UGC NET 2024 Exam on August 26 Deferred Due To Janmashtami; Check Revised Date Here

UGC NET 2024 Exam on August 26 Deferred Due To Janmashtami; Check Revised Date Here

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The UGC NET June 2024 exam scheduled for August 26 has been postponed due to Janmashtami. The rest of the schedule remains unchanged. Check new UGC NET 2024 exam date here

UGC NET 2024 Exam Deferred Due To Janmashtami

UGC NET 2024 Exam Deferred Due To Janmashtami

UGC NET 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2024 exam set to be conducted on August 26 on account of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. As per the revised schedule, the UGC NET 2024 will now be held on August 27. The remaining exam dates remain unchanged. They will be conducted as per schedule between August 21 and September 4, 2024.

The official notice pdf reads, "The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct UGC – NET June 2024 Examination in Computer Based Test (CBT), mode for 83 subjects at different cities across the country during 21st August 2024 - 04th September 2024. On account of Shri Krishna Janmashtami on 26th August 2024, National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to reschedule the Examination of 26th August 2024."

UGC NET 2024 Exam Date

Candidates can check the table to know the revised schedule of UGC NET June exam:

Date

Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)

Shift 2 (3 to 6 PM)

August 21

English, Japanese, Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre, Electronic Science

English, Dogri, Spanish, Russian, Persian, Comparative Study of Religions, Hindu studies

August 22

Social Work, Home Science, Music, French (French Version), Adult Education/Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non-Formal Education, Indian Culture, Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies and Archaeology

Public Administration, Education

August 23

Computer Science and Applications

Bengali, Chinese, Rajasthani, Arab Culture and Islamic Studies, Kashmiri, Sociology

August 27 (Revised)

Philosophy, Hindi

Hindi, Oriya, Nepali, Manipuri, Assamese, Santali

August 28

Museology & Conservation, Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics / Development Economics/Business Economics

Punjabi, Tamil , Geography

August 29

Maithili, Arabic, Gujarati, German, Pali, Prakrit, Bodo, Sindhi, History

Marathi, Kannada, History

August 30

Anthropology, Psychology, Defence and Strategic Studie, Population Studies, Linguistics, Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture

Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art), Social Medicine & Community Health, Forensic Science, Tourism Administration and Management.

Law, Sanskrit

September 2

Malayalam, Urdu , Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management, Criminology, Tribal and Regional Language/Literature, Folk Literature, Konkani, Environmental Sciences, Indian Knowledge Systems

Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama), Management (including Business Admn.Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management), Physical Education, Telugu

September 3

Commerce , Library and Information Science , Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies; West Asian Studies; South East Asian Studies; African Studies; South Asian Studies; Soviet Studies; American Studies, Human Rights and Duties

Mass Communication and Journalism, Commerce, Women Studies

September 4

Political Science, Comparative Literature

Political Science, Yoga

UGC NET 2024 Notice

Candidates can the image of UGC NET 2024 revised date notice

Revised UGC NET 2024 Exam Date

Revised UGC NET 2024 Exam Date

UGC-NET is a computer-based test (CBT) held for three hours. The exam includes 50 questions in Paper I and 100 questions in Paper II, each carrying two marks. Paper I assesses the candidate's reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness, while Paper II focuses on the subject chosen by the candidate.

Q:   When was the UGC NET June 2024 notification be released?

A:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET notification for the June cycle 2024 on April 20, 2024. The NTA NET notification was released  as a PDF that comprises the details of the UGC NET June cycle like application dates, syllabus, eligibility, and more. The steps to download the notification are given below:

  • Go to the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
  • Click on the UGC NET June Notification 2024 link 
  • The UGC NET notification PDF will appear on the screen 
  • Download the PDF and save it for later use

Q:   What is the release date of UGC NET December Notification 2024?

A:

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.

Q:   What is the exam shift timing for UGC NET exam?

A:

The UGC NET exam is conducted in two shifts morning and evening. The NTA (National Testing Agency) provides 541 exam centres across India in several districts for the candidates. The exam shift timing of the UGC NET 2024 exam is as follows: a) First Shift - 9.00 am to 12.00 pm b) Second Shift: 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm The candidates are advised to report to the exam centre 30 minutes before the GATE closing time to avoid any mishap at the exam centre. At the exa centre the candidates can bring a transparent water bottle, and ballpoint pen along with two photographs and photo identity proof.

Q:   What are the exam day guideline for UGC NET?

A:

The candidates who are going to appear for the UGC NET 2024 exam must check the exam day guidelines:

  • Candidates must reach the test centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card;
  • Candidates should read the instructions on the admit card carefully and follow them during the exam.
  • No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card and photo ID proof.
  • Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre after 9.00 am in the first shift and after 2.30 pm in the second shift.
  • Candidates should report at the exam room at the centres by 9.15 am in the first shift and by 2.45 pm in the second shift.
  • Candidates must not leave the UGC NET exam hall before the paper ends.
  • On completion of the paper, candidates must wait for the instructions from the invigilator and must not right away get up from their seat to leave the exam hall.
  • Candidates wearing special attire such as burqa, hijab, turban, etc. must reach the exam centre early for thorough checking.
  • Candidates should sit on the seat indicating their roll numbers only. The candidature will stand cancelled if candidates change their room or seat on their own.
  • Candidates must ensure that the UGC NET question paper 2023 available on the computer is as per their opted subject. In case otherwise, candidates must bring the same to the notice of the invigilator.
  • Calculations and rough work are to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the centres.
  • No candidate should involve in any unfair practices during the exam.

Q:   Is there any dress code for UGC NET exam?

A:

There is no recommended dress code by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and Univeristy Grants Commission (UGC) in order to appear for the UGC NET. However, the candidates takig the exam are advised to do the following thing before appearing for the exam:

  • Attire: Candidates should not wear shoes or footwear with thick soles. Also, candidates must not wear clothes with large buttons to the test centre.  
  • Personal belongings: Candidates should not carry any personal belongings such as mobile phones, purses or electronic devices such as calculators inside the test centre. Exam authority will not be responsible for the safe keep of the personal belongings of candidates.

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