UGC NET Syllabus 2024 Check Syllabus, Exam Date and Application Process

By Ragini Painkra

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Last Date: 2024-12-10

UGC NET Syllabus 2024

UGC NET Syllabus 2024 -The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the details for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) for December 2024. This exam is crucial for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or to secure Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Check UGC NET Syllabus 2024 below the article.

UGC NET Syllabus 2024 Overview

FeatureDetails
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam NameUGC NET 2024 December
Full FormUniversity Grants Commission National Eligibility Test
Exam LevelNational
FrequencyTwice a year
Mode of ExamOnline – Computer Based Test (CBT)
Language OptionsEnglish and Hindi
Purpose of ExamEligibility for Assistant Professor or JRF
Number of Test Cities239
Official Websiteugcnet.nta.ac.in and nta.ac.in

NTA UGC NET December 2024 Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start DateNovember 19, 2024
Application End DateDecember 11, 2024
Last Date for Fee PaymentDecember 11, 2024 (up to 11:50 PM)
Application Correction WindowDecember 12-13, 2024
Exam DatesJanuary 1-19, 2025
UGC NET December 2024 Admit Card To be Notified
City Intimation Slip To be Notified

NET December 2024 Application Fee Structure

CategoryApplication Fee
General₹1150/-
EWS / OBC₹600/-
SC / ST / PH / Transgender₹325/-
Payment ModeOnline Mode

NTA NET December 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Exam NameQualification
NTA UGC NET Exam December 2024Master’s Degree (Passed/Appearing Final Year) in related subject with:
  • OBC/SC/ST/3rd Gender: 50% marks
  • General/EWS: 55% marks

Age Limit

CriteriaAge Limit
For JRFMax. 30 Years
Assistant ProfessorNo Age Limit
Admission in Ph.DNo Age Limit
Age Limit as on01/01/2025
Age RelaxationExtra as per rules

How to Apply for UGC NET December 2024

The Application Process of includes the following Steps:

  • Read Notification Carefully
  • Gather Required Documents like educational certificates, mark sheets, ID proof, address proof Etc.
  • Prepare Scanned Copies (photo, signature, ID proof, etc.)
  • Fill and Review Application Form
  • Pay Fees and Submit

NTA UGC NET December 2024 Required Documents

  • 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 

Important Links

Download Date Extended NoticeClick Here
Notification PDF LinkDownload Here
Apply Online FormClick Here
Previous Year Question PaperClick Here
Download SyllabusCheck Here
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NTA NET 2024 Exam Details

  • Negative Marking – No
  • Exam Mode – Online Mode (CBT)
  • Number of Papers and Total Marks 
    • Paper 1: 100 Marks
    • Paper 2: 200 Marks
  • Types of Questions – MCQ

UGC NET Syllabus 2024 Details

PaperSyllabus Description
Paper IGeneral teaching/research aptitude, reasoning, and awareness.
Paper IISubject-specific syllabus based on the chosen specializ

UGC NET December 2024 Cut Off 

CategoryMinimum Qualifying Marks (in %) (Paper – I and Paper – II)
General candidates40%
OBC – NCL/PWD/ST/SC candidates35%

UGC NET December 2024 Reservation

CategoryReservation Percentage
Scheduled Caste (SC)15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)7.5%
Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)27%
General-Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)10%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with 40% or more disability5%