UGC NET 2018: Registration process begins, how to apply

The registration for UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2018 has started from today, September 1 and will continue till September 30. From this year, NET will be conducted twice a year, the first one from December 9 to 23, 2018, and the second examination will be conducted in the month of July, 2019. (Image source: unsplash.com).

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To register, cancidates have to visit the official website, ntanet.nic.in. After that, click on the result link. In the new window, enter registered email id, password. Then click on submit. Download it, and take a print out for further reference.

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The candidates belonging to the general category have to submit an application fee of Rs 8,00. The reserve category candidates (OBC) have to submit an application fee of Rs 400, while Rs 200 for SC/ ST/ PwD/ transgender candidates.

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From this year, NTA will conduct the exam and instead of 3 papers, there will be only 2 papers – paper 1 and paper 2. – Paper 1: It will be of 100 marks and will contain 50 objective type compulsory questions. Each question will carry 2 marks and will be of general nature and will test the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. The duration of the same will be one hour (9:30 am to 10:30 am). (Image source: unsplash.com)

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Candidates need to obtain at least 55 per cent marks in master’s degree or equivalent examination from a recognised universities/ institutions. A relaxation of five per cent will be provided to OBC, Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Disability (PwD) category and transgender candidates who have secured at least 50 per cent marks (without rounding off) in masters degree or equivalent examination. (Image source: unsplash.com).

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