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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced that it will accept the National Eligibility Test (NET) score instead of the entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as the selection parameter for admission to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes. Will do. Current academic year.
As part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the UGC has decided to release its Public Notice on March 27, 2024 to help students prepare for a national entrance examination, including the National Eligibility Test (NEET) conducted by the UGC. NET) score will be included. And CSIR can be used by universities/HEIs in place of entrance examination for PhD admissions, read the notice issued by JNU on Saturday.
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Following this directive, JNU has opted to use NET scores for PhD admissions, effectively replacing the entrance exam previously conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
“Accordingly, JNU has decided to use the NET score in place of the entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to PhD programs in the University from the academic session 2024-25,” the notice said.
Recently, following the protest by Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) at the University Grants Commission (UGC) headquarters, the Joint Secretary of UGC met the office-bearers of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU).
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JNUSU pointed out that the arbitrary decision to replace the PhD entrance exam with NET score will drive away a lot of students, especially those from marginalized sections, from research and close the doors of universities to many.
The Joint Secretary of UGC had replied that they would hold an internal meeting on these points. It was also pointed out that universities have the autonomy to conduct their own entrance examinations.
JNUSU will meet the Director of Admissions on April 29 and demand that the PhD entrance exam for this year and beyond should be conducted through JNUEE.
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