Why UGC wanted NET to be once a year?

Recent hotchpotch in UGC NET exam scenario is very confusing. There were many steps taken ahead & back in last three weeks.

The National eligibility test NET exam is conducted twice a year. UGC wants to make it  once a year. Here are some valid points that UGC has put in support of its decision.

1. Limited human resources to conduct the exam twice a year for 80 subjects.

2. Preparation time for the postgraduate level exam is at least 5-6 months, holding exam once a year will extend the time of preparation for all the candidates.

3. University grant commission suffers management of its primary functions like regulation of schools & colleges due to the NET exam.

4. Most of the candidates have taken NET exam for granted & absenteeism increased up to 60%. Holding exam once a year will make them more careful & attentive.

5. Cost of conducting exam twice a year is not justified due to the reasons mentioned above.

ABOUT UGC NET JRF:

UGC NET exam is a post graduate level exam for lectureship & research scholars. Here are few details.

Name	CBSE UGC NET
Duration	1¼ Hours (09.30 A.M. to 10.45 A.M.) 1¼ Hours (10.45 A.M. to 12.00 NOON) 2 1/2 Hours (01.30 P.M. to 4.00 P.M.)
Papers	Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Total applicants	6 lac
Conducting body	CBSE & UGC
Exam level	Post Graduate
Offered posts	Lecturer & JRF at Indian universities.
Attendance in exam	40%
Other related exams	CSIR NET SLET SET CTET