The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the commencement of registrations for the highly anticipated University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET 2024). Starting today, April 20, aspiring candidates can officially apply for the UGC NET June Session 2024 by accessing the registration portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in once the NTA activates the registration link.

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, the UGC chief, revealed through the microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on Friday that the NTA is expected to kickstart the application process and release the information bulletin for the UGC-NET June 2024 session very soon.

NTA will likely launch the application process and information bulletin for the UGC-NET June 2024 session by tonight or tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/mMVjpVHqvi

— Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar (@mamidala90) April 19, 2024

Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET June 2024 Exam

According to the announcements made by the UGC chief, candidates pursuing a Four Year/8 Semester Bachelor’s Degree Programme, including those in their final semester/year, are eligible to apply for the UGC-NET. Moreover, candidates with a Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Programme can appear in a subject of their choice for Ph.D. regardless of the discipline of their bachelor’s degree.

What is new in UGC-NET June 2024 session? The candidates who are pursuing Four Year/8 Semester Bachelor’s Degree Programme and are in their last semester/year may also apply for the UGC-NET. The candidates with a Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Programme are allowed to appear (1/2)

— Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar (@mamidala90) April 19, 2024

Mode of Examination for UGC NET June 2024

The UGC NET June 2024 examination will be exclusively conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple shifts. It will comprise two papers, both featuring objective-type, multiple-choice questions. Candidates will be allotted a total duration of three hours for both papers, encompassing 150 questions in total.

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for UGC NET June 2024

1. Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the ‘New Registration’ button on the homepage to initiate the registration process.
3. Log in using the provided registration credentials.
4. A new window will appear, prompting you to fill out the application form.
5. Upload the necessary documents as per the guidelines.
6. Complete the payment of the application fee.
7. Click on the Submit button to finalize your application.
8. Remember to take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

According to data released by the NTA, a total of 9,45,918 candidates registered for the UGC NET exam last year, with 6,95,928 candidates appearing for the December 2023 exam held across 292 centers nationwide. The UGC NET December Exam 2023 was conducted between December 6 and December 14 by the NTA.