Important Dates

Important UGC NET 2020 Exam Dates 

UGC NET exam dates 2020 have been announced by NTA. Check important UGC NET 2020 dates below:

• UGC NET notification: Official UGC NET notification 2020 along with the detailed information brochure for June 2020 exam was released on March 16
• UGC NET application form: UGC NET June 2020 application form was released on March 16. Earlier, candidates had to apply online for UGC NET on the official website of the exam till April 16. Now, the date has been extended to May 16.
• UGC NET admit card: UGC NET 2020 admit card was to be released by NTA on the official website of the exam on May 15. However, the date has been postponed. Candidates can download their UGC NET admit card by logging into their registered accounts
• UGC NET exam: UGC NET 2020 exam will be held from June 15-20. Check UGC NET exam pattern
• UGC NET answer key: UGC NET provisional answer key will be released tentatively in June end. The final answer key is expected to be out along with the result in July first week

• UGC NET result: UGC NET 2020 result will be announced on the official website of the exam by July 5

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Latest Update: UGC NET 2020 application date extended; exam to be postponed too due to COVID-19

16 Mar '20 - 16 May '20	Online Applications (June 2020 session)
May '20	Application correction window (June 2020 session) TENTATIVE
May '20	Last date of successful transaction of application fee TENTATIVE
May '20	Admit card download (June 2020 session) TENTATIVE
Jun '20	UGC NET exam (June 2020 session) TENTATIVE
5 Jul '20	Result declaration (June 2020 session)

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ABOUT UGC NET EXAM ...................

The National Eligibility Test (NET), also known as UGC NET or NTA-UGC-NET, is the test for determining the eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) award in Indian universities and colleges. UGC NET is considered as one of the toughest exams in India, with success ratio of merely 6%. Previously, the passing ratio was around 3% - 4%. Assistant Professors in private colleges may or may not be NET qualified but NET qualification is mandatory for universities & government colleges. The Assistant Professor in universities & government colleges is governed under 7th pay Commission with entry pay of ₹ 57,700 excluding HRA, DA and other allowances making it one of the highest paying government job with 3% of annual increment. According to recent report of National Testing Agency(NTA), total 10,34,872 candidates have applied for December 2019 examination, covering 81 subjects, across 700 centres in 219 cities.

Until July 2018, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the UGC NET exam but from December 2018 onwards, NTA is conducting the UGC National Eligibility Test. As per the press-release by Indian Government, the exam would be conducted twice a year June month and December month, and it will be conducted in an online mode instead of offline mode.
UGC NET Question Papers are very helpful for candidates who are preparing for UGC NET as they give a complete picture of UGC NET Exam pattern and the type of question. These Question paper are very helpful in order to crack the exam by solving these question papers, candidates can get an exact idea about the difficulty level of the exam. Sometimes the same sort of question could be asked again at that time the paper solving technique could be beneficial to the candidate.

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.
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. 
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 june 2020 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.