Indore: The wait for CUET-PG counselling at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) is likely to end this week, with the university expected to begin online registration for admissions after receiving result data from the National Testing Agency (NTA). University officials stated that students will be given at least two weeks to complete registration, while the counselling process is expected to commence by mid-June.
Anticipated Rise in Participation
This year, DAVV anticipates a surge in participation as students from across the country will be eligible to apply for admissions in the university’s 23 postgraduate courses covered under CUET-PG. The admission process has gained significance because NTA did not ask candidates to select preferred universities before the examination. Consequently, any student who appeared for CUET-PG can now apply to any participating university. Officials believe this change may substantially increase registration compared to previous years.
Historical Registration Trends
Over the last three to four years, DAVV has received an average of only around 3,000 counselling registrations through CUET-PG, despite nearly 40,000 students appearing for the examination annually. University authorities now expect the numbers to rise sharply. Vice-chancellor Professor Rakesh Singhai noted that the university has introduced new courses and improved placement opportunities, which are likely to attract more applicants. He added that better industry exposure could lead to increased competition for several programmes.
Focus on Underperforming Courses
Officials also said special focus will be placed on courses that struggled to fill seats in previous years. Students will be informed about placement records and industry demand linked to such programmes to encourage wider participation. Educationists noted that most CUET-PG courses at DAVV witness strong demand, while only a few face lower enrolment. They expressed confidence that higher registrations this year could help fill all available seats.
Separate Admissions for MBA Programmes
Admissions for core MBA programmes at IIPS and IMS will be conducted separately through CMAT counselling next month under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE).
