UGC NET (University Grant Commission – National Eligibility Test)

UGC (University Grant Commission)

UGC NET Exam (University Grant Commission – National Eligibility Test) – The University Grants Commission of India (UGC India) is a statutory body set up by the Government of India in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 under the Ministry of Education, and is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education. It provides recognition to universities in India, and disbursements of funds to such recognized universities and colleges. The headquarters are in New Delhi, and it has six regional centres in Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Bangalore. A proposal to replace it with another new regulatory body called HECI is under consideration by the Government of India. The UGC provides doctoral scholarships to all those who clear JRF in the National Eligibility Test. On an average, each year ₹725 crore (US$100 million) is spent on doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships by the commission. UGC NET, UGC (University Grant Commission) NET (National Eligibility Test).

UGC NET Exam (National Eligibility Test)

The National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted on behalf of University Grants Commission (UGC) for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility of Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship or both, for Indian Universities and Colleges.

Until June 2018, the NET was conducted by CBSE in 84 subjects at 91 cities across the country. Thereafter from December 2018 onwards, the UGC- NET is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Awarding of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/ or Eligibility for Assistant Professorship depends on the aggregate performance of the candidate in Paper-I and Paper-II of UGC-NET. The candidates qualifying only for Assistant Professorship are not to be considered for the awarding of JRF. Candidates who qualify the eligibility test for Assistant Professorship are governed by the rules and regulations for recruitment of Assistant Professor of the concerned universities/colleges/state governments, as the case may be.

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria

The Candidates have to fulfil certain eligibility conditions laid down by NTA. UGC NET Eligibility is based on the academic qualification and age limit as described below:

UGC NET Educational Qualification Requirement

• Candidates must have scored at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in their Post Graduation or equivalent from any recognized university.
• Final year students are also eligible to appear in the exam. However, they will be considered for award of JRF or professorship after they pass their qualifying exam with minimum marks.
• Ph.D. degree holders whose post-graduation exam was completed before September 19, 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result) are provided an additional relaxation of 5% in minimum marks requirement.

UGC NET Age Limit

• Assistant Professorship: There is no age limit for UGC NET Assistant Professorship.
• Junior Research Fellowship: The upper age limit is 30 years as on June 1, 2021.
• However, age relaxation is provided to reserved category candidates as per the government of India norms.

UGC NET Application Form

Candidates will need to fill the UGC NET Application Form in online mode only at the official website.

Step 1: UGC NET Registration 2021

• Visit the official website and click on Apply online to fill the registration page.
• Enter your personal details, email ID, and mobile number.

Step 2: Filling UGC NET Application Form

• Post-registration, a system generated application number will be sent on the email Id and mobile number.
• Login again and select your subject, position, and preferred exam center.

Step 3: Uploading Scanned Images

• Now, upload your photograph and signature in the specified format.

Step 4: Pay UGC NET Application Fee

• Make application fee payment either through debit card/ credit card/ net banking or Paytm
• Final step is to download the copies of filled-in application form and e-receipt of fee payment for further reference.​

Admit Card

UGC NET Admit Card

Candidates have to download only from the official website by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. UGC NET 2021 Admit Card will specify the candidate’s name, roll number, category, photograph, signature, allotted exam date, time, and exam centre.

UGC NET Exam Pattern

UGC NET Exam is a computer-based test having multiple-choice questions. The exam has two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2.​

The Exam Pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is tabulated below:

UGC NET Papers	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Exam Duration
Paper 1	50	100	A cumulative exam duration of 3 hours
Paper 2	100	200
Total	150	300	3 hours

UGC NET Syllabus

NTA has updated UGC NET Syllabus for Paper 1 and all NET subjects under Paper 2. UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus tests teaching and reasoning ability, research aptitude, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate. UGC NET Paper 2 Syllabus is based on the subject chosen by the candidate. It tests the candidate’s in-depth knowledge and expertise in the respective subject. NTA UGC NET is conducted for a total of 81 subjects. See Complete syllabus Here.

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