In a surprising turn of events, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 examination. The exam, held yesterday (June 18) in pen and paper mode across the country, was scrapped due to concerns that the integrity of the test may have been compromised.
The decision comes after the UGC received inputs from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs. These initial findings suggest that the exam process might have been tampered with. "To ensure the highest level of transparency and sanctity of the examination process," a statement from the Ministry of Education declared, "the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination has been cancelled."
The announcement has left many students who appeared for the exam feeling anxious and disappointed. They had been preparing for months for this crucial test, which determines eligibility for Assistant Professorships and Junior Research Fellowships in Indian universities.
The NTA has assured that a fresh exam will be conducted soon. Details regarding the rescheduled date and application process will be communicated through official channels.