The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be closing the online application window for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 examination today, 30 December 2024. The application portal can be accessed at csirnet.nta.ac.in. This exam is crucial for Indian nationals seeking eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and PhD admissions across various disciplines.
The CSIR UGC NET exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode from 16 to 28 February 2025. Candidates will have 180 minutes to answer objective-type, multiple-choice questions in a bilingual (English and Hindi) paper. The exam aims to assess candidates' knowledge in five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
While the application window closes today, candidates can still pay the exam fee until 31 December 2024. The correction window for applications will be open from 1 to 2 January 2025. The exam fee can be paid online with debit/credit cards, internet banking, or UPI.
Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully review the information bulletin available on the NTA website to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. The application fee varies based on category, with general candidates required to pay Rs 1,150, and reserved category candidates having different fee structures.
The NTA will only accept one application per candidate. Any candidate found submitting multiple applications will face strict action. All communication regarding the exam will be sent via email or SMS, so candidates should ensure they provide their own or their parent/guardian's contact information accurately.
Candidates can contact the NTA help desk at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 or write to NTA at csirnet@nta.ac.in for queries or clarifications.
Steps to Apply for CSIR NET Exam 2024?
Go to the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in.
On the homepage, click on the direct link to apply for CSIR NET December Exam 2024.
Complete the registration process.
Go to the login page.
Enter the required login details.
Hit the submit option.
Application form will open.
Fill in all the important details.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the form.
Download, save, and print a hard copy for future use.
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