UGC NET 2024 Exam Centres (December): Exam City Intimation Slips Soon and Centres

Updated on Dec 18, 2024 17:37 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UGC NET Exam Centres 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NTA UGC NET 2024 December session exam in more than 200 centres pan India. The list of the UGC NET centre is released by the NTA along with the application form. Candidates filling out the application are advised to choose the exam centres very cautiously as it can't be changed after submitting the application form. However, the centre list doesn't have the exact address for security reasons. The complete address of the exam centre was released along with the release of the UGC NET admit card.

The official website informs, "The efforts will be made to allot city of examination to the candidates in order of the choice opted by them in their application form. However, due to administrative reasons, a different city of the nearby area may be allotted." The list of UGC NET exam centres is provided on this page.

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Q: In how many cities UGC NET exam is conducted?

The UGC NET exam is conducted in various cities pan India. The exact number of cities can vary from one exam cycle to another, but generally, the exam is conducted in more than 200 cities. The National Testing Agency NTA which is the conducting body of the UGC NET exam, releases a list of exam cities along with the notification for the exam. Candidates can choose their preferred exam city while filling up the application form, subject to availability. It is advisable to choose a city that is easily accessible and convenient for the candidate to reach on the day of the exam.

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Q: What if I reach the UGC NET exam centre after exam begins?

If you reach the UGC NET exam center after the exam begins, you will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. The reporting time and GATE closing time are mentioned on the UGC NET City Intimation Slip. Candidates are advised to reach the exam center well before the reporting time to avoid any last-minute hassles. It is important to note that no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall after the GATE closing time under any circumstances. Therefore, candidates should plan their travel accordingly and factor in any possible delays such as traffic, etc. To avoid reaching late. If a candidate misses the UGC NET exam due to any reason, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam on a later date. They will have to wait for the next exam cycle to apply and appear for the exam.

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Q: Can I get my UGC NET exam centre changed after the issue of the admit card?

No, it is not possible to change the UGC NET exam center after the issue of the admit card. The exam center is allotted based on the preferences provided by the candidate at the time of filling the application form, and the UGC NET admit card contains the details of the exam center allotted to the candidate. Once the admit card is issued, the exam center cannot be changed under any circumstances. Candidates are required to appear for the exam at the allotted exam center as mentioned on their admit card. Any deviation from this will result in disqualification from the exam. Therefore, it is advisable to carefully select the exam center while filling the application form and double-check the details mentioned on the admit card before the exam day to avoid any last-minute issues or confusion. In case you face any difficulties regarding the exam center, you can contact the UGC NET helpdesk for assistance.

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How to Check UGC NET Exam City Intimation 2024?
UGC NET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
UGC NET City Allotment 2024
UGC NET Exam Centres 2024: Full List
UGC NET Exam Centre 2024 FAQs

How to Check UGC NET Exam City Intimation 2024?

The NTA will release the city intimation slip for the UGC NET 2024 Dec exam on the official website-ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Check the steps to check the exam city through the UGC NET city intimation slip:

Visit the official website- ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Click on the ‘Advance City Intimation’ link
Fill in the application number, date of birth and security pin
Check your exam city
Take a printout

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Q: How to check UGC NET December 2024 City Intimation Slip?

The National Testing Agency releases the UGC NET advance city intimation slip on the official website before the release of the admit card. The candidates can use the advance city slip to make arrangements in the exam if needed priorly. The steps to check the UGC NET city intimation slip are given below:

Go to the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Click on the "Advance City Intimation Slip" link

Enter your application number and date of birth

Click on the "Submit" button

Advance city intimation slip will be displayed on the screen

Download and print the slip for future reference

The advance city intimation slip will contain the following information:
Candidate's name
Candidate's application number
Date of birth
Exam city

Note: It is important to note that the advance city intimation slip is not UGC NET admit card. The UGC NET admit card will be released closer to the exam date.

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Q: What is the difference between UGC NET city slip and admit card?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the advance city intimation slip before the release of the UGC NET admit card on the offcial websit. As the UGC NET exam is carried out pan India and sometimes the UGC NET centre is allotted far away from the candidate's residential address. Therefore by releasing the UGC NET city slip, the NTA gives chance to make necessary arrangements like travelling, accomodation etc.

On the other hand, the UGC NET admit card is a hall ticket for the candidates who are going to appear in the UGC NET exam. The admit card comprises the exam cente address, shift timing. The admit card is released a few days before the exam day. The candidates are not allowed to the exam hall if they don't have the UGC NET admit card whereas the city slip is not required for the UGC NET exam.

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Q: Will UGC NET admit card be needed after the exam is over?

Yes, it is advisable to keep the UGC NET admit card safe even after the exam is over. The admit card is an important document that serves as proof of your candidature for the UGC NET exam. It contains essential details such as your name, application number, roll number, exam date, time, and center. After the exam is over, the UGC NET admit card will be required for further stages of the recruitment process, such as document verification, counseling, and final selection. Therefore, it is important to keep the admit card safe and secure until the entire recruitment process is completed. In case you have lost your original UGC NET admit card, you can download a duplicate copy from the official website of the National Testing Agency NTA by logging in with your registration number and password. In conclusion, the UGC NET admit card is an important document that should be preserved carefully even after the exam is over. It will be required for further stages of the recruitment process, and therefore, it is advisable to keep it safe and secure until the entire process is completed.

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UGC NET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGC NET 2024 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
03 Jan '25 - 27 Jan '25	UGC NET 2024 December Exam Date
13 Dec '24 - 14 Dec '24	UGC NET 2024 December Application Correction Window
12 Dec '24	UGC NET 2024 December Last Date Exam Fee
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UGC NET City Allotment 2024

The UGC NET city allotment 2024 is done by the NTA for the UGC NET exam. The NTA UGC NET exam city is allocated to the candidates from the preferred cities chosen by the candidates while filling out the application for UGC NET exam. The candidates are advised to choose the centres carefully as they cannot be changed after the submission of the UGC NET application form.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many exam cities can I choose to appear for the UGC NET exam?

Candidates can choose up to four exam cities in the order of their preference while filling up the UGC NET application form. However, the final allotment of the exam center will be done by the National Testing Agency NTA based on the availability of seats in the chosen exam cities. While choosing the exam cities, candidates should carefully consider the distance, accessibility, and convenience of the exam center. It is advisable to choose exam cities that are easily accessible and convenient to reach, as traveling long distances on the day of the exam can cause stress and anxiety. Candidates should also ensure that they are familiar with the route to the exam center and factor in any possible delays due to traffic or other reasons to reach the exam center well before the reporting time. It is important to note that the allotment of the exam center is subject to the discretion of the NTA and cannot be changed once allotted. Therefore, candidates should choose their exam cities carefully and plan their travel accordingly to avoid any last-minute hassles.

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Q: When will the UGC NET City Slip be released?

The National Testing Agency released the UGC NET June re-exam City Slip for all exams that will be held from August 21 to September 4, 2024. Candidates who have completed the UGC NET application process by paying the requisite fee have to log in with their application number and password and download the slip to check the city where their UGC NET 2024 exam centre is located.

UGC NET intimation slip mentions the date of examination, shift, subject/test papers and medium chosen by the candidate while filling the application form. City intimation slips are released subsequently for the exams scheduled on different dates. UGC NET city intimation slip is not an admit card. It is an advanced information about the allotment of city. Based on the city allotted, candidates will have to make the necessary arrangement for travel, accommodation, etc.

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Q: Is it possible to change the exam centre after submitting the UGC NET application form?

No, it is not possible to change the exam center after submitting the UGC NET application form. The exam center once allotted by the National Testing Agency NTA is final and cannot be changed under any circumstances. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully choose their preferred exam center while filling up the application form. However, in case of any errors or discrepancies in the UGC NET City Intimation Slip, candidates can contact the NTA helpdesk for assistance. The NTA may consider requests for corrections or changes in case of genuine mistakes on their part, but this is subject to the discretion of the NTA. Therefore, it is important to carefully review all the details in the UGC NET City Intimation Slip after downloading it from the official website and contact the NTA helpdesk in case of any discrepancies or issues.

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UGC NET Exam Centres 2024: Full List

Have a look at the full list of the UGC NET 2024 exam centres according to the Information Bulletin released by the NTA for the December session below along with the exam city and city code.

S. No.	State	City	City Code
1	Andaman Nicobar	Port Blair	AN01
2	Andhra Pradesh	Anantapur	AP01
3	Andhra Pradesh	Bhimavaram	AP03
4	Andhra Pradesh	Chittoor	AP05
5	Andhra Pradesh	Eluru	AP06
6	Andhra Pradesh	Guntur	AP07
7	Andhra Pradesh	Kadapa	AP08
8	Andhra Pradesh	Kakinada	AP09
9	Andhra Pradesh	Kurnool	AP10
10	Andhra Pradesh	Machilipatnam	AP27
11	Andhra Pradesh	Nandyal	AP29
12	Andhra Pradesh	Narasaraopet	AP20
13	Andhra Pradesh	Nellore	AP11
14	Andhra Pradesh	Ongole	AP12
15	Andhra Pradesh	Proddatur	AP21
16	Andhra Pradesh	Rajahmundry	AP13
17	Andhra Pradesh	Srikakulam	AP14
18	Andhra Pradesh	Surampalem	AP23
19	Andhra Pradesh	Tadepalligudem	AP30
20	Andhra Pradesh	Tirupathi	AP16
21	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada	AP17
22	Andhra Pradesh	Visakhapatnam	AP18
23	Andhra Pradesh	Vizianagaram	AP19
24	Arunachal Pradesh	Naharlagun	AL01
25	Assam	Dibrugarh	AM06
26	Assam	Guwahati	AM02
27	Assam	Jorhat	AM03
28	Assam	Silchar	AM04
29	Assam	Tezpur	AM05
30	Bihar	Arrah	BR09
31	Bihar	Aurangabad (Bihar)	BR01
32	Bihar	Bhagalpur	BR02
33	Bihar	Bihar Sharif	BR38
34	Bihar	Darbhanga	BR04
35	Bihar	Gaya	BR05
36	Bihar	Muzaffarpur	BR06
37	Bihar	Patna	BR07
38	Bihar	Purnea	BR08
39	Bihar	Rohtas	BR41
40	Bihar	Samastipur	BR12
41	Chandigarh	Chandigarh /Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar	CH01
42	Chhattisgarh	Ambikapur	CG13
43	Chhattisgarh	Bhilai Nagar	CG11
44	Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur (Ch)	CG02
45	Chhattisgarh	Durg	CG12
46	Chhattisgarh	Jagdalpur	CG04
47	Chhattisgarh	Raipur	CG03
48	Dadra & Nagar Haveli	Silvassa	DN01
49	Delhi	New Delhi	DL01
50	Diu	Diu	DD02
51	Goa	Panaji / Mapusa	GO03
52	Gujrat	Ahmedabad	GJ01
53	Gujrat	Anand	GJ02
54	Gujrat	Bhuj	GJ33
55	Gujrat	Gandhinagar	GJ32
56	Gujrat	Himatnagar	GJ14
57	Gujrat	Jamnagar	GJ06
58	Gujrat	Junagadh	GJ07
59	Gujrat	Mehsana	GJ31
60	Gujrat	Rajkot	GJ10
61	Gujrat	Surat	GJ11
62	Gujrat	Vadodara	GJ12
63	Gujrat	Vapi	GJ36
64	Haryana	Ambala	HR01
65	Haryana	Faridabad	HR03
66	Haryana	Gurugram	HR02
67	Haryana	Hisar	HR10
68	Himachal Pradesh	Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh)	HP13
69	Himachal Pradesh	Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh)	HP03
70	Himachal Pradesh	Kangra	HP16
71	Himachal Pradesh	Kullu	HP10
72	Himachal Pradesh	Mandi	HP08
73	Himachal Pradesh	Shimla	HP06
74	Himachal Pradesh	Una	HP09
75	Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu	JK02
76	Jammu & Kashmir	Pulwama	JK06
77	Jammu & Kashmir	Samba	JK11
78	Jammu & Kashmir	Srinagar (J & K)	JK04
79	Jharkhand	Bokaro	JH01
80	Jharkhand	Dhanbad	JH02
81	Jharkhand	Hazaribagh	JH05
82	Jharkhand	Jamshedpur	JH03
83	Jharkhand	Ramgarh	JH15
84	Jharkhand	Ranchi	JH04
85	Karnataka	Ballari (Bellary)	KK01
86	Karnataka	Belagavi (Belgaum)	KK02
87	Karnataka	Bengaluru	KK04
88	Karnataka	Chikkamagaluru	KK23
89	Karnataka	Davanagere	KK06
90	Karnataka	Dharwad	KK10
91	Karnataka	Hassan	KK09
92	Karnataka	Hubballi (Hubli)	KK27
93	Karnataka	Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)	KK08
94	Karnataka	Mangaluru (Mangalore)	KK12
95	Karnataka	Mysuru (Mysore)	KK14
96	Karnataka	Shivamogga (Shimoga)	KK15
97	Karnataka	Tumakuru	KK16
98	Karnataka	Udupi	KK38
99	Kerala	Alappuzha	KL22
100	Kerala	Chengannur	KL23
101	Kerala	Ernakulam	KL24
102	Kerala	Idukki	KL05
103	Kerala	Kannur	KL07
104	Kerala	Kasaragod	KL08
105	Kerala	Kollam	KL09
106	Kerala	Kottayam	KL11
107	Kerala	Kozhikode	KL12
108	Kerala	Malappuram	KL13
109	Kerala	Moovattupuzha	KL25
110	Kerala	Palakkad	KL15
111	Kerala	Pathanamthitta	KL16
112	Kerala	Piyyannur	KL21
113	Kerala	Thiruvananthapuram	KL17
114	Kerala	Thrissur	KL18
115	Kerala	Wayanad	KL19
116	Ladakh	Kargil	LK01
117	Lakshadweep	Kavaratti	LD01
118	Leh Ladhak	Leh	LL01
119	Madhya Pradesh	Balaghat	MP01
120	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal	MP03
121	Madhya Pradesh	Gwalior	MP06
122	Madhya Pradesh	Indore	MP07
123	Madhya Pradesh	Jabalpur	MP08
124	Madhya Pradesh	Khandwa	MP29
125	Madhya Pradesh	Sagar	MP12
126	Madhya Pradesh	Satna	MP13
127	Madhya Pradesh	Ujjain	MP15
128	Maharashtra	Ahmednagar	MR01
129	Maharashtra	Akola	MR02
130	Maharashtra	Amravati	MR03
131	Maharashtra	Beed	MR30
132	Maharashtra	Bhandara	MR31
133	Maharashtra	Buldhana	MR32
134	Maharashtra	Chandrapur	MR09
135	Maharashtra	Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar	MR04
136	Maharashtra	Dhule	MR10
137	Maharashtra	Gadchiroli	MR40
138	Maharashtra	Jalgaon	MR13
139	Maharashtra	Jalna	MR42
140	Maharashtra	Kolhapur	MR14
141	Maharashtra	Latur	MR15
142	Maharashtra	Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai	MR43
143	Maharashtra	Nagpur	MR17
144	Maharashtra	Nanded	MR18
145	Maharashtra	Nashik	MR19
146	Maharashtra	Parbhani	MR38
147	Maharashtra	Pune	MR22
148	Maharashtra	Ratnagiri	MR33
149	Maharashtra	Sangli	MR25
150	Maharashtra	Satara	MR26
151	Maharashtra	Solapur	MR27
152	Maharashtra	Thane	MR28
153	Maharashtra	Wardha	MR29
154	Maharashtra	Yavatmal	MR34
155	Manipur	Imphal	MN01
156	Meghalaya	Shillong	MG01
157	Meghalaya	Tura	MG02
158	Mizoram	Aizawl	MZ01
159	Nagaland	Dimapur	NL01
160	Nagaland	Kohima	NL02
161	Odisha	Angul	OR10
162	Odisha	Balangir	OR20
163	Odisha	Balasore (Baleswar)	OR01
164	Odisha	Baragarh	OR21
165	Odisha	Baripada/Mayurbanj	OR12
166	Odisha	Berhampur-Ganjam	OR03
167	Odisha	Bhadrak	OR11
168	Odisha	Bhubaneswar	OR04
169	Odisha	Cuttack	OR05
170	Odisha	Dhenkanal	OR06
171	Odisha	Jagatsinghpur	OR17
172	Odisha	Jajpur	OR13
173	Odisha	Jeypore (Odisha)	OR19
174	Odisha	Kendrapara	OR14
175	Odisha	Kendujhar (Keonjhar)	OR15
176	Odisha	Puri	OR16
177	Odisha	Rayagada	OR26
178	Odisha	Rourkela	OR08
179	Odisha	Sambalpur	OR09
180	Puducherry	Puducherry	PO01
181	Punjab	Amritsar	PB01
182	Punjab	Bhatinda	PB02
183	Punjab	Jalandhar/Phagwara	PB04
184	Punjab	Ludhiana	PB05
185	Punjab	Pathankot	PB07
186	Punjab	Patiala/Fatehgarh Sahib	PB08
187	Rajasthan	Ajmer	RJ01
188	Rajasthan	Alwar	RJ02
189	Rajasthan	Bharatpur	RJ16
190	Rajasthan	Bhilwara	RJ12
191	Rajasthan	Bikaner	RJ05
192	Rajasthan	Dausa	RJ17
193	Rajasthan	Hanumangarh	RJ23
194	Rajasthan	Jaipur	RJ06
195	Rajasthan	Jodhpur	RJ07
196	Rajasthan	Kota	RJ08
197	Rajasthan	Sikar	RJ09
198	Rajasthan	Sriganganagar	RJ10
199	Rajasthan	Udaipur	RJ11
200	Sikkim	Gangtok	SM01
201	Tamil Nadu	Chennai	TN01
202	Tamil Nadu	Coimbatore	TN02
203	Tamil Nadu	Cuddalore	TN03
204	Tamil Nadu	Dharmapuri	TN26
205	Tamil Nadu	Dindigul	TN27
206	Tamil Nadu	Erode	TN28
207	Tamil Nadu	Kanchipuram	TN05
208	Tamil Nadu	Kanyakumari	TN06
209	Tamil Nadu	Karur	TN29
210	Tamil Nadu	Krishnagiri	TN21
211	Tamil Nadu	Madurai	TN08
212	Tamil Nadu	Nagercoil	TN24
213	Tamil Nadu	Namakkal	TN10
214	Tamil Nadu	Pudukkottai	TN31
215	Tamil Nadu	Ramanathapuram	TN32
216	Tamil Nadu	Salem	TN11
217	Tamil Nadu	Sivaganga	TN33
218	Tamil Nadu	Thanjavur	TN12
219	Tamil Nadu	Thoothukudi	TN13
220	Tamil Nadu	Tiruchirappalli	TN14
221	Tamil Nadu	Tirunelveli	TN15
222	Tamil Nadu	Tirupur	TN22
223	Tamil Nadu	Tiruvallur	TN34
224	Tamil Nadu	Tiruvannamalai	TN35
225	Tamil Nadu	Vellore	TN18
226	Tamil Nadu	Viluppuram	TN23
227	Tamil Nadu	Virudhunagar	TN20
228	Telangana	Hyderabad	TL22
229	Telangana	Jagtial	TL15
230	Telangana	Karimnagar	TL02
231	Telangana	Khammam	TL03
232	Telangana	Kothagudem	TL17
233	Telangana	Mahabubnagar	TL04
234	Telangana	Nalgonda	TL05
235	Telangana	Nizamabad	TL08
236	Telangana	Siddipet	TL11
237	Telangana	Suryapet	TL09
238	Telangana	Warangal	TL07
239	Tripura	Agartala	TA01
240	Uttar Pradesh	Agra	UP01
241	Uttar Pradesh	Akbarpur (Ambedkar Nagar)	UP25
242	Uttar Pradesh	Aligarh	UP02
243	Uttar Pradesh	Ayodhya	UP21
244	Uttar Pradesh	Azamgarh	UP19
245	Uttar Pradesh	Ballia	UP20
246	Uttar Pradesh	Bareilly	UP04
247	Uttar Pradesh	Bulandshahr	UP29
248	Uttar Pradesh	Chandauli	UP41
249	Uttar Pradesh	Firozabad	UP22
250	Uttar Pradesh	Ghaziabad	UP07
251	Uttar Pradesh	Ghazipur	UP23
252	Uttar Pradesh	Gorakhpur	UP08
253	Uttar Pradesh	Jhansi	UP10
254	Uttar Pradesh	Kanpur	UP11
255	Uttar Pradesh	Lucknow	UP12
256	Uttar Pradesh	Mathura	UP13
257	Uttar Pradesh	Mau	UP35
258	Uttar Pradesh	Meerut	UP14
259	Uttar Pradesh	Moradabad	UP15
260	Uttar Pradesh	Muzaffarnagar	UP16
261	Uttar Pradesh	Noida / Greater Noida	UP09
262	Uttar Pradesh	Pratapgarh	UP43
263	Uttar Pradesh	Prayagraj	UP03
264	Uttar Pradesh	Rai Bareilly	UP37
265	Uttar Pradesh	Saharanpur	UP38
266	Uttar Pradesh	Varanasi	UP18
267	Uttarakhand	Almora	UK09
268	Uttarakhand	Dehradun	UK01
269	Uttarakhand	Haldwani	UK02
270	Uttarakhand	Pauri Garhwal	UK08
271	Uttarakhand	Roorkee	UK06
272	West Bengal	Asansol	WB01
273	West Bengal	Bankura	WB16
274	West Bengal	Burdwan (Bardhaman)	WB02
275	West Bengal	Durgapur	WB04
276	West Bengal	Hooghly	WB06
277	West Bengal	Howrah	WB07
278	West Bengal	Kalyani	WB08
279	West Bengal	Kolkata	WB10
280	West Bengal	Murshidabad/Baharampur	WB21
281	West Bengal	Paschim Medinipur	WB13
282	West Bengal	Purba Medinipur	WB14
283	West Bengal	Siliguri	WB11
284	West Bengal	Suri	WB22

(Disclaimer: NTA has reserves right to change the centre and city at any time, subject to availability.)

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UGC NET Exam Centre 2024 FAQs

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What facilities are provided at the UGC NET exam centre?

The facilities provided at the UGC NET exam center may vary from one center to another, but generally, the following facilities are provided: a) Seating Arrangements: The examination hall is equipped with desks and chairs for the candidates to sit and write the exam. B) Computer Systems: The UGC NET exam is conducted in online mode, and the computer systems required to take the exam are provided at the exam center. C) Power backup: The exam center is equipped with a power backup system to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the exam. D) CCTV Surveillance: The examination hall and the entire exam center are under CCTV surveillance to ensure the integrity of the exam. E) Invigilators: Trained invigilators are present in the examination hall to ensure that the exam is conducted smoothly and without any malpractices. F) Restroom Facilities: Restroom facilities are available at the exam center for the convenience of the candidates. G) Drinking Water: Drinking water facilities are provided at the exam center for the candidates. H) Prohibited Items Storage: Candidates are not allowed to carry any prohibited items like mobile phones, electronic gadgets, study material, etc. Into the examination hall. The exam center provides a facility to store these items securely outside the exam hall. Candidates are advised to check the UGC NET City Intimation Slip carefully for any instructions or guidelines provided by the National Testing Agency NTA regarding the facilities available at the exam center and any items that are prohibited from being carried into the exam hall.

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Q: What is the scope after qualifying UGC NET?

The UGC NET exam is taken for the candidates who are interested in PhD research and teaching as Assistant professor in colleges and univeristies of India. However, there are other career opportunities other than being Assisatnt Professor or a Research Scholar. The candidates who qualified for the UGC NET exam can apploy for the PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) such as Indian Oil Corporlation limited (IOCL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), Oil and Natural Gas Corportaion (ONGC), etc.

The candidates who do not want to join any PSU can take up other options like online tutor, open their own coaching centres, guest faculty, consultant, Lab Trainer, IP lead, Author, Editor, Transmission Executive, Program Executive, etc.

For conclusion we can say that the candidates qualifying for the UGC NET exam can take up any job they want or start their ow business after clearing one of the most the toughest exams in India.

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Q: What are the do's and don'ts at the UGC NET exam centre?

There are certain do's and don'ts that candidates need to follow at the UGC NET exam center to ensure a smooth and fair conduct of the exam. Here are some of them: Do's: a) Carry the UGC NET admit card and a valid photo ID proof to the exam center. B) Reach the exam center well before the reporting time mentioned on the City Intimation Slip. C) Follow the instructions given by the invigilators and the exam center officials. D) Use the restroom facilities before entering the examination hall. E) Verify that the computer system provided to you is working properly and notify the invigilator in case of any issues. F) Save your answers periodically during the exam to avoid any loss of data in case of technical issues. G) Submit your answers and log out of the computer system only after the invigilator gives permission. Don'ts: a) Do not carry any prohibited items like mobile phones, electronic gadgets, study material, etc. , into the examination hall. B) Do not indulge in any malpractices like cheating, copying, impersonation, etc. , during the exam. C) Do not communicate with other candidates or disturb the exam environment in any way. D) Do not leave the examination hall before the stipulated time. E) Do not tamper with the computer system or the examination materials provided at the exam center. Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully on the UGC NET City Intimation Slip and follow the rules and regulations of the exam center to avoid any disqualification or other consequences.

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Q: When should I reach the UGC NET exam centre to take the exam?

Candidates are advised to reach the UGC NET exam center well before the reporting time mentioned in the UGC NET City Intimation Slip. The reporting time and GATE closing time are mentioned on the City Intimation Slip, and candidates should carefully note the timings to avoid any last-minute hassles. It is advisable to reach the exam center at least one hour before the reporting time to ensure that there is sufficient time for security checks and other formalities. This will also allow candidates to familiarize themselves with the exam center and settle down before the exam begins. Candidates should also factor in any possible delays due to traffic, public transport, or other reasons, and plan their travel accordingly to avoid reaching late. It is important to note that no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall after the GATE closing time under any circumstances. Therefore, candidates should ensure that they reach the exam center on time and carry all the necessary documents and items as mentioned in the UGC NET City Intimation Slip to avoid any inconvenience on the day of the exam.

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Q: Can we change the subject code in the correction window as I have chosen wrong subject?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) opens the correction window for the candidates after the closure of the UGC NET application form. The candidates can correct the mistakes that they have done while filling out the UGC NET application form. On the specific date released by the NTA, candidates can make corrections to their application form through the candidates' login. To log into the registered account the candidates have to use their application number and date of birth. After the login, the candidates can correct their mistakes.

However, the NTA does not allow some changes to the application form that are given below:

No change allowed in the mobile number, email address, permanent address & correspondence address
No change allowed in candidate’s name, date of birth and gender
No change is allowed in the photo
Change is allowed either in the father’s name or mother’s name (any one only)

The candidates' who do not verify their Adhaar Card can make corrections to the candidate's name, date of birth, and gender.

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Yes, you can definitely try the UGC NET in Environmental Science if you hold a Master's degree in Botany. The UGC NET eligibility criteria also include that such applicants holding their Master's degrees in subjects allied to Environmental Science are acceptable too. Botany falls in that category as

Tanya Tomar

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I want to know about the latest syllabus for UGC NET.

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The new syllabus for UGC NET 2025 is divided into two papers: Paper 1 carries topics like General Teaching and Research Aptitude which are: Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Mathematical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation. This carries a total of 50 MCQs carrying 10

Lalita Kumari

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I have studied M.Sc Statistics but there is no such option to choose in NET exam. Which paper should I opt for?

Answered 5 days ago

Since there is no separate Statistics paper in the UGC NET exam, you can choose Mathematical Sciences (Code 88). This subject includes topics from statistics, mathematics, and operations research, making it the best fit for your background.

Vidhi

Beginner-Level 2

Is the UGC NET 2024 December session answer key released?

Answered a week ago

Yes, the National Testing Agency released the UGC NET 2024 answer key for the December session on its official website - ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The UGC NET answer key is made available through the candidates' login on the official website. Along with the release of the answer key, the UGC NET response sh

Ishita Kaur

Beginner-Level 2

Where can I do PhD in Medicine without UGC NET?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, the following are the colleges that offer PhD in Medicine without UGC NET in India:

PhD in Medicine Colleges	Accepted Exams
DMIHER	GPAT, AIPMCET
Amity University, Noida	GPAT, GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET, ICMR JRF, ICAR AICE JRF/SRF
Chandigarh University	GPAT, CSIR NET
LPU	LPU NEST, ASRB ICAR NET, ICAR AICE JRF/SRF, CUET-PG
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology	GATE, KIITEE, CSIR NET
Amity University, Gurugram	GPAT, GATE, CSIR NET, ICMR JRF
RKDF University, Bhopal	GPAT, GATE, CSIR NET
Amity University, Lucknow	GPAT, GATE, CSIR NET, ICMR JRF
K.R. Mangalam University	GATE, CSIR NET
KIIT	GATE, KIITEE, UGC NET, CSIR NET

Yatendra Pradhan

Contributor-Level 7

What are the revised exam dates for the UGC NET 2024 December session?

Answered 2 weeks ago

The NTA postponed the UGC NET Dec session exam for January 15, 2025 due to Pongal, Makar Sankranti and other festivals. The revsied dates were released by the NTA. Now, the January 15 exam was conducted on January 21 (morning shift) and January 27, 2025 in the evening shift.

Satyendra Garg

Beginner-Level 2

When will UGC NET 2025 June session application form be released?

Answered 3 weeks ago

The NTA will release the UGC NET 2025 June session application form along with the notification 2025. It is advised to the candidates to fill out the correct details with utmost care in the UGC NET 2025 application form. Any request for change in the particulars after the closure of the correction p

Ishita Kaur

Beginner-Level 2

What is the mode of application for UGC NET 2025?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates will be able to apply for the UGC NET 2025 June session through online mode. The application form in any other mode will not be accepted. Also, it is important for the candidates to read the instructions, including how to fill out the application form online, provided in the Information B

Virajita Shukla

Beginner-Level 2

Do NET consider degree from IGNOU also? Student done graduation from IGNOU. Do they are eligible for UGC NET?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes, a degree from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is valid for appearing in the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET). IGNOU is a recognised university, and its degrees are considered equivalent to those from other approved institutions. To be eligible

Ankit kumar

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I have done my M.Com in Applied Business Economics. Which subject should I choose in UGC NET exam among Economics or Commerce?

Answered a month ago

Hello Everyone,

'Given your M.Com in Applied Business Economics, I'd recommend choosing Commerce for the UGC NET exam'. Commerce aligns well with your background, covering topics like Business Environment, Financial Management, Marketing, and Accounting, which you might find more familiar and manage

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