UGC NET 2024: DEC Application Correction Window, Exam Date, Admit Card, Pattern & More

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2024 ( UGC NET )

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Exam On: 1 Jan '25 - 19 Jan '25

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 15:07 IST

The UGC NET 2024 December session application correction window link is activated on December 13 and the last date to make corrections is December 14, 2024 (upto 11:59 P.M). The UGC NET 2024 Dec exam will be coducted from January 1 to January 19, 2025 for 85 subjects. Earlier, the NTA extended the UGC NET 2024 Application form submission, fee payment and correction window dates. The UGC NET 2024 December session examination fee payment last date was December 12, 2024 (upto 11:59 P.M) instead of December 11, 2024. T The NTA released the UGC NET 2024 Dec notification on November 19, 2024 at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The UGC NET 2024 Dec application form was available from November 19 to December 11, 2024. 

The Commission introduced 'Ayurveda Biology' as an additional subject in the UGC NET exam from December 2024 onwards to the existing list of subjects of UGC NET. Candidates can check below the detailed syllabus Syllabus of Ayurveda Biology and is also available on the ugcnetonline.in.

The authority released the UGC NET 2024 Result & Cutoff for the June session on October 17, 2024. The UGC NET 2024 June re-exam was conducted from August 21 to September 5, 2024 for 83 subjects. Earlier, the NTA UGC NET exam was cancelled due to integrity issues on June 19, 2024. It was conducted on June 18, 2024. Check the complete update related to the UGC NET 2024 in this article.

Direct Link for UGC NET 2024 Application Correction window

UGC NET Dec Session Notification PDF: Download Here 

UGC NET 2024 December Session Information Bulletin PDF: Download Here 

UGC NET 2024 Latest News & Update

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is UGC NET?

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) or NTA UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges. The UGC NET 2024 exam will be held for a total of 83 subjects. The UGC NET syllabus 2024 differs for all 83 subjects and is prescribed by the University Grants Commission itself. Until June 2018, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the NET exam on behalf of UGC. Now UGC NET exam is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

UGC NET Posts

The candidates who will qualify for the NET JRF and  Assistant Professorship through the UGC NET 2024 will be offered an assistant professor's position or the position of a research scholar. The candidates can get the difference between these two positions below:

  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): The candidates who will qualify for the JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) can apply for the position of assistant professor and research scholar. The research scholars will be paid a stipend of 35,000 (for the initial 2 years) and 42,000 (from the 3rd year) to complete their research in a specific field. The candidates qualifying for the JRF can also apply for the position of assistant professor in different universities along with a career as a research scholar. 
  • Assistant Professors: The candidates qualifying for the eligibility exam for the position of Assistant professor can apply for the position to teach in different universities/colleges. The candidates can also apply for the PhD. However, the candidates qualifying for the PhD will not be eligible to get any stipend from the Government to complete their PhD. 

UGC NET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGC NET 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

13 Dec '24 -

14 Dec '24

UGC NET 2024 December Application Correction Window

ONGOING

01 Jan '25 -

19 Jan '25

UGC NET 2024 December Exam Date

DatesPast Exam Dates

12 Dec '24

UGC NET 2024 December Last Date Exam Fee

19 Nov '24

UGC NET 2024 December Notification

19 Nov '24 -

11 Dec '24

UGC NET 2024 December Application Form

UGC NET 2024 Highlights

The highlights of the UGC NET 2024 exam are given below.

Exam Particulars

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

UGC NET Eligibility 

Must Posses Post Graduation Degree or Appearing for the Final Year in the Post Graduation

Mode of Exam

Online (CBT)

No. of Applicants

9.45 Lakh (Dec 2023)

No. of Test-takers

6.55 Lakh (Dec 2023)

Exam Fees

  • INR 1,150 for the General category
  • INR 6o0 for OBC
  • INR 325 for SC/ ST/ PwD/Third Gender

Exam Duration

180 minutes

Exam Time

  • Shift 1 - 09:00 am to 12:00 noon
    Shift 2 - 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm

No. of Papers and Total Marks

  • Paper-1: 100 marks
  • Paper-2: 200 marks

Total Questions

50 MCQs in Paper 1 and 100 MCQs in Paper 2

Marking Scheme

  • +2 for each correct answer
  • No negative marking for incorrect answer

Language/Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

Exam Purpose

Determine the eligibility of candidates for posts of only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges

No. of Test Cities

181

Official Website & Helpline No.

  • https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  • 0120-6895200

UGC NET Application Form @ugcnet.nta.ac.in

UGC NET application online form 2024 for the December session released along with the UGC NET 2024 December 2024 notification. The last date to apply was December 11, 2024. The steps to apply online for UGC NET 2024 are given below:

  • Visit the website- ugcnet.nta.ac.in

  • Click on the ‘Application form’ link mentioned at the bottom of the home page

  • Click on the ‘New Registration’

  • Enter the required details and complete the registration

  • Fill out the complete application form

  • Upload scanned pictures of passport size photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb). Both images should be in JPEG format

  • Pay the UGC NET application fee (Gen - INR 1,150; OBC/EWS - INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 325)

  • Save and submit the form

  • Download the confirmation page

Also Read: UGC NET Previous Years' Exam Analysis

How to Apply for the UGC NET Exam? (Step-by-Step Video)

The candidates who wish to apply for the UGC NET December cycle exam must note that the photograph and signature must be uploaded within the given limits or it will not be uploaded in the UGC NET online registration form. The size of the photo and signature have been given below for the candidates. 

Pre Requisites for UGC NET Registration Process 2024

Candidates who wish to apply for the UGC NET exam must know the pre-requisite information for making an application for the NTA NET December exam. The list of the pre-requisite information has been given below for the candidates that they should keep ready before filling out the application form:

  • Copy of Board/ University Certificate for Name, Mother's Name, Father's Name, etc. 
  • Identification Card
  • Degree Certificate or last semester result
  • Active Email ID and Mobile Number
  • Four cities and choice of centres 
  • Code of subject 
  • Category certificate, PwD certificate (if applicable)
  • Scanned photograph and signature 

UGC NET Photo & Signature 2024

The dimensions and the size for the UGC NET photo and signature have been given below for the candidate's ease:

  • UGC NET photo size and dimensions: The photograph must be in the dimension of 3.5cm x 4.5 cm and between 10kb to 200kb in JPG/JPEG format
  • UGC NET signature size: The signature must be in JPG/JPEG 4 kb to 30 kb size

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UGC NET Application Correction 2024

The NTA  activated the application correction window after the closing of the UGC NET application window for December session on December 13, 2024. The candidates who filled out the application form for the UGC NET will be allowed to make the corrections in the UGC NET online form by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of the exam
  • Login using the application number and password
  • Click on the link/button available for the UGC NET application form correction
  • Read the instructions and click on the ‘I Agree' checkbox
  • Click on the Proceed for Application button
  • Make the necessary changes in the application form
  • Click on the Submit button
  • Review the corrections made and click on the checkboxes given at the bottom of the page
  • Pay the additional fee, if any.
  • Click on the Final Submit button
  • Take a printout of the revised Confirmation Page

Direct link for UGC NET 2024 Application correction window: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/UGCNET2024.html

Also Read: Kerala SET 2024

UGC NET 2024 Application Form: Corrections Allowed

UGC NET application form particulars in which candidates can make corrections if required include:

  • Personal details
  • Choice of exam centre
  • Educational details
  • Scanned photo and signature

Candidates can make corrections in any of the particulars of the online application form, excluding the following fields:

For candidates who have verified Aadhaar Card

  • No change allowed in the mobile number, email address, permanent address & correspondence address
  • No change allowed in candidate’s name, date of birth and gender
  • No change is allowed in the photo
  • Change is allowed either in the father’s name or mother’s name (anyone only)

For candidates who have not verified the Aadhaar for modification

  • No change allowed in the mobile number, email address, permanent address & correspondence address
  • No change is allowed in the photo
  • Change is allowed either in the candidate’s name or father’s name or mother’s name (anyone only)

Also Read: MH SET 2024

UGC NET New Exam Date & Schedule (December Session)

The NTA released the UGC NET exam date for the December cycle. The exam schedule is provided below for the candidates in the table:

UGC NET 2024 December Session Exam Date
UGC NET Notification 2024 19-Nov-2024
UGC NET Application 2024

19-Nov-2024 to 10-Dec-2024  (upto 11:50 P.M)

19-Nov-2024 to 11-Dec-2024 (up to 11:59 P.M)

UGC NET Application Fee Last Date

11-Dec-2024  (upto 11:50 P.M)

12-Dec-2024 (up to 11:59 P.M)

UGC NET Application Correction Window

12-Dec-2024 to 13-Dec-2024 (upto 11:50 P.M)

13-Dec-2024 to 14-Dec-2024 (upto 11:59 P.M)

UGC NET City Intimation Slip 2024 to be notified 
UGC NET Admit Card 2024 to be notified 
UGC NET 2024 Exam Date  1-Jan-2025 to 19-Jan-2025

UGC NET 2024 Time Table (June)

The NTA released the the UGC NET 2024 exam schedule for the re exam. Candidates can check the timetable for the UGC NET exam in the table below:

Date

SHIFT – I (09:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

SHIFT – II (03:00 PM to 06:00 PM)

Subject Code

Subject Name

Subject Code

Subject Name

21-Aug-2024

30

English

30

English

45

Japanese

33

Dogri

65

Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre

40

Spanish

88

Electronic Science

41

Russian

 

 

 

 

 

 

42

Persian

62

Comparative Study of Religions

102

Hindu Studies

22-Aug-2024

10

Social Work

14

Public Administration

12

Home Science

09

Education

16

Music

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39

French (French Version)

46

Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non-Formal Education.

50

Indian Culture

60

Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies

67

Archaeology

23-Aug-2024

87

Computer Science and Applications

19

Bengali

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

Chinese

43

Rajasthani

49

Arab Culture and Islamic Studies

84

Kashmiri

05

Sociology

26-Aug-2024  

27-Aug-2024

03

Philosophy

20

Hindi

20

Hindi

23

Oriya

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34

Nepali

35

Manipuri

36

Assamese

95

Santali

28-Aug-2024

66

Museology & Conservation

24

Punjabi

01

Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation /

Demography / Development Planning/Development

Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics / Development Economics/Business Economics

26

Tamil

 

 

80

Geography

29-Aug-2024

18

Maithili

38

Marathi

29

Arabic

21

Kannada

37

Gujarati

06

History

44

German

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

83

Pali

91

Prakrit

94

Bodo

101

Sindhi

06

History

30-Aug-2024    

07

Anthropology

58

Law

04

Psychology

25

Sanskrit

11

Defence and Strategic Studies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

Population Studies

31

Linguistics

79

Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art)

81

Social Medicine & Community Health

82

Forensic Science

93

Tourism Administration and Management.

02-Sep-2024    

22

Malayalam

73

Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/Sidhanta

Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya

Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama).

28

Urdu

17

Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing

/ Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel

Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management)

55

Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial

Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare / Human

Resource Management

47

Physical Education

68

Criminology

27

Telugu

70

Tribal and Regional Language/Literature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71

Folk Literature

85

Konkani

89

Environmental Sciences

103

Indian Knowledge systems

03-Sep-2024    

08

Commerce

63

Mass Communication and Journalism

59

Library and Information Science

08

Commerce

90

Politics including International Relations/International

Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies; West Asian Studies; South East Asian Studies; African Studies;

South Asian Studies; Soviet Studies; American Studies.

74

Women Studies

92

Human Rights and Duties

 

 

04-Sep-2024

02

Political Science

02

Political Science

72

Comparative Literature

100

Yoga

UGC NET 2024 Re-Exam Date & Schedule PDF: Click Here

UGC NET 2024 Re-Exam Revised Schedule: Click Here 

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria

The basic criteria that candidates must fulfill to meet UGC NET Eligibility 2024 are mentioned below in terms of the age limit and qualification:

UGC NET Age Limit 2024

  • Candidates should not be more than 30 years of age to be eligible for NTA NET JRF 
  • There is no age restriction to applying for the post of Assistant Professor
  • A relaxation of five years in age criteria is given to reserved category candidates

Also Read: UGC NET English Previous Year Question Paper 

UGC NET Educational Qualification 2024

  • Candidates should have completed UG (four-year course) or must be in the final year.
  • Candidates should have completed their post-graduation from a UGC-recognised college/university
  • A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates

  • Candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2002, are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam

UGC NET 2024 EWS Certificate 

The candidates who have applied for the UGC NET exam under economically weaker sections and if they qualify for the exam will get the UGC NET EWS certificate. The candidates falling under the EWS will get a 10 per cent reservation in the recruitment exam. However, the candidates don't have to upload the UGC NET EWS certificate while filling out the application form for the recruitment exam but the certificate has to be presented in front of the recruitment committee.

Also Read: UGC NET History Previous Year's Question Paper 

UGC NET Prep Tips 2024

The candidates preparing for the UGC NET December Cycle exam must go through the last-minute preparation tips to score good marks and uplift their chances of getting qualified. The UGC NET last-minute prep tips for the candidates have been given below :

  • The candidates must focus on accuracy rather than guessing for the right answer. However, the UGC NET exam does not have a negative marking scheme but candidates must go for the question that they know perfectly and then solve the rest paper by guessing:
  • Focus on time management
  • Read the questions carefully 

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024

The UGC NET exam will be conducted in CBT mode (Computer Based Test mode). UGC NET exam pattern comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. As per the prescribed UGC NET 2024 exam pattern, both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Have a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2024 below. 

UGC NET Paper

Number of Questions

Marks

Paper 1

50 

100

Paper 2

100 

200

Total

150 

300

Also Read: UGC NET English Syllabus 2024

UGC NET 2024 Reservation Policy 

The UGC NET reservation policy is applicable for the candidates according to the norms of the reservation policy of India. The candidates appearing for the UGC NET exam can check the reservation policy according to the category in the table below:

Category Reservation of seats (In %)
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

Also Read: UGC NET Hindi Syllabus 2024

UGC NET Syllabus 2024

UGC NET syllabus 2024 is prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The NTA UGC NET Syllabus is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus 2024 is common for all candidates. On the other hand, the UGC NET Paper 2 syllabus varies for all 85 subjects. Candidates need to choose the subject for Paper 2 while submitting the UGC NET application form.

Also Read: Interview With UGC Chairman on UGC NET Syllabus Revision

UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus 2024

The UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus has been given below for the candidates who are willing to appear for the UGC NET exam. Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 units that hold a total weightage of 100 marks:

  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Research Aptitude
  • Comprehension
  • Communication
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • People, Development, and Environment
  • Higher Education System

UGC NET Paper 2 Syllabus 2024

UGC NET Paper 2 Syllabus is subject-specific and the candidates have to choose paper 2 in accordance with their specialisation. The subject of post-graduation is the paper of specialisation. Paper 2 holds a weightage of 200 marks for 100 questions. The Commission has introduced 'Ayurveda Biology' as an additional subject in the UGC NET exam. The candidates can check and download the subject-wise paper 2 syllabus through the link given below. 

UGC NET Paper 2 PDF Syllabus: Download Here 

UGC NET Ayurveda Biology Syllabus PDF: Download Here 

UGC NET 2024: Syllabus Revision

The UGC chairman informed through his social media handle that the UGC NET syllabus will be revised soon. However, the aspirants will be provided sufficient time to get the preparation time before changing the UGC NET syllabus. The decision to change the syllabus was taken by the Commission on November 3, 2023, in a meeting. The need for change was awakened due to the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The new syllabus for all 83 subjects will be revised according to the NEP 2020.

Also Read: UGC NET Political Science Question Paper 

UGC NET Notification 2024

The UGC NET December notification 2024 released at ugcnet.nta.ac.in on November 19, 2024. The last date to apply was December 11, 2024 (extended). The UGC NET 2024 June session notification was published on April 20, 2024. The candidates can download the UGC NET notification PDF by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the UGC NET 2024 Notification link 
  • The UGC NET 2024 notification will appear on the screen 
  • Download the notification pdf and save it for later use

Direct Link to Download the UGC NET December Notification PDF: Click Here 

Also Read: UGC NET Subject List with Subject Codes 2024

UGC NET Notification Details 2024

The UGC NET notification 2024 will be released by the NTA on the official website as an 'Information Bulletin'. The notification PDF contains the following details:

  • Application process
  • Exam dates and schedule
  • UGC NET eligibility criteria
  • UGC NET exam pattern and syllabus
  • UGC NET qualifying marks and cut-off criteria
  • Validity of UGC NET
  • Exam centers list
  • Admit card
  • Verification of eligibility

UGC NET City Slip 2024

The NTA will release the UGC NET city intimation slip for the UGC NET December cycle. The steps to download the UGC NET city intimation slip is provided below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the UGC NET 2024 City Intimation link 
  • Fill out the credentials asked for login- application number, date of birth, security pin, etc. 
  • Click on the submit button
  • The city intimation slip 2024 will appear on the screen
  • Check the exam city for the UGC NET exam 2024

Direct Link for the UGC NET City Slip 2024 for December cycle: To be uodated here

UGC NET Admit Card 2024

The NTA UGC NET admit card 2024 will be released on the official website-ugcnet.nta.ac.in for the December session. The steps to download the UGC NET June admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website 
  • Click on the ‘Download Admit Card for UGC-NET June 2024' link

  • Log in using the 'Application Number', 'Date of Birth', and 'Security Pin'

  • Download the UGC NET Admit Card 2024

  • Take the printout for future use

Also Read: UGC NET Commerce Previous Years' Question Paper

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2024

Candidates will be able to check the UGC NET 2024 December exam analysis for different subjects here after the conduction of an exam. The exam analysis helps candidates to check the reviews by the aspirants who appeared for the exam, memory-based questions, expected cut-off, and more. Till then, candidates can check the NTA UGC NET 2024 June re-exam analysis for different subjects below. 

UGC NET 2024 June Re-Exam Analysis: August 21, 2024

Candidates can check here the UGC NET 2024 Shift 1 Student Reaction for the exam conducted on August 21, 2024.

 UGC NET 2024 June Exam Analysis: June 18, 2024

Shiksha reported live from one of the UGC NET exam centres in Delhi to gather feedback regarding the overall difficulty level of the exam. Check below the UGC NET exam analysis 2024 that was conducted on June 18, 2024. 

Rajesh Said, "Paper 2 was easy as compared to last year. The passage section was easy in both papers, however, the DI was on the tougher side. The expected cut-off will be higher than the previous cycle as the paper was easy."

Sayyad Said, " Overall Papers 1 & 2 were moderate. The questions were asked from IR, Constitution & more. The cut-off will be higher than the previous year."

Nitish Said, " The overall exam was moderate. The questions were asked from IR, Authors and Books, Aristotle's theory, Morgan's theory, and more."

UGC NET Students' Reaction & Exam Analysis 2024

Check out the reviews by the candidates who took the UGC NET 2024 exam in the video below:

UGC NET 2023 Political Science Exam Analysis: Dec 11

The UGC NET Paper 2 was moderate. Look at the UGC NET exam analysis by the candidates who took the exam:

  • Lokesh Said, "Paper 2 was easy as compared to last year. The passage section was easy in both papers, however, the DI was on the tougher side. The expected cut off will be higher than the previous cycle as the paper was easy."
  • Naveen Said, " Overall Papers 1 & 2 was moderate in moderate in nature. The questions were asked from IR, Constitution & more. The cut-off will be higher than the previous year."
  • Nitish Said, " The overall exam was moderate as compared to last year. The questions were asked from the G20 summit, IR, Authors and Books, Aristotle's theory, Morgan's theory, and more."

UGC NET Political Science Exam Analysis: Dec 11

UGC NET Commerce Exam Analysis: Good Attempts (Dec 7)

The candidates can check the good attempts for the UGC NET Commerce exam below in the table:

Paper  Number of Good Attempts
Paper 1: General Paper 50-55
Paper 2: English  80 to 85

The UGC NET Commerce Exam Analysis Shift 1

The NTA conducted the UGC NET Commerce exam on December 7, 2023. The UGC NET Commerce Paper 1 was moderate as compared to the previous year's exam. Look at the reviews by the candidates who took the exam below:

  • Preeti Said," Paper 1 was easy and doable in nature, however, the questions from the maths section were difficult. The questions were asked from time, distance, and speed, DI. On the other hand, Paper 2  was moderate. Previous year's questions were also present in the paper."
  • Rahul Said," Paper 2 was a bit difficult as the economics and stats-based questions were dominant in the paper. 2 to 3 numerical were asked in paper 2, whereas, paper 1 was easy in nature."
  • Shivani Said, " The questions were asked from Capital Market, Money Mix, Cash Cows, Capital Market, and more. Other than this, paper 1 was easy, the questions were asked from ICT, teaching, and research aptitude."

UGC NET 2023 Paper 1 Analysis: December 6

The paper 1 was easy as compared to the previous cycle. However, the questions from maths and DI were on the tougher side. Check the difficulty level  for the UGC NET Paper 1 exam in the table below:

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 6th December Difficulty Level: Paper 1 
Subjects Difficulty Level Number of Questions
Teaching Aptitude Easy 8 to 10
Research Aptitude Easy 2
Comprehension Easy 1
Logical Reasoning Easy 4
Data Interpretation Moderate 5
Maths Difficult 3
Communication Easy 4
Environment Easy-Moderate 3
People & Development Easy-Moderate 2
Higher Education Easy 5
IT Easy 4

UGC NET 2023 English Exam Analysis (Dec 6)

The UGC NET exam for shift 1 got over at 12:00 pm for English. Shiksha visited one of the exam centers in Delhi and took the review of students who had taken the exam. According to their reviews, the difficulty level of Paper 1 was moderate. On the other hand, paper 2 was easy in comparison to the previous cycle. The cultural studies were dominant in Paper 2 whereas the  6 to 7 timeline questions were asked related to authors, books, birth year, etc. The difficulty level of cultural studies was above average as compared to the previous year.

Paper  Number of Good Attempts
Paper 1: General Paper 40-45
Paper 2: English  55 to 60

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 English: Student's Review

The aspirants preparing for the UGC NET English exam can check the reviews for the candidates who took the exam below:

  • Ruchi said, "Paper 1 was easy, and the questions from logical reasoning were dominant in the paper. Paper 2 was moderate, the timeline,  books & author name questions were asked in Paper 2."
  • Shilpa said," The overall exam was moderate. Paper 1 comprised questions from logical reasoning and data interpretation. Paper 2 comprised the question from Indian & British literature. The questions were asked from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. The author's timeline questions were also present in the paper."
  • Deepika said," Paper 2 was easy as compared to the previous year. Paper 1 was difficult, the question from DI was difficult, percentage questions were easy. Questions from authors like Emily Bronte and Charles Dickens were dominant in the paper."

UGC NET Exam Analysis (English) & Student's Review

The candidates can check the exam analysis and student review for the UGC NET English exam in the video below:

UGC NET Final Answer Key June 2024 OUT

The UGC NET 2024 answer key for the December session will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The authority released the Final Answer Key for the June session re-exam on October 12, 2024.  

Direct Link to check: UGC NET 2024 June Final Answer Key

The NTA will release the UGC NET 2024 Provisional Answer Key for all the exams for the December session. The steps to download the UGC NET answer key are given below for the candidates:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on the ‘ UGC NET 2024 Answer Key’ link
  • Login into the registered account using the Application Number and Date of Birth 
  • Download the Answer Key

How to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2024? 

The steps to challenge the UGC NET provisional answer key 2024 are given below:

  •  Visit the official website
  •  Click on the link available for the UGC NET answer key
  • Click on any one of the links: Through the application number and password or the application number and date of birth
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security PIN (as shown on the screen)
  • Click on Sign In
  • Click on the Challenge Answer Key link
  • Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
  • Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
  • Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
  • Click on the ‘Save Your Claims & Pay Fee’ button
  • Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode

UGC NET Mock Test 2024

The candidates who are willing to appear for the UGC NET December Cycle exam must take the UGC NET Mock Tests to strengthen their preparation. With the Shikhsa'a curated mock tests, the aspirants can get the perfect idea of the exam and plan their strategy based on it. The benefits of solving the mock tests have been given below:

  • The aspirants will get an idea of exam patterns, sections, repeated questions, etc. 
  • The preparation strategy can be made on the basis of mock tests 
  • Taking the mock test in exam conditions can benefit building self-reliance 

UGC NET Question Paper 2024

The UGC NET previous year's question paper is an essential medium for exam preparation. It makes candidates familiar with the exam pattern, questions' structure, and marking scheme. By undertaking the practice of NTA NET previous years' question papers candidates get to know the important topics from which questions are asked in the exam and their difficulty level. Candidates can also analyse the already attempted question papers and work for improvement. The candidates can get the UGC NET 2023 Question Paper for the June session in the table below:

UGC NET 2023 Exam Date (June) UGC NET Subject  UGC NET 2023 Question Papers
14-Jun-2023 English  Click Here
15-Jun-2023 Political Science  Click Here
16-Jun-2023 History Available Soon 
16-Jun-2023 Law Available Soon
17-Jun-2023 Computer Science and Application  Available Soon
19-Jun-2023 Education  Available Soon
13-Jun-2023 Commerce  Available Soon
17-Jun-2023 Hindi Available Soon
20-Jun-2023 Economics Available Soon

Also Read: CTET 5 Years' Question Paper Free PDF 

UGC NET 2024 Result: June

The UGC NET result 2024 released by the NTA at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.  The NTA uses the percentile scores method to calculate the UGC NET 2024 result. Candidates can check their results by following the steps mentioned below: 

  • Visit the official website - https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
  • Click on the result link
  • Enter the details – application number, date of birth, and security pin

  • Download the scorecard

Direct Link to check UGC NET 2024 June Result: https://ugcnet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/scorecard/ugc-final-score-card2024

Have a look at the minimum qualifying marks for the UGC NET exam below.

Categories

Aggregate Minimum Qualifying Marks in Both Papers (in %)

General

40

SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwD/Transgender

35

Also Read: UGC NET Certificate Validity

UGC NET Cut Off 2024 Subject Wise

The UGC NET cut-off 2024 was released category-wise, paper-wise, and subject-wise for all 83 subjects. The NTA released the cut-off marks along with the declaration of the result. Candidates can download the NTA UGC NET cut-off list by following the given steps:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on the cut-off link
  • Go through the cut-off marks
  • Download the PDF

UGC NET 2024 June Cutoff PDF: Download Here

UGC NET Marks for PHD

The UGC NET results is divided into three categories. The detailed category-wise update has been given below:

  • Category 1:  Candidates qualified with JRF will be eligible for the Junior Research Fellowship, Appointment as Assistant Professors, and Enrollment as PhD scholar. 
  • Category 2: Candidates qualified for NET will be eligible for Assistant Professorship and admission as PhD scholar 
  • Category 3: Based on the marks obtained by the candidates, the candidates will be allowed in the universities as a  PhD scholar

Note: The candidates from Category 2 & 3 will have to go through an interview by the Universities to enroll as a PhD scholar. 70 per cent weightage will be given to the NET score and 30 per cent marks will be based on the interview. 

UGC NET 2024 Selection Process

UGC NET selection process begins with the release of official notification. The UGC NET notification is the first official document that gives information regarding the exam such as exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and others. The UGC NET selection process comprises various steps. Have a look at the steps below: 

Step 1: Fill UGC NET application form 

The UGC NET process begins with the release of the application form. Candidates need to register and fill out the UGC NET application form online by visiting the official website of the exam. To fill out the form, candidates have to pay an application fee. 

Step 2: Download the UGC NET admit card 

After successful registrations, the NTA releases the UGC NET admit card around a week before the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in to their registered accounts. Candidates need to carry the admit card to the UGC NET exam centres on the day of the examination. 

Step 3: Appear for the UGC NET exam 

Candidates who have registered for the UGC NET need to appear for the exam. The UGC NET is a computer-based test that consists of Papers 1 and 2. Both papers contain objective-type questions that candidates need to complete in three hours. 

Step 4: Check UGC NET result 

NTA declares UGC NET results on its official website as per the prescribed schedule. The result contains the roll number and status of candidates, that is, whether a candidate has qualified for the exam for Assistant Professor/JRF or failed to qualify for the exam. 

Also Read: UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2024

UGC NET Topper Interviews

Go through topper interviews for the UGC NET preparation.  

UGC NET Toppers

Preparation Strategy and How They Cracked It

 Deepak Saini

Subject: History

Qualified for JRF & Assitant Professorship 

  • He cleared UGC NET in first attempt
  • Practiced previous papers/ Mock test
  • Focused on reinforcing key concepts

Aakash Bhardwaj 

Subect: History

 

 

  • Used mock tests to assess strengths and weaknesses
  • Focused on revision and time- management
  •  Trust yourself, stay positive, and take care of your well-being

Twinkle Jaiswal

Subject: Law

Qualified for JRF & Assitant Professorship 

  • Followed a proper routine
  • Focused on clearing basics for each topic
  • Attempted a series of practice/ mock tests

Kunal Kishor Kashyap

Subject: English 

Qualified for Assistant Professorship

  • Kept pace with both Paper 1 and Paper 2
  • Prepared from multiple books containing facts  
  • Revised each topic multiple times

Shivani Karn 

Subject: English

Qualified for Assistant Professorship

  • Hard work & Perseverance 
  • Self Study 
  • Solve Previous Year's Question

Komal Sharma

Subject: Political Science

Qualified for Assistant Professorship

  • Self Study and Consistency
  • Revision 
  • Previous Years' Question

Rajat Sen

Subject: Mass Communication & Journalism

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Revision, practice and persistence was his key to success
  • Was consistent with his preparation for the exam
  • Solved previous years' question papers, mock tests and made notes

Vivek Sharma

Subject: Political Science

Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor

  • Focused on enhancing fact-based and conceptual knowledge
  • Focused on each topic of the syllabus thoroughly
  • Solved previous years’ UGC NET question papers

Abhinav Pandey

Subject: History

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Focused on reading History books with critical outlook
  • Read bibliography to enhance information about research sources
  • Read each topic of UGC NET syllabus thoroughly  

Vivek Mishra

Subject: Geography

Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor

  • Gave equal preparation time for Paper 1 and II
  • Prepared from multiple books containing facts  
  • Revised each topic multiple times

Chiranjit Gorai

Subject: History

Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor

  • Studied four to five hours everyday
  • Solved previous year question papers for both Paper 1 and II
  • Gave more preparation time to weak subjects

Snigdha Moitra

Subject: Forensic Science

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Studied for 10 hours everyday
  • Followed a proper timetable
  • Gave equal importance to preparation of Paper 1

Richa Chaudhary

Subject: Psychology

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Followed a day-wise schedule
  • Focused on clearing basics for each topic
  • Attempted a series of practice/ mock tests

Ramesh Kumar

Subject: Commerce

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Solved MCQs after studying each subject
  • Revised concepts multiple times

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UGC NET and Competitive Exam

The candidates preparing for the UGC NET can also prepare for different competitive exams as it will help them to accomplish two things at once. Some of the exams are mentioned below for the candidates who want to prepare for the UGC NET exam along with the competitive exam. 

  • UPSC (IAS/IES/IFS etc.): The candidates who are preparing for the UPSC with a master's degree can apply for the UGC NET exam with their subject as the thorough study of the subject will help the candidates to cover the syllabus of the UGC NET along with the UPSC. For instance, If a candidate has a degree in Economics and preparing for the UGC NET or UPSC then the thorough study of the subject can help him/her to prepare for both the exams at once. 
  • Teaching Exams: The syllabus of the exam like CTET, and state TET exams can be covered with the syllabus of the UGC NET exam as the syllabus for both exams are quite similar to each other and can be covered at once. 

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