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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
- UGC NET December 2024: Application Correction Window opens; Check the Procedure, Last Date & More
- Ayurveda Biology' introduced as a subject in UGC NET exam: Check for more details here
- What is UGC NET?
- UGC NET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- UGC NET 2024 Highlights
- UGC NET Application Form @ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- UGC NET New Exam Date & Schedule (December Session)
- UGC NET Eligibility Criteria
- UGC NET Prep Tips 2024
- UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024
- UGC NET Syllabus 2024
- UGC NET 2024: Syllabus Revision
- UGC NET Notification 2024
- UGC NET City Slip 2024
- UGC NET Admit Card 2024
- UGC NET Exam Analysis 2024
- UGC NET Final Answer Key June 2024 OUT
- UGC NET Mock Test 2024
- UGC NET Question Paper 2024
- UGC NET 2024 Result: June
- UGC NET Cut Off 2024 Subject Wise
- UGC NET Marks for PHD
- UGC NET 2024 Selection Process
- UGC NET Topper Interviews
- UGC NET and Competitive Exam
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
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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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 |
Dates | Past 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 |
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Exam Name |
UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Level |
National |
Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
Must Posses Post Graduation Degree or Appearing for the Final Year in the Post Graduation |
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Mode of Exam |
Online (CBT) |
No. of Applicants |
9.45 Lakh (Dec 2023) |
No. of Test-takers |
6.55 Lakh (Dec 2023) |
Exam Fees |
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Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
Exam Time |
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No. of Papers and Total Marks |
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Total Questions |
50 MCQs in Paper 1 and 100 MCQs in Paper 2 |
Marking Scheme |
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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. |
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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:
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Visit the website- ugcnet.nta.ac.in
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Click on the ‘Application form’ link mentioned at the bottom of the home page
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Click on the ‘New Registration’
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Enter the required details and complete the registration
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Fill out the complete application form
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Upload scanned pictures of passport size photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb). Both images should be in JPEG format
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Pay the UGC NET application fee (Gen - INR 1,150; OBC/EWS - INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 325)
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Save and submit the form
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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
Also Read
- UGC NET Political Science Exam Analysis (Dec 11)
- UGC NET English Exam Analysis (Dec 6)
- UGC NET Commerce Exam Analysis (Dec 7)
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 |
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For candidates who have not verified the Aadhaar for modification |
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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 | |
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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) |
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Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
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21-Aug-2024 |
30 |
English |
30 |
English |
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45 |
Japanese |
33 |
Dogri |
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65 |
Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre |
40 |
Spanish |
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88 |
Electronic Science |
41 |
Russian |
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42 |
Persian |
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62 |
Comparative Study of Religions |
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102 |
Hindu Studies |
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22-Aug-2024 |
10 |
Social Work |
14 |
Public Administration |
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12 |
Home Science |
09 |
Education |
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16 |
Music |
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39 |
French (French Version) |
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46 |
Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non-Formal Education. |
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50 |
Indian Culture |
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60 |
Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies |
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67 |
Archaeology |
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23-Aug-2024 |
87 |
Computer Science and Applications |
19 |
Bengali |
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32 |
Chinese |
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43 |
Rajasthani |
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49 |
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies |
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84 |
Kashmiri |
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05 |
Sociology |
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26-Aug-2024 27-Aug-2024 |
03 |
Philosophy |
20 |
Hindi |
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20 |
Hindi |
23 |
Oriya |
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34 |
Nepali |
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35 |
Manipuri |
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36 |
Assamese |
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95 |
Santali |
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28-Aug-2024 |
66 |
Museology & Conservation |
24 |
Punjabi |
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01 |
Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics / Development Economics/Business Economics |
26 |
Tamil |
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80 |
Geography |
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29-Aug-2024 |
18 |
Maithili |
38 |
Marathi |
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29 |
Arabic |
21 |
Kannada |
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37 |
Gujarati |
06 |
History |
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44 |
German |
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83 |
Pali |
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91 |
Prakrit |
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94 |
Bodo |
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101 |
Sindhi |
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06 |
History |
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30-Aug-2024 |
07 |
Anthropology |
58 |
Law |
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04 |
Psychology |
25 |
Sanskrit |
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11 |
Defence and Strategic Studies |
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15 |
Population Studies |
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31 |
Linguistics |
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79 |
Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) |
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81 |
Social Medicine & Community Health |
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82 |
Forensic Science |
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93 |
Tourism Administration and Management. |
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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). |
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28 |
Urdu |
17 |
Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management) |
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55 |
Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management |
47 |
Physical Education |
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68 |
Criminology |
27 |
Telugu |
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70 |
Tribal and Regional Language/Literature |
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71 |
Folk Literature |
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85 |
Konkani |
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89 |
Environmental Sciences |
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103 |
Indian Knowledge systems |
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03-Sep-2024 |
08 |
Commerce |
63 |
Mass Communication and Journalism |
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59 |
Library and Information Science |
08 |
Commerce |
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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 |
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92 |
Human Rights and Duties |
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04-Sep-2024 |
02 |
Political Science |
02 |
Political Science |
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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
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A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates
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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.
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 |
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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 %) |
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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
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Click on the ‘Download Admit Card for UGC-NET June 2024' link
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Log in using the 'Application Number', 'Date of Birth', and 'Security Pin'
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Download the UGC NET Admit Card 2024
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Take the printout for future use
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 |
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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 | ||
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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.
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Aggregate Minimum Qualifying Marks in Both Papers (in %) |
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General |
40 |
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwD/Transgender |
35 |
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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.
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UGC NET Topper Interviews
Go through topper interviews for the UGC NET preparation.
Subject: History Qualified for JRF & Assitant Professorship |
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Subect: History
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Subject: Law Qualified for JRF & Assitant Professorship |
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Subject: English Qualified for Assistant Professorship |
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Subject: English Qualified for Assistant Professorship |
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Subject: Political Science Qualified for Assistant Professorship |
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Subject: Mass Communication & Journalism Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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Subject: Political Science Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor |
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Subject: History Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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Subject: Geography Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor |
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Subject: History Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor |
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Subject: Forensic Science Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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Subject: Psychology Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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Subject: Commerce Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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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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