UGC NET 2021 Application, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & final result (out)

Hi Koyena. The National Eligibility Test (NET), which is also known as UGC NET or NTA-UGC-NET, is taken to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of assistant professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship award in Indian universities and colleges. It was started in 1989-90.

Hi koyena. Candidates who qualified in UGC NET is equal to six percent of the candidates who appeared in both papers of the exam. To be considered for the award of JRF and/or eligibility for Assistant Professor, candidates must obtain the minimum marks 40% (for general category) to get considered further. More details related to the same are presented here.
 

Hi Durga, yes you will qualify as for SC category, the aggregate marks required is 35% in paper 1 and 2. The cut off list has not been prepared yet, but those who qualify for the post can download the e-certificate from NTA website once it is released. For details on UGC NET 2020 click here.

Hi Laxmi. Some of the books that can be referred include CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET Physical Sciences by Dr. Surekha Tomar, UGC-CSIR NET (JRF & LS) Physical Science by W.Malemnganba Chenglei, etc. 

Hi Sheetal. Yes it is a good option as this book covers the whole syllabus covered, last year exam questions and most importantly practice questions, as well.

Hi Shubham. Yes, you are eligible to do so. But you need to appear for NET in the subject you studied in your PG.

Hi Karan. Candidates who have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in Master’s degree OR equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognised by UGC are eligible to give the CBSE UGC NET.

Hello Sadim,

NET/JRF is the examination conducted by NTA twice a year in the month of June and December for determining the eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowhsip.

Hi Lakshay. Since you have completed your MBA in insurance and banking, you can apply for both UGC NET Management and UGC NET Commerce. You can decide the choice based on your interest.

Hi Rahit. First of all, make an effective time management skills, clear your concepts, get exam analysis, prepare smart study strategy, practice mock tests, etc. All these tips will help you to crack the NET JRF commerce exam.

Hi Prahasti. Some useful preparation strategy include:

First of all, make yourself aware of the latest pattern as well as the mode of examination.

Check the detailed syllabus

Do more last year's question papers

Divide the time properly.

Hi Nafisa. Candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowship will get fellowship of UGC under various schemes, subject to their finding placement in universities/IITs/institutions. The validity period of the offer is two years and it will be considered from the date of issue of JRF Award Letter.

Hi Vikram. Some of the books that can be referred while preparing for the UGC/CBSE NET include:

Electronic Science for NET written by Dr. S.L Kakani. K.C Bhandari and UGC NET Electronics written by JP Pradhan, DP Pradhan, Aakash Shukla

Hi Surabhi. Some of the books that can be referred include Trueman's UGC NET Commerce, NTA-UGC-NET: Commerce (Paper II), RPH Editorial Board, etc.

Hi puja. Candidates planning to apply for this exam must have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in their PG or equivalent from any recognized university. To know more about the eligibility criteria, refer here.

Hi Naman. Yes, you are eligible to give the UGC NET after a MSc. in mathematics. Candidates obtaining at least 55% marks in their Master’s Degree or equivalent from recognized universities are eligible to give the UGC NET exam.

Hi Ashish. Yes the degrees offered by IGNOU are valid and recognized not only in India but across the world as well. So you can give the NET exam as well.

Hi Archana, 

You can apply for NET exam if you have passed your Masters with an aggregate of 55% from a recognised institution irrespective of the subject. Good luck!

Hi Vikram. You need to send documents like your marksheets, pass certificates, degree certificates, a photocopy of NET admit card, etc. to the UGC office to get the certificate.

Hi Sheetal. There are certain strategies and preparation tips that must be followed while preparing for UGC NET through self-study. First of all you need to have the latest syllabus and do planning in the right direction as it will help you clear the exam. Try to spend at least 6-8 hours as you have to study huge syllabus. Some of the books which you can refer to include NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF – Paper 1 by KVS Madaan; NTA UGC NET / SET / JRF – Paper 1 by Harpreet Kaur, among others.