NTA UGC NET 2022 Exam Guide for JRF & Lectureship

What is the UGC NET Exam?

NTA conducts UGC NET Exam to find aspirants who are eligible for the post of Assistant Professor, JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) or both.

Every year, lakhs of candidates register for this exam to become a lecturer or researchers in various fields. If you are willing to pursue a career in these fields, then appearing in the NTA NET 2022 Exam will be the best decision.

From 2022, National Testing Agency will conduct UGC NET Exam in two sessions (June & December) for 82 subjects.

This blog will help you know all the essential details about the 2022 exam. You can check the following -

 

 

 

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Highlights of NTA UGC NET Exam 2022

 

It is crucial to have complete information about the exam to prepare for it. Below are the key points that you need to know for the UGC NET 2022 Exam:

 

 

 

 

NTA UGC NET Exam Notification 2022

 

The notification for the upcoming UGC NET Exam has been released on 30th April 2022. You should know all the latest updates on the exam.

According to the latest update, NTA has released exam dates for the UGC NET 2022 & the exam will take place on 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th July, and 12th, 13th, 14th August 2022.

The correction window will open from 31^st May to 01^st June 2022. Candidates can login via their registered ID on the official portal to make corrections in their application form.

The Application Process for UGC NET December 2021/June 2022 has started from 30th April to 20th May 2022. The last date to apply has now been extended till 30^th May 2022.

NTA has introduced the new subject "Hindu studies" in the UGC NET Exam and made some changes to the syllabus. The new syllabus applicable from June 2019 has also been notified on the official website of NTA.

The National Testing Agency will conduct UGC-NET in December 2021 and June 2022 (merged cycles) for JRF and Lecturers in 82 subjects in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

As per the latest update, NTA has released the information bulletin for UGC NET December 2021 and June 2022 Merged Cycle on 30th April.

National Testing Agency has recently tweeted brief information about the UGC NET 2022 Exam Date. According to the tweet, the NET exam for December 2021 and June 2022 sessions will be merged. The exam will take place in the month of June 2022. Candidates who want to appear in it must check the latest update about the exam.

 

For the merged cycles of December 2021 and June 2022, the next UGC-NET will be conducted in first/second week of June 2022. The exact schedule will be announced once NTA finalizes the dates. pic.twitter.com/nmkkfxjsoW

— Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar (@mamidala90) April 10, 2022

 

Below, we have provided you with all the important dates and the latest news of UGC NET 2022 and 2021 released by the officials. Check the UGC NET 2022 Notification and important dates in detail, and stay updated with all events.

 

 

UGC NET 2022 Exam Dates

 

NTA has released the important dates for the UGC NET 2022 exam. So, if you want to appear for the upcoming NET Exam, you should check the dates from the given table below.

 

 

 

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NTA NET 2021 Session – Statistics You must Know

 

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

How many students appeared in NTA UGC NET 2021?

How many subjects are there in the exam? etc.

These stats will help you to get a better understanding of the exam. So, we have shared the NTA NET 2021 statistics below for your referance.

 

 

 

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NTA UGC NET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

 

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

The eligibility for the NTA NET Exam 2022 has been decided based on two major factors i.e., education qualification and age limit.

 

 

UGC NET Exam 2022 Education Qualification –

 

If you have completed post-graduation or have enrolled for the master's, 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.

PhD degree holders can also apply for the UGC NET 2022.

 

 

NTA NET 2022 Age Limit –

 

There is no age restriction to appear for the UGC NET 2022 Assistant Professor post.

If you want to apply for JRF, your age should be 31 years or less.

Here, check the detailed NET 2022 Eligibility Criteria before applying for the exam.

 

 

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UGC NET 2022 Application Form

 

An application form is the first process to register for the exam. If you want to appear in the NTA UGC NET 2022, then you should submit the UGC NET Exam 2022 form.

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

Step 1 – Go to the UGC NET 2022 official website (https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/) and register for the 2022 Exam.

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

Step 3 – Upload your scanned Photograph and Signature as per the NTA NET 2022 guidelines.

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

 

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UGC NET Exam Pattern 2022

 

The Paper Pattern of NTA NET 2022 gives you knowledge about the exam and understanding of its methodology and marking scheme.

According to UGC NET 2022 Exam Pattern, the test will consist of two papers (Paper I & II).

NTA NET Paper 1 is common for all subjects. It is primarily designed to test your general awareness, comprehension, divergent thinking, and reasoning ability.

Paper-II is based on the selected subject (the subject you opt for).

 

 

 

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NTA NET 2022 Syllabus – Know about the Important Topics

 

Syllabus gives an idea of topics asked in the exam. Before starting preparation for the exam, ensure that you have the updated NTA NET 2022 Syllabus of Paper 1 & your chosen subject.

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

Here, you will find the syllabus of Paper 1 along with the number of subtopics included.

 

You can check and get the free UGC NET 2022 Syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 (all 82 subjects) here along with the list of their important chapters and topics.

 

 

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UGC NET 2022 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 2022 Study Material to prepare for the 2022 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 previous years' papers & sample papers designed by qualified faculty have always been the best technique to improve your UGC NET 2022 Exam scores.

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

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

Solving previous years’ question papers help 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.

You can download the previous papers & solutions for the June and December sessions below.

 

 

 

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UGC NET 2022 Mock Test

 

Practicing is the best way to prepare for the exam, and mock tests will help you in it. By solving the NTA NET 2022 Mock Test, you can recall all the topics that you have covered. They will help you to increase your speed and accuracy so that you can attempt as many questions as possible with maximum accuracy and score better in the exam.

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

 

 

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NTA UGC NET 2022 Admit Card – Essential Document to Carry at Exam Hall

 

UGC NET 2022 Admit Card will release in July 2022, expectedly. In order to attempt the exam, you must carry the NTA UGC NET Admit Card 2022 along with you at the Examination Hall. You can download the NET Hall ticket from UGC NET official website.

The admit card for NTA NET 2022 will release on the UGC NET website (https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/). If you successfully apply for this exam, then you must check the complete procedure and essential details regarding the UGC NET 2022 Admit Card.

Some other documents that you are required to carry for the NTA NET Exam 2022 with the admit card are: -

Passport Size Photo

Original Authorized Id Card

PwD Certificate (If Eligible)

 

You can check the procedure to download the NTA NET 2022 admit card below: -

Step 1 – Go to the UGC NET 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.

 

How to Prepare NTA UGC NET 2022? Tips & Study Plan by Subject Experts!

 

If you are preparing for UGC NET Exam 2022, then you must 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.

According to the NTA NET Toppers, practice and revision are always a success mantra to crack the exam.

Enhance your study with UGC NET Preparation Tips by Experts.

 

 

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UGC NET Result

 

Result is the outcome of your preparation, and they help you decide the path to your goal. For the proper idea and to strategize the preparation, you should check the previous year's cut-off marks to help you set your exam target.

Note - NTA has declared the 2021 Exam Result along with the cutoff on 19th February 2022. 

Eduncle has also given the complete cut-off for other categories and a step-by-step procedure to check the UGC NTA NET Cut Off Marks and UGC NET Results here.

 

 

 

NTA NET Certificate

 

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

The certificates will be issued for those candidates who will qualify for the NTA NET 2021 Exam. The validity of the JRF certificate award is three years from the date of issue. At the same time, it is valid for a lifetime for a lectureship.

National Testing Agency 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 reputed institutes across India.

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

Note - NTA will release the NET Certificates 2022, 4-5 months after declaring the UGC NET results. Click on the link to get the complete detail of the UGC NET Certificate.

 

 

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What After Qualifying NTA NET Exam 2022?

 

There are multiple options available after clearing NTA UGC NET Exam 2022. For e.g., Lectureship and Assistant Professor opportunities in UGC Approved Universities.

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

JRF (Junior Research Fellow)

PF (Project Fellow)

PA (Project Assistant/Associate)

Author

Project Manager

Check other career scopes after qualifying for the exam through - NET Career Scopes.

 

NTA NET Exam Review

 

Before starting your exam preparation, it is important to know the difficulty level of the exam to 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 UGC NET NTA Exam was: -

NTA NET 2021 Paper 1 was moderate level.

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

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions of NTA UGC NET Exam 2022

 

Here, we have covered the most asked Queries Regarding the UGC NET 2022 exam. Check them below: -

 

Query 1) How many times is the NTA NET conducted in a year?

Ans – NTA conducts the UGC NET Exam twice in June and December. The upcoming session of December 2021 and June 2022 exams has merged and will be conducted in the month of July & August 2022. 

 

Query 2) How many subjects are available in NTA NET 2022?

Ans – UGC NET Exam 2022 will be conducted in 82 subjects.

 

Query 3) Will UGC NTA NET 2022 be conducted online?

Ans – Yes, UGC NET 2022 Exam will be conducted in online mode only.

 

Query 4) What are the passing marks for the UGC NET Exam 2022?

Ans – You will have to secure minimum qualifying marks in both papers. The approx. qualifying marks for the General category are 70% whereas, reserved category candidates require 60% marks.

 

Query 5) What is the salary of a UGC NTA NET qualified lecturer?

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

 

Query 6) How many attempts are allowed for NTA NET 2022 Exam?

Ans – For NET JRF, you can apply till 31 years of your age (reservation is available). There is no age limit for appearing in the NET UGC Exam for the post of Assistant Professor.

 

Query 7) Is it possible to apply for NTA NET 2022 in two different subjects?

Ans – No, you can only apply for one Subject of UGC NET 2022 in a session.

 

Query 8) Which subject I should choose for UGC NET 2022?

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

 

Query 9) How tough is it to crack the NET 2022 Exam?

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

 

Query 10) Will questions repeat in UGC NET 2022?

Ans – There will be a very low chance of question 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 2022?

Ans – Yes, you can change your NTA NET 2022 Exam Centre during the correction form.

 

Query 12) Which term will be correct for the NET 2022 Exam – CBSE UGC NET or NTA UGC NET?

Ans – The correct term is the NTA UGC NET Exam 2022, as the National Testing Agency conducts the exam since Dec 2018. Previously it was conducted by CBSE. 

 

 

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Here we have provided all the necessary details about UGC NET Exam 2022. We hope this guide provides all the information about the exam. 

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