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UGC NET

UGC NET is a national-level examination that is conducted to determine eligibility for college and university-level teaching and research positions in India. It is conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The test is conducted in 85 subjects, which includes all major disciplines such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering.

To appear for the exam, candidates must have a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject from a recognized university. UGC NET is considered a highly competitive examination. The marks scored in this examination are used for determining the eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions in Indian universities and colleges. The eligibility criteria for these positions are based on the cut-off marks decided by the UGC.

UGC NET 2025 Exam Date (June Session)
UGC NET Notification 2025 16-Apr-2025
UGC NET Application 2025 Extended 16-Apr-2025 to 07-May-2025 (up to 11:59 pm)
UGC NET 2025 Application Fee Last Date 8-May-2025 (up to 11:59 pm)
UGC NET 2025 Application Correction Window 9-May-2025 to 15-May-2025 (up to 11:59 pm)
UGC NET 2025 City Intimation Slip Will Be Available on the Official Site
UGC NET 2025 Admit Card Will Be Available on the Official Site
UGC NET 2025 June Exam Date 21-Jun-2025 to 30-Jun-2025

Highlights of UGC-NET

  • The exam will be conducted twice a year in the month of June and December.
  • The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode since December 2018
  • The exam consists of two papers- Paper I and Paper II
  • Paper I is a general paper that tests the candidate's teaching Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and General Awareness. Paper II is based on the specific subject chosen by the candidate. The syllabus for Paper II is based on the UGC curriculum for the chosen subject.
  • Candidates who pass the UGC-Net exam are eligible for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professorship in Indian universities and colleges.

UGC- NET Application Form

  • Candidates can apply for UGC NET through online mode only.
  • It is only necessary to submit one application form. More than one application form submitted will not be accepted.
  • Apply for online registration on the official website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ using the personal mail id and phone number
  • Fill in the application form and upload scanned images of a recent photograph and signature
  • Pay the fees using Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI and keep proof of fee paid.
  • Only after the successful payment, the confirmation page of the online Application Form will be generated
  • Candidates should also install the ‘Sandes’ app to receive time-to-time notifications from NTA.
Fees
Category Fees
General/Unreserved Rs. 1100/-
Gen-EWS*/ OBC-NCL Rs. 600/-
  • SC/ST/ PwD
  • Third gender
    		•  Rs. 325/-

    UGC- NET Syllabus

    • The syllabus of the UGC NET can be downloaded from the UGC website: https://www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php. For the 85 subjects of UGC-NET, UGC has prescribed the syllabus. Candidates holding a Master's degree in either mathematics or statistics, with a specialization in population studies, are also qualified to take the "Population Studies" subject.
    • The UGC NET syllabus consists of two papers: Paper I and Paper II.
    • The syllabus is designed to test the knowledge of candidates in the subject they have chosen for Paper II. It covers various topics and concepts that are included in the UGC curriculum for the respective subject. The curriculum for the particular subject includes several topics and concepts, all of which are covered in the syllabus. It covers subjects like Literature, History, Economics, Business, and many others as well as themes like research Methodology, Teaching Aptitude, and General Knowledge.

    To know about the strategies and tips to crack the UGC-NET exam visit UGC - NET Exam Preparation Tips

    UGC- NET Exam Preparation

    Preparing for the UGC NET exam requires a lot of dedication and hard work. Here are some detailed tips on how to prepare for the UGC NET exam:

    • Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus
    • Make a Study Schedule
    • Focus on Understanding Concepts
    • Practice with the Previous Year’s Question Papers and Mock Tests
    • Join a Coaching Institute or Online Classes
    • Revise Regularly and Take Breaks
    • Keep Yourself Updated with Current Affairs
    • Don't Neglect Your Physical and Mental Well-being

    For more details visit the UGC-NET Exam Syllabus

    UGC- NET Exam
    Paper Marks No. of Questions MCQ Duration
    I 100 50 This section in Paper I will test the reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the Candidate. 3 hours (without any break)
    II 200 100 This is based on the chosen subject and will assess domain knowledge.

    To know more details regarding the Changes in the Exam, Exam Pattern, Important Dates, Result Date, and other required information visit the page UGC-NET Exam Pattern

    UGC- NET Pattern

    The UGC-NET is a national examination in India that determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions. It has two papers: one on general aptitude and one on the chosen subject, both conducted in a single session as a computer-based test.

    • It will be conducted in CBT (Computer Based Test) only in multiple shifts.
    • Both papers will have objective-type and multiple-choice questions
    • Candidates have to complete the papers without any break
    • Every question must be attempted.
    • Each question of UGC NET will carry 2 marks

    UGC NET Ranking

    UGC-NET ranking determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities. Conducted by the National Testing Agency, it ranks candidates based on combined scores in two papers. High ranks qualify for JRF, while others may be eligible for teaching roles depending on category-wise cutoffs and merit lists.

    UGC- NET Counselling

    UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) counselling process typically involves the following steps in detail:

    • Candidates who have qualified for the UGC NET exam must register for the counselling process. The registration process typically involves submitting personal and educational details, contact information, and other required information online. Candidates may also be required to upload scanned copies of certain documents, such as their UGC NET scorecard, as part of the registration process.
    • After the registration process is complete, candidates must fill in their choices of colleges and courses in order of preference.
    • Based on the preferences filled by the candidates and the availability of seats in the college, seats will be allotted to candidates.
    • After the allotment of seats, candidates must verify their documents in person at the allotted college.
    • Candidates must pay the course fees at the allotted college to confirm their seats.
    • After completing the above steps, candidates must report to the allotted college on the specified date and complete the admission process.

    For more details visit the UGC-NET Exam Counselling

    FAQs

    The fee is Rs. 1100/- for the General/Unreserved category
    National Eligibility Test conducted by the National Educational Testing Bureau of University Grants Commission (UGC) to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges.
    The UGC-NET results are announced within a month of the exam date.
    Each question carries 2 marks, and marks will not be deducted for incorrect answers.
    Some essential tips are- understand the exam pattern and syllabus, create a study schedule, practise previous year question papers or take mock tests, and revise regularly.

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