NTA UGC NET 2021 Combined Exam Begins from 20th November: Check Admit Card Link, Syllabus, Eligibility & Other Updates
NTA UGC NET 2021 Combined Exam Begins from 20th November: NTA will conduct UGC NET June 2021 & Dec 2021 Combined Exam in online mode across various Exam Centres in India from 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th November and 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th December 2021. UGC NET 2021 Exam will be conducted to determine the eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian Universities & colleges. In this article, we are going to share all the relevant information related to UGC NET December 2020 Exam like Exam Date, Eligibility Criteria, Application & Registration Process, Admit Cards, Latest Exam Pattern & Syllabus, E-Certificate, etc.
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So, let’s look at the list of topics covered below in the article:
UGC NET 2021 Exam Notification
The official notification for UGC NET December 2020 Exam was released on 2nd February 2021 on the official website of NTA UGC NET - ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET Combined Exam for June 2021 & Dec 2020 cycles will be conducted from 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th November and 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th December 2021. Candidates who aspire to become a Professor or Lecturer of a recognized university and college can apply for this exam.
Download UGC NET 2021 (Dec 2020 Exam) Notification
UGC NET 2021 Exam Dates
UGC NET June 2021 & Dec 2020 Combined Exam |
Important Dates |
| Online Application and Registration Date (Previous-Dec 2020 Exam) |
2nd February to 9th March 2021 (till 11:50 PM) |
| Online Application and Registration Date (NEW-June 2021 Exam) |
10th August to 5th September 2021 (upto 11:50 pm) |
| Last Date of Online Payment of Application Fees (Previous-Dec 2020 Exam) |
10th March 2021 (till 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date of Online Payment of Application Fees (NEW-June 2021 Exam) |
6th September 2021 (upto 11:50 pm) |
| Correction of Online Application Form |
12th to 16th March 2021 (up to 11.50 p.m.) |
| Correction of Online Application Form (Both June 2021 & Dec 2020 Exam) |
07 September to 12 September 2021 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards |
To be released shortly |
| UGC NET 2021 Combined Exam Dates |
20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th November and 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th December 2021 Note: The slots of JRFs of both UGC-NET of December 2020 and June 2021 cycles will be merged, while the methodology for Subject-wise cum Category-wise allocation of JRFs shall remain unchanged. |
| Date for announcing results |
To be announced later |
UGC NET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| Posts |
Age Limit (As on 1st October 2021 for June 2021 Cycle & As on 1st March 2021 for Dec 2020 Cycle) |
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| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
31 years |
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| Assistant Professor |
No upper age limit |
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| Category |
Age Limit Relaxation |
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| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe |
5 years |
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| Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
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| Women |
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| Persons with disabilities (PwD) |
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| Transgender |
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| Candidates having research experience |
Period spent on research – Maximum 5 years |
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| Candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree |
3 years |
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| Candidates who have served in the armed forces |
5 years |
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Educational Qualification
| Category |
Percentage Criteria |
| General/ EWS (Including candidates waiting for their PG Final Year result or going to appear in the exam) |
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| ST/ SC/ OBC/ PWD/ Transgender (Including candidates waiting for their PG Final Year result or going to appear in the exam) |
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| Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result) |
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UGC NET 2021 Application & Registration Process
UGC NET 2021 Online Registration has been reopened from 10th August 2021 and will end on 5th September 2021. Candidates need to fill the application form on the official website of UGC NET - ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are required to upload the photograph and signature of the size and dimensions mentioned below:
| Size of Photograph and Signature |
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| Size of Photograph |
10 kb to 200 kb |
| Size of Signature |
4 kb to 30 kb |
After successful upload of photograph and signature, the website will take you to the payment gateway for the payment of Application fees. Candidates can pay UGC NET 2021 application fee through Debit/ Credit Card/ UPI/ Net Banking/ PAYTM:
| Category |
UGC NET Application Fee |
| General |
Rs. 1000 |
| OBC/ Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
Rs. 500 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender |
Rs. 250 |
| Note: GST/Processing charges & GST are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable. |
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For your ease, we have listed down step by step process and some relevant information needed while filling the application form. Please refer the below link for details:
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UGC NET 2021 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
NTA UGC NET June 2021 & December 2020 Exam will consist of two papers and will be conducted in a single session of three-hour duration. Below is the brief table showing the changed and latest exam pattern of NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam:
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| NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam Pattern |
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| Session |
Paper |
Number of Questions (All are compulsory) |
Marks |
Duration |
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| I |
50 |
100 |
1 Hour |
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| II |
100 |
200 |
2 Hours |
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| Total |
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150 |
300 |
3 Hours |
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| NTA UGC NET 2021 Part-I Exam Pattern |
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| Part |
Sections (Objective Multiple Choice Questions) |
Questions |
Marks |
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| I |
5 |
10 |
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| II |
5 |
10 |
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| III |
5 |
10 |
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| IV |
5 |
10 |
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| V |
5 |
10 |
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| VI |
5 |
10 |
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| VII |
5 |
10 |
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| VIII |
5 |
10 |
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| IX |
5 |
10 |
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| X |
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration |
5 |
10 |
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Total |
50 |
100 |
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| NTA UGC NET 2021 Part-II Exam Pattern |
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| Paper-II |
Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Mark for 1 Question |
Total Marks |
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| Selected Subject |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
100 |
2 |
200 |
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Check Detailed Exam Pattern & Syllabus of NTA UGC NET 2021 Exam
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UGC NET 2021 Study Material - Mock Tests, Previous Year Paper & Books
After going through the above mentioned Exam Pattern & Syllabus of UGC NET 2021 Exam, the next step is to create a study plan and start working on it. The following study material will help you in preparing for UGC NET 2021 Exam:
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1. Previous Year papers: Candidates are advised to start their practice by solving some previous year question papers. Candidates can refer to the below link for downloading PDF Files of Previous year paper for free:
Download Previous Year Papers of UGC NET Exam
2. Best Books: Candidates can also refer to the list of Books recommended by Experts for clearing UGC NET 2021 Exam:
NTA UGC NET 2021 Best Books List with 81 Subject Codes
Best Books for Teaching & Research Aptitude (Paper-1) UGC NET 2021 Exam Recommended by Experts
3. Mock Tests: Regular practice is required for achieving accuracy and high score in the exam. Candidates can Practice Mock Tests from the link given below:
NTA UGC NET 2021 Practice Paper-1 & Paper-2 Mock Test with Answers for 81 subjects
UGC NET 2021 Admit Card
NTA issues Admit Card to the candidates subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions. Candidates need to visit the official website of NTA UGC NET, i.e., ugcnet.nta.nic.in and click on the link ‘Download Admit Card’. Candidates need to bring the Admit Card along with a passport size photograph affixed on it and one more passport size photograph to be affixed on the attendance sheet. So candidates are advised to keep the print copy of their admit cards in good condition and follow the instructions mentioned on the admit card before the day of examination.
Check how to Download UGC NET ADMIT CARD
UGC NET 2021 Exam Centres
Candidates can the list of Examination centres from the link given below. The examination will be held at the following cities, provided there are sufficient numbers of candidates in the city:
NTA UGC NET 2021 List of Exam Centres with City Codes
Also, check the list of subjects at Post Graduation Level and their Codes from the link given below:
NTA UGC NET 2021 list of Subjects at Post Graduation Level & PG Courses Code
UGC NET 2021 Result
NTA will declare the UGC NET December 2020 Exam Results on its official website - ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates need to check their results and scores by using Application Number and Password or Application Number and Date of Birth. A new page will get opened where candidates need to fill the application number, date of birth and captcha code.
Check UGC NET June 2020 Result Analysis
UGC NET E-Certificate
NTA helps the UGC in the online conduct of the NET Examination, declaration of result and issuance of UGC NET E-certificate. NTA has issued E-certificate to qualified candidates on behalf of UGC forJune 2020 Exams. Candidates who have cleared the UGC NET June 2020 Exam can download the NET E-certficate & JRF Award Letter from the link given below.
Download NTA UGC NET E-certificate & JRF Award Letter for June 2020 Exam
Candidates can also contact Head, UGC NET Bureau, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi, Pin Code-110021, Phone Number (011-24116316, 24115416, 24115419).