How many members have applied for CSIR UGC NET
National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CSIR UGC NET exam every year in two sessions. Almost 2 to 3 lakh candidates apply for the CSIR UGC NET exam every year for July and December sessions. Out of which about 1.5 to 1.75 lakhs appear for the CSIR NET exam.
As per the previous session’s CSIR UGC NET exam statistics a total of 2,19,146 candidates applied. Out of that, a total of 1,75,355. Aspirants can go through the full article to know how many candidates have applied for the CSIR UGC NET exam every year.
CSIR UGC NET Exam 2024 - Overview
Check the CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam information from the table below.
CSIR NET 2024 Overview
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test |
Short Exam Name | CSIR UGC NET |
Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
Frequency of Conduct | Twice a year |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | Rs 1150 (Online) |
Exam Mode | Online |
Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
Official Website | csirnet.nta.ac.in |
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CSIR UGC NET Exam Statistics (Previous years)
CSIR UGC NET Exam Statistics of Previous Years are as follows:
Year | No. of registered candidates (Assistant Professor Only + Both JRF & Assistant Professor) | No. of candidates appeared (Assistant Professor Only + Both JRF & Assistant Professor) |
Dec 2023 | 219146 | 175355 |
Dec 2022 - June 2023 | 274027 | 199890 |
June 2021 | 207306 | 159824 |
June 2020 | 262292 | 171273 |
CSIR UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2024
The exam conducting body determines the CSIR UGC NET 2024 eligibility criteria and mentions on the official notification. The eligibility criteria of CSIR UGC NET exam are comprised of the following factors.
Nationality - Indian
Age limit - 30 years (Age relaxation is provided to reserved category applicants only)
Educational Qualification - Passed post-graduation from any recognized University with a minimum of 55 % aggregate marks while for reserved categories candidates 50%.
CSIR UGC NET Application Form 2024
NTA releases the CSIR UGC NET 2024 application form on the official website. Candidates who fullfil the minimum eligibility will be able to fill and submit the CSIR UGC NET application form. Candidates are required to fill in all the important details in the application form such as personal, contact and academic details.
Steps to fill CSIR UGC NET Form 2024
Visit the CSIR UGC NET official website - csirnet.nta.ac.in
Complete the registration process by filling the basic information.
Fill the other details in CSIR UGC NET application form 2024
Upload a scanned passport sized photograph and signature.
Preview the CSIR UGC NET form 2024 details.
Pay the registration fee
Download and take the printout of the application form for future reference.
CSIR UGC NET 2024 Application Fee
Category | Application Fee (Rs) |
General | Rs 1,150 |
General-EWS/OBC(NCL) | Rs 600 |
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | Rs 325 |