UPPSC reschedules PCS Pre Exam to Dec 22
Responding to the requests of students protesting in Prayagraj, the examination will now be conducted in a single day rather than over two days, as originally planned for December 7 and 8.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Monday that it has postponed the UGC-NET December 2024 examination scheduled for January 15, citing overlapping festivities.
Statesman News Service | New Delhi | January 13, 2025 9:35 pm
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Monday that it has postponed the UGC-NET December 2024 examination scheduled for January 15, citing overlapping festivities.
The decision was made following multiple requests from aspirants highlighting the observance of Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and other festivals on the same day, according to an official statement from the testing body.
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The UGC-NET December 2024 examination, conducted to determine eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and Ph D admissions, was initially scheduled to take place from January 3 to January 16.
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However, only the January 15 exam has been postponed.
The NTA emphasized that the decision was taken in the candidates’ best interest and assured that a revised date for the January 15 examination would be announced soon. Exams scheduled for January 16 will continue as planned.
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Responding to the requests of students protesting in Prayagraj, the examination will now be conducted in a single day rather than over two days, as originally planned for December 7 and 8.
A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra agreed to hear the matter on Friday on a mentioning by an advocate, Anas Tanwir, seeking an urgent hearing.
Stating that there was no “systemic breach” in the conduct of the NEET-UG 2024, the Supreme Court on Friday said the National Testing Agency (NTA) should avoid "flip-flops" in conducting the exams and mishaps orchestrated by it was a luxury students cannot afford.
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