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
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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.

How many students apply for UGC NET every year?
How many students apply for UGC NET 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 Questions (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 ?

Hello,

To download the question paper for Hindi UGC NET, please visit the official website of UGC. All the previous year papers can be found in that website. The previous year question paper tab is right beside the syllabus tab. You can also refer to some good books online to get the question papers.

Hope this helps. All the best!

Hello there,

Here’s a simple strategy to prepare for UGC NET in Social Work:

  1. Know the syllabus : Cover both Paper 1 (teaching & research aptitude) and Paper 2 (Social Work topics like theories, methods, policies, etc.).

  2. Use standard books : Refer to authors like U. Ghai, Sanjay Bhattacharya, and IGNOU materials for Paper 2.

  3. Make short notes : Summarize each topic for quick revision.

  4. Practice MCQs : Solve previous years' papers and mock tests regularly.

  5. Revise often : Set a revision schedule weekly to retain concepts.

  6. Follow current affairs : Focus on social policies, government schemes, and recent developments in social work.

Stay consistent with 4–5 hours of study daily, and focus on understanding rather than memorizing.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hi aspirant.

If you're looking to download the CSIR UGC NET question papers, you can follow this method for easy access:

  1. Start by visiting the official CSIR (HRDG) website.
  2. Once you are on the homepage, look for the section specifically dedicated to the "CSIR-UGC NET Exam."
  3. Under the "Examinations" subsection, you will find links to different resources. Search for the link labeled "Question-Answer Keys Archive. " This archive includes previous years' question papers along with their answer keys.
  4. Click on the link to access the question papers.
  5. From there, you can download the files directly to your device.
  6. Be sure to save them in a convenient location for easy reference in the future.

You can also download it from the Career360 website

Yes, you can still be eligible for the UGC NET exam, as it primarily requires a master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).

Your two-year gap after Class 10 will not affect your UGC NET eligibility, as the exam considers postgraduate qualifications, not the gap between 10th and 12th.

Hello,

Yes, you can appear for GATE XH (Humanities & Social Sciences) in Psychology if the institute you are applying to accepts GATE XH scores for PhD admissions in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (OBHRM) .

However, most IITs and IIMs prefer CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-NET/JRF or their own entrance tests for PhD admissions in OBHRM. Some IITs might accept GATE scores , but it's best to check the specific admission requirements of the IITs/IIMs where you want to apply.

Hope it helps !

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