How to Fill UGC NET Application Form: Step by Step Guide

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Updated on Sep 29, 2023 18:17 IST

The UGC NET 2023 application form is all set to be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates who want to appear for the UGC NET exam can get the step-by-step guide to fill out the UGC NET online application form in the article below.

The UGC NET 2023 exam dates are announced for the December 2023 and June 2024 session by UGC chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. The UGC NET December Session is scheduled to be conducted on December 6 to 22, 2023, whereas, the June 2024 session will be conducted between June 10 to 21, 2023.

The candidates who are willing to appear for the UGC NET exam have to fill out the UGC NET application form. This article can guide the candidates in filling out the UGC NET application. Read further below for the step-by-step guide for the UGC NET application form.

Q: When the UGC NET application form 2024 was released?

UGC NET Application Form 2024 was released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the June 2024 session on April 20, 2024. The NTA released the UGC NET Online Form 2024 on the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The UGC NET exam will be carried out for 83 subjects across 531 centres. The UGC NET exam is scheduled to be conducted on June 18, 2024.

The candidates are advised to start preparing for the UGC NET June 2024 session as the exam is nearing and a few months are left for the exam preparation. The candidates must regularly visit the UGC NET offcial website regularly for the latest updates. However, the latest updates will be provided on the UGC NET exam page as soon as it gets released on the officila website.

Q: How to fill the UGC NET 2025 June application form?

To apply for the UGC NET exam 2025, you need to follow the steps given below: a) Visit the official website of UGC NET conducted by NTA. B) Click on the link for "Apply Online". C) Register yourself by providing the required details such as name, email ID, mobile number, and password. D) After registration, login with your credentials and fill in the application form. E) Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature as per the required specifications. F) Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes. G) Review the application form carefully and make corrections, if required. H) Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference. Before filling in the application form, you must ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the UGC NET exam. The eligibility criteria may vary depending on the subject and category of the candidate. It is advisable to go through the official notification for the exam to know the eligibility criteria, application fee, and other important details.

Q: Who releases the UGC NET application form?

The National Testing Agency NTA is responsible for releasing the UGC NET application form. NTA is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, and it conducts various national-level entrance exams, including the UGC NET exam. The UGC NET exam is conducted on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for determining the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and for awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The UGC NET application form is usually released online on the official website of NTA and interested candidates can fill and submit the form within the stipulated time frame.

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Pre Requisites for the UGC NET Application

The candidates who are willing to appear for the UGC NET must know the pre required knowledge before filling out the application form. The candidates can check the pre requisites below:

Board/University certificate
Ration card/Passport number/Aadhaar card number/Voter ID card number/other Government ID
Qualifying degree certificate
Category certificate (if applicable)
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate (if applicable)
A person with Disability (PwD) certificate (if applicable)
Scanned images of photo and signature in JPG format (file size of photo: 10 kb to 200 kb, the file size of signature: 4 kb to 30 kb)
A valid email ID and mobile number
Permanent and correspondence address with pin code
Four exam cities in order of preference
UGC NET Subject Code for which the candidate plans to take the exam (available in information brochure)
Code of post-graduation course (available in information brochure)

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How to Fill Out the UGC NET Application Form?

The candidates can check the steps by step guide for filling out the UGC NET application form below:

Go to the official website-ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Click on the UGC NET Application Form Link
The Registration Window will appear on the screen
Click on the 'New Registration' tab
Fill out the personal details like name, father's and mother's name, educational qualification and more
Upload the photograh ans signature as per prescribed size
Select three locations for the exam centres

Also Read: UGC NET exam centres 2023

Click on the Submit button
Fill out the Adhaar card details
Submit the application form
Pay the application fees
Print the submitted application form and payment receipt for future use

Also Read: UGC NET Latest Syllabus

How to Make Corrections in the UGC NET Application Form?

The candidates who wish to edit their application form after submitting it due to any reason can edit their appliation on specific dates provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The steps to edit the application form has been given below:

Visit the official website of the exam
Login using the application number and password
Click on the link/button available for application form correction
Read the instructions and click on the ‘I Agree' checkbox
Click on Proceed for Application button
Make the necessary changes in the application form
Click on Submit button
Review the corrections made and click on the checkboxes given at the bottom of the page
Pay the additional fee, if any.
Click on the Final Submit button
Take a printout of the revised Confirmation Page

Also Read: UGC NET Eligibility Criteria

UGC NET Application Form: Particulars That Can Be Corrected

The candidates can correct the following details in their UGC NET application form

Personal details
Choice for exam centre
Educational details
Scanned photo and signature

Candidates can make corrections in any of the particulars of the online application form, excluding the following fields:

Q: Will the application fees get refunded if I withdraw the application form, UGC NET?

No, the application fee is not refundable in any case. The candidates can make corrections to the application form but can't withdraw their application form for the UGC NET exam once it is submitted. The steps to make correction in the application form has been given below for the candidates: a) Visit the official website- UGC NET. NTA. Nic. In b) Click the Correction Window of Online Application form link c) Login using the application number, password, and security pin d) Click on the Correction in the application form link e) Read the instructions and click on the agreement box f) Make the required corrections g) Save and submit the form.

Q: Is the UGC NET application date extended?

The UGC NET application dates for December session 2024 released. The cadidates are allowed to apply for the UGC NET exam as per the dates. The application dates will be extended or not depends upon the requests of candidates if they will not able to fill out the application form for the UGC NET December cycle exam due to the technical errors on the offcial website.

Q: What is the application fees for UGC NET exam?

The application fee for the UGC NET exam varies depending on the category of the candidate and the number of papers they are appearing for. The UGC NET application fees has been listed below for different categories:

a) General : INR 1150

b) EWS, OBC NCL: INR 600

c) SC, ST, PwD, Transgender: INR 325

It is important to note that the application fee for UGC NET is subject to change, and candidates are advised to check the official notification released by the National Testing Agency NTA for the latest information on the application fee. The application fee can be paid online through various modes such as credit card, debit card, net banking, or e-challan. Candidates should note that the application fee is non-refundable, even if the candidate's application is rejected or they do not appear for the exam. Candidates are advised to pay the application fee before the deadline mentioned in the notification, as late fees are generally not accepted.

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.

Q: How to pay the UGC NET application fees?

To pay the UGC NET application fees, you need to follow the steps given below: a) Visit the official website of UGC NET conducted by NTA. B) Click on the link for "Apply Online" or "Registration". C) Fill in the necessary details and upload the required documents. D) After filling in the details, you will be directed to the payment page. E) Choose the payment mode as per your convenience. F) Enter the required payment details and pay the application fee. G) Once the payment is successful, a confirmation page will be displayed on the screen. H) Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference. The application fee for UGC NET varies for different categories. It is advisable to check the official notification for the exam to know the exact amount of application fee and the mode of payment accepted by NTA.

For candidates who have verified Aadhaar Card	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 (anyone only)
For candidates who have not verified the Aadhaar for modification	No change allowed in the mobile number, email address, permanent address & correspondence address No change is allowed in the photo Change is allowed either in the candidate’s name or father’s name or mother’s name (anyone only)

Age Limit for UGC NET 2023 Application Form

The candidates must check the age eligibility criteria to appear in the UGC NET 2023 exam. The age eligibility for JRF and Assistant Professor has been given below for the candidates:

Age Limit for JRF

The applicants who are less than or equal to 30 years as of December 1, 2023, can apply for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The candidates who fall under the category of SC/ST/OBC get relaxation according to UGC norms.

Age Limit for Assistant Professor

There is no upper age limit to apply for the Assistant Professor exam. The candidates who have completed their post-graduation or appearing in their final year can apply for the UGC NET assistant professor.

UGC NET Age Relaxation

The age relaxation for UGC NET/JRF exam has been given below for the candidates. The relaxation is given to the candidates according to the UGC norms fixed by the Indian government:

The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Female/PwD/Third Gender will get age relaxation upto 5 years
The research scholars will get age relaxation of upto five years depending on the time span spent on research
The LLM candidates will get up to 3 years of age relaxation
Candidates who are from the armed forces will get upto 5 years of age relaxation depending on the time period of service in the defence forces

UGC NET Application Form Important Points

The candidates must keep the guidlines given below for filling out the UGC NET exam application form:

Candidates can submit the application form in online mode on the official website of the exam only. UGC NET applications submitted in any other mode will not be accepted
Candidates can submit only one application form
Candidates must enter their email ID and mobile number in the application form correctly as all the important communication regarding the exam will be done by NTA through email or SMS
All four steps of the application process (registration, application form filling, uploading of photo and signature, and application fee payment) can be done together or at separate times
Candidates do not need to upload any document other than a scanned photo and signature in the application form
In case, the confirmation page is not generated after the payment of the application fee, this means that the transaction has been cancelled. In such cases, the amount will be refunded to the candidate’s account. However, the candidate has to make another transaction of fee payment
Candidates must retain the printed copies of the confirmation page for future reference
Since the entire UGC NET application process is online, candidates do not need to send any document through post/fax/by hand/email to NTA

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