UGC NET Syllabus of All Subjects

University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) Online Form 2022.

UGC-NET is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for ‘Assistant Professor’ and ‘Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor’ in Indian universities and colleges.

December 2021 and June 2022 (merged cycles) of UGC-NET

The December 2021 and June 2022 (merged cycles) of UGC NET will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in multi shifts as per the time schedule specified in the Information at a glance, in the Subjects given at Appendix -III in selected Cities spread across the Country.

Mode of Examination

The Examination shall be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.

Pattern of Examination

The Test will consist of two papers. Both the papers will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions. There will be no break between papers.

Paper Marks Number of Questions MCQ Total duration
I 100 50 The questions in Paper I intends to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the Candidate.

 

03 hours (180 minutes) without any break.

All the questions are compulsory.

II 200 100 This is based on the subject selected by the candidate and will assess domain knowledge

 

 

Subject and Syllabus of Test

The List of Subjects and their Codes for December 2021 and June 2022 (merged cycles) of UGC NET are given at Appendix -III. A new subject “Hindu Studies” (Subject code 102) has been introduced among the list of subjects vide letter no. F.No.4-1/2019(NET/NTA) received from UGC-NET Bureau dated: 24.03.2022.

The candidates may note that the syllabus has been modified and the new syllabus applicable from June 2019 onwards has also been notified through a Public Notice on NTA website.

Age Limit and Relaxation

(i) JRF: Not more than 31 years as on 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e. 01.06.2022 (This age limit is applicable for the current examination only).

A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC available on website: www.ncbc.nic.in) /SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories and to women applicants. Relaxation will also be provided to the candidates with 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, which should be a recognized Indian university / Institute of National Importance / foreign university which is duly approved / recognized / accredited in its own Country / Public Sector Undertaking of Government of India / State Government in India. The research should not have been carried out towards completion of graduation or post-graduation degree(s). Three years relaxation in age will be permissible to the candidates with 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, conducted, i.e.,01.06.2022. Total age relaxation on the above ground(s) shall not exceed five years under any circumstances.

(ii) Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit in applying for UGC-NET for Assistant Professor.

Important Dates, Fee Details and Application Procedure:

Start Date 30 April 2022
End Date 20 May 2022

(upto to 05:00 P.M)

Fees

General/Unreserved                                    Rs. 1100/-
Gen-EWS*/ OBC-NCL**                              Rs. 550/-
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Person

with Disability (PwD)                                  Rs. 275/-

Important Links

Correction Date

21 May 2022 to 23 May 2022

Date of Exam

To be announced later on website

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