NTA UGC NET

Eligibility
Who can apply?
Categories Minimum Marks in Master’s Degree (without rounding off)

General Category

55%

Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/persons with disability (PwD) category

50%

Transgender Category

50%

Ph.D.degree holders whose Master’s level examination have been completed by 19th September 1991

50%

Final year students can also apply

Age Limit
Applied for Age Limit

Assistant Professor

No Age Limit

JRF

50%

Relaxations
Categories Age Relaxations

OBC (Non-creamy layer), SC/ST/PwD/Transgender categories and women applicants

5 years

Candidates with Research Experience

Duration of Research (Max. 5 years)

Candidates with LLM degree

3 years

Total relaxation should not be more than 5 years.

Papers
Papers No. of Questions Age Relaxations

Paper-I

50

100

Paper-II

100

200

Total

150

300

Total duration of exam is 3 hours

Important Notes
  1. Try to understand the syllabus. Watch the lecture video provided with each chapter to better understanding.
  2. The award for JRF is valid only for three years within which the awarded candidate has to join the Ph.D. for availing benefit of JRF.
  3. There is no negative marking for attempting wrong answers.
Important Websites
Online Registration:
www.ntanet.nic.in
Syllabus and NET certificates:
www.ugcnetonline.in
Official Mock Test:
data.nta.ac.in/Quiz
Strategy
  1. Try to understand the syllabus. Watch the lecture video provided with each chapter to better understanding.
  2. Set your target score on the basis of cut-off of previous exams.
  3. Analyse the trend from the previous year questions provided at the end of each chapter.
  4. Make a list of your strong and weak areas, then plan accordingly.
  5. Before starting the chapter, give a look to the previous year questions. It will help in staying focused and developing interest.
  6. Follow the chapter thoroughly and then attempt the questions. It will give you an idea about your preparation level. If you are able to solve questions, then proceed to next chapter. But if you are unable to solve questions, then revise chapter once more.
  7. Practice the shortcut tricks provided in Comprehension, Mathematical Aptitude and Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation.
  8. Learn time management skills so as to complete paper on time.
  9. Have short breaks in study sessions.
  10. Revision is the only key to remember things. If you don’t revise from time to time, you will not be able to recall the topics and facts in examination hall.
  11. Attempt mock test for a better preparation. To avail the five mock test have been provided with this book, visit www.egzaminer.com
  12. If you are stuck anywhere or need any help, contact at harpreetkaur.theofficial@gmail.com
  13. Read newspaper. It will help in staying updated with the latest facts and reports. Also, it will help in improving vocabulary and reading speed which will help in comprehension.
  14. DON’T IGNORE PAPER-I
  15. Don’t try to download or purchase material from each and every source. It will only add up to heaps of study material which you will never ever study.
  16. Don’t waste time in discussions about the expected cut-off.
  17. BE CONFIDENT about your preparation.