'Unavoidable circumstances': Joint CSIR-UGC-NET June 2024 examination postponed

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday postponed the Joint Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) University Grant Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET). The CSIR-UGC-NET examination of June 2024 was originally slated to take place from June 25 to 27.
NTA gave reasons of 'unavoidable circumstances and logistic issues.' The new dates for this examination will be announced later on the official NTA website.
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET fellowship programme aims to foster National Science & Technology Human Resource Development. CSIR awards a large number of Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs) annually to candidates who qualify in the test conducted by the organisation. The program determines the eligibility of Indian nationals for roles such as JRFs, Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programs in Indian universities and colleges, provided the aspirants meet the eligibility criteria set by UGC.
This news comes after public outrcy over National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET) and UGC-NET exams.
NEET, the medical entrance examination, was conducted by the NTA on May 5 with around 24 lakh candidates taking part. The results were announced on June 4, but they were followed by allegations of question paper leaks in states such as Bihar and other irregularities.
Meanwhile, the UGC-NET was cancelled two days ago after inputs from the national anti-cyber-crime agency that the exam had been compromised.