UGC NET Exam 2021 Notification Out! for June 2021 & December 2020 Get [Complete Information] of UGC NET Exam
UGC NET 2021 New Exam Date Notification Released : Due to the postponement of December 2020 UGC-NET in view of COVID-19, the schedule of June 2021 UGCNET has been delayed. In order to regularize the UGC-NET examination cycles, the National Testing Agency (NTA), with the Conclusion of UGC, has merged both UGC-NET of December 2020 and June 2021 cycles so that they be conducted together in CBT mode. The Application process is therefore being reopened for the new applicants to fill in and submit their forms.
The candidates who have registered for UGC-NET of December 2020 cycle but have not been able to complete the application process, can also complete and submit the application form online on the website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in, www.nta.ac.in during the period specified below. Below are some Important Dates for the NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam:
UGC NET Exam Date 2021
The examination for UGC NET December 2020 cycle and UGC NET June 2021 cycle has been scheduled for 06th October to 11th October 2021. The exam will be held in two shifts- 9 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 6PM. Other important dates for UGC NET 2021 June exam are as follows:
| UGC NET 2021 Events | Date |
|---|---|
| UGC NET Notification | 10 August 2021 |
| Release of Application form | 10 August 2021 |
| Last date to Submit UGC NET Application | 05 September 2021 |
| Last date to Pay Fee | 06 September 2021 (upto 11:50 pm) |
| Correction of Application Form | 07 September to 12 September 2021 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website | —– |
| UGC NET 2021 Exam Dates | 06 October to 11 October 2021 |
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Exam Schedule of UGC NET
The candidates who are going to appear in UGC NET 2021 must know the UGC NET Exam Schedule as any delay to reach the exam center will not be tolerated. The candidates can check the exam timing, reporting timing, and other dates from the below table.
| UGC NET Exam Date 2021 | To be Out Soon | |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | Shift 2 | |
| Timing of Examination | 09.00 am- 12.00 pm | 03.00 pm- 06.00 pm |
| Duration of Examination | 03 hours | |
| Entry into the Examination Centre* | 7.30 am – 8.30 am | 12.30 pm -1.30 pm |
| Entry in the Examination Hall/Room | 8.15 am- 8.45 am | 2.15 pm- 2.30 pm |
| Instructions by the invigilators | 8.45 am -8.55 am | 2.45 pm- 2.55 pm |
| Test Commences | 9.00 am | 3.00 pm |
| Test Concludes | 12.00 pm | 6.00 pm |
UGC NET 2021 Selection Procedure
Candidates qualifying the entrance test of UGC NET 2021, will be selected in the subject wise and category wise merit list published online. Top 6% of total students who have appeared for both the papers in the test will be considered qualified in the entrance test.
Admission into various Indian Universities or Institutions for the position of Assistant professor or JRF will be offered on the basis of cut off score secured as per their categories. Top 15% candidates from each category and subject will be selected and declared eligible for Assistant Professor Position only.
| NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam Pattern | ||||
| Session | Paper | Number of Questions (All are compulsory) | Marks | Duration |
| Single (No break between Paper 1 & Paper 2) | I | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| II | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours | |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours |
UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2021 for Assistant Professor & JRF
Age Limit
| Posts | Age Limit (as on 1st March 2021) |
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | 31 years |
| Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
Age Limit Relaxation
| S. No. | Category | Age Limit Relaxation (as on 1st March 2021) |
| 1 | Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years(36 years) |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | |
| 3 | Women | |
| 4 | Persons with disabilities (PwD) | |
| 5 | Transgender | |
| 6 | Candidates having research experience | Period spent on research – Maximum 5 years |
| 7 | Candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree | 3 years |
| 8 | Candidates who have served in the armed forces | 5 years |
Note:
- A relaxation upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC, SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender categories and to women applicants.
- Relaxation will also be provided to the candidates having research experience, limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of post-graduation degree, subject to a maximum of 5 years, on production of a certificate from appropriate authority.
- Three years relaxation in age will be permissible to the candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates who have served in the armed forces subject to the length of service in the armed forces upto the first day of the month in which the concerned UGC-NET is to be held.
- Total age relaxation on the above ground(s) shall not exceed five years under any circumstances.
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Educational Qualification
| Category | Percentage Criteria |
| General/ EWS(Including candidates waiting for their PG Final Year result or going to be appeared in the exam) | 55% aggregate in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree |
| ST/ SC/ OBC/ PwD/ Transgender (Including candidates waiting for their PG Final Year result or going to be appeared in the exam) | 50% aggregate in Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree |
NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam- FAQs
Q1. When did the Official Notification of UGC NET 2021 June Exam released?
The Official Notification for UGC NET 2021 June exam was released on 10th August 2021.
Q2. What is UGC NET 2021 Exam Date?
UGC NET 2021 June exam is scheduled to be conducted from 06 October to 11 October 2021.
Q3. How many times is UGC NET conducted in a year?
NTA UGC NET exam is conducted twice a year – June and December.
Q4. What is the last date to apply online for UGC NET 2021 June Exam?
The last date to apply online for UGC NET 2021 June Exam was 5th September 2021.
Q5. Is there any negative marking in UGC NET exam?
No, there is no negative marking in the exam. Candidates are awarded zero marks for an incorrect answer or a question left unanswered.
Q6. I have applied for UGC NET Dec 2020 cycle, do i need to fill the application form again?
No, the candidates who have applied previously need not to apply again.
Q7. What is the exam date for UGC NET Dec 2020 cycle?
UGC NET Dec 2020 will be held along with UGC NET June 2021 from 06 to 11 October 2021.
Q8. What is the age limit to apply for UGC NET June 2021?
The age limit for UGC NET June 2021 is 31 years as on 01 October 2021, which is applicable for current examination only.
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