UGC-NET - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. UGC-NET stands for University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test. It is a national level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the UGC.
- 2. UGC-NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
- 3. The exam is conducted twice a year in the months of June and December. The exam consists of two papers - Paper-I and Paper-II, which are conducted in a single session.
- 4. Paper-I is common for all candidates and tests the teaching and research aptitude of the candidates. Paper-II is based on the subject chosen by the candidate and tests their knowledge in that particular subject.
- 5. The eligibility criteria for UGC-NET exam includes a master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognized university.
- 6. The exam is conducted in various subjects such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science, Environmental Science, etc.
- 7. The exam is conducted in online mode and consists of multiple-choice questions. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- 8. The exam duration is 3 hours for both Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I consists of 50 questions worth 100 marks, while Paper-II consists of 100 questions worth 200 marks.
- 9. Candidates who qualify the UGC-NET exam are eligible for the post of Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. Those who qualify for JRF are eligible for research positions and receive a monthly stipend for a period of 5 years.
- 10. UGC-NET is a highly competitive exam with lakhs of candidates appearing for it every year. It is important for candidates to prepare thoroughly and stay updated with the exam pattern and syllabus to crack the exam successfully.