The NTA's new office is located in the Government of India Press Building on Minto Road, with 39 CISF personnel deployed for security and access control.
On August 31, the High Court also directed the authorities to take a decision on refunding the examination fee to candidates concerned. The matter has been listed for further hearing on October 6.
The computer-based UGC-NET is held twice a week and decides admission to Ph.D programmes, Assistant Professor jobs and Junior Research Fellowships in college universities.
The appointments mark a crucial step in the ongoing overhaul of the NTA aimed at strengthening the institution, with contractual staff being replaced by permanent appointees.
