UGC NET December 2024

UGC NET December 2024: application process and important information.The National Testing Agency (NTA) may soon release the notification for UGC NET December 2024. This exam is conducted under the National Eligibility Test (NET), which determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Candidates who wish to appear in this exam are advised to check the official website of NTA at ugcnet.nta.ac.in regularly for updates.

UGC NET December 2024: Important Dates

Notification Release Date: To be announced soon.
Online Application Process Start: Soon after the notification.
Last Date of Application**: To be given in the notification.
Admit Card Release: Few days before the exam date.
Exam Date: Likely in December 2024.
Declaration of Result: Within a month of the exam.

What is UGC NET Exam?

UGC NET, popularly known as University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test, is a major criterion for determining eligibility for becoming Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship in higher educational institutions across the country.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification:

Candidate must have passed Master’s degree with 55% marks (for general category) or 50% marks (for reserved category) from a recognized university.
Some relaxation may be given to PhD holders. 2. Age Limit:
The maximum age for Junior Research Fellowship is 31 years.
There is no age limit for Assistant Professor.

UGC NET December 2024: Application Process

Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Click on “New Registration” and fill the application form.
Upload the required documents such as passport size photo, signature, and academic certificates.
Pay the application fee.
After submitting the form, keep its printout safe.

Application Fee

General Category: ₹1,100
OBC/EWS: ₹550
SC/ST/PwD: ₹275

UGC NET December 2024: Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted in two papers.

Paper 1: Based on teaching and research aptitude.
Paper 2: Based on the subject of specialization of the candidate.

The exam will be of total 3 hours and there will be no break.
Number of questions and marks:

Paper 1: 50 questions (100 marks).
Paper 2: 100 questions (200 marks).

UGC NET Preparation Tips

Understand the Syllabus: Study the official syllabus available on the NTA website.
Practice: Solve previous years question papers.
Time Management: Allocate a fixed time for each subject.
Mock Tests: Get an idea of the exam pattern by taking online mock tests.
Regular Study: Study for a few hours daily and make notes.