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.
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.
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Important Links
CSIR UGC NET Apply Date Extend Notice Notice CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Official Notification Notification CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Apply Online Online Form CSIR UGC NET Official Website CSIR NET