University Grants Commission conducts the National Eligibility test for Junior research fellowship [ J.R.F. ] and Assistant Professor [ A.P. ] post. Candidates while filling the form have to indicate their preference for the position [ J.R.F. / A.P. / both ]
The exam is conducted twice a year in June/July and December/January.
The NET exam is conducted in 84 subjects and Engineering graduation or post graduation isn't included in this.
Other topics and suitable links:
| Topic |
Link |
| English | link |
| Numerical aptitude | link |
| Data interpretation | link |
| Comprehension | link |
| Administration and Environment | link 1 Link2 |
Subject Specific:
The questions are MCQ's with no negative marking for wrong answers. The basic material for study can be seen from below links. However the level of questions is of post graduate nature and hence the below material can't be the only source of information.
| Subject |
Link |
| Indian Culture | link |
| History | link |
| Public Administration | link link |
| Geography | link |
| Political Science | link link |
| Economy | link |
| Content |
Link |
| Question papers and Answer keys | Link |
| Syllabus | Link |
University Grants Commission conducts the National Eligibility test for Junior research fellowship [ J.R.F. ] and Assistant Professor [ A.P. ] post. Candidates while filling the form have to indicate their preference for the position [ J.R.F. / A.P. / both ]
The exam is conducted twice a year in June/July and December/January.
The NET exam is conducted in 84 subjects and Engineering graduation or post graduation isn't included in this.
| Paper |
Marks |
Number of Question |
Duration |
| I | 100 | 60 out of which 50 question to be attempted |
1 hour 15 min |
| II | 100 | 50 compulsory questions | 1 hour 15 min |
| III | 150 | 75 compulsory questions | 2 hours 30 mins |
Paper I: Teaching and research aptitude
Paper II: Subject specific
Paper III: Subject specific
| Category |
Paper I |
Paper II |
Paper III |
| General | 40% | 40% | 50% |
| OBC/SC/ST/PWD | 35% | 35% | 40% |
A merit list will be prepared of those who have obtained minimum marks as above. Then the top 15% of those shall be eligible for Assistant Professors.
A separate merit list is there for JRF.
| No. |
Subject Name |
Syllabus |
| 1 | General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude (Paper -I) |
link |
| 2 | Political Science | link |
| 3 | Public administration | link |
| 4 | History | link |
| 5 | Geography | link |
| 6 | Indian Culture | link |
| 7 | Economics | link |
A candidate selected as JRF can be accepted by Institutions to work as a research candidate. He is also eligible to become a Assistant Professor. UGC fellowship is provided to JRF's if they find placement in any institution. The validity of JRF Award is 2 years within declaration of result.
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY: