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CUET 2024 (UG) exam begins today: Exam schedule & analysis

Author : Paakhi Jain

November 6, 2024

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Overview: The much-awaited CUET 2024 for UG admissions begins today with offline papers starting from 10 am. Get a quick overview of CUET exam shift timings, expected exam analysis and answer key updates here!

Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this year's CUET UG exam will be the first to be held in a hybrid mode, offering both online (Computer Based Test - CBT) and offline (pen and paper) formats.

The exam will be spread over ten days, concluding on May 24th.

  • The initial phase, from May 15th to 18th, will see the offline pen and paper-based exams conducted.
  • The CBT mode exams will follow from May 21st to 24th.

CUET 2024 Exam Shift Details for 15th May 

The CUET admit card has been released for exam scheduled from 15th May- 18th May 2024. The exam shift schedule for today is given below: 

Exam Date Exam Timing Test Paper
15th May 2024 Shift 1A 10am-11am Chemistry
Shift 1B 12:15pm- 1pm Biology
Shift 2A 3pm- 3:45pm English
Shift 2B 5pm-6pm General Test

Don't  forget to carry your CUET self declaration form as well along with ID proofs and hall ticket. 

CUET Exam Analysis and Expected Pattern

  • It's important to note that since this is the first year of hybrid mode, the exam may witness higher competition.
  • There will be 4 exams conducted today in 4 shifts. The CUET exam shift timings begin from 10 am and ends at 6pm for the day.
  • If you appear for the exam, you can find valuable insights into the expected pattern and difficulty level by referring to CUET exam analysis curated by experts.
  • This analysis is based on previous year's exams and question papers released by the NTA.

CUET Exam Expectations 2024

With the introduction of the hybrid mode, the NTA anticipates smoother exam conduct and potentially higher participation.

  • The offline format will cater to the students from rural areas. It will allow higher participation and equalization of scores.
  • As the normalization process is discontinued this year, the CUET cut-off will be based on the raw scores obtained in the exam.
  • The exam difficulty level may rise for offline papers due to higher subject registrations.
  • It's important to remain calm, focused, and adhere to the exam guidelines set by the NTA.

CUET Answer Key

  • The official CUET answer key will likely be released a few days after the completion of the exam, typically within a week.
  • You are advised to refer to the official NTA website for the updates regarding the answer key.

Conclusion

The performance in CUET UG 2024 will be a crucial factor for securing admission to undergraduate programs across participating universities. Following the exam, candidates can expect the release of cut-off lists and subsequent admission processes conducted by the universities.