IIT Madras has introduced this programme drawing inspiration from Super-UROP programme at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This is open to third year undergraduate and dual degree students of IIT Madras.

The students will also benefit personally, through a ‘career and life coaching’ (CLIC) program concurrently being delivered by the 1979 alumni, closely curated by expert professional coaches.

IIT Madras director Professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi said IIT Madras has long been known for producing world-class undergraduate students.

Today, IIT Madras is very much a research-intensive university where world-class research is a daily pursuit.

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This program blends these two strengths by giving select undergraduate students an opportunity to discover the excitement of research early, he said.

This is a year-long program and up to twenty fellowships are being planned to be awarded in the first year.

This is a highly selective program and applications will be examined by a senior faculty committee. The program will encourage multi-disciplinary projects.

Professor Anantha Chandrakasan, Dean of Engineering, MIT, who founded the ‘Super-UROP’ program said he wished all success for the YRF program.

Involving undergraduates in research will foster an appreciation for deeper learning and innovation, enabling their success in a wide array of career paths, including graduate studies, he said.

The year-long unique program is designed to provide immersive and intense scientific exploration opportunities to the students, with the participants executing research projects in any academic department or across departments for inter-disciplinary projects.

Professor Mahesh Panchagnula the class of ’79 has championed a unique program that is both timely and innovative.

At a time when India is talking of self-reliance, this program aims to create an interest in deep tech research among some of the best and brightest students in India.

The IIT Madras YRF was conceptualised by the Alumni Batch of 1979. The 79ers, with a team spanning nearly 30 members spread across 10 teams, have handled various elements including program structure, fund-raising, financial strategy planning, and marketing for the program.

Their contribution as founders and mentors has been invaluable and their continued personal involvement will be the lynchpin of the program’s success.

Subrahmanyam Dravida from the Class of 1979 of IIT Madras they wanted to give back to IIT Madras by designing a program that will deepen the undergraduate experience through immersion in research.

We hope this program also enhances the overall research environment at IIT. YRF will also allow students from other colleges to participate.

We are grateful to Professor Anantha Chandrakasan who guided us on the framework for YRF. We thank the class of 1979 for their time, ideas and generosity.

In time we hope YRF becomes a model worthy of emulation in all Indian colleges, he said.

We are fortunate to have some of the best faculty in the world available at IITM, that are motivated to shape these young minds, he said.

Speaking about the benefits of the programme for IIT Madras students Professor Preeti Aghalayam, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras, and Coordinator of the program, said they want students to truly immerse themselves in research and share in the joy of discovery.

The students selected into the program will be paid a monthly honorarium, provided research guidance by IIT Madras faculty and will participate in an interactive lecture series on research skills.

They can also avail of mentorship by the alumni batch of 1979. The Young Research Fellows will be strongly encouraged to publish their findings in reputed peer-reviewed international journals and to present their work at high quality international conferences for which they will receive travel support.

The registration for the June commenced on 16 April 2025, the last date was extended till 12 May 2025. The schedule in connection with UGC NET Dec 2025 exam will be clear once the notification is released.

As of now, the dates for UGC NET Dec 2025 exam are not known, they will be once the notificiation is out, it is expected to be released in September or October 2025.

UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application fee is Rs 325 for candidates from SC/ST/PwD and Third Gender categories.

The details about UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam application fee are mentioned above, they may likely change due to various reasons, candidates can visit the official website and see the information brochure of the exam which will be released along with the notification of the test.

About the exam

The full name of the exam is University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test. It is conducted by National Testing Agency two times a year.

The first time, it is conducted in June and December for the second time. Individuals who wish to pursue research (Ph.D., Junior Research Fellowship, JRF) or apply for the post of assistant professor in various colleges located across India can apply for the exam.

UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application Submission Eligibility

UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application Submission Eligibility is the criteria candidates must fulfill to be eligible to apply for the exam.

Applicants must have passed post-graduation in their respective disciplines from a recognized educational institution located anywhere in India.

Students who are appearing for the final year exams of their qualifying degree or who have appeared and are waiting for the results can also apply, as per UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam Application Submission Eligibility criteria.

However, students who have appeared or are about to appear for the exams must pass them and provide proof for it by the time further process for admission or recruitment commences. Clarifications can be obtained from the official website of the exam.

UGC NET Dec 2025 exam Application Submission

UGC NET Dec 2025 exam Application Submission can be done online and official website to that is ‘https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow it to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the button for UGC-NET December-2025: Click Here to Register/Login

3. Clicking the above link will open another webpage with URL ‘https://ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline.in/’

4. Once the webpage with above URL opens, candidates have to register to create an account with a username and password.

5. After creating the username and account, they can type the same URL ‘https://ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline.in/’ in their browser and submit it to download.

6. Once the website with above URL is available, candidates can login and start UGC NET Dec 2025 Exam application submission (filling the application form)

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Those who are willing to appear in December can submit application in September or October of that year.

How to download the hall ticket?

The process to download the hall ticket for the exam is online. Candidates have to visit the official website for it at ‘https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser and submitted to allow it to download.

2. Once the website is available, candidates can click the link for downloading the admit card.

3. Clicking the link will likely open another webpage, when that opens, candidates can enter their application number, date of birth and other details and submit them to obtain the admit card.

Students after viewing the admit card can check for the presence of errors on it. If there are no errors, they can download and take its printout.

In case of errors, they can take it to the notice of authorities concerned for rectification.