CSIR-UGC NET 2024: On Friday 26 July UP Special Task Force(STF) made a raid on Subharti University in the Meerut district regarding the CSIR-Net examination breach. The results of the UP police investigation showed that there had been a breach in the computer lab system used for the exam. The team found another computer connected to the laboratory using a Local Area Network (LAN), according to UP STF chief Amitabh Yash.

The UP STF took three Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees into custody. Eleven candidates' names and IP addresses were allegedly found on the three confiscated mobile phones, and the exam Centre’s remote access was visible on two of the retrieved laptops using Any Desk. Subharti University said the lab was rented out to TCS and has denied any wrongdoing.

According to UGC requirements, the CSIR UGC NET exam evaluates candidates’ eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professorship, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges. The CSIR-UGC NET 2024 examination was supposed to be held on the 25th, 26th, and 27th of July between two shifts where morning timings were 9 o’clock to noon as well as afternoon shift during the hours 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the CSIR-NET exam while the technology facilitator job is done by TCS.

Amitabh Yash added in his statement, It is suspected that the candidates used Any Desk, a remote desktop program that lets users access and control equipment from anywhere as if they were using them locally, to share access to their computers with a "solver" seated outside the exam centre.

Arun Sharma and Mohammed Usman, two TCS workers, have been taken into custody; the identity of the third individual apprehended is not reviled yet. According to the police, the devices that were found on them are being examined in order to identify the other members of the gang.

Subharti University mentioned that it had rented out the technology facilitator job to TCS and distanced itself from the reported rigging. The institution is not involved in any exam manipulation because TCS is solely responsible for administering the test, according to Additional Registrar Syed Zafar Hussain.

Details about CSIR-UGC NET examination

The Joint CSIR-UGC-NET 2024 exam is used to assess eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. Eligible candidates can apply for this biannual test online, and announcements regarding the exam are made through national press notifications, as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Education. The test comprises five areas of science: life sciences; earth sciences; physical sciences; chemical sciences; and mathematics.

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET 2024 eligibility criteria support candidates pursuing academic and research careers. General and OBC candidates must have at least 55% and 50% marks in their Master’s degree or equivalent. Provisional applications are allowed for those awaiting results, with deadlines for meeting criteria post-exam. Third-gender candidates benefit from the same relaxations as SC/ST/PwD categories.

Candidates holding a four-year bachelor’s degree can apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and PhD admission but cannot apply for Assistant Professor roles. Age limits for JRF applicants are set up to 30 years with relaxations for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD categories, women, and those with research experience or armed forces service.

CSIR UGC 2024: Fellowship Scheme

The CSIR and UGC, both of which specialize in fellowship schemes aimed at aiding scholars who wish to pursue their scientific research activities under the supervision of faculty members and researchers. These fellowships are only available for Indian citizens who are genuine in nature and can be availed in India only. There are several recognized institutions such as IITs, degree colleges and government research units where it can be obtained.

In the first two years, there is equally a monthly stipend of Rs.37,000 under CSIR NET JRF and also an annual grant of Rs. 20,000 for every fellow meant for supporting research activities. After two years and enrolment in a PhD program, JRFs qualify for the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) (NET), which comes with a stipend increase to Rs.42,000 per month.

CSIR NET offers opportunities for PhD holders to work as Research Associates in prestigious institutions, universities, CSIR laboratories, and recognized research establishments. Depending on the qualification and experience, the emolument of the Research Associate any fall into the 3 pay levels mentioned below-

Category	Emoluments per month
Research Associates-I	Rs.58,000
Research Associates-II	Rs.61,000
Research Associates-III	Rs.63,000
Contingency Grant	Rs.20,000

 

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