What is UGC NET?
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national level exam conducted in order to select candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. Till June 2018, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted NET on behalf of UGC. However, from December 2018 onwards National Testing Agency (NTA) started conducting the UGC NET exam.
National Testing Agency has been established by the Government of India as a premier and autonomous organisation to conduct entrance exams for admission/ fellowship in higher educational institutions. The agency has been given the responsibility to conduct popular exams like UGC NET, JEE Main, NEET, CMAT, and GPAT.
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UGC NET 2019 Highlights
Exam Name
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UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) 2019
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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) and Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges
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Registered Candidates
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10,34,869
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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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Important UGC NET 2019 Dates
Check important dates for UGC NET 2019 exam below:
UGC NET Events
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UGC NET Exam Dates 2019
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Salient Features
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Application form releases
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September 9
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UGC NET application form released on September 9.
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Application process closes
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October 9
| The application process closed on October 9. |
Admit card
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November 10
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UGC NET admit card will be released on the official website on November 10.
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UGC NET exam
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December 2 - 6
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UGC NET 2019 exam will be conducted by NTA from December 2-6.
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Result
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December 31
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UGC NET result will be released on the official website on December 31.
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Important UGC NET 2020 Dates
Check important dates for UGC NET 2020 exam below:
UGC NET Events
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UGC NET Exam Dates 2020
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Salient Features
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Application form releases
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March 16
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UGC NET 2020 application form wil be released on March 16.
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Application process ends
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April 16
| The online application process will be closed on April 16. |
Admit card
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May 15
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UGC NET 2020 admit card will be released on May 15.
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UGC NET exam
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June 15 - 20
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UGC NET 2020 exam will be held at different test centres across India from July 15-20.
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Result
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July 5
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UGC NET 2020 result will be announced on the official website on July 5.
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UGC NET Eligibility 2019
The basic criteria that candidates must fulfill to meet UGC NET eligibility 2019 are:
- Candidates should secure at least 55 per cent aggregate marks in post-graduation
- Candidates should not be more than 30 years in age in order to be eligible for JRF
- There is no age restriction to apply for the post of Assistant Professor
- A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates
- A relaxation of five years in age criteria is given to reserved category candidates
- Candidates who have cleared State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2002 are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam
Check complete UGC NET eligibility criteria.
Want to get complete details about UGC NET exam? Download UGC NET 2019 information brochure here.
Download HereWhat’s new in UGC NET 2019 Exam?
With the launch of NTA, some changes have been introduced in the teacher eligibility test as mentioned below:
- UGC NET 2019 application fee has been increased for all categories of students
- UGC NET syllabus has been updated for all subjects
- UGC NET exam for both the papers is conducted in a single three hour duration. Check UGC NET exam pattern
- Till 2017, UGC NET was conducted as a pen-and-paper based test. However, now the exam is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) only
UGC NET Selection Process
UGC NET selection process includes the following steps:
- UGC NET application form: For UGC NET registrations, candidates can fill the application form in online mode on the official website of the exam
- UGC NET admit card: After successful registrations, candidates can download their UGC NET admit card by logging in to their registered accounts
- UGC NET exam: Next, candidates need to appear for UGC NET exam. UGC NET is a computer-based test that consists of two papers - I and II. Both the papers contain objective-type questions that candidates need to complete in a duration of three hours.
- UGC NET result: NTA declares UGC NET result on its official website as per the prescribed schedule. The result contains the roll number and status (qualified for Assistant Professor only or both JRF and Assistant Professor) of candidates qualifying the National Eligibility Test.
Exam Day Guidelines
National Testing Agency has issued an advisory stating some guidelines for UGC NET 2019 aspirants. All candidates are recommended to read the advisory and instructions mentioned on the admit card carefully. Candidates can also go through instructions given below for better clarity.
What to carry on exam day?
UGC NET 2019 is a computer-based test and candidates are given a pen/ pencil and blank sheets for rough work. However, candidates are still advised to carry a pen/ pencil to the exam centre to avoid any last minute hassle.
What NOT to carry on exam day?
- UGC NET aspirants are not allowed to carry any instrument, metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices to the exam hall. It may be noted that there might also not be any provision for safe keeping of candidates’ valuables. Things that are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall include:
Any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material)
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Handbag/ Purse
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Geometry/ Pencil box
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Eatables and Water (loose or packed)
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Mobile Phone/ Ear Phone/ Microphone/ Pager
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Watch
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Calculator
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DocuPen
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Slide Rules
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Log Tables
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Camera
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Tape Recorder
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- Diabetic students are allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets, fruit and transparent water bottle to the exam hall. However, such candidates are not allowed to carry any packed food like chocolates, candy and sandwich.
Documents required
Documents that candidates need to carry at UGC NET exam centre are:
- Admit card: Candidates need to carry a clear printout (preferably coloured printout on A4 size paper) of the downloaded UGC NET admit card from NTA website
- Passport size photo: Candidates need to carry one passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the application form) that is pasted on the attendance sheet at the exam centre
- ID proof: Candidates need to carry a valid and original photo ID proof such as PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID card/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ E- Aadhaar/ Ration Card to the test centre. The official website informs, “ID cards issued by schools/ colleges/ universities/ coaching centres, Aadhar enrollment receipt without Aadhar number and photocopies or images stored in mobile phones etc is NOT accepted.”
- PwD certificate: Candidates who wish to claim relaxation under PwD category must carry their PwD certificate issued by the competent authority
Do's and Don'ts for UGC NET Exam 2019
Some do's and don'ts that candidates should keep in mind for UGC NET exam are:
Do’s
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Don’ts
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Read the instructions on the admit card carefully.
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Do not indulge in any unfair practice at the exam centre. All exam centres are under CCTV surveillance and equipped with jammers.
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Visit the exam centre a day before the exam to make yourself familiar with the location and means of reaching at the venue.
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Do not forget to carry NET admit card and other documents to the exam centre.
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Reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Candidates reporting beyond the gate closing time of centre will not be allowed to enter exam hall.
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Do not carry mobiles, watches or any other gadget to exam centre.
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Remember to return the rough sheet and admit card to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall.
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Do not carry any eatables or water inside the exam hall.
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Enter all required details in the attendance sheet in legible handwriting and ensure that left hand thumb Impression is clear and not smudged.
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UGC NET Preparation Tips by Toppers
Go through topper interviews of last two years [2018 and 2019 (June)] for UGC NET preparation:
UGC NET Toppers
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Preparation Strategy and How They Cracked It
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Subject: Political Science
Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor
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Subject: History
Qualified for Assistant Professor
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Subject: Geography
Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor
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Subject: History
Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor
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Subject: Forensic Science
Qualified for Assistant Professor
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Subject: Psychology
Qualified for Assistant Professor
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Subject: Commerce
Qualified for Assistant Professor
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UGC NET June 2019 paper-I analysis: Paper-I of UGC NET June 2019 exam was of easy to moderate difficulty level. There were no changes in the exam pattern as compared to previous year's paper. Check the complete UGC NET paper-I analysis
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