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.
ЁЯУМ Key Allegations Raised:
- тЭМ Multiple instances of server crashes during online examinations
- тЭМ Reports of wrong question papers being assigned in specific centers
- тЭМ Score discrepancies between raw scores and normalized marks
- тЭМ Delays in publishing results, affecting admission timelines
- тЭМ 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) тАФ the body responsible for conducting CUET тАФ 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.
ЁЯУв 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.
