NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is working on announcing the result of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) and the date will be notified soon, the University Grant Commission said on Monday, as the agency’s failed to declare the result on scheduled date.
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.
The cancellation of the UGC-NET exam and the postponement of other exams have created uncertainty and anxiety among students who have prepared extensively.
The announcement of new dates by the NTA is anticipated to provide some relief to these students. (ANI)