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UGC NET Application Form 2023: December Cycle Registration (Extended)

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UGC NET Application Form 2023: The University Grants Commission (UGC) started the online registrations for the National Eligibility Test (NET), which is a national-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship or both, for Indian Universities and Colleges. NTA began the UGC NET December cycle registrations on September 30, 2023, and the last date to apply online is October 31, 2023. Previously, it was October 28, 2023.

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We are reiterating that the last date to fill out the application online is now October 31, 2023. As part of the UGC NET application process, the applicant had to fill out a registration form, upload documents, fill out an application form, and pay for the application.

Latest Updates:
— UGC has revised the last date to submit the UGC NET 2023 December cycle application form and the date to make corrections in the application form. Check out the revised dates below.

UGC NET Exam 2023 Application Form Dates

The UGC NET application link has been activated on the official website. Candidates must go through the table below to get an idea of the important dates of all the events related to UGC NET 2023:

EventsDecember 2023 Dates
UGC NET Application Window for December CycleSeptember 30, 2023
Last Date to Submit the UGC NET December ApplicationOctober 28, 2023
October 31, 2023, up to 11:59 p.m.
Last Date to Pay Fee for UGC NET DecemberOctober 28, 2023
October 31, 2023, up to 11:59 p.m.
Online Correction Window for UGC NET December 2023 ExamOctober 30 to 31, 2023
November 1 to 3, 2023 (Revised)
UGC NET City Intimation for December 2023 CycleTo Be Intimated Later
UGC NET 2023 December Admit CardTo Be Intimated Later
UGC NET 2023 December ExamDecember 6 to 22, 2023
UGC NET December Final Answer Key Release DateTo Be Intimated Later
UGC NET December Result DateJanuary 10, 2024

UGC NET 2023 Application Form Link

The UGC NET 2023 December cycle’s application form link is active from September 30, 2023, until October 31, 2023. Candidates preparing for Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship, or both for Indian Universities and Colleges must submit their application form well in advance of the deadline.

UGC NET 2023 Apply Online: Documents Required

Candidates are advised to prepare their documents before completing the UGC NET form application. The NTA is not responsible for any technical or network issues candidates might face on the last day of the application submission. Hence, candidates are required to keep the following documents ready as mentioned below:

  • Copy of the University or Board Certificate to prove the candidate’s official name, Parent’s Name, and Date of Birth
  • Aadhaar Card
  • ID proof such as Bank Account Number, Passport, Ration Card, Voter ID, or any other official Government ID
  • Qualifying mark sheets or the mark sheet of the last semester
  • The Corresponding and Permanent addresses, along with Pin codes
  • Names of four names as per the candidate’s choice
  • Code of NET subject
  • Code of the subject at the post-graduation level
  • Code of post-graduation course
  • Category Certificate, if applicable
  • EWS certificate (if applicable)
  • Physical Disability Certificate (if applicable)
  • Email Address and Contact Number
  • Scanned Images in JPG or JPEG format

UGC NET Registration Fee 2023

The application fee for UGC NET 2023 will be submitted online. Payment modes such as Debit Cards, Credit Cards, and Net banking are accepted. A reference number will be created to complete the payment, which should be saved for future reference. The exam fee for different categories is as follows:

CategoryFee (INR)
General1,150/-
OBC- NCL/ EWS600/-
SC/ ST/ PWD/ Transgender325/-

Note that the application form for UGC NET will be considered for further processing only after the successful payment of the fees. Also, candidates are expected to preserve the completed application form’s hard copy without fail.

How To Fill UGC NET Online Application 2023?

To apply online using the UGC NET form 2023, candidates must follow the steps outlined below:

Stage I: Fill Out UGC NET Registration Form

  • Go to the official website of NTA – https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
  • Click “Application Form for UGC NET December 2023 cycle” on the homepage.
  • A new page will open. Now, click on “New Registration” on the left panel.
  • An instruction page will be displayed. Read it and click on the ‘checkbox’ present at the bottom of the page. Next, click on the button “Click Here to Proceed”.
  • The registration page will open. Enter details such as the Candidate’s Name/ Mother’s Name/ Father’s Name, Date of Birth, etc. Enter the contact details like Address, Mobile Number, Email ID, etc.
  • Once you have filled in all the required details, enter the Security Pin and click on “Submit”.
  • After successful submission of the details, an Application Number and Password will be generated. The details will be sent to the candidate’s mobile number and email ID.

Stage II: Complete Online Application Form for UGC NET

  • Once you have registered with NTA, you will need to log in to your account using the login credentials – Application Number and Password.
  • Enter the following details:
    • Personal Details include the Candidate’s Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, etc.
    • The candidate’s Communication Details include Address, Locality, City, District, State, PIN Code, Permanent Address, etc.
    • Educational Details include details of Schools and Colleges studied, Course Name, Name of the College, Year of Passing, etc.
  • Candidates also need to choose their preferred exam centre, Subject at PG level, NET subjects, PG Graduation course, etc.
  • After filling in all the details, verify them and click on “Submit”.

Stage III: Upload Photograph and Signature

Candidates need to upload the scanned images of their Photograph and Signature as specified below:

  • The scanned image must be in jpg/ jpeg format.
  • Computer and Polaroid-generated photos are not acceptable.
  • Application without a photograph shall be rejected.
  • After uploading the document, candidates must preview their uploaded images.
  • Once completed, click on the “Submit” button.

Candidates must upload their scanned images and signatures following the specifications listed in the table below:

ParticularsSize
Size of photo imageGreater than 10 kb and less than 200 kb
Size of signature imageGreater than 4 kb and less than 30 kb

Stage-IV: Payment of UGC NET Application Fee

  • After uploading the images, the next step is to pay the UGC NET application fee.
  • Candidates need to pay the fees through online mode only.
  • Choose one of the online payment methods available and pay the fee by entering all the required details.
  • After successful fee payment, take the printout of the application form for further reference.
  • The confirmation of fee payment and the receipt of the online transaction will be displayed on the confirmation page of the UGC NET December 2023 cycle.
  • Candidates whose fee is not received till the last date will not be considered for the exam.
  • In case of discrepancy or error in receiving the receipt of the fee, candidates should reach NTA with the proof of fee paid. The photocopy of the transaction slip through Debit/ Credit card/ Net banking/ Paytm will be considered as proof.

Stage-V: Download Confirmation Page

When the application fee is successfully paid, a confirmation page is generated. Candidates must print at least four copies of the confirmation page for future reference. Following that, the UGC NET 2023 application process will be completed.

How To Attempt Embibe’s Free UGC NET Mock Test?

Know the steps to take the free UGC NET mock test series below:

  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
  • 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job”.
  • 4th Step: Select the Goal “Lectureship” from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
  • 5th Step: Search and Select “UGC NET Paper 1” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
  • 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on “Done”.
  • 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Section.
  • 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
  • 9th Step: Click on any UGC NET Paper 1 subjects.
  • 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.

Important Instructions for UGC NET Registration Form Filling

Candidates need to take note of a few important instructions and follow them while filling out the UGC NET registration form.

  • Candidates must register before beginning the application process. They must have a valid email ID and mobile number for registration.
  • The application form which does not have proper information or no photograph will be rejected.
  • Candidates must cross-verify the information in the UGC NET Apply Online Form before final submission.
  • Save the registration number once it is displayed on the screen. The information must be safe until the UGC NET selection process ends.
  • Filling out the application form during non-peak hours is advised to avoid server slow-down issues.
  • When the transaction is being processed, do not click on the “REFRESH” or “BACK” buttons on the browser, as it will lead to transaction failure.
  • Upload the signature as per the specified information mentioned in the above section.
  • Provide correct contact details, as the authority will not be responsible for missing important information.
  • All the online application form-filling stages can be done together or at separate times.

UGC NET Application Form Correction 2023

After the application process, NTA allows the candidates to correct particulars in the online application form. Candidates can visit the official website and make the necessary corrections if required. Candidates can check the following steps to correct the application form mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of NTA.
  • Click on the application form correction.
  • A login page will appear. Enter the application number and password.
  • A page will appear. Read the instructions carefully and click on the ‘Proceed’ button.
  • Make the changes in the application form.
  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
  • Review the corrections made in the form.
  • Click on the final submit button.
  • Take a printout of the final confirmation page of the application form.

Important: As per the revised dates, the online corrections in the application can now be done from November 1 to 3, 2023.

Also, check:

UGC NET NotificationUGC NET Admit Card
UGC NET SyllabusUGC NET Exam Pattern
UGC NET BooksUGC NET Mock Tests
UGC NET Result UGC NET Answer Key
UGC NET LoginUGC Net Application Form
UGC NET Exam DatesUGC NET Question Papers

FAQs on UGC NET Registration Form 2023

Here, along with the answers, we have enlisted some of the frequently asked questions related to the UGC NET 2023 December online form. Candidates must read them to clear their doubts regarding the same.

Q: When can I apply for UGC NET 2023?

A: Candidates could fill out the UGC NET 2023 application form from September 30 to October 28, 2023.

Q: Who can apply for UGC NET?

A: Candidates having a master’s degree and willing to work as an Assistant Professor or JRF can apply for UGC NET.

Q: Is the UGC NET application fee refundable?

A: No, the UGC NET application fee is non-refundable.

Q: Can a final year master’s degree student apply for the UGC NET?

A: A final year master’s degree student can apply for UGC NET. However, the student must be able to produce the scorecard of post-graduation during the document verification process.

Q: What are the documents to be uploaded during the UGC NET application process?

A: Candidates need not upload documents other than the scanned copy of the recent passport-size photo and signature during the application process. However, this could change this year.

We hope this article on UGC NET Application Form 2023 is helpful. In case of any queries, check our website or download our app. Stay tuned to Embibe for the latest news and updates on UGC NET 2023.

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