The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting for the University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) December 2024. This is a opportunity for Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/or Admission to PhD. The official notification was released on 19 November 2024. The online application process opens on 19/11/2024 and closes on 10/12/2024. The exam will be conducted from 01/01/2025 to 19/01/2025 in various cities across India.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam For | Assistant Professor/JRF/Admission to PhD |
| Mode of Exam | CBT |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Various Cities Across India |
| Category | All Category |
Post Details
| S.No. | Post Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor / JRF |
| 2 | Assistant Professor / Admission to Ph.D. |
| 3 | Admission to Ph.D. Only |
Age Eligibility
| Post Name | Age Criteria |
| JRF | Not more than 30 years as on 01/01/2025 |
| Assistant Professor | No Upper Age Limit |
| Admission to PhD | No Upper Age Limit |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third gender / Women | Up to 5 years |
| Research Experience | Up to 5 years (Max) based on time spent. |
| LLM degree holders | 3 years |
| Armed Forces Personnel | Up to 5 years (Max) based on the Length of service as on 01/01/2025 |
Exam Fee
Exam fee for General/Unreserved candidates is Rs. 1150/- and for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates, the exam fee is Rs. 600/-. For SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender categories, the exam fee is Rs. 325/-. Additionally, there are processing charges by bank/payment gateway.
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| JRF / Assistant Professor / Admission to Ph.D. |
Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in concerned subjects Four-Year undergraduate degree with at least 75% aggregate marks |
| Admission to Ph.D only. | Master's Degree or equivalent exam. (Specific % as per Notification). |
Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Written Exam (CBT) |
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Papers: Two papers, Paper-I (Teaching & Research Aptitude), and Paper-II (Subject specific) Marks: Paper I: 100 Marks & Paper II: 200 Marks. Questions: Paper-I : 50 MCQs & Paper-II: 100 MCQs Duration: 3 hours (180 Minutes) |
| Declaration of Result | Result Declaration: In Percentile form using Normalization and equi-percentile method (In case of Multi Session Papers.) |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website
- Fill out the Online Application Form carefully with correct details
- Pay application fee via online mode and upload all required scanned document images (If applicable)
- Print confirmation page after submission. Keep it for future refrence.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 19/11/2024 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 10/12/2024 |
| Payment Date of Application Fees | 11/12/2024 |
| Correction in the particulars of application | 12/12/2024 to 13/12/2024 |
| Exam Date | 01/01/2025 to 19/01/2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Short Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the eligibility criteria for JRF?Candidates must have a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) or a four-year undergraduate degree with 75% or more marks (with relaxation for some reserved category) . Also they should be not more than 30 years old as on 01/01/2025(some age relaxation also provide based on the some given condition).
- What is the mode of examination?The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only.
- What is the age limit for applying for Assistant Professor through UGC NET?There is no upper age limit for applying for Assistant Professor.
- Is Aadhar card mandatory for applying for UGC NET December 2024?No, Aadhar card is not mandatory. Other valid government identity documents are acceptable.