UGC NET 2022: Notification, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Date

UGC NET 2022 notification will be released online on the official website. After the release of the official notification, all the crucial information regarding the exam will be updated here in this article. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET exam on behalf of the University Grants Commission. Earlier, the CBSE was the regulatory authority for the UGC NET exam but from December 2018, the National Testing Agency is conducting the exam for eligibility for Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship or both. The exam is conducted once a year.

The aspirants must fulfil the basic eligibility requirements for appearing in the exam. The award of the eligibility for Assistant Professor or JRF and both depend on the candidate’s performance in the exam. Here candidates can check crucial information about UGC NET 2022 exam such as application form dates, registration process, eligibility, examination pattern, syllabus, important dates, etc.

Update: The competent authority will invite the application form in the month of April via online mode. The registration dates will be updated soon after the release of the official advertisement.

UGC NET 2022 Notification

• The competent authority i.e. National Testing Agency (NTA) will publish official notification for the UGC NET exam 2022 on its official website.
• The UGC NET application form 20222 is expected to be available in the month of March 2022.
• Aspirants must apply online before the last date. The complete information regarding the exam will be updated here in this article after the announcement of the official dates.
• Everyone should collect information about the exam before submitting an online application form.
• Start preparation as per the prescribed exam pattern and syllabus. We will update information here from time to time.

UGC NET 2022: Exam Overview

The candidates can check here highlights of the UGC NET exam in the table below.

Name of Exam	UGC NET (National Eligibility Test)
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer Based Test)
Eligibility	Master’s degree with at least 55% marks
Age Limit	JRF- 30 Years or below Assistant Professor-No age limit
Registration Mode	Online
Online registration will commence from	March 2022
Registration will close on	March 2022
Date of Exam	June 2022
Medium of the Exam	Hindi or English
Duration of the exam	3 Hours (Paper I- 1 Hour, Paper-II: 2 Hours)
No. of Questions	150 Questions (Paper I: 50, Paper II: 100)
Type of questions	Objective type questions

UGC NET 2022 June Exam Dates

The candidates can check here tentative schedule in the table below. However, the actual dates will be updated after the announcement of the official dates:

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Official notification release date	March 2022
Availability of online application form	March 2022
Last date for applying online	March 2022
Admit card issuance date	June 2022
Date of UGC NET Exam	June 2022
Announcement of the Result	July 2022

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants must be aware of the eligibility requirements for appearing in the UGC NET exam. Here you can check the complete eligibility criteria with regard to NTA UGC NET 2022 exam:

Age Criteria

• There is no upper age limit for the post of Assistant Professor.
• In the case of the Junior Research Fellowship, the upper age limit is fixed at 30 years as of 1st June 2022.
• SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL/Women candidates can be relaxed for up to five years.
• Candidates having research experience and an LL.M. degree will also be eligible for 3 years of relaxation.

Academic Qualification Criteria

• Qualifying Exam: Any candidate having a Post-graduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university will be eligible to apply. Candidates with Ph.D. degrees are also eligible to apply.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must obtain at least 55% marks aggregate in the qualifying exam. Reserved category candidates need to score 50% only.
• Appearing Candidates: Aspirants, who are appearing in the final semester of the qualifying exam can also apply for UGC NET 2019.
• Relaxation: Ph.D. degree holders are eligible to seek 5% relaxation in aggregate marks.

UGC NET 2022 Application Form

The applicants should go through the instructions given below with regard to UGC NET application form 2022:

• First of all, candidates must go through official notification and should obtain the same from the official website.
• Candidates can submit the application form for UGC NET 2022 Exam through online mode only.
• The application form will be available online from the month of March 2022.
• The last date for submission of the application form will be the last week of March 2022.
• Candidates must provide all the information asked in the application form. Remember, all the particulars filled in the application form should be correct and true.
• You need to upload scanned photographs and signatures in the prescribed format with the given specifications.
• Also, pay the requisite application fee which is a mandatory requirement to complete the registration.
• No need to send the hard copy of the application form to the NTA office. However, keep a printout of the application form with you for future reference.

Application Fee

• General candidates: Rs.1000/-
• OBC-NCL candidates: Rs.500/-
• SC/ST/PwD candidates: Rs.250/-
• The candidates can pay the application fee through online mode using net banking, credit/debit card or e-challan.
• The application fee will not be refunded in any case. Hence, you must satisfy yourself before submitting an application form.

Exam Pattern

The candidates must be aware of the exam pattern before appearing in the exam. Here are the details about the NTA UGC NET exam pattern below:

Exam Mode	Online Mode. It means the exam is a computer-based test.
No. of Papers	There will be two papers in this exam.
Medium of the Exam	The test paper will be available in either English or Hindi as per the choice filled by the candidate.
Duration of Exams	Paper-I: 1.00 hour Paper-II: 2.00 hours
Number of Questions	Paper-I: 50 Questions Paper-II: 100 Questions
Marking Scheme	Each question will carry two marks and for every correct response, two marks will be awarded.
Negative Marking	No, there is no provision for negative marking.

UGC NET Syllabus

The information about the syllabus of the UGC NET exam is very-very crucial to know in order to qualify the test. Paper-I of the exam will consist of reasoning ability, general awareness and language skills etc. The papers are designed to check candidates teaching/research aptitude. Candidates can check previous years questions papers to know the syllabus and important topics of the UGC NET exam.

How to Prepare for the NTA UGC NET Exam?

The interested candidates who are preparing for the UGC NET exam must collect significant information about the exam. It is a national level exam through which candidates can pursue their dream of joining the teaching sector job as a Junior Assistant and Assistant Professor at the university level. The candidates have to give their 100% effort to qualify for this exam and it will take a proper preparation plan to crack this exam. Here are some of the tips given below which will be helpful, check carefully:

• We recommend everyone obtain complete information regarding the syllabus and exam pattern.
• After the release of the notification, go through the information bulletin and read each and every instruction carefully.
• Candidates can collect previous year questions papers for reference and information.
• Solve the sample paper including previous year questions to know the difficulty level of the questions.
• Candidates should have a good command of current affairs and general knowledge.
• Buy some good books which are relevant as per the prescribed syllabus.
• During the exam, time management is one of the important factors which can impact performance deeply hence, candidates should work on time management.
• Candidates are recommended to start preparation so early and try to cover each and every section of the syllabus.
• Be positive and confident during the exam.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Question: When will be UGC NET 2022 June exam held?

Answer: UGC NET 2022 June exam will be held in the 2nd week of June 2022.

Question: Who will conduct the UGC NET 2022 June exam?

Answer: The UGC NET exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency. Earlier the UGC NET exam was conducted by CBSE.

Question: What is the educational qualification criterion for appearing in UGC NET?

Answer: The applicant must have completed the master’s degree programme from any recognized university/institution that can appear in this exam.

Question: What is the age limit for UGC NET 2022?

Answer: The candidate’s age should not exceed 30 years as of 1st January 2022 for the June exam in the case of the Junior Research Fellowship. However, there is no age limit prescribed for the Assistant Professor.

Question: How can I submit UGC NET application form?

Answer: The applicants can apply online on the official website of NTA within the stipulated time frame.

Question: What will be the UGC NET exam mode?

Answer: The UGC NET exam will be held via online mode. It is a computer-based test.

Question: How can I pay the application fee?

Answer: The registration fee can be paid through online modes such as net banking, debit/credit card.

Question: Is there a negative marking in the UGC NET exam?

Answer: No, there is no negative marking.

UGC NET 2022 Admit Card

The candidates can check here admit card details in respect of the UGC NET 2022 exam below:

• The authority will release UGC NET admit card 2022 in the month of June 2022.
• Candidates can download the admit card from the official website.
• Take a printout of the admit card and keep it safe till the entire examination process gets over.
• Candidates must carry admit card on the day of the exam along with a photo identity card.
• Remember without having a valid admission card, you will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
• Admit Card will be sent via speed post to any individual.

UGC NET Answer Keys

The authority after completion of the UGC NET 2022 exam will release Answer Keys on its official website. Candidates can download answer keys for all papers. If candidates find any discrepancy in the answer sheet then they can challenge it through the proper channel.

Candidates have to pay Rs.1000/-for each question. The authority after re-checking the objection of the candidates will publish the final answer key.

UGC NET 2022 Result

The UGC NET 2022 June exam result will be probably in the month of July 2022. Candidates can obtain their results online at the official portal by entering the application number/roll number and date of birth.

The National Testing Authority will also upload marks obtained by the candidate in the written test on its official website. Candidates should take the printout of the result and keep it safe for future reference.

UGC NET Cut-Off

Candidates have to score cut-off marks for qualifying for the exam. Those who score minimum qualifying marks will be considered eligible for Assistant Professor and JRF.

The subject and category wise merit list will be prepared. After the declaration of the result, candidates can obtain an e-certificate from the UGC. Check the minimum qualifying in the table below:

Category	Cut-Off (Minimum Qualifying Marks)
	Paper-I	Paper-II
General	40% (40)	40%(40)
SC/ST/OBC/PwD	35%(35)	35%(35)

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NTA UGC NET 2022 Highlights

The candidates can check the highlights of the UGC NET 2022 June exam hereinbelow. Check the following information carefully:

• The National Testing Agency will announce the UGC NET 2022 exam notification on its official website.
• The registration for UGC NET June 2022 is expected to commence from the 2nd week of March 2022.
• UGC NET 2022 June exam will be held most probably in the 2nd week of June 2022.
• Therefore, interested candidates must apply within the prescribed time frame and should not wait for the last date.
• Registration can be done online only as there is no other way to apply.
• The date of birth entered in the application must be as per the high school certificate.
• After making payment of the registration fee, keep receipt of payment done as proof.
• You need to upload the latest images of the photograph and signature as per the directions.
• Keep the printout of the UGC NET application form for future reference.
• The mobile number and e-mail ID provided by the candidate must be functional till the entire process is completed.
• There will be two papers in the exam and both will consist of multiple-choice questions.
• If any candidate is found ineligible even after qualifying for the exam his/her candidature shall liable to be cancelled.
• Candidates are recommended to fill out exam city choices carefully because, under no circumstances, requests for a change of exam city will be entertained.
• The official website of the National Testing Agency is www.ntanet.nic.in. Candidates are recommended to visit this website from time to time for the latest information.
• There will be no request entertained for change or modification in the particulars of the application form. However, NTA will provide a chance to correct or modify the error in a certain period.
• There is no requirement to send the confirmation page of the application form to the NTA. However, candidates should retain the printout of the application form (four copies), fee receipt and photographs (as uploaded with the online application form).
• In case of any problem, candidates can contact the competent authority for help.

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