The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is a prestigious national-level examination conducted in India to determine the eligibility of candidates for the roles of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the test evaluates candidates’ proficiency in their chosen subject and general teaching or research aptitude.
The examination is conducted twice a year, typically in June and December, in an online computer-based format. It comprises two papers: Paper 1, which tests general teaching and research aptitude, and Paper 2, which focuses on the candidate’s chosen subject from a wide array of disciplines. Both papers consist of multiple-choice questions, and there is no negative marking.
Clearing the UGC NET opens doors to prestigious academic and research opportunities. It enhances career prospects, allowing candidates to join the teaching faculty of reputed institutions or engage in advanced research with financial support under the JRF scheme.
The examination is conducted twice every year i.e. June and December. The National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted for candidates of below three categories:
(i) Award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor
(ii) Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
(iii) Admission to Ph.D. only
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application Form | 11th December 2024 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date To Submit Exam fees online | 12th December 2024 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Release of Admit Cards | 28th December 2024 |
| Date of UGC NET Dec 2024 Examination | 3rd January 2025 to 16th January 2025 |
| UGC NET Dec 2024 Exam Fees | Rs 1150 (General/ Unreserved) Rs 600 (General-EWS/OBC-NCL) Rs 325 (SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender) |
1. Visit the Portal for NTA UGC NET exam to apply for December 2024 Examination form.
2. Click on green button for ‘New Candidate Register here’ on the left side of screen.
3. Download the information bulletin and read all the instructions. Scroll to the end of the screen, tick the check box and click on ‘Click Here To Proceed’.
4. The new page will ask you to select the Identity Card you want to proceed for your registration. You can either select PAN/Aadhaar/Passport. Make sure to use your own identity card and not your parents or relatives one. Enter the Identity number. Click on ‘Click here to proceed’.
Note: Prioritize using Aadhaar card here as for Non Aadhaar , you will need to reach Exam center 1 hour earlier for authentication.
5. Scroll down to enter your personal details, present address, permanent address. Choose a password and enter security pin. Click Submit. Make sure to keep the password saved someone for further use.
Note: Enter your Email ID very carefully here since OTP is sent for further application.
6. You will see a page with all the details entered. Cross check properly before proceeding. Scroll below the page to tick all check boxes once verified.
7. Check your mail to find OTP sent by UGC NET. Enter OTP, Security Code and click on “verify’.
8. After verification, you will receive a Confirmation mail on your Email with Application number. Save the application number for later use.
9. Visit the Application portal On the right hand of the screen, enter your Application number, Password and security pin. Click on login.
10. In this screen, you will see that registration is complete, while application and payment is yet to be completed. Click on ‘Complete your Application form’ to proceed.
11. You will see auto filled information in your contact details, enter rest of the details. Enter Captcha code and tick the check box of ‘I agree’. Click on Save & Next.
12. Similarly fill your personal details on next page and click on Save and Next.
13. You will now see a Qualification Details Page. Enter if you are applying on the basis of Masters degree or FYUP. Choose Pass Status, year of passing, course and Subject Name. If you have selected passed before, your result awaited option will turn invalid. Select India and Delhi in case you passed from IGNOU. Choose IGNOU among the list of options in University Name. Now, Enter Marks and percentage. Enter Captcha and click on ‘Save & Next’.
14. You will now be asked to select your PhD and research details. Choose ‘No’ if you are not admitted to any PhD program. Enter captcha. Tick the check box and click on ‘Save & Next’.
15. You will now have to select whether you want to apply for Assistant professor or JRF or PhD. Now, select 4 exam center cities of your choice in the order of preference. Fill in other details. Click on ‘Save & Next’.
16. Upload Photo and Signature scanned copies. Make sure to adhere to specifications mentioned for each document. Click on ‘Save & Next’.
17. Check all the information on the page, scroll down and enter your mobile number. Click on ‘Send OTP’. You will now receive an OTP.
18. Enter OTP and review the page. After ticking all check boxes , click on ‘Final Submit’.
19. You will now see a payment screen with your Name, Application Number and Amount. Click on ‘Pay Now’. Pay fee using SBI/CANARA/ICICI/HDFC Bank/ Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI and keep proof of fee paid.
20. Download, save and print a copy of Confirmation Page of the Application Form for future use.
Note: All the 3 Steps can be done together or at separate timings. The submission of Application of a could be considered as successful only if the payment was successful.
In order to download the UGC NET admit card, follow these steps:
Go to the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) or UGC NET. The official website for UGC NET is usually ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Look for a link that says “Click here to Download Admit Card” on the homepage.
Click on the admit card link. You will be directed to a login page where you need to enter your credentials. Typically, you will need your application number, date of birth, and security pin/captcha code to log in.
After logging in, your admit card will be displayed on the screen. Review all the details to ensure they are correct. Click on the download button to save the admit card to your device. It’s a good practice to print out a few copies of the admit card for future reference.
Ensure all the details on the admit card are correct, such as your name, photograph, exam center, and timing.
If you encounter any issues or discrepancies, contact the NTA or UGC NET helpline immediately for assistance. You can email at ugcnet@nta.ac.in or call at 011-69227700 or 011-40759000.
One thing to note here is that City Intimation Slip is not the Admit Card for the examination. This is only an advance information for the allotment of the city where the Examination Centre will be located. You can arrange your commute beforehand, if the location is far from your place.
To download the city intimation slip for the UGC NET exam Dec 2024, you can follow these steps:
Note: If either the photo or the QR code is missing, you should re-download it.
In case of any issues or concerns in downloading/checking the Examination City Intimation Slip for UGC – NET June 2024, you can contact on 011-40759000 or e-mail at ugcnet@nta.ac.in.
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