UGC NET
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test
Exam Overview
Key information about UGC NET
UGC NET is conducted by the National Testing Agency for determining eligibility for Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
Important Dates
Exam Date: June and December annually
Application Date: March and September annually
Result Date: August and February annually
Eligibility
Candidates with postgraduate degree (Master's) in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognized university. Final year PG students may also apply.
Exam Pattern
Sections: Paper 1 (Teaching and Research Aptitude), Paper 2 (Subject-Specific)
Total Marks: 300
Duration: 3 hours (both papers)
Negative Marking: No
Official Website
https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/Syllabus
Comprehensive syllabus for UGC NET examination.
- Paper 1 (Common for all subjects): Teaching and Research Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Reading Comprehension, Communication, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Information Technology, People & Environment, Higher Education System, Governance, Polity
- Paper 2 (Subject-specific): Graduate and Post-graduate level knowledge in the chosen subject (83 subjects available)
UGC NET Mock Tests
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UGC NET Mock Test 1 (Previous Year Pattern)
20 questions written to match the UGC NET previous-year paper pattern, topic weightage and difficulty. Every answer key is double-checked.
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