NTA UGC NET / JRF December 2023 Exam: E-Certificate and JRF Qualification Details
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) December 2023 exam. Candidates aspiring to obtain the Eligibility Certificate or JRF Award Letter can now access the result notice, e-certificate, and award letter through the official website. This post provides detailed information on the exam schedule, application process, eligibility criteria, and other crucial updates for the December 2023 cycle.
Overview of NTA UGC NET / JRF December 2023 Exam
The UGC NET / JRF exam is conducted twice a year to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor or to award the Junior Research Fellowship. For the December 2023 session, the NTA has outlined a detailed schedule and guidelines for candidates appearing in various subjects. Below are the key details you should be aware of:
Important Dates for UGC NET / JRF December 2023
Event
Date
Application Start Date
30th September 2023
Last Date to Apply Online
31st October 2023
Last Date for Fee Payment
31st October 2023
Correction Window
1st to 3rd November 2023
Online Examination Date
6th to 22nd December 2023
Exam City Information Availability
Before Exam
Admit Card Availability
Before Exam
Answer Key Release
3rd January 2024
Result Declaration
18th January 2024
E-Certificate / Award Letter Availability
27th February 2024
UGC NET / JRF December 2023 Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category. Below is the detailed fee structure:
Category
Application Fee (INR)
General Category
1150
EWS / OBC Category
600
SC / ST / PH Category
325
Note: The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET / JRF Exam
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the UGC NET / JRF December 2023 exam:
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have a Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks from a recognized university. Candidates who are currently appearing for the final exam of their Master’s degree are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit:
JRF: Maximum age limit is 31 years.
NET: No age limit.
UGC NET / JRF December 2023 Subject List
The exam covers a wide range of subjects, from Humanities and Social Sciences to languages and specialized areas like Environmental Science, Computer Science, and more. Some of the key subjects available are:
Subject Code
Subject Name
Subject Code
Subject Name
01
Economics
02
Political Science
03
Philosophy
04
Psychology
05
Sociology
06
History
07
Anthropology
08
Commerce
09
Education
10
Social Work
11
Defence and Strategic Studies
12
Home Science
13
Sindhi
14
Public Administration
15
Population Studies
16
Hindustani Music
17
Management
18
Maithili
19
Bengali
20
Hindi
21
Kannada
22
Malayalam
23
Odia
24
Punjabi
25
Sanskrit
26
Tamil
27
Telugu
28
Urdu
29
Arabic
30
English
31
Linguistics
32
Chinese
33
Dogri
34
Nepali
35
Manipuri
36
Assamese
37
Gujarati
38
Marathi
39
French
40
Spanish
41
Russian
42
Persian
43
Rajasthani
44
German
45
Japanese
46
Adult Education / Continuing Education
47
Physical Education
49
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies
50
Indian Culture
55
Labour Welfare / HR Management
58
Law
59
Library and Information Science
60
Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian Studies
63
Mass Communication and Journalism
80
Geography
87
Computer Science and Application
89
Environmental Science
94
Bodo
100
Yoga
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How to Download UGC NET E-Certificate and JRF Award Letter
Candidates who have qualified for the UGC NET / JRF December 2023 exam can download their e-certificates and JRF Award Letters using the following steps:
The NTA UGC NET / JRF December 2023 exam is a pivotal opportunity for candidates looking to qualify for Assistant Professor positions or obtain a JRF award. Make sure to keep track of all the important dates and follow the instructions for downloading your E-Certificate or JRF Award Letter. For more information and updates, refer to the UGC NET Official Website.
