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News18
17-07-2025
- General
- News18
UGC NET Result 2025 Date Announced: NTA To Release Scorecards On July 22
Last Updated: UGC NET Result 2025: Candidates who have appeared for the written examination will be able to check their results on the official website at once released. The National Testing Agency or NTA has announced UGC NET June Result 2025 date. According to the official notice, it will be announced on July 22, 2025. Candidates who have appeared for the written examination will be able to check their results on the official website at once released. 'National Testing Agency will announce the result of UGC NET June 2025 cycle on 22nd July 2025," the agency posted on microblogging platform, X. National Testing Agency will announce the result of UGC NET June 2025 cycle on 22nd July 2025.— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) July 17, 2025 The UGC NET June examination was held from June 25 to June 29, 2025. The provisional answer key was released on July 5 and the objection window was opened on July 6, 2025. The last date to raise objection was July 8, 2025. To qualify for the UGC NET exam, candidates need to score above 40 per cent in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. The cut-off marks determine eligibility for the exam. The number of candidates qualifying for eligibility as Assistant Professor will be 6% of those who appeared in both NET papers, based on their Master's Degree or equivalent examination. – Seats reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates: 15%. – Seats reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates: 7.5%. – Seats reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) candidates, based on the Central List: 27%. – Seats reserved for candidates belonging to the General-Economically Weaker Sections (General-EWS) category: 10%. – Seats in the above-mentioned categories are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) who have a disability of 40% or more: 5%. The qualifying cut-off for eligibility in a subject is determined by the methodology in the information bulletin. The aggregate percentage of the two papers, corresponding to the number of slots, sets the cut-off for the SC category in Economics. This method applies to all categories and subjects. The UGC NET certificate is valid for three years for those applying for JRF positions. For the post of assistant professor/lectureship, the certificate is valid life-long. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Check Solapur civic chief Ombase's OBC non-creamy layer certificate: Centre to state
Mumbai: The central government has asked Maharashtra's chief secretary Sujata Saunik to verify the authenticity of the Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) certificate of Solapur municipal commissioner Sachin Ombase, after social activist Vijay Kumbhar claimed that the 2015-batch IAS officer fraudulently acquired it to be eligible for more attempts to clear the civil services examination. Check Solapur civic chief Ombase's OBC non-creamy layer certificate: Centre to state Kumbhar on Monday posted a photo of the letter sent by Anshuman Mishra, under secretary to the Indian government, to Saunik regarding the activist's complaint that Ombase had used a fake OBC-NCL certificate while giving the civil services exam in 2014. Ombase 'illegally' obtained the certificate 'by hiding facts, submitting false info, and pressuring officials,' Kumbhar wrote on X. Saunik confirmed that Maharashtra's general administration department (services) had received the letter. The controversy comes a year after Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationary officer at the Pune district collectorate, was accused of forging disability and OBC-NCL certificates to gain extra attempts in the civil services examination. According to Kumbhar, Ombase had made four failed attempts to clear the civil services examination in the general category, after which he obtained a non-creamy layer category OBC certificate in order to be eligible for more attempts. He eventually cleared the exam in the fifth attempt. 'His father was a professor. How could he fall in the non-creamy layer category? In those days, four attempts were allowed for general category aspirants and those from the OBC category were allowed seven attempts. Ombase cleared his civil services in the fifth attempt. After exhausting four attempts, he applied under the OBC category,' said Kumbhar. When contacted, Ombase said that he will submit his explanation to the government when asked. He has earlier served as the collector of Dharashiv district and the chief executive officer of the Wardha zilla parishad.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Academicians seek extension of deadline for submitting OBC certificates to DU
Jun 23, 2025 05:26 AM IST Academicians and former members of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) Commission have appealed to the University Grants Commission (UGC) to direct Delhi university to extend the deadline for submitting OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates by 15-20 days, citing administrative delays that cost hundreds of students their admissions each year. Academicians seek extension of deadline for submitting OBC certificates to DU In a letter to the UGC Chairman, Anand Prakash, members of Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) executive and former member of the commission for OBC, Delhi, along with other signatories, highlighted how students from rural and underprivileged backgrounds often miss admission deadlines due to delays in obtaining updated caste certificates from local authorities. 'Each year, a large number of students, particularly those from rural and underprivileged backgrounds, are denied admission solely due to the non-availability of the current year's OBC certificate at the time of document submission/verification,' the letter said. The signatories, including Ashok Kumar (former DUTA executive member) and Ram Kishore Yadav (member, academic council), wrote that nearly 10% of eligible OBC students lose admission opportunities annually due to this issue. 'Such a provision will ensure fair and equitable access to education for OBC students and minimise dropout or rejection rates due to procedural delays,' the letter added. When contacted, UGC officials did not respond to a request for comment.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Is UPSC rank holder Poorva Choudhary's OBC quota valid? RAS officer father speaks out on viral accusations
What began as a joyous celebration of cracking one of India's toughest exams soon turned into a storm of accusations for Poorva Choudhary , the UPSC 2024 All India Rank 533 holder. A video posted by her sister, featuring the caption 'Cleared UPSC while serving this face card,' initially drew admiration. But the mood on social media shifted drastically when eagle-eyed users noticed the letters "OBC" against her name in the results. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India much better equipped to target cross-border terror since Balakot India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad The ensuing backlash saw Poorva accused of availing the OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) quota despite allegedly not being eligible. Her celebratory post was quickly buried under an avalanche of suspicion, criticism, and moral outrage, pushing the young aspirant to deactivate or disable her Instagram account. Father Refutes 'Quota Misuse' Claims Facing growing scrutiny, Poorva's father, a Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) officer, addressed the allegations in an interview with India Today , firmly stating: 'The claim that my daughter misused the certificate is completely untrue.' Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Shooter Action MMO Crossout Play Now He clarified that he was promoted to the RAS cadre at the age of 44, well beyond the eligibility cutoff of 40 for excluding children of Group A officers from OBC NCL benefits. According to government norms, if a parent enters a Group A post after 40, the child remains eligible—provided the family's annual income (excluding agricultural earnings) stays below ₹8 lakh. 'In the case of direct RAS recruitment before the age of 40, the OBC NCL benefit does not apply. That's not my case,' he said, urging people to understand the rules before jumping to conclusions. You Might Also Like: What are the odds? Four UPSC 2025 rank holders come from the same DU college, same department and from consecutive batches 'Social Media is the Real Lobby' But the story doesn't end at legal definitions. Poorva's father alleged that the controversy had less to do with rules and more with orchestrated online narratives. 'There's a lobby that thrives on this,' he said, hinting at certain Delhi-based social media groups. He attributed the uproar to herd mentality, with people riding the UPSC trend wave to farm engagement, likes, and followers. His statement comes amid rising online chatter over privilege, optics, and reservation dynamics—often ignoring the nuances that actually govern eligibility under constitutional provisions. — TirhutDivision (@TirhutDivision) The Optics of Lifestyle vs Legal Entitlement Critics have also flagged alleged 'lavish' posts from Poorva's now-deleted Instagram profile, arguing that her lifestyle seemed inconsistent with a reserved-category background. However, as many netizens and policy experts point out, lifestyle optics—often misunderstood or exaggerated on social media—have no bearing on one's legal entitlement to reservation benefits. Poorva's maternal home is in Bhadra, and she hails from Bolawali village in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. She is also related to local MLA Sanjeev Beniwal, further fueling the perception-based backlash, despite no official rule violation being established. You Might Also Like: Techie, who couldn't crack UPSC, shares nostalgic pic of pens she used during preparation. Post goes viral Screenshot of Instagram post from Poorva's sister. Déjà Vu of a Different Kind This isn't the first time a UPSC topper has found themselves in the eye of such a storm. In 2023, IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar (AIR 841) was accused of misusing the OBC category and forging certificates. Her father's affidavit reportedly revealed assets and income far above permissible limits. The case ended in her dismissal from the civil services . — VijayKumbhar62 (@VijayKumbhar62) However, unlike that case, Poorva's eligibility appears to be legally sound—though the online trial continues. Behind the Hashtags At its core, this is more than a bureaucratic eligibility debate. It's a story about how a celebratory moment for a young woman was turned upside down by a swirl of hashtags, half-truths, and assumptions. While Poorva may be absent from social media for now, the conversation about reservation, representation, and public scrutiny in the digital age is far from over. Whether the storm dies down or intensifies, one thing remains clear: in the era of instant virality, even a hard-earned dream can become a lightning rod overnight.
India Today
04-05-2025
- General
- India Today
Did UPSC rank holder Poorva Choudhary misuse OBC quota? Father reacts to viral claims
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 rank-holder Poorva Choudhary's father has responded to allegations made by several social media users over her use of the Other Backward Class (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) who secured AIR 533 in the examination, has found herself at the receiving end of the internet, with users alleging she availed of the OBC NCL quota without being eligible for the claims, her father, Omprakash Saharan, a Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer currently posted as Additional District Collector in Kotputli, said people simply did not understand how the rules worked. 'In the case of direct RAS recruitment before the age of 40, the OBC NCL benefit does not apply. I became an RAS officer at 44. So, the claim that my daughter misused the certificate is completely untrue,' he told India added that the same rule applies to promotions or appointments in Class I roles; if done before 40, the child becomes ineligible for OBC NCL. 'That's not my case,' he out how quickly misinformation spreads online, he said, 'People follow herd mentality. UPSC is a trending topic right now, and many use it to gain views and followers.'advertisementHe went a step further and claimed that certain social media groups, particularly in Delhi, were behind such narratives. 'There's a lobby that thrives on this. We've done nothing wrong,' he told India backlash began after Poorva's sister, Navya Saharan, posted a video on Instagram celebrating the result. The reel, featuring pictures of Poorva, including one outside the UPSC building, was captioned: 'Cleared UPSC while serving this face card.' The clip soon went a look at the viral post here: But the tone shifted when users noticed 'OBC NCL' listed on the official results. Speculation followed as users started questioning her eligibility, considering the fact that her father is an a section of the internet did point out that her father was promoted to RAS, a Group A post, at the age of 45, which technically keeps Poorva within the eligibility window for OBC-NCL per government norms, children of Group A officers promoted after the age of 40 are still eligible for reservation benefits, provided the family's income (excluding agricultural income) does not exceed Rs 8 lakh the debate online appears less about legality and more about who earlier posted about her result, saying the moment was 'sealed with sabr and shukrana,' has now deactivated or disabled her Instagram users claim the now-deleted posts from Poorva's profile suggested a lavish lifestyle, which sparked more questions around Poorva, a resident of Bolawali village in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district, has her maternal home in Bhadra and is related to the region's current MLA, Sanjeev isn't the first time the OBC NCL debate has made headlines. In 2023, IAS officer Pooja Khedkar (AIR 841) faced similar allegations of misusing the OBC category. Her father's election affidavit reportedly listed assets worth Rs 40 crore and an annual income of Rs 43 lakh, well above the permissible limit.(With inputs from Gulam Nabi)
