'Shut down NTA': CUET UG 2025 result delay fuels student rage, sparks debate on exam reforms

Time of India

17 hours ago

The wait for CUET UG 2025 results has turned into a national flashpoint, as the
National Testing Agency
(NTA) faces an unprecedented backlash from students and educators alike. With no result date announced and no explanation offered, outrage has spilled onto social media, where aspirants are not just questioning the delay, but the credibility of the institution itself.
CUET UG, designed as a unified admission test for over 250 universities, was seen as a bold step toward standardising undergraduate admissions. But this year, it's become a symbol of bureaucratic opacity and eroding student trust. The absence of a timeline or official communication from NTA has left lakhs of students in limbo — many of whom are depending on the results to apply for hostel slots, scholarships, and admission counselling.
Heavy criticism on NTA
The National Testing Agency is being strongly criticised for being among the most poorly managed institutions, with claims that it has failed lakhs of students repeatedly. In the past, allegations emerged around NEET paper leaks involving monetary exchange, and now similar concerns are being raised about CUET UG 2025.
Questions about the exam's integrity are reportedly being highlighted by reputed educators, further intensifying scrutiny over NTA's conduct and competence.
In one of the most strongly worded criticisms, Tejasva Shukla (@TejasvaShukla) shared via X:
Another user, Garvit Sethi, criticised NTA for repeated failures across exams like CUET, NEET, and NET. He highlighted issues such as faulty answer keys, technical glitches, and last-minute re-exams, demanding the agency be shut down if it couldn't function responsibly.
Beyond results: systemic failures called out
Another user, Shipra S, shared her frustration with NTA's poor support system via X.
She pointed out that the agency's helpline service never responds, echoing what many students have experienced — a complete lack of communication or assistance during a stressful time.
Universities, too, left in the dark
With central and state universities awaiting CUET results to begin admissions, the delay has thrown academic calendars into disarray. Counselling rounds are paused, hostel allotments are pending, and there's growing concern that if results don't come soon, the entire undergraduate admission schedule will be compressed or delayed.
What next?
As of now, the NTA has not issued any official clarification about the delay or shared a revised date. Students and parents are demanding not just immediate action but long-term reform — with many now calling for decentralisation or independent oversight of national-level testing bodies.
The dates for CUET UG final answer key and results are still awaited. Once announced, students will be able to access their results from the official NTA website.
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