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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) with the responsibility of conducting the UGC-NET, which is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for 'Assistant Professor' and 'Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor' in Indian universities and colleges. The NTA was established as a premier, specialist, autonomous, and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions. **Recruitment Board & Impact:** The NTA ensures a high level of transparency and efficiency in the examination process, utilizing a Computer Based Test (CBT) mode to maintain international standards of testing. The UGC NET December 2026 cycle is a crucial gateway for scholars aiming to enter the prestigious field of academia and research. By qualifying for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), candidates become eligible for financial assistance from the UGC under various schemes, subject to their finding placement in universities/IITs/Institutions. **Job Profile - Assistant Professor & Research Fellow:** The profile of an Assistant Professor involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, designing curriculum, and engaging in high-impact academic research. It is a role of significant social prestige, offering a career path towards becoming a Professor and Head of Department. On the other hand, the JRF profile is dedicated to full-time research. Junior Research Fellows work on specialized projects, contribute to scientific or humanities breakthroughs, and eventually upgrade to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). This qualification is mandatory for those seeking teaching positions in government and private universities across India. The eligibility for Assistant Professor is valid indefinitely, while the JRF award letter remains valid for three years from the date of issue. Qualifying the UGC NET is not just an exam; it is the benchmark of excellence for the Indian higher education system.

• General / Unreserved: 1150/-
• General-EWS / OBC-NCL: 600/-
• SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 325/-
• Payment Method: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI through SBI/HDFC/ICICI/Syndicate Bank Gateways.

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Not more than 30 years as on 01-12-2026.
• Assistant Professor: No upper age limit for applying.
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and Women candidates.

• Master's Degree (Post Graduation) with 55% Marks

Examination Scheme

The Test will consist of two papers. Both the papers will consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions. There will be no break between papers.

• Paper 1: 50 Questions | 100 Marks (Teaching/Research Aptitude, Reasoning, GA).
• Paper 2: 100 Questions | 200 Marks (Subject selected by candidate).
• Duration: 03 Hours (180 minutes) total.
• Marking: 2 Marks for each correct answer. No negative marking.

Educational Qualification

• General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates must have at least 55% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates must have at least 50% marks.
• Candidates who are pursuing their Master's degree or awaiting results can also apply (Provisional).
• Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by September 19, 1991, are eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks.