UGC NET

https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/

UGC-NET is an examination designed to assess the eligibility of Indian nationals for the positions of 'Assistant Professor' and 'Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor' at universities and colleges across India.

Frequency- half-yearly

Mode- Computerised Exam

Exam Pattern

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024

The UGC NET 2024 exam consists of two papers, each of which candidates must complete within a total duration of three hours. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 feature objective-type questions, and it is essential for candidates to attempt questions from both papers.

UGC NET Paper Details:

Paper	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Paper 1	50	100
Paper 2	100	200
Total	150	300

Candidates must complete both papers in a combined time of 3 hours (180 minutes) without any breaks. All questions in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are mandatory. The question papers will be available in English and Hindi, so candidates should select their preferred language when filling out the application form. Each question is worth two marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1:

According to the NTA official website, UGC NET Paper 1 is designed to assess the candidate's teaching and research aptitude. It will test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness. The exam pattern for Paper 1 is as follows:

Section	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Teaching Aptitude	5	10
Research Aptitude	5	10
Reading Comprehension	5	10
Communication	5	10
Reasoning (including Maths)	5	10
Logical Reasoning	5	10
Data Interpretation	5	10
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)	5	10
People & Environment	5	10
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration	5	10
Total	50	100

UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 2:

UGC NET Paper 2 is based on the subject selected by the candidate. All questions in Paper 2 are compulsory. Candidates must choose their Paper 2 subject from one of the 83 options provided during the application process. The subject must be relevant to the candidate’s Post-Graduation degree. If the exact Post-Graduation subject is not available, candidates can select a related subject.

UGC NET Marking Scheme 2024:

In both papers of the UGC NET exam, each correct answer earns 2 marks. There is no penalty for incorrect answers.

Eligibility Criteria

UGC NET Eligibility – Overview

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria

Aspect	Eligibility Conditions
Educational Qualifications	Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender candidates)
Age Limit	30 years for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) No age limit for Assistant Professorship
Number of Attempts	No limit on attempts for JRF & Assistant Professorship
Nationality	Indian
Subject Eligibility	Must be in the subject of your Post-Graduation.

UGC NET is a test to determine eligibility for 'Assistant Professor' and 'Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor' positions in Indian universities and colleges.

Candidates must meet the UGC NET eligibility criteria to take the JRF and Assistant Professorship exams. The criteria include:

Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible. Indian citizens residing abroad can also apply if they provide proof of Indian nationality.
Age Limit: For JRF, the age limit is 30 years. There is no age limit for Assistant Professorship.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates should have a Master’s degree or equivalent with the required percentage of marks. For detailed educational criteria, please refer to the specific conditions for different categories and subjects.

Before filling out the application form, candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits.

Important Points Regarding Proof of Eligibility:

No certificates or documents need to be sent to NTA for eligibility verification.
NTA does not verify the details provided; thus, candidates' eligibility is provisional and subject to verification.
If any ineligibility is detected, candidates may face cancellation of their application and potential legal action.
Qualifying the UGC NET exam allows candidates to teach at colleges, universities, or educational institutions, and exceptional scores can also qualify them for JRF, which includes a stipend for research and completing a Ph.D.

UGC NET Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the UGC NET exam. Those with Indian citizenship residing abroad can also participate if they provide proof of nationality.

UGC NET Age Limit:

For JRF: The age limit is 30 years as of 1st June 2023. Relaxations apply:
- OBC-NCL: Up to 3 years
- SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: Up to 5 years
For Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.

Age Relaxations:

Category	Relaxation (in years)
Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste	5
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	5
Persons With Disability (PWD)	5 (GEN), 5 (OBC), 5 (SC/ST)
Transgender	5
Women Applicants	5
Research Experience	Up to 5
LLM Degree Holders	3
Armed Forces Service	Up to 5

UGC NET Eligibility – Educational Qualification:

Candidates must take the exam in their post-graduation subject. If their subject is not listed, they may choose a related subject.
Candidates with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in their Master’s degree or equivalent are eligible.
Final-year Master’s degree candidates can also apply provisionally but must pass with the required percentage within two years of the NET result.

Certificates Required:

OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD candidates must submit an attested category certificate with their application.
Other candidates do not need to submit certificates but should ensure they meet eligibility criteria to avoid cancellation of their application.
Candidates with foreign degrees should verify the equivalence with recognized Indian degrees from AIU, New Delhi.

UGC NET Eligibility – Exemptions:

Candidates with a Doctorate Degree as per UGC regulations are exempt from NET/SLET/SET for Assistant Professor roles.
Candidates who passed the UGC/CSIR JRF exam before 1989 are also exempt from NET.
Candidates who passed SET before 1st June 2002 are exempt and can apply for Assistant Professor positions nationwide. For SETs held from 1st June 2002 onwards, they can apply only within the state where they cleared the SET.

Registration Process

Step 1: Complete UGC NET Registration Form

To register for UGC NET 2024, candidates should first visit the official UGC NET website. On the homepage, click on the "Fill Application Form UGC NET 2024" button located at the bottom. This action will open a new page. Candidates should select the "New Registration" button and download the information brochure. After reviewing the brochure, tick the checkbox at the bottom of the page and click the 'Click Here to Proceed' button. This will take you to the UGC NET registration page.

Fill in the registration form with the following details:

Personal Details:

Candidate’s name
Father’s name
Mother’s name
Date of birth
Gender
Identification number
Identity type (Note: Aadhaar Card is no longer mandatory for UGC NET registrations as of December 2018. Candidates may provide any valid Government ID number such as a passport number, bank account number, etc.)

Contact Details:

Complete postal address
Email address
Mobile number

Choose Password:

Password (to be created)
Security question (to be chosen)
Security answer

After filling in all the details, click the Submit button. Review the information and then click on the Final Submit button to proceed. An application number will be generated on the screen, which candidates should note for future reference.

Step 2: Complete UGC NET Application Form 2024

Next, click on the "Complete Application Form" button to continue filling in the remaining details. The UGC NET application form 2024 requires the following information:

Personal Details:

Apply for (Assistant Professor or JRF)
Name
Gender
Nationality
PwD category option
Minority community option
Date of birth
Single girl child option
Category
Diabetic option
Subject name in post-graduation exam
Four choices of exam centre (in order of priority)
Subject opted for UGC NET

Education Details:

Post-graduation status (pass/appearing)
Post-graduation institution (India or abroad)
Post-graduation board/university name
Post-graduation result mode
Post-graduation course/stream
Post-graduation qualifying exam state
Year of passing/appearing

Research/MPhil/PhD/Ex-Service Details:

Research specialisation, if any
MPhil status (passed/appearing)
Ex-serviceman status
Research experience in post-graduation subject
PhD status (passed/appearing)
Current PhD student status
Security Pin (as shown on the screen)

After entering all details, click the Submit button, review the form, and click on Final Submit.

Step 3: Upload Images and Signature

Upload scanned images and signature as per the specified guidelines. The images and signature must be in JPEG format.

Step 4: Pay the UGC NET Application Fee

Pay the application fee for UGC NET 2024 through the SBI/HDFC/Syndicate/ICICI/Paytm payment gateway using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Step 5: Download the Confirmation Page

After successful payment, a confirmation page will be generated. Print at least four copies of this page for future reference. This completes the UGC NET 2024 application process.