Single entry test for public universities not from next year: UGC

City Desk  :
University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman (Additional) Professor Dr Muhammad Alamgir said that the admission test for public universities will be held in a cluster system instead of the previously planned single entry system in the upcoming academic year 2023-24.

He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a meeting with stakeholders as part of the implementation of UGC’s integrity strategy action plan for the financial year 2023-2024 on Wednesday, reports UNB.

Professor Alamgir said: “The UGC took the initiative to introduce a single entry exam for all public universities. A committee was formed in this regard, and after detailed discussion, an ordinance was also drafted.”

“However, due to unavoidable reasons, it has not been not possible to arrange a single admission test for the upcoming academic year.Therefore, like last year, the admission test will be held in a cluster system in the upcoming academic year. “

Earlier, the UGC directed all public universities to enroll students through a single admission test under the government’s authority from the next academic year.

The University Grants Commission said such a single test will reduce the hassle of admissions seekers and cut time and cost.