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Latest Updates:
- May 15: UGC NET 2020 application form submission process has been extended till May 31. UGC NET exam date 2020 is likely to be out in a day or two.
- May 6: The revised UGC NET exam date 2020 will be announced by MHRD soon. UGC NET application process 2020 will end next week.
- March 30: NTA has revised the UGC NET application dates 2020. Candidates can now fill the NET application form 2020 by May 16.
- March 30: UGC NET application form filling process 2020 will end on April 16. Many candidates have requested NTA to extend the UGC NET application date.
- March 16: UGC NET June 2020 notification was released by NTA on March 16. UGC NET application process 2020 also started the same day.
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UGC NET 2020 Highlights
Exam Name
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UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test)
2020
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Conducting Body
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National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Exam Level
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National
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Exam Mode
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Online only
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Exam Duration
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180 minutes
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Exam Purpose
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Selection of candidates for posts of only Assistant Professor
or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
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Registered Candidates
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10,34,872
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Test-Takers
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7,93,813
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Exam Helpdesk No.
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0120-6895200
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Official Website
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https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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Also Read: Best books to prepare for UGC NET paper-I
The National Eligibility Test (NET) will be not be held in June and the revised dates for the exam will be announced soon, the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said on Tuesday during a live interaction with students. He also added that the UGC NET 2020 which is conducted by the National Testing Agency will be conducted in the similar timeline, however, the dates for it will be announced in some time.
As the National Eligibility Test (NET) was scheduled to be held from June 15 to 20, it was assumed that the situation caused due to the coronavirus pandemic would be better by then but the minister said that keeping the health of students as a priority, this exam too will be postponed. Currently, the application deadlines have been extended for the UGC NET and CSIR NET.
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Further, the NTA has also waivered off the condition of uploading relevant documents on a condition that these documents will be furnished as and when it is required by the CSIR. The NTA, however, still made it mandatory to upload photographs and signatures. The relaxed documents include category certificate, result or marksheet documents among others.
In December 2019 exam, out of over 10 lakh who had applied, only 7.39 lakh had appeared for it. Of those who appeared, 60147 candidates were eligible for an assistant professor while 5092 cleared the test for JRF. While everyone who scores 40 per cent (35 per cent for reserved category) will pass the exam but only the top six per cent – based on merit – will be considered eligible for the certificate.
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Tips to Score high in UGC NET Exam Paper 1: This time CBSE is going to conduct UGC NET examination. The national level NET qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges. NET consists of 3 papers (1 compulsory and 2 optional). Here are some useful tips to prepare for compulsory Paper.
This paper tests the Teaching/Research ability of the candidates. This test consists of 60 MCQ type question and 50 out of 60 have to be attempted. The maximum marks for the examination are 100 and each question carries 2 marks. The minimum marks to qualify are 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD. The question paper is divided into 10 sections.
Tips to Score high in UGC NET Exam Paper 1: This time CBSE is going to conduct UGC NET examination. The national level NET qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges. NET consists of 3 papers (1 compulsory and 2 optional). Here are some useful tips to prepare for compulsory Paper.
This paper tests the Teaching/Research ability of the candidates. This test consists of 60 MCQ type question and 50 out of 60 have to be attempted. The maximum marks for the examination are 100 and each question carries 2 marks. The minimum marks to qualify are 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD. The question paper is divided into 10 sections.
Tips to Score high in UGC NET Exam Paper 1
- You should follow a methodical pattern of study to get maximum benefit.
- Prepare a suitable time table and schedule your study accordingly.
- You need to understand the pattern thoroughly. It is important to answer 50 questions you know instead of answering more. If you attempt more than 50 only first 50 will be considered even if the questions after the first 50 have been answered correctly.
- Prepare basic concepts in mass communication for the communication topics.
- You need to prepare each topic because 5 questions will definitely come from each topic.
- You need to prepare the Teaching and Research section in depth because it is little touch as compared to other sections.
- You need to revise basic concepts of 10th
- Data interpretation is usually based on statistics, hence you need to study statistics from the 10th standard book.
- For the comprehension section, you should read new material (not very lengthy) and try to summarize it in some points to practice.
- People and environment also can be prepared from 10th standard book.
- You need to give sufficient time to information and communication technology & higher education system because these are material heavy.
- Study information and communication technology & higher education system from specified books for UGC NET.
- You can also refer to flashcards and charts to prepare for information and communication technology.
- For information and communication technology, you also need to prepare well for definitions, abbreviations, and terminology.
- You can study using flow charts for higher education system governance.
- You should practice previous years question papers as many you can do to get idea about the question pattern.
- You should follow a methodical pattern of study to get maximum benefit.
- Prepare a suitable time table and schedule your study accordingly.
- You need to understand the pattern thoroughly. It is important to answer 50 questions you know instead of answering more. If you attempt more than 50 only first 50 will be considered even if the questions after the first 50 have been answered correctly.
- Prepare basic concepts in mass communication for the communication topics.
- You need to prepare each topic because 5 questions will definitely come from each topic.
- You need to prepare the Teaching and Research section in depth because it is little touch as compared to other sections.
- You need to revise basic concepts of 10th
- Data interpretation is usually based on statistics, hence you need to study statistics from the 10th standard book.
- For the comprehension section, you should read new material (not very lengthy) and try to summarize it in some points to practice.
- People and environment also can be prepared from 10th standard book.
- You need to give sufficient time to information and communication technology & higher education system because these are material heavy.
- Study information and communication technology & higher education system from specified books for UGC NET.
- You can also refer to flashcards and charts to prepare for information and communication technology.
- For information and communication technology, you also need to prepare well for definitions, abbreviations, and terminology.
- You can study using flow charts for higher education system governance.
- You should practice previous years question papers as many you can do to get idea about the question pattern.
UGC NET Paper I Study Tips & Tricks | UGC NET EXAM
Unless you have well-strategized preparation tips and tricks, cracking any entrance examination becomes a challenge. And preparation for UGC NET 2020 should be top-level. The best tips and tricks to crack the exam are given below.
- Stay up-to-date with UGC NET 2020 Syllabus: Have you gone through the updated UGC National Eligibility Test Syllabus. There are 82 subjects, including the new subject ‘Sindhi’. Follow the link for the updated syllabus.
- Download UGC NET Paper I Recommended Books: Once you know the syllabus, try and get your hands on the UGC NET 2020 study materials. Books like Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I by M. Gagan and Sajit Kumar, CBSE UGC NET/SET/JRF - Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude by KVS Madaan, CBSE UGC-NET: Teaching and Research Aptitude-JRF and Assistant Professor Exam Guide (for Paper-I) (CBSE UGC (NET) JRF & Asstt. Professor Exam) by Dr M.S. Ansari & RPH Editorial Board and UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude by Arihant Experts are highly sought-after. Click here to download the books for free.
- General Tips & Tricks for General Aptitude Paper: The General Aptitude Paper has 50 compulsory questions carrying 100 marks. Here are some useful UGC NET study tips for this particular paper.
- Study the important topics one by one. Begin with the teaching aptitude section.
- Go through the syllabus and assign deadlines as per your capabilities.
- Even if you find a topic difficult, don’t skip that. You need to practice more because each topic will, at least, carry 5 questions. Make sure your focus should be more on Teaching and Research Aptitude.
- Prepare quick notes and solve aptitude questions (easy and effective method to boost your memory)
- As soon as you are done with one section or topic, go for revision immediately. It will help you understand the topic thoroughly.
- Stuck in any particular topic? Seek professional help! Ask your friends, teacher or coaching faculties to solve the question.
- Never stop practising
Unless you have well-strategized preparation tips and tricks, cracking any entrance examination becomes a challenge. And preparation for UGC NET 2020 should be top-level. The best tips and tricks to crack the exam are given below.
- Stay up-to-date with UGC NET 2020 Syllabus: Have you gone through the updated UGC National Eligibility Test Syllabus. There are 82 subjects, including the new subject ‘Sindhi’. Follow the link for the updated syllabus.
- Download UGC NET Paper I Recommended Books: Once you know the syllabus, try and get your hands on the UGC NET 2020 study materials. Books like Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I by M. Gagan and Sajit Kumar, CBSE UGC NET/SET/JRF - Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude by KVS Madaan, CBSE UGC-NET: Teaching and Research Aptitude-JRF and Assistant Professor Exam Guide (for Paper-I) (CBSE UGC (NET) JRF & Asstt. Professor Exam) by Dr M.S. Ansari & RPH Editorial Board and UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude by Arihant Experts are highly sought-after. Click here to download the books for free.
- General Tips & Tricks for General Aptitude Paper: The General Aptitude Paper has 50 compulsory questions carrying 100 marks. Here are some useful UGC NET study tips for this particular paper.
- Study the important topics one by one. Begin with the teaching aptitude section.
- Go through the syllabus and assign deadlines as per your capabilities.
- Even if you find a topic difficult, don’t skip that. You need to practice more because each topic will, at least, carry 5 questions. Make sure your focus should be more on Teaching and Research Aptitude.
- Prepare quick notes and solve aptitude questions (easy and effective method to boost your memory)
- As soon as you are done with one section or topic, go for revision immediately. It will help you understand the topic thoroughly.
- Stuck in any particular topic? Seek professional help! Ask your friends, teacher or coaching faculties to solve the question.
- Never stop practising
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UGC NET Eligibility 2020
Eligibility criteria for candidates who are aspiring to apply for UGC NET 2020 are discussed below. Age Limit and Educational Qualifications are also discussed below.
Eligibility criteria for UGC NET are different for the scholars who:
Eligibility criteria for UGC NET are different for the scholars who:
- are in pursuit of their Mater's degree (in the final year).
- have finished their Master's degree.
Relaxation for the reserved category is also provided.
Educational Qualification
For Master's Degree holders
A candidate must have his/her Master's degree or an equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 55%, in subjects like Humanities and Social Sciences, Computer Science, etc, from a UGC recognized university/institution this is a basic eligibility criterion for UGC NET 2020.
Candidates possessing Post Graduation Diploma/or certificate awarded by Indian University/Institute or foreign degree/diploma/ certificate awarded by a foreign university/institute should be in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their Diploma/Degree/Certificate with Master's degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
For Master's Degree holders among Reserved categories
OBC-Non Creamy Layer/SC/ST/PWD categories candidates should have completed their Master’s degree or an equivalent program with a minimum aggregate of 50% aggregate marks to be eligible to apply for UGC NET 2020.
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For candidates in the final year of Master's Degree
Final year candidates for the Master's degree who have appeared or will appear for the qualifying exam for a Master’s degree or an equivalent program is eligible. This also includes candidates who are waiting for the results of their qualifying exams. However, such candidates will be considered eligible for admission only on a provisional basis, after clearance of their qualifying exams with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PWD). Candidates holding a Ph.D. degree and have completed their Master’s exam by 19th September 1991 are also eligible to apply for UGC NET 2020 with a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate marks (i.e. from 55 % to 50%).
- A candidate should choose a subject related to his Post Graduation if not a related subject.
- At any stage, if a candidate is found ineligible, his/her candidature will be canceled and will be subjected to legal action as well.
- UGC NET Syllabus remains unchanged taking past trends into considerations.
Age Limit for UGC NET 2020
Age limit to apply for UGC NET is as follows:
- Junior Research Fellowship: Candidates who are below 28 years of age, as on January 2020. A relaxation of 5 years is granted to candidates belonging to OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories as well as to women candidates. Note that the candidates who have prior experience in the domain of research are also eligible to avail a relaxation equivalent to the time spent on research in their respective subjects during post-graduation, with a maximum limit of 5 years. If they can provide a certificate in support of the same from respective authorities. There is an age relaxation of 3 years to candidates possessing an L.L.M degree.
- Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit as such for the assistant professor role. Candidates who have passed UGC JRF exams before 1989 are also exempted from appearing in UGC NET 2020. The candidate will be eligible to apply for assistant professor post if they have cleared SET/NET/SLET exams.
- Candidates with L.L.M. Degree will be permitted an upper age relaxation of 3 years.
- Candidates who have served in the armed forces will be provided with the benefit of relaxation of up to 5 years subject to the length of service in the armed forces up to June 1, 2020
Exemption from UGC NET
There are certain exemptions allowed for each category of people applying for UGC NET 2020.
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- Ph.D. Exemption from UGC NET: Candidates who have a Ph.D. degree, under UGC Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the minimum eligibility criteria of UGC NET/SLET/SET for the appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities, Colleges, and Institutions.
- NET/SLET/SET will be considered as a minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professors in Universities, Colleges, and Institutions.
- SET Candidates: Candidates who have passed States Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for eligibility of Assistant Professor, conducted before 1st June 2002, are exempted from taking this exam, they are eligible to apply for Assistant Professor anywhere in India.
- Exemption: Candidates who have cleared UGC/CSIR JRF Exam before 1989 are also exempted from appearing in UGC NET.
UGC NET Category-wise Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for general category candidates who are applying for the UGC NET 2020 exam are that they should have scored 55% aggregate in his/her Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree. Candidates applying for the Junior Research Fellowship must be equal to 28 years. There will be no upper age limit for the post of Lecturer/Assistant Professor.
- Age relaxation is also provisioned for candidates with experience of research (provided they have to obtain a certificate of the same to get the relaxation).
- Categorical relaxation in age will be allowed on the grounds of producing relevant certificates.
- Candidates will not get any age relaxation of more than 5 years either through one or multiple clauses.
- Certificates that will be considered as proof of age are the 10th standard mark sheet or passing certificate and DOB certificate.
UGC NET Eligibility Criteria (ST/SC/OBC/ PWD Category)
Eligibility criteria for ST/SC/OBC/ PWD category are that a candidate should have 50% aggregate in Master’s Degree. Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level exam has completed by September 19, 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result) will be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks i.e. from 55% to 50% for appearing in NET.
- A final year student of Master’s Degree or passed out a student whose result is still awaited is also eligible to apply for UGC NET Exam.
- However, such students will only be considered for admission for the Award of Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor when they have passed their Master’s Degree with required percentage criteria (As mentioned above).
General Eligibility for UGC NET 2020
Following are general eligibility criteria a candidate has to meet to apply for UGC NET:
- Requirements: Candidates will have to provide class 10 marks card & Birth Certificates for the age proof.
- Age relaxation: Age relaxation is provided for candidates with experience of research (provided they have to obtain a certificate of the same to get the relaxation). Relevant Category Certificates are required for Age Relaxation. Candidates will not get any age relaxation of more than 5 years either through one or multiple clauses. 5 years of Relaxation will be provided for Women candidates in SC/ST/PWD/OBC.
- Age limit: Candidates applying for JRF must have aged below or equal to 28 years. There will be no upper age limit for the post of Lecturer/Assistant Professor.
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Note:
- Previous criteria: Earlier qualifying criteria for UGC NET Exam involved qualifying top 15% of those candidates in each subject and category, who obtained minimum required marks in paper-I, paper-II & paper-III according to the category of candidates.
- Revised criteria: University Grants Commission had revised the procedure and criteria for qualifying candidates and as such it has been decided that 6% of total candidates who appear in the UGC-NET examination will be declared qualified as per UGC NET 2020 Exam Pattern.
- For Transgenders: Transgender candidates will be provided with the same relaxation in fee, age and qualifying criteria for NET (i.e JRF and Assistant Professor) as are available to SC/ST/PWD categories. The subject wise cutoffs for the transgender category will be lowest among those for SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL categories in the respective subject.
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Important FAQs Regarding UGC NET Exam
Q: How many times is UGC NET conducted in a year?
A: NTA UGC NET is conducted twice a year - June and December.
Q: For how many subjects is UGC NET exam conducted?
A: UGC NET is conducted for total 81 subjects.
Q: Is UGC NET conducted online?
A: Yes, ever since NTA has started conducting the exam, UGC NET is conducted in online mode as a computer-based test (CBT) only.
Q: What is the age limit to apply for UGC NET exam?
A: To apply for JRF, candidates should not be more than 30 years in age. There is no age limit to apply for the post of Assistant Professor.
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Q: How many papers does one need to clear in order to qualify the UGC NET exam?
A: One needs to pass both the papers (paper-I and II) in order to qualify the UGC NET exam.
Q: Is there any negative marking in UGC NET exam?
A: No, there is no negative marking in the exam. Candidates are awarded zero marks for an incorrect answer or a question left unanswered.
Q: What is the validity of UGC NET eligibility certificate?
A: There is no prescribed validity for UGC NET eligibility certificate received for the post of Assistant Professor. This means that UGC NET certificate for Assistant Professor is valid for lifetime. However, the JRF award letter is valid for a period of three years starting from the day of issue of the letter.
Q: Can I choose the post for which I want to take the exam?
A: Yes, you have the option of selecting the role (Assistant Professor/JRF/both) at the time of filling the application form.
Q: Is Aadhaar card mandatory to apply for the exam?
A: No, you can mention any identification number (PAN card, ration card, passport etc) at the time of filling the application form.
Q: What is the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for UGC NET exam?
A: You should score at least 55 per cent aggregate marks in your master's degree exams.
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Q: Who are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam?
A: Candidates who possess the below-mentioned qualification are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam:
- PhD degree holders
- Candidates who have cleared UGC/CSIR JRF exam before 1989
- Candidates who have cleared SET
Q: When will I get the admit card?
A: UGC NET admit card for June 2020 exam was earlier scheduled to be released on May 15. However, currently the date has been postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Q: How many candidates have registered for UGC NET December 2019 exam?
A: Total 10,34,872 candidates have registered for UGC NET December 2019 exam
Q: When will the results be declared?
A: UGC NET result 2020 is likely to be announced on the official website of the exam on July 5. However, the date is likely to be postponed.
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