The UGC NET is a national-level examination conducted by the (UGC) of India for the eligibility of Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges. The UGC NET is conducted twice a year in June and December.
The UGC NET application form is available online on the UGC website. The application form can be filled up and submitted online. The last date for submission of the UGC NET application form is usually 30 days before the exam date.
The UGC NET application form requires the following information:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Address
- Email ID
- Mobile number
- Educational qualification
- TEACHING experience (if any)
- Research experience (if any)
- Category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
- Choice of subject(s)
The UGC NET application form also requires the applicant to upload the following documents:
- Scanned copy of passport size photograph
- Scanned copy of signature
- Scanned copy of proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar card, voter ID card, driving license)
- Scanned copy of proof of address (e.g., Aadhaar card, voter ID card, bank statement)
- Scanned copy of educational qualification certificates
- Scanned copy of teaching experience certificate (if any)
- Scanned copy of research experience certificate (if any)
The UGC NET application fee is Rs. 1000 for general category candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates. The application fee can be paid online through credit card/debit card/net Banking.
After the submission of the UGC NET application form, the applicant will receive an acknowledgment number. The applicant should keep the acknowledgment number safe for future reference.
The UGC NET admit card will be available online on the UGC website a few weeks before the exam date. The admit card will contain the following information:
- Name of the candidate
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Roll number
- Examination centre
- Date and time of the exam
The UGC NET result will be declared online on the UGC website a few weeks after the exam. The result will contain the following information:
- Name of the candidate
- Roll number
- Subject(s) attempted
- Marks obtained
- Rank
The UGC NET qualified candidates will be eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. The UGC NET qualified candidates will also be eligible for Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges.
For more information on the UGC NET, please visit the UGC website.
What is the UGC NET exam?
The UGC NET exam is a national-level exam conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the eligibility of Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges.
What are the eligibility criteria for the UGC NET exam?
To be eligible for the UGC NET exam, a candidate must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in a relevant subject from a recognized university.
What are the subjects offered in the UGC NET exam?
The UGC NET exam is conducted in two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is a common paper for all candidates, while Paper II is offered in a number of subjects. The subjects offered in Paper II are:
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Geography
- Hindi
- HISTORY
- Home Science
- Islamic Studies
- Kannada
- Kashmiri
- Malayalam
- Mathematics
- Marathi
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Punjabi
- Psychology
- Sanskrit
- Sindhi
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Urdu
- Zoology
What is the syllabus for the UGC NET exam?
The syllabus for the UGC NET exam is based on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005. The syllabus for each subject is available on the UGC website.
How is the UGC NET exam conducted?
The UGC NET exam is conducted in two stages: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is a 100-mark paper, while Paper II is a 200-mark paper. Both papers are objective-type papers.
What is the marking scheme for the UGC NET exam?
The marking scheme for the UGC NET exam is as follows:
- Paper I: 100 marks, 1 mark for each correct answer
- Paper II: 200 marks, 2 marks for each correct answer
What is the pass Percentage for the UGC NET exam?
The pass percentage for the UGC NET exam is 35% for General category candidates and 30% for reserved category candidates.
What are the benefits of clearing the UGC NET exam?
The benefits of clearing the UGC NET exam are as follows:
- Eligibility for Assistant Professorship in Indian universities and colleges
- Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges
- Exemption from the CSIR NET exam
- Exemption from the JRF/NET exam conducted by the ICAR
- Exemption from the Gate exam
How to apply for the UGC NET exam?
The application form for the UGC NET exam can be downloaded from the UGC website. The application form can be filled online or offline. The application fee for the UGC NET exam is Rs.1000 for General category candidates and Rs.500 for reserved category candidates.
What is the last date to apply for the UGC NET exam?
The last date to apply for the UGC NET exam is usually in the month of December.
What is the admit card for the UGC NET exam?
The admit card for the UGC NET exam is issued by the UGC. The admit card can be downloaded from the UGC website. The admit card must be carried to the exam centre on the day of the exam.
What is the exam centre for the UGC NET exam?
The exam centre for the UGC NET exam is allotted by the UGC. The exam centre can be checked on the admit card.
What is the time duration for the UGC NET exam?
The time duration for the UGC NET exam is 3 hours for Paper I and 3 hours for Paper II.
What is the negative marking for the UGC NET exam?
There is no negative marking for the UGC NET exam.
What is the result date for the UGC NET exam?
The result for the UGC NET exam is usually declared in the month of May.
What is the counselling process for the UGC NET exam?
The counselling process for the UGC NET exam is conducted by the UGC. The counselling process is usually held in the month of June.
What are the documents required for the UGC NET counselling?
The documents required for the UGC NET counselling are as follows:
- Admit card for the UGC NET exam
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