40 candidates of Nagaland University qualify in national-level competitive examinations
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DIMAPUR — A total of 40 candidates from the Nagaland University (NU) have qualified in the national-level competitive examinations including the UGC-NET December 2025 Cycle, ICAR NET (ARS) and the CSIR-NET December 2025 examination conducted by the national testing agency and other bodies.
An update from the university stated that results of the UGC-NET, held in early 2026, were declared on February 8, 2026, while the results of CSIR-NET, held on December 18, 2025, were declared on February 23, 2026. It stated that the ICAR NET (ARS) also contributed significantly, especially in agricultural sciences. The two candidates qualifying the ICAR NET (ARS) are eligible for the ARS Main Examination, followed by a viva voce stage as per Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) norms.
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It mentioned that the 40 qualifiers fall into three categories. It stated that six candidates qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professorship. They were from the departments of Chemistry, Economics, Political Science, English and Livestock Production & Management.
It added that eighteen candidates qualified for assistant professorship and Ph.D. admission, with a strong showing in Education (6) and English (4), along with representation from Chemistry, Economics, Commerce, CNTLS, Management, and Rural Development. Notably, sixteen candidates qualified for Ph.D. admission, from the departments of English (7), followed by Geology, Economics, Geography, CNTLS, Education and Rural Development.
It further stated that the Department of English (12) topped the list, followed by Education (8) and Economics (5), reflecting representation across Sciences, Social Sciences and professional fields.
Terming it as a testimony to Nagaland University’s focus on excellence in research, teaching and overall commitment to quality higher education, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. JK Patnaik, has commended the students and faculty for the commendable achievement.