UGC NET 2024 Exam: Find Details of Admit Card, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern and More

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rescheduled the UGC NET 2024 exam, which was previously postponed. The new dates for the UGC NET June 2024 are from 21 August to 4 September 2024.

The exam will be conducted online, and the results may announced within three weeks after the exams end.

Overview of the UGC NET 2024 Exam

Exam Name	UGC NET 2024
Full Form	University Grant Commission National Eligibility Test
Level of Exam	National level
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency of Exam	Two times each year
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	180 minutes
No. of Subjects	83 subjects
Mode of Application	Online
Number of Papers	Paper 1 & Paper 2
Language/Medium of Exam	English & Hindi
Purpose of Exam	Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship
Exam Time	Shift 1: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Shift 2: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Official Website	ugcnet.nta.nic.in

UGC NET 2024 Exam Schedule

The UGC NET 2024 June session, organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA), will take place from August 21, 2024, to September 4, 2024. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be held in two shifts daily:

• Morning Shift: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Admit Card of UGC NET 2024 Exam

The National Testing Agency has officially announced the release date for the admit card for UGC NET in June 2024. It is expected to be available for download approximately one week before the exam date, and candidates will be able to access it using their Registration Number and Password.

Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET 2024 Exam

Check the eligibility criteria for the UGC NET exam mentioned below:

Age Limit

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): The maximum age limit is 30 years as of the first day of the exam month. A 5-year relaxation is given to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/Third Gender candidates.
• Assistant Professor: There is no age limit.

Educational Qualification

• Master’s Degree: Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 55% marks. SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL/Third Gender candidates need a minimum of 50% marks.
• Final Year Students: Candidates in the final year of their postgraduate studies are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Candidates with a four-year Bachelor’s degree (eight semesters) or those in their final semester/year are also eligible to participate.

Application Fee for UGC NET 2024 Exam

To apply for UGC NET June 2024, you need to pay the application fee. The details are available in the table below. Please review the table for more information.

Category	Application Fee
General/Unreserved	Rs. 1100/-
General-EWS/OBC-NCL	Rs. 600/-
ST/SC/PWD	Rs. 375/-

How to Check UGC NET 2024 Exam Date?

You need to follow these steps to check the exact exam dates –

• Open your web browser and go to https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/.
• Navigate to the “Examinations” or “Important Links” tab on the NTA homepage.
• Click on the “UGC NET” link to open the specific page for the UGC NET exam.
• Look for a notice or announcement about the UGC NET Exam Dates 2024, usually in a prominent section or under “Latest News.”
• Click on the notice to open it and read the details carefully, including the exact exam dates and shifts.

When available, download the UGC NET Information Brochure for detailed information about the exam schedule, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and application process.

UGC NET June 2024 Exam Pattern

The UGC NET exams will be held nationwide. Participants can find the exam pattern given below.

• Mode of Exam: The UGC NET June 2024 exam will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Duration: The exam duration is 3 hours.
• Type of Questions: The exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• Papers: There are two papers: Paper I and Paper II.
• Total Marks: The exam is for a total of 300 marks.
• Number of Questions: Paper I has 50 questions, and Paper II has 100 questions, making a total of 150 questions.
• Language: The question paper is available in both Hindi and English.
• Marking Scheme: Candidates earn 2 marks for every correct answer.
• Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

UGC NET 2024 Exam Day Instructions

The UGC NET exam authorities provide specific guidelines for exam day in the official information brochure available on the website. These instructions are also listed on the admit card.

Candidates must follow these guidelines at the exam centers which include –

• Arrival Time: Candidates should arrive at the exam center at least one hour before the exam starts.
• Admit Card and ID: Bringing the UGC NET admit card is mandatory. Candidates without it will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. Additionally, a valid photo ID is required for verification.
• Health Safety: Candidates showing COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to take the exam.

Important Dates of UGC NET 2024 Exam

UGC NET Notification	20th April 2024
UGC NET Online Application Start	20th April 2024
Last date to apply online	10th May 2024
Availability of UGC NET Admit card	May 2024
UGC NET Exam Date	Between 21 August 2024 and 04 September 2024
Release of UGC NET Answer Key	June 2024
UGC NET Objection period	June 2024
Announcement of UGC NET Result	July 2024

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