Higher Education & Research UGC-NET VERIFIED Upcoming Cycle

UGC National Eligibility Test

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency
Scope: All India
Frequency: Bi-annual (June and December cycles)
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Overview & Description

National eligibility examination determining eligibility for 'Assistant Professor', 'Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor', and 'Admission to Ph.D.' in Indian universities and colleges.

Exam Type Eligibility & Research
Examination Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Educational & Age Eligibility
Minimum Qualification Master's Degree (Min 55%)
Eligible Streams Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Management, Computer Science, Environmental Studies (83 Subjects)
Age Criteria Up to 30 Years for JRF (5-year relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/Women); No upper age limit for Assistant Professor
Specific Criteria Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Final year master's students can apply.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
Paper 1: Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning, Comprehension (50 Questions, 100 Marks) + Paper 2: Subject Paper (100 Questions, 200 Marks). Single 3-hour session.
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:

Teaching Aptitude, Research Methodology, Higher Education System, and chosen Subject Discipline.

Career Opportunities & Associated Posts

Designated Appointments: Assistant Professor in Central/State Universities (Pay Level 10) and JRF fellowship of ₹37,000/month + HRA for Ph.D. research.

Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
  • Short Name: UGC-NET
  • Conducting Body: National Testing Agency
  • Category: Higher Education & Research
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: ₹1150 (₹600 for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL; ₹325 for SC/ST/PwD)
  • Pay / Emoluments: Assistant Professor Basic Pay ₹57,700 (Academic Pay Level 10); JRF ₹37,000/month
  • Verification Status: VERIFIED
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