NET July 2018 results declared: Here's how to check
The CBSE has declared the results of the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted this month. Of the 11.48L candidates who appeared for it, 55,872 have qualified for assistant professorship and 3,929 for both assistant professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The results came in record time, less than a month after the exam ended on July 8. Here's everything you need to know.
Here's how to check your results
The results have been declared on the official websites of CBSE, which has till now conducted the examination on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry. To check, visit www.cbsenet.nic.in or www.cbseresults.nic.in. Click on 'UGC NET Exam - July 2018.' On the next page, enter your application number, roll number and date of birth to see results.
What is the NET?
The NET is essential for those wishing to pursue a career in academics and become college or university lecturers and professors, as well as for selection into the JRF. It is held twice a year. Candidates need to possess at least a Masters degree.
Changes were introduced this time
This time, there were certain changes. While earlier, there were three papers for each subject, this time, they were merged into two. However, the syllabus didn't change. The cutoff age of JRF candidates was raised from 28 to 30 years. According to UGC policy, 6% candidates who obtain minimum marks in aggregate are declared qualified. UGC will issue certificates to these candidates.
From next year, NTA will be responsible for conducting NET
This was the last time CBSE conducted the NET; from the next, it will be conducted by the recently formed National Testing Agency (NTA). And the Board created a record; usually, it declares results within three-four months.
