UGC NET 2021 application process closes tomorrow on Mar 2; apply online now
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )
UGC NET 2021 registration closes tomorrow on March 2, 2021. Eligible candidates can apply online now by paying an application fee.
National Testing Agency (NTA) closes the application process for UGC NET 2021 tomorrow on March 2, 2021. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply online by visiting the official website. In order to fill the UGC NET application form, candidates need to pay application fee online. The application fee is Rs 1000 for General category candidates, Rs 500 for OBC/EWS category and Rs 250 for SC, ST, PwD and Transgender categories.
The UGC NET 2021 exam will be held from May 2 to 17, 2021 to determine the eligiblity of candidates for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) posts. The exam will be conducted in a total of 81 subjects.
How to apply online for UGC NET 2021?
Candidates who fulfill the UGC NET eligibility criteria can apply online by following the given process
- Visit the official website- ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on ‘Fill application form Dec 2020 (May 2021)’ link
- Click on ‘New Registration’ link
- Register by entering the required details
- Fill the UGC NET application form
- Upload scanned images of photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb) in JPG/JPEG format
- Pay application fee
- Submit and download confirmation page
UGC NET Application Fee 2021
The application fee for the UGC NET 2021 exam is as follows:
| Category |
Fee (In Rs) |
|---|---|
| General |
1000 |
| OBC/ EWS |
500 |
| SC/ ST/PwD/ Transgender |
200 |
Candidates can pay the application fee through Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI/ Internet Banking/ PAYTM.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
No. Once the admit card is released, candidate will not be able to change the exam centre in any circumstances. The exam centre mentioned on the hall ticket is final. Also, the assigned exam centre is based on the choices of the candidate made during the application process and can not be modified l
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
No. A candidate will not receive the UGC NET City Intimation Slip by post. The authority will release the City slip on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates required their login credentials to download the city slip including the application number and date of birth.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes. It is important for a candidate to carry the UGC NET admit card to the examination centre. Without it, candidate will not be allowed to sit in the exam. It consists of the details like name of a candidate, photograph, shift, reporting time, exam day instructions, etc.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
If in case candidate find any discrepancy in the UGC NET admit card for the June session then he or she must contact the NTA via helpline numbers 011-40759000 during the working hours or email them.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The UGC NET admit card for the June session 2026 will be released around four days prior to the examination date. It will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The behavior of the MCAM staff is very inappropriate and disrespectful. They often use offensive language and insult students. Such behavior is unacceptable in an educational institution. I request the authorities to look into this matter and take appropriate action to ensure a respectful environmen
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month ago
Yes, IIT Hyderabad does accept UGC NET scores to decide admissions to the PhD courses. Several IIT Hyderabad departments also accept the GATE scores as well to decide the PhD admissions of candidates.
In addition to the aforementioned entrance exams, candidates are also required to fulfill the specif
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the methods to make corrections if required in the UGC NET application or registration form:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Login using the application number and password
- Click on the link/button available for the application form correction
- Read the instructions and click on the
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The NTA has not yet released the UGC NET 2026 notification and so the application process dates have not been announced for the June session. It is expected that the application is likely to start in April 2026 and the last date for the registration may likely be in May 2026. The authority will also
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET exam twice in a year in two sessions namely June and December session. Candidates can give the exam unlimited times. There is no limit in number of attempts. Two sessions increase the opportunity for a candidate to qualify the exam for JRF
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