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: