A parliamentary committee is urging a review of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), questioning whether an MCQ-based format fits humanities and social science disciplines. The panel’s assessment highlights concerns about the design and quality of questions and says the test needs alignment with the National Education Policy. Sources report that the committee considers MCQ-style entrance testing “unsuitable” or “not appropriate” for these fields, arguing it may not adequately reflect the nature of learning and evaluation in humanities and social sciences.
The recommendations also draw attention to universities with specific academic and diversity requirements, including Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The committee’s stance suggests that CUET’s current structure may not fully support admission goals for institutions that rely on broader criteria beyond what MCQs can capture.
Overall, the committee calls for changes to CUET’s question design and review processes, focusing on how the test matches policy objectives and the needs of humanities and social science programmes.
