While the application window will remain open till 10 December 2024, the last date to pay the exam fee is December 11, 2024.
In a bid to apply for UGC NET December 2024, candidates must have a valid email ID and mobile number.
While the UGC NET December 2024 will be conducted from January 1 to 19, 2025, the exam will last 180 minutes (3 hours).
UGC NET December 2024: Application fees
General/Unreserved: Rs 1150
General-EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs 600
SC/ST/PwD: Rs 325
Third Gender: Rs 325
UGC NET December 2024: Eligibility criteria
The candidates having at least 55% marks and 50% marks for reserved category in their master’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university in subjects including humanities (including languages), social science, computer science, applications, electronic science, etc. can appear for the exam.
UGC NET December 2024: Important dates at a glance
| UGC NET December 2024 | Important dates |
| Submission of the online application form starts from | November 19, 2024 |
| Last date of application submission | December 10, 2024 |
| Last date for paying application fees | December 11, 2024 |
| Form Correction window begins | December 12, 2024 |
| Form Correction window closes | (till 11:50 pm) December 13, 2024 |
| Admit card download begins | Yet to be announced |
| Exams begin | January 1, 2025 |
| Last date for exam | January 19, 2024 |
UGC NET December 2024: How to apply?
Firstly, candidates need to visit the official website i.e. ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Then click on the application link available on the home page.
Register yourself and fill out the application form.
Pay the required fees and click on submit.
Save the confirmation page and take a printout for future reference.