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.
