After CBSE, CET admission exams may happen twice a year for 19 courses including medicine, engineering
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Two significant reforms are set to be introduced in the state's entrance examination system to make it more student-friendly. First, the higher and technical education department plans to hold the Common Entrance Test (CET) twice a year instead of just once, reported Hindustan Times.'The proposal to conduct CET exams twice a year is currently under active discussion. While no final decision has been taken yet, we are actively working on all necessary preparations to ensure correct implementation, if the proposal is approved. This includes identifying challenges, evaluating infrastructural and logistical requirements, and analysing the impact on students and the overall examination process," a senior officer from CET Cell told HT:He added that conducting CET twice a year is a major policy shift and requires careful planning to avoid operational loopholes. 'We are thoroughly assessing risks, such as resource constraints, scheduling conflicts, and technical issues, and developing strategies to address them effectively. The aim is to create a student-centric examination framework that enhances accessibility," he told HT.From 2026, Class 10 students will be able to take the CBSE board exams twice in one academic year. However, it will be mandatory for them to appear in the first phase, which will be held in February. The second phase, scheduled for May, will be optional for those who want to improve their scores. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) approved the new rules based on the National Education Policy (NEP), which recommends reducing pressure from board exams by offering students two chances in a year. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said the results of the first exam will be announced in April, and those of the second in June. Students can try to improve marks in up to three subjects, science, maths, social science, and languages.
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