What is ugc-net and this exam stands for??
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UGC NET stands for University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test. The exam will be conducted by NTA to determine the eligibility of candidates as Assistant Professor and awarding Junior Research Fellowship Programme (JRF). Qualifying UGC NET depends on the performance of candidates in two papers in aggregate. Candidates appearing for UGC NET 2018 exclusively for Assistant Professor will not be considered for JRF.
UGC NET is an entrance exam which is conducted to examine the ability of candidates for holding the position of lecturer or researcher at India’s reputed universities.
From Dec 2018, NET exam is organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
To apply for the candidates should have minimum 55% aggregate marks in post-graduation or aspirants who are in their qualifying years of masters can also appear.
TheUGC NET is conducted for two purposes i.e. Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship. For JRF your age must not be more than 30 years on the other hand for Assistant Professor, there is no age criteria.
This exam is conducted in approx 84 subjects. NET exam has two papers i.e. Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is same for all the subjects which consists questions based on Reasoning Ability, Comprehension Reading, Mental Ability, and General Awareness etc . Where as Paper 2 has the subject based questions.
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UGC NET is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Assistant Professor Both in Indian Universities and Colleges.
The candidates who qualify for the award of Junior Research Fellowship are eligible to pursue research in the subject of their post-graduation or in a related subject and are also eligible for Assistant Professor.
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