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CUET UG 2024 Result: 2.34 Lakh Candidates Miss Exam; Highest Number of Absentees from General Category

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET UG) 2024 results on July 28. This year, a total of 13,47,820 candidates registered for the exam, out of which 1,113,610 appeared, resulting in 234,210 absentees. Notably, the General category had the highest number of absentees.

Candidates who appeared for the CUET 2024 exam can now view and download their results from the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG.

Exam Overview

The NTA conducted the CUET UG 2024 in a hybrid mode on May 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, and 29 across various centers in 379 cities, including 26 international locations. A re-exam for the CUET 2024 was held on July 19. The provisional answer key was published on July 7, with an objection window open until July 9.

Gender-wise Attendance Statistics

Out of the total 1,347,820 registered candidates, 1,113,610 appeared for the CUET 2024 exam. Specifically:

  • Females: Out of 630,565 registered, 519,283 appeared.
  • Males: Out of 717,248 registered, 594,324 appeared.
  • Third Gender: Out of 7 registered, 3 appeared.

Category-wise Attendance Record

The General (Unreserved) category had the highest number of absentees, while the EWS category had the lowest. The detailed category-wise attendance is as follows:

Category Registered Appeared Absentees
EWS 88,324 74,980 13,344
General, Unreserved 543,996 448,908 95,088
OBC-NCL 482,552 399,945 82,607
SC 144,851 119,164 25,687
ST 88,097 70,613 17,484
Total 1,347,820 1,113,610 234,210

Insights and Implications

The significant number of absentees from the General category raises questions about accessibility and other potential barriers. Additionally, the higher attendance rate in other categories may reflect varying degrees of support and motivation among different groups.

The NTA’s efforts to ensure a smooth examination process, despite the challenges, are commendable. However, understanding the reasons behind the high absenteeism, particularly in the General category, could help improve future exam conduct and participation.

Conclusion

As the CUET UG 2024 results are now available, candidates can calculate their probable scores and proceed with their academic plans. The NTA continues to play a crucial role in streamlining entrance exams for higher education in India, aiming for inclusivity and fairness in the process. The attendance data provides valuable insights that can help in refining future strategies to ensure higher participation and success rates across all categories.

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