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National Eligibility Test (NET Exam) is conducted to select eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and Lectureship in a number of universities and colleges in India. NET is administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 77 subjects. Some of these subjects comprise Languages, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Electronic Sciences.
Eligibility Criteria for Appearing in NET
- You must have completed or pursuing a Master’s degree in subjects specified by a UGC. The list of subjects can be had from official website of UGC.
- You must have secured at least 55% in aggregate from a recognized university by UGC. Five percent relaxation is given to SC/ST/OBC/ Physically Handicapped candidates.
- Those who are appearing for the final year examination of Master’s degree or those waiting for their results or whose exams have been delayed due to some reason can also apply for the test. They will get admission provisionally, but it will be mandatory for those candidates to obtain their Master’s degree with minimum marks requirement before they are considered eligible for Junior Research Fellowship or Lectureship. They will have to complete their Masters within one year. In case, the candidate could not get his/her Master degree, s/he will be considered disqualified.
- Those with the Ph.D. degree and who have completed their Master’s level exam within the time specified by UGS can also take NET exam. These candidates are given relaxation of 5%.
- For Junior Research Fellowship your age must not exceed 28 years on the date of admission. Five years relaxation is given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OB/Physically Handicapped category. These candidates will have to show a certificate from suitable authority.
- If your have L.L.M. degree, then you will be eligible for three years relaxation. However, total relaxation in age can never be more than five years under any circumstances.
- There is no limitation for appearing Lectureship except for M.Phil as well as SET candidates.
Examination Pattern of NET
NET comprises three papers.
- First exam aims at assessing the teaching or researching aptitude of the candidates. It is designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension skills and general knowledge of the candidate.
- Second paper will include short questions from the subjects chosen by the candidate himself. There will be 50 multiple choice questions.
- Third paper includes only explanatory questions from the subject of candidate’s choice.
Failing to appear in Paper-I, the candidate will not be considered eligible for appearing in Paper-II and Paper-III, as only those with minimum passed marked are eligible for these papers.
What Next After NET
If pass NET exam, you qualify to pursue research in your subject at Masters Level or some related subject. Even a good number of universities, colleges and institutions always remain in search of JRF awardees to carry on full time research work for them. Your performance in the NET decides your award. You can also take the job of a lecturer. But it must be noted here that the candidates who have qualified specifically for Lectureship, are not considered for award of JRF.
