CSIR NET Dec 2019 Official NTA Notification – Online Applications Open

CSIR Dec 2019 Notification – Online NTA Applications Open

CSIR-UGC NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST
(CSIR-UGC NET) DECEMBER, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE
(09 September 2019)

This call expires in :

 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) as an independent/autonomous, self-reliant and self-sustained premier testing organization. The conduct of the CSIR- UGC NET Examination has been entrusted to the NTA by CSIR, Government of India.

The NTA will conduct the next CSIR-UGC NET for Junior Research Fellowship and
eligibility for Lecturership (LS)/Assistant Professorship on 15 December 2019 for
following subjects – CSIR Dec 2019 Notification.

1. Life Sciences
2. Physical Sciences
3. Chemical Sciences
4. Earth Sciences
5. Mathematical Sciences

The Test will be conducted in two different shifts as given below:

Shift	Timing	Duration
*Shift – 1 (Morning)	09:30 am to 12:30 pm (IST)	03 hours (180 mins)
*Shift – 2 (Afternoon)	02:30 pm to 05:30 pm (IST)	03 hours (180 mins)

*Subject(s) in a shift will be decided based on number of students

The Test will be conducted in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.

The candidates who desire to appear in the Test may see

the details in the Information
Bulletin for CSIR-UGC NET December 2019, which will be available on the website
www.nta.ac.in and csirnet.nta.nic.in w.e.f. 09 September 2019.

The candidates are required to apply online during the period from 09 September 2019 to 09 October 2019. The Application Fees can be paid up to 10 October 2019.

1. FEE DETAILS – CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

• Online Submission of Application Form: 09 September – 09 October 2019 (upto
  11:50 pm)
• Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI General/General-EWS: 10 October 2019 (upto 11:50 pm)

Fee Payable:

• General/General-EWS: Rs. 1000/-
• OBC-NCL*: Rs. 500/-
• SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 250/-
• Processing charges & Goods and Services Tax (GST) are to be paid by the candidate,
  as applicable

2. Candidates can apply for CSIR-UGC NET December 2019 through “Online” mode only.

3. Submission of Online Application Form may be done by accessing NTA website csirnet.nta.nic.in the Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.

4. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. (CSIR Dec 2019 Notification)

5. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the Information Bulletin and on NTA website. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.

6. Candidates must ensure that E-mail Address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address or SMS on registered Mobile Number only.

7. Instructions for filling Online Application Form:

❖ Download Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form. Read these carefully to ensure your eligibility.
❖ Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:
Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using unique Email Id and Mobile No.
Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated
Application No.
Step-3: Upload scanned images of Candidate’s Photograph (file size: 10 kb – 200 kb) and
Candidate’s Signature (file size: 4kb – 30kb) in JPG/JPEG format.
Step-4: Pay fee using SBI/Syndicate/HDFC/ICICI/Paytm Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI and keep proof of fee paid. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee then the transaction is cancelled, and amount will be refunded to the candidate’s account. However, the candidate has to make another transaction, in case the Confirmation Page is not generated.

❖ Download, save and print copies of Confirmation Page after successful remittance of fee and keep copies safely for future reference.
❖ All the 4 Steps can be done together or at separate times.

8. Candidates are advised to visit the NTA website and check their e-mails regularly for latest updates. (CSIR Dec 2019 Notification)
9. The candidate shall appear at their own cost at the Examination Centre on Date and Shift indicated on their Admit Card issued by the NTA.
10. Any request to change the Examination Centre, Date, Shift and NET Subject provided on the Admit Card shall not be considered under any circumstances.

Note:
1. The final submission of the Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-3 and step-4 are not complete. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.
2. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any circumstances.
3. The entire application process of CSIR-UGC NET December 2019 is online, including uploading of scanned images, Payment of Fees, and Printing of Confirmation Page.

Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/ by Hand/E-mail.

Candidates are NOT allowed to carry Instrument, Geometry or Pencil box, Handbag, Purse, any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material), Eatables and Water (loose or packed), Mobile Phone/ Ear Phone/ Microphone/ Pager, Calculator, DocuPen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the Examination Hall/Room.

Diabetic students are allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) and transparent water bottle to the Examination Hall. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwich etc.

DISCLAIMER – CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

1. Candidates are advised to read the Information Bulletin carefully and go through the instructions
   regarding filling of Online Application Form given on CSIR-UGC NET December 2019 website www.nta.ac.in, csirnet.nta.nic.in before starting online registration.
2. Candidate should ensure that all information entered during the online registration process is correct.
3. Online information provided by candidates like name of candidate, contact/ address details, category, PwD status, educational qualification details, date of birth, etc will be treated as correct/final. Any request for changes in information after the closure of correction period will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances.
4. NTA disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information
   provided by the candidate(s) during application process.
5. NTA does not edit /modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of application process under any circumstances. Any request for change in information thereafter will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution for filling up correct details in the Application Form.

Usage of Data and Information: CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

NTA can use the data provided by the End User (test taker in this case) for internal purpose(s) including training, research and development, analysis and other permissible purpose(s).

INFORMATION BULLETIN
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grant Commission
National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET)
DECEMBER 2019
CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

1. Introduction

1.1 About National Testing Agency (NTA)

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India (GOI), has
established National Testing Agency (NTA) as an independent, autonomous and self-sustained premier organization under the Societies RegistrationAct, 1860, registered as
a self-reliant and self-sustained premier testing organization.

Some of the objectives include:

(i) To conduct efficient, transparent and international standard tests in order to
assess the competency of candidates for admission.
(ii) To undertake research on educational, professional and testing system to identify gaps in the knowledge systems and take steps for bridging them.
(iii) To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional development standards.

1.2 About CSIR-UGC Fellowship

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has entrusted the responsibility of
conducting CSIR-UGC NET in CBT mode to NTA. CSIR-UGC NET is a test being conducted to
determine the eligibility ‘for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS) /Assistant Professorship’ in Indian universities and colleges subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC. Online applications for JRF/NET are invited twice a year on all India basis through Press Notification of CSIR-UGC NET for JRF and LS/AP

CSIR and UGC provide Research Fellowships for training in methods of research under expert guidance of faculty members/scientists working in University Department/ National
Laboratories and Institutions in various fields of Science. CSIR-UGC NET Fellowships are
tenable in Universities/IITs/Post Graduate Colleges/Govt. Research Establishments including those of the CSIR, Research & Development establishments of recognized public or private sector industrial firms and other recognized institutions. Only bonafide Indian Citizens are eligible for the test. CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship is tenable in India. The programme is aimed at National Science & Technology Human Resource Development.
A large number of JRFs are awarded each year by CSIR to candidates holding BS-4 years
program/ BE/B.Tech./B. Pharma/MBBS/ Integrated BS-MS/M.Sc. or Equivalent degree/B.Sc. (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in integrated MS-Ph.D. program with at least 55% marks for General/General-EWS & OBC (50% for SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disability) after qualifying the Test conducted by CSIR twice a year in June and December. (CSIR Dec 2019 Notification)

This Test also determines the eligibility of candidates (i.e it is eligibility criteria only) for
Lectureship/Assistant Professorship in Indian University/Colleges. Those who qualify for JRF
are eligible for Lectureship/Assistant Professorship also, subject to fulfilling the eligibility
criteria laid down by UGC. Some aspirants are declared successful in eligibility for
Lectureship/Assistant Professorship only based on their performance in the test.

The award of CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship is for a fixed tenure and does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR-UGC NET to the beneficiary.

CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

1.3 Junior Research Fellowship Stipend

The stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR- National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs.31,000/- p.m (under revision) for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs.20,000/- per Fellow will be provided to the University / Institution. The Fellowship will be governed by terms and conditions of CSIR, UGC or Research Scheme, as applicable.

On completion of two years as JRF and if the Fellow is registered for Ph.D, the Fellowship will be upgraded to SRF (NET) and the stipend will be increased to Rs.35,000/- p.m (under revision) for the 3rd and subsequent years, on the basis of assessment of Fellows’ research progress/ achievements through interview by an Expert Committee consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/ Associate Professor. As far as possible, the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee. In the event of the Committee not recommending up-gradation or the fellow has not registered for Ph.D, the candidate will continue as JRF with a stipend of Rs.31,000/- p.m. for the 3rd year or his/her fellowship may be terminated depending upon the recommendation of the Committee and the decision of CSIR in this regard shall be final. The progress of the research work of JRF will be assessed by duly constituted three-member assessment committee again at the end of 3rd year for such up-gradation.

The number of fellowship for each subject is limited.

2. CSIR-UGC NET Examination, December 2019

CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination would be conducted by NTA on Sunday, 15 December, 2019 for determining the eligibility of Indian Nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and for determining eligibility for Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professorship in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology. CSIR-UGC NET December, 2019 shall be conducted by NTA on 15 December, 2019 in the enlisted subjects (Annexure- III) based on syllabus(available at www.csirhrdg.res.in ), at selected Cities of Examination centres spread across the country given at Annexure- I.

CSIR NET Dec 2019 & CSIR NET June 2020 Exam Dates Released – NTA To Conduct CSIR Online Exam

2.1 Option to be exercised by the candidate:

A candidate may apply either for ‘Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)’ OR ‘Lectureship/Assistant Professorship’. (CSIR Dec 2019 Notification). He/she may indicate his/her preference in the Online Application, as the case may be. If a candidate applies for JRF and fulfills the laid down eligibility criteria for Lectureship/Assistant Professorship also, such a candidate will be considered for both JRF & LS/Assistant Professorship. Option/preference given by the candidate in his/her application form is final and request for change will not be entertained at any later stage. The total number of candidates who will qualify depends on the number of fellowships available and performance in the test, subject to the condition that they fulfill the laid down eligibility criteria. If a candidate is found to be over-age for JRF (NET), he/she will be automatically considered for Lectureship/Assistant Professorship (NET) only. Candidates with M.Sc. qualification OR under M.Sc. Result Awaited (RA) category shall be eligible for Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professorship subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria as laid down by the UGC

2.2 Mode of Examination: CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

The Examination shall be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT) only.

2.3 Pattern of Examination:

The Test will consist of three parts. All the parts will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions. There will be no break between papers. The subject-wise scheme of examination is as per details below:

Chemical Sciences: The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 35 and 25 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than required number of questions are answered, only first 15, 35 and 25 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation. Below each question in Part A, Part B and Part C, four alternatives or responses are given. Only one of these alternatives is the “correct” option to the question. The candidate has to find, for each question, the correct or the best answer.

Earth Sciences: The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 35 and 25 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than required number of questions are answered, only first 15, 35 and 25 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation. Below each question in Part A, Part B and Part C, four alternatives or responses are given. Only one of these alternatives is the “correct” option to the question. The candidate has to find, for each question, the correct or the best answer.

Life Sciences: The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 35 and 25 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than required number of questions are
answered, only first 15, 35 and 25 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation. Below each question in Part A, Part B and Part C, four alternatives or responses are given. Only one of these alternatives is the “correct” option to the question. The candidate has to find, for each question, the correct or the best answer.

Mathematical Sciences: The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 25 and 20 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than required number of
questions are answered, only first 15, 25 and 20 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C
respectively will be taken up for evaluation. Below each question in Part A, Part B, four
alternatives or responses are given. Only one of these alternatives is the “correct” option to the question. The candidate has to find, for each question, the correct or the best answer. In Part C each question may have “ONE” or “MORE” correct options. Credit in a question shall be given only on identification of “ALL” the correct options in Part C.

Physical Sciences: The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 20 and 20 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than required number of questions are answered, only first 15, 20 and 20 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation. Below each question in Part A, Part B and Part C, four alternatives or responses are given. Only one of these alternatives is the “correct” option to the question. The candidate has to find, for each question, the correct or the best answer.

Part ‘A’ shall be common to all subjects. This part shall contain questions pertaining to General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles etc.

Part ‘B’ shall contain subject-related conventional Multiple Choice questions (MCQs), generally covering the topics given in the syllabus.

Part ‘C’ shall contain higher order questions that may test the candidate’s knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. The questions shall be of analytical nature where a candidate is expected to apply scientific knowledge to arrive at the solution to the given scientific problem.

• The test will be in Hindi and English version. In case of any ambiguity between
Hindi and English version due to translation, English version would be treated as final.
• If a candidate attempts more than the required no. of questions then only the First Set of required questions will be considered for scoring.

2.4 Examination Centres -Cities:

The City of Examination Centres where the test shall be conducted are given at Annexure-I. It is mandatory for candidates to select four cities of their choice while filling Online Application Form of CSIR-UGC NET December 2019. Effort will be made to allot Centre of examination to the candidates in order of the City choice opted by them in their Application Form. However, due to administrative reasons, a different city of nearby area may be allotted.

2.5 Subjects of the Test:

The Test will be held in the subjects mentioned below:

Subject Code Subjects of the Test
701 Chemical Sciences
702 Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
703 Life Sciences
704 Mathematical Sciences
705 Physical Sciences

2.6 Syllabus of the Test:

Syllabus & Scheme of Examination of the MCQ Paper may be seen at CSIR HRDG website:
www.csirhrdg.res.in.
Note: National Testing Agency will not provide the copy of syllabus to individual candidates.

2.7 Important Timing of Examination: CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

Date of Examination (Exact shift of examination will be made available on the NTA website)	First Shift	Second Shift
Timing of Examination	09:30 am- 12:30 pm	02:30 pm- 5:30 pm
Duration of Examination	03 hours without break
Entry into the Examination Centre*	7:30 am- 8:30 am	12:30 pm -1:30 pm
Entry in the Examination Hall/Room	8:45 am- 9:00 am	1:45 pm- 2:00 pm
Checking of Admit Cards by the invigilator	9:00 am- 9:15 am	2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Sitting on the seat in the Examination Hall	9:15 am	2:15 pm
Instructions by the invigilators	9:15 am -9:25 am	2:15 pm- 2:25 pm
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys	To be announced later on website
Test Commences	9:30 am	2:30 pm
Test Concludes	12:30 pm	5:30 pm

*Candidates are advised to report at the Examination Centre, at least 2 hours before the commencement of the examination. Candidates will not be permitted to enter into the Examination Centre after 8.30 am in first Shift and 01.30 pm in second shift. Also, the candidates will not be permitted to leave the examination hall before the expiry of 3 hrs. from the start of the exam.

In case any candidate furnishes false information, appears in Computer Based Examination, the candidature is likely to be cancelled and the result will not be declared in such a case.

Note:

1. Candidate shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on Date, Shift and in Subject as indicated in their Admit Card issued by the NTA.
2. Any request to change the Examination Centre, Date, Shift and NET Subject provided on the Admit Card shall not be considered under any circumstances.

3. Eligibility Criteria:

3.1 Essential Educational Qualifications: ( CSIR Dec 2019 Notification)

M.Sc. or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/B. Tech/B. Pharma/MBBS with at least 55% marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST, Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates.

Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying
examination as on the closing date of online submission of Application Form, are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA) category on the condition that they complete the qualifying degree with requisite percentage of marks within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship.

Such candidates will have to submit the attestation form duly certified by the Head of the
Department/Institute from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared.

B.Sc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55% marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC candidates; 50% marks for SC/ST, Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates are also eligible to apply. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/Integrated Ph.D program within the validity period of two years. Candidates possessing only Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply only for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and not for Lectureship (LS)/ Associate Professorship.

Specification of degrees (whether Bachelor’s or Master’s) as notified by UGC in its Gazette
Notification No. F. 5-1/2013 (CPP-II) dated 5th July, 2014 and as amended from time to time, shall apply.

The eligibility for lectureship/ Assistant Professorship of NET qualified candidates will be
subject to fulfilling the criteria laid down by UGC. Ph.D degree holders who have passed Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991 with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship only.

3.2 Upper Age limit:

(a) JRF: Maximum 28 years as on 01.07.2019 {upper age limit may be relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability(PwD)/ female applicants and 03 years in case of OBC (Non Creamy Layer) applicants}.
(b) Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professorship: No upper age limit.

4. Schedule for Submission of Application Form – CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

Online Submission of Application Form	09 September – 09 October 2019 (upto 11:50 pm)
Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/Paytm	10 October 2019 (upto 11:50 pm)
Correction in Particulars of Application Form on website only	18 October to 25 October 2019
Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website	09 November, 2019
Date of Examination	15 December, 2019
Duration of Examination	180 minutes (03 hours)
Timing of Examination	First Shift: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm & Second Shift: 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm
Centre, Date and Shift of CSIR-UGC NET Examination	As indicated on Admit Card
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys	To be announced later on website
Website(s)	www.nta.ac.in, ntacsirnet.nic.in
Declaration of Result on NTA website	31 December, 2019

 

(i) Details of how to remit fee are given at Annexure- IV.
(ii) After completing Step-2 and Step-3 of Online Application Form, candidates may remit the examination fee (Step-4).
(iii) Print the Confirmation Page of Online Application Form after completion of Step-4 of fee payment.
(iv) Candidates must keep with them as proof of remittance of fee – transaction slip in case of payment through Debit/Credit Card and Net Banking/Paytm.
(v) No fee will be accepted by NTA in any other mode i.e. Demand Draft /Cheque/Cash/
IPO/Money Order etc.
(vi) Without completing Step-3 of Online Application Form and further payment of fee details as per Step-4, final submission of Online Application Form will remain
incomplete and unsuccessful. Such an Online Application Form would stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.
(vii) No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any circumstances.
(viii)The entire application process of CSIR-UGC NET December, 2019 is online, including uploading of scanned images, Payment of Fees, and Printing of Confirmation Page. Therefore, candidates are NOT REQUIRED TO SEND/SUBMIT any document(s) including Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/ By Hand/E-mail.

5. Fee Concession

Candidates may be asked to upload a self-attested copy of his/her category certificate as proof of his/her claim when instructed. Claims/requests for any concession/relaxation in fee, age and/or educational qualification not accompanied by a self-attested copy of a valid SC/ST/OBC (NCL) /PwD (40% or more disability) certificate from a competent authority and in prescribed format, will be summarily rejected. OBC candidates, who are not covered under the provision of Non Creamy Layer (NCL) as per the provisions of Govt. of India shall not be eligible to get the benefit of relaxation in age, fee concession etc.
Candidate must note that for availing OBC category benefit, CSIR follows only Central Govt. list and not the State Govt. lists. Similarly, candidate applying under PwD category may note that Govt. of India rules will be applicable in this regard, otherwise they shall not be eligible for any concession.

6. Provision for Persons with Disability (PwD) having 40% or more Disability

(i) Candidates with disabilities having 40% or more disability in upper limbs, visual
impairment, low vision, cerebral palsy who have physical limitation to write with that of speed, will be provided the services of a scribe if they indicate requirement in their online application.

(ii) Candidates with benchmark disabilities in the category of blindness, locomotor disability
(both arms affected-BA) and cerebral palsy, the facility of scribe shall be provided, if so
requested by the candidate in their online application.

(iii) Other category of persons with benchmark disabilities who requested for scribe in their
online application will be provided scribe only on production of a certificate in the prescribed proforma (Annexure- XI) to the effect that the person has physical limitation to write, and scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government health care Institution.

(iv) Candidates covered under para (i) and (ii) above will be allowed to meet the scribe a day before the date of examination so as to verify whether the scribe is suitable or not, after getting confirmation from the respective Centre Superintendent.

(v) The qualification of the scribe to be brought by the candidate should be one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination. The candidate with benchmark disabilities opting for own scribe should submit details of the own scribe in the prescribed proforma (Annexure – XIII). The original copy should be submitted to Centre Superintendent at the exam venue on the day of examination.

(vi) PwD candidates will also be given compensatory time of 60 minutes in addition to the 3
hours duration of the Exam.

7. How to Apply Online (Application Procedure)

(Please see Replica of Application Form at Annexure- VI)

To avoid any kind of inconvenience or last-minute rush or unforeseen difficulties, candidates are advised to submit Online Application Form without waiting for the last date. NTA will not be responsible for network problems or any other problem of this nature in submission of online application during the last day.

7.1 Ready Reckoner:

Before beginning the process of filling the Online Application Form, read Information Bulletin carefully, keep ready required documents and follow the following instructions:

• Copy of Board/ University Certificate for Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s Name and Date of Birth
• Type of Identification – Bank A/c passbook with photograph/ Passport Number/ Ration Card/ Aadhaar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number/ Other Govt ID
• Qualifying Degree Certificate or last semester marks sheet
• Your Mailing Address as well as Permanent Address with Pin Code (Refer Annexure-II for State Code)
• Four cities for Centres of your choice (Refer Annexure-I for Codes)
• Code of CSIR-UGC NET Subject (Refer Annexure-III for Code)
• Category Certificate, if applicable (Refer Annexure-IX or X for Format)
• Self-Declaration Minority Community Certificate, if applicable (Refer Annexure-XVI for Format)
• Result Awaited Certificate, if applicable (Refer Annexure-XIV for Format)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate, if applicable (Refer Annexure-XV for Format)
• A person with Disability (PwD) Certificate, if applicable (Refer Annexure-XI for Format)
• the e-mail address and Mobile Number of candidate
• Scanned images in JPG/JPEG format only
• Candidate’s Photograph – File size must be between 10 kb to 200 kb.
• Candidate’s Signature in running hand – File size must be between 04 kb to 30 kb.

7.2 Instructions for filling Online Application Form:

• Log on to NTA website csirnet.nta.nic.in and click on the “Apply Online” button under CSIR-UGC NET December 2019.
• Download Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form.
• Read these carefully to ensure your eligibility and acquaint yourself with the requirements for submission of Online Application Form.

Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using unique Email Id and Mobile No.

Step-2: Complete Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application No.

Step-3: Upload scanned images of Candidate’s Photograph and Candidate’s Signature in JPG/JPEG format.

Step-4: Make a payment of fee through SBI/Syndicate/ HDFC/ ICICI/ Paytm Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking/UPI) and keep proof of fee paid.

Download save and print copy of Confirmation Page after successful remittance of fee for your record and future reference.

• For submission of Online Application Form, Steps 1 to 4 must be completed. All Steps are mandatory.
• The final submission of the Online Application Form will remain incomplete if step 2 and step 3 are not followed through. Such Online Application Forms would stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.
• The candidate will get Application Number and One Time Password (OTP) message through e-mail and SMS for submission of Online Application Form. (Future Login will be allowed only with the Application Number and Password, so these must be preserved)
• Download, save and print four copies of the Confirmation Page for your record and future reference.

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Step I: Registration Page

Fill in the basic information and note down the system generated Application No.

(i) Candidate’s Name/ Mother’s Name/ Father’s Name as given in the Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/ University Certificate in capital letters

(ii) Date of Birth in dd/mm/yyyy format as recorded in Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/ University certificate.

(iii) Mobile Number and e-mail Address – Candidates must provide own Mobile Number and e-mail address.

Note: Only one e-mail address and one Mobile Number are valid for one application

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Step II: Fill in the complete Application

Form Fill in the complete Application Form

1. The application particulars entered can be edited before final submission of the Application Form.

2. Once finally submitted, particulars in certain specific fields may be changed only during correction window. After that no communication in this regard would be entertained.

3. All the steps for submission of Online Application Form, Uploading of Candidate’s photograph, Candidate’s signature, Payment of fee and Printing of Confirmation Page can also be done separately.

4. Facility of submission of Online Application Form, uploading of photograph, signatures, payment of fee and printing of the Confirmation Page will be deactivated as per schedule for submission of Application Form. Hence, candidates are required to complete the process within the prescribed schedule.

5. Candidates are not required to send/ submit hard copy of Confirmation page to NTA office. However, the candidates are advised to retain the hard copy of the Confirmation Page, and a proof of fee submitted for future need.

6. Registration will be treated as complete only if the fee has been transacted successfully, else the form will be cancelled.

7. Other Backward Classes (OBC)- Non Creamy Layer as per the central list of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), Government of India website (www.ncbc.nic.in). Thus, the candidates falling in this list may mention OBC in the Category Column. State list OBC Candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose General.

8. Gender- Provide Candidate’s gender as recorded in the Type of Identification viz. Bank A/c Number/ Passport Number/ Ration Card/ Other Govt ID.

9. Single Girl Child- This option will be visible only if the candidate has selected the option “Female” in gender column. Single Girl Child in the family without brother or sister may select this option. Twin Daughter/Fraternal Daughter of the family may also select this option. (Annexure- XVII)

10. Minority – The candidate should select any one of the Minority Community viz. Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Parsi which is notified under minority community as per Section 2 (c) of National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The Self Declaration of Minority Community by Candidate for support for Minority Students given at Annexure-XVI.

11. Provide complete postal address with PIN Code (Mailing Address as well as Permanent Address) for further correspondence. PIN code of Correspondence Address should be given in the space provided for this purpose.

(Note: The NTA shall not be responsible for any delay/loss in postal transit or for an incorrect Correspondence address given by the Applicant in the Application Form.)

12. Choice of Cities for Examination Centres: The candidate should select any four cities of their choice for examination of CSIR-UGC NET December 2019 given at Annexure-I. ‘

13. CSIR-UGC NET Subject: The candidate should select the CSIR-UGC NET subject to appear from the list of CSIR-UGC NET December 2019 Subjects given at Annexure-III.

14. Under no circumstances, the choice of cities for Centre and NET subject filled in the Application Form shall be changed by the NTA.

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Step III: Uploading of scanned images

(i) Candidate’s Photograph: to be uploaded

• The photograph must be taken on or after 02.09.2019 preferably indicating clearly the name of the candidate along with the date of taking the photograph. Photograph should not be with cap or goggles.
• Spectacles are allowed only if being used regularly.
• Polaroid and Computer-generated photos are not acceptable.
• Applications not complying with these instructions or with unclear photographs are liable to be rejected.
• Application without photograph shall be rejected.
• The photograph need not be attested. Candidates are advised to take 6 to 8 passport size colored photographs with white background.
• Candidates may please note that if it is found that photograph uploaded is fabricated i.e. de-shaped or seems to be hand-made or computer made, the form of the candidate will be rejected and the same would be considered as using Unfair means and the candidate would be dealt with accordingly.

Note: Same Passport size photograph is to be used for uploading with Online Application Form and for pasting on Attendance Sheet at the Examination Centre.

The candidate should scan his/her passport size photograph for uploading. File size must be between 10 kb to 200 kb.

(ii) Candidate’s Signature: to be uploaded

• The candidate should put his full signature in running handwriting on white paper with Black Ink pen and scan for uploading.
• File size must be between 4 kb to 30 kb.
• Writing full name in the Box in Capital letters would not be accepted as the signature and the Application Form would be rejected.
• Further, unsigned Online Application Forms will also be rejected.
• Note: Candidate must ensure that the uploaded images are clear and focused on the face.

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Step IV: Payment of Fee and Status of receipt of Online Application Form with Fee:

The final Confirmation of payment of Fee and the receipt of the online transaction will be displayed in the Confirmation Page of CSIR-UGC NET December 2019. The candidature of the candidate, whose fees has not been received upto the prescribed last date (i.e. 10 October 2019), will not be considered for the examination. In case the candidate has paid the fee but is still not able to download the Confirmation Page, the candidate should approach the Help Line between 10.00 am to 5.00 pm from 18 October 2019 to 25 October 2019 with the following documents for correction and considering his/her candidature for the examination.

(i) Proof of fee paid (Photocopy of transaction slip of fees paid through Debit/Credit Card and Net Banking/Paytm). In case, the fee has not been remitted within the prescribed last date, the application would be treated as incomplete/unsuccessful and it shall not be considered.

(ii) No request regarding non-receipt of Online Application Form/Fee would be entertained by the NTA after 25 October 2019.

(iii) Candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA website regularly for latest updates.

Candidates should check their mailbox for the given email ids and SMS in their
registered Mobile Number for latest updates and information.

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7.3 Check List for filling the Online Application Form:

The candidates are advised to ensure the following points before submitting the Online Application Forms:

(i) Whether they fulfill the eligibility conditions for the Test as prescribed under the heading ‘Conditions of Eligibility’ and ‘Age Limit’.
(ii) That they have selected their category viz General/General-EWS/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender and Minority option, in the relevant column correctly.
(iii) That they have filled their Subject and City of examination and code in the relevant column correctly.
(iv) That the Person with Disability (PwD) candidate has filled the relevant column in the Online Application Form. Only PwD candidates have to fill this column and the others have to leave it blank.
(v) Whether they have kept a Printout of Application Form (Confirmation Page) for their own record.

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7.4 Important Points to Note:

(i) The candidates, before submitting the Online Application Form, shall ensure their eligibility to appear in the test.
(ii) The Candidates should fill their complete postal address with PIN Code for further correspondence. The NTA shall not be held responsible for any loss due to an incorrect address given by the applicant in the Online Application Form.
(iii) The Candidate must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own (which cannot be changed later) as communication may be sent by NTA through e-mail or SMS.
(iv) The Candidate should not give the postal address, Mobile Number or e-mail ID of Coaching Centre in the Online Application Form. In order to appear in CSIR-UGC NET December 2019, the candidates are required to apply ‘online’. The Application Form other than online mode shall not be accepted. No change will be accepted through offline mode i.e. through fax/application including e-mail etc.
(v) Online submission of application may be done by accessing the NTA official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in.
(vi) Online Application Form cannot be withdrawn once it is submitted successfully.
(vii) Application Form of candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria shall be rejected. (viii) A candidate is allowed to submit only one Application Form. If a candidate submits more than one Application Form, the candidature is likely to be canceled.
(ix) Request for change in any particulars in the Application Form shall not be entertained under any circumstances. Note: However, a chance may be given to the candidates to correct/modify/edit some of the particular(s) of the application form online only, between 18 October to 25 October 2019.
(x) The Centres (Cities) indicated for the entrance examination by a candidate is only an option. The actual Centre and shift shall be allotted by NTA and it shall be final. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. It is mandatory for candidates to fill all four choices as options.
(xi) In case a candidate is found providing incorrect information or the identity is proved to be false at any time in the future, the candidate shall face penal action as per the law.
(xii) The Candidates are not required to send/ submit the confirmation page of Online Application Form to the NTA. However he/she is advised to retain the following documents with them as reference for future correspondence:

• Print Out of the Confirmation Page of Online Application Form.
• Proof of fee paid
• Photographs (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) –6 to 8 passport size photographs need to be kept aside.
• The name on the valid photo identification card must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document at the time of exam. Marriage Certificate/Divorce/Decree/Legal Name Change Document/Gazette Notification.

(xiii) In case of any technical issue or due to a natural disaster, if an exam in a particular shift/subject has to be rescheduled, NTA may follow the process of normalization of the two test forms as per policy (Annexure- XVIII).
(xiv) Provision of Reservation for candidates belonging to EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwD will be as per GoI instructions issued from time to time.

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7.5 Provision of Aadhaar:

The Aadhaar number is only one of the types of identification and is not mandatory. Candidates may also enter Passport number, Ration Card number, Bank Account Number, Voter ID Card or any other valid Government identity number with a photograph.

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8. e-Admit Card for CSIR-UGC NET December 2019

• The e-Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions.
• The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website w.e.f 09 November 2019 onwards and appear for the Examination at the given Centre on Date and Shift (Timing) as indicated in their e-Admit Card.
• No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination center, on Date and Timings other than that allotted to them in their Admit card.
• In case candidates are unable to download Admit Cards from the website, the candidate should approach the Help Line between 10.00 am to 5.00 pm from 09 November 2019 to 16 November 2019.
• The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination.
• In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signatures shown in the e-Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the Help Line between 10.00 am to 5.00 pm between 09 November 2019 to 16 November 2019. In such cases, candidates would appear in the examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make correction in the record later.

Note:
a. The candidate may please note that Admit Cards will not be sent by post.
b. In no case, the duplicate Admit Card for CSIR-UGC NET December 2019 would be issued at the Examination Centres.

c. Candidate must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein.
d. Candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Cards in good condition for future reference.
e. No Admit Card shall be issued to the candidates whose Applications are found to be incomplete for any reasons (including indistinct/ doubtful photographs/unsigned Applications) or who do not fulfil the eligibility criteria for the examination.
f. Issue of Admit Cards, however, shall not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility which shall be further scrutinized at subsequent stages of admission process.

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9.2 Prohibited Materials at the Examination Centre

(i) Candidates are not allowed to carry any baggage inside the Examination Centre. NTA will not be responsible for any belongings stolen or lost at the premises.
(ii) Candidates are not allowed to carry any textual material, Calculators, Docu Pen, Slide Rules, Log Tables and Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written material, bits of papers, mobile phone, Blue-tooth devices, pager or any other electronic gadget/ device etc.
(iii) The candidates are prohibited to bring any kind of electronic gadgets/device in the examination room/hall. If any candidate is found to be in possession of any of the above item, his/her candidature will be treated as canceled and will also the debarred for future examination(s). The items/material will be seized and the case treated as one of ‘unfair means’.
(iv) No candidate, without the special permission of the Centre Superintendent or the Invigilator concerned, will leave their seat or Examination Room/Hall until the full duration of the paper is over. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as instructed by the Centre Superintendent/Invigilators. Candidates should not leave the room/hall without handing over their rough sheets to the Invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.

1. Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting etc. in the Examination Room/Hall is strictly prohibited.
2. Tea, coffee, cold drinks, snacks or eatables things are not allowed to be taken inside the examination room/hall during examination hours.
3. Candidates suffering from diabetes are allowed to carry into the examination hall the eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/ orange) and transparent water bottle. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate/ candy/sandwich, etc.
4. The Candidates, especially those who are carrying the barred items, including the metallic objects such as Kara and Kirpan, etc., should report at their respective Examination Centers one and a half hour before the gate closing time, for ensuring timely checking/frisking and entry to the Examination Hall.

If upon screening at the Examination Centre, it is discovered that any candidate is actually carrying, within the ‘Kara’ and ‘Kirpan’, a suspect device, he/she may be asked not to take it in the Examination Hall (as directed by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court vide its Order dated 03.05.2018).

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9.3 Reporting Time and other Important Instructions – CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

(i) The candidates shall report at the Examination Centre two hours before the commencement of the examination so as to complete the frisking and registration formalities well before time. The registration desk will be closed 30 minutes prior to the examination.
(ii) Candidates shall not be permitted to enter in the Examination Centre after 8.30 am in First Shift and after 1.30 pm in Second Shift.
(iii) Candidates are also advised to report at the Examination Hall/Room in the Examination Centre by 8.45 am in the First Shift and by 1.45 pm in the Second Shift.
(iv) The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination.
(v) Candidates should take their seat immediately after opening of the Examination Hall. If the candidates do not report in time due to any reason i.e. traffic jam, train/bus delay etc, they are likely to miss some of the general instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls. The NTA shall not be responsible for any delay.
(vi) The candidate must show, on demand, the Admit Card downloaded/printed from the NTA website for admission in the examination room/hall. The Test Centre Staff on duty is authorized to verify the identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and confirm the identify credentials. Candidates are requested to extend their full cooperation. A candidate who does not possess the valid Admit Card shall not be permitted for the examination under any circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.
(vii) A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit on their allocated seat only. In case of a candidate who changes room/hall or the seat on his/her own other than the one allotted, candidature shall be cancelled and no plea would be accepted for it.
(viii) The candidate should ensure that the question paper available on the computer is as per his/her opted NET subject indicated in the Admit Card. In case, the subject of question paper is other than his/her opted subject, the same may be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned.
(ix) Candidate may approach the Centre Superintendent/Invigilator in the room for any technical assistance, first aid emergency or any other information during the course of examination. For any queries or issues regarding Computer Based Test, the candidates may contact on Helpline Numbers available on CSIR-UGC NET website.
(x) For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of test for any reason, re-test shall not be held by the NTA under any circumstances.

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10. Display of Answer Key for Challenges

The NTA will display Provisional Answer Key of the questions on the NTA website csirnet.nta.nic.in to provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the Provisional Answer Key. The Answer Keys are likely to be displayed for two to three days. The Candidates will be given an opportunity to make a challenge online against the Provisional Answer Key on payment of Rs. 1000/- per question challenged as processing charges.

The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and the result will be declared on the basis of final answer keys.

Note:

• Negative marking for wrong answers, wherever required, shall be applicable as per the subject wise scheme of Exam.
• If a question for any reason is found to be wrong, the benefit of marks will be given to only those candidates who attempted the question. On examining of the representations by the subject experts, if it is found that along with the original answer key one more option(s) is correct, then marks will be awarded to all those candidates who have attempted any one of the correct options.
• No grievances/representation with regard to Answer Key(s) after the declaration of result will be entertained.

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11. Display of Recorded Responses

The NTA will display the recorded responses and Question Paper attempted by the candidates on the NTA website csirnet.nta.nic.in prior to the declaration of result. The recorded responses are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

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12. Procedure and Criteria for declaration of result – CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

Two separate merit lists, one comprising of the candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF-NET) and the second, of those candidates qualifying the Eligibility Test for Lectureship (LS-NET)/Assistant Professorship, will be made on the basis 16 of their performance in the above Test. Candidates qualifying for JRF (NET), will also be eligible for Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship (NET) subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC. The candidates qualifying for Lectureship/Assistant Professorship will be eligible to be considered for recruitment as Lecturers as well as for Junior Research Fellowship in a Scheme/Project, if otherwise suitable. However, they will not be eligible for Regular JRFNET Fellowship. Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF (NET) will receive fellowship from CSIR as per their assignment or from the Schemes with which they may find association. The candidates declared eligible for Junior Research Fellowship under CSIR Scheme and Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship will be governed by CSIR Rules/Regulations in this regard.

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13. Re-Evaluation/Re-Checking of result

There shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking of the result. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.

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14. Procedure for appearing in Computer Based Test (CBT)

The process has been explained at Annexure-VII of the application

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15. Test Practice Centres (TPCs)

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has mandated the NTA to set up, establish and create a network of Test Practice Centres for candidates, especially in remote and rural areas to enable them to practice and be comfortable in taking a Computer Based Test (CBT). This facility is completely free of cost. Candidates can register online (on NTA website) where they are provided a convenient TPC near their location to practice on a given computer node. This facilitates the process of being able to take a Computer Based Test (CBT). The entire experience of using a computer is close to the actual experience of taking a CBT. All efforts are made to provide practice tests and questions so that candidates can familiarize themselves with logging into the system, go through the detailed instructions regarding the test, use the mouse or numeric keyboard on screen (virtual) for attempting each question, scroll down to the next question, navigate between questions, review and edit their options and submit answers. (Refer to Annexure VIII for details).
CSIR Dec 2019 Notification

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16. Correspondence with NTA

All the correspondence should preferably be addressed by e-mail. The email query shall be addressed only if it is not anonymous and contains the name, postal address and contact number of the sender. An email containing vague or general queries and other queries as contained in the Information Bulletin shall not be entertained. Queries shall not be entertained from person claiming to be representatives, associates or officiates of the applicant candidate. The following information shall not be revealed by phone or email:

a. Internal documentation/status.
b. Internal decision-making process of NTA. Any claim/counter claim thereof.
c. Dates & venue of internal meetings or name of the staff/officers dealing with it.
d. Any information which cannot be revealed in the opinion of NTA.

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17. Query Redressal System (QRS)

National Testing Agency (NTA) has established a Query Redressal System (QRS), an online web-enabled system developed by NTA. QRS is the platform based on web technology which primarily aims to enable submission of queries/grievances by the Registered Candidate(s) of UGC-NET December 2019 Examination with (24×7) facility for speedy and favourable redressal of the queries/grievances. A Unique Registration Number will be generated for tracking the status of the queries/grievances.

The Registered Candidate(s) are advised to use the online facility for speedy and favorable response before mailing their queries on the official email id of CSIR UGC-NET i.e. [email protected].

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18. Common Services Centres/Facilitation Centres

Candidates who are not well conversant and submitting face difficulties in the online application due to various constraints, can use the services of Common Services Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India under the Digital India initiatives of Hon’ble Prime Minister. The Common Services Centre (CSC) scheme is a part of the ambitious National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) of Government of India and is managed at each village panchayat level by a Village level Entrepreneur (VLE).

There are more than 1.5 lakhs Common Services Centres (CSC) across the country which will provide the desired support to candidates from urban as well as rural areas in online submission of application form and payment of fee through e-wallet. The list of the Common Services Centre is available on website: www.csc.gov.in.

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19. NTA Weeding Out Norms

The record of CSIR-UGC NET December 2019 would be available up to 90 days from the Date of Examination.

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20. Legal Jurisdiction

All disputes pertaining to the conduct of CSIR-UGC NET Examination including Results shall fall within the jurisdiction of Delhi only. Further, any legal question arising out of the Examination shall be entertained only when raised within 30 days from the declaration of result. The Director (Admn) of the NTA shall be the official by whose designation the NTA may sue or be sued.

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