Tue Dec 10 09:03:35 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 opening of applications for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the exam, and applications are being accepted online at csirnet.nta.nic.in from December 9th to December 30th, 2024. Candidates can make corrections to their applications on January 1st and 2nd, 2025.

The computer-based test will be held from February 16th to 28th, 2025. The exam is crucial for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor positions, and PhD admissions in universities. The CSIR UGC NET exam is held twice a year.

Eligibility requires an MSc or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD candidates). The exam comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and lasts 180 minutes. Subjects covered include Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences.

The age limit for JRF candidates is 28 years, with relaxations for reserved categories. There is no upper age limit for Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions. Application fees vary depending on category. Payments can be made online.

Candidates will be categorized into three groups based on their performance: Category 1 qualifies for PhD admission, JRF, and Assistant Professor positions; Category 2 qualifies for PhD admission and Assistant Professor positions; and Category 3 qualifies only for PhD admission.

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