NTA UGC NET 2024 December Session Application Details: Let’s ready to prove your power
NTA UGC NET 2024 December Session Application Details: Everything You Need to Know
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the application form for the NTA UGC NET 2024 December session. This post provides a complete guide to the application process, important dates, eligibility, and other crucial details about the exam.
Key Highlights of UGC NET 2024 Application Process
- Exam Name: University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET)
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
- Purpose: To determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/or Assistant Professor roles in Indian universities.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | November 19, 2024 |
| Application Window | November 19 – December 10, 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Submission | December 11, 2024 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | December 12 – December 13, 2024 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Exam Dates | January 1 – January 19, 2025 |
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the Official Website
Go to ugcnet.nta.ac.in and click on the “Fill Application Form UGC NET 2024” button. - Registration
- Enter personal details, including name, date of birth, and contact information.
- Create a secure password and note down the system-generated application number.
- Fill the Application Form
- Provide educational qualifications, exam center preferences, and the subject for the exam.
- Review the form thoroughly before submitting.
- Upload Documents
- Photo (10–200 KB, JPEG format)
- Signature (4–30 KB, JPEG format)
- Pay the Application Fee
- Use debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Fee structure:
- General: ₹1,150
- OBC-NCL/General-EWS: ₹600
- SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325
- Download Confirmation Page
Once payment is successful, download and print the confirmation page.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed or be in the final year of a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject.
Age Limit
- JRF: Maximum 30 years (age relaxation applicable for reserved categories).
- Assistant Professor: No age limit.
Relaxation Criteria
- SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Female candidates: 5 years
- Research scholars and LLM candidates: Up to 5 and 3 years, respectively.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 50 | 100 |
| Paper 2 | 100 | 200 |
- Total Duration: 180 minutes
- No negative marking.
Application Correction
- Corrections can be made to details like educational qualifications, exam center preferences, and personal details (except name, date of birth, and gender for Aadhaar-verified candidates).
- The correction window will be open from December 12 to December 13, 2024.
Common Issues & Solutions
- OTP Not Received: Use a stable internet connection and avoid peak hours.
- Payment Errors: Retry after 72 hours or contact the UGC NET helpdesk with payment proof.
- Image Upload Problems: Ensure the file size and format meet the requirements.
Salary and Opportunities After Qualifying
- JRF Stipend: ₹32,500 initially, increasing to ₹35,000 as SRF.
- Assistant Professor: ₹30,000–₹70,000 in private universities and ₹55,000–₹1,05,000 in government institutions.
Why is the Confirmation Page Important?
The confirmation page serves as proof of successful application. Retain multiple copies for future reference.
For more details, visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Ensure you complete all steps within the deadlines to secure your chance to appear for the UGC NET 2024 December session.
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About NTA
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) with the task of conducting UGC-NET, which is a Test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for ‘Assistant Professor’ as well as ‘Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor’ in Indian Universities and Colleges.The UGC-NET is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode w.e.f. December 2018 onwards.
Awarding of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/ or Eligibility for Assistant Professorship depends on the aggregate performance of the candidate in Paper-I and Paper-II of UGC-NET. The candidates qualifying only for Assistant Professorship are not eligible to be considered for the award of JRF. Candidates who qualify the eligibility test for Assistant Professorship are governed by the rules and regulations of the concerned Universities/Colleges/State Governments, as the case may be for recruitment of Assistant Professor.
UGC-NET is conducted twice every year (June & December). In order to regularize the UGC-NET examination cycle, the National Testing Agency (NTA), with the concurrence of UGC is conducting UGC NET December 2023 in 83 subjects, at selected cities across the country.