The National Testing Agency is set to announce the UGC NET 2024 Notification and application form for the December session soon on its official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. For further information regarding the UGC NET 2024 December session, please see below.
UGC NET 2024 Result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the UGC NET 2024 Notification for the December session on its official website shortly. This notification will also include an updated link for the application form. Notably, starting from December 2024, ‘Ayurveda Biology’ will be added as a new subject to the existing UGC NET exam subjects. The results for the UGC NET 2024 June exam, which took place from August 21 to September 5, 2024, have been announced, allowing candidates to check their scores. The final answer key for the June exam was made available on October 12, 2024. The examination covered 83 subjects across various centers nationwide. Initially, the UGC NET 2024 exam was scheduled for June 18, 2024, but it was canceled the following day due to concerns raised by the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, suggesting potential integrity issues with the exam.
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test , also known as NTA UGC NET, is a prestigious national examination designed to assess the eligibility of candidates for the roles of Assistant Professor or for both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. This exam will cover a total of 83 subjects and will take place in two shifts.
UGC NET 2024 Exam Overview
The candidates can check the overview of the UGC NET exam in the table 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 |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Fees | INR 1,150 for the General category INR 600 for OBCINR 325 for SC/ ST/ PwD |
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 marksPaper-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.ac.in0120-6895200 |
UGC NET Application Form 2024 Now Available at ugcnet.nta.ac.in (December Session)
Candidates can soon start applying for the UGC NET December session. Here’s how to complete the application process for the NTA UGC NET:
- Go to the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Locate and click on the ‘Application form’ link at the bottom of the homepage.
- Select ‘New Registration.’
- Provide the necessary information to complete your registration.
- Fill in the entire application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb), ensuring both are in JPEG format.
- Pay the application fee: General – INR 1150; OBC/EWS – INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/Transgender – INR 325.
- Save and submit your application.
- Download the confirmation page for your records.
UGC NET 2024 Result Released
The results for the UGC NET 2024 have been announced as of October 17, 2024. Candidates can view their results by logging into their accounts on the official website. The result includes the individual scores achieved by each candidate. To download the UGC NET scorecard or result, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website- https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
- Select the link for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test result
- Enter your application number and date of birth
- Input the security pin displayed on the screen
- Hit the submit button
- Your UGC NET result will be displayed
- Download the result and keep it for future reference.
UGC NET 2024 Provisional Answer Key Released
The provisional answer key for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2024 has been published, covering all exams held from August 21 to September 5, 2024, along with the Question Paper and Recorded Responses. Candidates are encouraged to raise objections if they notice any discrepancies in the provisional answer key. Following a review by an expert panel, the final answer key and results will be made available. Here’s how to download the UGC NET answer key:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the link for the UGC NET answer key
- Enter your application number and date of birth
- Input the security pin displayed on the screen
- Hit the submit button
- The UGC NET answer key will be displayed
- Download the answer key and save it for future reference
How to Utilize the UGC NET 2024 Answer Key and Response Sheet
Candidates can leverage their response sheet alongside the answer key to estimate their potential scores in the UGC NET exam. To calculate your scores, follow these steps:
- Compare your response sheet with the answer key
- Mark the correct answers on your response sheet
- Tally the total number of correct answers from Paper 1 and Paper 2
- Multiply the total by 2
- This will give you your total marks for the UGC NET 2024 exam
UGC NET 2024 Reservation Policy
The reservation policy for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Testaligns with the Government of India regulations. As such, seats are reserved in central universities and institutions recognized as universities. The details of the seat reservations are outlined 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) | 2.7 |
General-Economically Weaker Sections (General- EWS) | 10 |
Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40 per cent or more disability | 4 |
UGC NET 2024 Re-Exam June Admit Card Now Available
The NTA has officially released the admit card for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2024 re-exam, scheduled for September 2, 3, and 4. Candidates can access their admit cards exclusively through their login on the official website. This important document includes essential information such as the exam location and timing. To download the UGC NET admit card, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the ‘Download Admit Card for University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test June 2024’ link
- Log in with your ‘Application Number’, ‘Date of Birth’, and ‘Security Pin’
- Download your University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test Admit Card 2024
- Print it out for your records.
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2024 City Intimation Slip Released
The advance city intimation slip for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test exams has been released for all candidates. This slip is essential as it informs candidates of the exam city assigned to them, allowing for necessary travel arrangements. To check your UGC NET city intimation slip, follow these steps:
Visit the official website
Click on the link for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test city intimation slip
Enter your application number and date of birth
Input the security pin displayed on the screen
Hit the submit button
Your city intimation slip will then be displayed on the screen.