A few others opine that the UGC NET 2024 Application submission can start by April 2024 too. The usual trend is to open the application submission about 20 or 30 days before the commencement of the exam.

UGC NET 2024 will be held from 10 to 21 June 2024 which means that the UGC NET 2024 Application submission could commence by last week of March or first week of April this year.

Candidates can start visiting the official website mentioned above periodically from now on to know updates in connection with UGC NET 2024 application submission commencement time.

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.

Who can submit UGC NET 2024 Application?

Individuals who wish to submit UGC NET 2024 application 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 submit UGC NET 2024 application.

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.

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 2024 Application submission.

3. Clicking the above link will open another webpage with URL ‘https://ugcnet.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://ugcnet.ntaonline.in/’ in their browser and submit it to download.

6. Once the website with above URL is available, candidates can login and start filling the UGC NET 2024 application form.

The link to submit UGC NET 2024 Application is here

When to submit UGC NET 2024 Application?

The candidates can submit application for UGC NET 2024 two times in a year. The first time the application can be submitted in March and the exam will be in June.

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

UGC NET 2024 Application Registration Fee

UGC NET 2024 Application registration fee for the general category candidates is Rs 1150. The same for General (EWS and OBC-NCL) is Rs 600.

Applicants from SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender categories have to pay Rs 325 as UGC NET 2024 application registration fee.

Point to remember

The UGC NET 2024 Application fee can change due to various reasons. Candidates can refer the information brochure which is released on the official website when the registration for the exam is opened.

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.

Point to remember

Applicants who have successfully completed their UGC NET 2024 application submission process will alone be able to download the hall ticket.

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.

The research will involve studying biomass from more than 10 states to develop a process for the production of high-quality biochar for steel applications such as coke making, sintering, and sponge iron production.

IIT Dhanbad & Sentra.World Partner to Develop Biochar for Decarbonising Steel Production

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad and sentra.world have collaborated to undertake research initiatives focused on the decarbonisation of steel manufacturing processes. According to sentra.world, in a statement made on Thursday, the partnership focuses on the use of biochar as an environmentally friendly alternative for coal in the manufacturing process.

Biochar is the black carbon produced from biomass sources, which include agricultural waste products among others. The research shall entail characterizing biomass from more than 10 states and developing conversion processes to produce high-quality biochar that is suitable for all steel applications like coke making, sintering, sponge iron production etc., added Aayush Raj Sinha, Business Head, at sentra.world.

The initial target is to use about 720 metric tonnes of surplus biomass available across the country, including agricultural residues like parali, or rice husk, he said. The contribution of India’s domestic steel industry to total greenhouse gas emissions is reportedly 8-12 per cent and 8 per cent globally. The government has been requesting research institutes and companies to conduct R&D activities aimed at decarbonising the steel industry and using waste substances in steel-making processes. Bengaluru-based sentra.world works on developing carbon management practices for the steel sector.

Conclusion

The partnership between IIT Dhanbad and sentra.world marks a significant step toward a sustainable future for the steel industry. Leveraging biochar as an eco-friendly alternative to coal, this research initiative aims to decarbonize steel production, therefore reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as part of efforts toward greener industrial practices in India. Collaboration not only showcases the potential of innovative research but also underlines the necessity of integrating environmental sustainability into industrial processes.