In the CUET UG 2024, over 22,000 students achieved perfect scores across 45 subjects, with Business Studies leading the pack. A total of 8,024 students secured full marks in Business Studies, making it the subject with the highest number of perfect scorers. This is followed by Political Science with 5,141 top scorers, History with 2,520, English with 1,683, and Psychology with 1,602.
Reasons Behind High Scores in Business Studies:
- Streamlined Syllabus: The syllabus for Business Studies is well-defined and less ambiguous compared to other subjects. The objective nature of the questions, often binary in format (e.g., true/false, yes/no), makes it easier for students to achieve perfect scores.
- Resource Availability: The subject benefits from extensive resources, including online materials, textbooks, and coaching options. The alignment with the CBSE board syllabus provides students with a solid foundation for exam preparation.
- Objective Nature: Business Studies involves factual and concept-based questions, which allows for precise and straightforward answers, unlike the subjective nature of subjects like English.
Subject-Specific Performance:
- English: Despite a high number of perfect scores in previous years, English saw fewer top scorers this year. The complexity of comprehension passages and nuanced literary analysis may have contributed to this trend. English exams require critical thinking and interpretation, making it harder to achieve full marks compared to more objective subjects.
- Other Subjects: Subjects like Political Science, History, and Psychology, which also saw significant numbers of perfect scorers, involve a mix of objective and subjective elements, adding to the diversity in student performance.
Expert Opinions:
- Harish Kumar, SRCC: The binary nature of Business Studies questions and the alignment with the CBSE syllabus contribute to the higher number of perfect scores. In contrast, English questions involve interpretation and analysis, making them more challenging.
- Bhupendra Bahadur Tiwari, CMR University: The high number of perfect scorers in Business Studies reflects the subject’s objective nature. Effective teaching methods and study materials also play a crucial role. English, being more subjective, tends to have fewer perfect scorers due to its complexity.
- Amitendra Kumar, Career Launcher: The difficulty level of the question papers impacts scoring. This year’s English paper was more challenging with additional passages and complex questions, while Business Studies had a relatively easier paper.
Impact on Admissions:
A perfect score in Business Studies is a significant achievement but does not guarantee admission to desired programs. For example, in the BCom (Hons) admission process at Delhi University, the best four subjects are considered, and Business Studies is not always compulsory.
Conclusion:
The CUET UG 2024 highlights a clear distinction between subjects based on their nature and difficulty. While Business Studies saw a high number of perfect scores due to its objective format and extensive resources, English and other subjects presented more challenges, reflecting the diverse skills required for different academic disciplines.
