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NTA UGC NET December 2024, Exam Date, Notification, Steps to Apply – Application Deadline Extended

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NTA UGC NET December 2024 Exam Apply Online

Post Date / Update

10th December 2024

Brief Information

UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) and JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) exams has been conducted by The National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year.  These exams are essential for candidates aspiring to build careers in academia or research. Qualifying for the UGC NET makes you eligible for Assistant Professor roles in universities and colleges across India, while JRF provides financial assistance for research studies. With the release of the December 2024 cycle for the January 2025 exam, it’s the perfect moment to start preparing and submit your application!

The UGC NET/JRF exams are known for their competitive nature, and thorough preparation is required to crack them. Whether you’re applying for the first time or are a seasoned aspirant, this article will guide you through the application process, eligibility, and other crucial details.

The National Testing Agency (NTA)

NTA UGC NET / JRF  December 2024 Notification

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NTA UGC: Dates And Fee

Application Fee

  • General : 1150/-
  • EWS / OBC : 600/-
  • SC / ST / PH : 325/-
  • Payment Methods: Candidate can pay Exam Application Form Fee using Debit / Credit / Net Banking and E Challan

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 19/11/2024
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 11/12/2024
  • Fee Payment Last Date : 12/12/2024
  • Correction Date : 13th – 14th December 2024
  • UGC NET Exam Date : 1st – 19th January 2025
  • Admit Card Available: Before Exam
  • Result Declared: Notified Soon

UGC NET JRF December 2024 : Age Limit Details

  • For JRF: The upper age limit is 31 years as of the specified cutoff date.
  • For NET: There is no age restriction for eligibility to become an Assistant Professor.
  • Age Relaxation should be as per the UGC NET December 2024 Exam Rules.

UGC NET Application Form 2024: Overview

 

UGC NET Application Form 2024 Overview

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 Application Date 2024

  • 19-November-2024 to 10-December-2024 (up to 11:50 PM)
  • 19-November-2024 to 11-December-2024 (Upto 11:59 P.M.)

UGC NET Application Fee Last Date

  • 11-December-2024 (Upto 11:50 P.M.)
  • 12-December-2024 (Upto 11:59 P.M.)

UGC NET Application Correction Window

  • 12-December-2024 to 13-December-2024 (upto 11:50 P.M)
  • 13-Decemberc-2024 to 14-December-2024 (upto 11:59 P.M)

UGC NET Eligibility

Candidates must hold a Postgraduate degree or be in the final year of their Postgraduate program.

Mode of Exam

Offline (OMR based exam)

No. of Applicants

9 Lakh 45 Thousands (Dec 2023)

No. of Test-takers

6 Lakh 55 Thousands (Dec 2023)

Exam Fees

  • INR 1,150 for the General category
  • INR 600 for OBC
  • INR 325 for SC/ ST/ PwD/Third Gender

Exam Duration

180 minutes

No. of Papers and Total Marks

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

Total Questions

  • Paper 1 – 50 MCQs 
  • Paper 2 – 100 MCQs

Marking Scheme

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

Language/Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

Exam Purpose

Assess the qualifications of candidates for the positions of Assistant Professor or for both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across India.
 

UGC NET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule(Check Revised Date)

Find the full schedule for the UGC NET 2024 exam in the table provided below.

Date

Upcoming Exam Dates

19 Nov ’24 – 11 Dec ’24(Extended to 11th Dec)

UGC NET 2024 December Application Form

12 Dec ’24(Extended)

UGC NET 2024 December Last Date Exam Fee

13 Dec ’24 – 14 Dec ’24(Extended)

UGC NET 2024 December Application Correction Window
01 Jan ’25 – 19 Jan ’25

UGC NET 2024 December Exam Date

NTA UGC NET December 2024 Exam: Subjects

S. No.

Subject Name

S. No.

Subject Name

1

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

44

Maithili

2

Anthropology

45

Malayalam

3

Arab Culture and Islamic Studies

46

Management including

  • Business Admn. Mgt.
  • Co-operative Management
  • Marketing
  • Personnel Mgt. 
  • Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. 
  • Marketing Mgt. 
  • Financial Mgt.

4

Arabic

47

Manipuri

5

Archaeology

48

Marathi

6

Assamese

49

Mass Communication and Journalism

7

Bengali

50

Museology & Conservation

8

Bodo

51

Music

9

Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies

52

Nepali

10

Chinese

53

Oriya

11

Commerce

54

Pali

12

Comparative Literature

55

Performing Art –

  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Theatre

13

Comparative Study of Religions

56

Persian

14

Computer Science and Applications

57

Philosophy

15

Criminology

58

Physical Education

16

Defence and Strategic Studies

59

Political Science

17

Dogri

60

  • Political science
  • encompassing fields like
    • International Relations
    • Soviet Studies
    • West Asian Studies
    • South Asian Studies
    • Southeast Asian Studies
    • African Studies
    • Defence and Strategic Studies
    • and American Studies.

18

  • Econometrics
  • Economics 
  • Development Economics 
  • Rural Economics
  • Business Economics 
  • Co-operation 
  • Applied Economics
  • Demography 
  • Development Studies 
  • Development Planning

61

Population Studies

19

Education

62

Prakrit

20

Electronic Science

63

Psychology

21

English

64

Public Administration

22

Environmental Sciences

65

Punjabi

23

Folk Literature

66

Rajasthani

24

Forensic Science

67

Russian

25

French (French Version)

68

Sanskrit

26

Geography

69

Traditional Sanskrit disciplines, including

  • Siddhanta Jyotisha
  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Navya Vyakarna (Modern Grammar)
  • Vyakarna (Grammar)
  • Mimamsa
  • Agama
  • Sankhya Yoga
  • Tulanatmaka Darshana (Comparative Philosophy)
  • Jyotisha (Astrology)
  • Shukla Yajurveda
  • Madhva Vedanta
  • Navya Nyaya (Modern Logic)
  • Dharmashastra
  • Puranic History

27

German

70

Santali

28

Gujarati

71

Sindhi

29

Hindi

72

Social Medicine & Community Health

30

Hindu Studies

73

Social Work

31

History

74

Sociology

32

Home Science

75

Spanish

33

Human Rights and Duties

76

Tamil

34

Indian Culture

77

Telugu

35

Indian Knowledge System

78

Tourism Administration and Management.

36

Japanese

79

  • Tribal and Regional Language
  • Literature

37

Kannada

80

Urdu

38

Kashmiri

81

Visual Art 

  • History of Art
  • Sculpture Graphics
  • Drawing 
  • Applied Art
  • Painting

39

Konkani

82

Women Studies

40

  • Labour Welfare
  • Human Resource Management
  • Industrial Relations
  • Labour and Social Welfare
  • Personnel Management

83

Yoga

41

Law

84

Disaster Management

42

Library and Information Science

85

Ayurveda Biology

43

Linguistics

86

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NTA UGC NET December 2024: Application Process 

Filing an error-free application is the first step to success. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Visit the Official Website:

  2. Register Yourself:

    • Click on “New Registration” and fill in the basic details like name, email ID, and mobile number.
  3. Fill in the Application Form:

    • Provide academic details, personal information, and preferred exam center.
  4. Upload Documents:

    • Recent passport-size photograph.
    • Scanned signature.
    • Category certificate (if applicable).
    • PwD certificate (if applicable).
  5. Pay the Application Fee:

    • Use available payment methods (credit/debit card, UPI, or net banking).
  6. Confirm Submission:

    • Review all details carefully before submitting the form. Once submitted, download the confirmation page.

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

  • Entering incorrect personal or academic details.
  • Uploading documents in the wrong format.
  • Missing the application deadline.

NTA UGC NET Exam: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQs About UGC NET / JRF

  1. Can I apply for UGC NET if I’m in my final year of post-graduation?

    • Yes, but you must complete your degree within two years of the result declaration.

  2. Is there an age limit for UGC NET?

    • No age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility; JRF has a maximum age limit of 30 years (with relaxations).

  3. How can I choose my subject for the exam?

    • Choose a subject that matches your post-graduate area of expertise.

  4. What happens if I qualify for both NET and JRF?

    • You qualify for both Assistant Professor positions and research fellowships.

  5. Does the UGC NET exam have negative marking?

    • No, incorrect answers do not carry any negative marking.

Conclusion

Applying for the NTA UGC NET / JRF December 2024 exam is the first step toward achieving academic and research excellence. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria, complete the application accurately, and prepare thoroughly for the exam. With the right strategy and determination, success is within your reach.

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