1) Job Details:
- Job Posting: UGC NET June 2024
- Position: Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Assistant Professor
- Location: Nationwide, India
- Application Deadline: 10-05-2024
- Job Type: Academic Qualification Test
Company Description:
- The National Testing Agency (NTA) oversees various academic and competitive examinations in India, ensuring standardized testing practices.
Job Description:
- UGC NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship and for lectureship in Indian universities and colleges.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- For Qualifiers: To pursue research in their respective subject areas or take up teaching positions as Assistant Professors in various Indian universities and colleges.
The National Testing Agency will hold the UGC National Eligibility Test for June 2024 Session for 82 subjects, which are as follows.
| Code | Subject |
| 01 | Economics |
| 02 | Political Science |
| 03 | Philosophy |
| 04 | Psychology |
| 05 | Sociology |
| 06 | History |
| 07 | Anthropology |
| 08 | Commerce |
| 09 | Education |
| 10 | Social Work |
| 11 | Defense and Strategic Studies |
| 12 | Home Science |
| 13 | Public Administration |
| 14 | Population Studies |
| 15 | Music |
| 16 | Management |
| 17 | Maithili |
| 18 | Bengali |
| 19 | Hindi |
| 20 | Kannada |
| 21 | Malayalam |
| 22 | Odia |
| 23 | Punjabi |
| 24 | Sanskrit |
| 25 | Tamil |
| 26 | Telugu |
| 27 | Urdu |
| 28 | Arabic |
| 29 | English |
| 30 | Linguistics |
| 31 | Chinese |
| 32 | Dogri |
| 33 | Nepali |
| 34 | Manipuri |
| 35 | Assamese |
| 36 | Gujarati |
| 37 | Marathi |
| 38 | French |
| 39 | Spanish |
| 40 | Russian |
| 41 | Persian |
| 42 | Rajasthani |
| 43 | German |
| 44 | Japanese |
| 45 | Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non Formal Education |
| 46 | Physical Education |
| 47 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies |
| 48 | Indian Culture |
| 49 | Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management |
| 50 | Law |
| 51 | Library and Information Science |
| 52 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies |
| 53 | Comparative Study of Religions |
| 54 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 55 | Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre |
| 56 | Museology & Conservation |
| 57 | Archaeology |
| 58 | Criminology |
| 59 | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature |
| 60 | Folk Literature |
| 61 | Comparative Literature |
| 62 | Sanskrit Traditional Subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotisha/Navya Vyakarna/Vyakarna/Mimansa/Navya Nyaya/Sankhya Yoga/Tulanatmaka Darsana/Shukla Yajurveda/Madhva Vedanta/Dharmasastra/Sahitya/Puranotihasa/Agama) |
| 63 | Women Studies |
| 64 | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture/Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) |
| 65 | Geography |
| 66 | Social Medicine & Community Health |
| 67 | Forensic Science |
| 68 | Pali |
| 69 | Kashmiri |
| 70 | Konkani |
| 71 | Computer Science and Applications |
| 72 | Electronic Science |
| 73 | Environmental Sciences |
| 74 | International and Area Studies |
| 75 | Prakrit |
| 76 | Human Rights and Duties |
| 77 | Tourism Administration and Management |
| 78 | Bodo |
| 79 | Santali |
| 80 | Yoga |
| 81 | Sindhi |
Vacancy Details:
- Total Vacancies: Not applicable as UGC NET determines eligibility, not specific job roles.
Eligibility Criteria:
| Criteria | Detail |
| Educational Qualification | Master’s degree or equivalent in the subject chosen for the test with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender candidates) |
| Age Limit for JRF | Not more than 31 years as of the first day of the month in which the examination is concluded (Age relaxation applies for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories as per government norms) |
| Age Limit for Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Reservation Policy | Reservation for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender as per the Government of India rules |
| Attempt Limit | No limit on the number of attempts for appearing in the UGC NET; however, the age limit for JRF applies |
Important Dates:
- Notification Release Date: 20-04-2024
- Application Start Date: 20-04-2024
- Last Date to Apply: 10-05-2024
- Exam Date: Tentatively in June 2024
Application Process:
- Applications must be submitted online through the official NTA UGC NET portal.
Important Documents Required:
- Educational certificates, category certificate, and other relevant documents specified in the application procedure.
Application Fee Structure:
- General/Unreserved: Rs. 1100/-
- OBC-NCL/EWS: Rs. 550/-
- SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: Rs. 275/-
Useful Links and Resources:
- UGC NET Notification (https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/webinfo/File/GetFile?FileId=1&LangId=P)
- Apply Online (https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/webinfo/Page/Page?PageId=1&LangId=P)
Contact and Support Information:
- Contact Details: Provided on the official NTA UGC NET website under the contact us section for specific queries related to application or examination.
The UGC NET exam is conducted in two papers: Paper-I and Paper-II. Here's a detailed explanation of each:
Paper-I: General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude
Objective: Paper-I assesses the teaching and research aptitude of candidates. It aims to evaluate the candidates' reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness.
Content: This paper consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 2 marks, covering various topics such as teaching aptitude, research aptitude, comprehension, communication, mathematical reasoning and aptitude, logical reasoning, data interpretation, information and communication technology (ICT), people and environment, and higher education system.
Duration: The duration of Paper-I is 1 hour (60 minutes).
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Paper-II: Subject-specific Paper
Objective: Paper-II assesses the candidates' subject-specific knowledge and expertise. Candidates are required to choose one subject from the list of available subjects and answer questions related to that subject.
Content: Paper-II consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the selected subject. The number of questions and the difficulty level vary depending on the subject chosen by the candidate. The questions in Paper-II are designed to assess the candidates' in-depth understanding of the chosen subject.
Duration: The duration of Paper-II varies depending on the subject chosen by the candidate. Generally, Paper-II lasts for 2 hours (120 minutes).
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Overall Result Interpretation:
To qualify for the UGC NET exam, candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks in both Paper-I and Paper-II. The final result is based on the cumulative performance in both papers. The cutoff marks for each paper and the overall qualifying criteria are determined by the National Testing Agency (NTA) based on factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the questions, and the reservation policy.
Candidates who meet the cutoff criteria are considered qualified for the UGC NET exam and are eligible for Assistant Professorship or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) depending on their performance and eligibility criteria set by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Benefits:
- Qualifying UGC NET opens numerous academic opportunities including prestigious JRF positions and professorships in recognized universities.
Additional Information:
- Detailed instructions regarding the syllabus, pattern of the test, and other relevant guidelines are provided in the official notification.
