CBSE UGC NET 2017: Nov 23 declared last date for online applications

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) extended the last date for online applications of University Grants Commission’s National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) exam January 2017 examination to November 23 on Wednesday.

The last date for submission of fee through e-challan/debit/credit card at designated branches of Syndicate/Canara/ICICI/HDFC Bank has also been extended to November 24, 2016.

The exam is held to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of assistant professor and granting Junior Research Fellowship.

Candidates can apply online on the UGC-NET website of the CBSE.

Steps to apply:

Ø Visit the UGC-NET website
Ø Click on the link for ‘Fill Application Form’ in the middle of the page
Ø New candidates can register by following these steps
o Fill application form
o Upload scanned photo and signature
o Pay examination fee
o Print confirmation page
Ø Registered candidates can access their account by logging in with their application number (generated by the system while filling the application form) and password (chosen by the candidate)

The examination will be held on January 22, 2017, in 84 subjects in 90 cities across the country.