What is UGC NET?
The National Eligibility Test, also known as UGC NET or NTA-UGC-NET, is the examination for determining the eligibility for the post of assistant professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship award in Indian universities and colleges. UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) is a National level computer-based exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of University Grants Commission (UGC) for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the post of “Assistant Professor” and/or “Junior Research Fellowship”.
Till June 2018, the CBSE conducted the NET in 84 subjects at 91 selected Cities spread across the country. Since Dec 2018 onwards, the UGC- NET is being conducted by the NTA.
The award of JRF and/or Eligibility for Assistant Professor depends on the aggregate performance of the candidate in Paper-I and paper-II of UGC-NET. The candidates qualifying only for Assistant Professor are not to be considered for the award of JRF. Candidates who qualify the test for eligibility for Assistant Professor are governed by the rules and regulations for recruitment of Assistant Professor of the concerned universities/colleges/state governments, as the case may be. UGC-NET is conducted twice a year.
