CUET PG Marks vs Percentile 2025: Normalization Procedure
The CUET PG exam is conducted by NTA across multiple dates, typically in two sessions per day. Since candidates receive different sets of questions in each session, it's possible that the difficulty level may vary between sessions, despite efforts to maintain uniformity. As a result, some candidates might face tougher questions compared to others. To ensure fairness, NTA uses a "Normalization procedure based on Percentile Score" to balance the difficulty level and ensure that no candidate is at an advantage or disadvantage.
The normalization process is a well-established method used in various large exams in India to compare scores across multiple sessions. This ensures a level playing field, accurately reflecting each candidate’s merit.
Step-by-Step Normalization and Result Preparation for CUET PG 2025
Step 1: Distribution of Examinees in Two Shifts
Candidates are randomly assigned to two sessions to ensure that each session has a similar number of candidates. For example, Session-1 refers to Day-1 Shift-1, and Session-2 refers to Day-1 Shift-2. If the exam is conducted over more days or fewer shifts, candidates will be distributed accordingly, minimizing any potential bias in the examination process.
Step 2: Preparation of Results for Each Session
For each session, the results are prepared by calculating both the raw scores and percentile scores. The percentile score for each candidate is calculated using the following formula:
Percentile Score = 100 x (Number of candidates with raw scores equal to or less than the candidate’s raw score) / (Total number of candidates in the session).
Step 3: Compilation of NTA Scores and Final Result
The percentile scores from all sessions (e.g., Day-1 Shift-1 and Day-1 Shift-2) are combined to generate the NTA scores. These scores are then used to compile the final results, which are considered for further processes, such as candidate allocation.