The Apex Court has asked the University Grants Commission to respond to concerns regarding alleged discrepancies and mismanagement in CUET-UG 2025.
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday issued a formal notice to the University Grants Commission (UGC) seeking its response on a petition highlighting alleged irregularities in the CUET-UG 2025 examination process.
The plea, filed by a group of affected students, raised concerns about technical glitches, inconsistent marking, delayed results, and lack of a proper grievance redressal system during the conduct of the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programs (CUET-UG) held earlier this year.
📌 Key Allegations Raised:
- ❌ Multiple instances of server crashes during online examinations
- ❌ Reports of wrong question papers being assigned in specific centers
- ❌ Score discrepancies between raw scores and normalized marks
- ❌ Delays in publishing results, affecting admission timelines
- ❌ Lack of transparency in the rechecking/re-evaluation process
The bench headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna sought a response from UGC within two weeks and observed that fairness in a national-level entrance exam is paramount to ensure equal opportunity.
UGC, NTA Asked to File Detailed Affidavits
The Court has also directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) — the body responsible for conducting CUET — to provide a detailed explanation of the exam process, including steps taken to ensure transparency and accountability.
The petitioners are also seeking directions for a third-party audit of the CUET-UG 2025 exam and a mechanism for error correction or re-evaluation.
Why It Matters
The CUET-UG exam is a gateway to admissions across central universities, including Delhi University, JNU, BHU, and others. Any flaws in its execution could affect lakhs of students across India.
📢 What’s Next?
The case will be heard next in early August 2025, after responses are filed by UGC and NTA. A decision on whether a wider investigation or remedial action is needed will depend on the submissions and further scrutiny.
