UGC NET 2024: National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is organized to determine the eligibility of Indian candidates for Junior Research Fellowship and for Assistant Professor or for both. Junior Research Fellowship awardees will be eligible to pursue research in their PG subject. UGC NET Application process for June Session will be started in the month of March 2024.
UGC NET 2024: Important Dates
June Session
| Events | June Session |
| Release of Online Application | 2nd week of March 2024 |
| Last date to fill online application | 2nd week of April 2024 |
| Availability of Admit card | 4th week of May 2024 |
| Exam Date | 1st week of June 2024 |
| Result Declaration Date | 1st week of July 2024 |
December Session
| Release of Online Application | 1st week of September 2024 |
| Last date to fill online application | 1st week of October 2024 |
| Availability of Admit card | 2nd week of November 2024 |
| Exam Date | 1st week of December 2024 |
| Result Declaration Date | last week of December 2024 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 1000/- |
| OBC-NCL | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 250/- |
- The application fee can be paid through credit/debit card or e-Challan (in cash to Syndicate /Canara / ICICI bank).
- The application fee cannot be refundable or transferable under any circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria
Age:
- Age Limit for Junior Research Fellowship is 28 years as of 1st July 2024.
- For OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD category candidates, 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided.
- Relaxation will also be given to the candidates having research experience.
- No prescribed upper age limit for applying for eligibility for Assistant Professor.
Educational Qualification:
- The candidates applying for NET 2024 should have qualified for the Master’s degree or equivalent in listed subjects scoring 55% from any state or central recognized university (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
- The appearing candidates of the final year are also eligible to apply for the examination (provided they have to qualify for the examination before awarding the post). These candidates must have qualified for their Master’s degree within 2 years from the date of NET results.
- Those candidates will get 5% relaxation in aggregate marks whose master’s degree was completed by 19th September 1991.
- The candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their Master’s only. The candidates whose post-graduate subjects are not listed in the prescribed list can appear in the related subjects.
UGC NET 2024 Exam Pattern
- Paper-I shall consist of 50 objective-type compulsory questions.
- The questions which will be of general nature, are intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate.
- It will primarily be designed to test the reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate.
- Paper-II shall consist of 100 objective-type compulsory questions.
- The questions will be based on the subject selected by the candidate.
- Each question in both papers will be carrying 2 marks.
| Paper | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| I | 50 questions (all compulsory) | 100 | 1 hour |
| II | 100 questions (all compulsory) | 200 | 2 hours |
Check Also: Ph.D. Admission Notification 2024
Steps to fill UGC NET Application Form 2024
- Candidates are required to visit the official site.
- Once you reach the homepage, click on the application form link.
- Once the form is opened, fill up all the details.
- After that, you are required to upload your scanned passport size photograph and your signature of yours. Once the docs are uploaded successfully then you can proceed to apply.
- The payment can be done via Credit/Debit Card/E- Challan.
- After doing all these things, you can successfully hit the submit button.
- Lastly, take the printout of the filled application form and payment slip for further usage.
- Gather all the documents along with the filled application form. Attach it all together and then send it to the Registrar/Principal of the concerned institute.
Important Points
- UGC NET is the eligibility test for the post of assistant professor in Indian colleges/Universities. It is also the qualifying test for the award of Junior Research Fellowship.
- A relaxation of 5 years will be provided to the candidates who have research experience in the relevant subject of their postgraduate degree. LLM degree holders will get 3 years of relaxation.
- Corrections will be allowed in some particulars after the submission of the application form.
- You need to bring one identity proof along with the admit card.
- There will be no negative marking in UGC NET 2024.
- You can pay the fee through a credit card/debit card or e-challan.
- The candidate should have at least a master’s degree from a recognized institution to be eligible for UGC NET.
- Candidates who completed their post-graduation in public administration can appear a net exam for the subject of political science.
Check the official website of NTA UGC NET: https://ntanet.nic.in/
Sir , madam
I m a MSW student and Serving Army personal running by 15 yrs service also and my DOB is 3rd march 1981.
Can u tell me that m i applicable for UGC NET Exam 2016. And please tell me that what books would be important for me , for MSW Subject and first paper.
Thanking you,
Ramawatar Choudhary
Yes if you are qualified PG examination then you are eligible for NET Exam.
Ram Singh
When release Jan 2017 results
i am complete my graduation … can i qualified dis exam
you cant..
yes you can fill up the UGC NET form but you must ensure that your master degree must be completed in next 2 years from from July 2017.
My qualificationis M.A English
How can I apply for this
I HAVE DONE B.E IN COMPUTER SCIENCE .M I ELIGIBLE FOR UGC NET EXAM
no
you have master digree in computer science
i m belongs to OBC and i have 53% in pg can i apply
you can
i m belongs to OBC and i have 53% in pg can i apply fo UGC NET
i have 53% mark in PG can i apply i m belongs to OBC
YES YOU CAN
Sir i,m persuing external mcom final year can i apply for exam
if u have r persuing master degree from any recognized university or institution with proper and valid affiliation you are eligible to apply for NET exam.
and since you are in final year u r eligible for this.
i hve compltd my b.a in bengali(pass) with 2nd class.n also givng m.a in begali distance education.bt reslt is nt declared.can i bcme a lecturer wth ths qualification.plz tell me.
you have to score 55% for open category and 50% for obc/sc/st in pg
so you can apply for exam
even if result is not declared you can apply
I’m doing MA in history but I’m in 1st year. Please could u tell me whether I can apply or not?
No until u clear previous or first year n appearing in final
I have completed MCA from 2014, Is it eligible to write NET 2017 (June) . Kindly advise me? and what is the syllabus ?
Yes satish u r eligible man. Just visit this site CBSE.nic.in for applying to NET-JRF. For syllabus you have to visit ugcnetonline.in. Good luck.
I have done PGDM from JRE Group of institutions. Am i eligible??
I done my masters in computer science. But not done with Bed. Am I eligible for Net
I am a student of MA in education, but now am in 1st year…
so am I eligible for UGC NET?
Sir, can u suggest some books for computer science & engineering net exam preparation.
I have passed MBA(prj management) in 2012 and am I eligible for this exam.
helo sir i have done msc in zoology can i apply this xam if eligible, which subject i have to choose.
i want to apply from labour welfare paper..pls suggest me best book for IInd and IIIrd paper
I am studying now MSC chemistry 1 st year , can I qualified to apply the exam
I am Jagadeesh, I completed MBA finance in 2012 and my cost oc my age 29 years I elegeble or not alagable
i have done M com and i have 60 % marks and my age is 29 years please provide me details regarding age relaxation
i have done mca with 53% and m.tech(CSE) with 60% . u suggested i apply for the net exam. what is the age to apply for the exam
There are no age limit anju Ji but 53% marks not enough for general category because general category 55% marks need in ugc
Hi , i have done my masters in 2014 Nd my son is 30.6.1988.I want to apply for ugc net exam in June 2017 . Plz tell me am I eligible to apply or not. Nd I m not working from last 2 yrs
I passed my MA English with47% ,I belongs to Scheduled caste…but 2017 notification declared 50% for sc ..I wanna become a lecturer….that’s my passion…..What I do….???
why the fee structure is different for 600 and for some less people who paying less are they paying tax maximum sir? stop reservation
I belonged to RBA .my 54% marks in history.am i eligible or not.
i am pursuing mtech in vlsi final year. I will complete my post graduation in may 2017. AM i eligible to apply because my background is electronics and communination
i m pursuing mtech in vlsi 1st year. i m eligible for for net in july
How will I get a job after qualifying the NET?
Yes you eligible if mtech time period is 2 year
I’m a post graduate in Pharmacy (M.Pharmacy ) , Am I eligible to apply for NET ? If so which subject should I choose for ?
Please guide me.
I have completed my mtech in digital communication.Am i eligible for appearing in net exam as my background is electronics and telecomm.?
Hi, I want to know the dates of this year’s NET examination. Will it be June or July? has the dates been finalised?
hi, i m neha kumari, i m pursuing m.sc final year. can i eligible for appearing in net exam…..???
Yes..U r
I have already appeared net exam on January session can I will be eligible for July session net exam?
Sir madam
I passed m a in 2003
And dob 12july1980 can i eligible for July 2017 session net exam.
i will be completing my Post graduation in april 2018.am i eligible for writing NET in july?
When will the online application for net exam starts as the correct date is not specified?
Which is the correct date that the online application for net exam starts?
Hi Sir
I am a qualified cost accountant (ICWA) AND B.COM (ACCOUNTS HONS ). I WANT TO APPLY FOR NET EXAM THROUGH COMMERCE .WHETHER I AM ELIGIBLE OR NOT ??
hello sir
i enrolled my doc .in 2008 & complete 2012 .i want to know me net exam qualified catergery me ata ho ya nhe.
sir
I’m completed mfm (master of financial management) in 2004 whether I’m eligible for net exam.
What was the last for application made for July net examination
What was the last date for application made to July 2017 NET examination
How to apply online.link are not opening.
I have done masters in finance by want to apply for Net Exam with commerce as option. Can I do so. plz help.
Yes
where is online payment link sir
Hai sir, now I am purchasing m.com in Nagarjuna university, can I eligible to net exam , I completed my first year…. When will be notification released tell me date sir
Can anyone plz help me. cuz im nt findin online application form..
link for application are not open please give suggestion
Hi, I cant find the link to this application. Please help
Link of application are not open please help me out of this.
sir,i completed my mtech recently from electrical background.i want to write ugc net .but we don’t have electrical subject on ugc net pattern.can you suggest which subject can i choose for paper 2&3
Sir/Madam, I am deeply sorry..it is 11th May’17 but no clue for online submission for UGC NET exam july-2017 but this site CBSE UGC NET 2017 (July) Application Procedure
UGC NET 2017 Application process will be started from 2nd week of April 2017, after release of official notice for National Eligibility Test, all the interested candidates may apply for this examination by accessing official website. We will also update online application link on this page.
How to apply for CBSE UGC NET January 2017
1. The candidates have to access official link of CBSE NET Click here>>
2. The candidates have to mention whether they want to apply only for Assistant Professor or for both Assistant Professor and JRF.;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;Whatis this…could you please let us know???????????????????
Generally, CBSE releases the NET application form in 2nd week of April every year for June-July examination. but this time it’s too late, because CBSE decided to conduct examination once in a year. The application form may be released with in this month. If there is any other schedule will be decide by CBSE we will update on this page as it announces.
Sir/mam…..
I’m completed MBA 1st… whether im eligible to UGC NET…can you notify the date of exam
Hey!! I have completed my MBA in HR from Distance Education from Sikkim Manipal University in 2013 n got 70% in last sem. And all over 60% , can I write UGC NET exam in June or July 2017, also let me kw what will be the last submission date for online application form or when this form will be available
Pleas conform date of net exam july 2017…
I am finel year student..and for watting this exams date….and see was your last date of net exam ..its very confusen created…
I’m also vry confuse in this matter…
GUV NET exam July 2017 ka form apply ho rha h Kya?
UGC NET exam July 2017 ka form apply ho rha h Kya??
Sir/Madam, I have done my graduation in geography hons and now i am pursuring msc in remote sensing and gis final year. Can i apply for UGC Net in geography. Plz suggest me in which subject i can apply.
May I apply as OBC candidate if I belongs to OBC-A category according to govt. Of West Bengal?
I have done my PG MSc chemistry through correspondence….. am I eligible for NET … is there any age limit for Asst. professor.
Comment:sir ,I am to know the exact date of July 2017 UGC exam. some people say exam pattern has changed.exam will conduct only once in year n the date of July exam is not
confirmed yet.
plz tell me sir …no information available on site..
thanks
Amandeep
there is not any confirmation about exact date for UGC NET, because it going to be held on time in an year. This time it may be or not.
I am doing m.tech 2nd year..can i apply for the exam
I wrote net exam MA sociology in july 2016 and qualified in it. But I was in the first year at that time. Now i am writing final year last semester exams and going to complete my MA degree by next month. Is this net certificate valid for my future career? or is there any extra procedure? am i eligible to apply for assistant professor now with out getting the MA degree? please answer…
Comment:i have54%pg levelbelong OBC.Can i apply ugc net exam.
I didn’t found where to register for july 2017 exam..sir can you please tell me
PLS MENTION DATE AND LINK UGC NET JULY 2017
IAM CONFUSION
I can’t open the Guv net application link please help
I can’t open UGC net application link please help
i cant access the main portal..can someone help me with the link..or can tell which website to apply online
please tell me the last date of ugc net july 2017
Hi ,sir i am mphill holder.i want toknow that there is any difference to apply and checking.having mphill degree there is any change in rules .
Hi, please tell me the date of the admission form of cbse net july 2017.
Sir…
This December (I.e.dec 2017) I will complete my 1st semester of MSc.Am I eligible to give the exam in Dec 2017?
Hi, I completed my PGDBM in 2017 and my age is 22 yrs. can i apply for this exam or when application form will be release?
Plz tell me sir what is tha last date july application from i am very confuse plz help me
cant access the main portal..can someone help me with the link..or can tell which website to apply online
sir mera naam rekha hai mei ph.d kr rhi hu sir meri mark sheet aa gai hai or abhi thesis work ho rha hai kya sir mujhe application form mai apni mark sheet ki percentage deni hogi ya post graduation ki please reply sir.its my humblly request
Sir, is July exam date for apply announced. When it starts
sir when will be the july 2017 notification
Sir ,is their any another change of filling /apply for July 2017 UGC net ,,,,,Pls sir let me know…