NTA UGC NET Exam 2020 - Entrance Exam for JRF and Lectureship

The UGC NET is the national level exam conducted to find the aspirants eligible for the posts of Assistant Professor or JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) & Assistant Professor both.

Every year, approx. 10 lakh candidates register for this exam to become a lecturer or researcher in various fields. If you are keen to pursue a career in these fields, then appearing in NTA UGC NET 2020 Exam will be the best decision.

UGC NET Exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year in June and December. The first exam of 2020 was scheduled for 15th June 2020 but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the exam has been extended by NTA.

Here, you can check all the exam dates and important information about this exam below: -

 

 

Highlights of UGC NET 2020

 

Having all the essential information about the exam you are going to prepare for, is very crucial to have the right strategy. So here are the important highlights of the UGC NET 2020 Exam. Check them below.

 

 

UGC NET Notification June 2020

 

NTA had released the important dates of June 2020 session on 16th March 2020. But as you all know, the COVID-19 is spreading too much in our country, and due to the requests of many students, National Testing Agency has postponed the exam. Currently, there is no such official notification released regarding the exam dates.

Here, you can check the latest updates about UGC NET Notification below: -

 

The correction window has been opened on 06th July 2020 by NTA and it will be closed on 15th July 2020.

The exam will be conducted in July/August 2020 (Tentative).

Application Process has been ended on 30th June 2020 (Extended).

 

 

Check the UGC NET Notification 2020 and important dates in detail and stay updated with all events related to UGC NET Exam 2020.

 

 

Download UGC NET General Paper -1 Sample Theory to boost your exam preparation.

 

 

Below are some important statistics of the previous session of NTA NET Exam, that will help you understand the exam in detail.

 

NTA NET Previous Session – Statistics You must Know!

 

It is important to have the information of previous NET Exam like:-

How many students appeared in UGC NET Dec 2019?

How many subjects are there in the exam? etc.

These stats will help you to get a better understating of the exam. So, we have shared the UGC NET Dec 2019 Statistics below.

 

 

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2020

 

The conducting authority of the exam sets some guidelines to appear in the exam which is Eligibility criteria. It is crucial to satisfy these criteria to apply for the exam.  

The eligibility for the UGC NET exam 2020 has been decided based on two major factors i.e. education qualification and age limit.

 

 

Education Qualification –

 

If you have completed post-graduation or enrolled for the masters then you can apply for this exam.

Candidates require 55% marks in their master’s degree for general/EWS category and 50% marks for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD/ Transgender.

Ph.D. degree holders also apply for the UGC NET June 2020.

 

 

Age Limit –

 

There is no age restriction to appear in UGC NET for Assistant Professor.

If you want to apply for JRF then your age should be 30 years or less.

Here, check the detailed UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2020 before applying for the exam.

 

 

Download Free UGC NET 2020 Model Paper & Solutions

 

UGC NET Application Form 2020

 

UGC NET Application form is the first process to register for the exam. So, if you want to appear in the NTA NET 2020 then you should fulfill the most important formality of UGC NET Exam 2020 Online Application Submission.

You can apply for the exam in just 4 easy steps: -

Step 1 – Register for the UGC NET June 2020 Exam.

Step 2 - Fill the personal and educational details in the online application form.

Step 3 - Upload your scanned Photograph and Signature as per the NTA guidelines.

Step 4 - Pay the application fee through SBI /Syndicate/HDFC /ICICI Payment Gateways i.e. Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking/Paytm.

The online application procedure for June 2020 has been closed on 30th June 2020.

To make it easier for applicants to submit the application appropriately and successfully, Eduncle has come up with the step by step procedure of UGC NET 2020 Apply online along with pictorial demonstration.

 

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2020

 

The Paper Pattern of UGC NET Exam 2020 gives you knowledge about the exam to understand its methodology and marking scheme.

According to UGC NET 2020 Exam Pattern, the test will consist of two papers (Paper I & II).

NTA NET Paper – I is common for all the subjects. It is primarily designed to test your general awareness, comprehension, divergent thinking, and reasoning ability.

UGC NET Paper - II will be based on the selected subject (the subject you opt for).

 

 

NTA UGC NET Syllabus 2020 – Know about the Topics You Need to Prepare for!

 

Syllabus gives the ides of topics that will be asked in the exam. Before starting preparation for the exam, make sure that you have got the updated UGC NET Syllabus of Paper 1 & your chosen subject.

The Syllabus of Paper 1 is common for all the subjects whereas Paper 2 syllabus will be based on the subject that you have opted to appear in the exam.

Here you will find the syllabus of Paper 1 along with the no. of subtopics included.

 

 

You can check and get free UGC NET 2020 Syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 (all 81 subjects) here along with the list of their important chapters and topics.

 

 

Download Experts Designed Sample Notes for UGC NET

 

UGC NET Books, Study Material Recommendations by Experts

 

Good quality study material is very important for UGC NET preparation to score well in the exam. Eduncle provides the complete UGC NET Study Material to prepare for the 2020 Exam that will help you to boost your preparation for a good result.

 

 

Below, you can check some of the best books for UGC NET Paper 1.

 

 

UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers & Answer Key

 

Solving UGC NET Previous Years Papers & Sample Papers designed by qualified faculty have always been the best-ever technique to improve your scores in the final exam.

The National Eligibility Test, been one of the popular exams among the postgraduate students, more than 10 lakh students register for each session and only 6% of them get selected for JRF and lectureship.

So, to prepare in the best way for the exam, we would suggest you solve the Last 5 exams UGC NET Question Papers along with their UGC NET Answer Key.

Solving question paper helps you in various ways like the idea of exam difficulty level, types of questions asked, important topics, etc. And with the answer key, you can get an idea about your accuracy level.

From the below table, you can download the UGC NET Papers & Solutions of the June and December sessions of previous exams.

 

 

UGC NET Mock Test 2020

 

To prepare best for the exam, practicing is the best way and mock test will help you in it. By solving the UGC NET 2020 Mock Test you can recall all the topics that you have covered. And you can increase your speed and accuracy so that you can attempt as many questions as possible with maximum accuracy and score better in the exam.

You can easily get the free UGC NET Mock Test from Eduncle. NTA also provides free mock test papers for all subjects.

 

UGC NET Admit Card – Essential Document to Carry at Exam Hall

 

In order to attempt the exam, you must carry the NTA UGC NET Admit Card 2020 along with you at the Examination Hall.

The admit card for NTA NET 2020 will be released in July 2020 (Tentative) on its official website. If you have successfully applied for this exam, then you must check the complete procedure and important details regarding UGC NET Admit Card 2020.

Some other documents that you are required to carry for the UGC NET 2020 exam with the admit card are: -

Passport Size Photo

Original Authorized Id Card

PwD Certificate (If Eligible)

 

You can check the procedure to download the UGC NET admit card below: -

Step 1 – Go to the official website and click on the download admit card link.

Step 2 – Fill all the required details and submit it.

Step 3 – Now, check your admit card details and download it for further use.

 

 

Download UGC NET Syllabus to start your preparation with proper strategy.

 

How to Prepare UGC NET? Tips, Tricks & Study Plan by Subject Experts!

 

If you are preparing for UGC NET Exam 2020 then you are required to study hard as the difficulty level of this exam is very high.

Hence, our experts have come up with the best study plan and tips that can help you to improve your scores:

Start your preparation with good study material.

It is important to follow a proper schedule plan.

Solving the question papers is the best way to recall all the syllabus topics.

Practice and revision are always a success mantra according to the UGC NET Toppers.

Enhance your study with UGC NET Preparation Tips by Experts.

 

UGC NET Result 2020

 

Result is the outcome of your preparation and they help you decide the path to your goal. For proper idea and to strategise the preparation, you should check the previous year cut off marks as it will help you to set your target for the exam.

NTA had declared the UGC NET Dec 2019 Exam Result on 31st December 2019. Below, you can check the UGC NET Dec. 2019 cut off marks: -

 

 

Eduncle has also given the complete step by step procedure for you in the above mentioned link so that you can check your UGC NET exam 2020 results without facing any problem.

 

 

Get good scores in UGC NET 2020. Download Experts Designed UGC NET Study Material

 

UGC NET Certificate

 

Conducting the National Eligibility Test and providing the award of certificates and JRF to the qualified candidates is the responsibility of NTA since December 2019 (previously the University Grants Commission was responsible for releasing the Certificate).

The certificates will be issued for those candidates who qualify the NTA UGC NET Exam 2020. The validity of the JRF certificate award is 3 years from the date of issue while for lectureship, it is valid for lifetime.

NTA takes 10 to 20 days to issue the certificates after the result declaration. With the certificate, you will get many benefits such as: -

You can apply for JRF and assistant professor in any of the reputed institutes across India.

You can take advantage of the scholarship & fellowship offered by UGC.

Click on the link to get the complete detail of UGC NET Certificate.

 

What After Qualifying UGC NET 2020 Exam?

 

There are multiple options to opt after clearing UGC NET. For eg: Lectureship and Assistant Professor opportunities in UGC Approved Universities.

You can also get the following jobs through UGC NET JRF: -

JRF (Junior Research Fellow)

PF (Project Fellow)

PA (Project Assistant/Associate)

Author

Project Manager

Get the complete list of Career Scopes after UGC NET here!

 

UGC NET Exam Review

 

Before starting your exam preparation, it is important to know the difficulty level of the exam so that you can make the study plan accordingly. UGC NET Exam Review will help you with it.

As per the previous exam students’ feedback, the difficulty level of the NTA UGC NET Exam was: -

Paper 1 of UGC NET December 2019 was moderate level.

The overall difficulty level of UGC NET Paper 2 was moderate to difficult.

 

 

Download Free PDF of UGC NET Question Papers

 

Frequently Asked Questions of UGC NET Exam

 

Here, we have coved the most asked queries regarding the 2020 exam. Check them below: -

 

Query 1 – How many times is UGC NET conducted in a year?

Ans – NTA conducts the UGC NET Exam twice a year in June and December months. But for June 2020, the National testing agency has postponed the exam due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it can be conducted in July/ August 2020.

 

Query 2 – How many times is UGC NET conducted in a year?

Ans – UGC NET Exam 2020 is going to be conducted in 81 subjects.

 

Query 3 – Is UGC NET conducted online?

Ans – Yes, UGC NET Exam is conducted in online mode only by NTA.

 

Query 4 – What are the passing marks of UGC NET Exam 2020?

Ans – You will have to secure minimum qualifying marks in both the papers. The qualifying marks for the General category are 40% whereas, 35% marks are required by reserved category candidates.

 

Query 5 – What is the salary of UGC NET qualified lecturer?

Ans – The salary of Assistant Professor varies from INR 67000 to 75000 per month.

 

Query 6 – How many attempts are allowed for UGC NET?

Ans – For UGC NET JRF, you can apply till 30 years of your age (reservation is available) and there is no age limit for appearing in the NET Exam for the post of Assistant Professor.

 

Query 7 - Is it possible to apply for NET in two different subjects?

Ans – No, you can only apply for one UGC NET Subjects only in a session.

 

Query 8 – Which subject is best to select for UGC NET?

Ans – The subject from which you have pursued your master’s degree is the best to choose in UGC NET.

 

Query 9 - How tough is to crack UGC NET?

Ans – The difficulty level of the NET Exam is tough. But you can crack it by adopting the right approach, smart study tips, and quality study material.

 

Query 10 – Are questions repeated in UGC NET?

Ans – There are very low chances of questions repetition. But you may find the questions on the same topics and concepts.

 

Query 11 - Can I change the exam centre in UGC NET Exam 2020?

Ans – No, there is no facility available to change your NTA NET Exam Centre in any condition.

 

 

Download UGC NET Study Material for Better Preparation & boost up your learning for the exam.

 

 

Here we have provided all the important details of the UGC NET Exam 2020. We hope this guide provides all the information about the exam you were looking for. If you find the article informative, please do share it with NTA UGC NET 2020 aspirants.

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