Can you tell me about UGC NET and JRF? What is the difference between the two? I'm pursuing M.Com right now.
-
2 Answers
-
National Eligibility Test is conducted by University Grants Commission (UGC) and is a gateway test in our country to start career as Lecturers or Assistant Professors in various Colleges, Universities and other Educational Institutions. This NET (National Eligibility Test) is conducted twice a year i.e. in the months of June and December and the notifications are released in March and September. UGC grants Junior Research Fellowship to the NET passed out candidates who are interested in research work in various universities and colleges. -
UGC NET and JRF both are conducted by the UGC and are held at the same time, in fact both have same question papers but the qualifying marks are higher for clearing JRF. These are two different ranks allocated after clearing UGC NET exam. You are eligible for this exam once you complete your Master's degree. UGC NET is for becoming eligible for the post of the lectureship, whereas, JRF is for pursuing Ph.D in respective streams. While applying for the exam, there is an option given whether to apply for UGC NET JRF or for both. Nowadays, you can give this exam when pursuing your Master's degree and if you clear it after your Master's de...more
Similar Questions for you
No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for the answer key
- Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
- Click on Sign In and submit the Challenge Answer Key link
- Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
- Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims & Pay Fee' button
- Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode
The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subject name and code
- Question ID
- Correct option ID
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else
Sign Up on ShikshaOn Shiksha, get access to
- 65k Colleges
- 1.2k Exams
- 682k Reviews
- 1800k Answers