The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the schedule for the UGC NET December 2024 examination, a critical milestone for aspirants aiming to qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor eligibility in Indian universities and colleges. This computer-based test (CBT) is an essential gateway for candidates pursuing advanced academic or teaching careers. The application process commenced on November 19, 2024, and closed on December 11, 2024, after an extension. The exam will be conducted across multiple dates in January 2025, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for participants.
With no negative marking and a well-defined syllabus, the NTA UGC NET offers a transparent and streamlined examination process. The admit cards for December 2024 will be available from December 28, 2024, providing candidates with the necessary details about their exam city and center. This examination upholds the credibility of academic qualifications and serves as a robust benchmark for assessing subject expertise and teaching aptitude.
National Testing Agency (NTA)
National Eligibility Test December 2024
NTA UGC NET December 2024 Short Details
Important Dates | |||
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Notification Out : 19/11/2024 Starting Date : 19/11/2024 Last Date : 11/12/2024 11:59 PM (Extended) Fees Last Date : 12/12/2024 Correction Date : 13-14 Dec 2024 Exam Date : 03, 06-10, 16, 21, 27 Jan 2025 Exam City Out : 24/12/2024 Admit Card : 28/12/2024 | |||
Application Fees | |||
General : 1150/- EWS / OBC : 600/- SC / ST / PH : 325/- Transgender : 325/- Payment Mode : Online Mode | |||
Age Limit Details | |||
For JRF : Max. 30 Years Assistant Professor : No Age Limit Admission in Ph.D : No Age Limit Age Limit as on : 01/01/2025 The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules |
Qualification Details | ||||||||||||
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Exam Name | Qualification | |||||||||||
NTA UGC NET Exam December 2024 | Passed / Appearing Final Year Master Degree in Related Subject with (Gen / EWS : 55% Marks) & (OBC / SC / ST / 3rd Gender : 50% Marks). |
Exam Pattern | ||||||||||
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Negative Marking : No Exam Mode : Online Mode (CBT) |

Subject with Their Codes Details | |||
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Subject | Code | Subject | Code |
Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting /Sculpture Graphics /Applied Art /History of Art) | 79 | Adult Education / Continuing Education / Andragogy / Non-Formal Education. | 46 |
Anthropology | 07 | Human Rights and Duties | 92 |
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 49 | Indian Knowledge System | 103 |
Arabic | 29 | Indian Culture | 50 |
Archaeology | 67 | Japanese | 45 |
Assamese | 36 | Kannada | 21 |
Bengali | 19 | Kashmiri | 84 |
Bodo | 94 | Konkani | 85 |
Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics / Development Economics / Business Economics | 01 | Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management) | 17 |
Chinese | 32 | Law | 58 |
Commerce | 08 | Malayalam | 22 |
Comparative Literature | 72 | Linguistics | 31 |
Comparative Study of Religions | 62 | Maithili | 18 |
Computer Science and Applications | 87 | Library and Information Science | 59 |
Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management | 55 | Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management | 55 |
Defence and Strategic Studies | 11 | Museology & Conservation | 66 |
Dogri | 33 | Marathi | 38 |
Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies | 60 | Performing Art – Dance/ Drama/ Theatre | 65 |
Education | 09 | Manipuri | 35 |
Electronic Science | 88 | Music | 16 |
English | 30 | Nepali | 34 |
Environmental Sciences | 89 | Oriya | 23 |
Folk Literature | 71 | Pali | 83 |
Sanskrit | 25 | Mass Communication and Journalism | 63 |
French (French Version) | 39 | Persian | 42 |
Geography | 80 | Philosophy | 03 |
German | 44 | Physical Education | 47 |
Gujarati | 37 | Political Science | 02 |
HindiSanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama). | 73 | Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence / Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies. | 90 |
Hindu Studies | 102 | Population Studies | 15 |
History | 06 | Prakrit | 91 |
Psychology | 04 | Public Administration | 14 |
Home Science | 12 | Punjabi | 24 |
Human Rights and Duties | 92 | Rajasthani | 43 |
Indian Culture | 50 | Russian | 41 |
Indian Knowledge System | 103 | Forensic Science | 82 |
Japanese | 45 | Hindi | 20 |
Kannada | 21 | Santali | 95 |
Kashmiri | 84 | Sindhi | 101 |
Konkani | 85 | Spanish | 40 |
Home Science | 12 | Social Work | 10 |
Law | 58 | Sociology | 05 |
Library and Information Science | 59 | Social Medicine & Community Health | 81 |
Linguistics | 31 | Tamil | 26 |
Maithili | 18 | Telugu | 27 |
Tribal and Regional Language/Literature | 70 | Tourism Administration and Management. | 93 |
Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management) | 17 | Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence / Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies. | 90 |
Manipuri | 35 | Urdu | 28 |
Marathi | 38 | Criminology | 68 |
Mass Communication and Journalism | 63 | Women Studies | 74 |
Music | 16 | Disaster Management | 104 |
Nepali | 34 | Ayurveda Biology | 105 |
Oriya | 23 | Political Science | 02 |
Pali | 83 | Malayalam | 22 |
Persian | 42 | Prakrit | 91 |
Philosophy | 03 | Psychology | 04 |
Physical Education | 47 | Public Administration | 14 |
Population Studies | 15 | Yoga | 100 |
Application Process |
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Read The Notification : First of All Read the Complete Official Notification Carefully and Check Qualification, Application Fees, Important Dates, Age Limit & Relaxation, Selection Process Etc. Collect Required Documents : Collect The Required Documents Like Eligibility Proof, Mark Sheet, Photo, Signature, Identity Proof, Address Details and All The Basic Information For Application. Prepare Scanned Documents : Scan The Documents You Have Collected, Including Your Photo, Signature, Identity Proof, Mark Sheet, Address Details and All Others in the Specified Format. Fill The Application Form : Fill out the Form With Accurate & Updated Information. While Filling The Form, Double Check All The Columns Whether All Your Information is Entered Correctly. Check Application Preview : Before Final Submission, Please Preview Your Application Form. Verify That All Details Provided are Accurate and Complete. After This Go To The Next Step. Pay The Application Fees : If Any Fee is Applicable for the Application, Follow The Instructions to Make The Payment. Payment Can be Made Online / Offline as per the Given Steps. Submit Application Form : Once You Have Reviewed The Application Form and Made The Required Fees Payments, Submit the Final Application Form as per the Instructions Given. Print Final Application Form : Follow All The Instructions & After Successfully Submitting Your Application Form, Do Not Forget to Take a Printout Of The Final Submitted Form For Your Records. |
Important Related Links | |||||||||||||
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Content Type | Issued On | Content Link | |||||||||||
Get Admit Card | 28/12/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Revised Exam Date | 14/01/2025 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Admit Card Notice | 28/12/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Check Exam City | 24/12/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Exam City Notice | 24/12/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Exam Date Notice | 19/12/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Fill Online Form | 19/11/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Date Extend Notice | 10/12/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Full Notification | 19/11/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Download Syllabus | 19/11/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Previous Year Question Paper | 19/11/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Official Website | 19/11/2024 | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
1. What are the exam dates for NTA UGC NET December 2024?
The exam will be held on January 3, 6-10, 16, 21, and 27, 2025, providing candidates with multiple session options.
2. When will the admit cards for the UGC NET December 2024 exam be available?
The admit cards will be issued on December 28, 2024, and candidates can download them from the official website.
3. What is the age limit for candidates applying for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility?
For JRF, the maximum age limit is 30 years as of January 1, 2025. There is no age limit for Assistant Professor or Ph.D. admissions.
4. What qualifications are required to appear for the UGC NET December 2024 exam?
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks for General/EWS categories and 50% marks for OBC/SC/ST/Third Gender candidates.
5. Is there any negative marking in the UGC NET December 2024 exam?
No, the UGC NET December 2024 exam does not have negative marking, making it a candidate-friendly evaluation process.
Conclusion
The NTA UGC NET December 2024 exam is an important step for individuals aspiring to excel in academia and research. By providing a structured and fair evaluation system, the NTA ensures equal opportunities for candidates to showcase their expertise. With clear guidelines, an extended application timeline, and multiple exam dates, the process emphasizes transparency and accessibility. Aspirants are encouraged to utilize this opportunity to achieve their academic and professional goals.