Most of them are under pressure psychologically as they are in an age group when their families expect them to earn and support them financially.

The protest, led by members of the Samajwadi Chhatra Sangh and National Students' Union of India (NSUI), took place outside Lucknow University’s Bhaurao Deoras Dwar.

To ensure the highest level of transparency and sanctity of the examination process, the Ministry of Education, Government of India has decided that the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination be cancelled," the education ministry said in a statement.