UGC NET Exam 2020: The National Testing Agency(NTA) is likely to release the admit cards for the UGC NET exams today. Although the testing agency has not confirmed any date, the official notification says that the admit cards will be made available 15 days before the exams.


The NTA had also extended the application correction deadline and reopened the window for candidates who wanted to make corrections in their particulars mentioned in the application form such as the choice of exam centres, or change the photograph and signature. The application forms were accepted up to 5 pm on Wednesday, September 2nd. Now that the window has closed it is expected that the NTA will release the admit card soon.

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The pandemic has delayed the exams which were supposed to held in June and it will now be held from 16th to 18th and 21st to 25th September 2020.

Things to keep in mind

No change in syllabus or pattern of exam- The NTA has not announced any change to the syllabus or pattern of exams. The exam will comprise two papers Paper I and II containing multiple-choice questions (MCQs). While Paper I which is on teaching and research aptitude is common and mandatory for all candidates, Paper II will be on the subject selected by the candidate. Both papers have to be completed within 3 hours.

Safety precautions for exams- It is possible that the NTA may release detailed instructions for the exam days. For the ongoing JEE exams and the upcoming NEET exams, the testing agency has deployed several Covid 19 safety regulations. Students undergo sanitisation before entering the centre and fresh 3 Ply face masks are also being provided before entry.

No further changes to exam centres- The NTA has now closed the application correction window. At present, there can be no further changes made to the choice of exam centres.

Here’s how to download the hall tickets

Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA UGC NET, ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the activated link that says UGC NET 2020 admit card

Step 3: A new window will open where the Registered Candidates are required to sign in..

Step 4: Fill the required details such as Application Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha Code.

Step 5: Download the Admit Card and take out the Print Copy of the same for future use

UGC NET 2020 Exams will be conducted by NTA in 81 subjects at different Exam Centers across India to determine the eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor only in various Indian Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions recognised by UGC.

Candidates need to bring the Admit Card along with passport size photograph affixed on it and one more passport size photograph to be affixed on the attendance sheet.

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