The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorships and the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The exam is typically held twice a year, in June and December.
UGC NET June 2024 Session:
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Exam Dates: The June 2024 session of UGC NET was conducted on August 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2024. UGC NET
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Application Period: The application window for this session was open from April 20th to May 10th, 2024.
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Syllabus: The syllabus for all NET subjects can be downloaded from the UGC website: https://www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php. UGC NET
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Admit Cards: Admit cards for the June 2024 session were released prior to the examination dates and were available on the official UGC NET website. UGC NET
UGC NET December 2024 Session:
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Exam Dates: The December 2024 session was conducted from January 3rd to January 27th, 2025.
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Application Period: Applications for this session were accepted from November 19th to December 11th, 2024.
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Syllabus: The syllabus remained consistent with previous sessions and could be accessed at https://www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php.
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Admit Cards: Admit cards were made available on December 28th, 2024, through the official website. UGC NET
Upcoming UGC NET June 2025 Session:
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Expected Exam Dates: The June 2025 session is anticipated to be held in mid-2025. Exact dates will be announced by NTA in due course.ARDAS CLASSES+1UGC NET+1
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Application Period: The application window is expected to open a few months prior to the exam. Candidates should regularly check the official UGC NET website for updates.
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Syllabus: The syllabus for the upcoming session will be available at https://www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php.
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Admit Cards: Admit cards will be released a few weeks before the examination date. Candidates can download them from the official UGC NET website.
General Information:
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Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in a Master’s degree or equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognized by UGC. A relaxation of 5% is provided to reserved categories.
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Exam Pattern: The UGC NET exam comprises two papers conducted in a single session
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Paper I: General paper on teaching and research aptitude.
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Paper II: Subject-specific paper based on the candidate’s chosen subject.
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Application Process: Candidates need to apply online through the official UGC NET website during the specified application window. Detailed instructions and guidelines are provided in the information bulletin available on the website.UGC NET+1UGC NET+1
For the most accurate and updated information, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UGC NET website: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/.
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