University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET).

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University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET).

  • Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions.
  • Established in 2009 (replaced by NTA in 2018), held twice yearly (June/December).
  • Official site: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

Syllabus and Subjects

  • Paper 1: Teaching aptitude, research, comprehension, etc.—full list on NTA site.
  • Paper 2: 84 subjects (e.g., Management, Commerce).
  • Download PDF: ugcnet.nta.ac.in/syllabus.

Important Dates

For June 2026 cycle: Notification March 2026, applications March-April, exam June 15-25. Results July 2026; certificate verification August..

EventTentative Date
NotificationMarch 15, 2026
Application DeadlineApril 15, 2026
Admit CardJune 10, 2026
Exam DatesJune 15-25, 2026
ResultsJuly 15, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum age 21 years
  • (no upper limit for Assistant Professorship; 31 for JRF with relaxations).
  • Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
  • Indian nationals only; no attempt limit.

Application Process

  • Online only via NTA portal.
  • Fee:
  • ₹1150 (General),
  • ₹600 (OBC),
  • ₹325 (SC/ST/PwD).
  • Register with email/mobile.
  • Fill form, select subjects.
  • Upload photo/signature (10-200KB JPG).
  • Pay online;
  • correction window May 1-3.
  • Helpdesk: 011-40759000 or ugcnet@nta.ac.in.

Computer Based Test (CBT), 3 hours. Total 300 marks. No negative marking.

SectionQuestionsMarksTime Allotted
Paper 1 (Teaching/Researc5010060 minutes
Paper 2 (Subject-specific)100200120 minutes

No negative marking; bilingual (English/Hindi except languages).

No Negative Marking

1 marks each. No negative marking.

Answer Key, Result, and Cutoff

Provisional key released post-exam; objections within 2 days (₹200/question). Results as percentile/score; validity 3 years (JRF lifetime).

General206
OBC192
SC174

General200
OBC186
SC170
  • Admit card: Download from portal using app number/DOB.
  • Report 1 hour early;
  • centers in 80+ cities.
  • Allowed: Admit card, photo ID, transparent water bottle.
    Prohibited: Electronics, notes.

Selection Process and Counseling

  • Single exam qualifies both JRF/Assistant Professor; top 6% get eligibility.
  • No counseling—certificates auto-issued via email.
  • 27% OBC, 15% SC, 7.5% ST reservation.

Previous Year Analysis

  • 2025 paper moderate; Paper 1 higher aptitude focus.
  • Download PYQs: NTA archives (2018-2025).
  • Toppers emphasize mocks (e.g., 98%ile via 100+ tests).

6-month plan: 2 months syllabus coverage, 2 months mocks, 2 months revision.

  • Paper 1: Focus reasoning/math (20% weight).
  • Daily 6-8 hours; use Testbook/Gradeup apps for 50+ mocks.
  • Avoid over-reading—prioritize PYQs.

A: Yes, pursuing final year Master’s eligible.

A: JRF higher by ~20 marks.

A: Once per cycle.