New Delhi, January 14: UGC-NET, which was originally scheduled for January 15, has been postponed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to festivities like Pongal and Makar Sankranti. The agencies said that the updated exam date would be revealed later.
“The NTA has received representations to postpone the exam on January 15 on account of festivals, including Pongal and Makar Sakranti. In the interest of the aspirants, the exam has been postponed and a new date will be announced later,” Rajesh Kumar, Director (Exams), NTA, said.
“The exam on January 16 will be conducted as per the earlier schedule,” he added.
For the most recent information, candidates are advised to check the official website.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had previously issued guidelines for the appointment of faculty in higher education. These guidelines also changed the selection process for vice-chancellors, extending the eligibility criteria to include professionals from academia, research institutions, public policy, public administration, and industry.
The subject of the Ph.D. degree comes before the subjects covered in undergraduate and graduate degrees for faculty selections, according to the criteria.
Speaking to the audience, Dharmendra Pradhan claimed that these proposed reforms and guidelines would empower academic staff and instructors, improve academic standards, and open the path to attaining educational excellence. They would also bring innovation, inclusivity, flexibility, and dynamism to all facets of higher education.
The Draft Regulations, 2025 have been made available to the public for comments, recommendations, and consultations, the Minister stated. In order to drive changes in the educational system and move the nation closer to Viksit Bharat 2047 through high-quality education and research, he expressed optimism that the UGC will soon publish the Draft Regulations, 2025 in their final form.
In the draft guidelines, specialised recruitment pathways have been introduced for fields like Yoga, Music, Performing Arts, and Sports, ensuring that professionals with outstanding skills or achievements can join academia.
The new regulations will apply to Central, State, Private and Deemed Universities.
