CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Notification: Application Process, Eligibility, Exam Dates, and More

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 examination. This exam is crucial for determining eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and admission to Ph.D. programs in Indian universities and colleges. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various centers in India. The notification was published on December 9, 2024, and online applications are open from December 9 to December 30, 2024.

CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Overview

Details	Information
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)
Official Website	csirnet.nta.ac.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Start Date	December 9, 2024
Last Date for Online Registration	December 30, 2024
Last Date for Fee Payment	December 31, 2024
Application Correction Window	January 1 – January 2, 2025
Exam Date	February 16 – February 28, 2025

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	₹1150
General-EWS/OBC(NCL)	₹600
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender	₹325

Eligibility Criteria

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 apply but must complete their degree with the required percentage within two years.

Age Limit:

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum age of 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.

How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2024

Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.ac.in.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill out the application form with the required details.
Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other necessary documents.
Pay the application fee through the available online modes.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

This examination serves as a gateway for aspiring researchers and educators in India, providing opportunities for advanced studies and academic careers in various fields of science.