Archive · 29 May 2025
Osmania University PhD Aspirants Demand Equal Admission Marks
PhD aspirants and student organizations are protesting a new rule at Osmania University.
They say the university gives students with Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) an unfair advantage in admissions.
The university changed the rules, giving JRF holders extra points compared to those with National Eligibility Test (NET) qualifications.
This change impacts Category 2 admissions, where NET holders compete with JRF holders.
Protesters want the university to treat JRF and NET holders equally, arguing the new system creates an unnecessary barrier for NET candidates.
They are asking for equal mark weightage in the upcoming 2025 admissions.
PhD aspirants at Osmania University are protesting against unequal weightage for JRF and NET holders.
The demand is for equal marks in PhD admissions.
The primary concern is the new system giving JRF candidates an advantage.
This affects Category 2 admissions, where NET holders compete with JRF.
Petitioners want the university to rectify the disparity for the 2025 academic year.
- Who
- PhD aspirants, research scholars, and student organizations; Osmania University.
- What
- A petition demanding equal mark weightage for JRF and NET holders in PhD admissions.
- When
- 2025 academic year (requested change).
- Where
- Osmania University, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To address the perceived unfair advantage given to JRF holders over NET holders in Category 2 admissions.
NET/SET Perspective
JRF Perspective
Marking Disparity
NET/SET Perspective
NET/SET holders are at a disadvantage due to unequal marking.
JRF Perspective
JRF holders are given an advantage in admissions.
- Affected Groups
- PhD aspirants, research scholars, student organizations.
- Location
- Osmania University, Hyderabad.
- Issue
- Unequal mark weightage in PhD admissions.
- Key Qualification
- JRF and NET/SET
- Category 2 Admissions
- NET/SET and JRF
- Target Year
- 2025