Lectureship & Research
UGC NET (National Eligibility Test)
Last updated 16 Oct 2026
National eligibility test for Assistant Professor positions and/or a Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges.
Twice a Year
Master's
Academia & Research
About the Exam
Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the UGC, this test determines eligibility for Assistant Professor roles and, for some subjects and score bands, a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) that funds PhD research.
Eligibility (illustrative)
- •Master's degree in the relevant subject, generally with a minimum aggregate percentage that varies by category
Exam Pattern
- Format
- Computer-based, objective
- Papers
- Paper I (general teaching/research aptitude) + Paper II (subject-specific)
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