UGC NET/JRF: Free Study Material, Strategy & Topicwise Answerkey

Here is the PDF material for the preparation of the NTA UGC NET/JRF examination. This exam is conducted twice a year for junior research fellows (JRF) and

What is UGC NET/JRF Exam?

Each year, twice UGC conducts the exams of JRF/NET. It’s an eligibility test for those who want to become1. Junior research fellows (= can do research with monthly stipend? 25,000/- per month approx.)2. Assistant professors (=can do job with starting salary? 76,000 per month approx.)

however certain universities require both NET certificate as well as Ph.D. completion for an appointment)

Who can apply?

Those who completed or soon to complete Masters (Post graduation) with minimum:-55% for unreserved category-50% for SC, ST, OBC and PH

UGC NET Age Limit:

For JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) -

Age Limit — The candidate should not be more than 30 years of age. However, for the May 2021 exam, the JRF age limit has been increased to 31 years.

For Assistant Professor -

-No upper age limit to apply for the post of Assistant professor.Relaxation in the Upper Age Limit -

Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) will be given relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit.

The candidates with an LL.M degree will be given 3 years of age relaxation in the JRF Exam.

Candidates who have research experience will also be given proper relaxation in the age limit.

UGC NET Application Form Fees -

Category | Application Fee

GENERAL |? 1000/-

OBC (Non- Creamy Layer) |? 500/-

SC/ST/PWD/Transgender |? 250/-

The application fee can be paid both online as well as offline. Applicants can submit their application fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. They can also deposit their application fee offline through the Bank E-challan generated online. They should pay in cash to the Canara/Syndicate/ICICI Bank.

Documents Required to fill UGC NET 2021 Application Form -

There are necessary documents that the candidates need to provide while filling the application form as proof of their eligibility for the examination. The list of such documents is given below:

Marksheet of last semester/Degree certificate for certifying the qualification.Copy of Board’s certificate to verify the candidate’s name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, and Date of Birth (DOB).Caste Certificate (if applicable)PwD CertificateAadhaar CardValid Id proof (Bank details/Voter Id/Passport/Ration card/PAN card or any Government Id)Scanned Photograph and SignatureEWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificate if belong to that category.

UGC NET 2021 Admit Card (June Session)

The NTA UGC NET 2021 admit card will be released online on the official website on 15th April 2021. Candidates can download it using their application number and password. Take a printout of the same for future use. It has to be produced at the exam centre with valid ID proof (mandatory). The exam is conducted in two sessions throughout the year- June and December, respectively. For which the hall tickets will be released separately.

Steps to download the UGC NET Admit Card:

Candidates who have successfully registered for the UGC NET exam can download the admit card through these steps:

-Go to the official National Testing Agency website - https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in.- Click on the link to download admit card on the home-page.- Log-in with your Application number and password. If you have forgotten your log-in details, recover them through your registered email id or SMS.-Your e-admit card will appear on the screen.-Download it and take a print out for future reference.-Please note that NTA doesn’t send hard copy of the UGC NET hall ticket to candidates under any circumstances. It can only be downloaded from the official website through online mode.

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