National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET examination which has two objectives for the candidates seeking higher education i.e. UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) and JRF (Junior Research Fellowship). UGC NET serves as a national level eligibility test to assess the eligibility of candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship in universities and colleges across the country. In this article, we will resolve all your queries and uncertainties regarding both UGC NET and JRF exams, giving you a comprehensive understanding of these exams.
What is UGC?
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national level examination conducted to determine eligible candidates for both Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges. National Testing Agency (NTA) is going to conduct the UGC NET exam.
UGC NET vs JRF: Overview
UGC NET and JRF exam is the same exam conducted by NTA. The only difference is that you need more marks to pass JRF Cut Off Marks compared to NET. UGC NET Notification will be released soon on the official website, candidates want to know more about NET. The details are mentioned in the table below.
| Sl.No. | Description | Description |
| 1. | JRF tenure | 3 years |
| 3. | Eligibility |
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Difference between NET and JRF
UGC NET and JRF is one of the most popular examinations launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC). UGC NET and JRF examination is now conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) twice a year, i.e. during the months of June and December/January. If you qualify the NET exam then you are eligible for both Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges.
NTA NET is an eligibility test for Assistant Professor posts, while JRF is a competitive fellowship program offered to successful NET qualifiers to support their research work. While the UGC exam focuses on eligibility for teaching posts, JRF provides a platform for candidates to conduct research and contribute in their respective fields.
| UGC NET Vs jrf | |
| UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) | JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) |
| UGC NET stands for National Eligibility Test and it is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). | JRF – Junior Research Fellowship is a prestigious fellowship program administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC). |
| It is a national level eligibility test to determine the eligibility of candidates for the role of Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. | It is awarded to candidates who qualify the UGC NET examination and demonstrate exceptional research ability. |
| UGC NET assesses the knowledge and understanding of the candidates in various subjects. | JRF provides financial assistance to selected candidates to conduct research in their chosen field. |
| By qualifying UGC NET, candidates can apply for Assistant Professor posts in institutes across India. | JRF recipients are expected to engage in research activities, publish papers, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. |
| UGC NET does not automatically award Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). | JRF holders are also eligible for lecturing positions in universities and colleges across India. |
UGC NET & JRF Cut Off Marks 2024
To be considered for JRF award and/or eligibility for Assistant Professor, candidates need to obtain minimum marks as discussed below.
| Social class | Minimum marks (%) to be obtained | |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Paper II | |
| General | Total marks of both papers taken together is 40% | |
| OBC-NCL/PWD/SC/ST | 35% total marks in both papers taken together | |
- Out of the total number of eligible candidates received in Phase IV, all the candidates (who applied for both Assistant Professor and JRF) will be considered for JRF.
- The total number of slots available for awarding the JRF is allocated among different categories as per the reservation policy of the Government of India. The process of subject-wise cum category-wise allotment of JRF slots is mentioned below:
| Example | Description |
| Both the number of candidates declared eligible for JRF and the eligibility for Assistant Professor in the subject ‘Economics’ for Scheduled Tribe (ST) category | Number of candidates belonging to ST category who have opted for JRF and qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor in both the subject ‘Economics’ (x) Total JRF slots available for ST category (÷) Total number of candidates belonging to ST category in total subjects who have opted for JRF and qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor |
The aggregate percentage obtained by the candidates in both the papers corresponding to the number of JRF slots will determine the qualifying cut-off for JRF in Economics for ST category. Similarly, cutoff will be decided for all subjects and categories.
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