The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the UGC-NET exam which was scheduled to be held on January 15. The agency took this decision due to Pongal, Makar Sankranti and other festivals. On January 15, exams were to be held in 17 subjects, including mass communication and journalism, Sanskrit, law and women’s studies. However, the exam which will take place on January 16 will go ahead as scheduled.
NTA director (examination) Rajesh Kumar said, “There was a request to postpone the exam on January 15 due to festivals. Considering the interest of the candidates, the examination was extended. The new date will be announced soon.
Important criteria for UGC NET
Educational diploma:
Master’s degree from a recognized university in the general category with 55% SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD – 50%
Age limit:
Junior Research Grant (JRF) – 30 yearsNET – No limit. Age relaxation will be given as per rules.
Let us know the tips to crack the exam with the best UGC NET.
The first UGC NET exam will be held on January 1, 2025. Topper Avinash Kumar had given NET in 2022 and passed the exam in the first attempt. He works as a public relations manager at THDC.
He said, “I scored 204 marks in JRF. After completing my JRF degree, I took admission in the University of Hyderabad for a Ph.D. After that, I joined THDC as a PR Executive, which is a PSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Here too, my selection was made on the basis of the JRF score. …
Preparation by watching YouTube videos
Sadhna Shubhadarshini had cleared UGC NET JRF in June 2023. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Mass Communication from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBPU), Lucknow.
She says: “I did complete self-preparation. Take notes while watching YouTube videos. Later, she revised the same thing. When we take the NET JRF exam, we are completely matured, so we can also prepare ourselves.
Sadhna qualified NET in the second attempt, while blanking JRF in the third attempt. A special strategy is required to prepare for the UGC NET exam. …