The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 examination. This examination is conducted to determine eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. The examination will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various centers across India. The notification was released on 9 December 2024, and online applications are invited from 9 to 30 December 2024.
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Overview
| Name of Examination | Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 |
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| 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) |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.ac.in |
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Important Dates
| Important Dates | Date |
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| Notification Date | 09 December 2024 |
| Application Start Date | 09 December 2024 |
| Last Date for Application | 30 December 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 December 2024 |
| Application Correction Date | 01 January – 02 January 2025 |
| Exam Date | 16 February – 28 February 2025 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General, EWS | ₹1150 |
| OBC | ₹600 |
| SC, ST | ₹325 |
Note: Examination fee must be paid through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and other available payment modes only.
CSIR UGC NET December 2024: Age Limit
| Position | Age Limit |
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| JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) | Maximum 30 years (as of February 2025) |
| Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
| Age Relaxation | As per NTA CSIR UGC NET December Online Form rules. |
Eligibility Criteria for CSIR UGC NET December 2024
- Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent with 55% marks (for General / OBC) and 50% marks (for SC / ST and PH).
- Candidates with an integrated course, B.E / B.Tech / B.Pharma, and MBBS are also eligible for this examination.
CSIR UGC NET 2024: Available Subjects
- Chemical Science
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Science
- Life Science
- Mathematical Science
- Physical Science
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Exam Pattern
Negative Marking: Applicable for incorrect answers in all sections.
| Subjects | Part A (General Aptitude) | Part B | Part C (Analytical Questions) | Total Marks |
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| 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 |
