Education
NTA and UGC Propose Makeover for CUET-UG Examination
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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The Ministry of Education, UGC, and NTA are working on proposals to overhaul CUET-UG for 2027 by shortening paper durations and reducing subjects from five to four.
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The proposed changes aim to compress the exam cycle into a single day to reduce repeated travel expenses and logistical burdens for students.
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NTA registrations grew nearly 16% from 13,54,699 in 2025 to 15,68,867 in 2026, conducting exams across 67.56 lakh registered subject tests.