UGC Approve NET Score for PhD Admission 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has streamlined the process for PhD admissions in India by allowing universities to use UGC NET scores starting in the PhD Admission 2024-25 academic session. As per UGC Chairmen Tweet, UGC NET Qualified candidate will be eligible for applying PhD Admission 2024-25 and can apply for Assistant professor. NET scores will now be categorized to determine eligibility for PhD admission with or without JRF funding, as well as Assistant Professor positions.

As per UGC Chairmen Tweet , University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive pertaining to the utilization of National Eligibility Test (NET) scores as an alternative entrance criterion for admission to Ph.D. programs. Effective from the academic session 2024-25 onwards, universities and Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) have been authorized to accept NET scores in lieu of their respective entrance examinations for Ph.D. admissions.

UGC NET scores for PhD Admission

Previously, UGC NET scores were primarily used for awarding Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and determining eligibility for Assistant Professor positions for those with a Master’s degree. However, many universities conducted their own entrance tests for PhD programs, requiring students to take multiple exams.

To streamline the process and implement the National Education Policy 2020, the UGC formed an expert committee to review the provisions of the UGC NET. Based on their recommendations, the UGC has decided to allow universities to use NET scores for PhD admissions starting in the 2024-25 academic session. This eliminates the need for separate university entrance exams.

UGC NET scores for PhD Admission Official Notice

NET Weightage Score for PhD

The notification further elaborates that the UGC NET results will be declared in percentile along with the marks obtained by candidates, which can be utilized for PhD admissions. JRF-qualified students will be admitted into PhD programs based on interviews as per UGC Regulations, 2022. For candidates qualifying under Categories 2 and 3, admission to PhD programs will be based on a 70% weightage given to test scores and 30% for interviews or viva voce assessments.

Starting from the academic session of 2024-2025, the UGC urges all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to adopt NET exam scores for PhD admissions. According to the official notification released by the UGC, effective June 2024, NET candidates will be classified into three categories for eligibility:

1. Admission to PhD with Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as assistant professor.
2. Admission to PhD without JRF and appointment as assistant professor.
3. Admission to PhD program only.

UGC NET June 2024 Notification

UGC NET June 2024 Notification has been released through the National Testing Agency (NTA). Prospective candidates can anticipate the application link for the UGC NET 2024 notification till 10 May 2024. UGC NET examination will be held on 16 June 2024. To stay updated on any further developments regarding the UGC NET 2024 notification for the June cycle, candidates are advised to regularly check platforms such as Adda247 or refer to this article for the latest updates.

Eligibility Criteria for UGC-NET

UGC-NET serves as a pivotal assessment for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for various academic pursuits, including:

• • Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor.
  • Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
  • Admission to Ph.D. only.

NET Qualified Eligibility

Candidates qualifying under the category of ‘appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.’ are eligible for Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D., excluding the JRF award.. Candidates qualifying under the ‘admission to Ph.D. only’ category are eligible solely for admission to Ph.D., without JRF or Assistant Professor appointment privileges. From June 2024 onwards, NET candidates will be categorized based on their scores:

• Category-1: Eligible for both admission to PhD with JRF funding and appointment as an Assistant Professor.
• Category-2: Eligible for admission to PhD programs without JRF funding and appointment as an Assistant Professor.
• Category-3: Eligible for admission to PhD programs only, not for JRF or Assistant Professor positions.

Utilizing NET Scores for PhD Admissions

NET results will now include percentiles alongside raw marks, allowing universities to utilize the scores for PhD admissions.

• JRF-qualified candidates pursue Ph.D. admission through an interview, following the UGC’s Ph.D. Degree Regulations of 2022.
• UGC NET, under categories 2 and 3, can substitute entrance tests of universities/HEIs for Ph.D. admission.
• The combined merit of NET marks (70%) and interview/viva voce performance (30%) determines Ph.D. admission for category 2 and 3 candidates.
• NET marks for category 2 and 3 candidates remain valid for Ph.D. admission for one year from the UGC-NET result declaration.
• NET results are furnished in percentile alongside the marks, facilitating their utilization for Ph.D. admission.
• The number of qualified candidates for ‘admission to Ph.D. only’ is determined by the results committee.

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