Hyderabad: AISF urges OU to conduct PhD category 2 entrance test

Stating the example of several universities across the country which conduct their own PhD entrance examinations, they appelaed to OU to follow the same suit

Hyderabad: Opposing the Osmania University’s decision to admit PhD students only through the UGC-NET scores, the All India Students Federation (AISF) urged the university administration to reconsider its decision and requested the administration to conduct the PhD category 2 entrance test.

In a representation to OU Registrar Prof. P Laminarayana, AISF OU president Lenin and secretary Satya Nelli on Wednesday voiced their concerns over the UGC-NET exacerbated after recent question paper leakage, which eroded trust in the NTA’s ability to conduct fair and secure examinations.

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Stating the example of several universities across the country which conduct their own PhD entrance examinations, they appelaed to OU to follow the same suit.

This, according to them, would ensure a more inclusive and equitable admission process, particularly for marginalised and first-generation students who may be on the disadvantageous position as their sole reliance is on the UGC-NET scores.