The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a significant shift in the UGC NET format for 2024. This year's exam will be conducted in the traditional offline mode, reverting from the Computer Based Test (CBT) format used in previous cycles.
The UGC NET 2024 exam will be conducted using OMR sheets, marking a shift from the online format.
Pen-and-Paper Return
Applications for the exam will be closed on May 19th, 2024, with the exam scheduled for June 18th.
Exam Dates Announced
The normalization of scores, a process used to account for variations in difficulty across exam versions, will be discontinued for the 2024 cycle.
Normalization Discontinued
What This Means for Candidates
Candidates will need to strategize for a paper-based exam, potentially including practicing writing speed and time management.
Focus on Offline Test-Taking Skills
Those comfortable with traditional pen-and-paper exams may find this shift less disruptive.
Familiar Format for Some
.The discontinuation of score normalization ensures a more straightforward evaluation process.