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UGC NET Notification 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) published the December session notification for the UGC NET 2024 examination on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in on November 19, 2024. The last date to apply was December 11, 2024 (up to 11:59 PM). The last date to apply for the UGC NET 2024 December session was extended from December 10 to December 11. The December session exam dates for UGC NET 2024 are January 1 to January 19, 2025.
The UGC NET application form 2024 link was activated for registration. The notification was released as a PDF comprising the details of the UGC NET exam such as the registration dates, application process, eligibility, pattern, and more.Â
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Q: Â What is the release date of UGC NET December Notification 2024?
The UGC NET notification for the December 2024 cycle was released along with the application form on November 19, 2024. The UGC NET December 2024 notification released in the form of PDF that comprises the details of the application dates, appllication fee and more. The UGC NET notification is accessible on the official webiste. The candidates can download the official notification by following the steps given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the UGC NET December Cycle 2024 notification link
- The UGC NET December Cycle notification PDF will appear on the screen
- Download the UGC NET December notification and save it for later use
The candidates preparing for the UGC NET exam are advised to regulary visit the Shiksha for the latest updates and notification related to the UGC NET exam.
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Upvote Q: Â What is the last date to apply for UGC NET 2024 December session?
The authority released the UGC NET 2024 December session notification on November 19, 2024. Along with the notification, the UGC NET 2024 application form link was activated at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The last date to apply for the UGC NET 2024 December session was December 11, 2024 (extended), and the last date for submission of the examination fee is December 12, 2024 (up to 11:59 p.m.). Those candidates who wanted to appear for the December session need to fill out the application form until December 11, 2024.
Upvote Q: Â What is the application fees for UGC NET exam?
The application fee for the UGC NET exam varies depending on the category of the candidate and the number of papers they are appearing for. The UGC NET application fees has been listed below for different categories:
a) General : INR 1150
b) EWS, OBC NCL: INR 600
c) SC, ST, PwD, Transgender: INR 325
It is important to note that the application fee for UGC NET is subject to change, and candidates are advised to check the official notification released by the National Testing Agency NTA for the latest information on the application fee. The application fee can be paid online through various modes such as credit card, debit card, net banking, or e-challan. Candidates should note that the application fee is non-refundable, even if the candidate's application is rejected or they do not appear for the exam. Candidates are advised to pay the application fee before the deadline mentioned in the notification, as late fees are generally not accepted.
Upvote Q: Â What are the details mentioned in the UGC NET notification?
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The UGC NET Notification 2024 released on the official website as a PDF for the December session on November 19, 2024. The candidates can download the UGC NET 2024 notification for the December cycle by following the steps given below:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the UGC NET notification linkÂ
- The UGC NET 2024 notification will appear on the screenÂ
- Download the UGC NET notification PDF and save it for later use
UGC NET Dec Cycle Notification PDF: Download HereÂ
UGC NET 2024 December Session Information Bulletin PDF:Â Download HereÂ
UGC NET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGC NET 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
03 Jan '25 - 16 Jan '25 | UGC NET 2024 December Exam Date |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
13 Dec '24 - 14 Dec '24 | UGC NET 2024 December Application Correction Window |
12 Dec '24 | UGC NET 2024 December Last Date Exam Fee |
19 Nov '24 | UGC NET 2024 December Notification |
UGC NET Application Form 2024
Candidates need to fill out the UGC NET application form 2024 in two parts – registration and application. Some of the important documents that candidates need to keep ready themselves before filling up the UGC NET registration and application form include:
- ID card
- Board/university/qualifying degree certificate
- Category/PwD/EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Scanned images of photo and signature
The UGC NET application fee 2024 is INR 1,150 for the General category, INR 600 for the General-EWS/OBC-NCL category, and INR 325 for the C/ST/PwD/Transgender category.
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UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is conducted for two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates have to sit for both papers for a single duration of three hours. UGC NET Paper 1 is common for all candidates. However, UGC NET Paper 2 differs as per the subject chosen by a candidate. The UGC NET 2024 exam will be conducted for a total of 83 subjects.
Check out the major UGC NET exam pattern highlights for reference below:
| Particulars |
UGC NET Paper 1 Highlights |
UGC NET Paper 2Â Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
Online |
| Exam duration |
180 minutes |
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| Type of paper |
Common for all candidates |
Subject-specific questions |
| Total Questions |
50 |
100 |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
MCQs |
| Total marks |
100 |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
+2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
+2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi |
English and Hindi |
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UGC NET Syllabus 2024
UGC NET syllabus is released every year by NTA along with the release of the notification. In UGC NET Paper 1, which is, the General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude, questions are asked from the following subjects/sections:
- Teaching Aptitude
- Research Aptitude
- Comprehension
- Communication
- Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- People, Development and Environment
- Higher Education System
Note: The UGC NET syllabus for Paper 2 differs as per the subject chosen by the candidate.
UGC NET Prep Tips
The candidates preparing for the UGC NET 2024 exam can follow the prep tips given below in the points:
- Start preparing for the exam on post-graduation days
- Follow the syllabus of central universitiesÂ
- Go through the UGC NET syllabus and exam pattern to understand the UGC NET exam better
- Prepare for the UGC NET exam from books
- Take mock tests and practice from previous years' question papersÂ
- Practice for accuracy and time managementÂ
- Take frequent breaks and calm your brain to perform on the exam day
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