The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced the cancellation of CSIR UGC NET 2024 on June 19, 2024. The test was originally scheduled to take place from June 25 to June 27, 2024. This decision was prompted by concerns over the exam's integrity and has added pressure to the central ministry, already facing controversies surrounding the NEET UG 2024 examination.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has stated that it will be announcing the updated schedule for the CSIR-UGC NET 2024 examination on its official website at a later date. It is recommended that candidates consistently monitor the official website for the latest information. Additional details can be accessed at https://csimnet.nta.ac.in.

The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has emphasized the government's dedication to the future of students by revealing plans to establish a high-level committee aimed at improving the structure and transparency of the NTA. Additionally, UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar highlighted that 81% of the 1.121 million registered candidates participated in the exam across 317 cities nationwide.

Description of Joint 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 examination encompasses five scientific disciplines: Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, and Mathematics. It assesses candidates' knowledge and research capabilities in these areas.

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 capped at 30 years with relaxations for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD categories, women, and those with research experience or armed forces service.

About Joint CSIR-UGC Fellowship:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the UGC offer fellowships to support scholars in conducting research under the expert guidance of faculty members and scientists.

Eligibility for these fellowships is restricted to bona fide Indian citizens, with the fellowships being tenable only within India. They can be availed at a variety of recognized institutions, including IITs, postgraduate colleges, and government research establishments.

CSIR NET JRF provides a monthly stipend of Rs.37,000 for the first two years and an annual grant of Rs.20,000 per fellow for research support. 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

The CSIR UGC NET 2024 examination is expected to take place between July and August. Typically, the admit card is released around 10 days before the main examination. Candidates must diligently check the official website for any updates on the rescheduled exam dates. The postponement of yet another crucial national exam has only compounded the uncertainty for students and researchers awaiting the exam.

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