UGC NET Answer Key 2024 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2024 . This examination is essential for those aspiring to qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) , Assistant Professor positions , and Ph.D. admissions in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC NET Answer Key 2024 Overview
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA) Name of Exam UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) Exam Level National Application Mode Online Post Name Assistant Professor Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Mode Of Exam Online (CBT) Answer Key Status Released
UGC NET Answer Key 2024 Important Dates
Event Date Notification Date 19 November 2024 Apply Online Start Date 19 November 2024 Apply Online Last Date 11 December 2024 (Extended)Last Date to Pay Fee 11 December 2024 Edit Application Form 12-13 December 2024 Exam Date January 3-16, 2025 UGC NET Answer Key Release Date 31 January 2025
UGC NET December 2024 Application Fees
Gen/ OBC/ EWS/ : ₹ 1150/-
SC/ ST/: ₹ 600/-
PWD/: ₹ 325/-
Payment Mode: Online Mode
UGC NET December Details, Eligibility & Qualification
Educational Qualification
Minimum 55% marks in Postgraduate/Master’s degree (50% for SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender).
Candidates in the final year of their Master’s program or awaiting results can also apply.
Age Limit
No age limit for Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admissions.
For JRF, the maximum age limit is 30 years as of January 1, 2025.
Exam Pattern
The UGC NET December 2024 examination consists of two sections without any break between them. Both sections contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Paper Number of Questions Total Marks Paper I 50 100 Paper II 100 200
Reservation Policy
Category Reservation Percentage Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Other Backward Classes (OBC) – NCL 27% Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 10% Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 40%+ 5%
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