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In a move aimed at streamlining the admission process for PhD programmes, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that National Eligibility Test (NET) scores will be valid for PhD admissions from the academic session 2024-25. This decision aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and addresses the challenges faced by candidates who currently have to sit for multiple entrance exams conducted by various universities for admission to PhD. Admission to PhD will be conducted as per UGC NET and no separate exams will be required according to Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, president of UGC.
The announcement came after the 578th meeting of the UGC held on March 13, where the recommendations of an expert committee were considered. The NET is held twice a year, in June and December, to award Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and select assistant professors for those with master’s degrees.
Jagadesh Kumar stated that the National Testing Agency (NTA) plans to start the application process for the June 2024 NET session next week. “Starting academic session 2024-2025, all universities can use NET scores for admission to PhD programs instead of entrance tests conducted by different universities/HEIs,” Kumar posted in X.
As per the new rules, candidates who qualify for UGC NET will be eligible for three categories:
- PhD Admission with JRF and Assistant Professor Posts
- PhD Admission without JRF and for Assistant Professor Posts
- Admission only to doctoral programs
However, it is important to note that to create a merit list for PhD admissions, 70 per cent weightage will be given to UGC NET scores, while the remaining 30 per cent will be based on interviews.
The UGC NET June 2024 notification is expected to be released soon on the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It’s worth noting that NET scores remain valid for one year.
This move by the UGC aims to provide a unified and simplified process for PhD admissions across universities, reducing the burden on candidates who previously had to prepare for multiple entrance exams. By recognizing NET scores at the national level, the commission hopes to improve the efficiency and accessibility of doctoral programs in the country.
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Posted: Mar 28, 2024, 11:41 am IST
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