Is UGC NET December 2024 Exam Postponed? Get the Latest Update Here

Is UGC NET December 2024 Exam Postponed? Get the latest updates on UGC NET exam dates, NTA notifications, postponement news and possible schedule changes.

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Is UGC NET December 2024 Exam Postponed? This is a question in every aspirant’s mind with a waiting response from NTA. As every exam session approaches, news and rumors arise regarding the postponement and confuse students. To sort out all these, proper updates are to be found from NTA regarding a change in the exam dates. Generally, such postponements happen because of administrative changes, an unforeseen natural occurrence or a technical glitch during the exam process.

UGC NET December 2024 Latest News

The postponement of competitive exams like UGC NET is not unusual. The past has witnessed exams getting postponed due to reasons such as COVID-19, administrative issues and technical disturbances. Now, everybody is looking forward to hearing the latest news regarding the rescheduling of the date of UGC NET December 2024. The UGC NET December 2024 has not been postponed so far. As of now, there is no official declaration of the authorities regarding the postponement of UGC NET December 2024. Candidates should regularly visit the official website of NTA for updates about the dates and schedules of the exams.

NTA Updates on UGC NET Exam Dates

The National Testing Agency, has announced that the major deadlines for the UGC NET December 2024 application process have been extended. The candidates are now given more time to complete their registration or submission of fee in order to finish the process. The candidates aiming for Jr. Research Fellowship or to get the Assistant Professorship shall take care of these important dates. Below is essential exam dates to the December 2024 UGC NET:

Event

Earlier Date

Extended Date

Important Details

Online Submission of Application Form

10th December 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.)

11th December 2024 (up to 11:59 P.M.)

Candidates can now submit their online applications by 11:59 P.M. on 11th December 2024.

Last Date for Submission of Examination Fee

11th December 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.)

12th December 2024 (up to 11:59 P.M.)

The last date to pay the examination fee has been extended by one day, allowing payments until 12th December 2024, 11:59 P.M.

Correction in the Particulars in Online Application Form

12th December 2024 to 13th December 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.)

13th December 2024 to 14th December 2024 (up to 11:59 P.M.)

Candidates can make corrections in their submitted forms between 13th and 14th December 2024. This is the final opportunity to rectify any mistakes.

Date of Examination

1st January 2025 to 19th January 2025

The UGC NET exam will be conducted in multiple shifts from 1st January 2025 to 19th January 2025. The admit card release date will be announced later.

Revised Schedule for UGC NET December 2024

If the UGC NET December 2024 exam has been postponed, then NTA will publish a revised schedule with new dates for an exam. Normally, such a revised schedule contains the following details:

  • New dates for examination for each subject.
  • Modified timings for the exams (day and afternoon sessions).
  • Guidelines to download new admit cards.

In case of any reschedule, candidates will have to re-download their admit cards along with the updated dates. This is a very crucial document that is required to sit for the examination. NTA usually issues fresh admit cards around a few days before the new date of the exam.

Official Notification for UGC NET December 2024

The National Testing Agency has released the official notification for UGC NET December 2024 examinations. Candidates who are to take the exam must note that these dates and deadlines have been announced by NTA as the official dates. The UGC NET December 2024 exam is an ideal opportunity for those seeking to begin their career in academics. A revised date and deadline will give more time for candidates to prepare, apply and correct any mistakes in their forms so that all formalities would be completed before the final deadline.

Important: Application submission schedule, payment fee schedule, correction window and official exam dates are all reflected on the official notification.

Event

Date/Deadline

Start of Online Application Form Submission

19th November 2024

Last Date to Submit Online Application

11th December 2024 (up to 11:59 P.M.)

Last Date for Payment of Examination Fee

12th December 2024 (up to 11:59 P.M.)

Correction Window for Online Application

13th December 2024 to 14th December 2024 (up to 11:59 P.M.)

Announcement of City of Exam Centre

To be Announced Later

Downloading of Admit Card

To be Announced Later

Dates of Examination

1st January 2025 to 19th January 2025

Declaration of Results

To be Announced Later

How to Apply for UGC NET December 2024?

  1. Visit the Official Website
  2. Register Yourself: Under New Registration, enter all your details to get a login ID and password.
  3. Fill Application form: Login with your credentials fill in the details such as educational qualification, category, preferences, etc.
  4. Uploading Documents: Scanned Copies of photograph, signature and all the other required documents according to the instructions of NTA should be uploaded.
  5. Pay the Examination Fee: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI to pay the application fee. Candidates must complete payment before 12th December 2024.

Category

Application Fee

General / Unreserved (UR)

₹1150

EWS / OBC-NCL

₹600

SC / ST / PwD / Transgender

₹325

  1. Submit and Print: Once the application is submitted, take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.

Conclusion

The UGC NET December 2024 exam is a golden opportunity for the candidates who are aspiring to become Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor. Although, there is no official news of the rescheduling of the exam, yet the applicants should check the official site of NTA to refrain from confusion. This has provided aspirants with additional time to complete their formalities by extending key deadlines related to application submission, fee payment, and correction windows.

FAQs for UGC NET Exam Centers 2024

Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

The exam city slip contains details about the exam city centers.

No electronic gadgets will be allowed inside the exam centres.

Contact the NTA helpline at the numbers or email provided on the official website for support.

A printed copy of the admit card, A valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID), and a passport-sized photograph (matching the one in your application).

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