Marking a significant milestone for the academic community in Nagaland, State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) was conducted for the first time at the School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema, on March 17. A press release from PRO in charge NU, Ashish Kumar informed that Prof. Patnaik expressed pride in the accomplishment of School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema, and commended the dedication and efforts of the team, including observer Prof. Manav Deka, for their meticulous planning and execution of the SLET exam.
A total of 193 students appeared for the SLET exam across 15 different subjects, out of the 242 students who had applied for the examination in Nagaland. The successful candidates of the SLET exam would be eligible for recruitment as Assistant Professors in the state of Nagaland, as well as in other states of North East India. SLET serves as an alternative examination to the National Eligibility Test (NET), providing opportunities for qualified individuals to contribute to the academic sphere.
Prof. Patnaik emphasized the importance of such initiatives in promoting academic excellence and fostering a conducive environment for research and teaching in Nagaland and expressed his optimism for the future as Nagaland continues to strive towards academic advancement and excellence.
The successful conduct of the SLET exam in Nagaland marks a significant step forward in the academic journey of the state, opening doors of opportunity for aspiring educators and researchers. Nagaland University remains committed to furthering academic excellence and creating pathways for the intellectual growth of its students and faculty.