PNS | DEHRADUN
The modifications to the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) are expected to create greater opportunities for students across various fields.
Notably, the University Grants Commission (UGC) had announced significant changes to the CUET-UG exam 2025 which include a reduction in the number of subjects to 37, a transition to exclusively computer-based testing and a standard examination duration of 60 minutes. Additionally, candidates can now select subjects not covered in their Class 12 curriculum with a maximum limit of five subjects. The students The Pioneer spoke to sounded happy with the UGC’s recent announcement.
A college student Manisha Jadeja said that the new options allowing students to choose subjects based on their interests beyond those studied in Class 12 would prove highly beneficial for them in the future.
Students will select their subjects based on their abilities and interests which will not only facilitate their success in the tests but also lead to numerous future opportunities. Additionally, with the transition to online platforms, computer-based examinations will serve as a valuable avenue for enhancing the preparedness of school students for the CUET examination, observed an education expert.
Another student Kashish Chaudhary said that as he would complete his 12th-grade studies in a few months, he would apply for the CUET to secure admission into a reputable university or college. “I am happy with the recent changes implemented by the UGC because it will afford students like me the flexibility to choose subjects that align with our capabilities while embracing technology through the introduction of computer-based testing instead of a hybrid model,” he added.
Many other students echoed the same view, stating that it would increase opportunities for them.
Further, when asked for view, a retired government college principal G S Rajwar also appreciated the recent UGC initiative. “It will not just provide the students the opportunity to select subjects that align with their interests and skills but also enable them to pursue their studies in two forms in a better manner, encompassing major and minor subjects. This initiative is expected to expand future opportunities for students across various fields,” he said.
He continued: “Additionally, clearing the CUET will allow meritorious students to excel in their respective subjects which will ultimately benefit the universities and the students alike by attracting the best candidates to the institutions. New changes are anticipated to foster a multidisciplinary approach.”
