UGC NET December 2024 notification: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the official notification soon on the UGC NET website (https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/). This notification will include important details about the upcoming exam, such as important dates, the application process, eligibility criteria, admit card details, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centers, and marking schemes.
The UGC NET exam is conducted twice a year to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. In the previous June 2024 exam, over 11 lakh candidates registered, with nearly 7 lakh appearing for the re-exam held in August and September.
New Subject: Ayurveda Biology will be introduced as a new subject for the December 2024 exam onwards. The detailed syllabus is available at https://ugcnetonline.in/.
Registration Dates: The notification will announce the application window, including the start and end dates for registration.
UGC NET Exam Date & Schedule (December Session)
| Event | Date |
| UGC NET Notification 2024 | Soon |
| UGC NET Online Application 2024 | To be released |
| UGC NET Admit Card 2024 | To be released |
| UGC NET City Slip 2024 | To be released |
| UGC NET June Exam Date | To be released |
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How to Apply for UGC NET December 2024
- Go to the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) for UGC NET: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
- Check for the Notification regarding the December 2024 UGC NET exam.
- Create a new account on the NTA website and complete the registration process.
- Log in to your account and fill in the required details in the application form.
- Upload Documents (Photographs, signatures, and academic certificates)
- Pay the Application Fee
- Review and Submit Application Form
- Take a Printout
Required Documents for UGC NET 2024 Registration
- Identification Proof:
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Voter ID Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Educational Qualifications:
- Mark sheets of 10th and 12th standard
- Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate
- Post-graduation mark sheets (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable):
- OBC-NCL certificate
- SC/ST certificate
- PwD certificate
- Photo and Signature:
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Scanned signature
- Other Documents:
- Active Email ID
- Mobile number
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UGC NET 2024
| Exam | Exam Details |
| Exam Name | UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Eligibility | Post Graduation Degree or Appearing for the Final Year in the Post Graduation |
| Number of Applicants (Dec 2023) | 9.45 Lakh |
| Number of Test-takers (Dec 2023) | 6.55 Lakh |
| Exam Fees (General) | INR 1,150 |
| Exam Fees (OBC) | INR 650 |
| Exam Fees (SC/ ST/ PwD) | INR 325 |
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Number of Questions (Paper 1) | 50 MCQs |
| Number of Questions (Paper 2) | 100 MCQs |
| Marking Scheme (Incorrect) | No negative marking |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Number of Test Cities | 181 |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
UGC NET 2024 Reservation Policy
| Category | Reservation of Seats (%) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) | 27 |
| General-Economically Weaker Sections (General- EWS) | 10 |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability | 4 |
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Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET December 2024
- General Category Candidates:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 55% marks.
- Reserved Category Candidates (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PWD):
- Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 50% marks.
Complete List of UGC NET Subjects
With the addition of Ayurveda Biology, the UGC NET exam now covers a total of 105 subjects
| Subject Area | Sample Subjects |
| Anthropology | Anthropology, Archaeology |
| Commerce | Accounting, Business Administration, Finance |
| Education | Educational Technology, Educational Psychology, Teaching Aptitude |
| Fine Arts | Music, Painting, Sculpture |
| Social Sciences | Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology |
| Defence Studies | Defence and Strategic Studies |
| Home Science | Food Science & Nutrition, Human Development & Family Studies |
| Humanities | History, Hindi Literature, Philosophy |
| Languages | English, Sanskrit, Urdu |
| Professional Subjects | Law, Management Studies, Social Work |
| Other Subjects | Mass Communication, Women’s Studies, Population Studies |
Last UGC NET June 2024 Stats
- Re-exam Dates: August 21-30 and September 2-5, 2024
- Total Registrations: 11,21,225
- Candidates Appeared: 6,84,224
- Gender-wise Registrations:
- Female: 6,35,588
- Male: 4,85,578
- Third Gender: 59
- Qualifying Candidates:
- JRF: 4,970
- Assistant Professor Only: 53,694
- PhD Admissions Only: 1,12,070
Stay tuned to the official UGC NET website for the latest updates and announcements regarding the December 2024 notification. Early registration is recommended to avoid any last-minute hassles.
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