JAMMU: In the last academic session, 106 students Qualified National Test including JRF-UGC, JRF-CSIR-UGC, NET-UGC/CSIR, GATE, CTET and qualified for PhD admission in different subjects from Central University of Jammu. Master’s degree final year in Science or Arts faculty students at Central University of Jammu have not only cleared University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test or UGC NET in large numbers i.e., approximately 21 but have also cracked the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted the different National Test exams including JRF-UGC, JRF-CSIR-UGC, NET-UGC/CSIR, GATE, and CTET in different subjects from Central University of Jammu in the last academic sessions. A total of 26 students have passed the UGC NET (National Eligibility Test), while 20 students cleared the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), 34 passed the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test), 5 students passed the SET (State Eligibility Test) and 12 qualified the CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Eligibility Test). Special recognition was also given to departments such as Educational Studies, Botany, Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Zoology, which saw the highest number of qualifiers this year.
The university administration praised the hard work and dedication of the students and the faculty's continuous support and mentorship.Vice chancellor of Central University of Jammu Prof Sanjeev Jain and Registrar Prof. Yashwant Singh congratulated the successful students, their teachers and parents on their achievement.
Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, stated: "We are immensely proud of our students' achievements. Their success reflects the quality of education and academic environment our university strives to provide. We remain committed to nurturing talent and fostering research and innovation."Basically, The National Test including JRF-UGC, UGC National Eligibility Test (NET), JRF-CSIR-UGC, NET-UGC/CSIR, GATE, and CTET conducted by the National Testing Agency, awards fellowships/eligibility to students for doctoral research in universities and research institutes. It is one of India’s toughest post-graduate level examinations. It is one of the criteria to become an assistant professor in universities/colleges. It also opens doors to many other career opportunities.