ABVP demands adoption of UGC NET scores for PhD admissions in Allahabad University

NEW DELHI: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) unit of Allahabad University has demanded the withdrawal of level-1 requirement in the Combined Research Entrance Test (CRET) of the university and the adoption of UGC NET scores for admission into its PhD programmes.

In a recent directive the University Grants Commission (UGC), has allowed the universities to conduct admission into PhD programmes using UGC NET scores. Allahabad University conducts admission to its PhD programmes through the CRET. The students’ organisation urged for prompt implementation of the UGC guidelines by Allahabad University from the upcoming session.

The ABVP said that the new guidelines regarding the PhD admission process are simple as well as transparent. It added that the UGC has specified that for PhD admissions through NET, the UGC NET scores will account for 70% of merit assessment for candidates applying in categories 2 and 3. The remaining 30% marks will be determined on the basis of interviews, it added.

UGC guidelines will bring transparency

“This streamlined approach simplifies the process for candidates and obviates the need for multiple university entrance exams,” the ABVP said.

Expressing confidence in the new UGC guidelines, ABVP Allahabad University unit urged for relief for candidates and enhanced fairness in the admission process in the university's research entrance examination.

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ABVP Allahabad University unit secretary Ayushman Chauhan highlighted the potential of UGC guidelines to rectify irregularities in the research entrance examination. He also reaffirmed ABVP's commitment towards advocating for student interests.

The press release added that the new UGC guidelines as in line with the ABVP's commitment to ensure effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) as emphasised in the students’ body’s resolution passed during the ABVP’s 68th national conference in Jaipur.