NTA announces new exam dates for postponed UGC NET, CSIR-UGC NET

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced the new dates for the UGC-NET 2024 June session exam. The Joint CSIR UGC NET will take place from July 25 to 27, while the UGC NET June 2024 cycle is set to be held from August 21 to September 4.
The June shift exam was initially conducted on June 18 in two shifts across over 317 cities, with more than 9 lakh candidates participating.However, the exam was cancelled on June 19.

The day after the exam was concluded the ministry of education cancelled the exam, citing concerns that the “integrity” may have been compromised due to an alleged leak reported by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the ministry of home affairs.

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the question paper was leaked on the darknet and circulated on the Telegram app.
Shifting from the previous format, the exam was conducted offline on a single day. However, the rescheduled exam will revert to the earlier pattern of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) spread over a fortnight.
These adjustments in examination dates aim to accommodate candidates affected by recent disruptions and ensure the smooth conduct of these crucial entrance tests across India.