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UGC NET December (NTA ) Exam 2024 -Apply Now

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UGC has issued detailed notification for NET December 2024 exam. Interested candidates can apply Now.

Important Dates

ActivityDate
Opening of Online Application Portal19 November 2024
Last date for Online Application Submission10 December 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Last date for Exam Fee Submission11 December 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Correction in Application Form12-13 December 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Announcement of Exam Centre CityTo be intimated later
Downloading of Admit CardTo be intimated later
Examination Dates01 January 2025 to 19 January 2025
Centre, Date, and ShiftAs indicated on Admit Card
Display of Recorded Responses & Answer Key(s)To be announced later

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for UGC-NET December 2024.

1. Educational Qualifications

CategoryMinimum Marks Required
General/Unreserved/General-EWSAt least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination in relevant subjects from universities recognized by UGC.
OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third GenderAt least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination.
Ph.D. Degree Holders (Completed by 19 Sep 1991)Relaxation of 5% marks for those with a Ph.D. degree, i.e., 50% marks instead of 55%.
  • Subjects Eligible: Candidates must apply in a subject related to their Master’s degree. If the subject is not available in the list of NET subjects, they may choose a related subject.

2. Candidates Pursuing Master’s Degree

Eligibility ConditionDetails
Candidates in Final Year of Master’sCandidates who are in their final year of Master’s degree or whose result is awaited may apply, but will be admitted provisionally. They must pass the Master’s degree with the required percentage to be considered eligible for JRF/Assistant Professor.
Completion RequirementCandidates must complete their Master’s degree within 2 years from the date of NET result (1 year for Ph.D. admission only) to retain eligibility.

3. Relaxation for Third Gender Candidates

  • Relaxations Available: Candidates from the Third gender category will get the same relaxations in fee, age, and eligibility criteria (JRF/Assistant Professor) as SC/ST/PwD candidates.
  • Subject-wise Cut-offs: The qualifying cut-off for third gender candidates will be the lowest among those for SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL/General-EWS in each subject.

4. Eligibility for Ph.D. Holders (Ph.D. Degree by 19 Sep 1991)

  • Relaxation in Marks: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree whose Master’s examination was completed by 19 September 1991 will be eligible for a 5% relaxation in marks (from 55% to 50%).

5. Candidates with 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree

Eligibility ConditionDetails
Minimum Marks RequiredCandidates must have secured at least 75% marks in a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree program (or equivalent grade).
Relaxation for Reserved CategoriesA relaxation of 5% marks is available for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwD/EWS candidates.
Eligibility for JRF/Ph.D.Candidates qualifying NET based on a 4-year Bachelor’s degree are eligible for JRF and admission to Ph.D. but not eligible for Assistant Professor.
Candidates in Final Year of Bachelor’s ProgramCandidates in their final semester of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree program can apply provisionally, but must meet the eligibility criteria within 2 years of NET result for JRF or 1 year for Ph.D. admission only.

6. Additional Important Points

  • Provisional Admission: Candidates who are in their final semester/year of their Master’s degree or 4-year undergraduate program must meet all the eligibility criteria within the given time frames after the NET result to remain eligible for JRF/Ph.D. or Assistant Professor positions.
  • Related Subjects: If your Master’s subject is not available in the list of NET subjects, you can apply for a related subject, provided it aligns with the qualifications listed in the UGC guidelines.

Age Limit and Relaxation for UGC-NET December 2024

CategoryAge LimitRelaxation Details
JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)Not more than 30 years as on 01 January 20255 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwD, Third Gender, and Women candidates.
5 years relaxation for candidates with relevant research experience (subject to certain conditions).
3 years relaxation for candidates with an LL.M. degree.
Up to 5 years relaxation for candidates who have served in the armed forces.
Total relaxation not to exceed 5 years under any condition.
Assistant ProfessorNo upper age limitNo age limit for applying.
Admission to Ph.D.No upper age limitNo age limit for applying.

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General/UnreservedRs. 1150/-
General-EWS/OBC-NCLRs. 600/-
SC/ST/PwDRs. 325/-
Third GenderAs applicable

Important Instructions

InstructionDetails
One Application per CandidateOnly one application form per candidate is allowed
Follow the InstructionsStrict adherence to the Information Bulletin is required
Communication via Email/SMSEnsure the email and mobile number provided are correct
Helpdesk ContactCall 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 or email ugcnet@nta.ac.in

Exam Pattern

PaperMarksNumber of QuestionsDescriptionDuration
Paper I10050Tests teaching/research aptitude: reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness.3 hours (180 minutes) without any break. All questions are compulsory.
Paper II200100Based on the subject selected by the candidate. Assesses domain knowledge.3 hours (180 minutes) without any break. All questions are compulsory.
Both papers consist of objective type multiple-choice questions and are conducted without any breaks between them.

Important Links

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Admit CardClick Here
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