UGC NET applications 2018
UGC NET is conducted in order to shortlist candidates for the post of only Assistant Professor or both Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian colleges and universities. Till now Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted UGC NET exam. However, starting from December 2018, the teaching exam will be conducted by the newly formed National Testing Agency (NTA).
All candidates willing to apply for UGC NET December 2018 exam can fill the application form in online mode as per the steps mentioned below. Application process for UGC NET December 2018 exam is expected to start from September 1.
Step 1: Apply on the Login page
As the first step, all candidates need to visit the Login page of UGC NET and click on the Apply for NET 2018 link. Thereafter, candidates need to click on the Proceed to Apply Online link. On clicking the link, UGC NET application form will appear on the screen.
Step 2: Fill UGC NET Application Form
Details to be filled in the application form are as mentioned below:
• Exam details: Firstly, candidates need to select their preference for NET exam centres. Also, candidates need to select the role (Assistant Professor/ JRF and Assistant Professor) for which they want to appear for the exam.
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• Personal details: Here, candidates need to enter details such as their name, gender, date of birth, contact number, parents’ names, etc.
• Contact details: In this section candidates need to enter their permanent address.
• Education details: This section requires candidates to enter details such as subject of post-graduation, status of post-graduation (passed/ appearing), university name, year of passing post-graduation, etc.
• Password: Here, candidates need to generate their password.
Step 3: Upload Signature & Images
In this step, candidates need to upload their scanned signature and images as per the prescribed specifications.
| Size |
Dimension |
| Images |
|
| Greater than 4 kb and less than 40 kb |
3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height) |
| Signature |
|
| Greater than 4 kb and less than 30 kb |
3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height) only |
Step 4: Pay UGC NET Application Fee
After all details in the form are duly-filled and scanned signature and images are uploaded, candidates can pay their application fee. The fee can be paid either through e-challan of Syndicate/ Canara/ ICICI bank or debit/ credit card.
| Category |
UGC NET Application Fee |
| General |
Rs 1,000 |
| OBC |
Rs 500 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD |
Rs 250 |
Step 5: Download UGC NET Confirmation Page
As the final step, candidates need to download as well as print the confirmation page and keep it for future reference.
Thereafter, UGC NET 2018 application process will be complete.
Note: UGC NET application process mentioned above is as per July 2018 exam conducted by CBSE. Any changes in the application process of the exam, if brought by NTA, will be updated.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The UGC NET result 2026 for the June session be released on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be required their login credentials to download their result including the application number and date of birth.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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.
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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 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 7
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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Contributor-Level 6
Where will the UGC NET result 2026 for the June session be released?