NTA opened applications for UGC-NET December 2024 on November 19, with an original deadline of December 10. It later extended the application deadline to December 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. The fee-payment deadline moved to December 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. This cycle is over; the dates and fees below are historical, not current application guidance.
What the December 2024 UGC-NET announcement covered
The National Testing Agency (NTA) planned the computer-based UGC-NET December 2024 examination in 85 subjects. It assessed eligibility for three purposes in Indian universities and colleges: NTA’s December 2024 opening notice described the following pathways:
- Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor.
- Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to a Ph.D. programme.
- Admission to a Ph.D. programme only.
The exam was scheduled for January 1–19, 2025. The information bulletin specified a three-hour (180-minute) test consisting of Paper I and Paper II, with no break between them. A candidate’s centre, date and shift were to appear on the admit card. See the NTA information bulletin for the exam details.
Application and payment deadlines
The opening notice initially set the application deadline for December 10, 2024, at 11:50 p.m. and the fee-payment deadline for December 11 at 11:50 p.m. On December 10, NTA issued an extension notice changing both deadlines and the correction window:
| Step | Original schedule | Extended schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Submit application | December 10, 2024, by 11:50 p.m. (NTA opening notice) | December 11, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. (NTA extension notice) |
| Pay examination fee | December 11, 2024, by 11:50 p.m. (NTA opening notice) | December 12, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. (NTA extension notice) |
| Correct application | December 12–13, 2024 (NTA opening notice) | December 13–14, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. (NTA extension notice) |
The December 10 extension notice said NTA was extending the application period “enabling the aspiring candidate(s) to apply.” The extension applied to this December 2024 cycle only; it is not an open application window.
UGC-NET December 2024 application fees
The bulletin listed these examination fees for the 2024 cycle. Payment service or processing charges and GST, where applicable, were additional.
| Category | Published examination fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/PwD and third gender | ₹325 |
These are historical 2024-cycle amounts, not current-cycle fee guidance. The NTA information bulletin sets out the category fees and possible extra payment charges.
How the application process worked
NTA required candidates to apply online through its UGC-NET website; applications through other modes were not accepted. The bulletin described this sequence:
- Register using your own email address and mobile number.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload a recent photograph and signature.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Save the confirmation page generated after successful payment.
NTA said candidature was confirmed only after successful payment. For help with the 2024 application, the notice listed 011-40759000 and 011-69227700, and [email protected].
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where to look now
As of October 8, 2026, the official UGC-NET portal displays material for later cycles and provides routes to December 2024 certificates and scorecards. Anyone seeking to apply should check the portal for the current cycle’s notice, dates and bulletin rather than rely on this expired announcement: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
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