UGC NET
National Eligibility Test · Assistant Professor · JRF
UGC NET determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and the Junior Research Fellowship across 80+ subjects. It also serves as a PhD entrance for many universities.
- Conducted by
- NTA
- Level
- National
- Frequency
- Twice a year
- Mode
- Computer-based
Eligibility
- Master's degree with 55% (50% for reserved)
- JRF: below 30 years; no age limit for Assistant Professor
Exam pattern
Paper I50 questions on teaching & research aptitude
Paper II100 questions on chosen subject
Duration3 hours combined
Marking+2 correct, no negative
Syllabus highlights
- Paper I: teaching aptitude, research, reasoning, ICT, environment, higher-education system
- Paper II: full subject syllabus
