In pics | Candidates appear for UGC NET August examination

Published on Aug 21, 2024 03:49 pm IST

The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test or UGC NET August 2024 exam started today, August 21. 

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the UGC NET August examination today, August 21(Photo by Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 21, 2024 03:49 pm IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the UGC NET August examination today, August 21(Photo by Santosh Kumar)

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On the first day, the exam is being held in two shifts – from 9 am to 12 pm and from 9 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm. (Photo by Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 21, 2024 03:49 pm IST

On the first day, the exam is being held in two shifts – from 9 am to 12 pm and from 9 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm. (Photo by Santosh Kumar)

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During the first shift, candidates appeared for English, Japanese, Performing Arts and Electronics papers(Photo by Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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During the first shift, candidates appeared for English, Japanese, Performing Arts and Electronics papers(Photo by Santosh Kumar)

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In the second shift, which started at 3 pm and will end at 6 pm, English, Dogri, Spanish, Russian, Persian, Comparative Study of Religions and Hindu Studies papers will be held.(Photo by Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 21, 2024 03:49 pm IST

In the second shift, which started at 3 pm and will end at 6 pm, English, Dogri, Spanish, Russian, Persian, Comparative Study of Religions and Hindu Studies papers will be held.(Photo by Santosh Kumar)

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Many candidates who took the UGC NET English paper during the first shift on Day 1 rated it as ‘good’(Photo by Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Many candidates who took the UGC NET English paper during the first shift on Day 1 rated it as ‘good’(Photo by Santosh Kumar)

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Students have to undergo a mandatory frisking process before entering the exam hall. They must bring their admit cards along with a photo ID to get entry inside the exam hall. (Photo by Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 21, 2024 03:49 pm IST

Students have to undergo a mandatory frisking process before entering the exam hall. They must bring their admit cards along with a photo ID to get entry inside the exam hall. (Photo by Santosh Kumar)

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The NTA has so far issued UGC NET admit cards for August 21-23 examinations. Hall tickets for the remaining exam days will be issued soon. (Photo by Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 21, 2024 03:49 pm IST

The NTA has so far issued UGC NET admit cards for August 21-23 examinations. Hall tickets for the remaining exam days will be issued soon. (Photo by Santosh Kumar)

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The examination which was previously scheduled for August 26 has been rescheduled to August 27 in view of Janmastami celebrations. Exam city slips for the new date has been issued.(Photo by Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 21, 2024 03:49 pm IST

The examination which was previously scheduled for August 26 has been rescheduled to August 27 in view of Janmastami celebrations. Exam city slips for the new date has been issued.(Photo by Santosh Kumar)

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On day 2 (August 22), Social Work, Home Science, Music, French (French Version), Adult Education/Continuing Education/Andragogy/Non-Formal Education, Indian Culture, Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies, Archaeology, and Computer Science and Applications papers will be held in the first shift. Public Administration and Education papers will take place in the second shift.(Photo by Santosh Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 21, 2024 03:49 pm IST

On day 2 (August 22), Social Work, Home Science, Music, French (French Version), Adult Education/Continuing Education/Andragogy/Non-Formal Education, Indian Culture, Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies, Archaeology, and Computer Science and Applications papers will be held in the first shift. Public Administration and Education papers will take place in the second shift.(Photo by Santosh Kumar)

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