CBSE UGC NET Exam 2023: Latest News, Dates, Salary & Vacancies

ABOUT UGC NET 2023

UGC NET, or University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test, is a national examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is a national-level exam. UGC NET is conducted to determine eligibility for positions at Indian universities and colleges of Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellows (JRF). The exam is conducted twice a year in online mode, and the syllabus includes various subjects such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Commerce. The exam consists of two papers, with Paper 1 being common for all candidates and Paper 2 being specific to the subject selected by the candidate. Cracking the UGC NET exam requires thorough preparation and dedication and is considered one of the toughest exams in India.

The UGC NET exam offers a great opportunity for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or pursue research as a Junior Research Fellow in Indian universities and colleges. The exam not only tests the subject knowledge of the candidates but also evaluates their reasoning ability, comprehension, and general awareness. Qualifying the UGC NET exam requires a deep understanding of the subject, regular practice, and time management skills. In order to qualify for an Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship, candidates must score high enough on the exam. Therefore, to succeed in the UGC NET exam, candidates must have a strong determination and a focused approach towards their preparation.

Latest Updates:

• 13th April, 2023 – UGC NET Results has been declared.
• 12th April, 2023 – UGC NET Result to be released soon.
• 23rd March, 2023 – Provisional Answer Key released.
• 15th March 2023 – Phase 5 of NET Exam completed.

UGC NET Highlights 2023

Below are the essential highlights of the UGC NET 2023 Recruitment examination:

Organization	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name	University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test
Level of Exam	National
Language	English and Hindi
Frequency of Exam	Twice a year
Duration of Exam	3 Hours
Exam Time	Shift 1 – 09:00 am – 12:00 noon (3 hours) Shift 2 – 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm (3 hours)
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Online – Computer Based Test (CBT)
Marking System	+2 for each correct answer No negative marking for incorrect answer
Upper Age Limit	JRF – 31-36 Years Assistant Professor – no upper limit
Post Name	Both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor  and Assistant Professor in Indian colleges and universities.
Fees of Application	INR 1,100 for the General category INR 550 for OBC INR 275 for SC/ ST/ PwD
Exam Pattern	50 MCQs in Paper 1 (100 marks) 100 MCQs in Paper 2 (200 marks)
Official website	https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in

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Exam Dates for UGC NET 2023

Events	Dates
UGC NET 2023 notification	29th December, 2022
Application form starts	29th December, 2022
Last date to fill out the application form	23rd January, 2023
Last date for payment of online application fees	18th January, 2023
Application correction window	19-20th January, 2023

UGC NET exam date for the December 2022 cycle

Phase 1 – 21 February to 24 February, 2023 Phase 2 – 28 February to 02 March, 2023 Phase 3 – 03 March to 06 March, 2023 Phase 4 – 11 March and 12 March, 2023 Phase 5 – 13 March and 15 March, 2023

Admit card released date

Phase 1 – 17 February, 2023 Phase 2 – 24 February, 2023 Phase 3 – 01 March, 2023 Phase 4 – 07 March, 2023 Phase 5 – 09 March, 2023

Answer Key release date	23 March, 2023 (Provisional)
Result	To be announced
UGC NET cut off	To be announced
E-certificate	To be announced
UGC NET exam date (June 2023 cycle)	13 June to 22 June, 2023

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA FOR UGC NET

The National Testing Agency released the UGC NET Eligibility criteria on December 29, 2022, along with the official notification on their website. This information is crucial for applicants to know before they apply online for the UGC NET exam. On January 5, 2023, the NTA revised the upper age limit for the Junior Research Fellowship, which now requires candidates to be under the age of 30 to apply. To be eligible for the JRF and Assistant Professor positions, candidates must fulfill the UGC NET Eligibility Criteria. Failure to meet these requirements will result in rejection by the NTA during the exam.

The UGC NET Eligibility criteria are determined by the National Testing Agency and the University Grants Commission. If a candidate does not meet the requirements, their application will be rejected, and they will not be allowed to take the exam. It is crucial for candidates to read and understand the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. If a candidate is unsure about whether they meet the requirements, they can seek clarification from the NTA. The UGC NET Eligibility criteria include age limit, qualifications, nationality, age relaxation, and the number of attempts allowed, among others.

AGE LIMIT FOR UGC NET 2023

The age limit for the UGC NET exam varies based on the category of the candidate and is set by the University Grants Commission. Meeting the UGC NET age limit requirement is crucial for candidates as it determines their eligibility to appear for the exam. Before submitting their application, candidates must ensure they meet all the UGC NET eligibility criteria, including the age limit. The detailed age limit for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship is available for candidates to check.

UGC NET age limit for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is as follows:

The revised age limit for JRF in UGC NET is 30 years, according to the National Testing Agency. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories, such as SC/ST/OBC-NCL, PwD, and women applicants, are given a relaxation of up to 5 years. The age relaxation for different categories is available in the table below, as per the norms of the Government of India.

Category	Age Relaxation for JRF
OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Transgender/Women Applicants	5 Years
Candidates having research experience in a relevant field related to their Post-Graduation	5 Years
Candidates with LLM Degree	3 Years
Armed Forces	5 Years

Please note that as per the latest UGC NET Eligibility Criteria, the total age relaxation granted shall not exceed five years, based on the above mentioned grounds.

Age Limit for Assistant Professor in UGC NET is as follows:

According to the eligibility criteria for UGC NET, candidates applying for Assistant Professor positions are not subject to an upper age limit. Once a candidate has qualified the UGC NET exam for Assistant Professor positions, they are eligible to apply for the job at any time throughout their life.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR UGC NET 2023

• The eligibility criteria for appearing in the UGC NET exam is determined by the National Testing Agency, which includes minimum educational qualifications and other requirements. To be eligible to take the exam, a candidate must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university or institution. The detailed educational qualifications required for UGC NET eligibility can be checked below.
• Candidates belonging to the General/Unreserved/General-EWS category are required to obtain a minimum of 55% marks in their post-graduation (master’s degree) in the relevant subject or an equivalent examination from a UGC-recognized institution or university.
• Non-creamy layer candidates, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PwD) are eligible to apply for this exam if they have obtained at least 50% marks in their post-graduation in the relevant subject or any equivalent exam from a UGC-recognized institution or university.
• Candidates in their final year of post-graduation studies or who have appeared for the exam of their qualifying post-graduation course and are awaiting their results are eligible to apply for this exam. However, only provisional allotment will be granted to such candidates. They will be eligible for the Assistant Professor or JRF positions only after completing their post-graduation course with the required UGC NET Eligibility 2023. The course must be completed within 2 years from the date of the result.
• Candidates who identify as transgender will be eligible for the same fee, age, and qualifying criteria relaxation as those in the SC/ST/PwD categories, in accordance with UGC NET eligibility, for both Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor positions. The subject-specific cut-offs for this category will be the lowest among the SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL categories in their respective subjects.
• Candidates belonging to the General category who obtained their Ph.D. degree and completed their master’s degree before September 19th, 1991, are entitled to a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks. This means that they only need to score a minimum of 50% instead of the usual 55% to meet the eligibility criteria. It doesn’t matter when the result declaration took place.
• Candidates who hold a post-graduate diploma or certificate from an Indian or foreign university or institute should ensure that their diploma, degree, or certificate is equivalent to a master’s degree from one of India’s reputable universities by contacting the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, in their best interest.
• Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category are eligible to apply for the National Fellowship, provided they have achieved the required merit in either the UGC NET JRF or CSIR NET JRF examination.
• Applicants are instructed to take the exam in the subject they studied during their post-graduation. In the case of candidates applying for the UGC NET exam, if their post-graduation subject is not included in the list of subjects, they may appear in a related subject.

Reservation Policy for UGC NET Eligibility

In order to meet the UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2023, candidates are required to review the reservation criteria for the exam. The Government of India has laid out the Reservation Policy that the commission implements. Each College/University reserves a percentage of seats for each category, as defined in the table below.

Category	Reservation of seats (In %)
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7.5
OBC (NCL)	27
General EWS	10
Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability	4

NATIONALITY ELIGIBILTY FOR UGC NET 2023

The UGC NET exam has specific eligibility criteria related to nationality, which candidates must consider before applying. To be eligible for the UGC NET exam, candidates must be Indian citizens. Those holding citizenship in any other country are not eligible to apply. However, Indian nationals residing overseas may still apply for the exam provided they can provide appropriate documentation confirming their nationality.

EXCEPTIONS TO ELIGIBILTY FOR UGC NET

• The UGC NET Eligibility Criteria for the recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professors in Colleges, Universities, and Institutes requires a minimum qualification of NET/SET/SLET. The exemption from this requirement will be determined by the UGC regulations and amendments notified under the Gazette of India.
• Candidates who have cleared the UGC/CSIR JRF examination before 1989 are exempted from appearing in the UGC NET 2023.
• Ph.D. holders are not required to fulfill the minimum requirements for UGC NET.
• If a candidate has already passed a State Eligibility Test (SET), such as MHSET, APSET, KSET, etc., before June 1, 2002, they do not need to take the UGC NET 2023 test. These candidates can apply for the position of Assistant Professor in colleges and universities throughout India based on their SET results.
• Candidates who have passed the State Eligibility Exam after June 1, 2002, can only apply to colleges and universities in the state from where they have appeared for the exam

Application Form for UGC NET

The UGC NET application form for the December 2022 cycle was released by the National Testing Agency on December 29, 2022, through their official website. Candidates who wish to apply for the UGC NET exam in June 2023 will have a separate application window to do so. The application window for the December 2022 cycle has been extended until January 23, 2023, and candidates can make changes to their application form during the correction window. The correction window for the UGC NET application form will be open on January 19 and 20, 2023, for candidates to make any necessary changes.

Steps to Fill Application Form

To ensure consideration of their application, candidates must fill out the UGC NET application form completely and accurately. Failure to do so may result in their application being rejected. Candidates may follow the steps below to complete the form:

1. Go to the official website of NTA.
2. Click on the “UGC NET 2023” Registration link.
3. Select the “New Registration” button.
4. Enter personal details and complete the online application form.
5. After registration, receive an application number.
6. Fill out the NTA UGC NET application form with care.
7. Pay the fee online as the next step.
8. Print the confirmation page and final application form for future reference.

Application Fees

The fee structure for the different categories is as follows:

• General category: INR 1100
• OBC category: INR 550
• SC/ST category: INR 275

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Admit Card for UGC NET

The UGC NET Admit Card for Phase 5 of the December 2022 cycle has been released by the National Testing Agency on March 09, 2023. Along with this, the City Intimation Slip for the same phase has also been made available on the official website for candidates from March 07, 2023. Candidates can download both the city intimation slip and hall ticket for the exam by logging into their registered accounts. Please note that the UGC NET Admit Card is mandatory to be carried to the designated exam center. Failure to produce the hall ticket on the day of the exam may result in candidates being disallowed from taking the test.

Below are the steps for candidates to download the hall ticket:

1. Go to the official website of NTA.
2. Click on the link to download the hall ticket.
3. To log in, enter your registration number and date of birth.
4. Download the Hall Ticket PDF.
5. Save and print the NTA UGC NET admit card for future reference.

Exam Pattern for UGC NET

Particulars	UGC NET Paper 1	UGC NET Paper 2
Exam mode	Online	Online
Exam duration	180 minutes	180 minutes
Type of paper	Common for all candidates	Subject-specific questions
Total questions	50	100
Type of questions	MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option	MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option
Total marks	100	200
Marking scheme	+2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer	+2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer
Language of paper	English and Hindi	English and Hindi

In its official notification, the National Testing Agency (NTA) provides the UGC NET Marking Scheme, as well as the syllabus and exam pattern. The marking scheme for both papers is identical, and it operates as follows:

• Each correct answer on both UGC NET Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be awarded two marks.
• The revised exam pattern does not penalize incorrect responses with negative marking.
• There is no deduction for unanswered questions.

Syllabus for UGC NET

PAPER 1 SYLLABUS

Every candidate is required to take the UGC NET Paper 1, which is a common requirement. This paper consists of 50 questions, each question being worth 2 marks, resulting in a total of 100 marks. The UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus is divided into 10 units, with each unit having exactly 5 questions dedicated to it. A comprehensive description of the UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus is presented below.

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SUBJECT	SYLLABUS
Teaching Aptitude	Teaching: This topic covers the definition and objectives of teaching, as well as the different levels of teaching such as memory, understanding, and reflective. It also includes the characteristics and basic requirements of effective teaching.Learner’s Characteristics: This topic covers the characteristics of adolescent and adult learners, including their academic, social, emotional, and cognitive traits. It also includes a discussion of individual differences among learners.Factors Affecting Teaching: This topic examines the various factors that can impact the teaching and learning process. These factors include the teacher, the learner, support materials, instructional facilities, the learning environment, and the institution as a whole.Teaching Methods: This topic covers the different teaching methods used in higher education institutions. It includes a comparison of teacher-centered versus learner-centered methods, as well as offline versus online methods like Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs, and others.Teaching Support Systems: This topic looks at the different types of support systems available to teachers, including traditional, modern, and ICT-based systems.Evaluation Systems: This topic covers the elements and types of evaluation used in higher education. It also includes a discussion of evaluation in the choice-based credit system and innovations in evaluation systems, such as computer-based testing.
Research Aptitude	Research Aptitude: Definition and types of research, Characteristics of research, Positivism and Post-Positivist approaches to research. Methods of Research: Experimental research method, Descriptive research method, Historical research method, Qualitative research method, Quantitative research method, Steps involved in the research processThesis and Article Writing: Format and styles of referencing for thesis and article writing, Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in research, Research ethics and ethical considerations.
Logical Reasoning	Comprehending Argument Structure: Argument Forms, Categorical Propositions’ Structure, Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal Fallacies, Language Utilization, Term Connotations and Denotations, Classical Square of Opposition, Discriminating Deductive and Inductive Reasoning, and Analogies.Venn Diagrams: Single and Multiple Applications for Verifying Arguments’ Validity.Indian Logic: Methods of Knowledge Acquisition, Pramanas- Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Oral Testimony), Arthapatti (Implication), and Anupalabddhi (Non-apprehension); Inference Structure and Types, Vyapti (Invariable Connection), Hetvabhasas (Inference Fallacies).
Comprehension	A passage of text is given.Questions related to the passage are asked.
Communication	Communication: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics of Communication.Effective Communication: Non-verbal and Verbal, Classroom Communication, Inter-Cultural and Group Communications, Barriers to Mass-Media, Effective Communication,and Society.
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude	Types of Reasoning: Number series, Letter series, Codes, and Relationships.Mathematical Aptitude: Fraction, Time & Distance, Ratio, Proportion and Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest and Discounting, Averages, etc.
Data Interpretation	Data Sources, Acquisition, and Classification: Understanding the different sources of data, methods of data acquisition, and the classification of data based on various parameters.Quantitative and Qualitative Data: Distinguishing between quantitative and qualitative data, their properties, and their applications in data interpretation.Graphical Representation: Learning how to visually represent data using various charts and graphs, including bar charts, histograms, pie charts, table charts, and line charts.Mapping of Data and Data Interpretation: Understanding how to map data geographically and interpret the information obtained through such mapping. Also, examining the role of data in governance and decision-making processes.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	General Abbreviations and Terminology, Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing, Digital initiatives in Higher Education, ICT and Governance.
People, Development, and Environment	Development and Environment: Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, Human activities and their impact on the environmentEnvironmental Issues: Local, regional, and global issues, Air, water, soil, and noise pollutionSolid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, and electronic waste, Climate change and its socio-economic and political dimensions, The impact of pollutants on human healthNatural and Energy Resources: Solar, wind, soil, hydro, geothermal, biomass, nuclear, and forestsNatural Hazards and Disasters:Mitigation strategies for natural hazards and disasters, National Action Plan on Climate Change, the Environmental Protection Act (1986),  International Agreements and Efforts such as the Montreal Protocol, Convention on Biodiversity, Rio Summit,  Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, and International Solar Alliance.
Higher Education System	Higher Learning Institutions and Education in Ancient India.Development of Higher Learning and Research in Post-Independence India.Traditional, Conventional, and Non-conventional Learning Programs in India.Education for Professions, Technical Skills, and Vocational Training.Education for Values and Environmental Awareness.Policies, Governance, and Administration in Higher Education.

PAPER 2 SYLLABUS

When filling out the application form for UGC NET, candidates are required to select a subject for Paper 1. The subject chosen will determine the content of the 100 questions in UGC NET Paper 2. The table below contains a detailed syllabus PDF for the 82 subjects covered in the UGC NET Exam.

Sno.	SUBJECTS
1	Economics/ Rural Economics/ Cooperation/ Demography/ Development Planning/ Development Studies/ Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics
2	Political Science
3	Philosophy
4	Psychology
5	Sociology
6	History
7	Anthropology
8	Commerce
9	Education
10	Social Work
11	Defence and Strategic Studies
12	Home Science
13	Public Administration
14	Population Studies
15	Music
16	Management  (including Business Admin. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management)
17	Maithili
18	Bengali
19	Hindi

20	Kannada
21	Malayalam
22	Oriya
23	Punjabi
24	Sanskrit
25	Tamil
26	Telugu
27	Urdu
28	Arabic
29	English
30	Linguistics
31	Chinese
32	Dogri
33	Nepali
34	Assamese
35	Gujarati
36	Marathi
37	French
38	Spanish
39	Russian

40	Persian
41	Rajasthani
42	German
43	Japanese
44	Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non Formal Education
45	Physical Education
46	Arab Culture and Islamic Studies
47	Indian Culture
48	Labour Welfare/Industrial Relations/Personnel Management/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management
49	Law
50	Library and Information Science
51	Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, and Peace Studies
52	Comparative Study of Religions
53	Mass Communication and Journalism
54	Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre
55	Museology & Conservation
56	Archaeology
57	Criminology
58	Tribal and Regional Language/Literature
59	Folk Literature

60	Comparative Literature
61	Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/Siddhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darshan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasastha/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama)
62	Women Studies
63	Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art)
64	Geography
65	Social Medicine & Community Health
66	Forensic Science
67	Pali
68	Kashmiri
69	Konkani
70	Computer Science & Application
71	Electronic Science
72	Environmental Sciences
73	Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/ Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, South East Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies
74	Prakrit
75	Human Rights and Duties
76	Tourism Administration and Management
77	Bodo
78	Santali
79	Yoga
80	Sindhi
81	Hindu

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RESULT FOR UGC NET 2023

The official website has released the results of UGC NET 2022 for the combined cycle of December 2021 and June 2022. To check the result, candidates can use the direct link provided. Additionally, the UGC NET 2022 cutoff has been announced, and interested individuals can find it by checking CBSE UGC NET Cutoff. The final answer key is also available on the official website. Aspiring candidates are advised to practice previous years’ papers during their preparation to improve their scores and clear the cutoff.

The UGC NET exam dates have been updated, and the result was released on November 05, 2022. To download the UGC NET Result 2022, follow the steps:

• To access the UGC NET website, visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the ‘UGC NET Result’ link on the website.
• Enter your UGC NET Application Number and Date Of Birth or Password.
• As a result, the scorecard will appear on the screen.
• Candidates should download and print the UGC NET Result for future reference.

Details Mentioned on UGC NET RESULT

The UGC NET scorecard provides the following information:

• The name of the candidate
• The candidate’s UGC NET hall ticket number
• The candidate’s rank
• The name of the paper for which the candidate appeared
• The candidate’s marks in each paper will be evaluated.
• The total marks obtained by the candidate
• The candidate’s percentage and percentile.

UGC CUT-OFFS FOR UGC NET 2023

The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET 2023 Cut Off separately for each of the 81 subjects, taking into account category, paper, and subject. The cut-off marks, along with the result and scorecard, will be made public. Category-wise cut-offs are the minimum marks required to pass the exam in a particular category. The UGC NET cut off may vary depending on multiple factors, such as the difficulty level of the exam.

STEPS TO GET ACCESS TO UGC NET 2023

If you want to download the UGC NET Cut off 2023, you can follow these simple steps:

• Go to the official website of NTA.
• Look for the link to the UGC NET cut off.
• Click on the link and browse through the cut-off marks.
• Once you have found the cut off list you need, download the PDF file.

By following these steps, you can quickly and easily get access to the UGC NET Cut off 2023.

UGC NET Score Calculation UGC NET Score Calculation

Approximately 6% of candidates will pass the Assistant Professor exam. The allocation of slots will follow the reservation policy of the Indian government for different categories.

To be eligible for both the JRF and Assistant Professorship positions, candidates must have taken both papers and received a minimum aggregate score of 40% (35% for reserved categories) in the exam.

NORMALIZATION FOR UGC NET 2023

The examination scores are normalized using the percentile method to provide an unbiased result that accounts for differences in exam difficulty. Scores for each session are allocated between 0 and 100, with raw scores converted to percentiles through the following formula: Total Percentile = (Number of candidates in the session with a raw score equal to or less than the candidate / Total number of candidates in the session) x 100. The raw scores are then combined with the percentiles from both sessions to calculate the final result.

A separate list of cutoff for the UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) program is created for eligible students using the following formula to determine their score and eligibility.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR UGC NET 2023

To qualify in the UGC NET exam, candidates need to achieve a qualifying percentile. Once the results are out, a separate merit list will be created for each category and subject, featuring only those candidates who meet this requirement.

From this list, the top 6% of candidates will be declared eligible for Assistant professorship. These candidates will be considered NET qualified.

Moreover, a separate merit list will be prepared for candidates who have qualified for NET and are also eligible for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).

Finally, there is a minimum marks requirement that candidates must meet in order to qualify in the UGC NET exam.

Category	Paper I + Paper II
General/ EWS	120 marks (40%)
OBC-NCL/PwD/SC/ST	105 marks (35%)

SALARY STRUCTURE FOR UGC NET 2023

The UGC NET JRF salary structure after clearing the NET exam ::

Check out the details below, including scholarship amounts, duration, and other related information for the NET Exam 2023.

The JRF fellowship initially lasts for three years and can be extended for an additional three years if the candidate’s research work is deemed satisfactory by the relevant department of the university or college.

The NET JRF scholarship amount is INR 31,000 for the first two years and INR 35,000 for the remaining tenure.

For contingency expenses,

• Humanities and Social Science candidates receive INR 10,000 per annum for the first two years and for the remaining three years they receive INR 20,500 per annum,
• Science candidates receive INR 12,000 per annum for the first two years and INR 25,000 per annum for the remaining three years.
• Physically and visually challenged candidates are eligible for a monthly allowance of INR 2,000 for escorts or reader assistance.
• HRA is provided as per the rules of the university or institute.

UGC NET Lecturer or Assistant Professor Salary

Upon clearing the UGC NET exam, you can expect to receive attractive salary packages for the positions you hold. The NET Lecturer Salary Structure for different positions can be viewed as follows:

POSITION	SALARY
Assistant Professor (Junior)	Minimum CTC 4.92 Lakhs per year
Assistant Professor	Minimum CTC 5.75 Lakhs per year
Assistant Professor (Senior)	Minimum CTC 6.80 Lakhs per year
Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)	Minimum CTC 9.33 Lakhs per year
Associate Professor	Minimum CTC 9.33 Lakhs per year
Professor	Minimum CTC 11.88 Lakhs per year

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