The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam conducted in India to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) posts in Indian collage and Universities.
UGC NET Exam is conducted by the NTA twice a year (June and December).
Initially, it was conducted by CBSE on behalf of the University Grants Commission, but from December 2018 it is being conducted by NTA in online CBT mode only. It’s a very prestigious exam, all the great lecturers and researchers today have appeared for this exam before starting their career.
The Government of India has made the exam compulsory for all future lecturers and researchers. Aspirants, who dream of becoming a lecturer or researcher, are now supposed to clear this exam.
Since you are thinking of opting for UGC NET you should always keep yourselves updated with all the UGC NET News and happenings.
In this blog, we are going to keep you updated with all the necessary and latest update and News about UGC NET 2024 Exam, Major Events & Controversy.
UGC NET News 2024 and Latest Update & Controversies
The world of UGC NET is full of news and controversies since the very first year. But in this blog, we will be sharing the UGC NET Latest News or Update only.
NTA has Opened UGC NET Correction Window 2024 (Dec)
The UGC NET Correction Process for the december 2024 session has been Started on 13th December 2024 on NTA e-portal. The Last date of Correction form is 14th December 2024. You can check the complete detail of UGC NET correction window here.
NTA has Extended the last date to Register for UGC NET December 2024 Session
NTA has Extended the Online Application form submission, correction window, and fee payment dates. The last date to apply for the December 2024 session was extended from 10th December to 11th December 2024.
The Last date for submission of Examination fee was extended from 11th December to 12th December 2024.
NTA has Opened UGC NET Application Form 2024 for the December Session Exam
The UGC NET Online application process for the December 2024 has started by the NTA on the official e-portal on 19th November 2024. Last date to apply is 11th December 2024 . candidates can check the complete detail of the Online Application Process the below link.
Please visit - UGC NET Application Form 2024 December
UGC NET Notification and Exam Date 2024 Released for December 2024 Exam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released UGC NET Notification 2024 for the December 2024 session on the official website on 19th November 2024. The Upcoming UGC NET Exam (December 2024) will be Conducted from 1st January 2025 to 19th January 2025. candidates can check the complete detail of the exam from the above link.
UGC Introduces Ayurveda Biology as New Subject in NET Exam
The UGC introduced 'Ayurveda Biology' as an additional subject in the UGC NET exam beginning with the December session 2024. aspirant will be able to apply for the subject from UGC NET December 2024 session. Ayurveda Biology inclusion was approved at the UGC's 581st meeting on 25th June 2024.
The UGC NET Ayurveda Biology Syllabus is Available on the official website in hindi and english medium language.
Read About - UGC NET Syllabus for Ayurveda Biology
UGC NET 2024 June Result and Cut off are out
The officials have released the UGC NET Result for June 2024 exam on 17th October 2024 along with the UGC NET Cut Off marks.
UGC NET Provisional and Final Answer Key 2024 are out
The officials have released UGC NET Provisional Answer key for the June 2024 exam on 7th September 2024.
The NTA has released Final UGC NET Answer key for the June 2024 exam on 12th October 2024.
University Grants Commission (UGC) Cancelled the UGC NET June Exam 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination in OMR mode on 18th June, 2024 in two shifts across different cities of the country. On 19th June 2024, the University Grants Commission (UGC) cancelled the UGC NET June exam 2024, due to a compromise of integrity.
The Major reason for cancellation is UGC received certain inputs from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs on the Examination.
UGC Launched UTSAH Portal in 2024
The UTSah Portal, an acronym for "UGC Test for Students' Admission and Harnessing Portal," is an online platform designed to cater to the needs of UGC NET aspirants. With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features, the portal aims to empower candidates throughout their UGC NET preparation journey. Let's delve into the key aspects that make UTSah Portal a valuable asset for aspiring candidates.
The portal, called Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education (UTSAH), aims to monitor the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its strategic initiatives.
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a virtual/digital storehouse that contains the information of the credits earned by individual students throughout their learning journey.
Top Foreign University PhD Holders Eligible for Direct Recruitment as Assistant Professor
Doctoral degree holders from top 500 foreign universities can now directly apply for Assistant Professor without applying for UGC NET.
The direct recruitment eligibility of international PhD holders is applicable for the disciplines of Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Education, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences, Languages, Library Science, Physical Education and Journalism and Mass Communication.
Lecturers’ Salary Upgrade Under 7th Pay Commission
UGC Pay review committee has implemented the 7th Pay Commission for teachers.
Due to this approx. 7.58 lakh teachers and academic staff in 106 UGC funded universities/colleges and many govt, state and privately funded universities and colleges will be benefited.
"The measures proposed in the revised pay structure are expected to improve quality of higher education and also attract and retain talent," the government said.
This news is given in detail in our ‘UGC 7th Pay Commission’ blog. You can read more by clicking the link.
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Original Documents Not Mandatory for Admission
University Grants Commission announced that Higher Education Institutes cannot keep the original certificates of the applicants before the confirmed admission.
Also, the announcement stated that if students decide to withdraw their application forms 15 days prior to the formally notified last date of admission, then the institution will have to refund the fees and can only charge up to Rs. 5000 as the processing fees.
Students will not have to submit any original academic and personal certificates like mark sheets, school leaving certificates, etc. at the time of submission of admission form.
They will get 90% refund in case if they withdraw their name 15 days prior, 80% within 15 days after the last date of admission. And will get 50%, in case they withdraw their name in between 16 to 30 days. Post 30 days, they will not be eligible for any refund.
Aadhaar Not Needed for UGC NET Registration 2024
Supreme Court said that it is not compulsory for applicants to provide Aadhaar Card details while registering for national level exams, i.e., UGC NET Exam.
Previously, providing Aadhaar Card details were compulsory but now aspirants can provide other identity proofs like Bank Account Number/ Passport Number/ Ration Card/ Other Govt ID.
List Of 21 Fake Universities by UGC in 2024
No university can work without approval from UGC. Such universities without UGC approval, come under the category of UGC Fake Universities.
UGC had released a list of such 21 universities which are present in 8 major states of India. Out of these 24 Universities, legal action had been taken by UGC against 2 universities, Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM), Delhi & Bio-Chemic Education Grants Commission, Nadia, West Bengal.
And as for the remaining 22 universities, a show cause and warning notice was released by UGC. These fake universities had been penalized with the amount of 1 grand as well.
UGC NET E- Certificate Validity
UGC NET released a notification saying that the validity of UGC NET certificate for JRF will be 3 years w.e.f. the date of issue of JRF Award letter and not 2 years and certificate validity for Assistant Professor / Lectureship is for a lifetime.
However, in case of candidates who have already joined M.Phil. / Ph.D., the date of commencement of fellowship will be from the date of declaration of Result or joining date, whichever is later.
Note- The NTA Will be release UGC NET Certificate for June 2024 Exam on the Official website. expected to be released in the first week of December 2024.
UGC NET News 2024 Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we have compiled the questions that are frequently asked by students, if you also have a query then you must read the following question. Also, we have covered all the UGC NET exam related queries of aspirants in our UGC NET FAQ blog, you can refer to it for any UGC NET information.
Q1. What is the next date of the UGC NET Exam in 2024?
Ans. The UGC NET December 2024 Exam will be conducted from 1st January 2025 to 19th January 2025.
Q2. What are the changes in UGC NET 2024?
Ans. The December Examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only. The Test paper will consist of two sections. Both the sections will consist of objective type, multiple- choice questions.
Q3. When is the UGC NET e-certificate released?
Ans. E-certificate for Lectureship and JRF is released by NTA within 10-15 days after the announcement of results. So that you can download the UGC NET E-Certificate from the official NTA website. UGC NET Certificate for June 2024 Session will be released soon.
Q4. When is the result announced for UGC NET?
Ans. Generally, the result for UGC NET are announced within 15-20 days form the completion of exam. You must keep yourself updated with the latest UGC NET Notification for results and similar announcements.
Q5. Does NTA provide free Mock test papers?
Ans. Yes, the online mock test papers are provided free of cost on the official NTA website. You can either download the mock tests or practice online on the website itself.
Eduncle provides free UGC NET Mock Test papers, designed by experts, to help you with a better exam preparation.
Q6. Do we need to pay any fees at the Test Practice Centres for practicing Mock Tests?
Ans. No, the access to Test Practicing Centre is completely free and you can practice as many mock tests there, without any cost.
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