UGC NET 2024: City Slip OUT, Admit Card, Exam Dates (Jan 3 to 16, 2025), Syllabus & Analysis

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET 2024 Dec City Intimation Slip for the exam that will be held on January 3, 2025. The UGC NET 2024 Dec exam will be conducted from January 3 to January 16, 2025. Admit card is expected to be released soon. Candidates can check below the whole UGC NET 2024 Dec exam schedule, subject- and date-wise, city slip link, etc. Check below for more details about the UGC NET 2024 December session.

UGC NET 2024 December: The authority released the UGC NET 2024 City Slip for the exam scheduled on January 3, 2025 at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The UGC NET 2024 December session exam will be held from January 3 to January 16, 2025. Now, the UGC NET 2024 examination for the December session will be conducted from January 3 to January 16, 2025. The detailed schedule of the UGC NET 2024 Dec examination is available on the official website as well as here. The UGC NET 2024 Dec session admit card will be released soon. The correction facility was available on December 13 and December 14, 2024. The UGC NET 2024 fee pament last date was December 12, 2024. The December session UGC NET 2024 application form was available from November 19 to December 11, 2024 (Upto 11:59 P.M.). The UGC NET 2024 December Notification was released on November 19, 2024, at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. 

The authority introduced 'Ayurveda Biology' as an additional subject in the UGC NET exam from December 2024 onwards to the existing list of subjects of UGC NET. The UGC NET 2024 June Result for the exam conducted from August 21 to September 5, 2024 was declared. The UGC NET 2024 result was released, candidates could check scores.   

Candidates can check below for the latest updates regarding the UGC NET 2024 exam, including the result, cutoff, syllabus, exam pattern, books to revise, analysis, and more. 

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University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) or NTA UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges. The UGC NET will be held for a total of 83 subjects in two shifts.

UGC NET 2024 Exam Overview 

The candidates can check the overview of the UGC NET exam in the table below:

UGC NET 2024 Dec City Intimation Slip OUT

The UGC NET advance city intimation slip has been published for the exam that will be held on January 3, 2025. For rest of the exams, it will be issued later. The city intimation slip helps the candidates to know the exam city allotted for the exam to the candidate. Knowing the exam city helps the candidate to make travel arrangements if needed to the exam city. The steps to check the UGC NET City intimation slip are given below:

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the UGC NET city intimation slip link 
• Fill out the details- application number and date of birth 
• Fill out the security pin as shown on the screen 
• Click on the submit button 
• The city intimation slip will appear on the screen 

Direct link for UGC NET 2024 December City Slip: https://ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in/advancecityintimationslip/index

Note: The candidate must not mistake the UGC NET city slip for the UGC NET hall ticket/admit card. The city slip can only give information about the exam city in advance. 

UGC NET 2024 December Exam Admit Card SOON

The NTA will release the UGC NET 2024 admit card for the December session exam that will be conducted from January 3 to January 16, 2025. It is accessible only through the candidate's login on the official website. The admit card comprises the details like exam venue, shift timing, etc. The candidates can download the UGC NET admit card by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official website 

• Click on the ‘Download Admit Card for UGC-NET December 2024' link

• Log in using the 'Application Number', 'Date of Birth', and 'Security Pin'

• Download the UGC NET Admit Card 2024

• Take the printout for future use

Direct Link to download the UGC NET 2024 Dec admit card: To be updated here

UGC NET December Exam Schedule 2024 

Candidates can check below the detailed UGC NET 2024 Exam December timetable.

UGC NET 2024 Dec Exam Schedule PDF: Download Here 

UGC NET Application Form 2024 at ugcnet.nta.ac.in (December Session)

The candidates could apply for the UGC NET December session.The steps to apply for the NTA UGC NET are given below:

• Visit the website- ugcnet.nta.ac.in

• Click on the ‘Application form’ link mentioned at the bottom of the home page

• Click on the ‘New Registration’

• Enter the required details and complete the registration

• Fill out the complete application form

• Upload scanned pictures of passport size photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb). Both images should be in JPEG format

• Pay the UGC NET application fee (Gen - INR 1150; OBC/EWS - INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 325)

• Save and submit the form

• Download the confirmation page

UGC NET Dec Cycle Notification PDF: Download Here 

UGC NET December Exam Date 2024 OUT

The NTA released the exam date for the UGC NET December cycle exam on the official website-ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The candidates can check the UGC NET exam date 2024 in the table below:

UGC NET 2024 Application Correction Window 

The candidates who wanted to edit their UGC NET December application form December 13 to December 14, 2024. The steps to make corrections to the NTA NET application form are given below:

• Visit the official website- ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
• Click the ‘Correction Window of Online Application form …’ link
• Login using the application number, password, and security pin
• Click on the ‘Correction in application form’ link
• Read the instructions and click on the agreement box
• Make the required corrections
• Pay the additional fee, if any
• Save and submit the form

Changes Allowed in UGC NET Application Form 2024 

The candidates can edit certain sections of the UGC NET application form. The changes which are not allowed in the UGC NET application form are given below:

UGC NET 2024 Application Fee

The UGC NET application is divided into categories. The aspirants can check the category-wise application fees for the UGC NET 2024 exam has been given below in the table:

UGC NET 2024 Application Pre Requisites

The candidates who are willing to fill out the UGC NET online form 2024 for the upcoming exam must know the prerequisites of the application to avoid any hassle while filling out the application form:

• Copy of Board/ University Certificate for Name, Mother's Name, Father's Name, etc. 
• Identification Card
• Degree Certificate or last semester result
• Active Email ID and Mobile Number
• Four cities and choice of centres 
• Code of subject 
• Category certificate, PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned photograph and signature 

UGC NET 2024 Photo & Signature: Resize

The dimensions and the size for the UGC NET photo and signature have been given below for the candidate's ease:

• UGC NET photo size and dimensions: The photograph must be in the dimension of 3.5cm x 4.5 cm and between 10kb to 200kb in JPG/JPEG format
• UGC NET signature size: The signature must be in JPG/JPEG 4 kb to 30 kb size

UGC NET 2024 Application Challenges & Solutions

Candidates face challenges while filling out the application every year. Some of the challenges and solutions to them are given below:

Challenges While Filling UGC NET Application

The aspirants can check the challenges that can be faced by the candidates while filling out the UGC NET 2024 application form: 

• OTP problem: After filling out the personal details candidates are not getting the OTP and automated registration number. 
• Automatic Change in the Application Form After Submission: The particulars filled in by the candidates are automatically changed after the submission of the application form. 
• Uploading Photograph & Signature: The aspirants are facing problems while uploading their photographs and signatures after multiple attempts. 
• Multiple Payments: The candidates are facing while making payments for the UGC NET application.

Solution for UGC NET Application Form Challenges

The candidates can check the solutions for the challenges that the candidates are facing while filling out the UGC NET 2024 application form below:

• Check Internet Speed: As more than 8 lakhs (approx) are trying to complete the application form at once, the candidates are facing a server crash. The candidates are advised to use fast internet or wait for a few days to fill out the application form. 
• Change in Application Particulars: The candidates are advised to check the application form thoroughly before submitting the application form. If the candidates have submitted the application form, they have to wait for the application correction window to make corrections to the application form. 
• Photograph & Signature: The candidates are advised to check the dimensions and the size of the photograph and Signature before uploading it as the the platform accepts the photograph and signature in a given range of sizes and formats. If the size and format are correct then the candidates are advised to wait for some time as it will be a server error due to the slow speed of the Internet or a server crash due to high traffic.
• Multiple Payment: The candidates are advised to make various payments for the UGC NET 2024 application form. Once the payment is done, keep the payment receipt by your bank and wait for 72 hours. If the payment status is not successful within the time limit, then mail the problem to the UGC NET help desk explaining the problem in brief, and attach the payment receipt by your bank in the mail.

UGC NET 2024 Eligibility

The candidates must check their UGC NET eligibility to appear for the exam as those who will not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the UGC NET exam will not be able to take the exam. The eligibility criteria have been categorised into three parts: i) Nationality ii) Educational Eligibility and iii) Age Limit. Check the eligibility for the UGC NET below:

UGC NET 2024 Nationality Eligibility

Nationality plays an important role as an eligibility criterion for the UGC NET exam as only Indian citizens can take part in the UGC NET exam. Citizens from other countries cannot apply for the UGC NET exam. However, candidates who are residing in other countries but are citizens of India can apply for the exam. It is important to prove Indian citizenship for the candidates who are residing in other countries with proper documentation. 

Also Read: UGC NET EWS Certificate

UGC NET Educational Eligibility 2024

Candidates who possess a master's degree can apply for the UGC NET exam. Check the complete educational qualification details below:

• Candidates should have completed their post-graduation from a UGC-recognised college/university

• A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates

• Candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2002, are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam'

Also Read: UGC NET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024

UGC NET 2024 Age Limit As Of 1/06/2024

There is no upper age limit to appear for the UGC NET professorship exam, whereas, for the post of JRF (Junior Research Fellowship), the candidates must be below or equal to 30 years of age. However, the candidates must fulfill other criteria to appear for the UGC NET exam. The details of the age limit criteria are given below:

• Candidates should not be more than 30 years of age to be eligible for NTA NET JRF as of June 1, 2024
• There is no age restriction to applying for the post of Assistant Professor

• A relaxation of five years in age criteria is given to reserved category candidates

UGC NET 2024 Result 

The NTA will release the UGC NET 2024 December session result on the official website. The UGC NET result 2024 for the June session was released on October 17, 2024. The UGC NET 2024 result can be accessed through the candidate's login on the oficial website. The result comprises the individual score secured by the candidate. The candidates can download the UGC NET scorecard/result by following the steps given below:

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the UGC NET result link 
• Fill out the application number and date of birth
• Fill out the security pin as shown on the screen 
• Click on the submit button 
• The UGC NET result will appear on the screen 
• Download the result and save it for later use

Direct Link for the UGC NET 2024 December Result: to be notified

Direct Link for the UGC NET 2024 June Result: https://ugcnet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/scorecard/ugc-final-score-card2024

UGC NET 2024 Cut-Off 

The NTA/UGC released the cut-off marks for the UGC NET exam along with the release of the UGC NET result for the June session. The cut-off is released as PDFs that comprise the percentile-wise and percentage-wise cut-off marks for the various subjects.

 UGC NET 2024 Cutoff PDF: Download Here

The candidates can check the previous year's cut-off PDF through the link given below;

Direct Link for the UGC NET Cut-Off: Click Here

UGC NET 2024 Final Answer Key 

The authority released the UGC NET 2024 June Final Answer Key on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. After reviewing all the objections the NTA considered issued the UGC NET Final Answer Key 2024 for the June session.

Direct Link to check: UGC NET 2024 June Final Answer Key

UGC NET 2024 Provisional Answer Key 

The authority released the UGC NET 2024 provisional answer key for all the June session exams conducted from August 21 to September 5, 2024 along with the Question Paper with Recorded Responses. The NTA invites objections against the UGC NET provisional answer key if the candidates find any discrepancy in the answer key. After the scrutiny of the objection by the expert panel, the final answer key and result are released. The steps to download the UGC NET answer key are given below:

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the UGC NET answer key link 
• Fill out the application number and date of birth
• Fill out the security pin as shown on the screen 
• Click on the submit button 
• The UGC NET answer key will appear on the screen 
• Download the answer key and save it for later use. 

How to Use UGC NET 2024 Answer Key and Response Sheet 

The candidates can use their response sheet and the answer key to calculate their probable scores secured in the UGC NET exam. The aspirants can calculate their scores by following the steps given below 

• Compare the response sheet with the answer key 
• Mark the correct answers in the response sheet 
• Count the total number of correct answers in Paper 1 and Paper 2
• Multiply the total number by 2 
• The result will be the total marks secured in the UGC NTE 2024 exam

UGC NET 2024 Reservation Policy

The reservation policy applicable to the UGC NET is as per the Government of India rule. Accordingly, the seats are reserved in the central universities and institutes which are deemed to be universities. The reservation of seats is given below:

UGC NET June Re Exam Schedule 2024 

Candidates can check below the detailed UGC NET 2024 Re-Exam June timetable.

 UGC NET 2024 Re-Exam Date & Schedule PDF: Click Here

UGC NET 2024 Re-Exam revised schedule PDF: Click Here 

UGC NET 2024 Shift Wise Re-Exam Schedule

The UGC NET June exam 2024 will be conducted between August 21, 2024 and September 4, 2024. The re-schedule dates and shift timing will be released soon on the official website.The candidates can check the previous shift-wise UGC NET exam schedule for the in the table below:

UGC NET 2024 Exam Pattern 

UGC NET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. As per the prescribed UGC NET 2024 exam pattern, both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in offline mode. Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Have a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2024 below.

Also Read: How to prepare for UGC NET in 1 month?

UGC NET 2024 Latest Update: NTA NET Scores for PhD

NTA and UGC updated the guidelines for the UGC NET exam from the June cycle exam. The candidates appearing in the exam can check the latest updates by the Agency and Commission below:

• The UGC NET 2024 exam will be conducted in online for both papers. The CBT mode will be discontinued from the NTA UGC NET June cycle 2024
• The normalisation of the UGC NET marks will be discontinued from the NTA UGC NET June cycle 2024
• The UG candidates with four-year UG courses can apply for the UGC NET JRF exam and the candidates who will secure 75% marks can enroll themselves in PhD
• The UGC NET marks can be used for admission in PhD and no more separate entrance exams will be conducted by the universities for admission in PhD. The UGC NET marks will be categorised into three sections:
  • Category 1:  Candidates qualified with JRF will be eligible for the Junior Research Fellowship, Appointment as Assistant Professors, and Enrollment as PhD scholar. 
  • Category 2: Candidates qualified for UGC NET will be eligible for Assistant Professorship and admission as PhD scholar 
  • Category 3: Based on the marks obtained by the candidates, the candidates will be allowed in the universities as a  PhD scholar

Note: The candidates from Category 2 & 3 will have to go through an interview by the Universities to enroll as a PhD scholar. 70 per cent weightage will be given to the NET score and 30 per cent marks will be based on the interview. 

UGC NET 2024 Syllabus

The UGC prescribes the syllabus of the UGC NET exam. The syllabus for the exam is divided into parts- Paper 1 and Paper 2.  Paper 1 is a general paper which is equivalent for every candidate. It comprises questions from the quantitative, research, teaching aptitude, and more. On the other hand, UGC NET Paper 2 is subject-specific and it comprises questions from the subject that was chosen by the candidate while filling out the UGC NET application form. 

UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus 2024

The UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus has been given below for the candidates who are willing to appear for the UGC NET 2024 exam. Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 units that hold a total weightage of 100 marks:

• Teaching Aptitude
  • Teaching: Concept, Objectives, Levels of teaching, Characteristics, and requirements.
  • Learner’s characteristics: Adolescent and adult learners, Individual differences.
  • Factors affecting teaching: Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, Institution.
  • Methods of teaching in higher learning institutions: Teacher-centered vs. Learner-centered, offline vs. online methods.
  • Teaching Support System: Traditional, Modern, and ICT-based.
  • Evaluation Systems: Elements, Types, Evaluation in Choice Based Credit System, Computer-based Testing, Innovations
• Research Aptitude

• • Research: Meaning, Types, Characteristics, Positivism, Post-positivist approach.
  • Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative, Quantitative.
  • Steps of Research.
  • Thesis and Article writing: Format, referencing.
  • Application of ICT in research.
  • Research ethics

• Comprehension

• • Questions based on a given passage

• Communication

• • Communication: Meaning, types, characteristics.
  • Effective communication: Verbal, Non-verbal, Intercultural, group communications, Classroom Communication.
  • Barriers to Effective Communication.
  • Mass-Media and Society.

• Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude

• • Types of Reasoning.
  • Number series, Letter series, Codes, Relationships.
  • Mathematical Aptitude: Fraction, Time and Distance, Ratio, Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest, Discounting, Averages.

• Logical Reasoning

• • Structure of Arguments.
  • Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.
  • Venn Diagram.
  • Indian Logic

• Data Interpretation
  • Sources, Acquisition, Classification of Data.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
  • Graphical Representation
  • Data and Governance
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• • ICT: General Abbreviations.
  • Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing.
  • Digital Initiatives in Higher Education.
  • ICT and Governance

• People, Development, and Environment

• • Development and Environment: Millennium Development, Sustainable Development goals.
  • Human and Environment Interaction: Anthropogenic activities, impacts on the environment.
  • Environmental Issues: Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste, Climate change, Socio-Economic and Political dimensions.
  • Impacts of pollutants on human health.
  • Natural and Energy Resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, Forests.
  • Natural Hazards and Disasters: Mitigation strategies.
  • Environmental Protection Act, National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts
• Higher Education System
  • Institutions of Higher Learning and Education in Ancient India.
  • Evolution of Higher Learning and Research in Post-Independence India.
  • Oriental, Conventional, and Non-Conventional Learning Programs
  • Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based Education
  • Value Education and Environmental Education
  • Policies, Governance, and Administration

Also Read: UGC NET Vs CSIR NET: Know Differences & Similarities

UGC NET Paper 2 Syllabus 2024: Revised 

According to the latest updates by the UGC, the UGC NET syllabus will be revised as per the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). However, the candidates can speculate no change in the UGC NET syllabus for the upcoming NTA NET June 2024 cycle. A candidate can choose the subject of his/her post-graduation or a related subject. NTA UGC NET is conducted for a total of 83 subjects. Click on the PDF links below to check the UGC NET Paper 2 syllabus for all 83 subjects.

UGC NET 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks 

The candidates need to secure minimum qualifying marks to get on the list of candidates who can qualify for the UGC NET exam. The minimum qualifying marks for the UGC NET 2024 have been given below in the table:

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2024

The candidates can check the NTA UGC NET 2024 exam analysis for different subjects below for the exam conducted on August 21, 2024. The exam analysis helps candidates to check the reviews by the aspirants who appeared for the exam, memory-based questions, expected cut-off, and more. Shiksha reported live from one of the UGC NET exam centres in Noida to gather feedback regarding the overall difficulty level of the exam. Check below the UGC NET exam analysis 2024. 

• Shift 1 overall Difficulty Level: Moderate
• One Liner Question was moderate
• Types of Questions: Some questions were application based
• No drastic changes in the exam
• One or two questions were asked different, NEP (Multiple choice questions), Statement conclusion questions were asked (Difficult), etc.
• Comprehension Easy and manageable

UGC NET Students' Reaction & Exam Analysis 2024 (August 21 Shift 1)

Check out the reviews by the candidates who took the UGC NET 2024 exam in the video below:

 UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis conducted on June 18, 2024

Rajesh Said, "Paper 2 was easy as compared to last year. The passage section was easy in both papers, however, the DI was on the tougher side. The expected cut-off will be higher than the previous cycle as the paper was easy."

Sayyad Said, " Overall Papers 1 & 2 were moderate. The questions were asked from IR, Constitution & more. The cut-off will be higher than the previous year."

Nitish Said, " The overall exam was moderate. The questions were asked from IR, Authors and Books, Aristotle's theory, Morgan's theory, and more."

UGC NET Students' Reaction & Exam Analysis 2024

Check out the reviews by the candidates who took the UGC NET 2024 exam in the video below:

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UGC NET 2024 Reservation Policy

The reservation policy applicable to the UGC NET is as per the Government of India rule. Accordingly, the seats are reserved in the central universities and institutes which are deemed to be universities. The reservation of seats is given below:

The candidates preparing for the UGC NET June Cycle exam that is going to be held on June 18, 2024 must go through the last-minute preparation tips to score good marks and uplift their chances of getting qualified. The UGC NET last-minute prep tips for the candidates have been given below :

• The candidates must focus on accuracy rather than guessing for the right answer. However, the UGC NET exam does not have a negative marking scheme but candidates must go for the question that they know perfectly and then solve the rest paper by guessing:
• Focus on time management
• Read the questions carefully 

UGC NET 2024: Guidance With Toppers

The aspirants need preparation ideas and guidance for the UGC NET exam. Read the success and the preparation strategies of toppers below. It will help the candidates to get the idea of where to start for the UGC NET exam:

• Twinkle Jaiswal (NET Qualified in Law)
• Kunal Kashyap (NET Qualified in English)
• Shivani Karn (NET Qualified in English)
• Komal Sharma  (NET Qualified in English)

UGC NET and Other Exams

The candidates preparing for the UGC NET can also prepare for different competitive exams as it will help them to accomplish two things at once. Some of the exams are mentioned below for the candidates who want to prepare for the UGC NET exam along with the competitive exam. 

• UPSC (IAS/IES/IFS etc.): The candidates who are preparing for the UPSC with a master's degree can apply for the UGC NET exam with their subject as the thorough study of the subject will help the candidates to cover the syllabus of the UGC NET along with the UPSC. For instance, If a candidate has a degree in Economics and preparing for the UGC NET or UPSC then the thorough study of the subject can help him/her to prepare for both the exams at once. 
• Teaching Exams: The syllabus of the exam like CTET, and state TET exams can be covered with the syllabus of the UGC NET exam as the syllabus for both exams are quite similar to each other and can be covered at once. 

UGC NET E-Certificate &JRF Award Letter Dec 2024

The steps to download the UGC NET e-certificate and JRF award letter by following the steps given below:

• Go to the official website-ugcnet.nta.ac.in 
• Click on the UGC NET Certificate and JRF award letter direct link 
• Fill out the login credentials- application number and date of birth
• Fill out the Captcha Code/Security Pin available on the screen
• Click on the submit button
• The UGC NET e certificate and JRF award letter will appear on the screen 
• Download the UGC NET Dec e certificate and save it for later use

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