NTA has released the Exam Date for UGC NET Examination on official website. NTA NET Examination will be held Between 21 August 2024 and 4 September 2024 all over India. Candidate will be able to download their Admit Card 3 days before the examination. NTA has changed the NET Exam Mode from OMR To CBT Mode.
Candidates can find information about the admit card, exam time, shift for the NET Exam 2024 for 83 subjects in the article below. For further details, candidates should refer to the official NTA NET 2024 notification provided in the detailed article.
UGC NET 2024 Exam Date & Schedule Out
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) 2024 is a significant exam for aspiring lecturers and research scholars in India. The Exam Date with subject wise schedule for UGC NET 2024 will be held Between 21 August 2024 and 4 September 2024.
Check UGC NET Exam Date Notice
UGC NET 2024 Highlights
UGC NET 2024 will be conducted in online mode across various centers in India. The exam consists of two papers: Paper I, which assesses teaching and research aptitude, and Paper II, which is subject-specific. Both papers are mandatory. The duration of the exam is 3 hours without any break. The exam is conducted twice a year, in June and December. Successful candidates will be eligible for the post of Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)/ Phd Admission.
- Exam Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Mode: Online
- Exam Shift: 2
- Exam Dates: Between 21 August 2024 and 4 September 2024
- Papers: Two Papers – Paper I (Teaching and Research Aptitude) and Paper II (Subject-Specific)
- Exam Duration: 3 hours (No break between papers)
- Frequency: Twice a year (June and December)
- Eligibility: Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)/PhD
- Languages: Conducted in both English and Hindi (except for language subjects)
- Total Marks: 300 marks (Paper I: 100 marks, Paper II: 200 marks)
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
- Official Website: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
UGC NET 2024 Exam Pattern
UGC NET Exam Pattern has been released, candidates must check the exam pattern and syllabus of UGC NET to get an in-depth idea of the structure of the exam. Candidates will have to appear for both Paper I and Paper II with a total of 150 questions worth 300 marks mandatorily. Paper I is a General Aptitude Test, while Paper II is a subject-specific paper.
| Paper | Marks | Questions No | Duration (Shift-1) | Duration (Shift-2) |
| I | 100 | 50 | 1 Hr (9 am to 10 am) | 1 Hr (3:00 pm to 4:00 pm) |
| II | 200 | 100 | 2 Hr (10:00 am to 12:00 pm) | 2 Hr (4 pm to 6 pm ) |
UGC NET 2024 Syllabus
UGC NET Syllabus is important for the appearing applicants as it helps them to determine the vastness of the curriculum. Candidates must remember that the syllabus for Paper I is constant however, the Paper II syllabus will be subject-specific.
Hence they must access the subject-wise syllabus of the respective subject they have applied for. Check the below link for the UGC NET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1&2 PDF. NTA has released the NET Syllabus 2024 PDF.
UGC NET 2024 Exam Center
The UGC NET Exam Centre list has been released by the NTA along with the official notification. Candidates are required to review the list of exam centers in order to select and mark their top three preferences while filling out the UGC NET application form for 2024. Since the UGC NET Exam 2024 is a national-level exam, exam centers will be allocated across all states of India.
Check: UGC NET Exam Centres List
UGC NET 2024 Subjects Lists
The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) covers a wide range of subjects, catering to various academic disciplines. Here is a general list of some of the major subjects that candidates can choose from when preparing for the UGC NET exam:
- Economics
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
- History
- Anthropology
- Commerce
- Education
- Social Work
- Defence and Strategic Studies
- Home Science
- Public Administration
- Population Studies
- Music
- Management
- Maithili
- Bengali
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Sanskrit
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
- Arabic
- English
- Linguistics
- Chinese
- Dogri
- Nepali
- Manipuri
- Assamese
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- French
- Spanish
- Russian
- Persian
- Rajasthani
- German
- Japanese
- Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/Non-Formal Education
- Physical Education
- Arab Culture and Islamic Studies
- Indian Culture
- Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour and Social Welfare/Human
- Resource Management
- Law
- Library and Information Science
- Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies
- Comparative Study of Religions
- Mass Communication and Journalism
- Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre
- Museology & Conservation
- Archaeology
- Criminology
- Tribal and Regional Language/Literature
- Folk Literature
- Comparative Literature
- Sanskrit Traditional Subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/Mimamsa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsana/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhva Vedanta/ Dharma Sastra/ Sahitya/ Purana-itihasa/Agama/Advaita Vedanta)
- Women Studies
- Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/ Sculpture/ Graphics/ Applies Art/ History of Art)
- Geography
- Social Medicine & Community Health
- Forensic Science
- Pali
- Kashmiri
- Konkani
- Computer Science and Applications
- Electronic Science
- Environmental Sciences
- International and Area Studies
- Prakrit
- Human Rights and Duties
- Tourism Administration and Management
- Bodo
- Santali
- Yoga
UGC NET 2024 Cut Off Subject Wise
The UGC NET 2024 cut off marks will be released after the results are declared. The cut-off marks vary for each subject and category (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD). The cut-off is determined based on several factors, including the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the performance of the candidates. Aspirants can check the official website for detailed subject-wise cut-off marks.
UGC NET 2024 City Intimation
The UGC NET City Slip 2024 will be available on the official NTA website 7 days before the release of the admit card. The city slip provides information about the city where the candidate’s exam center is located. This helps candidates make necessary travel arrangements well in advance. It is important to note that the UGC NET city slip is not the admit card; the NET admit card 2024 will be issued separately.
UGC NET 2024 Selection Process
The UGC NET 2024 selection process involves multiple stages. Candidates must first qualify in the offline, which includes Paper I and Paper II. Those who score above the cut-off marks are shortlisted for further consideration. For candidates aiming for JRF, the selection is based on their performance in both papers and their overall merit. The UGC NET selection for the post of Assistant Professor and admission in PhD depends on the candidate’s performance in the exam and the verification of their documents during the interview process.
UGC NET 18th June Question Paper
The NET question paper includes a mix of multiple-choice questions covering topics from both Paper I and Paper II. Paper I tests general teaching and research aptitude, while Paper II focuses on the candidate’s chosen subject. Previous years’ question papers are also available for candidates to practice and understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Check: UGC NET 2024 question papers
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| UGC NET 2024 | UGC NET Syllabus |
| UGC NET Exam Center | UGC NET Previous Year Paper |
| UGC NET Preparation Tips | UGC NET New Exam Date 2024 |
