UGC NET Registration has become active for the session of December 2024. News regarding this matter was conveyed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) with the help of an official declaration issued on 19 November 2024. As many as thousands of contenders wait for this annual competitive test for Assistant Professor and JRF.

UGC NET Registration Overview

All important information regarding UGC NET 2024 Registration procedures, notification date, last date to apply, important requirements before applying, as well as actual steps to complete your registration successfully are described in this article. The registration process for UGC NET 2024 has officially started with a notification dated November 19, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online until December 10, 2024.

After the closure of the registration period, the correction window will open from 12 December 2024 to 13 December 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M), allowing candidates to make necessary corrections in their application forms. The UGC NET 2024 examination is scheduled from January 1 to January 19, 2025. So, candidates must register beforehand and complete the registration process without waiting for the last minute.

UGC NET December Registration 2024 Application Fee

The UGC NET application fees are differentiated according to the candidates’ categories. Here are the applicant fees:

UGC NET December 2024 Application Form Link

You can use the official application link by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to apply for UGC NET December 2024. Ensure you complete your registration process before the last date, which is 10 December 2024. After you have submitted your application, please retain a copy of the confirmation page for further use. You can apply directly using the link below:

UGC NET December 2024 Apply Online

Documents required for UGC NET Exam 2024

1. You will require a copy of the Board/University Certificate which carries the name of the candidate, mother’s name, father’s name and D.O.B.
2. You can choose one from the following document for Identification: Bank A/c passbook with photograph, Passport Number, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card Number, Voter ID Card Number, Other Government ID
3. Qualifying Degree Certificate or last semester marks sheet.
4. Mailing and Permanent Address with Pin Code.
5. Preferred Exam Centres: Four cities of your choice.
6. UGC NET Subject Code
7. Post-Graduation Subject Code
8. Post-Graduation Course Code
9. Category Certificate, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate, Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate (If applicable).
10. Email address and mobile number of the candidate.
11. Scanned Images:

• Photograph must be of size 10 KB to 200 KB)
• Signature must be of size 4 KB to 30 KB)
• Both images should be in JPG/JPEG format only.

How to Fill UGC NET Application Form 2024?

1. Visit the Official Website

Open your web browser and visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in. This is the only official portal through which a person can apply for UGC NET.

2. Register as a New Candidate
3. Complete Registration:

• Fill up the form with all details as prompted in the registration process.
• Now use your Aadhaar/Identity proof to create login.

4.     Complete the Application Form:

•  Personal details including name, father’s name, date of birth, etc..
• Academic qualifications (degree, percentage, year of passing).
• Communication details (address, email, phone number).
• Choose your subject, exam center, and category.

5.     Upload the following documents:

• Photograph: Size: 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG).
• Signature: Size: 4 KB to 30 KB (Format: JPG/JPEG)

6.     Pay the Application Fee: The candidates can pay either through UPI or debit/credit card or net banking.
7.     Download the receipt of the payment.
8.     Submit your application form.
9.     Save the confirmation page as proof of successful submission.

UGC NET 2024 Application Form Correction

The National Testing Agency provides a correction window (12 December 2024 to 13 December 2024 ) (upto 11:50 P.M) to the applicants for UGC NET 2024. During this time, candidates are able to make corrections or modifications of certain details already submitted on the application form. Some important points regarding correction:

1. How to Make Corrections

• Login to the NTA UGC NET portal using your application number and password.
• Click on the correction window and make necessary corrections.
• Again review the corrected details carefully before submitting.

2.     Important Points

• The correction window will be open on 12 December 2024 to 13 December 2024 (upto 11:50 P.M), so the candidates should act quickly. After the correction window gets closed, no changes are possible.
• The NTA assumes no liability for any discrepancies in the application which are not corrected within the provided window.

Conclusion

The UGC NET 2024 application process is open for aspirants who wish to become Assistant Professors or Junior Research Fellows. Therefore, make sure the request is submitted before the deadline (10 December 2024) and corrections are also made in case of errors during the correction window (12 to 13 December 2024).