UGC NET Notification 2024 Out For December: Apply Now

The University Grants Commission (UGC) released the UGC NET Notification 2024 on 19 November 2024 for the December 2024 session of the National Eligibility Test (UGC NET). The UGC-NET is an examination in India’s higher education system, conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It serves as a gateway for individuals aiming to build careers in research and teaching across various fields.

The UGC NET Online Application 2024 is now open, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website. The application window is available from 19 November to 11 December 2024. The UGC NET Exam is scheduled to be conducted from 01 January 2025 to 19 January 2025. Aspirants are advised to carefully review the UGC NET Notification 2024 for details regarding the exam pattern, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam dates, and other important information. Keep reading this page for the latest updates on UGC NET Notification 2024.

UGC NET 2024

The UGC-NET is designed to assess the eligibility of Indian nationals for multiple roles in universities and colleges and research opportunities, including the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as an Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. programs. The UGC-NET December 2024 session will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format across Indian universities and colleges.

UGC NET December Notification 2024  

UGC NET Notification 2024 for December is out now with all the required details regarding the UGC NET December 2024. Candidates seeking to apply for UGC-NET December 2024 must do so exclusively through the online mode, as applications submitted via any other method will not be accepted. It is strongly recommended that candidates complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties. Please note that selection for the test is provisional and subject to the candidate fulfilling the required eligibility criteria for admission.

Eligibility for UGC-NET is determined based on a candidate's overall performance in both sections of the exam. However, candidates who qualify solely for ‘Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.’ or ‘admission to Ph.D. only’ will not be eligible for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Applicants are advised to carefully choose their preferences and options while filling out the UGC-NET Application Form to ensure accuracy and alignment with their goals.

UGC NET Notification 2024: Overview

UGC NET Notification 2024 must be read by those who want to appear for the UGC NET December 2024. For a quick overview of the UGC NET 2024, should check the below table:-

UGC NET Important Dates 2024

UGC NET Application Link is activated with the release of UGC NET Notification 2024 now for interested and eligible candidates. In the below table, we are providing all the important dates related to the UGC NET 2024:-

UGC NET Dec 2024 Notification: Important Links

UGC NET Notification 2024 is available with the UGC NET December 2024 details. Candidates must read the UGC NET December Notification before filling out the application. Below we are providing all the required links related to UGC NET December 2024:-

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2024

UGC Net Exam is conducted twice every year by the NTA to select qualified applicants for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship positions in Indian universities and colleges. After passing the examination, candidates can apply for associate professor and junior research fellowship positions at their chosen universities. Although the final selection will be done on the basis of criteria set by the Institute or the University itself. 

Nationality

No citizen from any other country( except India )can apply for this examination. 

Age Limit

For the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), candidates must not exceed the age of 30 years as of 1 January 2025. There is no upper age limit for applying to UGC-NET for the positions of Assistant Professor or Admission to Ph.D. However, relaxations in the upper age limit are provided for JRF candidates, as specified in the table below:-

Educational Qualifications

Candidates for the General/Unreserved/General-EWS categories must have a Master's degree with a minimum of 55%. Other Backward Classes (OBC) are candidates from Non-Creamy Layer/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD)/Third Gender category who have obtained at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in a Master's degree or equivalent examination.

Note:

Ph.D. degree holders who completed their Master's level examination by September 19, 1991 (regardless of the date of result declaration) are eligible for a 5% redemption in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%) when taking the NET.

UGC NET Application Process

As per the UGC NET Notification 2024, candidates can submit their applications for UGC NET December 2024 from 19 November to 11 December 2024. Candidates must carefully choose the question paper's medium during application. Responses must align with the chosen language option.

To fill out the UGC NET Application Form 2024, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official UGC NET website.

Step 2: On the homepage, click the “UGC-NET Decemeber-2024: Click Here to Register/Login” button to start the registration process if you are a new user. Existing users can log in directly by entering their details and clicking the “SIGN IN” button.

Step 3: Log in using your Application Number, Password, and Security PIN, then click the login button to proceed.

Step 4: Select your preferred Exam Centre and language medium for the UGC NET 2024 exam.

Step 5: Provide details such as your Aadhaar number, gender, category, employment status, and qualifying exam information.

Step 6: Enter your educational qualifications, including your most recent degree and percentage of marks obtained.

Step 7: Fill in your communication details, such as your address, phone number, and email ID.

Step 8: Upload your scanned photograph and signature in jpg/jpeg format with a white background, adhering to the specified size and format.

Step 9: Proceed to the payment section and pay the application fee online or offline to complete your registration.

Step 10: Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Note: Candidates are also encouraged to download and install the SANDES application as an additional channel to receive timely updates and notifications from the NTA.

Application Fees 

To register for the UGC NET examination, all candidates must pay the required fees. The detailed application fee for different categories is shown below in a table.

UGC NET 2024 Selection Process

According to the UGC NET Notification 2024, the selection of candidates for the UGC NET exam is provisional and depends on their fulfillment of the eligibility criteria for admission. The UGC NET serves as a qualifying exam for candidates applying for the positions of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) at government universities and institutes. The final selection for these positions will be determined by the respective institutions.

Candidates must achieve the following minimum marks to qualify for the UGC NET exam:

• General category candidates must secure at least 40% in aggregate (across both papers).
• Other category candidates must secure at least 35% in aggregate to qualify for the Assistant Professor and JRF positions.

Additionally, only the top 6% of candidates will be considered qualified for the Assistant Professor post.

UGC NET Exam Pattern

The UGC NET December 2024 exam dates have been officially announced in the UGC NET Notification 2024. Aspirants planning to appear for the exam should thoroughly review the UGC NET Exam Pattern to strategize their preparation effectively. Below is the detailed exam pattern for UGC NET 2024:

1. The UGC NET will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only.
2. The exam consists of two papers, both featuring objective-type, multiple-choice questions. The two papers will be conducted without any break in between.
3. The question papers will be available in English and Hindi, except for language-specific papers. Once the medium is selected during the application process, it cannot be changed. In case of any ambiguity in translation, the English version will be considered final.
4. Each question is worth 2 marks and there is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

UGC NET Exam Syllabus 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the highly anticipated UGC NET Syllabus, much to the relief of many aspiring candidates. This comprehensive syllabus is now available on the official NTA website and is neatly organised by subject, making it extremely user-friendly and easy for candidates to navigate.

UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus

UGC NET Paper 2 Syllabus

UGC NET offers 103 subjects for Paper 2. The candidate can choose from 84 electives. The official page link provided below contains a list and PDFs of all UGC NET subjects. 

Updated Syllabi of UGC-NET - Paper 2 

Validity of UGC NET Score

Candidates who obtain a valid UGC NET score that exceeds the cutoff or qualifying marks will be issued a UGC NET certificate. According to the new NTA and UGC norms, the UGC NET score for the Junior Research Fellowship is valid for three years from the date of certificate issuance. In contrast, for the Assistant Professorship, the score is valid indefinitely. As a result, in the case of Assistant Professorship, the candidate's UGC NET scores will be valid for life, whereas JRF scores are only valid for three years.

UGC NET Exam City Intimation 2024

UGC will issue an advanced city intimation slip before the release of the admit card. Candidates can check the date and venue of their examination. Candidates can check the exam city assigned to them for the exam by following the steps outlined below:

• Visit the official UGC NET website.
• Click on the 'Advance City Intimation for UGC' link that appears on the screen.
• To access it, enter your application number, date of birth, and security pin.
• Check your exam city.
• Take a printout for future reference.

UGC NET Admit Card 2024

The admit card for both sessions will be made available one week before the exam on the UGC-NET official website. To obtain your UGC NET Admit Card 2024 from the official website, you will need your application number and password. Candidates can follow the steps listed below to download the UGC NET 2024 Admit Card:

1. Open your internet browser and navigate to the UGC NET official website.
2. Look for the 'UGC NET 2024 admit card' link in the "Recent Updates" section and click on it.
3. You will be directed to a login page, where you must enter your Application Number and Password in the fields provided on the screen.
4. Once you've entered your Application Number and Password on the login page, enter the security pin when prompted and click the "Sign In" button. 
5. Your UGC NET Admit Card 2024 will then appear on the screen. Verify the accuracy of the information on the admit card. Once confirmed, you can proceed to download the admit card. 
6. It is advisable to take a printout of your UGC NET admit card. 

UGC NET Answer Key 2024

The UGC NET Exam answer keys will be available on the NTA UGC NET official website. Candidates who take the UGC NET exam can view and download the answer keys by visiting the official website. Candidates can download the UGC NET Answer Key from the official website of UGC NET by following the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Go to the official website of UGC NET and look for the "UGC NET Answer Key Released" notice.

Step 2: Click. On the notice. You will be redirected to the UGC NET answer keys page.

Step 3: Enter the required credentials (application number, date of birth/password, and security pin).

Step 4: Candidates should click on the submit button.

Step 5: The answer key, question paper, and response sheet will be displayed on the screen.

Step 6: Candidates may download the answer key for future reference.

Challenging Provisional Answer Key

The NTA will make the Provisional Answer Key(s) and Question Paper attempted by the candidate available on its website. The Provisional Answer Key(s) will most likely be displayed for two to three days, and candidates will have the opportunity to raise any objections they may have. However, they will be required to pay an online processing fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) Non-Refundable for each challenged answer.

UGC NET Result 2024

The announcement of the results is the most anticipated stage of any examination. The UGC NET Result will be available on the NTA's website shortly after the exam is completed. The following steps will be followed by the UGC to shortlisted eligible candidates for JRA and Assistant Professor posts and to release the UGC-NTA Result.

• Only 6% of the candidates will pass the Assistant Professor Exam.
• To get considered for both exams JRF and Assistant Professorship, Candidates should have cleared both exams and should have received an aggregate of minimum 40% for UR and  35% for reserved categories.
• Candidates who qualify in any subject are calculated by adding the percentages of two papers, corresponding to the available slots.
• JRF includes all candidates who applied for both “JRF and Assistant Professor” out of total number of qualified candidates.
• Slots available for JRF are divided among different categories. The procedure for allocation is explained below:
  • Total Percentile = Number of candidates who appeared in the ‘Session’ with raw score EQUAL TO OR LESS than the candidate divided by the Total Number of candidates who appeared in the ‘session’.

Download UGC NET Result Online

Candidates can access their UGC NET results through the official UGC NET website. Candidates can also use the steps below to check and save their results.

Step 1: To check your results, go to the UGC NET official website.

Step 2: At the bottom of the home page, there is a link to the NTA UGC NET results.

Step 3: Click on the provided link. The screen will then refresh to a new page.

Step 4: Enter your UGC NET registration number, password, and birth date.

Step 5: The UGC NET score will be displayed on the screen.

Step 6: Make copies of the UGC NET results for future use.

UGC NET Cut-off Marks 2024

The conducting authority will release the UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) cut-off marks along with the results. To check the UGC NET cut-off marks on its official website, follow the steps below: 

Step 1: Go to the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) or the UGC NET governing authority. 

Step 2: Find the "UGC NET JUNE/DECEMBER 20224 SUBJECT/CATEGORY WISE CUTOFF MARKS" and "UGC NET JUNE/DECEMBER 2024 SUBJECT/CATEGORY WISE CUTOFF PERCENTILE" homepages and click on them.

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page where you can download the PDFs. The UGC NET cut-off marks will be displayed on the screen.

Step 4: Check the subject and category-specific cut-off marks and compare them to your score to see if you qualify for the exam.

Step 5: Download the UGC NET Cut-off Marks PDF for future reference.