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National Testing Agency prescribes the UGC NET selection procedure 2024 in the official brochure. As per the UGC NET 2024 selection procedure, it is just an exam to be qualified but to appear in the exam candidates must cross through various steps. NTA comes under the Ministry of Education organizes the UGC NET exam which is India's most popular competitive exam for a teaching career.
The UGC NET is conducted to make candidates eligible to apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureships in various universities and colleges across India. In order to qualify for the NTA UGC NET exam 2024, candidates need to qualify by scoring the minimum qualifying marks. In this article on the selection procedure of UGC NET 2024, we will share a step-by-step guide for candidates who are planning to appear and qualify for the exam. NET aspirants are advised to go through the detailed UGC NET exam process 2024 write-up to get all the details.
Step 1 - Fill out the UGC NET application form 2024
Candidates who want to appear in the UGC NET exam have to first fill out the application form successfully. The application form has been released on April 20, 2024. In order to apply, candidates have to meet the UGC NET 2024 eligibility criteria.
Step 2 – Appear for the Exam
Candidates who successfully submit the application form will be issued the admit card of UGC NET to appear in the exam.
Step 3 – Qualify for the Exam
The next step for candidates who appeared in the exam and have prepared for the UGC NET exam is qualifying it. To qualify for UGC NET JRF and Lectureship, candidates will have to score the qualifying marks.
Candidates can check the minimum qualifying marks for the UGC NET exam:
Aggregate UGC NET qualifying marks for General category candidates (both papers) - 40% marks.
UGC NET Qualifying marks for OBC, other candidates from reserved category - 35% marks
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Step 4 – UGC NET Selection Process 2024 for JRF & Lectureship
UGC decides the qualifying criteria to select aspirants for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship. The criteria are mentioned below:
Only 6% of candidates who appeared will qualify for the exam and become eligible for Assistant Professor. A category-wise reservation policy will be applied for these 6% qualified candidates.
The subject-wise merit list and UGC NET qualifying criteria for Lectureship as per category will be prepared on the basis of the formula mentioned below:
UGC NET Passing Criteria
Number. of Qualified Candidates (General Category) for Lectureship in English Subject | The number of candidates (General category) who secure a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in papers 1 & 2 taken for ‘English’ (x) Total number of slots available under General category (÷) Total number of candidates (General category) overall subjects who secure at least 40% aggregate marks in both papers combined. |
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For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) only 1% of the appeared candidates will be eligible for the certificate. The formula to select the qualified candidates for JRF is mentioned below:
Number. of Qualified Candidates (General Category) for Lectureship in English Subject | The number of candidates (General category) who opted JRF and have qualified for assistant professor in English subject (x) Total number of slots available for JRF (General category) (÷) Total number of candidates (General category) over all subjects who opted for JRF and qualified for Assistant Professor. |
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To get the UGC NET exam 2024, candidates must apply for it and appear for it.
There are a lot of books, and preparation tips through which candidates can prepare for the UGC NET exam 2024. Download previous year's question papers, give mock tests etc for better preparations.
Candidates can apply for UGC NET from the official website only.
No, the exam will be conducted in online mode.
The application fee is Rs. 1100 for general category candidates while for candidates belonging to reserved category the fees is less.
No, you cannot apply in two different subjects, however, when you apply for UGC NET you will have to apply for two subjects, one is the common paper and one of the objective paper.
The questions are asked in objective type format.
There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor. However, for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) posts, candidates should not be more than 30 years of age. Upper age relaxation will be provided to candidates who belong from reserved categories.
Others:05 September,2024 - 31 May,2025
Application Date:22 April,2025 - 21 May,2025
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Here’s a simple strategy to prepare for UGC NET in Social Work:
Know the syllabus
: Cover both Paper 1 (teaching & research aptitude) and Paper 2 (Social Work topics like theories, methods, policies, etc.).
Use standard books
: Refer to authors like U. Ghai, Sanjay Bhattacharya, and IGNOU materials for Paper 2.
Make short notes : Summarize each topic for quick revision.
Practice MCQs : Solve previous years' papers and mock tests regularly.
Revise often : Set a revision schedule weekly to retain concepts.
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:
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.
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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.
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Clearing the UGC-NET (Law) exam requires a well-planned strategy. Here’s a simple guide to help you prepare:
Understand the Exam: Two papers – Paper 1 (General Aptitude) & Paper 2 (Law), no negative marking.
Know the Syllabus: Focus on Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, Contracts, etc.
Study Material: Use Trueman’s for Paper 1, S.K. Kapoor & Avtar Singh for Paper 2.
Practice & Revision: Solve previous papers, take mock tests, make short notes.
Daily Routine: Study 4-5 hours, revise weekly, stay updated with legal developments.
Hope it helps !
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