UGC NET Application Fee: SC, ST, OBC, General & Women
UGC NET — the fee you pay for your category and gender, refunds and payment notes, as per the 2025 notification.
Quick answer
₹1,150 for General / UR, Women and Ex-servicemen; ₹600 for OBC and EWS; ₹325 for SC, ST and PwBD, as per the 2025 notification.
UGC NET fee by category
| Category | Application fee | Refund / note |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR (male) | ₹1,150 | — |
| OBC (male) | ₹600 | — |
| EWS (male) | ₹600 | — |
| SC | ₹325 | — |
| ST | ₹325 | — |
| Women (General category) | ₹1,150 | — |
| PwBD (General category) | ₹325 | — |
| Ex-servicemen (General category) | ₹1,150 | — |
Bank or payment-gateway charges may be added. Fees can change between cycles — check the current notification before paying.
Work out your UGC NET fee (and other exams)
Your category
Total fee for 1 exam
₹1,150
| Exam | Your fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UGC NETas per 2025 notification | ₹1,150 | — |
Bank / gateway charges and GST may be added at payment. Fees change between cycles — confirm in the notification before paying.
UGC NET fee — questions
- What is the UGC NET application fee?
- ₹1,150 for General / UR, Women and Ex-servicemen; ₹600 for OBC and EWS; ₹325 for SC, ST and PwBD, as per the 2025 notification.
- What is the UGC NET fee for SC and ST candidates?
- ₹325 for SC and ST candidates.
- What is the UGC NET fee for OBC candidates?
- ₹600 for OBC candidates.
- What is the UGC NET fee for women?
- ₹1,150 for women.
- What is the UGC NET fee for General category candidates?
- ₹1,150 for General category candidates.
- What is the UGC NET fee for PwBD candidates?
- ₹325 for PwBD candidates.