Introduction
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 'Assistant Professor' as well as 'Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor' in Indian Universities and Colleges.
The UGC-NET is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode w.e.f. December 2018 onwards.
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 eligible to be considered for the award of JRF. Candidates who qualify the eligibility test for Assistant Professorship are governed by the rules and regulations of the concerned Universities/Colleges/State Governments, as the case may be for recruitment of Assistant Professor.
UGC-NET is conducted twice every year (June & December).
SCHEME OF TEST
| Paper | Marks | Number of Question | Timing of first shift | Timing of Second shift | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 100 | 50 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | 3 Hours |
| II | 200 | 100 |
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY
- Master degree with 55% marks for General & 50% marks for EWS, OBC, SC, ST & Persons with disability (PWD)
AGE LIMIT & RELAXATION
- Junior Research Fellowship: Male-30 years. Females & candidates belonging to EWS/SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-creamy layer)-35 years.
- There is no upper age limit for NET (Assistant Professor).
PROCEDURE & CRITERIA FOR DECLARATION OF RESULT
Step I:
GENERAL: 40% aggregate marks in both papers taken together
EWS, OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PWD/SC/ST: 35% aggregate marks in the both papers taken together
Step II: Amongst those candidates who have appeared in both papers and cleared step I, a merit list will be prepared subject-wise and category-wise using the aggregate marks of all the two papers secured by such candidates.
Step III: The number of slots for eligibility for Assistant Professor only will be equal to the 6% of the candidates appeared in all two papers of NET. The subject-wise and category-wise distribution of slots will be calculated by using the similar formula as used for calculation slots of JRF.
Step IV: A separate merit list for the award of JRF will be prepared from amongst the NET qualified candidates figuring in the merit list prepared under step III by using the formula mentioned below.
Number of slots under General (UR) category for JRF in a subject = No. of candidates who have opted for JRF and are qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor in that subject ´ No. of slots available under General (UR) category ¸ Total No. of General (UR) candidates who have opted for JRF and are qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor.
Similar formula will be used for EWS/OBC/SC/ST category for all the subjects.