More than 75% of the whopping 11.4 lakh candidates took to their seats for the inaugural day of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate courses. This significant turnout marks a promising start to the eight-day schedule laid out for the entrance examination.

Conducted across 400 centres nationwide, the CUET-UG aims to streamline the admission process for undergraduate programs across central universities. Despite the massive scale, the examination began smoothly, with students displaying punctuality and adherence to COVID-19 protocols.

The newly introduced CUET-UG replaces multiple entrance examinations conducted by individual universities, offering a unified platform for aspirants seeking admission to various undergraduate courses. This consolidation not only simplifies the application process but also ensures fairness and transparency in the selection procedure.

Education officials expressed satisfaction with the turnout, highlighting the rigorous preparations undertaken to facilitate a seamless examination process. Stringent measures were implemented to prevent malpractice and ensure the integrity of the evaluation process.

With the successful commencement of CUET-UG, attention now turns to subsequent days of the examination period. Authorities remain optimistic about sustained participation throughout the duration of the eight-day schedule, emphasizing the importance of this standardized test in shaping the future of higher education admissions in India.