There are a lot of questions among UGC NET JRF aspirants regarding UGC NET JRF eligibility, exam pattern, application, etc. In order to help UGC Net JRF aspirants, we have compiled and answered all the common queries which are generally asked by the aspirants before and after applying to the UGC NET Exam. Read out the answers of your common questions like UGC NET JRF Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Application Fees, etc in this article.
Q: What is UGC NET JRF Exam?
Answer: UGC NET stands for University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test exam. It is also known as NET JRF exam. UGC-NET is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Assistant Professor & Junior Research fellowship both in college and university. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has entrusted the responsibility of conducting UGC-NET to the NTA.
Q: What are the benefits of qualifying UGC NET?
Answer: The Career benefits after qualifying the UGC NET Exam are as follows:
Q: What is the responsibility of NTA for UGC NET?
Answer: NTA has been established as a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examination (UGC NET December 2019) for fellowship in college & University. UGC NET is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility for ‘Assistant Professor only’ OR ‘Assistant Professor & Junior Research Fellowship both’.
Q: How many times is UGC NET conducted in a year?
A: NTA UGC NET is conducted twice a year - June and December.
Q: What is the minimum ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA/qualification for appearing in UGC NET December 2019 Exam?
Answer: Candidates who are pursuing their master’s degree or equivalent courses or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying master’s degree (Final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examination have been delayed can appear in the UGC NET Dec 2019 Examination.
Q: What is the AGE LIMIT for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts?
Answer: The below table will give brief detail of the Age Limit for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts as per the latest official Notification:
Posts |
Age Limit |
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
30 years |
Assistant Professor |
No upper age limit |
Q: Is there any Upper AGE LIMIT RELAXATION for SC, ST and OBC Categories?
Answer: Yes, there is relaxation on Upper Age Limit for the below categories of the candidates:
S. No. |
Category |
Age Limit Relaxation |
1 |
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe |
5 years |
2 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
|
3 |
Women |
|
4 |
Persons with disabilities (PwD) |
|
5 |
Transgender |
|
6 |
Candidates having research experience |
Period spent on research – Maximum 5 years |
7 |
Candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree |
3 years |
8 |
Candidates who have served in the armed forces |
5 years |
Q: What are the minimum EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS required for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts?
Answer:
Category |
Percentage Criteria |
General (Including candidates waiting for their PG Final Year result or going to be appeared in the exam) |
55% aggregate in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree |
ST/ SC/ OBC/ PWD/ Transgender (Including candidates waiting for their PG Final Year result or going to be appeared in the exam) |
50% aggregate in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree |
Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September, 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result) |
50% aggregate in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree |
Q: What is the AGE LIMIT for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts?
Answer: The below table will give brief detail of the Age Limit for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts as per the latest official Notification:
Posts |
Age Limit (As on December 01, 2019) |
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
30 years |
Assistant Professor |
No upper age limit |
Q: Is there any Upper AGE LIMIT RELAXATION for SC, ST and OBC Categories?
Answer: Yes, there is relaxation on Upper Age Limit for the below categories of the candidates:
S. No. |
Category |
Age Limit Relaxation |
1 |
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe |
5 years (35 years as on December 01, 2019) |
2 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
|
3 |
Women |
|
4 |
Persons with disabilities (PwD) |
|
5 |
Transgender |
|
6 |
Candidates having research experience |
Period spent on research – Maximum 5 years |
7 |
Candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree |
3 years |
8 |
Candidates who have served in the armed forces |
5 years |
Q: What are the minimum EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS required for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts?
Answer:
Category |
Percentage Criteria |
General (Including candidates waiting for their PG Final Year result or going to be appeared in the exam) |
55% aggregate in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree |
ST/ SC/ OBC/ PWD/ Transgender (Including candidates waiting for their PG Final Year result or going to be appeared in the exam) |
50% aggregate in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree |
Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September, 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result) |
50% aggregate in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree |
Q: For how many subjects is UGC NET exam conducted?
A: UGC NET is conducted for total 81 subjects.
Q: Can I apply for multiple subjects while filling the online application form of UGC NET Exam?
Answer: A candidate can fill the application form in only one subject. You can choose out of subjects given in the Information Bulletin (ANNEXURE-III). However, filling in the Multiple Forms will cancellation of application form.
Q: What is the process of filling the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM for NTA UGC NET December 2019 Exam?
Answer: Candidates can apply to the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill the online application form there only from 9th September 2019 to 9th October 2019. The candidates have to pay examination fee online through the prescribed link at online application:
Category |
UGC NET JRF Application Fee |
General |
Rs. 1000 |
OBC/ EWS |
Rs. 500 |
SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender |
Rs. 250 |
Q: Is UGC NET conducted online?
Answer: Yes, ever since NTA has started conducting the exam, UGC NET is conducted in online mode as a computer-based test (CBT) only.
Q: What is the age limit to apply for UGC NET exam?
Answer: To apply for JRF, candidates should not be more than 30 years in age. There is no age limit to apply for the post of Assistant Professor.
Q: How many papers does one need to clear in order to qualify the UGC NET exam?
Answer: One needs to pass both the papers (paper-I and II) in order to qualify the UGC NET exam.
Q: Is there any negative marking in UGC NET exam?
Answer: No, there is no negative marking in the exam. Candidates are awarded zero marks for an incorrect answer or a question left unanswered.
Q: What is the validity of UGC NET eligibility certificate?
Answer: There is no prescribed validity for UGC NET eligibility certificate received for the post of Assistant Professor. This means that UGC NET certificate for Assistant Professor is valid for lifetime. However, the JRF award letter is valid for a period of three years starting from the day of issue of the letter.
Q: Can I choose the post for which I want to take the exam?
Answer: Yes, you have the option of selecting the role (Assistant Professor/ JRF/ both) at the time of filling the application form.
Q: Is there any NEGATIVE MARKING in the NTA UGC NET Exam?
Answer: There is no Negative Marking in UGC NET exam.
Q: Will there be a SECTIONAL CUT-OFF in the NTA UGC NET Exam?
Answer: No, there are no sectional cut-off in the exam.
Q: What is the number of attempts for appearing in NTA UGC NET Exam?
Answer: The NTA will hold the UGC NET Exam twice a year. The first was held in June and 2nd is going to be held in December.
Q: What action is to be taken if the candidate has opted English as a medium for examination and wants to appear in Hindi medium?
Answer: The medium should be filled while applying online however in CBT. You can also choose the medium during the examination.
Q: Is Aadhaar card mandatory to apply for the exam?
Answer: No, you can mention any identification number (PAN card, ration card, passport etc) at the time of filling the application form.
Q: What are the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for UGC NET exam?
Answer: You should score at least 55 per cent aggregate marks in your master's degree exams.
Q: Who are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam?
Answer: Candidates who possess the below-mentioned qualification are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam:
Q: How many candidates have registered for UGC NET December 2019 exam?
Answer: Total 10,34,872 candidates have registered for UGC NET December 2019 exam
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