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UGC-NET is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for ‘award of Junior Research Fellowship 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.
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Commerce
English
Malayalam
History
Mass Communication and Journalism
Computer Science
Psycology
Economics
Arabic
Sociology
Mathematics
Political Science
CSIR UGC NET stands for National Eligibility Test conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – University Grants Commission. It is an examination held every two years in June and December to screen candidates for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and Lectureships in scientific disciplines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the UGC NET Exam?
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How many categories are there for the exam?
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- Category 1: Award of JRF and appointment as Assistant Professor
- Category 2: Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
- Category 3:Admission to Ph.D. only
Who can apply for the exam?
- Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks in Masters Degree or equivalent examination from recognized universities or institutions Candidates who have appeared or will be appearing at the qualifying master’s degree and their result is awaiting. Such candidates must complete their PG examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, falling which they shall be treated as disqualified
Is four year integrated exam can apply for UGC NET Exam?
- Yes
- The candidates having passed a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed.
- A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) . The candidates qualifying in the NET, based on a four-year undergraduate degree, will be eligible for the award of the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for admission to the Ph.D. The candidates qualifying in the NET, based on a four-year undergraduate degree, will not be eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor.
- The candidates who are pursuing Four Year/8 Semester Bachelor’s Degree Programme and are in their last semester/year may also apply for the test.
What is the time limit for the exam?
- For NET , there is no age limit JRF: Not more than 30 years as on 01st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e. 01.06.2024. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC available on website: www.ncbc.nic.in) /SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories and to women applicant
