byDinesh
Updated on - 30 Jun, 2024
The UGC-NET (National Eligibility Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for determining the eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) to candidates for Indian universities and colleges and for providing temporary absorption to the candidates who are selected on the basis of NET scores for the post of Assistant Professor only. The idea behind the NET exam is to set a benchmark in the eligibility criteria for teachers, researchers, and faculty recruitments from foreign universities.
The exam is split into two papers; paper 1 of the exam assesses the teaching and reasoning ability, reading comprehension skills as well as communication among others Paper 2 of the exam assesses the candidate in the respective subject. Candidates must meet passing standards; a cumulative of 40% and there are no pass marks required in individual papers. It means that it is administered two times in a year, either in June or in December. The pattern, mode, dates, eligibility, and syllabus for a particular examination might differ every year.
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test - CBT) |
| Frequency | Twice a year (June & December) |
| Paper Structure | Two Papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2) |
| Paper 1 Duration | 1 hour |
| Paper 2 Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Marks | 300 (Paper 1: 100 Marks, Paper 2: 200 Marks) |
| Total Questions | 150 (Paper 1: 50 Questions, Paper 2: 100 Questions) |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Session | Exam Dates | Admit Card Release |
|---|---|---|
| June (Rescheduled) | August 21, 2024 - September 4, 2024 | To be announced (expected in July) |
| December (Tentative) | Dates not announced yet | Not applicable |
1. Consider the eligibility criteria set by the UGC for hiring such as age limit, educational qualification etc.
2. One must register online on the website of the concerned college / institution whenever registrations are open.
3. Purchase an application form to fill it by providing personal, contact, and academic information.
4. Scan and upload photos, signatures to specific requirements in terms of dimensions and size.
5. Application fee can be paid online through Credit/Debit card and through net banking etc.
6. Take a printout of the confirmation page once the form has been submitted successfully.
7. Check admit card on website before examination.
8. Take the exam on the agreed date and time.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 1,150 |
| General - EWS/OBC-NCL | 600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Transgender | 325 |
| Subject | Recommended Books | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Aptitude | CBSE UGC-NET/SET/JRF - Teaching and Research Aptitude | Dr. M.S. Ansari & RPH Editorial Board |
| Research Aptitude | UGC-NET: Teaching and Research Aptitude | Dr. R.P. Singh |
| Reading Comprehension & Logical Reasoning | A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Nonverbal | B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |