The NET exam stands for NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST. This examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year for those potential students who are willing to grab a position as a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and the post of Assistant Professor in Central universities and colleges in India. This article will guide you through the NET examination eligibility, guidelines, pattern, results, and more.
LATEST INFORMATION OF UGC NET December 2023
Gear up! The following information is crucial for aspiring candidates for the NET examination in December 2023.
The official notification for UGC NET December 2023 is expected to be released in September 2023. Previously, the official declaration for UGC NET JRF June 2023 has been released on 10th May 2023 and the online application process had begun on the very same day itself and continued till 31st May 2023 on the official website.
The UGC NET June 2023 Phase 1 examination was conducted from 13th June 2023 to 17th June 2023. On the other hand, Phase 2 was scheduled between 19th June 2023 to 22nd June 2023.
THE UGC NET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2023
The eligibility criteria are set and regulated by the NTA. The eligibility criteria for December 2023 UGC NET exam is likely to be announced in September. Remember to check all updates on the NTA’s official website – https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
The common UGC NET eligibility criteria are as follows –
● The candidate’s age should be less than 31 years.
● The candidates must have secure at least 55% in their Master’s degree or equivalent examination from universities and institutions recognized by UGC.
● If the candidate belongs to SC/ST/OBC/PWD/transgender category, then the minimum score to be obtained is 50% marks.
● The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
It is advised to the candidates check the eligibility criteria thoroughly otherwise they won’t be able to qualify for appearing the examination.
UGC NET SYLLABUS 2023
Apart from knowing the basics of UGC NET, it is important to understand its syllabus. You can check the latest syllabus below –
● The syllabus for UGC NET includes two papers – Paper 1 & Paper 2.
● PAPER 1 is the general paper which will be the same for all the candidates. It covers general topics such as- Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, People and Environment, Higher Education, Arithmetic Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude, ICT, and Indian Logic.
● PAPER 2 is different from PAPER 1. It differs from subject to subject. It shall have questions specific to the subject chosen by the candidate.
UGC NET EXAM PATTERN
A candidate should be aware of the UGC NET exam pattern. Below are the UGC NET exam pattern –
● The UGC NET exam comprises two sets of papers i.e., paper 1 and paper 2.
● The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
● There is no gap provided between the two papers.
● Students are advised to put more time into Paper 2 than Paper 1 because the former contains more questions.
● There is no negative marking for both papers. Also, two marks is awarded for each correct answer.
● Paper 1 contains 50 questions whereas Paper 2 contains 100 questions (contains objective MCQs).
UGC NET RESULT
As per latest information, the result for UGC NET June 2023 has officially declared on 25th July 2023. The UGC NET exam is conducted twice a year. Before announcing the result, NTA releases the provisional answer key. But this year, the NTA UGC released the final answer key along with the result. UGC NET releases the result a month after the exam cycle. The result is released in the form of a scorecard.
CONCLUSION
Summing it up, UGC NET is a crucial examination to get you into a post like JRF and Assistant Professor. To clear the UGC NET exam, all you need is to prepare well, hard work, and a determination towards this goal. Hopefully this article will be a great help to you. All the best!
FAQs
Q. How many questions should I attempt in UGC NET?
A- All 150 questions are compulsory to attempt.
Q. What are the minimum passing marks in UGC NET?
A- The passing marks for General are 40% and 35% for Reserved Category.
Q. What percentage is eligible for UGC NET?
A- 55% mark is eligible for UGC NET for General and 50% marks for Reserved Category.
Q. How many days does it take to get my NET result?
A- It takes around 14-15 days.
Q. How many attempts are possible for UGC NET?
A- There is no limitation in attempting the UGC NET.
Q. Is there any scholarship in UGC NET?
A- By submitting an online application, students can receive financial aid through the UGC scholarship scheme in the form of UGC NET JRF and SRF.
