Thousands of postgraduate aspirants find themselves stranded as Delhi University (DU) remains unable to begin its admissions for the 2025–26 academic session. The cause: the delay in CUET-PG results, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The provisional answer key was released in the third week of April, sparking hopes that results would soon follow. But as May begins, there’s still no update. Last year, PG admissions at DU had already started by 25 April.
A university official confirmed in a TOI report, “Over 13,000 seats across 82 PG programmes will be filled based on CUET-PG scores. The university expected the results to be declared by the end of April so that the admission process could begin in the first week of May.”
Since 2023, CUET has been the sole route for PG admissions at DU. The current delay has brought everything to a halt.
Mounting frustration and fears of missed deadlines
For students, the wait is more than just inconvenient—it’s mentally draining and academically disruptive. Many are worried about missing opportunities elsewhere.
“I’m worried I might miss deadlines for other universities. Everything feels uncertain right now,” said Avinash, a psychology applicant told TOI.
Another student added, “I’ve lined up applications for scholarships and other programmes, but everything is on hold. This is mentally exhausting.”
Aspirants have taken to social media to vent their frustration. Some feel the delay reveals deeper biases.
“The JEE Main 2025 results were declared promptly—so why are we still waiting?” asked one aspirant. “It feels like students from humanities and social sciences are being sidelined.”
Others have tagged the NTA and the Ministry of Education, demanding answers. One user wrote: “We’re not asking for special treatment—just timely updates and respect for our future.”
CUET-PG 2025: What we know so far
The CUET-PG 2025 exam was held from 13 March to 1 April. Over 4.2 lakh candidates appeared for the test across India. It serves as the gateway to PG and professional programmes at more than 190 universities—central, state, private, and deemed.
This year, the exam was conducted as a computer-based test with a 90-minute duration. Candidates answered questions in their chosen domain subjects. The provisional answer key was released in April.
According to the NTA, the final result will be declared in the form of a scorecard and will reflect subject-wise marks. The results will be based on the final answer key, and students will need login credentials to access them.
The NTA has yet to confirm an exact release date. However, based on past patterns, results were expected in the last week of April or early May. In 2024, results were declared on 13 April, and in 2023 on 20 July.
Once the scorecards are released, participating universities will announce their individual cut-offs based on applications and overall performance.
The delay has ripple effects far beyond DU. Central and private universities across the country are unable to proceed with admissions. Students are losing valuable time, and academic calendars may need to be reworked.
The NTA is expected to release a press statement soon. But for now, lakhs of students remain in limbo, refreshing websites and hoping for clarity.
Until then, their future plans—be it admissions, scholarships, or placements—are stuck in pause mode.
(With inputs from TOI)
The provisional answer key was released in the third week of April, sparking hopes that results would soon follow. But as May begins, there’s still no update. Last year, PG admissions at DU had already started by 25 April.
A university official confirmed in a TOI report, “Over 13,000 seats across 82 PG programmes will be filled based on CUET-PG scores. The university expected the results to be declared by the end of April so that the admission process could begin in the first week of May.”
Since 2023, CUET has been the sole route for PG admissions at DU. The current delay has brought everything to a halt.
Mounting frustration and fears of missed deadlines
For students, the wait is more than just inconvenient—it’s mentally draining and academically disruptive. Many are worried about missing opportunities elsewhere.
“I’m worried I might miss deadlines for other universities. Everything feels uncertain right now,” said Avinash, a psychology applicant told TOI.
Another student added, “I’ve lined up applications for scholarships and other programmes, but everything is on hold. This is mentally exhausting.”
Aspirants have taken to social media to vent their frustration. Some feel the delay reveals deeper biases.
“The JEE Main 2025 results were declared promptly—so why are we still waiting?” asked one aspirant. “It feels like students from humanities and social sciences are being sidelined.”
Others have tagged the NTA and the Ministry of Education, demanding answers. One user wrote: “We’re not asking for special treatment—just timely updates and respect for our future.”
CUET-PG 2025: What we know so far
The CUET-PG 2025 exam was held from 13 March to 1 April. Over 4.2 lakh candidates appeared for the test across India. It serves as the gateway to PG and professional programmes at more than 190 universities—central, state, private, and deemed.
This year, the exam was conducted as a computer-based test with a 90-minute duration. Candidates answered questions in their chosen domain subjects. The provisional answer key was released in April.
According to the NTA, the final result will be declared in the form of a scorecard and will reflect subject-wise marks. The results will be based on the final answer key, and students will need login credentials to access them.
The NTA has yet to confirm an exact release date. However, based on past patterns, results were expected in the last week of April or early May. In 2024, results were declared on 13 April, and in 2023 on 20 July.
Once the scorecards are released, participating universities will announce their individual cut-offs based on applications and overall performance.
The delay has ripple effects far beyond DU. Central and private universities across the country are unable to proceed with admissions. Students are losing valuable time, and academic calendars may need to be reworked.
The NTA is expected to release a press statement soon. But for now, lakhs of students remain in limbo, refreshing websites and hoping for clarity.
Until then, their future plans—be it admissions, scholarships, or placements—are stuck in pause mode.
(With inputs from TOI)
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