Overview

• The National Testing Agency consolidated all five scientific disciplines into a single-day computer-based test on July 28 after candidates flagged a clash with the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test
• Advance city intimation slips will be available online by July 20, with full admit cards to follow on the NTA portal
• The three-hour exam carries 200 marks across three parts—General Aptitude, subject-specific MCQs and higher-order analytical questions—and applies 25% negative marking for incorrect responses
• Test subjects include Mathematical Sciences; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Life Sciences; and Physical Sciences
• The CSIR-UGC NET serves as the national eligibility test for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor appointments and PhD admissions