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UGC NET 2022 application last date has been extended till May 30, 2022. The NTA has released the official notification for the UGC NET application extension. Candidates can now fill the UGC NET application form 2022 on the direct link shared below from May 24 to 30, 2022. Also, watch the video of the UGC NET online application process 2022 below. Earlier, the UGC NET application 2022 was carried out online from April 30 to May 20, 2022. The UGC NET application correction 2022 facility has also been extended by the NTA. Candidates can undertake the UGC NET application correction facility from May 31 to June 1, 2022, up to 9.00 pm. Earlier, the correction facility was available from May 21 to 23, 2022.
The UGC NET notification 2022 has been released by the NTA for the December 2021 & June 2022 merged cycles on April 30, 2022. The UGC NET online application form 2022 was released along with the notification.
The exact UGC NET exam date 2022 will be announced soon for all 82 subjects. The UGC NET 2022 exam will be held in the first or second week of June 2022 for the December 2021 & June 2022 merged cycles, as per the announcement made by the UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. Check below the details regarding the application form and fee, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, exam pattern and others.
- What is UGC NET 2022?
- UGC NET 2022 Exam Highlights
- UGC NET 2022 Exam: Major Changes
- UGC NET Application Form 2022:
- UGC NET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
- UGC NET 2022 Selection Process
- UGC NET Notification 2022
- UGC NET Important Dates 2022
- UGC NET Syllabus 2022
- UGC NET Exam Pattern 2022
- UGC NET 2022 Prep Tips
- UGC NET 2022 Mock Test
- UGC NET Admit Card 2022
- UGC NET Question Paper 2022
- UGC NET Answer Key 2022
- UGC NET Result 2022
- UGC NET Certificate Validity
- UGC NET Cut off 2022
- UGC NET 2022 FAQs
What is UGC NET 2022?
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) or NTA UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted in order to determine the eligibility of candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor post in Indian universities and colleges. The UGC NET 2022 exam is held in a total of 82 subjects. Until 2021, the NTA UGC NET exam was conducted the 81 subjects.
The UGC NET examination is conducted twice every year- once in June and once in December. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted exam frequency. Since 2021, the UGC NET exam is being held only once a year for the merged cycles of June and December.
Until June 2018, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the NET exam on behalf of UGC. However, from December 2018 onwards National Testing Agency (NTA) started conducting the UGC NET exam.
UGC NET 2022 Latest Updates:
- May 24: UGC NET Application 2022 Last Date Extended till May 30; official NTA notice & direct link here
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May 24: UGC NET Application Correction 2022 Extended to May 31; check changes allowed in online form
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May 20: UGC NET Application 2022 Closes Today at 5 pm; online form correction link opens tomorrow
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May 4: UGC NET 2022 Major Changes: NTA increases Application Fee, Number of Subjects & Exam Centres
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April 25: MRPL Recruitment 2022 of Assistant Executives through UGC NET 2021; check details
UGC NET 2022 Exam Highlights
The highlights of the UGC NET 2022 exam are given below.
| Exam Particulars |
Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
| Mode of Exam |
Online - CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| No. of Applicants |
12,67,000 (in 2021) |
| No. of Test-takers |
6,71,288 (in 2021) |
| Exam Fees |
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| Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
| Exam Time |
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| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
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| Total Questions |
50 MCQs in Paper 1 and 100 MCQs in Paper 2 |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose |
Determine the eligibility of candidates for posts of only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges |
| No. of Test Cities |
541 |
| Official Website & Helpline No. |
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UGC NET 2022 Exam: Major Changes
The NTA and UGC have introduced certain changes in the conduct of the UGC NET exam this year. Have a look at the major changes introduced by the NTA for the UGC NET 2022 exam below:
- Hike in application fee: The NTA has hiked the UGC NET application fee for the December 2021 & June 2022 merged cycles. General category candidates now need to pay INR 1,100, General-EWS/OBC-NCL need to pay INR 550 and SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category needs to pay INR 275 as application fees.
- Number of subjects increased to 82: The UGC has increased the UGC NET subjects list to 82 by introducing a new subject- 'Hindu Studies' (Subject code 102) to the list of subjects.
- Exam centre cities added: The UGC NET 2022 exam will be conducted in a total of 541 exam centre cities. The UGC NET 2021 exam was held in 239 cities.
- Answer key challenge fee reduced: The NTA has reduced the provisional UGC NET answer key 2022 challenge fee from INR 1,000 to INR 200 per challenge.
UGC NET Application Form 2022:
The UGC NET application 2022 will now conclude on May 30, 2022 as the last date has been extended. Candidates can fill the UGC NET application 2022 by following the steps given below:
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Visit the website- ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
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Click on the ‘Application form ...’ link mentioned on the bottom of the home page.
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Click on the ‘New Registration’.
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Enter the required details and complete the registration.
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Fill out the complete application form.
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Upload scanned pictures of passport size photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb). Both the images should be in JPEG format.
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Pay the UGC NET application fee (Gen - INR 1,100; OBC/EWS - INR 550; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 275).
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Save and submit the form.
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Download the confirmation page.
Fill UGC NET application form 2022 here - https://examinationservices.nic.in/examsys22/root/Home.aspx?enc=Ei4cajBkK1gZSfgr53ImFV/yIzhTZHBze3wooSg9DjjeP2SFcV+P+R9kUHvj3PGK
Watch UGC NET 2022 Application Form Fill Up Video
UGC NET Application Correction 2022
Candidates can make changes to the already submitted UGC NET application form from May 31 to June 1, 2022 by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website- ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click the ‘Correction Window of Online Application form …’ link.
- Login using the application number, password and security pin.
- Click on the ‘Correction in application form’ link.
- Read the instructions and click on the agreement box.
- Make the required corrections.
- Pay the additional fee, if any.
- Save and submit the form.
UGC NET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
The basic criteria that candidates must fulfil to meet UGC NET eligibility 2022 are mentioned below in terms of the age limit and qualification:
UGC NET Age Limit 2022:
- Candidates should not be more than 31 years of age in order to be eligible for JRF.
- There is no age restriction to applying for the post of Assistant Professor.
- A relaxation of five years in age criteria is given to reserved category candidates.
UGC NET Educational Qualification 2022:
- Candidates should have completed their post-graduation from a UGC recognised college/university.
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A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates.
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Candidates who have cleared State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2002, are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam.
UGC NET 2022 Selection Process
UGC NET selection process begins with the release of an official notification. The UGC NET notification is the first official document that gives information regarding the exam such as exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and others. The UGC NET selection process comprises various steps. Have a look at these steps below:
Step 1: Fill UGC NET application form
The UGC NET process begins with the release of the application form. Candidates need to register and fill the UGC NET application form online by visiting the official website of the exam. To fill the form, candidates have to pay an application fee.
Step 2: Download the UGC NET admit card
After successful registrations, the NTA releases the UGC NET admit card around a week before the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in to their registered accounts. Candidates need to carry the admit card to the exam centres on the day of the examination.
Step 3: Appear for the UGC NET exam
Candidates who have registered for the UGC NET need to appear for the exam. The UGC NET is a computer-based test that consists of Paper 1 and 2. Both the papers contain objective-type questions that candidates need to complete in a duration of three hours.
Step 4: Check UGC NET result
NTA declares UGC NET results on its official website as per the prescribed schedule. The result contains the roll number and status of candidates, that is, whether a candidate has qualified for the exam for Assistant Professor/JRF or failed to qualify the exam.
UGC NET Notification 2022
The UGC NET notification 2022 has been released by the NTA on April 30, 2022, on the official website as an 'Information Bulletin'. The notification PDF contains the following details:
- Application process
- Exam dates and schedule
- UGC NET eligibility criteria
- UGC NET exam pattern and syllabus
- UGC NET qualifying marks and cut off criteria
- Validity of UGC NET
- Exam centres list
- Admit card
- Verification of eligibility
UGC NET Notification for December 2021 & June 2022 Merged Cycles
The NTA UGC NET 2022 notification has been released for the merged cycles of December 2021 & June 2022. The NTA has merged the slots of JRF of both UGC NET December 2021 & June 2022 cycles while the methodology for subject-wise cum Category-wise allocation of JRF remains unchanged. The December 2021 and June 2022 merged cycles of the UGC NET 2022 will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in multiple shifts.
UGC NET Important Dates 2022
Check the tentative UGC NET exam dates 2022 below.
| UGC NET Events |
UGC NET Exam Dates |
Salient Features |
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| Notification |
30-Apr-2022 | UGC NET 2022 notification has been released by NTA for the December 2021 and June 2022 cycles. |
| Application process |
30-Apr-2022 to 20-May-2022 (previous date) 24-May-2022 to 30-May-2022 (extended date) |
UGC NET application form 2022 has been released online on the official website along with the issue of notification. |
| Last date of fee payment | 20-May-2022 (previous date) 30-May-2022 (extended date) |
Candidates can now pay the UGC NET application fee till May 30, 2022. |
| Application correction window | 21-May-2022 to 23-May-2022 (previous date) 31-May-2022 to 01-Jun-2022 (extended date) |
The UGC NET application correction window will be opened by the NTA to allow candidates to make changes to the already submitted form. |
| Admit card |
To be announced | UGC NET admit card 2022 will be released around a week before the exam on the official website. |
| UGC NET exam |
To be announced | UGC NET 2022 exam will be held online as per the date sheet released by the NTA. |
| Provisional answer key |
To be announced | Provisional UGC NET answer key 2021 is released soon after the conduct of the exam to invite objections from the candidates. |
| Submission of challenges against answer key |
To be announced | Candidates need to submit challenges against the provisional answer key and pay the fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI. |
| Final answer key and cut off |
To be announced | UGC NET final answer key and cut off 2022 are released on the official website along with the result. |
| Result |
To be announced | UGC NET result 2022 will be announced on the official website. |
| National Fellowship Result |
To be announced |
UGC NET National Fellowship result 2022 will be announced as a list of qualified candidates for NFOBC/ NFSC/ MANF. |
Also Read: UGC NET exam centres 2022
UGC NET Syllabus 2022
UGC NET syllabus 2022 is prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The syllabus is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus includes topics from Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), People, Development and Environment and Higher Education System. On the other hand, the UGC NET Paper 2 syllabus varies for all 82 subjects. Candidates need to choose the subject for Paper 2 while submitting the UGC NET application form.
| Download UGC NET Syllabus 2022 - Click Here |
Also Read: UGC NET Commerce Syllabus 2022: Important Topics, Books & Tips
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2022
UGC NET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. Both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Have a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern below.
| UGC NET Paper |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
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| Paper 1 |
50 |
100 |
| Paper 2 |
100 |
200 |
| Total |
150 |
350 |
UGC NET Result 2022
The UGC NET result 2022 is announced by the NTA through the normalisation of scores. The NTA uses the percentile scores method to calculate the UGC NET result. Candidates can check their results by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website - https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the result link
- Enter the details – application number, date of birth and security pin
- Download the scorecard
Have a look at the minimum qualifying marks of the UGC NET exam below.
| Categories |
Aggregate Minimum Qualifying Marks in Both Papers (in %) |
|---|---|
| General |
40 |
| SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwD/Transgender |
35 |
Also Read: UGC NET Normalisation of Marks 2022: Result Preparation Criteria
UGC NET E-Certificate 2022
The UGC NET E-Certificate 2022 is released on the official portal- ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Have a look at the steps below to download the eligibility certificate along with the direct download link:
- Visit the official website
- Select ‘UGC NET’ institution, enter the captcha code and submit
- Enter the roll number or application number, date of birth, exam session and captcha code.
- Go through the UGC NET certificate carefully
- Download the e-certificate
UGC NET Topper Interviews
Go through topper interviews for the UGC NET preparation.
| UGC NET Toppers |
Preparation Strategy and How They Cracked It |
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| Subject: Mass Communication & Journalism Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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| Subject: Political Science Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor |
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| Subject: History Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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| Subject: Geography Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor |
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| Subject: History Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor |
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| Subject: Forensic Science Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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| Subject: Psychology Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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| Subject: Commerce Qualified for Assistant Professor |
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Also Read: List of UGC NET subjects
UGC NET Certificate Validity
The NTA awards the UGC NET qualified candidates with e-certificates. Candidates who are eligible the UGC NET exam for Assistant Professor/ Lectureship are given the UGC NET E-certificates and candidates who are eligible for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are given the JRF Award letter.
The UGC NET validity for Assistant Professor / Lectureship is for a lifetime. With the extension of the UGC NET JRF validity, the UGC NET JRF is now valid for four years. Have a look at the official notice below.
Also Read: UGC NET Validity Extended of JRF Award Letter for 1 more year: Official UGC Notice
UGC NET Cut off 2022
The UGC NET cutoff 2022 is released category-wise, paper-wise and subject-wise for all 82 subjects. The NTA releases the cut off marks along with the declaration of the result. Candidates can download the NTA UGC NET cut off list by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the cut off link
- Go through the cut off marks
- Download the PDF
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Comments
My wife has done MS in public health dentistry. Is she eligible for the UGC NET exam?
You can refer the latest UGC notification. There are 100+ subjects covered. One can choose the subject from the UGC subject list or subject most similar to listed subject. Yes, she can appear with subject like community health. Best wishes.
If I'll do my M.Sc. in microbiology, then am I eligible for UGC NET?
Dear aspirantIt's great connecting with you. You can definitely apply for the UGC NET if you have completed the Masters's programme with at least 55% marks. The candidate from the reserved CAT must have at least 50% marks. There is no age limit for the lectureship, but to apply for the JRF Fellow...Dear aspirant
It's great connecting with you. You can definitely apply for the UGC NET if you have completed the Masters's programme with at least 55% marks. The candidate from the reserved CAT must have at least 50% marks. There is no age limit for the lectureship, but to apply for the JRF Fellowship, the age limit is 30 years. If you found it useful then upvote or thumb up my answer. Good luck.
I have done my M.Com via distance mode. Can I appear for UGC NET exam?
Yes you can give UGC NET subjected to the UGC DEB approval of your University.
M.Sc. In Physics subject not found in the UGC NET list while applying what should I do?
The list of 101 subjects asked in NTA UGC NET Exam are:EconomicsPolitical SciencePhilosophyPsychology SociologyHistoryAnthropologyCommerceEducationSocial WorkDefense & Strategic StudiesHome SciencePublic AdministrationPopulation StudiesMusicManagementMaithiliBengaliHindiKannadaMalayalamOr...The list of 101 subjects asked in NTA UGC NET Exam are:
Economics
Political Science
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology
History
Anthropology
Commerce
Education
Social Work
Defense & Strategic Studies
Home Science
Public Administration
Population Studies
Music
Management
Maithili
Bengali
Hindi
Kannada
Malayalam
Oriya
Punjabi
Sanskrit
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
Arabic
English
Linguistics
Chinese
Dogri
Nepali
Manipur
Assamese
Gujarati
Marathi
French
Spanish
Russian
Persian
Rajasthan
German
Japanese
Adult Education
Physical Education
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies
Indian Culture
Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management
Law
Library & Information Science
Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, and Peace Studies
Comparative Study of Religions
Mass Communication & Journalism
Performing Art-Dance/Drama/Theatre
Museology & Conservation
Archaeology
Criminology
Tribal & Regional Language/Literature
Folk Literature
Comparative Literature
Sanskrit
Women Studies
Visual Arts
Geography
Social Medicine & Community Health
Forensic Science
Pali
Kashmir
Konkani
Computer Science & Applications
Electronic Science
Environmental Sciences
Politics including International Relations
Prakrit
Human Rights & Duties
Tourism Administration & Management
Bodo
Santali
Yoga
Sindhi
So, Physics is not available with this.
How to prepare for UGC NET after doing MPH (after BDS)? What is the expected date for UGC NET for 2022 session?
From the second week of March 2022 to the fourth week of April 2022, candidates will register for the December session.
I am a B.Tech graduate and have also done MA in history. Am I eligible for UGC NET exam with paper 2 history?
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY-I) Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Masters Degree or equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognised by UGC in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Scien...CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY-
I) Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Masters Degree or equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognised by UGC in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Science etc. Are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer / Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with disability (PWD) category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Masters degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
ii) Candidates who have appeared or will be appearing at the qualifying Masters degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this Test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for award of JRF/Assistant Professor eligibility only after they have passed their Masters degree examination or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of OBC (Non-creamy layer)/ SC/ ST/ PWD (Persons with disability) category candidates). Such candidates must complete their P. G. degree examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
I want to know about the best online coaching center for UGC NET 2022 June.
Hello! Sunil, It totally depends on your level of preparation. If you don't have enough knowledge of level 1, then you need to get different materials for the next level. But on top of that, remember that there are plenty of YouTube channels and online centers that provide the study materials suc...Hello! Sunil, It totally depends on your level of preparation. If you don't have enough knowledge of level 1, then you need to get different materials for the next level. But on top of that, remember that there are plenty of YouTube channels and online centers that provide the study materials such as unacademy. It's up to you that how you are willing to go for it. And as for NET 2022, not enough time is left. So, you need to gather the study materials and do self study. Along with this, solve as much as pyq's are possible. Hope this is helpful and ALL THE BEST.
Can I appear for UGC NET after completing a Masters from SRK University Bhopal?
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Am I eligible for UGC NET even if I had back in M.Com last semester or any negative impact on my appearance?
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