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The National Eligibility Test (NET) also known as UGC NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the posts of an Assistant professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) every year. Initially, the test was conducted by CBSE, but from 2018, the National Test Agency (NTA) conducts the NET on behalf of the UGC.

For the candidates who are applying for JRF, the upper age limit is 30 years while there is no age limit for the post of Assistant Professor. The UGC NET exam includes two papers for both JRF and AF posts.

UGC NET Paper 1 is compulsory for all the candidates while the candidates need to choose the subject of Paper 2. The final merit list will be published based on the scores in both papers.

Latest Notification

Official notification has been released for UGC NET 2022. Registration and application for the exam has started from April 30, 2022. The last date to apply is May 20, 2022.

The UGC NET official notification includes all the necessary details about the exam. The candidates are advised to go through the notification thoroughly in order to not miss any detail.

Registration

The UGC NET Application Form has been released through online mode. Filling up of application forms has started from April 30, 2022. The last date of submission is May 20, 2022.

Candidates have to fill in the details in the same way as filling in their 10th mark sheet.

How to Apply for UGC NET 2022?

Candidates must strictly follow the instructions given in the brochure and carefully fill in the application forms. The complete details and guidelines of the UGC NET Application Process are given below:

Visit the official website of UGC NET.
Click on Apply online to register.
Enter the personal details, valid email ID, and mobile number.
On successful registration, an application number will be sent on the registered email ID and mobile number.
Login again and select the preferred subject, position, and preferred exam centre.
Upload the scanned copies of the photograph and signature in the specified format.
Pay the application fee using online payment methods such as Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking.
Submit the application fees.
Take a printout of the application form and fee receipt for future references.

Syllabus

The first step to prepare for the UGC NET Exam is to thoroughly know the syllabus. Paper I is a common paper for all examinees, while Paper-II shall be based on the choice of the subject made by the candidate. A detailed syllabus of UGC NET 2022 is given below.

UGC NET Syllabus:

UGC NET Paper 2 consists of subjects that are helpful in analyzing the candidates’ teaching and research ability along with general awareness in teaching and learning in the higher education system. The syllabus for Paper I is given below:

Units	Syllabus
Unit I: Teaching Aptitude	Teaching Learner’s Characteristics Factors Affecting Teaching Methods of Teaching in Institutions of Higher Education Teaching Support system Evaluation Systems
Unit II: Research Aptitude	Research Methods of Research Thesis and Article Writing Application of ICT in Research Research Ethics
Unit III: Comprehension	Passage of Text with questions
Unit IV: Communication	Communication Effective Communication Barriers to Effective Communication Mass Media and Society
Unit V: Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude	Types of Reasoning Number Series, Letter Series, Codes and Relationships Mathematical Aptitude (Fraction, Time & Distance, Ratio, Proportion and Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest and Discounting, Averages etc.)
Unit VI: Logical Reasoning	Understanding Structure of Arguments Evaluating and Distinguishing Deductive and Inductive Reasoning Analogies Venn Diagram Indian Logic Pramanas Structure and Kinds of Anumana
Unit VII: Data Interpretation	Sources, Acquisition, and Classification of Data Quantitative and Qualitative Data Graphical Representations (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart and Line-chart) and Mapping of Data. Data Interpretation Data and Governance
Unit VIII: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	ICT General Abbreviations and Terminology Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio, and Video Conferencing Digital Initiative in Higher Education and Learning ICT and Governance
Unit IX: People, development and Environment	Development and Environment Human and Environment Interaction Environmental Issues Natural and Energy Resources Impacts of Pollutants on Human Health Natural Hazards and Disasters Environmental protection Act of 1986, National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance.
Unit X: Higher Education System	Institutions of Higher Learning in Ancient India Evolution of Higher Learning and Research in Post Independence India Oriental, Conventional, and Non-Conventional Learning Programmes in India Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based Education Value Education Environmental Education Policies, Governance, and Administration

Eligibility Criteria

The most important step before applying for an examination is to check its eligibility criteria. Below are the eligibility criteria for UGC NET in detail. The candidates must go through the educational, age, and nationality qualifications before applying for the exam.

UGC NET 2022 Eligibility: Nationality

The UGC NET Exam is conducted only for Indian nationals. The aim is to select the best candidates for posts of Assistant professors and Junior Research Fellowships or JRFS among Indian nationals for various Indian universities, colleges, and institutes.

UGC NET Age Limits and Relaxation

Applying candidates must follow the age criteria of UGC NET 2022 as declared by the official notification. The age criteria are given below:

There is no maximum age limit for the post of Assistant Professor.
Candidates applying for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) must not be more than 31 years.
There is no particular age limit for Lecturership.
Age relaxation is provided to the reserved category candidates as per the Government of India norms to apply for UGC NET JRF:

Category	UGC NET Age Limit
SC/ST, OBC/Women/PwD/ Transgender	5 years (Up to the age of 36 Years)
Candidates having research experience	Maximum 5 years spent on research
Candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree	3 years
Candidates who have served in the armed forces	5 years

UGC NET Educational Qualifications

The educational qualification is the most important criterion of eligibility. Given below are the details of the eligibility criteria instructed by UGC NET:

Qualification: Applying candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized board or university.
Appearing Candidates: Those candidates appearing in their final examinations, completing their postgraduation or awaiting results can also apply for the exam.
Marks: A minimum of 55% aggregate marks should be scored by General candidates, Relaxation of 5% is allowed for reserved candidates (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD/ Transgender, and others)

Application Fee

Candidates have to pay an application fee to complete their application procedure. The application fees of UGC NET 2022 for different categories of candidates are given in the table below:

Category	Application Fees (INR)
Unreserved / General Candidates	INR 1,000
General- EWS / OBC – NCL Candidates	INR 500
SC / ST /Transgender Candidates	INR 250

Exam Pattern

The UGC NET is conducted in two parts through online CBT mode. Candidates need to clear both the papers of the exam to crack it. UGC NET Exam is a computer-based test having multiple-choice questions.

The exam includes two papers. UGC NET Paper 1 is compulsory for all the candidates while the candidates need to choose the subject of Paper 2. Some of the important details about the UGC NET Exam are:

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Online Mode (Computer Based Test or CBT)
Language of Exam	English or Hindi (as per candidate’s selection)
Type of Questions	Objective Type (MCQs)
Number of Questions	150
Number of Papers	2
Division of Marks	Paper I – 100 Marks Paper II – 200 Marks
Total Weightage	300 Marks (2-mark per question)
Marking Pattern	2 marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking Criteria	None
Duration of Exam	3 Hours

The UGC NET Exam Pattern 2022 is tabulated below:

Paper	Marks	Number of Questions
Paper-I	100	50
Paper-II	200	100
Total	300 Marks	150 Questions

Eligibilty Criteria