Tue Dec 10 06:27:46 UTC 2024: ## CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Exam Applications Open

**New Delhi, December 9, 2024** – The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced the December 2024 session of the CSIR UGC NET exam. Applications are now open and can be submitted online at csirnet.nta.nic.in until December 30, 2024. The computer-based test will be held from February 16 to 28, 2024, with corrections to applications accepted on January 1 and 2.

The CSIR UGC NET exam determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), lectureships (LS) / assistant professorships in universities, and PhD admissions. Candidates must hold an MSc or equivalent degree (or integrated BS-MS/BS-4 year/BE/B.Tech/B.Pharma/MBBS) with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). The exam consists of multiple-choice questions and has a duration of 180 minutes.

The age limit for JRF candidates is 28 years, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD/women and a 3-year relaxation for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. There is no upper age limit for lectureship/assistant professor applications. The application fee is ₹325 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Payment can be made online via net banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.

Candidates will be categorized into three groups based on their performance:

* **Category 1:** Eligible for PhD admission, JRF, and assistant professorship.
* **Category 2:** Eligible for PhD admission and assistant professorship.
* **Category 3:** Eligible for PhD admission only.

Further details regarding the exam syllabus and other important information are available on the official NTA website.

Read More