Tue Nov 19 16:20:00 UTC 2024: ## UGC NET December 2024: Notification Expected Soon, Exam in January

**New Delhi, [Date]** – The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the official notification for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2024 cycle in the coming weeks. While an official date hasn’t been confirmed, sources suggest the notification could arrive by mid-to-late November.

Aspiring Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) and Assistant Professors are advised to regularly check the NTA website and news outlets for updates. The online application window is anticipated to open from mid-November to early December 2024, with a correction window following in the second week of December.

The UGC NET exam itself is tentatively scheduled for the second and third weeks of January 2025, with admit cards expected by the end of December. Results are anticipated by February 2025.

Eligibility requires a postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). The exam is conducted online in two papers, covering subject-specific knowledge and general teaching and research aptitude. Applicants will need to complete the registration process, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.

The UGC NET presents a crucial opportunity for those pursuing careers in academia and research in India. Further details, including specific dates and application procedures, will be announced in the official notification.

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