UGC NET 2024 Registration (Open) - Direct Link (Available), Fees, Documents Required, How to Apply

UGC NET December 2024 Application Form (Open)

The UGC NET 2024 application form for the December session was released on November 19, 2024, on the official website @ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The UGC NET December 2024 exam registration deadline is December 10, 2024, while the application fee payment deadline is December 11, 2024. The UGC NET December 2024 application form correction will be available from December 12 to 13, 2024. Students fulfilling the UGC NET eligibility criteria can apply for the NET exam. Find the direct link to the UGC NET December 2024 application form mentioned below:

The UGC NET 2024 December session exams will be conducted from January 1 to 19, 2025. The application fee for UGC NET is INR 1150 for General Category candidates, INR 600 for OBC (NCL)/EWS, and INR 325 for SC/ST/PwD applicants. For applicants intending to apply for the exam, it needs to be pointed out that any mistake in the UGC NET application process might lead to its rejection. They are requested to fill out the UGC NET 2024 application form carefully. Read below to learn more about the UGC NET December 2024 application form, fees, etc.

UGC NET Application Form 2024 Dates

Candidates can check all the important dates of the UGC NET 2024 registration here.

June Cycle

December Cycle

How to Fill UGC NET Application Form 2024?

Below-mentioned steps can be followed by the candidates to fill out UGC NET December 2024 application form:

Stage 1: UGC NET December 2024 Registration

UGC NET Registration is the basic or first step to begin the application process where candidates need to fill in their personal details, and contact details and creates the password. 

• Basic Details: The guardian's name and the candidate's name must be entered exactly as they appear on your Secondary Examination Certificate (Class 10) or an equivalent Board or University certificate. The registration form must be filled out entirely in capital letters.

• Date of Birth: Fill in the date of birth as it appears on your Secondary Examination Certificate (Class 10).

• Contact Details: Candidates must provide a valid Email address as well as a working phone number.

Stage 2: Fill UGC NET 2024 Application Form (December Cycle)

Verify or edit the filled-in details and click on confirm and submit to continue filling out the UGC NET application form for the December cycle 2024. 

• OBC and Non-OBC: Candidates must verify the OBC list given by the Central Government before filling out UGC NET December 2024 Application Form. Candidates who do not fall under the OBC-NCL category must specify themselves in the general category in their application.

• EWS: If the applicant meets the requirements set forth by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, as well as the criteria set forth by the MHRD Department of Higher Education, the candidate will be regarded as an Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidate.

• Address: Candidates must submit their accurate residence address along with the area's pin code.

• Examination Centre: Candidates have the option of selecting four centres for the UGC NET December 2024 exam. NTA will not, under any circumstances, modify the test centre once chosen by the applicants.

• Subject Choice: Candidates must select a subject from the list of 81 UGC NET subjects. Candidates are preferably advised to pick a subject that they have pursued throughout their postgraduate studies.

Stage 3: Uploading Scanned Image

• Size of Photograph: The photograph must be between 10kB and 200kB in size.

• Size of Signature: The signature should be between 4 kB and 30 kB in size. Candidates must sign using a black ink pen on white unruled paper, then scan and resize the signature to the appropriate size.

Stage 4: UGC NET December 2024 Application Form Fees Payment

Candidates can pay UGC NET application form fee online. Candidates can use a debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ UPI method to pay the fees. 

Stage 5: Download the Confirmation Page of the UGC NET December 2024 exam

All the successfully registered candidates will be able to download the confirmation page soon after the payment of UGC NET application form fees 2024. Candidates can save the confirmation page for future use. 

UGC NET December 2024 Application Form Checklist

Candidates must verify that when filling out the application form, they follow the guidelines listed below. Below is a checklist for the online UGC NET December Application Form 2024 process:

• Verify if the candidate meets all of the 'Conditions of Eligibility' and 'Age Limit' requirements.

• In the online application form, candidates must specify which reservation category they belong to.

• Candidates must fill out the subject chosen and the examination centre city.

• PwD aspirants must also complete all the above-mentioned necessary fields while filling out UGC NET 2024 Application Form.

• It is recommended that the candidates print the UGC NET Application Form for December Cycle and keep it with them on the examination day.

Important Instructions to Fill UGC NET December 2024 Application Form

There are certain important requirements for submitting UGC NET Application Form of the December cycle 2024 that all candidates must adhere to. Candidates must first log in to the NTA's official website and then choose "Apply Online." Applicants must download UGC NET 2024 Information Brochure and read the detailed information to ensure that they meet the eligibility and age limit requirements.

Given below are the four simple steps to fill out UGC NET 2024 Application Form:

• Step 1: Complete UGC NET Registration Process by filling in your basic details as mentioned above, then take note of the application number generated by the system.
• Step 2: Upload a scanned copy of the candidate's photograph and signature by adhering to the guidelines given above.
• Step 3: Make the online payment for the UGC NET application form via the payment gateway. UGC NET 2024 Fee structure is provided below.
• Step 4: Print the application submission "Confirmation" page.

If steps 2 and 3 are not completed, the final submission of the Online Application Form will be incomplete. Such an application form is invalid, therefore the candidate's candidacy is invalid as well. Candidates will get an SMS with a one-time password and application number. Retain at least one printed copy of the application for future use.

Documents Required to Fill UGC NET Application Form 2024

Candidates must know which documents or information must be maintained on hand before filling out UGC NET 2024 application form. The documents required are given below:

• Adhaar Card/ Identity Proof of the Candidate
• Category or Reservation Certificate
• Code of the Subject at Postgraduate Level
• Contact Details of the Candidate Such as their Mobile Number and Email ID. 
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate
• Mailing Address and Permanent Address with Pin Code. 
• NET Subject Code
• Medical Certificate for Specially-Abled Condition (if Applicable)
• Qualifying Degree Certificate or Latest Semester Mark Sheet
• Ration Card, Passport and Other Government Documents
• Scanned Images in JPEG Format. 
• University or Board Certificate for the Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s Name and Date of Birth of the Candidate.

UGC NET 2024 Application Form - Online Fees Details

The application fee details for the UGC NET 2024 exam have been provided below.

Note:

• Candidates must choose the option of payment for the examination fee after accurately and completely filling out their application form.
• SBI MOPS (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, and SBI E-Challan) may be used to make the payment.
• Candidates must ensure that they have a good internet connection before making the payment since any server issues might cause UGC NET Payment Procedure to fail.​

UGC NET Form Correction Window 2024

UGC NET Form Correction facility is provided to all the successfully registered candidates. National Testing Agency (NTA) permits UGC NET 2024 applicants to make any needed modifications to their application form to be considered for the online examination. The time slot to be provided for UGC NET Form Correction 2024 is 2 days. Candidates should be aware that this is their final chance to make revisions (if any) to their UGC NET Form 2024. The method of correcting will be available only online through the official website of UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Once the deadline for UGC NET December 2024 form corrections has passed, no modifications will be accepted. 

UGC NET 2024 Form Correction - Editable Details

It must be noted that during the UGC NET Form Correction window, candidates will be allowed to make changes in a few particulars only. Some of the fields that can be edited are added below: 

UGC NET Application Form 2024 - Discrepancy in Uploaded Docuemnts

Candidates who upload their photograph and signature UGC NET application form 2024 should take care of the guidelines or format prescribed by the authority.  Candidates will get the opportunity to correct the incorrect format and make the necessary modifications. It also is crucial for candidates to understand what factors cause the scanned images and signatures to have a discrepancy. Candidates' UGC NET application form 2024 may be rejected if these errors are reflected in their final application. When screening the candidates' images and signatures, a list of factors is regarded as relevant and brought to their attention. Candidates must review these parameters and make any required modifications before the correction window closes.

UGC NET Application Form 2024 - Guidelines for Signature

• Instead of capital letters or small letters, the signature must be written in running handwriting.
• The signature must not include any fancy underlinings or circles, or else it will be rejected.
• Signatures that are vertical and photos that are horizontal are not acceptable.
• The concerned authorities will reject scanned documents with incorrect dimensions.
• The size of the scanned copy for the signature must not be between 4 kB to 30 kB, and the size of the scanned copy for the candidate's photograph must be between 10 kB and 200 kB.
• A clear, visible, and readable scan of the signature is required.

UGC NET Application Form 2024 - Guidelines for Photograph

• The image must be perfectly clear, with no blurriness or a foggy backdrop.
• The image's background should not be excessively colourful, bright, or dark. Scan a picture with a normal look and preferably with a white background.
• Photographs of applicants wearing sunglasses or aviators that cover their eyes must not be uploaded.
• Selfies are never appropriate under any circumstances.
• Photos with scenery or a fancy background are not permitted to be submitted.
• Photographs with red eyes will not be accepted.
• In the scanned image, candidates must look ahead with the top of their neck visible.

For any queries regarding the application correction process, candidates may contact NTA at:

Mobile No.: 8076535482, 7703859909

Email: ugcnet-nta@nic.in, queries.net.nta@gmail.com

Important Instructions Regarding UGC NET 2024

Some of the major important instructions regarding UGC NET 2024 merged cycles is provided below:

• Candidates must first check the NTA's eligibility criteria for UGC NET 2024 for the merged cycles before beginning the application procedure.
• Candidates must understand that the box marked with an asterisk or a star is compulsory and must be filled.
• After the correction deadline, the application form provided by the candidates cannot be amended or modified.
• Any discrepancy will result in the candidates' application form being rejected and relevant steps being taken.
• Candidates' Email Address and Contact Number must be valid since these are the only ways for them to get updates and associated information regarding UGC NET 2024.
• Before beginning the form-filling procedure, candidates must keep all the necessary documents with them for reference.
• Candidates must be explicit and clear with their preferences and options while filling out the forms.
• Candidates must attach or indicate their reservation or category certification in their application.

UGC NET December Application Form 2024 Status

Applicants can check on the National Testing Agency (NTA) official website to see whether UGC NET application form 2024 (December cycle) and the fee have been approved. The NTA will publish the names of all candidates who have successfully submitted their UGC NET December application form 2024 along with the application fee on their website. The names of those candidates who failed to submit their correct application forms/ fees by the deadline will be disqualified.

However, there could be some discrepancy in which an applicant has paid the fee for UGC NET December Application Form 2024 but does not appear in the list of successful applicants owing to some technical glitch. In that scenario, the applicant will be offered the opportunity to resolve the issue, which will need contacting the NTA's helpline centre and then visiting the same with all of the essential documents to confirm their candidacy. The following are the documents that such applicants must bring with them:

• Transaction Proof of UGC NET Application Fee.
• Printout of UGC NET Fee Payment Confirmation Page.
• Printout of UGC NET December Application Form 2024.