UGC NET Exam
UGC NET Exam is a “National Eligibility Test” (NET) conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of National Educational Testing Bureau of University Grants Commission (UGC). This test is taken to establish the eligibility of the candidate of Indian nationality, for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) award and lectureship. This exam has be designed to attain a level of minimum standards in the field of research and the profession of teaching.
When:
Next UGC NET Exam will be conducted in July and December month every year. More than 5 lakhs students appear for UGC NET Exam.
Check: Paper 1 – Last 12 Years Question Papers with Answers
Scope & Career Prospects:
This exam is the first step to take towards a career in the field of lectureship and prospects in research.
- Eligibility for lectureship – All candidates of Indian nationality who qualify the NET, become eligible to apply for lectureship in all Indian institutes/colleges/universities.
- Qualifying UGC NET Exam does not guarantee a placement, but is more of a requirement to apply for a job in lectureship.
- A lecturer’s job description mainly includes imparting theoretical knowledge to their students in the subject/field of their expertise. UGC Regulations 2016 : Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.PHIL./PH.D Degrees
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – The candidates qualifying the JRF exam of UGC NET also become eligible to undertake lectureship, and in addition they also become eligible to receive fellowships under different schemes. This is subject to the condition that the candidate has found himself a post in IITs, universities or other national level organisations. This award stays valid for a time period of two years from the date of issuance of the award letter. UGC Regulations 2016 : Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff [4th Amendment]
- Other Prospects – Apart from lectureship, other career prospects for the qualifying candidates are
- Research Scholar,
- Professor,
- Assistant Professor,
- Reader,
- Head of Department and etc.,
Check: Paper 1 – 6,000 Practice Questions & Answers
Career growth after this exam, highly depends on the qualifications and the individual ability in different fields of education, of the candidates.
A number of states in our country also conduct a similar test known as SLET (State Lecturer Eligibility Test), for recruitment in lectureship in those states.
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When will the e certificate of june 2014 upload
i have already collected my ecertificate since last year bro.Check it
Are M.E computer Science Engineering candidates eligible for UGC NET?
M.E/ M Tech in CSE candidates are eligible forUGC NET….. subject code 83
UGC NET select near about only 60 candidates from all over India for Tourism adm. and mgmt . States r not include Tourism as SET/SLET Subject. How can its fulfilling requirements of Tourism professors demands for betterment of Indian Tourism that is a dream of @narendramodi.
I have qualified UGC NET in MANAGEMENT JUN 2011. But I don’t find a job yet.. please consider it..
When will the ugc upload e certificate of net july 2016
You will need to wait for some more time. We will keep you informed when UGC release the eCertificates and JRF Letters. wish you success
Sir I have completed my pg in english literature in 2013. Now I want to do net in this subject. In this regard I want your good self to help/ suggest me. What is the procedure, tips, and how can I crack this examination in a single attempt. Also , send me last 10 years solved question papers for all three papers
When next UGCnet exam will be held…in 2017..pls inform me