About University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC – NET)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) with the task of conducting UGC-NET which is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for 'award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as 'Assistant Professor', 'appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.' and 'admission to Ph.D. only' in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC-NET Categories
Fellowships through UGC-NET
The selection of candidates for the following Fellowships of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Minorities Affairs is also made through the UGC-NET:
NET-JRF
National Eligibility Test - Junior Research Fellowship of UGC
10,000 Candidates/YearNFST
National Fellowships for Scheduled Tribe Students
1,000 Slots/YearNFSC
National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students
2,000 Slots/YearNFOBC
National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes
1,000 Slots/YearMANF
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
1,000 Slots/YearNFPwD
National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities
200 Slots/YearImportant Note: Candidates aspiring for the Fellowships listed above, shall also have to apply for the Test.
Examination Pattern of UGC – NET
The Test will consist of two papers. Both the papers will consist of objective type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). There will be no break between papers.
Paper Structure
Exam Shift and Time
- Shift I: 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
- Shift II: 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M.
Mode of Examination
Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only
Medium of Question Paper
As opted by candidates in the Online Application Form & on the screen during the exam
Duration
- Non-PwD Candidates: 3 Hours
- PwD Candidates: 4 Hours
Note: - Compensatory time for PwD Candidates of 20 minutes per hour of examination.
Important Notes:
- • Each question carries 02 (two) marks
- • For each correct response, the candidate will get 02 (two) marks
- • There is no negative marking for incorrect response
- • No marks will be given for questions un-answered/un-attempted/marked or Review
- • To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option
- • The medium of Question Paper shall be in English & Hindi only
- • Candidates are required to answer in the medium as per option exercised in the Application Form and on screen
- • In case of any ambiguity in translation/construction of a question in the exam, its English version shall be treated as final and the decision of NTA shall be final in this regard
Eligibility Criteria for UGC-NET
Educational Qualification
- General/EWS Candidates: Must have at least 55% marks in a Master's degree or equivalent.
- OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: Must have at least 50% marks in a Master's degree or equivalent.
- Final Year Students: If you are currently in your final year or
awaiting results, you can apply provisionally.
- Condition: You must complete your degree with the required marks within two (2) years of the NET result declaration.
- Ph.D. Admission only: You must complete your degree within one year of the result.
- 4-Year Bachelor's Degree Holders:
- Must have a minimum of 75% marks (70% for reserved categories).
- Eligible for JRF and Ph.D. admission only; they are not eligible for Assistant Professor roles.
Age Limit
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years.
- 5-year relaxation (up to 35 years) for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender, and women applicants.
- 3-year relaxation for LL.M. degree holders.
- Up to 5 years relaxation for candidates with research experience or those who served in the armed forces.
- Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit.
- Ph.D. Admission: There is no upper age limit.
Key Rules to Remember
Subject Selection: You should ideally appear for the subject of your Post-Graduation. If your specific subject is not listed, you can choose a related subject.
SET Exemptions: : If you cleared the SET (State Eligibility Test) before June 1, 2002, you are exempt from NET and can apply for Assistant Professor roles across India. For SET cleared after this date, you are eligible only in the state where you passed.
No Documents Required: You do not need to send any physical certificates or application printouts to the NTA.
Useful UGC-NET & JRF Related Links
NTA Main Website
Application Link
Result & Certificate Download
UGC-NET old website
List of Subjects & Syllabus
Syllabus Download Link: https://ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php
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