UGC NET Application Form 2024 Released, December Registration Link Active

National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the UGC NET Application Form 2024 for December session. Candidates can access the application link for UGC NET December 2024 on the official NTA website and submit their applications online by 10th December 2024. This article provides a detailed guide on UGC NET application form 2024 for December cycle along with other key details.

UGC NET Application Form 2024 Schedule

NTA has announced the schedule of UGC NET application form 2024 for December cycle. The application process will run from 19 November to 10 December 2024 (till 11:50 pm). Fee payment is accepted till 11th December, correction window is available from 12th to 13th December 2024. Ensure timely submission and correction.

• Submission of Online Application: 19 November 2024 to 10 December 2024 (till 11:50 pm)
• Fee payment last date: 11 December 2024 (by 11:50 pm)
• Correction Window: 12 December 2024 to 13 December 2024 (till 11:50 pm)
• Exam Dates: From 1 January 2025 to 19 January 2025

UGC NET Application Form 2024- Overview

National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the online application process for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) on its official website. For this examination conducted by UGC twice a year, candidates are required to have a master’s degree from a recognized university. Additionally, reflecting the latest eligibility update, candidates with a 4-year undergraduate degree are now eligible to apply for UGC NET 2024.

UGC NET Online Registration Link 2024

UGC NET Online Registration Link 2024 is open from 19th November to 10th December 2024. Candidates can complete and submit their application forms through the UGC NET application link 2024 given below. For any amendments, the UGC NET correction window will be available from December 12 to December 13, 2024, on the official NTA website. Use the direct link given below to register and apply online for UGC NET Application Form 2024.

Link to apply for UGC NET December Application Form 2024

How to submit UGC NET application form 2024 online?

In the following section, candidates will know about the step-by-step process to submit the application form to appear in the UGC NET 2024 examination. Candidates must submit their application form through online mode only. Follow these steps to complete the UGC NET 2024 application process:

• Step 1: Online Registration: Use your email ID and mobile number to register online. Note down the system-generated application number for future reference.
• Step 2: Fill the Application Form: Enter personal details (name, date of birth, contact information, etc.) as per official records. Choose your subject, exam city and category carefully. Upload scanned images of:
  • Photo: (10-200 KB) – Fresh, clear, without mask, covering 80% of face.
  • Signature: (4-30 KB) – Clear, complete signature in running handwriting.
• Step 3: Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online through SBI/Canara/ICICI/HDFC Bank, Debit/Credit Card or UPI. Keep proof of fee payment with you.
• Correction Window: If necessary, corrections can be made during the correction window period (12-13 December 2024).
• Important points to note
  • Use your own email ID and mobile number for communication.
  • Submit only one application form; Filling more than one form may result in cancellation.
  • Retain copies of the confirmation page, proof of payment and additional photographs for future use.

How to upload signature and photo on its official website?

Candidates must read the instructions on how to upload the signature and photograph of the candidates for the application form. Without uploading the images with correct dimensions and size, the application form will not be considered by the competent authorities.

• Candidates are required to upload scanned copy of photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format only.
• The size of the scanned image of the photograph should be between 10kb to 200kb. There is no need to authenticate the photo.
• The size of the scanned image of the signature should be between 4kb to 30kb. The candidate should sign his/her complete signature in running handwriting with black ink pen on white paper and scan the same for uploading.
• Wearing glasses in photos is allowed only if used regularly.
• Polaroids and computer generated photographs are not acceptable.
• The same passport size photograph is to be used for uploading with the online UGC NET application form and pasting on the attendance sheet at the examination centre.

Comment: Category Certificate (if applicable): If you belong to reserved category (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PWD), scanned copy of your respective category certificate is required.

Important points before filling UGC NET Application Form 2024

• Enter personal details accurately including gender, category, subject and exam city.
• PwD candidates must complete the relevant section; Others should leave it blank.
• Keep a printed confirmation page for reference after submission.
• Provide complete postal address with valid PIN code for correspondence.
• Make sure that your email ID and mobile number are correct and cannot be changed later.
• Do not include details of coaching centers in the application form.
• Only online applications are accepted through the official NTA website; Offline submission is not allowed.
• Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn.
• Forms not meeting the eligibility criteria will be rejected.
• Submit only one application; Multiple entries may lead to disqualification.
• No modifications can be made after the repair window is closed.

ugc net payment mode

Refer to the payment procedure to complete the payment of UGC NET application fee mentioned in the following section. Candidates should read the instructions carefully to understand the nuances of payment mode and process in detail.

• UGC NET Application Form Fee Payment:
  • Candidates are required to submit the UGC NET application fee 2024 through online mode.
  • Payment can be made easily through SBI, Syndicate, HDFC, or ICICI payment gateway using debit/credit card or net banking/Paytm.
• Proof of fee payment: After successfully completing the fee payment, applicants should keep the proof by downloading, saving and printing a copy of the confirmation page for their records and future reference.
• Submission Steps: All steps related to submission of UGC NET application form 2024, including uploading of candidate’s photograph and signature, fee payment and printing of confirmation page, can be completed separately.
• Correction Window: Once submitted, changes in details in specific fields are permitted only during the correction window period.

UGC NET Application Form Fee

UGC NET application fee is Rs 2024. Rs 1150/- for general category. Rs.600/- for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL. Rs.325/- for SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender candidates. For detailed description of the fee structure, see the table below for clarity.

UGC NET Application Form Fee
Social class	charge
general/unreserved	Rupee. 1150/-
GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL	Rupee. 600/-
SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender	Rupee. 325/-

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for UGC NET December 2024 are given below to help the candidates ensure compliance before applying for the examination.

• Educational qualification
  • General/Unreserved/General-EWS Candidates: Must have obtained at least 55% marks in Master’s degree or equivalent from a UGC recognized university. Eligible subjects include humanities, social sciences (including languages), computer science and applications, and electronic sciences.
  • OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PWD/III Gender Candidates: Must have obtained at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Candidates are waiting for the results
  • Candidates pursuing master’s degree or awaiting final year results can also apply.
  • Provisional admission applies; Eligibility for JRF/Assistant Professor is confirmed only after securing the required marks (55% for General, 50% for reserved categories) within two years of the declaration of result.
• Relaxation for third gender candidates: Third gender candidates get the same relaxation in fee, age and eligibility as SC/ST/PWD candidates. The subject-wise qualifying cut-off for this category will be the lowest among reserved categories.
• Exemption for PhD degree holders: Ph.D. Holders whose master’s degree was completed by 19 September 1991 get a relaxation of 5% in the total marks, reducing the requirement to 50%.
• Subject of examination: Candidates must appear in their postgraduate subject. If the subject is not listed in the UGC NET subjects (Appendix-II), they can select a related subject.
• Four-year bachelor’s degree holders: Candidates with four-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree are required to have a minimum of 75% marks or equivalent grade. Relaxation of 5% is applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PWD candidates.
• Provisional eligibility for four-year program students: Candidates in the final year of a four-year undergraduate program can apply provisionally. JRF eligibility is dependent on completion of UGC Ph.D. Rules within two years of NET result declaration.
• Selection of topics: Candidates with four-year undergraduate degree can choose any of the subjects listed in Appendix-III for UGC NET, irrespective of their undergraduate discipline.
• Age Limit:
  • Candidates applying for JRF posts should not be more than 30 years of age
  • There is no upper age limit for admission to Assistant Professor posts and Ph.D. Program.

UGC NET Age Limit for ST, ST, OBC, General

as per latest ugc net official notification 2024There is no age restriction for the candidates willing to apply for Assistant Professor eligibility. However, it is important for the applicants to thoroughly review the entire UGC NET 2024 Notification PDF before starting the application process.

ugc net age limit 2024
positions	unreserved category	SC/ST/OBC/PWD	Candidates with LLM degree
UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship	30 years	35 years	33 years
ugc net assistant professor	no upper age limit
PhD admission	no upper age limit

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