The National Testing Agency released the notification for the UGC NET June 2024 session on April 20, 2024, marking the commencement of the application process. Candidates can submit their applications for the UGC NET June 2024 session until May 10, 2024. The exam is scheduled to take place on June 16, 2024, in computer-based mode. Conducted twice a year, the UGC NET exam by NTA serves as a gateway for aspiring Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellows in Indian Universities and Colleges. The examination will be held across 239 cities, providing candidates with the option to select a convenient location. Moreover, candidates can opt to take the exam in either Hindi or English.
The application process for the UGC NET June 2024 exam is entirely online. Here’s how you can apply:
- Visit the official website https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
- Click on the “New Registration” button if you’re a new user or sign in with your credentials.
- Fill in the required details and complete the registration process.
- Fill out the complete application form with accurate information.
- Upload scanned images of your passport-size photo and signature as per the specified dimensions.
- Pay the application fee online via credit/debit card or offline through e-Challan.
- Verify all the details and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
| Important Dates: UGC NET Notification – April 20, 2024 Release of Application form – April 20, 2024 UGC NET Application Form Last Date- May 10, 2024 Last date to pay the fee- May 12, 2024 Correction of Application Form- May 13-15, 2024 UGC NET City Intimation Slip 2024- June 2024 UGC NET Admit Card 2024- June 2024 UGC NET 2024 June Exam Date- June 16, 2024 | Eligibility Criteria: Graduates of UGC-recognized universities with a master’s degree or equivalent are eligible. Candidates with a 4-year bachelor’s degree program and 75% marks or equivalent can apply. Final-year bachelor’s degree students are eligible. Final-year post-graduate students can also apply. Qualifying exams must be in specified subjects. Minimum marks required: 55% for general and 50% for reserved categories. Final-year master’s degree students can apply. PhD degree holders receive a 5% relaxation in aggregate marks if they complete their Master’s before September 19, 1991. |
| Application Fee: The UGC NET 2024 exam fee varies by category and is non-refundable. It can be paid online or offline. Details: General/Unreserved: Rs. 1150/-General-EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 600/-SC/ST/PWD & Third Gender: Rs. 325/-Processing charges and GST apply and are paid by the candidate. | Reservation Policy: UGC NET candidates are subject to India’s reservation policy. Here are the reservation percentages according to categories: SC: 15%ST: 7.5%OBC (NCL): 27%General-EWS: 10%PwD (40% or more disability): 4% |
| Important Documents: Before applying for the UGC NET June 2024 exam, prepare the following documents: Mobile number and email ID for OTP verification. Scanned photographs and signatures meeting specified dimensions. Domicile and birth certificates.Category, EWS, and PwD certificates, if applicable.Valid government ID proof.Educational certificates and mark sheets.Subject code for the exam. | Exam Pattern: UGC NET 2024 is a computer-based Test (CBT) only. It comprises two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Paper-I: 50 questions, 100 marks; Paper-II: 100 questions, 200 marks. Both papers feature objective-type multiple-choice questions. No negative markings for incorrect answers. |
| Syllabus:Paper 1 focuses on teaching and reasoning ability, general knowledge, and divergent thought. Paper 2 offers a subject-based syllabus with a choice of 83 subjects. Candidates can choose subjects like Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Management, etc. The syllabus is available for all subsections. Download the UGC NET 2024 syllabus PDF from the official website covering all topics. | Age limit:Â JRF: Maximum age – 31 years. NET: No age limit.Refer to the NTA UGC NET Official Notification for further details on age limits. |
Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career in academia! Apply now for the UGC NET June 2024 exam and pave the way for a rewarding future.
For further information and updates, visit the official website https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
Good luck to all the aspirants!