The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that, starting from the academic session 2024-25, PhD admissions can utilize National Eligibility Test (NET) scores. This initiative is aimed at simplifying the admission process in line with the National Education Policy, eliminating the necessity for multiple entrance exams. The decision was made during the 578th meeting of the UGC on March 13, based on recommendations from an expert committee tasked with reviewing UGC NET exam provisions.
Currently, the NET exam primarily serves as a qualification for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and assistant professor appointments. Conducted by the National Testing Agency biannually in June and December, the UGC NET June 2024 notification will soon be available on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Starting June 2024, UGC NET qualified candidates will fall into three eligibility categories: Those eligible for PhD admission with JRF and assistant professor appointment, those eligible for PhD admission without JRF but for assistant professor appointment, and those solely eligible for PhD programme admission.
For PhD admissions through NET, candidates in categories 2 and 3 will have their UGC NET scores contribute 70% to their merit, with the remaining 30% determined by interviews. This combined merit approach applies to both categories 2 and 3, with NET scores remaining valid for one year.
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