National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2024. This is a exam for Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor, appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D., and admission to Ph.D. only. The notification was released on and the last date to apply is 31/12/2024. The exam will be held from 16/02/2025 to 28/02/2025 across various cities in India. Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

Exam Overview

Organization National Testing Agency (NTA)
Post Name Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor
Nature of Job Regular
Mode of Exam CBT
Salary Fellowship: Rs. 37,000 (JRF), Rs. 42,000 (SRF) Assistant Professor: As per UGC norms
Applicant Eligible From India
Location Across India (Universities, Colleges, Research Institutions)
Category General/ General-EWS/ OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third gender

Details

S.No. Exam For
1 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor
2 Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
3 Admission to Ph.D. only

Age Eligibility

Post Name Age Limit
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Not more than 30 years as of 01/02/2025
Assistant Professor, Admission to Ph.D. No upper age limit
CategoryRelaxation
OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third gender / WomenUp to 5 years for JRF positions
Ph.D. Degree Holders (Master's Completed by 19/09/1991)5% relaxation in aggregate marks for NET
Research ExperienceUp to 5 years for JRF (Based on research experience in the relevant/related subject of post-graduation degree. Max of five years applies to this relaxation alone)

Exam Fee

Exam Fee
Category Fee (Rs.)
General 1150
General-EWS / OBC-NCL 600
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender 325

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professor / Admission to Ph.D.
  • Master's Degree or equivalent with ≥55% marks (≥50% for reserved categories).
  • Final year/result awaiting Master's candidates can apply provisionally (final result must meet 55%/50% criteria).
  • For Ph.D. admission only: Master's degree completion within one year of NET result.
  • For JRF & other positions: Master's degree completion within two years of NET result.
  • 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's with ≥75% marks (≥70% for reserved) eligible for JRF and Ph.D. admission (as per UGC 2022 regulations).
  • PG diploma approved by the Association of Indian Universities is acceptable for NET.

Selection Process

Steps Process
Entrance Exam
  • Computer Based Test (CBT) - 180 minutes (3 hours)
  • Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Syllabus-based questions
  • Focus: General Aptitude, Subject-specific MCQs & high-level concepts/Application
  • Negative marking applies (refer to point 3.2)
Qualifying Criteria Percentile and subject-based cut-offs. Interview/viva-voce for Ph.D. admission. Ph.D. applicants: NET (70%) & Interview (30%) weightage. Final shortlisting via combined merit score.
Interview/Viva Voce (Ph.D. positions only) Applicable for Ph.D. Admissions. Final ranking based on combined NET score (70% weight) & Viva-voce (30% weight). Viva-voce is for 25 marks and cut-off based on overall ranking. Admission based on combined merit rank (weighted Viva & NET scores). Validity: One year to pursue Ph.D. For 4-year graduate degree holders, the same score applies for Ph.D. or Lectureship. Score determines Ph.D. qualification only; Assistant Professor based on College's experience criteria.

How to Apply

  1. Apply Online through the NTA website.
  2. Register by Email Id & Mobile No.. Note App. no. (Steps as listed at section 6)
  3. Fill Form, add required scanned documents(refer points 6 onwards).
  4. Pay the exam fee online. Take Payment reference / Acknowledgment Receipt (refer Part-IV Section 5.1 for documents).
  5. Download the Confirmation Page after completion & print it (Take a printout). Save App no..

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date 09/12/2024
Online Registration Last Date 30/12/2024
Last Date for Fee Payment 31/12/2024
Correction in Application Form 01/01/2025 to 02/01/2025
City Intimation Slip To be announced
Admit Card Download To be announced
Exam Dates 16/02/2025 to 28/02/2025
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys To be announced
Declaration of Result To be announced

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Notification Click Here or Click Here
Official Website Click Here or Click Here
CSIR HRDG Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the age limit for JRF positions?
    Not more than 30 years as on 01/02/2025 (Relaxations apply for reserved categories and research experience.)
  2. Is there an age limit for applying to Assistant Professor positions?
    No, there's no upper age limit for Assistant Professor positions.
  3. What is the exam pattern?
    CBT mode, 3 parts with multiple-choice questions (MCQ). General Aptitude, Subject-Specific and Concept Application Sections (No breaks, duration 180 Minutes.).
  4. What is the application fee?
    Rs. 1150 for General Category, Rs. 600 for EWS/OBC-NCL and Rs. 325 for SC/ST/PwD/Third gender.