UGC NET Exam Updates

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been releasing crucial updates regarding the UGC NET exam, including the release of the exam city intimation slip for the Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2024 session. Candidates who have successfully registered for the examination can now access their allotted exam city details through the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in. The exam city intimation slip is a crucial document that informs candidates about the city where their examination center will be located. However, it is essential to note that this is not the admit card, which will be released separately at a later date.

To download the exam city intimation slip, candidates need to log in using their application number and date of birth. The NTA has provided a step-by-step guide to help candidates access their slips without any hassle. The steps include visiting the official website, looking for the link titled “CSIR UGC NET – Download City Intimation Slip”, clicking on the link to proceed to the login page, entering the application number and date of birth, submitting the details to view the exam city intimation slip, and downloading the slip for future reference. The NTA has advised candidates to carefully review the details on the slip and contact the helpdesk in case of any discrepancies or difficulties, utilizing technology to streamline the process.

The UGC NET result for the December 2024 session is expected to be released soon, and candidates can check their scores on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The result will be compiled based on the final answer key released, and there will be no re-evaluation or re-checking of the result. The UGC NET exam is held twice a year, in June and December, for the appointment of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, and admissions to PhD programmes, requiring a high level of academic excellence. The exam was conducted from January 3 to January 27, 2025, and over 6,49,490 candidates participated, resulting in an overall attendance rate of 76.5 per cent, demonstrating the importance of this exam in the academic community.

Candidates can check their results by entering their login credentials on the official website. The NTA will release the final answer key after carefully considering the objections raised by the candidates. The provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2024 exam was released on January 31, 2025, and candidates were given time to raise objections against the answer key until February 3, 2025. The agency will release the final answer key, and candidates can check their scores and download the results once announced.

Here are the key points to note about the UGC NET exam: * The UGC NET exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). * The exam determines whether Indian nationals are eligible for roles as Assistant Professors or for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. * The exam is held twice a year, in June and December. * The exam was conducted from January 3 to January 27, 2025, and over 6,49,490 candidates participated. * The overall attendance rate was 76.5 per cent. * The provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2024 exam was released on January 31, 2025. * Candidates can check their results on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in, and stay updated with the latest news and updates on the exam schedule and admission process.