University Grants Commission (UGC)-NET NTA Dec 2023: Exam Dates, Syllabus, and Registration Details
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OVERVIEW OF UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (UGC NET) EXAM DETAILS-
The National Eligibility Test (NET), also known as UGC NET or NTA-UGC-NET, is an examination conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of the University Grants Commission to determine eligibility for the post of assistant professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship award in Indian universities and colleges. Until July 2018, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the UGC NET exam, which the NTA has been conducting since December 2018. The exam is considered one of the hardest exams in India, with a success rate of only 6%.
Some key points about the UGC NET exam are:
- The exam is conducted twice a year, in the months of June and December.
- The exam is conducted in online mode, and candidates can choose their exam center.
- The eligibility criteria for the exam require candidates to have completed their master's degree or be in the final year of their master's program with a minimum of 55% marks.
- The exam is used to determine eligibility for the post of assistant professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship award in Indian universities and colleges.
Candidates who pass the UGC NET exam are eligible for the post of assistant professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship award in Indian universities and colleges. The exam is considered one of the toughest exams in India, and candidates need to prepare thoroughly to succeed.
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UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 EXAMINATION –IMPORTANT DATES
- Release of UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 Official Notification – 30th September, 2023
- Starting Registration Date for UGC NET December 2023 – 30th September 2023
- Last Registration Date for UGC NET December 2023 – 28th October, 2023
- Payment Date of UGC NET– 30 September 2023 to 29th October 2023 (11:50 pm)
- UGC NET December 2023 Application Correction Date –30 October 2023 & 31 October 2023
- UGC NET December 2023 Examination Date – 6 December 2023 to 22 December 2023
- UGC NET December 2023 Declaration of Result – 10 January 2024
UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Age Limit for UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 Exam
JRF: Not more than 30 years as on 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e. 01.12.2023.
Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit in applying for UGC-NET for Assistant Professor
Category –Wise Age Limit
Category |
UGC NET Age Limit 2023 (JRF) |
UGC NET Age Limit 2023 (Asst Professor) |
General |
18-30 Years |
No Limit |
OBC |
18-33 Years |
|
SC/ST |
18-35 Years |
|
PwD |
No Limit |
|
EWS |
18-30 Years |
|
Candidates with an L.L.M. Degree |
18-33 Years |
Educational Qualification for UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 Exam
Here is the educational qualification for the UGC NET 2023 December Exam in table form:
Category |
Educational Qualification |
General |
At least 55% marks in Master’s degree or equivalent in education domains mentioned for the general category |
OBC – NCL/PWD/ST/SC |
At least 50% marks in Master’s degree or equivalent in education domains mentioned for the general category |
Candidates holding Doctorate Degrees |
An additional 5% marks relaxation for candidates who completed the PG program |
Reservation Policy for UGC NET DECEMBER 2023
Here is the reservation policy for the UGC NET 2023 December Exam in table form:
Category |
Reservation |
General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS) |
10% of seats in Central Universities and Institutions that are considered to be Universities |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% of seats in Central Universities and Institutions that are considered to be Universities |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% of seats in Central Universities and Institutions that are considered to be Universities |
Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non Creamy layer (OBC-NCL) |
27% of seats in Central Universities and Institutions that are considered to be Universities |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
4% of seats in Central Universities and Institutions that are considered to be Universities |
UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 Exam Subjects
The UGC NET 2023 December Exam consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II.
Paper |
Subjects |
Paper I |
Research Aptitude, Teaching Aptitude, Communication, Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Information and Communication Technology, and Mathematics |
Paper II |
83 subjects to choose from, including Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, History, Anthropology, Commerce, Education, Social Work, Defence & Strategic Studies, Public Administration, Population Studies, and many more |
For more information, please refer to the official UGC NET website.
UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 – HOW TO APPLY
Here are the steps to apply for the UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 December Exam:
- Visit the official website of UGC NET - https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
- Click on the "UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 Registration" link on the homepage.
- Fill in the required details such as Name, Phone Number, Email Address, and Aadhar Number.
- Choose the preferred UGC NET subject as per your area of specialization in your post-graduation degree course.
- Upload the scanned documents such as photographs and signatures in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the available payment modes.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying, as the form can be accepted only for eligible candidates. The correction facility for UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 will be available from the second week of October 2023. The UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 December Exam application process is being carried out between September 30 to October 28, 2023.
UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 – SELECTION PROCEDURE
The selection procedure for the UGC NET 2023 December Exam is as follows:
1. Candidates are required to appear for both Paper I and Paper II of the UGC NET 2023 December Exam.
2. The minimum qualifying marks for Paper I and Paper II are 40% and 40% respectively for the General category, while for OBC-NCL/PWD/SC/ST categories, the minimum qualifying marks are 35% and 35% respectively.
3. Candidates who qualify for both Paper I and Paper II and meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for the post of Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
4. The number of candidates to be qualified (total slots or Eligibility for Assistant Professor) shall be equal to 6% of the candidates who appeared in both the papers of NET and 1% (for JRF) from which the final selection will be made.
5. The final selection will be based on the merit list prepared by the University Grants Commission (UGC) based on the candidate's performance in the UGC NET 2023 December Exam.
6. Candidates who qualify for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) will be eligible to receive a fellowship for a period of two years, which can be further extended for a third year based on the candidate's performance.
7. Candidates who qualify for the post of Assistant Professor will be eligible for recruitment in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 – APPLICATION FEE
Here is the application fee for the UGC NET 2023 December Exam in table form:
Category |
Application Fee |
General |
INR 1150 |
OBC (NCL)/EWS |
INR 600 |
SC/ST/PwD |
INR 325 |
Candidates can pay the application fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net banking, UPI, or Paytm.
The application fee once paid is not refundable or transferable under any circumstances. Candidates must pay the application fee before the last date of application submission.
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION OF UGC NET DECEMBER 2023 –
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