UGC NET December 2024 Notification: Apply for Assistant Professor and JRF Posts

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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)

EventDate
UGC NET Notification 2024Soon
UGC NET Online Application 2024To be released
UGC NET Admit Card 2024To be released
UGC NET City Slip 2024To be released
UGC NET June Exam DateTo 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

  1. Identification Proof:
    • Aadhaar Card
    • PAN Card
    • Voter ID Card
    • Passport
    • Driving License
  2. Educational Qualifications:
    • Mark sheets of 10th and 12th standard
    • Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate
    • Post-graduation mark sheets (if applicable)
  3. Category Certificate (if applicable):
    • OBC-NCL certificate
    • SC/ST certificate
    • PwD certificate
  4. Photo and Signature:
    • Recent passport-sized photograph
    • Scanned signature
  5. Other Documents:
    • Active Email ID
    • Mobile number

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UGC NET 2024

ExamExam Details
Exam NameUGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test)
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam LevelNational
Exam FrequencyTwice a year
EligibilityPost 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 Duration180 minutes
Number of Papers2
Total Marks300
Number of Questions (Paper 1)50 MCQs
Number of Questions (Paper 2)100 MCQs
Marking Scheme (Incorrect)No negative marking
LanguagesEnglish and Hindi
Number of Test Cities181
Official Websitehttps://ugcnet.nta.nic.in

UGC NET 2024 Reservation Policy 

CategoryReservation 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 disability4

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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 AreaSample Subjects
AnthropologyAnthropology, Archaeology
CommerceAccounting, Business Administration, Finance
EducationEducational Technology, Educational Psychology, Teaching Aptitude
Fine ArtsMusic, Painting, Sculpture
Social SciencesEconomics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Defence StudiesDefence and Strategic Studies
Home ScienceFood Science & Nutrition, Human Development & Family Studies
HumanitiesHistory, Hindi Literature, Philosophy
LanguagesEnglish, Sanskrit, Urdu
Professional SubjectsLaw, Management Studies, Social Work
Other SubjectsMass 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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