UGC NET December 2024 Last Date Extended Notification: Apply Now for Assistant Professorship and JRF

UGC NET December 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date for applications for the UGC NET December 2024 cycle. This examination determines eligibility for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Interested candidates can now apply online until December 11, 2024, via the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

UGC NET December 2024 Overview

UGC NET December 2024 Last Date Extended Notification Important Dates

Application Fee

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Marks:
  • General/EWS: 55%
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD: 50%
• Final-year Master’s degree students can also apply.

Age Limit (as of December 1, 2024)

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):
  • Maximum Age: 30 years
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD/ Transgender: 5 years
    • LLM Degree Holders: 3 years
• Assistant Professorship:
  • No upper age limit.

UGC NET December 2024 Exam Pattern

• Duration: 3 hours
• No negative marking for incorrect answers.

How to Apply Online for UGC NET December 2024

1. Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
2. Register: Use a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill out the application form: Enter accurate details.
4. Upload documents:
   • Recent passport-sized photograph.
   • Scanned signature.
5. Pay the application fee: Use online payment methods.
6. Submit and save: Save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

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FAQs

Interesting Facts About UGC NET

1. Purpose: UGC NET is conducted twice a year to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
2. Introduction of NTA: The National Testing Agency (NTA) began conducting the exam in 2018, transitioning from CBSE.
3. Subjects: UGC NET is offered in 84 subjects, catering to a diverse range of academic disciplines.
4. Exam Frequency: The test is held twice a year, in June and December cycles.
5. Success Gateway: UGC NET qualification is a prerequisite for faculty recruitment in Indian universities.

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