UGC NET 2024 Application Form (December Session) has been released on 20th November 2024. UGC NET (University Grant Commission National Eligibility Test) is conducted every year by the NTA.
Examination is conducted two times annually to determine the eligibility for ‘Assistant Professor’ or ‘Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professor’. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts UGC NET examination on the national level. Interested & eligible candidates are able to apply through online mode. Through this article, we have provided complete details about the UGC NET 2024 exam including i.e. exam dates, admit card, pattern, answer key, result etc.
Application Form Exam Dates Eligibility
UGC NET 2024 Notifications – Application Out (December Session)
UGC NET 2024 Application Form has been released on 20th November 2024 for December Session. Check here for application details.
UGC NET 2024 Exam Date has been announced. It will be held from 1st to 19th January 2025. Check here for exam date details.
Candidates who want to prepare for upcoming exam. Click here to check UGC NET 2025 details.
UGC NET 2024 Result has been declared on 17th October 2024 for June session. Check here for result details.
UGC NET 2024 Subject/ Category Wise Cut Off has been released on 17th October 2024. Check here for cut off details.
UGC has decided to use UGC NET scores for PhD admissions from the academic year 2024-25.Check here for eligibility details.
UGC NET 2024 Overview
| Exam Name | UGC NET 2024 |
| Full form | University Grant Commission National Eligibility Test |
| Level of exam | National level |
| Conducting authority | National Testing Agency |
| Frequency of exam | Two times each year |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Exam mode | OMR Based |
| Purpose of exam | Determine the eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professor in Indian universities & colleges |
UGC NET 2024 Exam Dates
Check below to know the official dates for UGC NET 2024 exam:
December Session:
| Events | Dates 2024 (Dec Session) |
| UGC NET Notification | 20th November 2024 |
| Availability of Online Application | 20th November 2024 |
| Last date to apply online | 10th December 2024 |
| Last date for successful transaction of exam fee | 11th December 2024 |
| Correction window | 12th to 13th December 2024 |
| Exam city slip | – |
| Availability of Admit card | – |
| UGC NET Exam | 1st to 19th January 2025 |
| Release of Answer Key | – |
| Objection period | – |
| Announcement of Results | – |
June Session:
| Events | Dates 2024 |
| UGC NET Notification | 20th April 2024 |
| Availability of Online Application | 20th April 2024 |
| Last date to apply online | 19th May 2024 |
| Last date for successful transaction of exam fee | 20th May 2024 |
| Correction window | 21st to 23rd May 2024 |
| Exam city slip | 12th August 2024 |
| Availability of Admit card | 17th August 2024 |
| UGC NET Exam | 21st August to 4th September 2024 |
| Release of Answer Key | 7th September 2024 |
| Objection period | 7th to 9th September 2024 |
| Announcement of Results | 17th October 2024 |
UGC NET 2024 Application Form
Here we have provided the general details about UGC NET 2024 Application Form with instructions:
- Application form has been released on 20th April 2024 for June session.
- Aspirants must check all the instructions provided by authority before filling the application form.
- Registration form for UGC NET 2024 has been released through online mode. Any offline facility will not be available.
- A candidate must fill one application form, multiple filled application forms will not be received.
- Fill details carefully in the application form including personal, academic, category, choice of exam city etc.
- Upload all necessary scanned documents i.e. coloured or black & white photograph and signature in the specific format.
- Candidates are able to fill their application form till 19th May 2024.
- Authority has also provided the correction facility to the candidates from 21st to 23rd May 2024.
- Download and take printout of the filled application form for future references.
Application Fee:
- Application fee can be paid through online mode, no application fee is received through any other mode.
- Online payment can be done via debit card/ credit card/ net banking or other online payment gateways.
- Fee will is non-refundable once paid.
Below, check the application fee for all categories:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/ Unreserved | Rs. 1150/- |
| General-EWS/ OBC-NCL | Rs. 600/- |
| ST/ SC/ PWD | Rs. 325/- |
How to Apply for UGC NET 2024
- Step 1: Visit the official website (link is given above).
- Step 2: Register yourself by providing email ID and mobile number.
- Step 3: Note down the system generated application number and login.
- Step 4: Fill details carefully in the application form including qualifications, contact, address and other personal details.
- Step 5: Upload required documents in the specific format i.e. photograph, signature, category certificate.
- Step 6: Pay the application fee through online mode. Fee will not be received through any offline mode.
- Step 7: Check and verify all the details and submit application form.
- Step 8: Take printout of the filled-in application form and keep it safe for future references.
UGC NET 2024 Application Correction
Correction facility is provided by the authority from 21st to 23rd May 2024. Candidates are able to correct details using their login details. Candidate who have done any mistake in the application form must edit it during the UGC NET correction window.
Any request for change in the application form is not provided after closer of the correction window. Corrections sent by the candidates through post or any other offline method will not be entertained by the authority.
Correction window is open for some of the particular details, so fill all the details carefully to avoid any kind of rejection of the form.
UGC NET 2024 Eligibility
Candidates must check the below provided eligibility criteria for the UGC NET 2024 exam before applying:
- Qualification: Candidates having Master’s degree or its equivalent from any recognised university/ college will be eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: JRF applying candidates should not be more than 30 years as on the first day of month. There will be 5 years of age relaxation for reserved category candidates i.e. SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PWD/ Third Gender.
- There will be no age limit criteria for assistant professor.
- Marks Criteria: Candidates should secure at least 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ ST/ PWD/ OBC-NCL/ Third Gender) in their qualifying examination.
- Appearing: Final year appearing candidates or whose result is still awaited are also eligible to apply.
UGC NET 2024 Exam Pattern
Check the complete UGC NET Exam Pattern from the given section:
- Exam Mode: UGC NET 2024 exam is being held through OMR Based Mode.
- Type of Questions: Objective type, multiple choice questions will be asked.
- Duration: Examination will be conducted in 3 hours duration.
- Papers: Examination will consist of 2 papers i.e. Paper I & Paper II.
- Total Marks: Question paper will be of total 300 marks.
- Number of Questions: 150 questions will be available in the question paper.
- Language: Question paper medium will be Hindi and English.
- Marking Scheme: 2 marks will be awarded for every correct response.
- Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking for wrong answer.
Candidates can check paper wise marking scheme for UGC NET 2024 below:
| Papers | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Paper I | 50 | 100 |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
UGC NET 2024 Syllabus
UGC NET syllabus is available separately for all the subjects. Authority releases complete UGC NET 2024 syllabus on the website through online mode. Candidates must prepare for the exam as per their subjects.
From the year 2022, a new subject ‘Indian Knowledge System’ was added in the list of subjects. Candidates are able to get complete syllabus in our article whenever it is released. Remember, authorities will not provide a copy of syllabus to any candidate.
UGC NET Preparation Tips
Candidates are advised to check below some basic preparation tips and tricks which will help them to prepare well for the UGC NET 2024 examination:
- To start your preparation go through the exam pattern and syllabus of the exam.
- Select good study material as well as books for better preparation.
- Take a view of previous years question papers, it will help you to know about the sections, marks weightage etc.
- Make a proper time table and follow it on the daily basis.
- Make short notes and don’t forget to work on your weak areas.
- Discuss your topics with your teachers and friends.
- Do not get panic, drink plenty of water during study.
- Avoid last time study and take care of your health.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
UGC NET 2024 Admit Card
Admit card will be made available to download through online mode in December 2024. It has been released on 17th August 2024 for June Session. Hall ticket will be issued on the candidate portal. No admit card will be sent by post to the candidates.
Without the admit card no candidates will be allowed to appear for the examination. NTA will release the exam city slip prior to the admit card. It will be made available on the website through online mode.
Candidates must check the details printed on the UGC NET 2024 admit card i.e. name of the exam centre, shift, time etc. In case of any discrepancy found on admit card or photograph/ signature, candidates must contact to the officials immediately.
Read all the instructions given on the UGC NET hall ticket and follow it on the examination day strictly. Candidates are advised to not carry an unnecessary things on the examination centre i.e. any electronic device, smart watches, bags, foods etc. Candidates are also advised to keep a copy of the admit card safe for further references.
UGC NET 2024 Answer Key
Candidates will be able to download their answer keys fews days after the conduct of exam. It will be released in December 2024 for December Session. Authority has released provisional answer key on 7th September 2024 for June session through online mode.
Answer key will contain correct answers of the questions asked in the examination. Authority will also release question papers and recorded response after 2-3 days of the exam. Provisional answer key will be available through login.
With the help of UGC NET answer key candidates will be able to calculate their estimate scores obtained in the exam. Candidates are also eligible to make objections against the provisional answer key. Candidates will need to pay processing fee of Rs. 200/- per question. This fee will be non-refundable.
After submitting all the challenges, authority will release final UGC NET 2024 answer key to the candidates. Based on the final key, result will be declared by the authority.
UGC NET 2024 Result
UGC NET Result has been declared on 17th October 2024 for June session through online mode. Candidates must check their results via login details i.e. application number or date of birth. Candidates who have appeared in the examination are only eligible to check their results.
Result has been declared based on the final answer key. UGC NET 2024 Result will not be intimated individually to the candidates. There will be no-rechecking/ re-evaluation of the result.
Candidates must check the details carefully printed on the result i.e. name, roll number, subject wise scores, total obtained scored. In case of any discrepancy in details, contact to the officials. Candidates must take a printout of the score card and keep it secure for admission procedure.
UGC NET 2024 Cut Off
Cut off is prepared based on various factors and has been made available through online mode. It has been released by the authority after the announcement of result. It is necessary for the candidates to obtain minimum cut off marks in the exam to be eligible to admission.
UGC NET Cut Off is prepared separately for all category candidates. It has been made available in the PDF format. Candidates who have secured equal or more than cut off marks will be qualified for the admission.
Here candidates can check category wise reservation criteria for UGC NET 2024:
| Category | Reservation |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Schedule Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| OBC/NCL | 27% |
| PWD | 5% |
| General EWS | 10% |
UGC NET 2024 Selection Procedure
Selection for the assistant professor and Junior research fellowship will be done based on the marks secured by the candidates in UGC NET 2024 examination. Candidates will be selected based on their rank scored in the exam and cut off marks.
There no separate procedure will be organised by the authorities for the qualified candidates. For assistant professor top 6% candidates will be shortlisted for determining the eligibility for assistant professor and JRF. Separate merit list will be prepared for those candidates who have qualified for NET JRF.
Universities Accepting UGC NET scores:
- University of Delhi
- ICFAI University, Dehradun
- University of Madras, Chennai
- Zamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
- Assam University, Silchar
- Jiwaji University, Gwalior
- Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya
- University of Allahabad
- University of Calcutta
- National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy
- Shiv Nadar University, NCR
- SRM University, Amravati
- Goa University
- Berhampur University, Orissa
If you have any other queries related to the UGC NET 2024 exam, you can ask us leaving your comment in the comment box below.
Is the 21st August 2024 exam cancelled for ghanshyam college varanasi only or at all centres .
It was cancelled for Dr. Ghanshyam Singh College of Education, Varanasi.
I want to do correction in my application ….. Correction date is over in may month …
Do again after examination authority giving a chance for correction in application …..
No, correction process is completely over now.
Cannot correct the exam centre! Please do something about it.
You are advised to mail or directly contact officials for same.
Please conduct UGC NET exam 2024 on Sunday. It will be convenient for all students . Some are teachers so leave issue will happened . I request to conduct UGC NET 2024 exam on 23’rd of June ( sunday ) instead of 18th of June.
You must contact the exam conducting authority regarding exam related issues.
How to get the syllabus?
You must wait for the authority to release UGC NET syllabus for year 2024.
I had Completed my Master Accounting & finance so what will be my subject
According to your education, you should appear for UGC NET Commerce/ Management/ Economics subject.
Very nice
I have scored 54.65% in MEd, can I apply for NET exam
You must check complete eligibility criteria for UGC NET 2024 here.
When is the last date to apply for UGC NET for December 2024?
UGC NET 2024 application dates & details are yet to be released.
Eduncle institute Best UGC NET Coaching for Preparation?
You can search it through google.
Meri 2nd semester exam June me hogi aur result August me aayega kya me aavedan ka patra hu
Yes, you can.
Hi, I am sangeeta. I am working as a computer science teacher in a school. My current age is 40. I have Master’s degree in computer. Can I apply for the net exam
JRF applying candidates should not be more than 30 years as on the first day of month. There will be 5 years of age relaxation for reserved category candidates i.e. SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PWD/ Third Gender.
When will exam form for fill up??
Official dates are not yet released. Keep checking the website for latest updates.
Jab qualify marks 35.40% hai to phir score card me qualify kyu nhi likha hai
Please tell me
You must ask the authority regarding this query.
When application form fill up
Application form expected to be out soon in January 2024. However, there is no official date is released yet. Keep checking the article to know latest updates about the same.
Hello
Can someone plz tell me is this UGC NETexams for applying PhD as well?
Yes, the examination is conducted two times annually to determine the eligibility for ‘Assistant Professor’ or ‘Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professor’.
Please explain me what is cutoff …I m very confuse about it
You must check UGC NET 2024 cut off here.
Syllabus of psychology net exam
You must wait for the authority to release UGC NET 2024 details.
I am in first semester of final year …am i eligible to apply ugc net 2024 JUNE cycle ?
You must be at last semester to be eligible for UGC NET 2024.
Will Assistant company secretary CS is equivalent to masters degree
Yes, the qualification of a company secretary will now be considered as equivalent to a post graduate degree.
I am now persuing my master’s degree….am I eligible for the UGC NET 2024?
Master’s final year appearing candidates or whose results are awaited will only be eligible to apply.
HI, I have completed BSC and done PGDM in Health care from university affiliated college, am i eligible for NET exam ?
Yes, you are eligible but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
Hi,I m currently residing at Saudi Arabia..can I appear the exam online?? Or I have to come to India to appear the exam offline??
The list of exam cities are always mentioned on information brochure.
I am studying first year M.E computer science and engineering .am I eligible to write UGC NET 2024
Yes, you are eligible but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
I’m studying my 6th year pharm D , so I’m i eligible for writing UGC NET 2024.
Yes, you are eligible but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
Net 2024 ka from kab aayega
We will provide details in article whenever it will be out. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
I have done my masters in 2012 & remained university topper from kurukshetra university. As there is a big break between my study but now I want to fill form of NET exams. Can i go ahead.
You must check and satisfy UGC NET 2024 eligibility criteria before applying here.
Mene master zoology se Kiya Hai to Mera syllabus kya hoga
You must check syllabus details for UGC NET 2024 here.
I am in my last semester of Masters; results will be provided in June of 4th semester. Can I fill for this exam? NET 2024
Yes, final year appearing can also apply if they satisfy all the eligibility norms.
When will be fill up the form of NET/JRF..Is any apply date?
UGC NET 2024 application date is yet to be released.
What’s the syllabus for PhD food and nutrition for batch 2024?
Is there any negative marking in June 24 batch exam?
Complete details regarding UGC NET 2024 is yet to be released.
I am not able to reply to my last comment, so adding new comment. In eligibility criteria it is mentioned there are no age bar criteria. May I know the reason why I am not eligible for this exam?
UGC NET 2024 complete eligibility details is yet to be released officially.
May i know the syllabus of sociology subject
Here is the direct link syllabus to check for UGC NET 2024.
I am working professional having 16 yrs of experience in IT. My age is 39 yrs. Am I eligible for NET exams – Assistant Professor? Wanted to apply for Dec2024 exam.
No, you are not eligible to apply for UGC NET 2024 Exam.
Can graduates apply for it who are going to take admission this year in masters?
Yes, applying candidates are also eligible but one must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
i am pursuing pgdm
am i eligible for ugc net 2024
Yes, you are eligible to apply but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
I am 42 years old
May i eligible for NET exam
No, you are not eligible to apply for UGC NET 2024 Exam.
I had completed pg in the year of 2017
Can I apply
My age is 32
Belongs to sc
You must complete eligibility criteria for UGC NET 2024 here.
December wale NET exam ka registration kab se hoga
Registration is expected to be start soon in September 2023. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
Will there be any NET EXAM this year..i.e in 2023.december??
Yes, examination for December session will be held from 6th to 26th December 2023. For detailed information check here.
Is it completed for the year of 23 December net ugc exam schedule for Assistant professor for phd
No, application form is yet to be released for December session.
Will UGC NET 2024 exam take place in Pune ?
Yes, UGC NET exam is conducted every year in Pune, Maharashtra.
Hello sir/madam, I completed my MBA in ICFAI Dehradun University, with 5.85 CGPA. I am 2009 batch out. So can you please tell me, am I eligible for attending the UGC NET exam.
You must full fill all the eligibility norms to be eligible for exam. Check eligibility here.
Net 2024 ka from kab aayega
Application form is expected to be out soon. Keep checking the article for latest updates.
I have done my masters degree from abroad (MA in fashion and textile designing), I would like to continue my education by pursuing PHD. Please let me know will I be able to attach my degree in the application form as the marking system is different in India and Europe.
You are advised to wait for the authority to released UGC NET 2024 details first.
Chemistry se net ka exam de skte h ki nhi.
Syllabus kya h chemistry ka
Yes, you can take examination as chemistry subject. To know complete syllabus, you can check admission brochure.
UGC NET 2024 Apply Which date?
Any fix date is not yet released to apply.