,000
Accountancy 1,80,000
Political Science 1,61,000
History 1,37,000
Participating Universities 261
Total Registrations  13.5 lakh
Examination Period 15th May to 31st May, 2 024

Conclusion: 

If you're appearing for any of the subjects likely to be offered offline, brush up on your penmanship and practise filling out OMR sheets! While online exams offer convenience, offline exams can test your focus and time management skills. Keep an eye out for the official NTA announcement regarding the final list of offline subjects.

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FAQs

1. What is the mode of examination for CUET-UG 2024?

Ans: The CUET-UG 2024 examination will be conducted in Hybrid mode (OMR format and CBT).

2. Which subjects will be assessed using the traditional pen-and-paper method?

Ans: Subjects like English, Physics, Chemistry, and the General Test will be assessed using the traditional pen-and-paper method.

3. Will subjects with fewer applicants still be available for examination?

Ans: Yes, subjects that receive fewer applications will still be available for computer-based test. 

4. When is the examination period for CUET-UG 2024?

Ans: The examination period is scheduled from 15th May to 31st May, 2024.

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