UGC NET Exam Dates 2021 - Check Registration, Admit Card & Result Dates
UGC NET Exam Dates 2021 - The National Testing Agency has announced the UGC NET 2021 exam dates for the entrance exam which will be held from May 2 to May 17. According to the UGC NET exam dates 2021, the application form has been released in online mode on February 2 and the last date for filling the form is March 9. Candidates can pay the fees till March 10 for the UGC NET 2021 exam for the December cycle of 2020. UGC NET 2021 exam will be held from May 2 to 17, 2021. Read the full article to know all the details about UGC NET exam dates 2021 such as information related to the registration form, admit card, answer key result etc.
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NTA extends UGC NET 2021 registration date to March 9.

UGC NET 2021 Exam Dates
Candidates applying for the exam can check all the UGC NET exam dates 2021 in the following table. It is essential that the candidates keep themselves updated with the UGC NET exam dates so that they do not miss any important event.
UGC NET Exam Dates for December Cycle
Events | Dates |
Start Date for filling of UGC NET 2021 application form | February 2, 2021 |
Last date to register for the Exam |
March 09, 2021 (Extended) |
End date to pay fees for UGC NET application form |
March 10, 2021 (Extended) |
Start and end date for correction of UGC NET application form |
March 12 to 16, 2021 (New dates) |
Release of UGC NET Admit Card 2021 | The third week of April 2021 |
UGC NET 2021 Exam | May 2-17, 2021 |
UGC NET Answer key 2021 Release date | Last Week of May 2021 |
Release of final answer key of UGC NET 2021 | The first week of June 2021 |
Announcement of UGC NET Result 2021 | The third week of June 2021 |
UGC NET Exam Dates 2021
Read all the information related to the UGC NET 2021 exam events that are given below.
Check UGC NET 2021 Application Form Dates
According to the UGC NET 2021 exam dates, the NTA has released the application form in online mode on February 2. The last date to fill the UGC NET application form is March. NTA has mentioned that candidates can pay the fees for the UGC NET application form till March 10 and corrections can be made. NTA will open the correction window for UGC NET 2021 application form from March 12-16, 2021.
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Check UGC NET 2021 Admit Card Dates
As per the UGC NET exam dates 2021, the admit card for the December 2020 cycle will be released in online mode tentatively in the third week of April. Candidates will be required to use their registered id and password to download the UGC NET admit card 2021. It is a mandatory document which the candidates must carry to the UGC NET exam centre or else the candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
UGC NET 2021 Exam Dates
The NTA in the UGC NET exam dates 2021 has clearly mentioned that the exam for the December 2020 cycle will be conducted in computer-based mode from May 2-17. Candidates will appear for the respective paper of UGC NET 2021 on the day when the exam will be held.
Check UGC NET 2021 Answer Key Dates
The UGC NET 2020 exam dates have not specifically mentioned the date for the release of the provisional UGC NET 2021 answer key. However, According to the UGC NET exam dates 2021, the answer key will be released in the last week of May and candidates could challenge it till the first week of June. Soon after that NTA will release the final UGC NET 2021 answer key. Candidates will be able to match the responses from the UGC NET answer key and get an idea about how many marks that they will score.
Check UGC NET 2021 Result Dates
Candidates will be able to check the UGC NET 2021 result in online mode tentatively in the third week of June. NTA will announce the UGC NET result 2021 on its official website. All the candidates who appeared for the UGC NET exam 2021, will be able to download the scorecard and it will also mention their qualifying status.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - UGC NET Exam Dates 2021 - Check Registration, Admit Card & Result Dates
Question: What is the UGC NET exam date 2021?
Answer:
The NTA will conduct the UGC NET 2021 exam for the December cycle of 2020 from May 2 to May 17 in computer based mode?
Question: Has the UGC NET application form been released?
Answer:
The UGC NET 2021 application form is available in online mode for the candidates from February 2 and the last date to register is March 2.
Question: When can we expect the UGC NET admit card to be issued?
Answer:
According to the UGC NET exam dates 2021, one can expect the UGC NET 2021 admit card to be issued by the third week of April.
Question: Is there a possibility to make changes in the application form of UGC NET ?
Answer:
There are only certain changes which the candidates can make in the UGC NET application form such when the correction window will open.
Question: When can I expect the UGC NET 2021 result to be announced?
Answer:
In all probability, the UGC NET result 2021 for the December session will be declared in the third week of June.
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Questions related to UGC NET
hii sir/mam i want whole details of ugc net to crack it within a 2 month,also.syllabus and notes. i.hope you will help me😊
Hello Sana,
To crack your UGC NET exam, here we provide you some preparation tips:
1. You need to manage your time efficiently. So, upgrade your time management skills.
2. Clear all your concepts thoroughly.
3. Go through all previous years paper.
4. Study smartly and practice mock papers on regular basis.
5. Revise properly and try making short notes.
If you will follow the above guidelines seriously you will definitely be able to crack the exam.
Hope it helps.
Good Luck!
i had graduated in physics and masters in hindi litreture can i eligible for ugc net
Obviously you can go for UGC NET.
Educational qualification required for NET exam is masters degree from a recognized university with above 55% marks. 5% relaxation is given for SC/ST category candidates.
I hope my answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!
Can I Eligible For UGC NET In Env. Sciences Even After My Masters In Microbiology..If Yes, Then Also Suggest Me If I Will Get JRF In Env. Sciences Then I Eligible For PhD In MIcrobiology In Any Institute ?
Hello Aspirant,
Yes you can apply for UGC NET Environmental Science.Environmental science is multidisciplinary in nature ,so candidates who have studied related subjects in their masters can apply. But as as you have post graduation in Microbiology then the best and right option for you is CSIR NET Life Sciences. Anyways to answer your query, coming from microbiology , it will be easy to cover the subject topics for NET. After clearing JRF you will be very much eligible for research fellowship and you can pursue PhD in Microbiology as well in any UGC recognized institution in India.
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All the best
can a Bioinformatics student write ugc net ?
Hello,
Yes, you are eligible for this exam.
The candidates who have secured at least 55% marks in Master's Degree or equivalent examination from universities/ institutions recognised by UGC in Humanities and Social Science, Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science etc., are eligible for this test.
Hope it helps.
Good Luck!
Am I eligible to apply for a fellowship if I have cleared JRF in UGC NET environmental science and pursuing a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences?
Hello Aspirant,
Yes , you are very much eligible to apply for fellowship. Animal sciences is a field related to environmental science. The NET notification has stated that, if your subject is not mentioned in the list of NET subjects, you can take up related subjects and clear NET . Anyways it is better to discuss with your department in the college where you are pursuing PhD. They will be able to give the correct guidance.
All the best