Students raise concerns over CUET exam logistics and admit card issues

Sowmya Raju | NT

Bengaluru: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) i s a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate admissions in central universities and colleges. T he exam is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in three phases, from May 21 to June 6, 2023.

While the UGC has stated that the exam is being held in a much smoother manner this year, there have been some complaints from students. The Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, recently posted a tweet on Twitter regarding the release of admit cards for the second phase of the exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

However, many students have raised complaints about the delay in uploading their data and the lack of consideration for their geographical locations when scheduling exam centers. Some complaints Numerous students expressed their concerns on Twitter, urging the NTA to reconsider the examination dates.

One student tweeted, "Sir, my exam center is in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, but I am a resident of Biaora, Madhya Pradesh, which is 500 km away from my home. How can I manage to travel such a long distance on such short notice? My first paper was in Indore. Many students are facing similar problems. I kindly request you to change my exam center."

In addition to the location issue, several candidates also voiced their frustration regarding the inability to download or view their admit cards, as well as the lack of responsiveness from the NTA. These issues have only added to the stress and anxiety that candidates were already experiencing due to the upcoming exams.

While the NTA and the UGC Chair mans have announced that the admit card for Phase 3 will be released soon, the students are demanding it is released as soon as possible so that they can be prepared for the examination. It is crucial for the NTA to address these concerns promptly and effectively. Students should be given ample time to prepare for their exams without the added burden of logistical challenges.

Additionally, the NTA should ensure that their communication channels are open and responsive to provide necessary assistance to the students. The CUET exam is a very important exam for students who want to pursue their undergraduate studies in central universities and colleges.

The exam is a good opportunity for students to showcase their academic skills and gain admission to their dream college. The computer-based test (CBT) is conducted in different phases and shifts. The first phase of the CUET exam successfully ended on May 23 with 73.33% attendance recorded. The second phase commences on May 5.