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Introduction
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts UGC-NET under the University Grants Commission(UGC), which is a test to determine the eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship(JRF) and Assistant professors in Indian universities and colleges.
The National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted by the Central Board of Education (CBSE) till June 2018 after that from December 2018 the UGC-NET is conducted by National Testing Agency(NTA). UGC-NET conducts examinations twice a year.
Eligibility Criteria
For general category candidates should secure at least 55% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognized by UGC and for OBC(non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD/transgender people, category candidates should secure at least 50% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination.
Examination Pattern
The Examination Pattern shall be conducted in online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only. It consists of two papers CBT(1) and CBT(2) both the papers will consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions. There will be no break between papers.
| Paper | Marks | Number of Questions | MCQ | Total duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 100 | 50 | The questions in Paper I intend to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test the reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate. | 03 hours (180 minutes) without any break. All the questions are compulsory. |
| II | 200 | 100 | This is based on the subject selected by the candidate and will assess domain knowledge. |
Marking System
- Each question carries 02 marks. Candidates can also download or read UGC NET Paper Syllabus – Click Here
- For each correct answer, the candidate will get 02 marks.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- No marks will be given for questions unanswered/unattempted/marked for review.
- If a question is found to be incorrect/ambiguous or has multiple correct answers, only those candidates who have attempted the question and chosen one of the correct answers would be given credit.
- If a question is found to be incorrect and the Question is dropped, then two marks (+2) will be awarded to all those who have appeared in the exam. The reason could be due to human error or technical error.
AGE Limit and Relaxation
| Categories | Age Criteria |
|---|---|
| General | 31 Years (JRF) |
| OBC/SC/ST/PWD/Transgender/Female Candidates | 36 Years (JRF) |
Note
- The medium of the Question Paper shall be in English & Hindi only.
- Candidates opting for Hindi medium in the Application Form will be given bilingual paper, but candidates opting for English medium will be given the English version only.
- There is no age limit for Assistant professors.
Reservations
| Categories | Reservations |
|---|---|
| OBC(NCL) | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PWD(40% or more disability) | 05% |
Application fee
| Categories | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | 1100/- |
| OBC(NCL) | 550/- |
| SC/ST/PWD/Transgender | 275/- |
Registration and Application Process
The Application Form other than online mode would not be accepted in any case. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application i.e. multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will be rejected.
Follow the following steps may be followed to Apply Online:
Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using your own Email Id and Mobile No.
Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application Number. Upload scanned images of (i) the recent photograph (file size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in color or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background; (ii) candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb)
Step-3: Pay the fee using SBI/ CANARA/ ICICI/ HDFC Bank/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI and keep proof of the fee paid
Exemption (Eligibility for Assistant Professor)
- The candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR/ JRF examination prior to 1989 are also exempted from appearing in NET.
- The candidates who have cleared the States Eligibility Test (SET) authorized by UGC for Assistant Professor held prior to 1st June 2002, are exempted from appearing in NET and are eligible to apply for Assistant Professor anywhere in India. For the SET held from 1st June 2002 onwards, the qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor only in the universities/colleges situated in the State from where they have cleared their SET.
- NET/SrET/SLET remains the minimum eligibility for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professors in Universities/Colleges/Institutions. The exemption will be governed by the UGC regulations and changes in the Gazette of India from time to time.
Syllabus (English)
Unit –I: Drama
Unit –II: Poetry
Unit –III: Fiction, short story
Unit –IV: Non-Fictional Prose
NOTE: The first four units must also be tested through comprehension passages to
assess critical reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. These four units will cover
all literature in English.
Unit –V: Language: Basic concepts, theories, and pedagogy. English in Use.
Unit –VI: English in India: history, evolution, and futures
Unit –VII: Cultural Studies
Unit –VIII: Literary Criticism
Unit –IX: Literary Theory post World War II
Unit –X: Research Methods and Materials in English
Students can also download a pdf of the syllabus