Tracer studies and graduate outcomes – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and E correctly explain how tracer studies and outcome tracking work. A is true because tracer studies specifically collect information on graduates’ career and study paths. B is true since such data can highlight mismatches between curriculum and labour market needs. D is true as employability and placement figures are often indicators in rankings and accreditation. E is true because online tools make follow-up with graduates more feasible. C is false because alumni contact can be done ethically with consent, and F is false because outcome data are valuable for planning and quality enhancement.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it includes all four true statements (A, B, D and E) that describe the purpose, uses and methods of tracer studies, while excluding C and F, which incorrectly portray alumni contact as inherently intrusive and outcome data as useless.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds C, which wrongly states that institutions should never contact alumni, ignoring ethical and beneficial follow-up practices.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes F, which dismisses the value of outcome information, and omits A, thereby failing to identify what tracer studies actually do.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it mixes true statements with C, which mischaracterises alumni engagement as inherently problematic, hence the combination cannot be correct.