UGC NET June 2024 for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor Eligibility, and PhD admission
by Kowsalya
Updated May 17, 2024
UGC NET June 2024
The University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) for June 2024 has seen an extension of four days for application submission, now closing on May 19. Candidates aiming for Junior Research Fellowship, assistant professor eligibility, and PhD admission must apply on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The registration deadline has been extended twice.
A correction window for registered candidates will be open from May 21 to 23. Notably, the June exam will be in OMR format, a departure from previous years. Candidates with specific qualifications like MA in Geography or Humanities can appear for specialized subjects. However, all candidates must attempt Paper 1, covering teaching and research aptitude. Here is the official PDF for UGC NET June 2024.
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Exam Particulars |
Exam Details |
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Exam Name |
UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
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Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
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Exam Level |
National |
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Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
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Mode of Exam |
Offline |
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Exam Fees |
General: INR 1,150,OBC: INR 600, SC/ST/PwD: INR 325 |
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Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
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No. of Papers |
Paper-1: 100 marks, Paper-2: 200 marks |
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Total Questions |
Paper-1: 50 MCQs, Paper-2: 100 MCQs |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
- For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the upper age limit is 30 years as of the first day of the examination month.
- There is a relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/Third Gender categories.
- There is no lower or upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university with at least 55% marks in their qualifying examination.
- SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL/Third Gender candidates need only 50% marks.
- Those appearing in the final year of their Postgraduate examination are eligible.
- Candidates who have pursued a four-year Bachelor’s degree or are in the last semester/year are also eligible to apply for UGC NET June 2024.
Application Fee
Here are the details about the Application Fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General/Unreserved |
Rs. 1100/- |
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General-EWS/OBC-NCL |
Rs. 600/- |
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ST/SC/PWD |
Rs. 375/ |
How to Apply UGC NET?
Here are the steps to Apply for UGC NET.
- Go to the official UGC website and click on the registration link.
- Fill in your details to create an account.
- Log in with your account details.
- Fill out the application form with accurate information.:
- Proceed to pay the examination fee.
- Choose your payment method and complete the payment.
- Click on the link provided for new candidate registration.
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Use the provided link if you forget your password or application number.
