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How many students apply for UGC NET every year?

How many students apply for UGC NET every year?

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jun 20, 2024 04:49 PM IST | #UGC NET

National Testing Agency conducts the UGC NET exam 2024 twice every year. The UGC NET exam is an eligibility test to become assistant professors in Indian universities and Junior research fellowships (JRF). The UGC NET exam has a huge competition across India with lakhs of candidates applying every year.

The UGC NET 2024 exam has a large applicant pool. Around 8- 12 lakh candidates apply for the UGC NET exam. The number is increasing with each year. However, the number of candidates appearing for the NET exam 2024 is a little less.

UGC NET Statistics

The below table shows rough numbers about the registered UGC NET candidates versus the number of candidates who actually appear for the June exam.

UGC NET Statistics of candidates appeared in the exam

Year

Number of applicants

Number of candidates appeared

Number of qualified candidates

June 2024

11,21,225

9,08,580

TBA

Dec 2023

945872

695928

53762

June 2023

639069

462144

32304

Dec 2022

834537

546679

39070

Dec 2021 + June 2022 (Merged Cycle)

1266509

671288

43729

June 2020

860976

526707

40986

For the 2024 UGC NET exam, around 11,21,225 candidates registered for the exam. Out of which, 9,45,918 candidates actually appeared for the exam. Out of the UGC NET qualified candidates, only a small percentage of candidates qualify the exam.

The number of candidates who qualify for the UGC NET exam and become assistant professors are even less in number. Candidates have to meet the UGC NET cut off 2024 in order to qualify the exam. In the end, around 10-15 % of those qualified candidates usually take up roles for JRF and assistant professors.

Some of the main reasons due to which the candidates don't appear for the examination could be due to insufficient preparation, reaching late to the UGC NET 2024 exam centre, or a change of mind.

Getting an Assistant professor job through a UGC NET certificate is a stepping stone for those who want to teach. The jobs are limited and considered to have a large competition. The candidates who take up JRF positions also receive a great deal of funding to pursue their PhD after qualifying the NET 2024 exam.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What is the success rate of the UGC NET exam?

The UGC NET success rate is the number of candidates qualifying the exam as per the cut off. The success rate is around 6-10 %.

2. What is the salary of a UGC NET qualified lecturer?

There isn't a fixed salary after clearing the UGC NET 2024 as it completely depends on the job type, experience, and location. Candidates may expect the NET salary of Rs 30,000 - Rs 60,000 for the assistant professor role.

3. How many people get JRF every year?

A very small percentage of candidates get the UGC NET JRF qualification every year. Only 30% of the UGC NET qualified candidates get JRF every year which is around 10,000 - 20, 000 candidates.

4. Is 3 months enough for UGC NET?

For someone who is new to the UGC NET 2024 subjects, 3 months could be a tough time frame to crack the exam. However, with focussed work and dedication, it is definitely enough.

5. Is UGC NET very hard?

The difficulty level of the NET exam depends on the preparation of the candidate.Candidates can enhance their preparation level by solving as many sample papers and UGC NET 2024 mock tests as possible.

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Questions related to UGC NET

Have a question related to UGC NET ?

No, you won't be eligible for the UGC NET June 2024 exam if you are currently in the final year of your MSc Agriculture Agronomy program.The UGC NET requires candidates to possess a Master's degree in the relevant subject at the time of application.

Since June 2024 applications would likely have closed by now , you wouldn't have had your Master's degree at that point.

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Hello aspirant,

Certainly, eligibility to apply for the UGC NET exam requires candidates to have passed their master's degree exams with a minimum of 55 per cent (50 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) within two years from the date of the UGC NET result declaration.

To know the complete eligibility criteria, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.

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Hello aspirant,

Before applying, candidates must review the qualifying requirements for UGC NET 2023. Twice a year, the UGC NET is held to ascertain the eligibility of applicants seeking to become Assistant Professors and JRFs.

The age limit for JRF is 30 years but there is no agr limit for assistant professor. So you are eligible for assistant professor job.

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Hope this information helps you.

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Candidates who want to take admission in Ph. D. must have a post-graduate degree in Sociology/ Community Health with at least 55% marks from a recognized university and must have passed the national level entrance examination or university level entrance examination As you have already passed the examination, you are one step closer.

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