UGC NET

University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test

Mode

online

Total Marks

300

Duration

3 hours

Official Website

📋About UGC NET

UGC NET determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Conducted twice a year in 83+ subjects.

✅Eligibility

Qualification: Master's Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD)

For JRF: maximum age 30 years (35 for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/female)
For Assistant Professor only: no upper age limit
Final-year PG students can apply provisionally

📊Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks
Paper 1 – Teaching & Research Aptitude	50	100
Paper 2 – Subject-Specific	100	200

Negative Marking: No negative marking

Languages: English, Hindi

Syllabus

Paper 1

Teaching AptitudeResearch AptitudeReading ComprehensionCommunicationReasoningLogical ReasoningData InterpretationInformation & Communication TechnologyPeople & EnvironmentHigher Education System

Paper 2

Depends on chosen subject (83+ subjects including History, Economics, Commerce, Education, CS, etc.)