CBSE UGC NET 2018: Registrations to close today; know how to apply, important dates, eligibility

Representational image. Courtesy: News18[/caption]The UGC NET 2018 will be held on July 8. The exam is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Assistant Professor both in Indian universities and colleges. CBSE will conduct the NET 2018 exam in 84 subjects at 91 selected NET examination cities spread across the country.The age for applying for Junior Research Fellowship has also been extended this time from 28 to 30.How to apply:- Log on to cbsenet.nic.in- Click on the relevant link and enter the necessary details- Submitting the application- Take a printout for future referenceImportant dates for UGC NET 2018:- Starting of registration: 6 March- Last date of registration: 5 April- Last date for submission of fee: 6 April- Date of examination: 8 JulyUGC NET 2018 examination fee:- General: Rs 1,000- Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer): Rs 500- SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: Rs 250Age Limit: Maximum 30 yearsCategory Age Relaxation:- For OBC (non-creamy layer): Five years- For SC/ST/PWD/Transgender: Five years- For candidates who have served in the armed forces: Five yearsExamination Scheme:- Paper I: 100 marks; number of questions: 50; duration: 1 hour (09.30 am to 10.30 am)- Paper II: 200 marks; number of questions: 100; duration: 2 hours (11 am to 01 pm)For more details, log on to the official website of CBSE NET.