UGC NET Exam 2025 Postponed: National Testing Agency (NTA) has scheduled the exam to be held on 15 January 2025. UGC-NET December 2024 Exam Has been postponed. this decision Pongal and Makar Sankranti This has been taken keeping in mind the major festivals. NTA issued an official notice saying that revised exam date Will be announced soon. However, the examinations scheduled on January 16, 2025 will be held as per the earlier schedule.
UGC NET 2025: Reason for postponement of exam
Director of NTA Rajesh Kumar informed that the agency had received representations to postpone the examination during festivals. In states like Tamil Nadu Pongal This decision was taken in view of its importance. “In the interest of the candidates, the exam date has been changed,” he said.
Which subjects’ examination was to be held on 15th January?
On 15 January 2025 17 subjects The examination was to be conducted, the major subjects of which included:
- Mass communication and journalism
- Sanskrit
- Nepali
- Law
- Japani
- women’s studies
- Malayalam
- Urdu
- Konkani
- criminology
- folk literature
- electronic science
- environmental science
- Indian knowledge system
Tamil Nadu government intervention
Higher Education Minister of Tamil Nadu Govi Chezhiyan had requested the Central Government to reschedule the examinations from 14 to 16 January 2025 in view of the Pongal festival.
Minister’s statement:
- Pongal (14 January): Traditional festival, which is considered essential to celebrate with family.
- 15 January: Thiruvalluvar Day (Mattu Pongal) Is celebrated.
- 16 January: Farmer’s Day (Uzhavar Thirunal) Is celebrated as.
The minister said that government holidays have been declared in Tamil Nadu from January 14 to 16. By conducting the examination on these dates preparation of students And the enjoyment of the festival will both be affected.
UGC-NET 2025 Exam Format
UGC-NET Exam PhD admission, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) And is conducted for the appointment of Assistant Professor. conduct of examination OMR (pen and paper) The format is being conducted at various centers across the country.
Exam Schedule:
- First shift: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Second shift: 3 pm to 6 pm
Two exam papers:
- Paper 1 (100 marks, 50 questions):
- Teaching and Research Qualification
- logical thinking and reading comprehension
- general awareness
- Paper 2 (200 marks, 100 questions):
- Based on the subject chosen by the candidate
Previous Years Status: Exam Postponement and Transparency
Regarding the possibility of possible irregularities in the UGC-NET exam in 2024 also exam postponed Was done. The Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission (UGC) conducted the examination to ensure integrity This step was taken for.
Suggestions for candidates
- Wait for the new date of exam:
Candidates should keep an eye on the official website and notifications of NTA.
- Make good use of time:
Take advantage of the postponement and strengthen your preparation.
- Follow the instructions issued by NTA:
Despite the postponement of the examination, candidates appearing in the examinations held on other dates should remain alert.
- Reach the examination center on time:
Reach the center well in time to avoid any inconvenience on the day of examination.
