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 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.
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.
Sharing the details on re-exam, NTA said the test for those impacted by the power cut will be held at Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur, on September 1, at 10 am.
