NATIONAL ELIGIBILTY TEST(net):
National Eligibility Test:
☛ To determine eligibility for lectureship and for the award of Junior Research Fellowship, the National Educational Testing Bureau of University Grants
Commission (UGC) conducts National Eligibility Test for Indian candidates.
☛ ‘The National Eligibility Test is the gateway for the talented and eligible postgraduates to reach their dream of becoming an assistant professor or
research fellow in any reputed Indian University.’
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
☛ The conditions of eligibility for UGC NET 2018 is given below:
• Qualifying Examination: Master’s or equivalent degree from Universities/Institutions recognized by UGC.
• Subjects: The qualifying examination must be passed in subjects like Humanities (including languages) and Social Science,
Computer Science &Applications, Electronic Science etc.
• Minimum Marks: The percentage of marks required in qualifying examination is 55% (50% marks in case of SC/ST/OBC- NCL/PwD
categories).
• Appearing Candidates: Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Master’s degree (or equivalent) are also
eligible to apply.
• Relaxation: Relaxation of 5% marks in qualifying examination shall be given to Ph.D degree holders whose master’s level
examination had been completed by 19th September 1991.
UGC NET 2018 EXAM DATE:
☛ Candidates can check official dates of UGC NET 2018 exam from here:
December Session:
| Events |
Dates |
| Releasing of official notification |
7th July 2018 |
| Application form release |
1st September 2018 |
| Last date to submit application |
30th September 2018 |
| Admit card available |
19th November 2018 |
| Exam date |
9th – 23rd December 2018 |
| Result declaration |
10th January 2019 |
APPLICATION FEES:
☛ The application fee of UGC NET 2018 varies category-wise. Application fee, once paid, is not refundable or transferable under any circumstances. Fee details
are as follows:
Application Fees:
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General |
Rs. 1000/- |
| OBC-NCL |
Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/PwD/Transgender |
Rs. 500/- |
UGC NET EXAM PATTERN 2018:
☛ Candidates can check the UGC NET 2018 exam pattern which tells about the number of questions, marking scheme, type of questions, duration of the exam and other
details related to the exam.
• Papers: The test will consist of two papers.
• Exam Mode: Examination will be conducted in online mode.
• Number of Questions: Total 150 questions will be asked in NET which are divided into 2 papers. Paper-I will have 50 questions and Paper-II
will have 100 questions. All questions are compulsory to attempt.
• Type of Questions: All the papers will have objective type questions.
• Subjects: The Paper-I consists of General Aptitude Questions and the Paper-II contains questions related to the subject selected by candidates.
• Medium of Paper: Candidate can choose the paper medium either Hindi or English. Choice for paper medium can be exercised at the time of filling the
form.
• Exam Duration: Paper-1 will be of 1 hour while Paper-II will be of 2 hours.
• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will carry 2 marks.
• Negative Marking: CBSE is not following negative marking scheme in UGC NET.
☛ For further details click on nta.ac.in
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