UGC NET 2022 - Application Form (Extended), Form Correction, Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Result

Updated By Nikkil Visha on 23 May, 2022 10:18

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About UGC NET 2022

UGC NET 2022 Application Form can now be filled till May 30, 2022 as the authority has extended the timeline. Applicants can go to the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in to complete their UGC NET Application Form 2022. Other than that, UGC NET Correction window has been activated on the official website. Students can rectify the errors in their application form from May 21 to 23, 2022. It must be noted that UGC NET 2022 Application Form Correction is the last and final chance to make changes in certain details filled by candidates. Based on the details filled in the application form, the admit cards will be issued a few weeks before the exam date. UGC NET 2022 exam dates are expected to be released soon.

NTA has been entrusted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) with the major responsibility of conducting UGC-NET. The exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. For COVID-19 affected candidates, the validity of UGC NET JRF Award Letter has been extended by one year beyond its three years validity. Read more

Table of Contents

About UGC NET 2022
What is UGC NET?
UGC NET Conducting Body
UGC NET 2022 Important Dates
UGC NET 2022 Exam Highlights
UGC NET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
UGC NET 2022 Exam Centers
UGC NET 2022 Selection Process
UGC NET Syllabus 2022
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2022
UGC NET Admit Card 2022
UGC NET Result 2022
UGC NET Cut off 2022
How is UGC NET Different from CSIR NET?
Career Prospects After UGC NET Exam
Contact Details for UGC NET Exam

UGC NET Latest Updates

Mar 29, 2022 01:30 PM: UGC NET JRF Certificate Validity has been extended by one year for COVID-affected candidates. The certificate is now valid for four years. The chairperson of the UGC, M Jagadesh Kumar, announced this on Twitter while the official notification will be published soon. Read more.

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What is UGC NET?

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level examination conducted to determine whether applicants are eligible for the posts of Assistant Professor, Lectureship, or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). UGC NET Exam is held twice a year for a total of 81 subjects. Candidates may find all the information they need about UGC NET 2022 here like the exam's eligibility, application process, important dates, admit card, result, selection process, and more.

UGC NET Conducting Body

UGC NET is organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from December 2018. The National Testing Agency (NTA) was established by the Union Government of India to conduct national-level entrance examinations across the country. Prior to the inception of the NTA, UGC NET Examination was administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Until June 2018, CBSE used to conduct the UGC NET. Previous to that, UGC NET was organized by the UGC's National Educational Testing Bureau.

UGC NET 2022 Important Dates

The dates for UGC NET Merged Cycles of December 2021 and June 2022 exams have been released, and the candidates can check the tentative dates here.

Events	Dates
Release Date of UGC NET Notification 2022	April 30, 2022
Start Date of UGC NET 2022 Application Form Submission	April 30, 2022
Last Date of UGC NET 2022 Application Form Submission	May 30, 2022
Last Date of UGC NET 2022 Fee Payment	May 30, 2022
UGC NET 2022 Application Form Correction Dates	May 21 to 23, 2022
Release Date of UGC NET 2022 Admit Card	To be out soon
UGC NET Exam Date 2022	To be out soon
Release Date of UGC NET 2022 Provisional Answer Key	To be out soon
Submission of Challenges Against UGC NET 2022 Provisional Answer Key	To be out soon
Release Date of UGC NET 2022 Final Answer Key	To be out soon
Release Date of UGC NET 2022 Result	To be out soon

UGC NET 2022 Exam Highlights

The major highlights of UGC NET 2022 Exam are provided below:

Exam Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC)
Exam Name	University Grants Commission National Testing Agency (UGC NET)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Twice a Year
Exam Date	First or Second Week of June 2022
Exam Mode	Online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Medium	Hindi as well as English
Exam Fees	General Category: INR 1000/- OBC: INR 500/- SC/ ST: INR 250/-
Minimum Educational Requirements	55% Aggregate at PG level for Unreserved Categories 50% for OBC-NCL/ST/SC/Transgender Category
Upper Age Limit	None (except for JRF which is 30 Years)
Maximum Marks	Total: 300 Marks, which are divided as Paper-I: 100 Marks Paper-II: 200 Marks
Total Number of Questions	Total: 150 Questions, which are divided as Paper-I: 50 MCQs Paper-II: 100 MCQs
Maximum Duration	3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Marking Scheme	For Correct Answer: +2 Marks For Incorrect Answer: No Negative Marking
Official Website	https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Helpdesk Number	0120-6895200

UGC NET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The basic criteria that candidates must fulfil to meet UGC NET eligibility 2022 are mentioned below in terms of the age limit and qualification:

UGC NET 2022 Age Limit:

Candidates should not be more than 31 years of age in order to be eligible for JRF.
There is no age restriction to applying for the post of Assistant Professor.
A relaxation of five years in age criteria is given to reserved category candidates.

UGC NET 2022 Educational Qualification:

Candidates should have completed their post-graduation from a UGC recognised college/university.
A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates.
Candidates who have cleared State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2002, are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam.

UGC NET 2022 Exam Centers

The list of UGC NET Exam Centres is as follows:

State	Exam Cities	State	Exam Cities
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	Port Blair	Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
Andhra Pradesh	Bheemavaram, Anantapur, Bapatla, Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Kadapa, Guntur, Ongole, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry. Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati	Madhya Pradesh	Betul, Balaghat, Bhopal, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Gwalior, Vidisha, Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa, Khargone, Mandsaur, Sagar, Satna, Shahdol, Ujjain
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar, Naharlagun	Maharashtra	Akola, Ahmednagar, Amravati, Aurangabad (maharashtra), Beed, Bhandara, Buldhana, Bhusawal, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gondia, Yavatmal, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Mumbai Suburban, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Washim, Navi Mumbai, Parbhani, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Wardha, Thane, Solapur, Satara
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar(Assam), Tezpur	Manipur	Imphal
Bihar	Aurangabad (BIHAR), Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Purnia (PURNEA), Patna	Meghalaya	Shillong
Chandigarh (ut)	Chandigarh	Mizoram	Aizawl
Chhattisgarh	Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg/Bhilai	Nagaland	Kohima, Dimapur
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	Dadra & Nagar Haveli	Odisha	Balasore, Angul, Behrampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jeypore, Rourkela, Sambalpur
Daman & Diu (ut)	Daman	Puducherry	Puducherry
Delhi/New Delhi	Delhi	Punjab	Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Firozpur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Ropar, Sangrur
Goa	Panaji/Madgaon	Rajasthan	Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Sriganganagar, Udaipur
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Anand, Bhavnagar, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Jamnagar, Vadodara, Junagadh, Mehsana, Patan, Surat, Valsad, Rajkot,	Sikkim	Gangtok
Haryana	Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Murthal/Sonepat, Panipat	Tamil Nadu	Cuddalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari, Karur, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Nagarcoil, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Viluppuram
Himachal Pradesh	Dharamshala, Bilaspur, Hamirpur (HIMACHAL Pradesh), Kangra, Palampur, Shimla, Solan	Telangana	Mahbubnagar, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Nalgonda, Ranga Reddy, Warangal
Jammu & Kashmir	Samba, Baramulla, Jammu, Srinagar (J & K)	Tripura	Agartala
Jharkhand	Dhanbad, Bokaro, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi	Uttar Pradesh	Allahabad, Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Bulandshahr, Faizabad, Varanasi, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Greater Noida/Noida, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Sitapur
Karnataka	Bellary, Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Udupi, Kolar, Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Mysuru, Manipal, Tumakuru	Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Nainital, Pantnagar, Roorkee
Kerala	Alappuzha, Kasaragod, Angamaly, Chenganur, Ernakulam/Kochi, Idukki, Kanjirappally, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kothamangalam, Thrissur, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Moovattupuzha	West Bengal	Burdwan, Asansol, Darjeeling, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Howrah, Kalyani, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Siliguri

UGC NET 2022 Selection Process

UGC NET selection process begins with the release of an official notification. The UGC NET notification is the first official document that gives information regarding the exam such as exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and others. The UGC NET selection process comprises various steps. Have a look at these steps below:

Step 1: Fill UGC NET application form

Step 2: Download the UGC NET admit card

Step 3: Appear for the UGC NET exam

Step 4: Check UGC NET result

UGC NET Syllabus 2022

The first step to prepare for the UGC NET Exam is to thoroughly know the syllabus. Paper I is a common paper for all examinees, while Paper-II shall be based on the choice of the subject made by the candidate. A detailed syllabus of UGC NET 2022 is given below.

UGC NET Syllabus Paper 1

The syllabus for UGC NET Paper I is given below:

Units	Syllabus
Unit I: Teaching Aptitude	Teaching Learner’s Characteristics Factors Affecting Teaching Methods of Teaching in Institutions of Higher Education Teaching Support system Evaluation Systems
Unit II: Research Aptitude	Research Methods of Research Thesis and Article Writing Application of ICT in Research Research Ethics
Unit III: Comprehension	Passage of Text with questions
Unit IV: Communication	Communication Effective Communication Barriers to Effective Communication Mass Media and Society
Unit V: Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude	Types of Reasoning Number Series, Letter Series, Codes and Relationships Mathematical Aptitude (Fraction, Time & Distance, Ratio, Proportion and Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest and Discounting, Averages etc.)
Unit VI: Logical Reasoning	Understanding Structure of Arguments Evaluating and Distinguishing Deductive and Inductive Reasoning Analogies Venn Diagram Indian Logic Pramanas Structure and Kinds of Anumana
Unit VII: Data Interpretation	Sources, Acquisition, and Classification of Data Quantitative and Qualitative Data Graphical Representations (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart and Line-chart) and Mapping of Data. Data Interpretation Data and Governance
Unit VIII: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	ICT General Abbreviations and Terminology Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio, and Video Conferencing Digital Initiative in Higher Education and Learning ICT and Governance
Unit IX: People, development and Environment	Development and Environment Human and Environment Interaction Environmental Issues Natural and Energy Resources Impacts of Pollutants on Human Health Natural Hazards and Disasters Environmental protection Act of 1986, National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance.
Unit X: Higher Education System	Institutions of Higher Learning in Ancient India Evolution of Higher Learning and Research in Post Independence India Oriental, Conventional, and Non-Conventional Learning Programmes in India Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based Education Value Education Environmental Education Policies, Governance, and Administration

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2022

UGC NET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. Both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Have a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern below.

UGC NET Paper	Number of Questions	Marks
Paper 1	50	100
Paper 2	100	200
Total	150	350

UGC NET Admit Card 2022

The NTA releases the UGC NET admit card 2022 on the official website. Candidates can download the admit card by following the steps mentioned below:

Visit the official website – ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Click on the ‘Download Admit Card’ link
Log in using the 'Application Number', 'Date of Birth' and 'Security Pin'
Download the UGC NET admit card
Take the printout of the admit card for future use

Note: It is advisable that candidates carry at least 2 copies of their admit card into the exam. No candidate shall be allowed to appear in the exam without a valid Admit Card.

UGC NET Result 2022

The UGC NET Result 2022 shall be prepared on the basis of the final answer key. The results shall be released by the authorities individually for every examinee through online mode. Candidates can check their results on the official website.

The UGC NET result has to be downloaded by individual candidates from the official website of the authority through their own login credentials. The result shall contain their performance in the examination. The authority will not send any result to the candidates individually through post or other offline means.

The result of UGC NET will contain paper-wise and overall marks scored in the exam by the individual candidate, along with percentages obtained. Based on their scores, candidates shall know their qualifying status for the posts of JRF and Assistant Professor across the country. Candidates can check their results by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Go to the official website of UGC NET.

Step 2: Click on the UGC NET 2022 score on the Homepage.

Step 3: On the result page, enter Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security Pin as asked.

Step 4: Click on the Submit button.

Step 5: The NTA UGC NET Result 2022 will be displayed on your screen. Download the result and keep a copy of it for future references.

UGC NET Cut off 2022

The UGC NET 2022 Cut Off marks (expected) are shared here. These marks have been prepared after analyzing the difficulty level of the exam paper and various other factors on which cut off depends.

NTA UGC NET 2022 Paper 1 Expected Cut Off

Category	Expected Cut-Off (Out of 100 Marks)
General/ EWS	40-50
OBC/SC/ST/Transgender	35-45

NTA UGC NET 2022 Paper 2 Expected Cut Off

Subjects	JRF & Assistant Professor Expected Cut Off (Out of 200 Marks)				Assistant Professor Expected Cut Off (Out of 200 Marks)
Subjects	General	OBC/ EWS	SC	ST	General	OBC/ EWS	SC	ST
Economics	70-75	65-70	60-65	55-60	65-70	60-65	55-60	50-55
Political Science	65-70	60-65	55-60	50-55	55-60	50-55	45-50	45-50
Psychology	60-65	57-62	55-60	55-60	55-60	50-55	45-50	45-50
Commerce	65-70	60-65	55-60	50-55	60-65	55-60	50-55	45-50
Public Administration	65-70	60-65	55-60	50-55	55-60	50-55	45-50	40-45
Mass Communication & Journalism	65-70	60-65	55-60	50-55	55-60	50-55	45-50	40-45
Law	60-65	57-62	55-60	55-60	55-60	50-55	45-50	45-50
Environmental Science	60-65	57-62	55-60	55-60	55-60	50-55	45-50	45-50
Library & Information Science	60-65	55-60	52-57	52-57	50-55	45-50	43-48	43-48
Yoga	65-70	60-65	55-60	50-55	60-65	55-60	50-55	45-50
International and Area Studies	60-65	57-62	55-60	55-60	55-60	50-55	45-50	45-50
Women Studies	70-75	65-70	60-65	55-60	65-70	60-65	55-60	50-55
Tourism Administration and Management	60-65	55-60	52-57	52-57	50-55	45-50	43-48	43-48
Computer Science & Application	60-65	55-60	52-57	52-57	50-55	45-50	43-48	43-48

How is UGC NET Different from CSIR NET?

The following key points will illustrate the differences between UGC NET and CSIR UGC NET Examinations in detail:

UGC NET	CSIR UGC NET
UGC NET stands for “University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test”	CSIR NET stands for “Council of Scientific and Industrial Research University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test”
It is conducted for the Posts of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian Colleges or Universities	It is conducted for the Posts of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian Colleges or Universities and R&D Organisations
It is conducted for streams unrelated to the Science stream, e.g., Humanities, Arts, Commerce, Social Science, etc.	It is conducted only for Science stream

Career Prospects After UGC NET Exam

After qualifying UGC NET Examination, the candidates can serve in the following positions:

Assistant Professor in Indian Universities and Colleges
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Both

Candidates who have passed UGC NET Exam and have been selected for the above-mentioned positions will be offered an annual salary ranging from INR 4.42 lakhs to INR 11.88 lakhs, depending on the position they have been assigned.

Contact Details for UGC NET Exam

National Testing Agency (NTA) contact information for UGC NET Exam is given below:

Address: C-20 1A/8, Sector 62
IITK Outreach Centre,
Noida -201309

Email: ugcnet@nta.ac.in

Phone Number: 0120-6895200

Important Dates

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FAQs about UGC NET

What is the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for UGC NET exam?

The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for UGC NET exam is to have a Master’s degree in any stream from a UGC recognised institution with a 55% aggregate (50% for reserved candidates).

What is the validity of UGC NET eligibility certificate?

The UGC NET eligibility certificate is valid forever for the candidates.

What is the age limit to apply for UGC NET exam?

For Assistant Professors, there is no upper age limit to apply for UGC NET. For Junior Researchers, the upper age limit is 30 years. A relaxation of 5 years is provided to the women/SC/ST/PwD/OBC/other reserved categories candidates in Junior Research fellowship.

How many times is UGC NET conducted in a year?

UGC NET is conducted twice a year.

When will UGC NET 2021 be conducted?

UGC NET 2021 will be conducted from November 20 to December 5

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