RET 2024: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Admit Card

The RET 2024 conducted by BHU will take place in March 2024. The registration and application process will begin from the 4th week of January 2024 and will continue till the last week of February 2024. The RET exam is usually conducted by BHU (Banaras Hindu University) which is a national level for getting admission to the PhD programs.

The RET (Research Entrance Test) is an entrance exam for admission to Ph.D. programs in various universities and institutions in India, such as Banaras Hindu University and Banasthali Vidyapith. The RET exam tests the knowledge of candidates in logical and analytical thinking, quantitative ability, computer awareness, general knowledge, and subject-specific questions. The exam is usually conducted online and has a specific syllabus, mode of examination, and pattern of question paper. Candidates who have qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET) as NET-JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) are exempted from the RET exam.

RET 2024 – Highlights

Exam Name

RET 2024

Exam Conducting Body

Banaras Hindu University

Application Mode

Online mode

RET exam full form

Research Entrance Test

Frequency

Annual

Exam level

National level

Exam mode

Offline

Courses

PhD in all courses

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RET 2024 – Important Exam Dates

Following is the list of the important dates for the candidates who will be appearing in the RET 2024.

Events

Dates (Tentative)

Application form

4th week of January 2024

Closing date of online

application form

last week of February 2024

Admit Card

March 2024

RET Exam date

March 2024

Result Declaration

May 2024

RET 2024 – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates appearing for RET 2024 are required to fulfill certain eligibility criteria that are listed below.

  • Candidates are required to have a Master’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 55%.
  • Candidates from the reserved categories will receive 5% of relaxation.
  • Candidates who are in their final year are also eligible.

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RET 2024 – Registration/Application Process

The registration and application process started on the 4th week of February 2024. The process is done through online mode and there is no provision for offline mode.

Step – 1: Candidates are required to visit the official website of BHU to begin the registration and application process.

Step – 2: Candidates are then required to register themselves online through the website portal and follow the steps. After registration is done, candidates are then required to fill in the application form.

Step – 3: In the final step, candidates are then required to make the payment for the application form through online mode only.

Following is the list of certain fee structure for reserved and other candidates separately.

Category

Fees

Others

INR 800

SC/ ST/ PwD

INR 400

RET 2024 – Syllabus

The syllabus for RET 2024 can be checked from the official website where there are a variety of topics that are covered in all of the five sections. Candidates are hence required to focus on each and every section in the syllabus to score better in the exam.

Subjects

Topics

Foundation of Research

Understanding the basic principles, ethics, and fundamentals of research.

Problem Identification and Formulation

Techniques for identifying research problems and formulating meaningful questions.

Research Design

Planning and structuring the overall design of the research study.

Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Differentiating between qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Measurement

Methods of defining and measuring variables in a research context.

Sampling

Techniques for selecting representative samples from a larger population.

Data Analysis

Statistical and analytical methods for processing and interpreting data.

Interpretation of Data

Understanding and drawing meaningful conclusions from research findings.

Paper Writing

Guidelines and techniques for writing and presenting research papers.

Use of Encyclopedias and Tools, etc.

Utilizing reference materials, tools, and resources for comprehensive research.

RET 2024 – Exam Pattern

The RET 2024 is based on two components – Test A and Test B. Each of them is designed to test the knowledge and skills of the candidates based on - logical and analytical capabilities, research methodology, and aptitude via MCQ based questions.

Test A:

Exam Component

Specifications

Type of Questions

MCQ type questions

Number of Questions

100 objective-type questions

Duration of the Exam

120 minutes

Maximum Marks

300 marks

Marking Scheme

3 Marks will be awarded for each correct answer

Negative Marking

1 Mark will be deducted for each incorrect attempt

Test B:

Exam Component

Specifications

Duration of Exam

30 Minutes

Maximum Marks

100

Marking Scheme

No Specific Scheme

RET 2024 – Admit Card

The admit cards for RET 2024 will be released for the participating candidates in the month of March 2024. These admit cards will be released by the authorities online on the official website for only the registered candidates.

Candidates will have to log in with their details to avail their respective admit cards. The admit cards will consist of all the important information such as – name, venue, date, time, etc. It is advised for the candidates to keep a hard copy of their admit cards for future reference.

RET 2024 – Results & Answer Keys

The results for the RET 2024 will be published in May 2024 through the online mode. Along with RET 2024 results. However, one advantage for the candidates will be that these authorities will also be publishing an “Answer Key” set for the participating candidates before publishing the results.

FAQs

Q1. What is the importance of RET 2024 exam?

Ans. The RET exam is important as it tests the knowledge of candidates in logical and analytical thinking, quantitative ability, computer awareness, general knowledge, and subject-specific questions.

Q2. When will be the RET 2024 exam conducted?

Ans. The RET 2024 exam will take place in March 2024.

Q3. Will there be any provision for the candidates to know the answers before the results of RET 2024 are declared?

Ans. Yes, the authorities will be releasing answer keys for the students to challenge them before the results are published. These answer keys are generally released a few weeks after the RET exam is conducted through online mode at their official website.

Q4. What are the eligibility criteria for a candidate to appear in RET 2024?

Ans. Candidates should have a Master’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 55%.

Q5. What is the amount to be paid by the students for appearing in RET 2024?

Ans. Candidates appearing for the RET 2024 are required to pay an amount of INR 800 while the reserved category students such as SC/ST/PwD are required to pay INR 400.

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