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All about Devina Gahlot, daughter of a BJP MLA in spotlight after topping CUET-UG

All about Devina Gahlot, daughter of a BJP MLA in spotlight after topping CUET-UG

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Devina Gahlot, the daughter of BJP MLA and former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot emerged as the national topper after results of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG exam were announced on Tuesday. Devina Gahlot, daughter of former Delhi minister and BJP MLA Kailash Gahlot, has topped CUET-UG 2026 with the highest aggregate NTA score in the country. (HT) From scoring 98 per cent in her Class 12 board examinations to securing the top rank in CUET-UG 2026, Devina has significant academic achievements to her name. The latest feat left her surprised as she couldn’t believe she had topped in the entire country. “When I first saw the result, I kept checking the application number because I could not believe that I had topped in the entire country,” Devina said after the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the CUET-UG results on Tuesday. A student of DPS Vasant Kunj, Devina had already established herself as a high achiever in school. In the CBSE Class 12 examinations this year, she scored 98 per cent in the Humanities stream, …

CUET-UG 2026 results out; one candidate bags 100 percentile in four subjects

CUET-UG 2026 results out; one candidate bags 100 percentile in four subjects

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One candidate achieved 100 percentile in four out of five opted subjects in the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026, results of which were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday. CUET-UG 2026 exam (Hindustan Times) A total of 22 candidates scored 100 percentile in three of their opted subjects, while 180 candidates secured 100 percentile in two subjects, the agency said. As many as 3,214 candidates scored 100 percentile in one subject, it added. Also Read | What caused CUET exam delay, making Opposition raise ‘educated PM’ need, mock ‘Vishwa Guru’ image? “One candidate achieved a 100 percentile score in four out of the five subjects opted for in CUET-UG 2026, recording the best performance in the examination,” the NTA said in a statement. The testing agency also released the gender-wise list of the top 10 candidates securing the highest NTA score in five subjects. The top female candidate scored 1232.19, marginally higher than the top male score of 1230.82. The second and third highest scores among female candidates were 1203.78 and …

CUET-UG 2026: Results out; one candidate scores 100 percentile in four of five subjects

CUET-UG 2026: Results out; one candidate scores 100 percentile in four of five subjects

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One candidate achieved a 100 percentile in four out of five opted subjects in the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026, with results announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday (June 23, 2026). A total of 22 candidates scored a 100 percentile in three of their opted subjects, while 180 candidates secured 100 percentile in two subjects, the agency said. As many as 3,214 candidates scored 100 percentile in one subject, it added. “One candidate achieved a 100 percentile score in four out of the five subjects opted for in CUET-UG 2026, recording the best performance in the examination,” the NTA said in a statement. The testing agency also released the gender-wise list of the top 10 candidates securing the highest NTA score in five subjects. The top female candidate scored 1232.19, marginally higher than the top male score of 1230.82. The second and third highest scores among female candidates were 1203.78 and 1202.15, respectively, while the corresponding male scores stood at 1207.21 and 1205.96, respectively. According to the NTA, a total of …

CUET-UG 2026 exam, rescheduled over Id, conducted smoothly across centres

CUET-UG 2026 exam, rescheduled over Id, conducted smoothly across centres

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Students arrive at an examination centre to appear for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026 at Sarita Vihar, in New Delhi, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ANI The rescheduled CUET-UG 2026 was conducted smoothly on Sunday (May 31, 2026) across hundreds of examination centres after certain tests scheduled for May 28 were postponed due to Id, an NTA source said. “The examination was conducted smoothly,” the source told PTI. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the rescheduled Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 examination in two shifts at centres across the country and overseas. In Shift-I, the examination was held at 334 centres for 70,266 candidates. One foreign centre was operational and two overseas candidates appeared for the exam. No Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates were registered in this shift, the NTA source said. In Shift-II, the examination was conducted at 358 centres for 80,872 candidates. The shift included three PwD candidates, while two foreign centres catered to 30 overseas candidates, the source added. According to the source, a total of 54,882 candidates appeared …

‘Will get an opportunity…’: NTA to re-examine CUET-UG 2026 candidates affected by ‘technical glitch’

‘Will get an opportunity…’: NTA to re-examine CUET-UG 2026 candidates affected by ‘technical glitch’

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After the technical disruption that affected the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that candidates who were impacted will be provided another chance to take the exam. Earlier, the CUET 2026, conducted for admission to undergraduate programmes at universities across India, experienced delays at certain examination centres on Saturday because of a technical issue. Here’s what NTA said The NTA said in a post on X, “We know today’s unfortunate technical disruption caused distress for some CUET (UG) 2026 candidates. Candidates who did their Biometric Registration and were present at their examination centres today (i.e. 30.05.2026 in Shift-I), but couldn’t complete their examination due to this technical glitch, will get an opportunity for examination.” “TCS has reported that a technical glitch at their end delayed the commencement of CUET UG 2026 at some centres on Saturday. The issue has since been resolved, and the exam is being conducted with full compensatory time so that no candidate is disadvantaged,” the NTA said on X. “Afternoon session timing (revised): Reporting/entry from …

CUET-UG 2025: NTA says exams to be held from May 8 to June 1

CUET-UG 2025: NTA says exams to be held from May 8 to June 1

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File picture of students at an exam centre in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admissions to undergraduate programmes will be held from May 8 to June 1, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Saturday (March 1, 2025). The applications for the exam began on March 1 and will be open till March 22. The agency officials said the exam dates are tentative and the detailed schedule will be announced later. The exam will be conducted in 13 languages — English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. CUET-UG was introduced in 2022 to standardise admissions across central, state, and select private universities in India. Replacing multiple entrance exams, CUET-UG aims to provide a uniform assessment platform. The exam evaluates candidates on language skills, domain-specific subjects, and general aptitude, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to promote inclusivity and equal opportunities. In 2024, approximately 13.47 lakh candidates registered, a slight decline from 14.99 lakh in 2023. Conducted between …

CUET-UG to be held in 63 subjects, students will be allowed to appear in any subject from 2025: UGC chief

CUET-UG to be held in 63 subjects, students will be allowed to appear in any subject from 2025: UGC chief

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) chief Jagadesh Kumar on Tuesday said that students will be allowed to appear for CUET-UG in any subject irrespective of subjects they studied in class 12. Kumar made the revelation while speaking to PTI. The UGC chief said that from 2025, students will be able to appear for maximum of five subjects in CUET-UG. “CUET-UG will only be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode from 2025. CUET-UG to be conducted in 63 subjects instead of 37 from 2025 session,” said Jagadesh Kumar. He further said that all CUET-UG exams to have uniform duration of 60 minutes, optional questions to be done away with. “Students will be able to appear for maximum of five subjects in CUET-UG from 2025.” The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is set to undergo several changes in the 2025 edition following a review by an expert panel, according to UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted an expert committee to review the conduct of …

CUET-UG: Delhi, NCR Cities Log Highest Number of Candidates Out of 13.5 Lakh Registrations This Year

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The highest number of students out of at least 13.5 lakh, who have registered for the Common University Entrance Test, or CUET-UG, this year, are from Delhi. The total number of applicants, however, is lower this year as compared to the nearly 15 lakh students who applied last year. Still, the figure is higher than the debut edition of the test, for which 9.9 lakh candidates had registered. Delhi is followed by Noida and Greater Noida in the national capital region (NCR) in terms of number of candidates, UGC chairperson Prof M Jagadesh Kumar told News18. This year, the CUET-UG will be conducted between May 15 and 31 for admission to undergraduate courses across central universities in India. Many state universities, too, are accepting CUET-UG scores as one of the eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This year, it will be the third edition of the CUET-UG that, after record applications last year, turned into the country’s second-largest entrance exam after the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), which is conducted …

Normalisation of scores for CUET-UG, NET to be done away with: UGC

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Normalisation of scores for CUET-UG, NET to be done away with, UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar said on Monday. Milestone Alert! Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world 🌏 Click here to know more. Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it’s all here, just a click away! Login Now! Catch all the Education News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News. More Less Published: 22 Apr 2024, 05:16 PM IST Topics You May Be Interested In Source link

CUET-UG application deadline extended again! Candidates can now apply till THIS date

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday extended the deadline for CUET-UG application for the second time on Sunday. Now, the candidates can apply till April 5. (More to come)     Milestone Alert! Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world 🌏 Click here to know more. Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it’s all here, just a click away! Login Now! Catch all the Education News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News. More Less Published: 31 Mar 2024, 05:58 PM IST Topics You May Be Interested In Source link