The National Testing Agency has recently released the admit card for the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) scheduled for June 2024. Candidates can now download their admit cards from the official website of UGC NET with their login credentials. This year, the exam will be held on a single day for all 83 subjects, instead of multiple days, which is a notable change. Candidates must follow the instructions on the admit cards carefully and carry necessary documents to the exam hall.
The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a prestigious national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for determining the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
Key Updates for UGC NET 2024
FAQs on UGC NET 2024 and Past Events
1. How can I apply for UGC NET 2024?
2. What are the eligibility criteria for UGC NET?
3. How is the UGC NET score calculated?
4. What is the validity of UGC NET score?
5. What are the changes introduced in UGC NET 2024?
Additional Information
In 2022, UGC NET was conducted twice, in July and December. The results for the December 2022 exam were declared in March 2023. A total of 8,277 candidates qualified for Assistant Professorship, while 4,597 candidates qualified for the JRF.
NTA plans to conduct UGC NET twice a year, in June and December. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the official announcements and follow the instructions provided by NTA carefully.
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