NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam for JRF, Lectureship - Complete Guide

What is UGC NET Exam?

NTA UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted to find aspirants who are eligible for the post of Assistant Professor or JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) & Assistant Professor both.

Every year, approximate 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 the NTA NET 2021 Exam will be the best decision.

UGC NET Exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year. As per the recent notification, NTA is going to postpone the UGC-NET Dec 2020 cycle (May 2021) exams.

In this blog, you will get to know all the essential details about NTA UGC NET exam 2021.

 

 

 

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Highlights of NTA UGC NET Exam 2021 (Dec 2020 Session)

 

Having complete information about the exam you are going to prepare for is very crucial for your exam preparation. Below are the important highlights of the UGC NET 2021 Exam (Dec 2020 Session).

 

 

 

NTA NET Exam 2021 Notification

 

NTA has released the important dates for the May 2021 exam. So, if you are preparing for the upcoming NET Exam, then check the tentative dates below.

According to the update, NTA is going to postpone the UGC-NET Dec 2020 cycle (May 2021) exams which were going to take place from 2nd May'21 earlier. This step is being taken for the safety & well-being of candidates and exam functionaries during the Covid19 pandemic.

NTA has extended the date of the UGC NET Application form from 2nd March 2021 to 9th March 2021. Candidates who have missed the opportunity to fill the form, have a chance to apply for the December 2020 session.

NTA will conduct the UGC National Eligibility Test 2021 for Dec 2020 session from 2nd May to 17th May 2021.

UGC NET Application Forms have been released on the official e-portal on 2nd Feb 2021.

Last date to apply for UGC NET 2021 (December 2020 Session) is 2nd March 2021.

UGC NET Correction Form 2021 window is now open (till 15th March 2021).

 

 

Check the UGC NET 2021 Notification and important dates in detail, and stay updated with all events related to UGC NET Dec 2020 Cycle (May 2021).

 

 

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

 

NTA NET 2020 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 in June 2020?

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 June 2020 statistics below.

 

 

NTA NET 2021 May Eligibility Criteria (Dec Session)

 

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 2021 (Session Dec 2020) has been decided based on two major factors i.e. education qualification and age limit.

 

 

UGC NET Exam 2021 Education Qualification –

 

If you have completed post-graduation or have 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.

PhD degree holders can also apply for the UGC NET May 2021.

 

 

NTA NET May 2021 Age Limit –

 

There is no age restriction to appear for the UGC NET May 2021 Assistant Professor post.

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

Here, check the detailed NET 2021 Eligibility Criteria before applying for the exam.

 

 

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UGC NET 2021 Application Form

 

An application form is the first process to register for the exam. If you want to appear in the NTA UGC NET 2021 then you should fulfill the most important formality of the UGC NET Exam 2021 form submission.

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

Step 1 – Go to the UGC NET 2021 official website (https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/) and register for the May 2021 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 May 2021 guidelines (Dec Session).

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 UGC NET May 2021 (Dec 2020 session) has been started on 2nd Feb 2021.

To make it easier for applicants to submit the application appropriately and successfully, Eduncle has come up with the step-by-step procedure of the UGC NET 2021 May Application Form along with a pictorial demonstration.

 

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2021

 

The Paper Pattern of NTA NET May 2021 gives you knowledge about the exam to understand its methodology and marking scheme.

According to UGC NET 2021 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 will be based on the selected subject (the subject you opt for).

 

 

 

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NTA NET May 2021 Syllabus – Know about the Topics You Need to Prepare for

 

Syllabus gives an idea of topics that will be asked in the exam. Before starting preparation for the exam, make sure that you have got the updated NTA UGC NET May 2021 Syllabus of Paper 1 & your chosen subject.

The Syllabus of Paper 1 is common for all the subjects whereas the 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 number of subtopics included.

 

 

You can check and get free UGC NET 2021 May Syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 (all 81 subjects) here along with the list of their important chapters and topics.

 

 

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UGC NET May 2021 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 2021 Study Material to prepare for the Dec 2020 session 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 scores in the UGC NET 2021 May Exam (Dec 2020 Session).

The National Eligibility Test, being one of the popular exams among 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 to solve the Last 5 exams UGC NET Question Papers along with their UGC NET Answer Key.

 

 

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Solving 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.

From the below table, you can download the previous papers & solutions for the June and December sessions.

 

 

UGC NET 2021 Mock Test

 

To prepare for the exam, practicing is the best way and for that mock tests will help you. By solving the NTA NET May 2021 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.

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 2021 Admit Card – Essential Document to Carry at Exam Hall

 

In order to attempt the exam, you must carry the NTA UGC NET Admit Card 2021 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 2020 Dec session will be released in April 2021 (expected) on the UGC NET website (https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/). If you have successfully applied for this exam, then you must check the complete procedure and important details regarding UGC NET 2021 May Admit Card.

Some other documents that you are required to carry for the NTA NET Exam 2021 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 2021 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 2021 May? Tips & Study Plan by Subject Experts!

 

If you are preparing for UGC NET Exam 2021 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 NTA NET Toppers.

Enhance your study with UGC NET Preparation Tips by Experts.

 

 

Download NTA NET Previous 5 Papers along with the Answer Keys to analyze your preparation. 

 

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 as it will help you to set your target for the exam.

Note - NTA has declared the June 2020 Exam Result on 1st December 2020. Below, you can check the NTA NET June 2020 cut off marks for the unreserved category: -

 

 

Eduncle has also given the complete cut off for other categories along with step by step procedure to check the result on UGC NTA NET Cut Off Marks and UGC NET Results blog.

 

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 since December 2019 (previously the University Grants Commission was responsible for releasing the Certificate).

The certificates will be issued for those candidates who qualify for the NTA NET 2021 Exam. The validity of the JRF certificate award is 3 years from the date of issue while for lectureship, it is valid for a lifetime.

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 of the reputed institutes across India.

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

Note - NTA has released NET Certificates for June 2020 on 11th December 2020. Click on the link to get the complete detail of the UGC NET Certificate.

 

 

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What After Qualifying NTA NET Exam 2021?

 

There are multiple options to opt for after clearing NTA UGC NET Exam 2021. For eg: 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 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 UGC NET NTA Exam was: -

NTA NET June 2020 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 2021

 

Here, we have covered the most asked Queries Regarding the UGC NET 2021 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 a year in June and December months. But due to covid-19, the June session was conducted in September month and Dec 2020 exam is going to be conducted in May 2021.

 

Query 2) How many subjects are available in NTA NET May 2021?

Ans – UGC NET Exam 2021 is going to be conducted in 81 subjects.

 

Query 3) Will UGC NTA NET 2021 conduct online?

Ans – Yes, UGC NET 2021 Exam will be conducted in online mode only.

 

Query 4) What are the passing marks of the UGC NET Exam 2021?

Ans – You will have to secure minimum qualifying marks in both 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 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 2021 May Exam (Dec 2020 Session)?

Ans – For NET JRF, you can apply till 31 years of your age (reservation is available) and 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 May 2021 in two different subjects?

Ans – No, you can only apply for one Subject of UGC NET 2021 in a session.

 

Query 8) Which subject I should choose for UGC NET 2021?

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 2021 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 May 2021?

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 2021?

Ans – Yes, you can change your NTA NET 2021 Exam Centre during the correction form.

 

Query 12) Which term will be correct for the NET 2021 Exam – CBSE UGC NET or NTA UGC NET?

Ans – The correct term for the NTA UGC NET Exam 2021 will be as the National Testing Agency conducts this exam since Dec 2018. Previously it was conducted by CBSE.

 

 

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Here we have provided all the important details about UGC NET Exam 2021 and what is UGC NET. We hope this guide provides all the information about the exam you were looking for. 

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