The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC NET June 2024 certificate for candidates who appeared in the exam. The certificate, available for download on the official website, is for those who participated in the Joint CSIR UGC NET exam for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor roles. Detailed instructions for downloading the certificate are provided on the NTA website.
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