The University Grants Commission (UGC) has entrusted the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct UGC NET. This test determines the eligibility of Indian Nationals in Indian universities and colleges for the following:-
- Award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor.
- Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
- Admission to Ph.D. only

The application process for UGC NET 2024, December session will end on December 10, 2024. The last date to pay the examination fee is December 11, 2024.
Schedule for UGC Net December 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC Net December 2024 for 85 subjects in computer Based Test (CBT) mode, as per Schedule given below:-
Submission of Online Application Form | 19 November 2024 to 10 December 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M) |
Last date for submission of Examination fee (through Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking /UPI | 11 December 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M) |
Correction in the Particulars in Online Application Form | 12 December 2024 to 13 December 2024 (upto 11:50 P.M) |
Announcement of City of Exam Centre | To be Intimated Later |
Downloading of Admit Card from NTA Website | To be Intimated Later |
Date of Examination | 01 January 2025 to 19 January 2025 |
Centre, Date and Shift | As indicated on Admit Card |
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Key(s) | To be announced later on the website |
Website | https://www.nta.ac.in/ https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/ |
Application Fee UGC Net – December 2024
- General/ Unreserved= Rs. 1150/-
- General-EWS/OBC-NCL= Rs. 600/-
- SC/ST/PwD= Rs. 325/-
- Third Gender= Rs. 325/-
UGC NET – Important Instructions
- Form Submission Mode: Online mode only through the website https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Candidates are not allowed to fill more than one Application Form.
- Candidates are advised to visit the official website(s) of NTA (www.nta.ac.in) and (https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/) for the latest updates