UGC introduced two new subjects in the UGC NET examination: Ayurveda Biology and Disaster Management.
UGC NET as Entrance Test for PhD.
In March 2024, the Commission decided that UGC NET would serve as the entrance examination for PhD admissions across the country.
PhD Excellence Citation
In November 2024, the UGC announced the PhD Excellence Citation to honor significant contributions to their fields of study through research.
Fee Refund Policy
The UGC’s new policy ensures that students are provided with an appropriate fee refund upon cancellation or withdrawal of admission within a specified period.
UGC NET through Computer-Based Test
UGC NET has returned to Computer-Based Test instead of Pen-Paper mode due to the “compromise of the integrity of the examination” in the June 2024 session.