New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Friday that the CSIR UGC-NET examination scheduled between June 25-27, 2024, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances and logistical issues. According to NTA, The Joint CSIR-UGC-NET Examination June-2024, originally set for June 25-27, 2024, is being postponed due to unavoidable circumstances and logistical challenges. The revised schedule for the exam will be communicated later through the official website.Earlier, the Ministry of Education cancelled the UGC-NET exam, a pivotal assessment for assistant professorship, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions in Indian higher education institutions. The decision came after revelations of a paper leak on the Darknet, as disclosed by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.One More Exam Postponed. NTA postpones CSIR UGC NET due to unavoidable circumstances. pic.twitter.com/k8eAmDmgYB— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) June 21, 2024NEET exam controversyAmidst these developments, controversies surround the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), a crucial medical entrance exam. Held on May 5 across 4,750 centres with a massive candidate pool of 24 lakh, NEET results were initially expected on June 14 but were unexpectedly announced on June 4, coinciding with the Lok Sabha election vote count.Unprecedented high scoresThe NEET results stunned with 67 students achieving a perfect score of 720, marking a record in NTAs history. Notably, six students from a Faridabad centre shared the top ranks, sparking allegations of irregularities, particularly concerning the attribution of grace marks to these top scorers.Supreme Courts decisionResponding to the ongoing concerns, the Supreme Court declined to postpone the NEET-UG counselling scheduled to commence on July 6. The court underscored that addressing these issues isnt straightforward, highlighting the complexities involved.Retest for NEET candidatesIn a bid to rectify discrepancies, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is preparing for a retest on Sunday for 1,563 NEET candidates. These candidates were initially awarded grace marks due to disruptions at six exam centres, aiming to ensure a fair and transparent examination process.
