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National Eligibility Test (NET): The National Educational Testing Bureau of University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts National Eligibility Test (NET) to determine eligibility for lectureship and for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for Indian nationals in order to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and research. The test is conducted in Humanities (including languages), Social Sciences, Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Applications and Electronic Science. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) con- ducts the UGC-CSIR NET for other Science subjects, namely, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Earth Atmospheric Ocean & Planetary Sciences jointly with the UGC. The tests are conducted twice in a year generally in the months of June and December. For candidates who desire to pursue research, the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is available for five years subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. UGC has allocated a number of fellowships to the universities for the candidates who qualify the test for JRF. The JRFs are awarded to the meritorious candidates from among the candidates qualifying for eligibility for lectureship in the NET. JRFs are available only to the candidates who opt for it in their application forms. The test for Junior Research Fellowship is being conducted since 1984. The Government of India, through its notification dated 22nd July, 1988 entrusted the task of conducting the eligibility test for lectureship to UGC. Consequently, UGC conducted the first National Eligibility Test, common to both eligibility for Lectureship and Junior Research Fellowship in two parts, that is, in December 1989 and in March, 1990.
NET Schedule UGC conducts NET twice a year, i.e., in the months of June and December. The notifications announcing the June and December examinations are published in the months of March and September.
NET Results Declaration Schedule The result of June, UGC-NET is declared generally in the month of October. Similarly December, UGC-NET result is usually declared in the month of April.
NET for Science Subjects The NET in major science subjects, viz., Chemical Sciences; Earth Atmospheric Ocean & Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences; Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences is conducted jointly with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. The concerned notifications are issued separately by CSIR.
Concept and Scope of NET and SET/SLET It was felt that an eligibility test at the national level may not be completely able to represent the subjects which are regional in their character. Moreover, the demand for enabling the candidates to appear for the test in their own mother tongue was also being made. The state governments and union territories were, therefore, given the option of conducting their own test for eligibility for Lectureship at the state level. Thus was born the concept of SET i.e. State Eligibility Test for Lectureship Eligibility only. It is conducted both in English and the vernacular. The Commission at its meeting held on 25th May, 1990 decided to constitute a UGC Committee on Accreditation of Test (U-CAT). The terms of reference of U-CAT are as follows:
- Laying down guidelines for holding the tests
- Accreditation of tests conducted by agencies other than UGC/CSIR
- Monitoring of tests conducted by other agencies and suggesting follow-up measures
- Extend guidance and help to State level agencies in the organization of the tests Based on the recommendations made by U-CAT, the following guidelines are given to the states regarding test design, course con- tent, organization of the test etc. for conducting State Eligibility Test (SET) for Lectureship only.
Guidelines for conducting SET: In accordance with the mandate given by the Government of India, the University Grants Commission (UGC), on request of State Governments, proposed to have State Eligibility Test (SET) duly accredited by UGC for a fixed term. This state level Test is based on the pattern of the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC and UGC/CSIR for Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences subjects.
NET Schedule
UGC conducts NET twice a year, i.e., in the months of June and December. The notifications announcing the June and December examinations are published in the months of March and September respectively in the weekly journal of nation-wide circulation, viz, Employment News.
NET Results Declaration Schedule
The result of June, UGC-NET is declared generally in the month of October. Similarly December, UGC-NET result is usually declared in the month of April. The UGC-NET results published in the Employment News are also available on UGC website (www.ugc.ac.in).
NET for Science Subjects
The NET in major science subjects, viz., Chemical Sciences; Earth Atmospheric Ocean & Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences; Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences is conducted jointly with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. The concerned notifications are issued separately by CSIR.
Concept and Scope of NET and SET/SLET
It was felt that an eligibility test at the national level may not be completely able to represent the subjects which are regional in their character. Moreover, the demand for enabling the candidates to appear for the test in their own mother tongue was also being made. The state governments and union territories were, therefore, given the option of conducting their own test for eligibility for Lectureship at the state level. Thus was born the concept of SET. i. e. State.
Eligibility Test for Lectureship Eligibility only. It is conducted both in English and the vernacular.
The Commission at its meeting held on 25th May, 1990 decided to constitute a UGC Committee on Accreditation of Test (U-CAT). The terms of reference of U-CAT are as follows:
Laying down guidelines for holding the tests
Accreditation of tests conducted by agencies other than UGC/CSIR
Monitoring of tests conducted by other agencies and suggesting follow-up measures
Extend guidance and help to State level agencies in the organization of the tests
Based on the recommendations made by U-CAT, the following guidelines are given to the states regarding test design, course content, organization of the test etc. for conducting State Eligibility Test (SET) for Lectureship only.
Guidelines for conducting SET
In accordance with the mandate given by the Government of India, the University Grants Commission (UGC), on request of State Governments, proposed to have State Eligibility Test (SET) duly accredited by UGC for a fixed term. This state level Test is based on the pattern of the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC and UGC/CSIR for Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences subjects respectively. The State Governments and Union Territories, which are desirous of conducting their own SET, are required to obtain accreditation from UGC from time to time. Besides conducting the NET, the role of the NET Bureau is to assess and accredit state identified agencies to conduct SET examination. The SET assessment is done by evaluating the performance of the state agency designated by the state government. The Certification of Accreditation is given to the state for a stipulated period of time. Identification of State Agency – A State Government may identify an agency, which may be a University, or an examination body of repute or a reputed agency associated with recruitment of teachers for higher education.
States conducting SLET Presently, SET is being conducted in the following states:
1.Maharashtra & Goa
2.Tamil Nadu
3.Madhya Pradesh
4.Andhra Pradesh
5.Himachal Pradesh
6.Jammu & Kashmir
7.Rajasthan
8.West Bengal
9.NE-SLET (which includes all North Eastern states and Sikkim)
The Commission constitutes an Accreditation Committee from time to time to assess the performance of the states conducting the SET Examination. The Commission takes a final decision about any state on the basis of the Report of the Committee.
Scope of NET & SLET
- Eligibility for Lectureship: Clearing of NET confers eligibility for lectureship upon Indian nationals, i.e. the NET qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of lecturer in all Indian universities/institutes/colleges. It was resolved in the UGC’s Commission Meeting held on 1.11.2001 that commencing from the SET examinations scheduled in or after June, 2002, the SET qualified candidates shall be eligible for appointment to the post of lecturer only in the universities/ colleges belonging to the state from where they have passed the SET examination. The status of SET shall remain unchanged for SET examinations conducted prior to 1st June, 2002, i.e. the candidates clearing SET were eligible for appointment to the post of lecturer any- where in India.
- Junior Research Fellowship: The candidates who qualify the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Examination of UGC/CSIR NET are also eligible for the post of lectureship. In addition they are also eligible to receive Fellowships respectively. The State Governments and Union Territories, which are desirous of conducting their own SET, are required to obtain accreditation from UGC from time to time.
Besides conducting the NET, the role of the NET Bureau is to assess and accredit state identified agencies to conduct SET examination. The SET assessment is done by evaluating the performance of the state agency designated by the state government. The Certification of Accreditation is given to the state for a stipulated period of time.
Identification of State Agency – A State Government may identify an agency, which may be a University, or an examination body of repute or a reputed agency associated with recruitment of teachers for higher education.
States conducting SLET
Presently, SET is being conducted in the following states:
Maharashtra & Goa
Tamil Nadu
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
Rajasthan
West Bengal
NE-SLET (which includes all North Eastern states and Sikkim)
The Commission constitutes an Accreditation Committee from time to time to assess the performance of the states conducting the SET Examination. The Commission takes a final decision about any state on the basis of the Report of the Committee.
Scope of NET & SLET
- Eligibility for Lectureship
- Eligibility for Lectureship
Clearing of NET confers eligibility for lectureship upon Indian nationals, i.e. the NET qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of lecturer in all Indian universities/institutes/colleges.
It was resolved in the UGC’s Commission Meeting held on 1.11.2001 that commencing from the SET examinations scheduled in or after June, 2002, the SET qualified candidates shall be eligible for appointment to the post of lecturer only in the universities/ colleges belonging to the state from where they have passed the SET examination. The status of SET shall remain unchanged for SET examinations conducted prior to 1st June, 2002, i.e. the candidates clearing SET were eligible for appointment to the post of lecturer anywhere in India.
- Junior Research Fellowship
The candidates who qualify the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Examination of UGC/CSIR NET are also eligible for the post of lectureship. In addition they are also eligible to receive Fellowships (UGC/CSIR) under various schemes subject to the candidates finding their placement in the universities/IITs/other national organizations. The validity of the offer is two years w.e.f. the date of issue of JRF award letter. The validity period of the offer has been raised from one year to two years for JRF Award Letters issued on or after 1st April, 2005. However, in case the candidates have already joined M.Phil/Ph.D., the date of commencement of fellowship will be from the date of declaration of NET examination result or date of their joining, whichever is later. NET is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and eligibility for Lectureship in various Indian universities and colleges. National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted in 78 subjects at 74 selected university centres around the country. The examination is con- ducted in Humanities (including languages), Social Sciences, Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Applications and Electronic Science. The national level test for determining the eligibility of candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowship/ Lectureship in Science subjects (Chemical Sciences; Mathematical Sciences and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences) is conducted jointly with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. The candidates in science subjects, desirous of availing UGC – JRF or obtaining eligibility for Lectureship in these subjects are advised to appear in the Joint CSIR-UGC Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship conducted by CSIR. Candidates who qualify for the award of Junior Research Fellow- ship are eligible to pursue research in the subject of their post- graduation or in a related subject. The universities, institutions, IITs and other national organizations may select the JRF awardees for whole time research work in accordance with the procedure pre- scribed by them. The award of JRF will depend on the performance of the candidate in NET. The qualified candidates will also be eligible for Lectureship. However, the candidates qualifying exclusively for Lectureship will not be considered for award of JRF.
Candidates appearing in NET should clearly specify in the pre- scribed application form whether they are applying for both JRF & eligibility for Lectureship or only for eligibility for Lectureship. Candidates who qualify the test for eligibility for Lectureship will be governed by the rules and regulations for recruitment of Lecturers of the concerned universities/colleges/state governments, as the case may be. Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Visually Handicapped (VH)/ Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates will be given such special concessions as may be decided by the Com- mission.
Candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowship will be eligible to receive fellowship of the UGC under various schemes, subject to finding their placement in universities/ IITs/institutions. The validity period of the offer is one year w.e.f. the date of issue of JRF Award Letter. However, in case the (UGC/CSIR) under various schemes subject to the candidates finding their placement in the universities/IITs/other national organizations.
The validity of the offer is two years w.e.f. the date of issue of JRF award letter. The validity period of the offer has been raised from one year to two years for JRF Award Letters issued on or after 1st April, 2005. However, in case the candidates have already joined M.Phil/Ph.D., the date of commencement of fellowship will be from the date of declaration of NET examination result or date of their joining, whichever is later.NET is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and eligibility for Lectureship in various Indian universities and colleges.
National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted in 78 subjects at 74 selected university centres around the country. The examination is conducted in Humanities (including languages), Social Sciences, Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Applications and Electronic Science.
The national level test for determining the eligibility of candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowship/ Lectureship in Science subjects (Chemical Sciences; Mathematical Sciences and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences) is conducted jointly with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. The candidates in science subjects, desirous of availing UGC- JRF or obtaining eligibility for Lectureship in these subjects are advised to appear in the Joint CSIR-UGC Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship conducted by CSIR.
Candidates who qualify for the award of Junior Research Fellowship are eligible to pursue research in the subject of their post-graduation or in a related subject. The universities, institutions, IITs and other national organizations may select the JRF awardees for whole time research work in accordance with the procedure prescribed by them. The award of JRF will depend on the performance of the candidate in NET. The qualified candidates will also be eligible for Lectureship. However, the candidates qualifying exclusively for Lectureship will not be considered for award of JRF.
Candidates appearing in NET should clearly specify in the prescribed application form whether they are applying for both JRF & eligibility for Lectureship or only for eligibility for Lectureship. Candidates who qualify the test for eligibility for Lectureship will be governed by the rules and regulations for recruitment of Lecturers of the concerned universities/colleges/state governments, as the case may be. Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Visually Handicapped (VH)/ Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates will be given such special concessions as may be decided by the Commission.
Candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowship will be eligible to receive fellowship of the UGC under various schemes, subject to finding their placement in universities/IITs/institutions. The validity period of the offer is one year w.e.f. the date of issue of JRF Award Letter. However, in case the candidates have already joined M.Phil/Ph.D., the date of commencement of fellowship shall be from the date of declaration of NET result or date of their joining, whichever is later.
Format of Exam
UGC has included at least 78 subjects in NET. All of them follow a three-paper format.
Paper I: Research Methodology and Aptitude Test: 50 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 2 marks. One can answer any 50 out of the 60 questions presented. Total time allocated: 75 minutes
Paper II: Objective Test (in chosen subject): 50 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 2 marks in the subject opted for by the candidate. Total time allocated: 75 minutes.
Paper III: Subjective Test (in chosen subject): A total of 26 questions spread over five sections, all of which re- quire written answers of varied lengths in the optional subject opted by the candidate.
- Section I: 5 questions with 30-word answers based on a
passage, each question carries 5 marks (25 marks).
- Section II: Definitional-specific with fifteen 30-word questions, which test conceptual understanding, 5 marks each (75 marks).
- Section III: Analytical or evaluative with five 200-word
questions, 12 marks each (60 marks).
- Section IV: Essay type, one 1000-word question (40
marks). Total time allocated: 150 minutes. candidates have already joined M.Phil/Ph.D., the date of commencement of fellowship shall be from the date of declaration of NET result or date of their joining, whichever is later.
Format of Exam
UGC has included at least 78 subjects in NET. All of them follow a three-paper format.
Paper I: Research Methodology and Aptitude Test:
50 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 2 marks. One can answer any 50 out of the 60 questions presented.
Total time allocated: 75 minutes
Paper II: Objective Test (in chosen subject):
50 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 2 marks in the subject opted for by the candidate.
Total time allocated: 75 minutes.
Paper III: Subjective Test (in chosen subject):
A total of 26 questions spread over five sections, all of which require written answers of varied lengths in the optional subject opted by the candidate.
Section I: 5 questions with 30-word answers based on a passage, each question carries 5 marks (25 marks).
Section II: Definitional-specific with fifteen 30-word questions, which test conceptual understanding, 5 marks each
(75 marks).
Section III: Analytical or evaluative with five 200-word questions, 12 marks each (60 marks).
Section IV: Essay type, one 1000-word question (40 marks).
Total time allocated: 150 minutes.
