What is NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam?
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has entrusted the responsibility of conducting UGC-NET to the NTA. UGC-NET is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Assistant Professor & Junior Research fellowship both in college and university.
What are the Important DATES for NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam?
Below are some Important Dates for the NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam:
| UGC NET December 2020 Exam | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application and Registration Date | 2nd February to 2nd March 2021 UGC NET Application Form Apply Online Process |
| Correction of Online Application Form | 5th to 9th March 2021 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards | To be announced later |
| UGC NET December 2020 Exam Dates | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 17 May 2021 |
| Date for announcing results | To be announced later |
Is there any Upper AGE LIMIT RELAXATION for SC, ST and OBC Categories?
Yes, there is relaxation on Upper Age Limit for the below categories of the candidates:
However, there is a certain relaxation in years when we’re talking about candidates of the following category:
S.No Category Relaxation (in years)
- Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste (ST/SC) By 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) By 5 years
- Persons With Disability By 5 years (GEN), 5 years (OBC), 5 years (SC/ST)
- Transgender By 5 years
- Women Applicants By 5 years
- Research experience limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of Post Graduate Degree By maximum of 5 years
- LLM Degree By 3 years
- Armed Forces Services By maximum of 5 years
What is the process of filling the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM for NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam?
Candidates can apply to the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill the online application form there only from 2nd February to 2nd March 2021. The candidates have to pay examination fee online through the prescribed link at online application:
Category UGC NET Application Fee
General Rs. 1000
OBC/ EWS Rs. 500
SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender | Rs. 250
Note: GST/Processing charges & GST are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable.