June 21st 2024.
In the midst of a heated debate about irregularities in exams, the National Testing Agency made a major announcement on Friday. The agency decided to postpone the June edition of the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC-NET) due to unavoidable circumstances and logistical issues. This test is crucial for determining eligibility for junior research fellowship, assistant professorship, and PhD admission in science courses.
The postponement comes just two days after the NTA cancelled the UGC-NET examination, citing concerns about the exam's integrity being compromised. The CSIR-UGC-NET exam was originally scheduled to take place between June 25-27, 2024, but the new dates will be announced at a later time through the official website, according to an NTA circular.
The news has sparked reactions from various individuals, including Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, who expressed his thoughts on the matter in a post on social media platform X. He stated, "Yet another NTA exam postponed. This time it is the CSIR-UGC-NET. Clearly, NTA has become Narendra's Trauma Agency for youth." This statement reflects the frustration and disappointment of many students and parents who have been affected by the constant delays and cancellations of important exams.
The CSIR-UGC-NET exam is typically conducted twice a year, in June and December, and covers five subjects including Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences in a computer-based format. It is widely accepted by premier institutions such as IITs and Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research for admissions to PhD courses in these disciplines. Last year, over 1.75 lakh students appeared for the December edition of the exam, and this year, more than 2 lakh students have registered for it.
The postponement of such an important exam has caused inconvenience and disappointment for many aspiring students, who have been preparing for it diligently. However, with the NTA's assurance of announcing new dates soon, we can only hope that the logistical issues will be resolved, and the exam will be conducted smoothly and fairly for the benefit of all those involved.
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