The National Testing Agency (NTA) has initiated the online application process for the University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2024 session. Interested candidates can apply through the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

Important Dates:

• Last date to apply: December 10, 2024, by 11:50 PM

• Last date for fee payment: December 11, 2024, by 11:50 PM

• Correction window: December 12–13, 2024, until 11:50 PM

• Exam city announcement: To be notified

• Admit card download: To be notified

• Exam dates: January 1–19, 2025 (detailed schedule to follow)

• Answer keys (provisional and final): To be announced

Application Fee:

• ₹1,150 for General/Unreserved category

• ₹600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL

• ₹325 for SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender candidates

About UGC NET:

UGC NET is a national-level test conducted by the NTA to determine eligibility for:

1. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor

2. Appointment as Assistant Professor

3. Admission to Ph.D. programs

The December 2024 session will be held for 85 subjects in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

UGC NET December 2024: Direct link to apply

Application Guidelines:

Candidates must submit only one application form and carefully follow the instructions in the information bulletin to avoid disqualification.

For assistance, applicants can contact NTA at:

• Helpline Numbers: 011-40759000, 011-69227700

• Email: ugcnet@nta.ac.in

They can visit the NTA websites – nta.ac.in and ugcnet.nta.ac.in for the latest updates.