UGC NET Exam

What is UGC NET Exam?

The National Testing agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) with the task of conducting UGC-NET, which is test to determine the eligibility of Indian National for 'Assistant Professor' and 'Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor' in Indian Universities and Colleges.

Until June 2018, the NET was conducted by CBSE in 84 Subjects at 91 cities across the country. Thereafter from December 2018 onwards, the UGC-NET is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Awarding of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and / or Eligibility for Assistant Professorship depends on the aggregrate performance of the candidate in Paper - I and Paper - II of UGC-NET. The candidates qualifying only for Assistant Professorship are governed by the rules and regulations for recruitment of Assistant Professor of the concerned univeristies / colleges / state governments, as the case may be.

UGC-NET is conducted twice every year. Due to postponement of December 2021 UGC-NET in view of COVID-19, the schedule of June 2022 UGC-NET has been delayed. In order to regularize the UGC-NET Examination cycles, the National Testing Agency (NTA), with the concurrence of UGC, has merged both UGC-NET of December 2021 and June 2022 (merged cycles), so that they may be conducted together in CBT Mode.

UGC NET Exam Details 

OPENING OF THE ONLINE PORTAL FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM FOR UGC-NET DECEMBER 2021 & JUNE 2022 (merged cycles).

The NTA has been entrusted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) with the task of conducting UGC-NET, Which is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian Nationals for "Assistant Professor" and "Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor" in Indian Universities and colleges.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct UGC-NET December 2021 and June 2022 (Merged Cycles) for 'Junior Research Fellowship' and eligibility for 'Assistant Professor' in 82 Subjects in Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode.

The Slot of JRF of both UGC-NET December 2021 & June 2022 cycles have been merged while the methodology for Subject wise Cum Category-wise allocation of JRF remain Unchanged.

UGC NET December 2021 & June 2022 (merged cycles) Dates

The activity schedule of UGC-NET December 2021 & June 2022 (merged cycles), are as follows.

UGC NET June 2021

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has established the National Testing Agency (NTA) as an independent autonomous, self-reliant, and self-sustained premier testing organisation to the conduct the various exams like NEET-UG, JEE Main (I) & (II), CMAT, GPAT, and UGC NET.

NTA will conduct the UGC NET for only Assistant Professor or for both Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only from June 2021. A test will consist of two papers. Both the papers will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions. There will be no break between papers.

Candidates who hold a Master's or equivalent degree with a minimum of at least 55% marks from a recognised UGC universities/institutions in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Science etc. are eligible to apply.

The candidates from Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer/Scheduled Caste(SC)/Scheduled Tribe(ST)/persons with disability (PwD) category candidates are to be entitled with a relaxation 5% marks ineligibility. Click here to know more about the eligibility criteria in details.

NTA strictly follows the Government of India's reservation policy, as per which a minimum of 27%, 15%, 7.5% and 5% of fellowships are reserved for the OBC (non-creamy layer), SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

Age Limit:

1. For Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for applying for Assistant Professor.

2. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Not more than 31 years as on 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e. 01.06.2022. (The Age limit is applicable for the current examination only).

UGC NET Application Fee 2022:

UGC NET December 2021 & June 2022 Registration:

Candidates can apply for UGC-NET December 2021 and June 2022 (merged cycles) through the Online Mode.

Candidates are required to apply online by following the terms & conditions strictly mentioned in the registration procedure.

The submission of Online Application Form may be done by accessing NTA website, i.e. www.ntanet.nic.in only. To know more about the detailed scenario of registration procedure click here.

UGC NET June 2022 Cities of Examination:

A Candidate can select four cities of their choice while filling Online Application Form of December 2021 and June 2022 (merged cycles) of UGC-NET.

Important Points to Note :

1. The candidates should fill their complete postal address with PIN Code for further correspondence.

2. The candidate must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in Online Application Form are their own (Which cannot be changed later) as communication may be sent by NTA through e-mail or SMS.

3. The candidate should not give the postal address, Mobile Number or E-mail ID of Coaching Centre in the Online Application Form.

4. In order to appear for UGC-NET December 2021 & June 2022 (merged cycles) of, the candidates are required to apply online. The Application Form other than online mode shall not to be accepted. No change will be accepted through offline mode i.e. through fax/application including e-mail etc.

5. Online submission of application may be done by accessing the NTA Official Website - ugcnet.nic.in.

6. Online Application Form cannot be withdrawn once it is submitted successfully.

7. Application Form of candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria shall be rejected.