National Testing Agency (NTA) notified for NET (National Eligibility Test) December 2018 for research Fellowship/scholarship, Ph.D. and for Junior Lecturership
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Hello Friends,
Perhaps most of you are aware, it is neither UGC nor CBSE, it is NTA i.e. National Testing Agency who is going to conduct and administer UGC NET exam along with NEET, CMAT, and other exams. This is indeed a good news and we expect more professionalism in this regard. One thing I liked very much is, NTA is allowing students to do a practice test on its website.
UGC (University Grants Commission of India) has announced notification for NET December 2018 exam.
NET (National Eligibility Test) is conducted to determine one's ability to be appointed as a lecturer in any state, central, private and deemed universities in India and also for Junior Research Fellowship. It is also accepted for Ph.D. admission in various universities. the best thing about NET is, it will save you from appearing each university's Ph.D. entrance exam for pursuing an M. Phil and Ph.D. Programme.
On behalf of UGC, the National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Assistant Professor Both in Indian Universities and Colleges.
Till recently, the CBSE conducted the NET in 84 subjects at 91 selected Cities of spread across the country.
From Dec 2018 onwards, the UGC- NET (for Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Assistant Professor both), will be conducted by the NTA.
The award of JRF and Eligibility for Assistant Professor both OR Eligibility for Assistant Professor only depends on the performance of the candidate in both the papers of NET in aggregate. However, the candidates qualifying exclusively for Assistant Professor are not to be considered for award of JRF. Candidates who qualify the Test for eligibility for Assistant Professor are governed by the rules and regulations for recruitment of Assistant Professor of the concerned universities/colleges/state governments, as the case may be.
Here are few FAQs
1. What is the eligibility for NET
You should be a post graduate after completing 3 years degree with minimum 55% aggregate mark. (50% for SC, ST, and OBC only) Your postgraduate degree should be of at least 2 years duration (only LLM is an exception) or equivalent. The equivalent degree must be validated by AIU (for instances all 2 years AICTE approved PGDM holders are not eligible for NET, only those whose PGDM has been granted equivalence status by AIU stands valid.
The degree must be from a UGC approved university.
The degree must have been approved by the respective council such as AICTE, MCI, NCI, NCTE and so on.
A degree of an approved foreign university but obtained through distance, online, offline, on campus fully or partially in India is not valid.
distance/correspondence open university degree from India from a UGC approved university with DEC/ DEB approval and without violation of UGC norms in distance education like territorial jurisdiction are also valid.
2. I have obtained a degree from a UK University but through its partner institute in India. Am I eligible for NET?
No
3. I have done 2 years distance PG Diploma in management from SCDL, Welingkar, NMIMS, IMT etc. am I eligible for NET?
No
4. Do I also need to have B.Ed/ M.Ed. alongwith my post graduation to become eligible to appointed as a teacher/ lecturer in a college/ university?
No. You need to only qualify NET and must be within cut off of UGC to be appointed as an assistant lecturer in a degree and a post graduate college. However, to teach in a 10+2 high school or junior college or a pre-degree college, you must be a post-graduate and an M.Ed. or postgraduate + MA in education granted equivalent to an M.Ed.
5. Are all those who pass NET are eligible to be appointed as a lecturer?
No. UGC every year defines cut off of the NET qualifiers to be appointed as a lecturer. You need to be on that list. Usually, such percentage is 3% to 6% of the total candidates appearing for NET.
6. I have completed my graduation and post graduation in distance mode from IGNOU. Am I eligible for NET?
Yes, you are
7. I have done a distance learning PG from The Global University and passed in 2014. Am I eligible for NET?
No. the degree is not approved from DEB. Although the matter is sub judice and can be questioned, but institutes like IGNOU does not approve TGOU degree.
8. Is there any age limit for NET?
No, there is no age limit for NET however for JRF, it is maximum 30 years.
9. What is the difference between a UGC NET and UGC NET JRF?
The UGC NET qualifies you for the award of JRF are eligible to pursue research in the subject of their post-graduation or in a related subject and are also eligible for Assistant Professor. 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. However, those qualify just NET lecturership is eligible for teaching in a university or college as an Assistant Professor and also for Ph.D. admission without PET(Some universities don't accept NET or JRF at all).
10. Is it a manual paper pencil test?
No. From this year onwards, it is not a paper pencil (manual) test. It is a computer-based test. You don't need to worry, there is a test practice centre whose services you can avail at a nominal fee.
10. What is the test structure?
Unlike last year, there won't be 3 papers. From June 2018 onwards it is only paper I and paper II. Paper I is related to research methodology and teaching aptitude and paper II is related to your post-graduate subject.
11. Do I really need to join a coaching to clear NET?
no. But you need to be thorough in your subject, research methodology, and a dedicated learner along with being logical. You need to start preparing well in advance and has to spend dedicated hours. maybe 4 to 6 hours per day. Better form a study group of like-minded people.
12. From where will I get more details?
Please visit NTA website and brochure. You may visit the following link:
13. Where to apply for UGC NET 2018 exam?
Please click the following link
Important dates:
- Last date for applying online and payment of fee: September 30, 2018
- Last date of submission of fee through online: October 01, 2018
- Correction in particulars of Application Form on website onlCorrection in particulars of Application Form on the website only: October 08, 2018 to October 14, 2018
- Printing of Admit Cards from NTA’s website: October 19, 2018, onwards
- Dates of Examination (Exact date and shift of examination shall be made available on NTA’s website): Between 09.12.2018 (Sunday) to 23.12.2018 (Sunday)
- Declaration of Result on NTA’s website: 10th January 2019
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