The Ministry of Education has announced the cancellation of the June edition of the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET 2024) citing concerns over exam integrity. Here are the details:
1. Ministry Announcement and Investigation
The Ministry of Education declared the cancellation of UGC NET 2024 due to potential compromises in exam integrity. The issue has been referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for additional scrutiny and investigation.
2. Candidate Participation
A staggering 9,08,580 candidates appeared for the UGC NET exam on June 18, which is conducted for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professorship, and PhD admissions.
3. Re-Test Date Awaited
The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting the exam, will announce the new date and other details for the re-test on their official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates are encouraged to remain informed via official channels.
4. Changes in UGC NET Format
This year’s UGC NET saw significant changes with the exam being conducted offline (pen and paper mode) on a single day and single shift, a departure from the usual computer-based test format. These changes were implemented by the University Grants Commission to streamline the examination process.
Stay tuned for further updates on the rescheduling of UGC NET June 2024 and related developments.
