UGC NET Exam Date:31 Dec' 25 - 07 Jan' 26
The National Testing Agency conducts the UGC NET exam twice a year. The UGC NET exam is a gateway for aspiring lecturers and researchers in India. The UGC NET 2024 exam has high competition making it difficult to qualify. However, with good preparation and strategy, the NTA UGC NET exam is possible to crack. The NET exam December session has been conducted between January 3 and 27, 2025.
The UGC NET success rate is defined as the percentage of candidates who succeed among the total number of appeared candidates in the examination. The UGC NET success rate is usually between 7 - 11% which is a small percentage of candidates who appear in the examination. Apart from this, candidates need to score more than the UGC NET cut off 2024 in order to qualify the exam. The UGC NET cut off is to score 40 % for general category and 35 % for other categories. The below table shows the total number of candidates appeared in the exam versus the UGC NET pass percentage -
Year | Registered candidates | Appeared candidates | Qualified candidates | No. of candidates qualified (Both JRF & Assistant Professor) | UGC NET pass percentage |
| December 2024 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
June 2024 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
December 2023 | 9,45,918 | 6,95,928 | 58,794 | 5032 | 11.83 % |
June 2023 | 639069 | 462144 | 32,304 | 4937 | 14.3% |
December 2022 | 8,34,537 | 5,46,679 | 43,917 | 4847 | 8.03% |
June 2022 & December 2021 | —- | 5,44,485 | 43,246 | 9127 | 12.5% |
June 2021 & December 2020 | 1266509 | 671288 | 52856 | 7679 | 7.87% |
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From the above statistics, it is seen that the UGC NET success rate is very less compared to the candidates who give in the exam. On an average, around 7 - 11% of the appeared candidates qualify the UGC NET 2024 exam. The success rate varies with each year. It depends on factors like the subject the candidate chooses, the candidate’s category, etc.
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Though the UGC NET 2024 success rate depends on various factors, candidates can try the below tips to crack the exam -
Clearing the UGC NET exam requires dedication, preparation, understanding of syllabus and consistent practice.
Focus on active learning rather than revising the same concepts everyday.
Practise mock UGC NET mock tests/ sample papers to learn time management in the examination.
Make sure that the entire UGC NET 2024 syllabus is covered. Do not study anything new during the last few weeks before the exam.
Referring to too many materials is not necessary. Choosing the right and standard resources is the best way to prepare for the NET exam 2024.
With focused preparation, the right resources, and a strategic approach, candidates can definitely improve their chances of success in the 2024 NET exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Clearing the NET exam will definitely open doors to new opportunities. It is a good career option for those who want to pursue teaching roles. Weighing the pros and cons about this field is the best way to go.
The UGC NET success rate to qualify as the Assistant professor is between 7 - 11 %.
The UGC NET 2024 exam is definitely challenging to pass. However, it is not impossible to clear.
The 7 - 11 candidates out of 100 candidates qualify the UGC NET exam 2024.
Candidates will receive a UGC NET certificate after qualifying the exam. NDA does not offer any job role or salary. Candidates may expect a UGC NET salary over Rs 30, 000.
On Question asked by student community
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If you have entered the wrong annual income but belong to the OBC NCL category and have a valid certificate, it should not cause a problem during verification, as long as your certificate supports your category and income criteria.
Make sure:
Your OBC NCL certificate is valid and matches the name on your application.
You carry the correct income details during document verification. You may have to explain or correct the income information at that stage.
The important thing is to be honest and provide supporting documents during verification. Mistakes in the application can usually be corrected at the time of document check if you have proof.
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Not clearing UGC NET is not a big problem unless you want to become an Assistant Professor or apply for a PhD with fellowship.
You can still apply for PhD without NET in many universities, but you may need to clear their entrance test. For teaching jobs in colleges and universities, NET is usually compulsory.
So, it depends on your career goals. If you plan for research or teaching, you should try to clear it.
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Visit the
official UGC NET Syllabus page
on the NTA portal. Look for the "Updated Syllabi of UGC-NET" section.
(https://www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php)
Download the Paper 1 PDF , which covers topics like teaching and research aptitude, communication, reasoning, ICT, higher education system, and more.
Also download the Paper 2 PDF for your chosen subject—choose from 85+ disciplines listed.
If your MBA (Finance) is from an accredited university and you have at least 55% of the possible points (or 50% for reserved categories), you can take the UGC NET in Commerce.
Your MBA in finance is relevant because UGC NET Commerce covers business, accounting, finance, economics, and management topics.
If you are well-versed in the fundamentals of commerce, pick commerce.
As an alternative, you can choose UGC NET Management, which is closely related to MBA courses.
Your subject-matter expertise and career objectives should guide your decision.
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Here are some links where you can access UGC NET study materials :
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