CSIR UGC NET December 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the notification for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 examination. This exam determines eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. The CSIR UGC NET December 2024 apply last date has been extended to 2 January 2025. The CSIR UGC NET Notification was released on 9 December 2024 and online applications are invited.
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Overview
Name of Examination
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2024
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Eligibility
Indian Nationals
Exam Purpose
JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. Admission
Mode of Examination
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Apply Last Date
2 January 2025
Official Website
csirnet.nta.ac.in
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Registration Start Date
9th December 2024
Last Date for Online Registration
2 January 2025 (Extended)
Last Date for Fee Payment
3 January 2025
Application Correction Window
4-5 January 2025
Exam Date
16th – 28th February 2025
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Application Fee
Category
Fee
General
₹1150
General-EWS/ OBC(NCL)
₹600
SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third Gender
₹325
Eligibility Criteria for CSIR UGC NET December 2024
Educational Qualification:
Master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender).
Final year Master’s degree students can also apply but must complete the degree with the required percentage within two years.
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Age Limit:
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years as of February 2025 (Relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms).
Assistant Professor/Ph.D. Admission: No upper age limit.
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Exam Pattern
Subjects:
Chemical Sciences
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
Life Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Marking Scheme:
Subject
Part A (General Aptitude)
Part B
Part C (Analytical Questions)
Total Marks
Chemical Sciences
30
70
100
200
Earth Sciences
30
70
100
200
Life Sciences
30
70
100
200
Mathematical Sciences
30
75
95
200
Physical Sciences
30
70
100
200
Negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers in all sections.
