UGC NET EWS Certificate 2023, Steps to Get EWS Certificate
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Candidates who belong to the Economically Weaker Section can get the EWS Certificates to get the relaxation in the cut-off marks for the UGC NET exam. The candidates can read the article to know the complete details.
UGC NET EWS Certificate 2023
UGC NET EWS Certificate: In a statement, the National Testing Agency stated that reservations would be implemented for students who had a UGC NET EWS certificate. According to the Constitution (one hundred and third amendment act) 2019 and the Department of Personnel and Training, candidates who fall under the economically weaker section will be given the UGC NET EWS certificate. Candidates who have an EWS certificate from the UGC NET will get 10 per cent reservation in direct hiring if they are not covered by the SC, ST, and OBC reservation programmes. Therefore, candidates can mention the UGC NET EWS certificate when filling out the UGC NET 2023 application form.
In this article, we have discussed the steps to get EWS Certificate, what is UGC NET EWS Certificate, and more. So, candidates who want to know about the eligibility criteria to get the UGC NET EWS Certificate and whether they fall under the UGC NET eligibility criteria to get the reservation benefits of the UGC NET EWS Certificate or not.
Also Read:
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)?
- UGC NET EWS Certificate: Eligibility Criteria
- Steps to get UGC NET EWS Certificate?
- UGC NET EWS Certificate Authorities
- UGC NET EWS Certificate Validity
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)?
It stands for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), which refers to people who fall under the unreserved category on the basis of their economic situation. People who fall under the EWS category have an annual income of less than 8,00,000 but do not fall under any of the OBC/SC/ST categories.
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UGC NET EWS Certificate: Eligibility Criteria
For candidates who are qualified to receive the UGC NET EWS certificate, the government has established a set of eligibility requirements. Candidates must carefully review the requirements for the UGC NET EWS certificate. The following are the requirements to obtain an EWS certificate for UGC NET:
- Candidates with a family income of less than 8 lakhs per year only those candidates come under the SC, ST, or OBC reservation programme
- The income that was mentioned above includes income from all types of sources, like salary, business, agriculture, and many others
Candidates' families who own any of the following assets are not eligible to receive the UGC NET EWS Certificate:
- 5 acres or more of agricultural land
- 1000 square foot residential apartment feet and above
- A 100-square-foot residential lot inside recognised municipalities, yards, and higher
- A 200 square-foot residential lot yards and higher outside of the notified towns
- Candidates' families who live in different cities and places will also be included while applying for the property and land holding test to check the EWS status eligibility.
- For this purpose, "family" refers to the individual requesting the benefit of the reservation, his or her parents, siblings under the age of 18, as well as his or her spouse and children should be minor (under the age of 18 years.)
Note: If a candidate is found guilty, the UGC NET EWS certificate will be revoked.
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Steps to get UGC NET EWS Certificate?
Candidates can submit an application to the state government either online or offline for the EWS Certificate. Visit the official website of the issuing body if you're applying for the UGC NET EWS certificate online. The Indian government selects the organisations that are authorised to issue the UGC NET EWS certificates.
Candidates need to get the application form from the issuing authority to use an offline option. The candidates can also get the application format from the official website to apply for the online application. It is important to completely fill out the EWS certificate of the UGC NET application form.
UGC NET EWS Certificate Issuing Authorities:
The government has given various authorities the power to issue UGC NET EWS certificates. The UGC NET EWS certificate will have a uniform format across the nation, but they may differ from state to state.
UGC NET EWS Certificate Authorities
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate)/Additional District Magistrate (ADM)/1st Class Stipendary/ Extra Assistant Commissioner/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Taluka Magistrate/District Magistrate (DM/Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate
- Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
- Chief Presidency Magistrate /Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate
- Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the applicant or his family normally resides
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UGC NET EWS Certificate (Documents Required)
Students must submit all required documentation for their EWS certificate for the UGC NET when completing the application. Following is a list of necessary paperwork for the UGC NETT EDWS Certificate.
- Residence evidence or a certificate of domicile
- A passport-sized photo
- Affidavit/self-declaration;
- Land/property documentation;
- Aadhaar card;
- ID proof;
- Other pertinent papers
The aforementioned list of documents changes depending on the laws of each state. Therefore, it is advisable that applicants visit the UGC NET EWS certificate issuing authority and gather all the necessary information.
UGC NET EWS Certificate Validity
Income and asset certificates will only be valid for a specified amount of time under the UGC NET EWS programme. The designated authority of the states determines the EWS certificate's validity. The EWS certificate's validity lasts for a year from the date of issuance. Candidates must verify that the income certificate is valid before using the EWS certificate for admission or recruitment.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
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The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
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- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for the answer key
- Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
- Click on Sign In and submit the Chal
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The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
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It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:
- Exam date
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Candiates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET question papers:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the answer key & question paper link.
- Login using the required details.
- Download the question paper PDF
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No. Candidate must possess a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% grade score average from a UGC recognised university to apply for the NTA UGC NET exam. Also, if she or he is in the final year of their Master's programme or hold a four year bachelor's degree in specific subjects.
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