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Hans India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
App released for transparent CET seat selection
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Monday launched a college portal, KEA mobile app and KEA Chatbot for the aspirants of the Common Entrance Test (CET) to ensure transparency in the selection of candidates for professional courses. Minister for Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar has released the app, portal and chatbot launched by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) in a programme organised at the Bengaluru Higher Education Council. With the launch of the new app and the portal, the candidates aspiring to take up the CET now have the option to submit their application through the mobile app. Earlier, the candidates encountered issues while submitting their applications from the cyber centres. Due to many technical issues, the eligible candidates many times even missed the seats. The candidates can now submit applications to UG-CET, PG-CET and Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET).
Time of India
12-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
PU CET UG held amid rescheduling chaos, parents slam sudden decision
Chandigarh: Panjab University 's decision to conduct its CET (UG) science entrance exam just a day after announcing a postponement has invited criticism from parents and students, particularly those travelling from distant states. While more than 5,200 candidates sat for the test Monday for about 400 seats, the turnout dipped — 79.1% of the 6,651 registered students appeared, down from last year's 84.4%, as many struggled to make it on such short university had announced on May 9 that the May 11 UG-CET was being postponed due to escalating Indo-Pak tensions. At the time, it assured candidates that the revised date would be notified later. But late on May 10, emails were sent and a notice on the website was uploaded on May 11, revealing that the exam would be held on May 12 — leaving outstation students barely a day to reach their centres."My brother couldn't come because the notice was so sudden. I had to travel with my niece," said Jashanjeet Singh, who came from Pathankot. "We received the email on the night of May 10. After the postponement, we assumed there would be at least a few days before a new date. This short window was shocking."Ashok Biswas from Aligarh, UP, had to stitch together a multi-leg journey. "No train bookings were available. We took a bus to Noida, then the metro to Delhi, and finally caught a train to Chandigarh. We reached here after 9.30pm and were lucky to find a room. I work in insurance, so I had some contacts. But for many, it must have been tough."Kuldeep Kapoor, who came from Palampur in Himachal, said his child went into the exam hall without breakfast. "We saw the revised date yesterday and rushed overnight. Everything was so quick — there was no time to rest, let alone eat."Lachman Singh from Mandi echoed the frustration. "The May 9 postponement made us relax a bit. When we saw the update late on May 10, we were shocked. Young students cannot make sudden travel plans that easily. We had to come along."Despite the chaos, PU maintained that the rescheduling was necessary to avoid academic clashes. "We had to consider the national-level entrance exam calendar and our own admission schedule. A longer delay would have led to clashes. Holding it now was the best option available," Jagat Bhushan, PU controller of examinations, to PU, 5,258 students appeared for physics, 5,256 for chemistry, 2,243 for mathematics, and 3,271 for biology — slightly lower than 2024 but still within the university's expectations. The exam was conducted at 24 centres — 19 in Chandigarh, two each in Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur, and one in Sri Muktsar Sahib — under the supervision of flying squads and observers. PU stated that the test went off smoothly. Question booklets and answer keys have been uploaded, and results, originally scheduled for June 2, are now likely to be announced by May AND HARRIED LOTQUOTESWe received the email on the night of May 10. After the postponement, we assumed there would be at least a few days before a new date. This short window was shockingJashanjeet Singh, who came from PathankotNo train bookings were available. We took a bus to Noida, then the metro to Delhi, and finally caught a train to ChandigarhAshok Biswas from Aligarh, UPMy child went into the exam hall without breakfast. We saw the revised date yesterday and rushed overnight. Everything was so quick — there was no time to rest, let alone eatKuldeep Kapoor, who came from Palampur in Himachal AUTHORITY SPEAKWe had to consider the national-level entrance exam calendar and our own admission schedule. A longer delay would have led to clashes. Holding it now was the best option availableJagat Bhushan, controller of examinations, PUIN A COLOUR PATCHQuestion booklets and answer keys have been uploaded, and results, originally scheduled for June 2, are now likely to be announced by May 23
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
K'taka govt releases app & portal to ensure transparency in seat selection for professional courses
The Karnataka government on Monday launched a college portal, KEA mobile app and KEA Chatbot for the aspirants of the Common Entrance Test (CET) to ensure transparency in the selection of candidates for professional courses. Minister for Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar has released the app, portal and chatbot launched by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) in a programme organised at the Bengaluru Higher Education Council. After the launch, Minister Sudhakar took to X: 'Innovative initiatives by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — Launch of College Portal, KEA mobile app, and KEA Chatbot. The seat selection process for professional courses for the academic year 2025–26 is to become even more transparent. Students are encouraged to download the app and make use of its benefits.' With the launch of the new app and the portal, the candidates aspiring to take up the CET now have the option to submit their application through the mobile app. Earlier, the candidates encountered issues while submitting their applications from the cyber centres. Due to many technical issues, the eligible candidates many times even missed the seats. Considering all this, the KEA has come up with the new app and portals. The candidates can access all information regarding the issues they face, complete information about the colleges, fees, hostel fees and details of facilities available. The candidates will also get information on the syllabus. The candidates can submit applications to UG-CET, PG-CET and Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET). The CET is a state-level exam conducted for admissions into various professional courses like engineering, medical, and agricultural programmes. Earlier, Minister Sudhakar had unveiled a simplified and mobile-friendly CET application process, designed to benefit candidates from rural areas. This upgraded system allows applicants to complete their submissions using mobile phones, eliminating the need to visit cyber centres. Sudhakar had also announced a 'one-time registration' system for recruitment exams. This innovative approach was designed to enable candidates to register once and reuse their credentials for subsequent exams, streamlining the application process and reducing repetitive paperwork.' This year's CET examination sparked major controversy in Karnataka after students were asked to remove their sacred threads before entering the exam halls. The Congress-led government in Karnataka issued an apology over the incident and suspended the staff responsible at the exam centres.
