UGC NET exam is conducted twice a year. However, in the year 2020 due to the pandemic, the December 2020 session was postponed. It is now scheduled to be conducted in May 2021. UGC NET is a national level entrance test that will be organized by NTA. Through the UGC NET exam, the eligibility will be determined for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) & Assistant Professor and for Assistant Professor only. Candidates who will successfully qualify for the test will be considered for recruitment as Assistant Professor or JRF in Indian Universities and Colleges. The application process for the May 2021 session (December 2020 cycle) starts from 2nd February 2021 and will continue till 2nd March 2021. In this article, we have provided complete details related to UGC NET 2021 application form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, etc.
The online application process for the May 2021 (December 2020 cycle) exam has started on the official website from 2nd February 2021 onwards. The last date for application submission is 2nd March 2021. The computer-based test is scheduled to be held in May 2021.
As mentioned above, the December 2020 session (postponed due to the pandemic), is scheduled to be held in May. The important dates for the same are as under:
Exam Events
Registration process begins -2nd February 2021
Last date of application submission-2nd March 2021
Application correction window -5th to 9th March 2021
UGC NET Admit Card Availability To be announced
UGC NET June exam date 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, and 17th May 2021
Final answer key release- To be announced
Result declaration -To be announced
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