UGC NET application form 2024 for December is now available on the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA).The aspirants applying for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) have to fill out the application form till December 10, 2024. 

UGC NET Application Form 2024 Important Dates

The application process for UGC NET December 2024 is now live. The important dates have been released by the  National Testing Agency. Candidates can check important dates below:

 How to Apply for UGC NET December 2024?

UGC NET application form 2024 for December can be accessed online at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Registration and filling of details, uploading documents and application fee payment are done online. Submit your application well in advance of the deadline of 10th December 2024 to avoid last minute hassles. Keep a printout of the confirmation page after submission for further use.

Direct Link to Apply UGC NET December 2024

Steps to Apply 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 on the website.

• Click on the “New Registration” link.

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 details mentioned in the Application Form:

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

5. Upload the documents

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

6. Pay the UGC NET Application Fee

• The candidates can pay either through UPI or debit/credit card or net banking.

7. Maintain a copy of the receipt for the payment made.
8. Submit your application form.
9. Save the confirmation page as proof of successful submission.

UGC NET December 2024 Application Form | Big Changes? Reality?

UGC NET Application Form 2024 Corrections

In the UGC NET Application Form 2024, candidates would be permitted to edit certain sections of the application using the correction window period (December 12-13, 2024). Some details being permitted for correction are as follows:

•  Personal details
• Educational details
• The choice of exam centre
• Scanned photo and signature

Age Limit and Relaxation for UGC NET 2024

For the detailed relaxation in age and other such conditions, please refer to the official UGC NET notification. Age Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET 2024 depend upon the type of fellowship or assistant professor position.

1. JRF: Not exceeding 30 years as on 01st day of the month in which the examination is closed i.e. 01.01.2025.

• • There is a relaxation of upto 5 years for candidates belonging to OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories and women applicants.
  • The relaxation will also be offered to the research experience candidates, up to the duration
  • Spent on research in the relevant / related subject of post-graduation degree, subject to a
  • maximum of 5 years.
  • Candidates with an L.L.M. degree get a 3-year age relaxation, there is 5 years of relaxation for armed forces service, based on their service duration as of the first day of the application month.

2. Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit in applying for UGC-NET for Assistant Professor.
3. Admission to PhD: There is no upper age limit in applying for UGC-NET for Admission to PhD.

UGC NET Application Trends and Analysis

UGC NET has always received high attention from the applicants seeking JRF and Assistant Professor positions. Below is an elaborate application trend with analysis:

Conclusion

The UGC NET Application Form 2024 is out for the December cycle. The aspirants get the opportunity to apply for the Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professorship. So, candidates should act on this at the earliest before December 10, 2024, as they will have the option for corrections between December 12-13, 2024. Do not delay your application process and ensure your bright academic future with UGC NET.