UGC NET 2024: December Admit Card, City Intimation Slip, Important Dates, and more

The UGC NET 2024 for the December session will be conducted for 85 subjects from January 1 to 19, 2024. The admit card will be released tentatively in the last week of December 2024 on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. This article will also have a direct link to the admit card, once it is released.

The last date to apply for the UGC NET December session was extended to December 11, 2024. Similarly, the last date to pay the application fee was extended to December 12, 2024. The correction window for the submitted applications was activated from December 13 to 14, 2024 (until 11:50 PM).

Earlier, the NTA released the UGC NET notification along with the application form on November 19, 2024. This article covers everything students need to know about the UGC NET 2024 December session.

Students must note that the authorities have introduced an additional subject, 'Ayurveda Biology', in the UGC NET exam 2024 for the December session and onwards. This article covers detailed information on all the relevant aspects of the UGC NET 2024.

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UGC NET Notification 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET 2024 notification on the official website for the December session. The National Testing Agency (NTA) holds the UGC NET or NTA UGC NET exam twice a year to assess applicants' qualifications for assistant professorships, junior research fellowships, or both in Indian universities and colleges.

Particulars (December Session)	Direct Link
UGC NET City Intimation Slip Notification PDF	Download Here

UGC NET 2024 Exam Date

The UGC NET 2024 exam dates are January 1 to 19 2025 for the December session. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the UGC NET 2024 notification anytime soon. Students are advised to check this page regularly daily to get the latest updates related to the UGC NET 2024 December session.

Earlier, the exam for the June session was scheduled for Jun 16, 2024. Additionally, the conducting body revised the 2024 UGC NET application form's last submission date, which was May 19, 2024. However, applicants must check the complete date list for UGC NET shared below.

UGC NET Exam Date 2024 for December Session

The authorities have recently released the application form on November 19, 2024, on ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Tabulated below are all the important dates for the UGC NET 2024 December session. 

Event	Date
UGC NET Notification 2024 Release Date	November 19, 2024
UGC NET 2024 Application Form Submission Starts	November 19, 2024
UGC NET 2024 Application Form Submission Ends	December 11, 2024 (Extended)
UGC NET 2024 Fee Payment Last Date	December 12, 2024 (Extended)
UGC NET 2024 Application Form Correction Window	December 13 to 14, 2024 (Extended)
UGC NET December Exam Date 2024	January 1 to 19, 2025
UGC NET December 2024 Exam City Intimation Slip	TBA
Release Date of UGC NET 2024 Admit Card	TBA
Availability of UGC NET City Intimation Slip 2024	TBA
Release Date of UGC NET 2024 Provisional Answer Key	TBA
Submission of Challenges Against UGC NET 2024 Provisional Answer Key	TBA
Release Date of UGC NET 2024 Final Answer Key (December cycle)	TBA
Release Date of UGC NET December 2024 Result	TBA
Release Date of UGC NET December 2024 Cutoff	TBA

UGC NET Exam Date 2024 for Jun Session

UGC NET 2024 exam date for the Jun session was conducted on Jun 18, 2024. Tabulated below are all the important dates for the June session.

UGC NET Exam Date 2024 for Jun Session

Events	Dates
Past Events
UGC NET 2024 Notification	Apr 20, 2024
UGC NET 2024 Application Form Date	Apr 20, 2024
Last Date to Submit Online Application Form	May 19, 2024 (till 11:59 PM) (Extended)
Last Date to Pay UGC NET 2024 Application Fee	May 20, 2024 (till 11:59 PM) (Revised)
UGC NET 2024 Application Correction Window	May 21 - 23, 2024 (till 11:59 PM) (Revised)
UGC NET 2024 Exam Date	Jun 18, 2024
Revised Exam Date	Aug 21 - Sep 4, 2024
UGC NET 2024 Re-exam Admit Card	Aug 17, 2024
Exam City Intimation Link Activation	Aug 13, 2024 (Out)
UGC NET 2024 Provisional Answer Key	Sep 11, 2024
Answer Key Challenge Window	Sep 11 - 13, 2024
UGC NET 2024 Final Answer Key	Oct 12, 2024
UGC NET 2024 Exam Result Date	Oct 17, 2024

Read More: UGC NET Exam Dates 2024

UGC NET Application Form 2024 Direct Link

The UGC NET 2024 application form was released on the official website on November 19, 2024, for the December session. The last date to fill out the application form was extended to December 11; however, the fee payment window was activated till December 12, 2024.

Candidates can apply through the direct link tabulated below.

Particulars	Direct Link
UGC NET Application Form 2024	Apply Here

UGC NET Application Fee 2024

UGC NET application fees for different categories are given below. The fees can be paid either online through credit card/debit card/net banking or offline through e-Challan. The following table contains the revised fee structure.

UGC NET 2024 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1150/-
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	INR 650/-
SC/ST/PWD	INR 325/-

Documents Required While Filling UGC NET Application Form 2024

The following documents are required to apply for UGC NET 2024.

• Marks Sheets of Classes 10 and 12
• A scanned file of Photograph and Signature
• A valid Credit/Debit/Net banking for fee payment.

UGC NET Document Upload

When applying for the UGC NET 2024 exam, candidates must upload scanned photographs and signatures. The photograph must be passport-sized recently taken against a white background, and it must be a colored photograph. The signature must be in blue or black ink on white paper.

Following are the document specifications that must be followed when uploading them on UGC NET application form 2024.

UGC NET 2024 Image Specifications

Details	Photograph	Signature
Size	10 KB - 100 KB	4 KB - 30 KB
Format	JPEG	JPEG
Dimensions	3.5 cm x 4.5 cm	3.5 cm x 1.5 cm

UGC NET Application Process

The application process consists of registration, application form filling, uploading documents and paying the fees. All the steps are to be carried out online. Applicants must provide accurate information during the UGC NET 2024 application process. Applicants may be disqualified if any inconsistency is found.

Steps to Apply Online for UGC NET

A step-by-step procedure to apply for 2024 UGC NET is provided below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UGC NET - nta.ac.in
• Step 2: Candidates need to click on the 'Registration of Online Application Form' link under 'Candidate Activity'.
• Step 3: The link will be redirected to a new page. Candidates need to click on the 'New Registration' button if registering for the first time, or enter the required details such as application number, password and security pin and click on the 'Sign in' button if already registered.
• Step 4: Login credentials will be sent to the newly registered mobile number and email ID. Candidates can use these credentials to get the application form.
• Step 5: Fill in the application form with the required details without any mistakes.
• Step 6: Upon filling in the UGC NET application form, candidates need to upload the required documents, i.e., a scanned copy of a passport-sized photograph and signature.
• Step 7: Candidates can then proceed to pay the application fee.
• Step 8: When the payment is successfully done, candidates can take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Read More: UGC NET Registration 2024 

UGC NET Admit Card 2024

UGC NET hall ticket 2024 will be released soon for the December session on the official website. Applicants had to enter the login credentials required to download their UGC NET hall ticket 2024 from the official website.

Particulars	Direct Link
Direct Link for UGC NET Admit Card 2024	TBU

The city intimation slips for the UGC NET 2024 examination will be released for all the exams on the official website. Thus, students need to enter the login credentials required to download their city intimation slip.

A  2024 UGC NET admit card is an important document a candidate must carry to the examination hall. A candidate must bring a government-approved ID card, a photograph, and an admit card. Candidates must have valid admit cards and ID proof to be allowed to take the exam.

Steps to Download UGC NET Admit Card 2024

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download UGC NET hall ticket.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UGC NET.
• Step 2: Candidates need to enter the application number and password.
• Step 3: Candidates need to click on the 'Submit' tab, and the admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 4: Candidates can take the printout of the admit card, and retain it carefully.

Details Mentioned on UGC NET Hall Ticket 2024

UGC NET 2024 admit card contains necessary information about the candidate and the examination. Below are the details mentioned in the admit card.

• Candidate's Name
• Father's Name
• Exam Subject
• Exam Center
• Exam Date and Time
• Candidate's Email ID
• Application Number
• Exam Instructions.

Documents Required Along With UGC NET Admit Card

Candidates will be asked to carry certain documents like a valid photo identity proof with its photocopy, two recent passport-size photographs, along with UGC NET 2024 admit card. The photographs should be the same as those uploaded during the application process. Candidates can bring any of the following documents as photo identity proof.

• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Ration Card
• Permanent Driver's License
• Voter Card

Read More: UGC NET Admit Card 2024

UGC NET 2024 Exam: Time Table

The UGC NET time table 2024 for the December session will be released on the official website. The exam will be held in two shifts: The morning Shift - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Evening Shift - 3:00 PM to 06:00 PM. 

However, candidates can look at the UGC NET 2024 time table for the June session to get an idea for the December session.

Date	Subject Code	Shift I (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)	Subject Code	Shift II (3:00 PM to 06:00 PM)
		Subject Name		Subject Name
Aug 21, 2024	30	English	30	English
	45	Japanese	33	Dogri
	65	Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre	40	Spanish
	88	Electronic Science	41	Russian
		-	42	Persian
			62	Comparative Study of Religions
			102	Hindu Studies
Aug 22, 2024	10	Social Work	14	Public Administration
	12	Home Science	09	Education
	16	Music	-	-
	39	French (French Version)
	46	Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non-Formal Education.
	50	Indian Culture
	60	Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies
	67	Archaeology
Aug 23, 2024	87	Computer Science and Applications	19	Bengali
	-	-	32	Chinese
			43	Rajasthani
			49	Arab Culture and Islamic Studies
			84	Kashmiri
			05	Sociology
Aug 26, 2024	03	Philosophy	20	Hindi
	20	Hindi	23	Oriya
	-	-	34	Nepali
			35	Manipuri
			36	Assamese
			95	Santali
Aug 28, 2024	66	Museology & Conservation	24	Punjabi
	01	Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation /Demography / Development Planning/DevelopmentStudies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics / Development Economics/Business Economics	26	Tamil
	-	-	80	Geography
Aug 29, 2024	18	Maithili	38	Marathi
	29	Arabic	21	Kannada
	37	Gujarati	06	History
	44	German	-	-
	83	Pali
	91	Prakrit
	94	Bodo
	101	Sindhi
	06	History
Aug 29, 2024	07	Anthropology	58	Law
	04	Psychology	25	Sanskrit
	11	Defence and Strategic Studies	-	-
	15	Population Studies
	31	Linguistics
	79	Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art)
	81	Social Medicine & Community Health
	82	Forensic Science
	93	Tourism Administration and Management.
Sep 2, 2024	22	Malayalam	73	Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/SidhantaJyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ NavyaNyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama).
	28	Urdu	17	Management (including Business Admin. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and PersonnelMgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management)
	55	Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / IndustrialRelations/ Labour and Social Welfare / HumanResource Management	47	Physical Education
	68	Criminology	27	Telugu
	70	Tribal and Regional Language/Literature	-	-
	71	Folk Literature
	85	Konkani
	89	Environmental Sciences
	103	Indian Knowledge systems
Sep 3, 2024	08	Commerce	63	Mass Communication and Journalism
	59	Library and Information Science	08	Commerce
	90	Politics including International Relations/InternationalStudies including Defence/Strategic Studies; West Asian Studies; South East Asian Studies; African Studies; South Asian Studies; Soviet Studies; American Studies.	74	Women Studies
	92	Human Rights and Duties	-	-
Sep 4, 2024	02	Political Science	02	Political Science
	72	Comparative Literature	100	Yoga

UGC NET Paper Analysis 2024

UGC NET paper analysis 2024 for the exam scheduled for Jun 18, 2024 shifts 1 and 2 has been shared with the candidates. The analysis will help students understand the level of the question paper and pattern and to prepare accordingly for further shifts.

The paper analysis of UGC NET 2024 has been shared for each shift and exam day. Applicants must check the page to be updated with the latest happenings. Candidates must check the table shared below.

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2024

The basic UGC NET 2024 eligibility criteria for the candidates who want to apply for UGC NET exam is to have completed their master's degree or an equivalent, with a minimum aggregate of 55%. Earlier, the upper age limit for applying for UGC NET JRF was 31 years. It has been reduced by one year, i.e., up to 30 years, as of Jun 1, 2024, for the candidates who belong to the General category.

For the reserved category (SC, ST, OBC), the upper age limit to apply is 35 years, which means a relaxation of 5 years. For more details on UGC NET eligibility criteria 2024, candidates can refer below.

UGC NET Educational Qualification 2024

The educational qualification for UGC NET 2024 is as follows.

• Candidates must have obtained at least 55% marks in their post-graduation or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Students who are in their final year are eligible to appear in the exam.
• Candidates who hold Ph.D. degrees whose post-graduation was completed before the exam date are provided with a relaxation of 5% in minimum marks.

UGC NET Category-Wise Educational Criteria

Category	UGC NET Educational Qualification
General Category	Secured at least 55% marks in master’s degree or equivalent in subjects like Electronic Science, Social Science, Computer Science and Application
SC/ST/OBC	Equivalent in education domains mentioned for the general category
Ph.D. Degree Holders	5% mark relaxation is provided for candidates who have completed the PG program.

Read More: UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2024

UGC NET Age Limit 2024

The age limit criteria for 2024 UGC NET is given below.

Junior Research Fellowship: For candidates belonging to the General category, the upper age limit is 30 years as of Jun 1, 2024.

Assistant Professorship: No upper age limit.

UGC NET 2024 Category-Wise Age Criteria

Posts	Age Limit
Junior Research Fellowship	30 years
Assistant Professor	No Age Limit

UGC NET Exam Centres 2024

UGC NET exam centres 2024 list for the December session will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). However, students can refer to the list of exam centres 2024 given for June sessin.

NTA has canceled the UGC NET exam for the June session, scheduled on Aug 27, 2024, for the Jaipur center. The conducting authority will issue a public notice regarding the re-examination.

Candidates who have submitted the application form on time can check and download the advance exam city intimation slip using their application number and date of birth. Applicants will choose 4 UGC NET exam centres 2024 while filling in the UGC NET application.

The NTA, the UGC NET's conducting authority, ensures that candidates are allotted their preferred exam centres. It cannot be changed once an exam centre is allotted, and seats will be allotted based on availability.

Documents Required at UGC NET Exam Centres

Candidates will have to carry the following documents to the exam hall along with them.

• Admit Card
• Photo ID proof
• A passport-size photo.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024

UGC NET exam pattern 2024 consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can go through the below details regarding the UGC NET 2024 exam pattern.

Paper 1: Paper 1 consists of 50 questions, and candidates should answer all 50 questions. A maximum of 100 marks will be awarded for paper 1 if all the answers are right. The duration of Paper 1 is 60 minutes.

Paper 2: Paper 2 has 100 questions, and all of them are mandatory to be attempted. The marks will be awarded to the applicant out of 100 marks. The maximum time allotted for Paper 2 is 120 minutes, and each question carries 2 marks.

UGC NET 2024 Exam Pattern

Particulars	UGC NET Paper 1	UGC NET Paper 2
Exam Mode	OMR Based
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Type of Paper	50	100
Total Number of Questions	MCQs
Total Marks	100 Marks	200 Marks
Marching Scheme	+2 for Correct Answer 0 for Incorrect Answer
Language	English and Hindi

UGC NET Syllabus 2024

UGC Chairman Jagdish Kumar has informed in a meeting that the UGC NET syllabus 2024 will be revised, and a committee will be framed to exercise smoothly. The updated syllabus will be released soon on the official portal.

UGC NET syllabus 2024 is decided by the National Testing Agency (NTA). UGC NET 2024 will have 2 papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. In addition, NTA has added a new subject 'Hindu Studies' (Subject code 102) to the list of subjects. Candidates must go through the syllabus carefully and prepare well for the examination by covering all the topics mentioned in the syllabus. The subject and marks allotment for papers 1 and 2 are given below.

Paper 1 intends to test the aptitude of the candidates in terms of teaching and research. The questions here will be generic and not core subject-oriented. It will test the candidates' comprehension, reasoning ability, general awareness, and divergent thinking skills. Paper 1 will assess the cognitive skills of the candidates. Paper 2 will be subject-oriented, and it will test the core subject knowledge of the candidates.

There are almost 82 subjects for the candidates to choose from, per the UGC NET syllabus 2024. Here are the subject-wise syllabi for UGC NET Paper 2 2024:

• Sociology
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Physics
• Management
• Law
• History
• Geography
• English
• Economics
• Commerce

UGC NET Reference Books 2024

One of the best ways for candidates to prepare well for examinations is to thoroughly read reference books and practice them. To help with UGC NET 2024 exam preparation, candidates can go through the below-mentioned books, which can be of help to ace the exams.

UGC NET Reference Books for Paper 1 2024

The reference books for UGC NET 2024 paper 1 are as follows.

• CBSE UGC NET/SET/JRF – Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude by KVS Madaan
• Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I by M. Gagan and Sajit Kumar
• UGC NET/SET Paper 1 by McGraw Hill Education
• UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude by Arihant Experts
• CBSE UGC-NET: Teaching and Research Aptitude-JRF and Assistant Professor Exam Guide (for Paper-I) (CBSE UGC (NET) JRF & Asstt. Professor Exam) by Dr M.S. Ansari & RPH Editorial Board
• UGC-NET (Paper-I) 50 Practice Papers (Solved) by Ramesh Publishing House
• UGC NET/SET (JRF & LS) 14 Years' Solved Papers Teaching and Research Aptitude Paper-I

UGC NET Reference Books for Paper 2 2024

UGC NET 2024 recommended books for paper 2 are below.

• Political Science: Trueman's UGC NET Political Science by KA Babu and Sajit Kumar
• Philosophy: Trueman's UGC NET Philosophy by A.M. Tripathi
• Sociology: Trueman's UGC NET Sociology by S.Hussain
• Commerce: Trueman's UGC NET Commerce by Parveen Kataria, Anshu Kataria and M. Shivani
• Education: Trueman's UGC NET Education by GaganManocha
• English: UGC NET/SET (JRF & LS) English Literature Paper II & III by Arihant Experts (Author),‎ Third (Editor)

Must Read: UGC NET Books 2024

UGC NET Preparation Tips 2024

Applicants should remember the following things while preparing for UGC NET 2024. Candidates can find help on how to crack UGC NET Exam 2024 & by following the tips below.

• Time Management: Time management is the key to success. Aspirants will have to write two papers to plan their course of action, dividing time for each question. Also, spend only a little time on one question, which may reduce your chances of covering the rest.
• Analyze Previous Years' Question Papers: Solve previous years' papers and mock papers for UGC NET. This will give you an idea of how the questions in the exam will be framed. Changes in the question papers can be well predicted over the years if practised diligently.
• Use of Flashcards. To enhance memory retention, you can use flashcards. Preparing these for the important concepts that are hard to memorize can be very useful. You can paste them on a wall to take your preparation to the next level.

UGC NET Answer Key 2024

UGC NET provisional answer key for the exams conducted between August 25 and September 5 has been released at the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the 2024 UGC NET Jun session exam from August 21 - September 5, 2024 in various cities across India. Moreover, the authority will soon announce the official release date of the answer key.

However, students must note that for now the unofficial answer key and question paper for shifts 1 and 2 has been released. The link for the same is shared in the table below. Candidates must check the table shared.

Particulars	Direct Link
UGC NET Shift 1 Paper 1 Unofficial Answer Key 2024	Download Here
UGC NET Shift 2 Paper 1 Unofficial Answer Key 2024	Download Here

Steps to Download UGC NET Answer Key

Steps to download UGC NET answer key 2024 for the exam are given below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website - ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Step 2: On the left-hand side of the homepage, locate the Current Events column.
• Step 3: Find the link to the Answer Keys for UGC NET Dec 2024.
• Step 4: Click on the link.
• Step 5: candidates will be redirected to a single PDF file that contains the final answers to UGC NET question papers of all 82 subjects.

UGC NET Result 2024

The official website will activate the UGC NET 2024 link to download the result, e-certificate, and JRF letter. Students who qualify for the UGC NET exam will be eligible for JRF and receive the award letter. Applicants must provide their application number, date of birth, and the security verification captcha code to download the certificate and letter. However, the official date for the same is yet to be announced.

The UGC NET result 2024 for the Jun session will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can view the result on the official website using their registered login credentials. The result card will not be mailed or sent to the candidate by post.

Steps to Download UGC NET Result

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download their UGC NET 2024 result.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on the link of the UGC NET result 2024.
• Step 3: Enter the application number along with your password, and then log in.
• Step 4: The result card will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 5: Take a printout of the result card for future use.

Details Mentioned on UGC NET Scorecard

Candidates can check with the below information, which will be available in UGC NET scorecard 2024.

• Candidate's Name
• Hall Ticket Number
• Rank Scored
• Name of the subject or course
• Marks obtained in each paper
• Total Marks
• Percentage Secured.

Read More: UGC NET Score Card 2024

UGC NET Cut Off 2024

After the results are announced, NTA will release the category-wise UGC NET cut off marks for the December session. Candidates can visit the official website to check the subject-wise cut off marks for different categories. For the General category, the minimum UGC NET qualifying marks for UGC NET 2023 is 40%, whereas for the reserved category, it is 35%.

They must note that the cut off marks depend on various factors like the number of vacancies available, the difficulty level of the examination, the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, etc.

The conducting authority, the NTA, decides UGC NET 2024 cut off marks. The cut off is the minimum qualifying marks a candidate must score to be eligible for Lectureship (LS) and Fellowship (JRF). A separate cut off list is prepared for category-wise eligibility and subject-wise eligibility.

UGC NET 2024 Cut Off

Category	Minimum Cut Off Marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2)
General/EWS	40% (120 marks)
OBC/SC/ST/PwD	35% (105 marks)

UGC NET Counselling 2024

After declaring the UGC NET results 2024, the conducting authority will announce the counselling dates on the official website. UGC NET 2024 Counselling is only for the candidates who clear the examination. Candidates must have all their original documents ready for the procedure.

Candidates must follow the schedule and instructions given out by the conducting body. The counselling process will include document verification after the seat allotment. Before counselling, candidates must research which course and college they want to choose.

Considering the candidate's score and the previous year's cut-off will help decide the course and college that can be expected. However, the official schedule will be shared once it is released.

UGC NET Selection Process

Candidates who score qualifying marks and are eligible for a Lectureship (LS) or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) under 2024 UGC NET will be called for counselling. During counselling, candidates will be allotted to the postings they have applied for only if deemed eligible.

UGC NET Exam 2024

The full form of UGC NET is the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test. It is a national-level entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) biannually, on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC), to provide admission to an eligible candidate for the posts of Lecturer (LS) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in various colleges or universities across the nation.

UGC NET 2024 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	UGC NET
Full Form	University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test
Exam Level	National Level
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Courses Offered	Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship (LS)
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Languages	English or Hindi
UGC NET Exam Duration	Paper 1 - 90 Minutes Paper 2 - 90 Minutes
UGC NET Official Website	ugcnet.nta.nic.in
UGC NET Helpline Number	8076535482 / 7703859909

Candidates who acquire Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are eligible to pursue research in the subject of their post-graduation or a related subject. The number of seats available varies every year based on the requirements of the universities. UGC validates and inspects the universities in India before finalizing vacant positions.

The performance of the candidates in both the papers of UGC NET 2024 will be accounted for by awarding a JRF and eligibility for Lectureship (LS). Candidates qualifying exclusively for Lectureship (LS) will not be considered for JRF.

Fellowship is offered only to the candidates who qualify for the JRF mark. This will be provided by UGC or other institutions under various schemes. A monthly stipend of INR 25,000/- is provided during the period of research. The validity period of this offer is 2 years from the date of the issue of the JRF Letter.

UGC NET Contact Details 2024

In case of queries or doubts, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details for the UGC NET 2024.

Address:
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi, Pin:110 002, India.

Helpline Number: 8076535482 / 7703859909

Official Website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in