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REVISED Junior Research Fellowships (JRF through CSIR-UGC NET) guidelines w.e.f. from 1st March 2023

a) The EMR Division under HRD Group of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) provide CSIR Research Fellowships and Associateships to bright young men and women for training in methods of research under the expert guidance of faculty members/scientists working in University Departments/Institutes of National Importance/National Laboratories and Institutes of CSIR in various fields of Science & Technology and Medical Sciences. List of CSIR Laboratories is at Annexture-I .

b) The CSIR Fellowships/Associateships are tenable in Universities/IITs/Post- Graduate Colleges/ Government Research Establishments including those of CSIR, R&D establishments of recognized public or private sector, industrial firms and other recognized institutions.

c) The CSIR Fellowships/Associateships are tenable in India. Only bonafide Indian citizens, residing in India are eligible for the award of research Fellowship/Associateships. The programme is aimed at National Human Resource Development for S&T.

d)  The award of CSIR Fellowship/Associateships is for fixed tenure and does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR to the beneficiary. The authority to award/ terminate vests with CSIR. The awardee shall not lay claim to permanent absorption in CSIR, after the expiry of Fellowship/ Associateship.

2. SUBJECT OF RESEARCH

Preference is given to a subject/topic of research relevant to the  research programme of CSIR laboratories and nationally important S&T areas.

3. ELIGIBILITY FOR CSIR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (JRF)

A large number of JRFs are awarded each year by CSIR to candidates holding BS-4 years program/BE/B.Tech/B. Pharma/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/M.Sc. or Equivalent degree/BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in integrated MS- Ph.D program with at least 55% marks for General & OBC (50% for SC/ST candidates, Divyangjan (PWD)) after qualifying the National Eligibility Test ( NET) conducted by CSIR normally twice a year in June and December.  

Candidates with bachelor’s degree, whether Science, engineering or any other discipline, will be eligible for fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/integrated Ph.D. programme within the validity period of JRF-NET certificate which is two years from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRF- NET certificate.

Candidate enrolled for M.Sc. or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA).

4. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

On-line applications for JRF-NET are invited normally twice a year on all India basis. The information with respect to inviting applications is also made available on HRDG website :  www.csirhrdg.res.in .

5. AGE LIMIT

The upper age limit for applying for the award of JRF shall be 28 years, which is relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes/Divyangjan (PWD) and female applicants whereas 3 years in the case of OBCs (Non-creamy layer candidates).

6. SELECTION PROCEDURE

The Selection for award of JRF shall be made on the basis of a competitive written test called the National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by CSIR at national level normally twice a year in the following areas (1) Chemical Sciences (2) Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences (3) Life Sciences, (4) Mathematical Sciences, and (5) Physical Sciences. From June 2011, CSIR has introduced a Single MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) Paper based test comprising of three parts. Part-A shall be common to all subjects comprising question on General Science and Research Aptitude. Part-B shall contain subject-related conventional MCQ and Part-C shall contain higher value questions that may test the candidate’s knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. Negative marking for wrong answers shall be done.

The Fellowship is awarded on receipt of necessary details of the qualifying degree examination, proposed place of research work, research topic, the name of supervisor and the concurrence of the Institution to provide all the necessary facilities. The validity of the JRF-NET certificate is two years from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRF-NET certificate and will not be extendable.

Application format of the undertaking by a Research Fellows/Associates on acceptance of the Award of Research Fellowship/Associateship is at Annexture-II .

7. PHD REGISTRATION AND TERMINATION OF FELLOWSHIP

  (a)   JRF-NET qualified Graduate Candidates  

Candidates with Bachelor’s degree, whether Science, Engineering or any other discipline, will be eligible for fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/Integrated Ph.D. programme (Ph.D registration certificate is at Annexture-III  within the validity period of two years of JRF-NET Certificate from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRF-NET certificate.

  (b)  JRF-NET qualified Postgraduate Candidates  

CSIR Junior Research Fellows should register for PhD within a period of two year ( PhD registration certificate is at Annexure-III ) from the date of joining their fellowship, failing which they will not be upgraded to SRF on completion of two years. However, CSIR may consider giving extension for an additional period of one year as JRF-NET or the fellowship can be terminated based on the recommendations of Three Member Assessment Committee. The Committee may consist of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/ Associate Professor. As far as possible the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Further, where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee. If prior to completion of third year, the fellow is not registered for PhD, the JRF-NET fellowship will be terminated on completion of third year.

(c) The Fellowship shall stand terminated from the date of PhD viva-voce or from  the date the Fellow resigns and his/her resignation has been accepted by CSIR or on completion of tenure. The fellowship may also be terminated if the institution where it is tenable refuses to provide facilities to the fellow on disciplinary grounds and so informs CSIR.

8. STIPEND & TENURE

(a) The stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs 31,000/ p.m for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow will also  be provided to the fellow .The guidelines for utilization of contingent grant are given in ( Annexure-IV ).

(b.I) If the Fellow is registered in PhD within the stipulated period of 2 years and  Progress is satisfactory:

   If the fellow is registered for PhD within the stipulated period of two years, then on completion of two years as JRF, he/she will be required to submit the work/progress report within six months for upgradation to SRF (NET). On the basis      of assessment of Fellows’ research progress/ achievements through interview by an Expert Committee consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/Associate Professor and on the recommendation of the said expert committee, the JRF will be upgraded to the position of SRF on the monthly stipend of Rs. 35,000/- for the 3rd and subsequent years. As far as possible the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Further, where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee ( Annexure-V ) and ( Annexure-VI ).

  (b.II) If the Fellow is registered in PhD within the stipulated period of 2 years and Progress is not satisfactory:

If the fellow is registered for PhD within the stipulated period of two years and submits his/her work report within six months of completion of the sanctioned tenure but his/her work/progress report is not found satisfactory by the Three Member Assessment Committee, the Committee may recommend him/her to continue as JRF for third year on the monthly stipend of Rs. 31,000/- or may recommend the termination of fellowship. If the fellow continues as JRF for third year, the progress of research work of JRF will be assessed again by duly constituted three-member assessment committee at the end of third year for upgradation. If the work of JRF is still not found satisfactory for upgradation by the Committee, then the fellowship will be terminated.

  (b.III)  Fellows and host institutions are strongly advised to complete the Assessment and  submit the report timely to avoid delays. Nonetheless, to minimize the hardship to students, fellows are given six months from the time of completion of the second year of JRF to submit the Assessment Evaluation Report. During this period (six months) he/she shall be getting fellowship of JRF, subject to submission of online attendance certification by Host Institute on the portal as usual procedure for fellowship. Once the Assessment committee recommends for SRF upgradation they may receive SRF fellowship and arrears if any. However, it may be noted that      in the event of the non receipt of Assessment Evaluation Report within six months period upon completion of two years of JRF fellowship from the host institute, the stipend of fellow shall automatically be stopped and resumed only when the requirements are fulfilled. However, in the case of non-receipt of the three-member assessment committee report even after completion of Two years and six months, the tenure of the JRF may be continued further for six months on the condition that an undertaking by the concerned institution assuring that they would conduct the three-member assessment committee and submit the report in the next six months. In case assessment report is not received till the end of the third year, the fellowship shall stand terminated without further notice. The decision of CSIR in  this regard shall be final.

  (b.IV) If the Fellow is not registered in PhD within the stipulated period of 2 years:

In the event of non-registration for PhD by the fellow within the stipulated period of two years, he/she will not be eligible for upgradation to SRF but the fellow can be recommended to continue as JRF for the third year by the assessment committee. The progress of research work of JRF and PhD registration status will be assessed again by duly constituted three-member assessment committee as described above at the end of third year for upgradation. If the fellow is still not registered for PhD and/or work of JRF is not found satisfactory for continuation into third year as JRF, the fellowship will be terminated.

(c)  Extension of tenure for the fourth and fifth year extension of SRF (NET) will be on the basis of the progress report ( Annexure-VI ) and recommendation of the guide.

The annual progress report for continuation from third to fourth and from fourth to fifth year may be maintained by the Host Institute. After confirmation of the submission of the requisite reports on the portal by the Maker/Checker, HRDG shall process the fellowship for the fourth and the fifth year.

The fellows and host institutions are strongly advised to submit the reports in advance such that no delays in fellowships are encountered. However, the fellows and host institutions will be given an additional six months from the last date of the third and fourth year respectively for submission of the requisite report. During this six months fellowship may continue pending the submission of the requisite reports. After six months, if the confirmation of receipt of the report is not received on the portal, the fellowship to all such fellows will not be released.

The confirmation of the receipt of the report both for continuation to fourth and fifth year on the portal by the Maker/Checker shall be full and final and the Host Institute is fully accountable for correctness of the details. In case of any discrepancy/incorrect information submission by the Host Institutions leading to  any undue payment etc., the entire responsibility shall be with the Host Institutions to refund the related amount, with interest, to CSIR.

Non-compliance of CSIR norms for submission of annual progress report along with other requisite documents within six months after completion of yearly tenure may result in termination of fellowship/associateship .

(d) The total tenure as JRF plus SRF(NET) will not exceed five years. This will include the tenure of Fellowship awarded by UGC/DST/DBT/ICMR/ICAR etc. or any other funding agency/Institution. The order for continuation at the same rate of stipend as SRF(NET), continuation at the same rate of stipend as JRF or otherwise will be issued by the EMR Division of HRDG, CSIR. Extension may also not be granted if the fellow does not acknowledge the support of CSIR in his/her research publication(s).

(e)  A Research Fellow who joins on the first day of the month, his/her tenure will be completed on the last day of the previous month. In other cases the, tenure will be completed on the last day of the same month of joining the Fellowship. 

   9. AWARD OF FELLOWSHIP AND RELEASE OF GRANTS

(a)  The Fellowship will be awarded to the selected applicants by a formal letter giving details of the grant and the conditions governing it, under intimation to the University/Institution, which forwarded their applications. The tenability of JRF-NET certificate is two years from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRFNET certificate and a NET qualified JRF-NET should avail the fellowship within two years i.e. within the validity period of JRF-NET certificate. The fellowship grant money is payable on monthly basis whereas the contingency will be reimbursed annually directly to the research fellow based on submission of the online claim.

The first payment (monthly stipend) will be made after the issue of formal award letter by EMR through the portal. The Maker/Checker/Authorized Officer at the Host Institute shall obtain the Attendance Certificate of the respective fellows of their institutions and based on the same shall certify the attendance on the portal and uploading of attendance certificate is discontinued henceforth. The attendance details submitted by the Maker/Checker on the CSIR portal shall be final and the bill shall be generated and processed by HRDG accordingly. The submission of the attendance details on the portal by the Maker/Checker shall be full and final and the host institute is fully accountable for correctness of the details. In case of any discrepancy/incorrect information submission by Host Institutions leading to any undue payment etc., the entire responsibility shall be with the Host Institutions to refund the related amount with interest, to CSIR. The Host Institutes shall maintain the requisite records of attendance submitted through CSIR portal at their level.

(b)  The contingency grant will be reimbursed to the fellows subject to submission of the claim online on the CSIR portal through Maker/Checker on annual basis. The Fellows are required to submit the original bills to Host Institute and Host Institute shall verify the expenditure and ensure that all expenditure should be as per CSIR guidelines. The accounts should be maintained by the grantee institution for the research fellow on ledger type system as per Annexure-VII . The host Institute shall be responsible for compliance of CSIR-HRDG guidelines issued on contingency grant from time to time. CSIR reserve the right to inspect or call for the Bills/Vouchers as and when required. 

   10. CONTINGENT GRANT

An annual contingent grant of Rs.20,000/- per fellow is provided to the  Research Fellow on reimbursement basis . For less than one year, the contingent grant will be admissible on pro-rata basis. The grant may be utilized in the interest of research work. The maximum amount of contingency admissible to a fellow shall be restricted to maximum Rs. 20000/- in a year. Further, request (claim) for reimbursement of contingency grant of the previous financial year(s) will not be entertained. The guidelines for utilization of the contingent grant are given in Annexure-IV  and reimbursement claim form at Annexure-VIII .

   11. PROGRESS REPORT

The preparation of annual progress report on the research work done shall be essential part of the Fellow’s work. Each Research Fellow shall submit his/her annual research report in the prescribed proforma ( Annexure-VI ) within a period of six months after completion of one-year tenure to its Host Institute. It is essential to give up to-date and full information against all the columns of Annexure-VI . The results should be presented quantitatively in Tables/Figures and discussed in terms of the objectives and conclusions drawn should also be given. Fragmentary reports shall not be entertained. The progress report should be always accompanied by copies of published papers, re- prints and pre-prints of papers accepted for publication, manuscripts of papers communicated for publication duly acknowledging financial assistance of CSIR. The publishing of research papers is only desirable and not mandatory. Fellows should be discouraged from publishing in predatory journals. Noncompliance of CSIR norms for submission of annual progress report along with other requisite documents within six months after completion of yearly tenure may result in termination of fellowship/associateship. The Host Institutes shall maintain at their level the requisite records of Report (Annual Progress Report for continuation to fourth year and Annual Progress Report for continuation to fifth year) . CSIR reserve the right to inspect or call for the reports as and when required.

   12. PUBLICATION/PATENT

(a)   Publication:   The results of Fellow's research work may be published in standard refereed journals at the discretion of the Guide. IT SHOULD BE ENSURED THAT THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY CSIR is ALWAYS ACKNOWLEDGED IN ALL SUCH PUBLICATIONS. One copy of the published research papers may be submitted on the portal.

(b)   Patent:  The commercial exploitation of the results and ownership of patent rights pertaining to investigations concerning the intellectual work of the CSIR research fellows/associates will be as follows:

(i) Public funded educational/research institution, to which a fellow is associated, may seek patent right at their own cost and/or commercial exploitation of the results of the investigation concerning the Intellectual work of the fellow and all rights would vest exclusively with the Institution concerned. All matters concerning ownership of IP and its licensing/exploitation would be governed by the IP policy of the concerned institutions.

(ii) In case an institution, to which a fellow is associated, is not in a position to seek patent rights and/or commercial exploitation of      the results of the investigation concerning the intellectual work of the fellow, CSIR at its own cost may seek the patent rights and/or commercial exploitation of the results of the intellectual work of the fellow and all rights would vest exclusively with CSIR. (Issued vide CSIR OM NO. F.No. 6/IPR/2011/EMR-I dated 29th July 2011)

   13. OBLIGATIONS OF RESEARCH FELLOW

a)  He/She has to be a full time researcher and submit himself/herself to the disciplinary regulations of the University/ Institute/ Laboratory where he/she is working. Regular attendance of the fellow may be ensured by the department by keeping an attendance register.

b)  In case a fellow decides to appear for competitive examination, he/she would invariably seek permission from the guide and this information may be kept with the Host Institute.

c) The Research Fellow is not to take any assignment other than related to his/her approved research programme, paid or unpaid. However, if required, the fellow may assist the host institute in its academic work/other activities, as per guidelines of its PhD programme, provided such assignments should not hamper the progress of research work of the fellow.

d) Once a Research Fellow accepts the Fellowship and joins, it is incumbent on him/her to continue the research for the normal tenure of the fellowship or for such lesser duration in which the original objectives of the research problem have been achieved.

e)  No Fellow shall discontinue his/her Fellowship without prior approval of CSIR. In case he/she wishes to discontinue the fellowship prior to completion of the tenure on attainment of original objectives of research, he/she must submit the resignation to CSIR through the Guide one month in advance, indicating specific reasons for not continuing the Fellowship. The Fellowship shall cease from the date stipulated in the CSIR letter approving the resignation.

f) The research Fellow must send a detailed consolidated report of the research work done during the entire period of Fellowship on completion of the tenure/resignation of the Fellowship through the Guide to CSIR, in the prescribed proforma ( Annexure-IX ), within one month.

g)  During the tenure of the Fellowship, the Fellow shall correspond with CSIR only through the Guide with the approval of the Head of the Institution.

h)  The Research Fellow shall keep CSIR informed about his/her getting the higher degree, submission of thesis for Ph.D., MD, MDS, MS, MPhil, ME etc. and submission/acceptance/publication of any research paper arising out of the research work done during the tenure of the fellowship. He/She must acknowledge the support of CSIR in the publication(s). One copy each of all the research papers published must be submitted to the host institute and uploaded on CSIR portal at each stage of publication/ manuscript/reprint.  

   14. TEMPORARY TEACHING & RESEARCH JOB

A Research Fellow on the recommendation of Guide, and provided that his/her University/ Institute has no objection, may be permitted by CSIR to take up temporary paid lectureship/research job in a recognized R&D Institution/University, College/Institute of repute/Recognized R & D Institution/ PDF studies in India & abroad for a period not exceeding one year during the entire tenure of the Fellowship (JRF & SRF together). The Research Fellow will not be entitled to any extension of the Fellowship for such periods. The Fellow will not be entitled to stipend and contingency grant during such leave. Such leave period will be counted in the tenure. Such leave can be taken only after joining and working as Research Scholar at least for one year. Fellow has to report for duty at the same place from where he proceeded on leave.

    15. LEAVE

a) Leave with stipend not exceeding 30 days for each completed year of tenure may be allowed by the Guide after the request has been communicated to CSIR. The leave will be treated as part of the Fellow’s tenure. The leave due can be carried over to the next year, however not more than 90 days can be accumulated at any time during the tenure. Of this not more than 30 days can be availed in a calendar year with stipend and beyond that any leave will be treated as “Leave Without Stipend”. During the first year of Fellowship or any uncompleted year, leave may be granted on pro-rata basis. Sanction of leave without stipend may be considered by CSIR under special circumstances. In case a Fellow proceeds on leave before expiry of Fellowship tenure, he/she must join back before the expiry of tenure; failing which the tenure will be deemed to have terminated with effect from the date he/she proceeded on leave. The fact of joining back from leave should be communicated to CSIR immediately. As the CSIR releases the grant in advance, therefore, the amount on account of “Leave Without Stipend” has to be refunded to CSIR at the end of a financial year or adjusted against the fresh claim, if any.

b) The Guide can grant leave to a Fellow in his/her charge with the concurrence of the Head of the Institution/Department if the leave is due as prescribed in para 15(a) above. If leave is not due, such cases will be decided by CSIR only. The Fellow should not be allowed to proceed on leave to visit abroad for attending conferences/seminars etc. without prior approval of the CSIR well in advance. The entire duration of such foreign visits if funded by any national/international agency, whether partially or fully, would be treated as leave without stipend.

c) Women Fellows with less than two surviving children are entitled to full stipend plus HRA, during the period of absence180 days on grounds of maternity. Such leave shall be sanctioned by the Guide under  intimation to CSIR. The Fellowship amount for leave period will be paid after the fellow resumes duty and submits a medical certificate in support of actual confinement. It is expected that the Fellow will make up for the research work during the remaining tenure.

d) Male Fellows of CSIR with less than two surviving children are entitled for 15 days paternity leave during confinement of his wife on submission of relevant documentary proof.

   16. TRANSFER OF FELLOWSHIP

The fellow should carefully choose the host institution, guide/supervisor, availability of necessary infrastructural and other research facilities etc. to carry out his/her research before joining. Request for transfer of fellowship will not be entertained except on compelling circumstances for which the fellow & his/her guide should submit proper justification. The No Objection Certificate should be produced by the Fellow/ Associate from supervisor and Head of Department of University/Institute from where transfer is sought and consent of the Guide/Host Institute where Fellowships is sought to be transferred by giving reasons of transfer. No fellow will be allowed to join another institute without seeking prior approval from CSIR for "transfer of fellowship" and if he/she joins elsewhere without approval of CSIR, his/her fellowship will be terminated. Fellowship/Associateship will stand terminated from the date of resignation. Further, no transfers will be allowed in the last six months of the tenure of fellowships & also after submission of Ph.D. thesis.

    17. TERMINATION OF FELLOWSHIP

(a) Junior Research Fellowship /Senior Research Fellowship will be terminated from the date of viva-voce of PhD or on completion of fellowship tenure, whichever is earlier. The fellowship shall also stand terminated from the date the Fellow resigns and his/her resignation has been accepted by CSIR. The Fellowship may be terminated by the CSIR on the recommendation of the Supervisor and Head  of the Department/Institution. The fellowship may also be terminated if the institution where it refuses to continue to provide facilities to the fellow on disciplinary grounds and so informs CSIR.

(b)  If a fellow leaves without permission, stipend due at any time shall not be paid to him/her. The Universities/ Host Institutions must not raise any claim of Fellowship in r/o those fellows who resign or whose termination of fellowship is under consideration at any stage. The entire onus of raising such claims lie upon the Host Institutes and any extra payment made to the fellow due to such undue claims received from the Host institutes are recoverable in full along with interest from the Host institute.

  (c)  The unspent balance of grant lying with the Institution at any time due to termination/resignation/transfer of fellowship of a Fellow/Leave sanctioned without stipend/interest earned on grants released by CSIR must be refunded to CSIR immediately by online payment mode i.e. NEFT/RTGS.

(d)  Research Fellows must settle their fellowship claims within one year of leaving the Fellowship. No claim will be admitted by CSIR after the time admissible under the rules.

18. ACCOMMODATION / HRA

All Research Fellows may be allowed hostel accommodation wherever available and those residing in hostel provided by University/Institute will not be eligible for HRA. Reimbursement of hostel fee is not permissible. Where this is not possible, house rent allowance will be allowed as per the rules of the host institutions. In no case it should exceed the rates payable to Central Government Employees in that area. The basis for calculating HRA will be the actual stipend of the Research Fellow.

   19. MEDICAL BENEFITS

(a)  No separate/fixed medical assistance should be provided. However, the fellow may avail of the medical facilities available in the institution/university/college, without any financial liability on CSIR. This will be limited to the fellow only and not to his/her family members/dependents.

(b)  The host institute may get the fellows/associates medically examined at the time of joining or thereafter.

   20. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(a)  CSIR may send whenever considered necessary its officers for reviewing the work of the fellows and Associates, inspection of accounts, attendance, etc, in Universities/Institutes where the Research Fellows/Associates are placed.

(b)  Any kind of paid or honorary, part-or-full-time employment or private practice even in honorary capacity is not permissible during the tenure of Fellowship/ Associateship.  

(c)  The stipend of research fellow/associate is exempt from the payment of income tax under10(16) of IT Act.

(d)  These terms and conditions supersede all previous instructions issued in regard to JRF/SRF/RA. However, any relaxation would require approval of DG, CSIR. In all matters decision taken by CSIR shall be final.

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What Is The Amount Of Fellowship For JRF? Is The Fellowship Provided As A Lump Sum Or On Monthly Basis?

Fellowship @ Rs.25,000/-p.m. for initial two years JRF.

@ Rs.28,000/-p.m. for remaining tenure SRF.

What Is The Amount Of Contingency Provided To Fellows Of Humanities & Social Sciences?

@ Rs.10,000/-p.a. for the initial two years, @ Rs.20,500/-p.a. for remaining tenure.

What Is The Amount Of Contingency Provided To Fellows Of Sciences?

@ Rs.12,000/-p.a. for the initial two years, @ Rs.25,000/-p.a for remaining tenure.

Is The Fellow Eligible To Take Escort Assistance?

Escort/Reader Assistance: @ Rs. 2,000/-p.m. in case of physically Handicapped & blind candidates.

Is Medical Assistance Covered Under This Scheme?

No separate/fixed medical assistance is provided. However, the fellow may avail of the medical facilities available in the institution/university/college.

What Is The Maximum Number Of Leaves That The Fellow Is Entitled To?

Fellows are entitled to a maximum period of 30 days of leave in a year in addition to public holidays. They are not entitled to any other vacations.

Can The Candidate Take Maternity Leave?

Yes, the candidates are eligible for maternity/paternity leave as per Govt. of India norms issued from time to time at full rates of fellowship once during the tenure of their award.

What Is ‘Intermittent Break’?

Besides maternity/paternity leave, ‘Intermittent Break’ for a maximum period of 1 year may also be permissible to the women candidates. The leave can be availed 3 times during the entire period of the fellowship. However, the total duration of leave shall not exceed one year. This Flexi Time period should not be counted towards the tenure of the fellowship and thus effectively the total period of fellowship will remain the same.

Are The Candidates Who Have Qualified UGC-CSIR Also Eligible To Apply?

Candidates who have qualified in NET-JRF or the UGC-CSIR joint tests.

When Does The Student Have To Submit The Half-Yearly Progress Report?

The student has to submit half yearly progress report after every six months to the Academic office, for sending to the UGC for release of fellowship in continuation.

How Would The Candidate Transition From JRF To SRF?

After completion of two years of the program, the student has to submit Three member Assessment committee report for upgradation from JRF to SRF to the Academic office for uploading on the UGC portal.

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NET JRF Scholarship 2024: Last Date to Apply, Eligibility & Rewards

December 29, 2023 by Sandeep

The University Grants Commission sponsored the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), one of the most significant research schemes offered by the government of India. To award JRFs to eligible candidates, UGC conducts the NET examination throughout the country. The National Eligibility Test (NET) for JRF is conducted bi-yearly in June and December.

The government encourages MPhil and PhD holders to contribute to the nation’s science and development activities. The JRF provides adequate scope and unlimited opportunities for selected fellows to pursue advanced scientific research in languages/humanities/ social sciences and sciences.

Important Note: Interested candidates are advised to check the UGC NET-JRF 2024 dates on the official website.

Eligibility Criteria for NET JRF 2024

JRF is awarded to candidates who intend to do MPhil or PhD courses to pursue advanced research in their specific areas of interest. For this purpose, candidates must successfully clear the NET exams with a good score. Also, candidates should have sought admission into an institute that allows them to pursue research through JRF. Given below are detailed eligibility criteria for interested candidates:

• The candidate should be a master’s degree holder with a minimum score of 55%.
• Candidate should have pursued a master’s in one of these areas – humanities/ social sciences/ sciences/ languages/ computer science/ computer applications/ electronics, etc.
• Candidate should have pursued master’s courses from UGC-recognized universities only.
• SC/ST/PWD/OBC candidates and transgender communities enjoy the relaxation of 5% in the minimum score required.
• Candidates pursuing their final year of a master’s degree are also eligible.
• Candidate should be able to complete the master’s course within two years of applying to the NET-JRF exam.
• PhD holders also enjoy a 5% relaxation in minimum marks required.
• The maximum age to apply for JRF is 30 years. Reserved candidates enjoy a 5% relaxation in age limit.
• Candidates with a previous track record of exceptional research can get an additional relaxation of 5 years in the specified age limit.
• Candidates who are LLM degree holders enjoy three years of relaxation in the age limit specification.

How to Apply for NET JRF ?

The following process explains the steps to get admission into a full-time MPhil or PhD course and thereby claim the JRF allowance:

• Visit the official portal of the National Testing Agency [NTA], a web initiative by the MHRD, the government of India. [https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/webinfo/public/home.aspx]
• Scroll to ‘Quick links’ and select ‘UGC NET’.
• Enter the requisite details in the application form displayed.
• The application number displayed should be noted down for future reference.
• Candidates need to scan and upload a recent passport-size photo and signature of the candidate.
• Candidates need to make an online exam payment through the SBI_MOPS gateway. Preserve payment proof for future needs.
• Wait for the confirmation page to be displayed.
• Right after this application process is completed, look for advertisements calling out for admissions into MPhil or PhD programs.
• Select the right institute and course.
• Once a candidate gets enrolled, he automatically receives the JRF grant amount.

Exam Pattern for UGC NET JRF

The selection for JRF is done through the NET exam conducted twice a year. UGC conducts the exam, and the specific pattern and format are explained in the steps below:

• A Computer Based Test (CBT) – an online mode test is conducted for candidates.
• The exam consists of two papers – Papers 1 and 2.
• The exam consists of a total of 150 questions. 50 questions are covered in paper 1, while 100 questions are covered in paper 2.
• All questions in papers 1 and 2 are compulsory.
• 100 marks of paper 1 and 200 marks of paper 2 are reserved for the objective type or MCQs.
• Paper 1 is concerned with General Studies, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and similar sections. Questions based on the candidate’s aptitude and skills in teaching are also present.
• For Paper 2, the candidate has to choose a subject area of his own choice.

Rewards and Benefits

On further assessment of the candidate’s progress in his research work, he shall be deemed fit to receive a higher grant in the form of a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). SRF is for 3 years. JRF and SRF combined are for a tenure of 5 years. Here in this section, we list down important benefits of the JRF scheme:

• Monthly grant of INR 12,000 for two years.
• Contingency grant for candidates conducting research in humanities and social sciences – INR 10,000 per annum [ for 2 years]
• Contingency grant for candidates conducting research in sciences – INR 12,000 per annum [ for 2 years]
• INR 3000 per annum per student is provided as departmental assistance to the institution where the candidate chooses to study and do research.
• INR 2000 monthly as an escort grant for physically disabled and blind candidates.
• HRA as per government norms.

Please Note: The national average salary for a Junior Research Fellow is ₹3,62,449 in India.

Terms and Conditions

Here are some of the important terms and conditions that all candidates appearing for the NET exam to get a Junior Research Fellowship grant should abide by:

• Candidates only need to send an online application form. There is no need to send a print or hard copy again by postal means.
• No applications should be accompanied by documents or, mark sheets or certificates.
• All qualifications acquired by the candidate should meet standards equivalent to a master’s degree recognized by the government of India [ Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi]
• Candidates who send multiple applications shall be rejected outright without any further notice.
• The exam ID card/ admit card for writing NET shall be available on the official NTA portal. Candidates can download it from the online portal.
• The minimum qualifying score required in the NET exam is 40% in paper 1 and 40% in paper 2.
• The funding of JRF is counted for 2 years right from the date of dispatch of the JRF’s official letter to the candidate.

FAQs on Junior Research Fellowship

1. What is the tenure for which JRF is offered? Answer: JRF is offered for a duration of 2 years only.

2. What is the financial assistance provided under the JRF scheme? Answer: The selected fellows receive a financial grant of INR 28000, among other benefits.

3. What is the basic application procedure to be followed? Answer: An online application needs to be sent through the NTA’s official portal.

4. What are the key dates to be remembered? Answer: Applications are called in twice a year, in June and December.

5. What are the minimum qualifying marks to be attained in the NET? Answer: A 40% score for the General merit category and 35% for other reserved classes is compulsory.

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Updated on - Mar 07th, 2024 | 06:11 PM by Megha Sharma

Key Information

The National Eligibility Test (NET) for research fellowships is conducted by the  University Grants Commission (UGC) . Students of  Social Sciences and Humanities , including the Languages and Sciences stream, are eligible to participate in the doctoral-level scholarship program. Moreover, as per the JRF scholarship eligibility, candidates who have scored 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD and Transgender) in their master's degree can also apply.

The NET JRF scholarship amount of  INR 37,000  is provided to students who are pursuing  an M.Phil / Ph.D. degree .  The NET JRF scholarship 2023-24 last date is September 5, 2024 (tentatively) .

Table of Contents

• Eligibility Criteria
• Rewards and Benefits
• Application Process
• Selection Criteria
• Mode of Exam
• Important Dates
• Terms and Conditions

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NET JRF Eligibility Criteria 2023-24

Students must clear the required eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship. The general conditions of eligibility for the National Eligibility Test- Junior Research fellowship are as follows.

• Candidate must have passed post-graduation from a government-recognized university or institute.
• General (E.W.S.) category applicants must have secured a  minimum of 55 percent marks  or equivalent grade in a master’s degree.
• O.B.C., ST/SC, P.W.D., or Transgender category  students must have obtained  50 percent marks  in the master’s program.
• Degree holders who have completed their master’s examination by  19th September 1991  are eligible for appearing N.E.T. with 5 percent relaxation in the marks percentile.
• Applicants waiting for P.G. results and those pursuing master’s degrees are eligible to apply for the UGC NET exam.
• In such a case, the candidate will only be considered for the admission of  J.R.F. and Assistant professor  once they pass the master’s degree with the required percentile within 2 years from the N.E.T. result date.
• General category applicants should not be more than  30 years old .
• There is  no age limit  criteria for the Assistant Professor program.
• Age relaxation of 5 years  will be given to candidates of O.B.C., ST/ SC, P.W.D., Women, and Transgender.
• 5-year age relaxation is also given to applicants with 5 years of research experience and candidates from the Armed Forces.
• Applicants with an  L.L.M. degree  can avail of the age relaxation of  three years .

NET JRF Rewards and Benefits 2023-24

The fellowship amount and duration can be extended if the research work has been observed as satisfactory by the concerned department of the college or university. The UGC revised rates of fellowship amount are as follows.

• INR 37,000 per month will be given to each Junior Fellow for the first 2 years.
• INR 42,000 per month will be given for remaining tenure (SRF).

Contingency A - Humanities and Social Sciences

• INR 10,000 per year for the first two years (JRF).
• INR 20,500 per year for the remaining tenure (SRF).

Contingency B - Science

• INR 12,000 per year will be given for two years (JRF).
• INR 25,000 per annum for the remaining tenure (SRF).

Reader Assistance/ Escorts

• For blind candidates and physically handicapped, INR 2,000 per month shall be granted as a special allowance.
• In case the accommodation is provided by the host institution, rent paid by the candidate shall be reimbursed as per the government of India norms.
• The fellow may be entitled to draw HRA on the basis of the categorization of cities if they make their arrangement of accommodation.
• HRA is not permissible for hostellers. However, candidates are only eligible to draw hostel fees, excluding electricity, water, mess charges, etc.
• No separate medical assistance is provided.
• In addition to public holidays, 30 days of leave per year will be granted to each fellow.
• Maternity/ Paternity leaves will be given as per government rules.
• Intermittent Break of one year will be given to eligible women candidates; this can be availed 3 times during the fellowship.
• One year of academic leave without fellowship is permissible throughout the tenure.

Note : Expenditure on any foreign visit in connection with research work will not be reimbursed from UGC.

Tenure of Fellowship

The tenure of NET JRF fellowship for M.Phil and Ph.D. is 5 years. Students can refer to the table below for more information.

NET JRF Application Process 2023-24

Detailed steps on how to apply for UGC NET-JRF are given below.

• Visit the official  National Testing Academy (NTA) .
• Click on UGC NET in the Quick Links section.
• Fill up the online application form.
• Enroll in all the required information.
• Get the application number for future reference.
• Upload the scanned image of the applicant’s photograph (It should not exceed 200 kb)
• Upload the signature in a scanned image (The signature size should be between 4 kb – 30 kb)

Note : All the scanned images must be in JPEG/ JPG format.

• Pay the fee through SBI/ HDFC/ ICICI/ Syndicate or Paytm payment gateway through net banking/ UPI/ debit card or credit card.
• Print 4 copies of the confirmation page after the successful fee payment.

Application Fee Details

Students can find the application fee details for various categories below.

• For General category - INR 1000
• For General (EWS) and OBC (NCL) category - INR 500
• For SC/ST/PwDs and Transgender category - INR 250

Note : Applicants are advised to check their SMS/ e-mails and NTA website regularly for latest updates. Also any change in NET subject, examination center, date, etc. will not be permitted under any circumstances.

Selection Criteria for National Talent Hunt Examination for Junior Research Fellowship

NET JRF candidate selection process is based on the following criteria.

• Applicant should qualify for the UGC NET Exam with minimum marks of eligibility percentile.
• It is mandatory to secure minimum marks in both papers 1 and 2.
• A merit list shall be generated for qualified candidates.
• The top 6 percent of fellows will be entitled to the Assistant Professor post.
• The remaining candidates are eligible to avail of the NET Junior Research Fellowship.
• In each UGC-NET exam around  3200 fellowships  are being provided by the commission.
• NET JRF slots are categorized and allocated among different subjects.

UGC NET-JRF Mode of Exam

The exam will consist of two papers, paper 1 and paper 2, consisting of 100 and 200 marks, respectively. Students can refer to the details below for more information regarding the questions and mark allocation.

• Paper 1 is of 100 marks with a duration of o ne hour.
• There will be 50 objective type questions with 2 marks each .
• The paper will cover the research and teaching aptitude of the candidate.
• It will test the general awareness, comprehension, reasoning ability and divergent thinking of the candidate.
• There will be a total of 200 marks in paper 2 with a test duration of 2 hours.
• There will be 100 objective type questions with 2 marks each .
• Paper 2 is a subject-oriented test, it is based on the particular subject selected by the applicant.

Exam Timing

• Paper-I: 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM
• Paper-II: 11.00 AM to 01.00 PM

(09.30 am to 01.00 pm first shift and 02.00 pm to 05.30 pm second shift)

Note : The total duration of examination is 3 hours (180 minutes). No break time will be given between paper 1 and paper 2 examination.

NET-JRF Important Dates

The following key dates are tentative and can be changed by the providers.

• Application opening date: To be announced
• Application closing date: To be announced
• Last date to pay the application fee:  To be announced

Fellowship Terms and Conditions 2023-24

The terms and conditions listed below have to be adhered to during the tenure of the fellowship.

• Selected candidates must join the fellowship program within 6 months from the date of the award letter.
• Applicants are requested not to send any documents or completed application forms to NTA.
• More than one application from a candidate is not entertained.
• Admit cards for the UGC NET examination should be downloaded from the NTA website.
• A minimum of  40 percent marks  in both the papers of the NET examination is required to be eligible for the research fellowship.

The candidates can refer to the contact given below in case there are any difficulties regarding the scholarship.

• Phone Number : 011-23604446, 011-23604200, 011-40759000 
• Email ID:  [email protected]
• Address: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi- 110 002, India.

For more details, visit our  Scholarships 2024  Directory.

NET JRF Scholarship 2024: Eligibility, Rewards, Application Process FAQs

What are the rewards associated with NET JRF?

INR 31,000 per month will be given to each Junior Fellow for the first 2 years. INR 35,000 per month will be given for remaining tenure (SRF).

What are the selection criteria for NET JRF?

Applicant should qualify the UGC NET Exam with minimum marks of eligibility percentile. It is mandatory to secure minimum marks in both paper 1 and 2. A merit list shall be generated for qualified candidates. Top 6 percent fellows will be entitled to the Assistant Professor post. Remaining candidates are eligible to avail the NET Junior Research Fellowship. In each UGC-NET exam around 3200 fellowships are being provided by the commission. NET JRF slots are categorized and allocated among different subjects.

What is the application fee details for NET JRF?

For General category - INR 1000 For General (EWS) and OBC (NCL) category - INR 500 For SC/ST/PwDs and Transgender category - INR 250

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ICMR JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme through council's support. Test for ICMR JRF fellowship are conducted at the 12 centres viz. Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Srinagar and Varanasi once a year. The award of JRF is made on merit basis by holding an entrance examination after issuing a countrywide admission notice. The admission notice is published in leading English Newspapers of India usually during March/April and also on the website. The entrance examination is usually held in the first/second week of July.

ICMR holds a national level examination for determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) through Indian Council of Medical Research. The award of Junior Research Fellowship to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding placement in a medical college / hospital / university / national laboratory / institution of higher learning and research as applicable.

• Two separate merit lists, one comprising the candidates qualifying for life sciences and the second for those candidates qualifying for social sciences, will be made on the basis of their performance in the above test.
• The candidates selected for the JRF programme of ICMR would be permitted to enroll themselves for the Ph.D. programme of any University recognised by the UGC/MCI. However, the JRF programme would not have any connection with the Ph.D. programme. The validity of fellowship awarded to a candidate will be six months.
• Another 100 candidates would be selected for consideration for positions of JRF under various research schemes of ICMR (subject to fulfilling the conditions for appointment under the schemes) for the duration of that scheme. These JRFs would also be permitted to complete Ph.D. while working in the scheme, if enrolled. The validity of result will be two years for placement in ICMR funded projects.
• SC/ST/OBC/Physically handicapped (PH) applicants will be given such special consideration as per policy guidelines. Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF will receive fellowship from ICMR.

Duration and Emoluments

The existing value of the fellowship is at present Rs. 31000/- (Rupees Thirty one thousands only) per month and an annual contingency grant up to Rs. 20,000/- per annum. The local institution shall review the performance of JRF after two years through an appropriate Review Committee constituted by the Head of the institution. The fellow may be awarded SRF after successful assessment by the Review Committee.

• The successful candidates would be notified by post. The list also would be available on the ICMR website.

Joining time

Selected candidates must join their respective course on the prescribed date as indicated in their admission letter. The selection of those who fail to join by the specified date shall automatically stand cancelled.

Procedure for Applying

Before applying, candidates are advised to go through the admission notice published in the advertisement in various Newspapers and the instructions given therein carefully. Fill in the application form according to the instructions given in this prospectus and the admission notice. Incomplete applications will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained.

Educational Qualification

Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Basic Science or Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Professional Course.

The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years (upper age limit relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category.

As prescribed by UGC.

Method of Selection

Scheme of test.

The test will consist of one paper of 2 hours duration. The paper will consist of 2 Sections. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in sciences; and (iii) common statistics. All these questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark. The subject Specific Section (Section B & C) would pertain to (B) Life Sciences and (C) Social Science. The candidate may attempt questions in either of the two areas. Each area of section B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate may attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C. Candidates are required to indicate the option for Section B or C in the application form too.

Each question carries one mark. Negative marking @ 0.25 will be made for each of the wrong answer. The questions in both the sections would appear in English only.

The final result will be based on aggregate of 55 % marks obtained in both the sections for General category and OBC and 50% for SC/ST and physically handicapped.

The test will be held in the following streams:

(1) Aptitude test (common for all) (2) Life Sciences (3) Social Sciences. Subjects covered under Life Sciences include microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human nutrition, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, pharmacology, zoology, environmental sciences, botany, public health veterinary science and bio-informatics. Subjects covered under Social Sciences include psychology, sociology, home sciences, statistics, anthropology, social work and health economics.

Monitoring Mechanism

The fellow shall submit annual reports for 1st year and annual report thereafter as per the prescribed standard proforma. The first annual report should be submitted after 10 months from the date of commencement of the fellowship (through the Guide along with his appraisal) giving complete factual details of the research work done. Subsequent annual reports as per the standard proforma should be submitted through the Guide two months before completion of the fellowship year

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NET JRF – National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship

NET JRF (National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship) is one of the most popular schemes started by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Earlier conducted by the CBSE, NET JRF is now conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) on behalf of UGC twice a year, i.e., during the months of June and December/January. This exam determines the candidates’ eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship. It encourages postgraduate students to undertake advanced studies and research work leading to M.Phil/PhD Degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences including Languages and Sciences.

Here in this article, we have covered the scope of NET JRF. The eligibility conditions required to get admitted into the M.Phil/PhD programme, the rewards offered to students under JRF, the tenure of the fellowship, application procedure and more are described in the detail. Find below the overview of UGC NET JRF.

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Net jrf – financial assistance.

The candidates who get admitted in the M.Phil./PhD degree courses after qualifying UGC NET become eligible to receive financial assistance under the JRF scheme for 2 years. After the completion of two years as a Junior Research Fellow, the candidate’s research work is evaluated by experts. Upon satisfactory results, the fellow’s tenure is extended for a further period of 3 years under the increased emoluments of the Senior Research Fellow (SRF). Therefore, the total period of Fellowship, which includes JRF & SRF, is 5 years with no provision of further extension. Find below the complete details about the assistance provided to fellows under UGC NET JRF.

• Fellows working as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) receive INR 12,000 per month for the initial 2 years.
• As Senior Research Fellows, the candidates receive INR 14,000 per month for the remaining 3 years.
• The candidates pursuing M.Phil./PhD in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences receive a contingency grant of INR 10,000 per annum for the initial two years and INR 20,500 per annum for the remaining 3 years.
• The candidates pursuing M.Phil./PhD in the field of Science get a contingency grant of INR 12,000 per annum for initial two years and INR 25,000 per annum for the remaining tenure.
• Departmental assistance of INR 3,000 per annum per student will be given to the host institution for providing infrastructure.
• Additionally, the physically handicapped and blind candidates become eligible to receive an escort/reader assistance grant of INR 2,000 per month.
• The candidates also get Housing Rent Allowance (HRA) as per the categorisation of cities by the Government of India.

NET JRF – Eligibility Criteria

NET JRF score is used by the candidates to get admitted into M.Phil./PhD degree courses to undertake research activities. Only after getting registered in any recognised institute for M.Phil./PhD, do the candidates receive financial assistance under the JRF scheme. So, to be eligible for the UGC NET JRF exam, aspiring applicants need to fulfil certain eligibility conditions. Given below is the detailed account of eligibility criteria required to pursue JRF and SRF.

• The applicants must have completed a master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science, etc., from UGC-recognised universities/institutions.
• The candidates belonging to reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC and PwD are eligible for 5% relaxation in marks (without rounding off).
• The applicants who have appeared for the final exam of master’s degree or equivalent course are eligible for provisional admittance. These candidates are considered for the award of JRF only after passing the exam with a minimum of 55% (50% for reserved category students). The candidates must complete their master’s degree within two years from the date of the UGC NET result with the required percentage of marks, failing which leads to the disqualification of the candidates.
• The candidates belonging to the transgender category are eligible to draw the same relaxation as is available to SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
• Those PhD degree holders who passed their master’s degree by 19th September 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result) get a relaxation of 5% in total marks.
• The age of the applicants must not be more than 30 years. The applicants of reserved categories and women candidates get a relaxation of 5 years in age.
• The candidates having research experience are also eligible for a maximum of 5 years of age relaxation, provided they must have spent a certain period of time on research in relevant subjects of postgraduation degree. The applicants with an L.L.M. degree are given 3 years of exemption in age.

NET JRF – Application Procedure

The candidates who wish to receive financial assistance under the UGC JRF scheme first need to appear in the UGC NET examination conducted twice a year and the candidates who qualify for UGC NET become eligible for JRF allowance. Given below is a detailed description of how to apply for UGC NET which is used for admission into the M.Phil/PhD programme.

• First, the applicants need to visit the official website of NTA and scroll down to go to ‘Quick links’ and click on ‘UGC NET’ which takes them to the link – https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
• Now, fill in the online application form of UGC NET with all the required information and note down the system generated application number for future reference.
• Upload the scanned image (between 10 kb to 200 kb) and signature (between 4 kb – 30 kb) of the applicant in JPG/JPEG format.
• Now, the candidate needs to pay the fee through SBI_MOPS and keep the proof of payment.
• The candidates must take 4 printouts of the Confirmation Page after successful remittance of the fee.

After qualifying for this exam, candidates need to apply against the advertisement of universities, institutes or colleges for admission into M.Phil/PhD. Upon getting registered into these courses, candidates become eligible for NET JRF funding.

Note: The application fees payable by General/Unreserved category candidates is INR 1,000. For candidates belonging to Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL category, the fee payable is INR 500, and for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD category, it is INR 250. 

NET JRF – Exam Pattern

Now that you know all about awards detail, eligibility conditions and the application process, you must be wondering about the exam pattern of UGC NET. Find below the detailed exam pattern of NET conducted by NTA.

• The candidates appear for two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2, conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT).
• Paper 1 comprises 50 questions and Paper 2 consists of 100 questions. So, in total, the candidates need to attempt 150 questions.
• It is mandatory for the candidates to attempt all the questions of both papers.
• Objective type of questions is asked in both the papers, in which Paper 1 is of 100 marks and Paper 2 is of 200 marks.
• Questions in Paper 1 are of general nature and they aim to evaluate the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. These questions also assess the reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the applicant.
• The questions of Paper 2 cover the subject selected by the candidate.

NET JRF – Terms and Conditions

There are certain terms and conditions that the applicants must keep in mind before/while/after filling out the application form for UGC NET. Find below the list of terms and conditions that candidates must look after.

• The applicants do not need to send any of their certificates/documents in support of their eligibility or print out of the completed application form to NTA.
• The applicants who have completed their postgraduate diploma/certificate from an Indian university/institution or any foreign university/institute must make sure that their diploma/certificate is equivalent to the master’s degree of recognised Indian universities from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
• The candidates must submit just one application form as more than one leads to the cancellation of candidature.
• The admit card for UGC NET needs to be downloaded from the official website of NTA.
• To be eligible for JRF, the candidates need to score at least 40% aggregate marks in both the papers of UGC NET.
• The validity of the JRF Letter of Award is only two years after the declaration of the result.

NET JRF – FAQs

✔️ what is net exam.

NET - National Eligibility Test is a national level test of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to eligible candidates. Postgraduate students, who want to undertake research studies in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences can apply. The exam is conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) i.e. in the month of June and December. The fellows selected through this exam are required to get admitted to an M.Phil/PhD programme at a UGC recognised University/Institution.

✔️ What is JRF?

The award of JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) is given to postgraduate students who are admitted to an M.Phil./PhD programme and after qualifying the UGC-NET/CSIR NET exam. The fellowship is tenable for 2 years in which the fellows receive a monthly stipend of up to INR 28,000 along with contingency grant, escort/reader assistance and HRA. Once the duration of JRF is completed, the fellows are promoted as Senior Research Fellows based on their performance and the fellowship gets extended for another three years.

✔️ How to apply for NET exam?

The students who fulfil the eligibility criteria to appear for the exam can apply for it within the stipulated time duration at the official website of NTA. Since the exam is conducted twice a year, the applications are also invited twice. The students need to register on the NTA website and proceed with the application procedure as specified.

✔️ Who is eligible for UGC NET exam?

To appear for the UGC NET exam, the candidates are required to have obtained a master's degree or equivalent with 55% marks. The upper age limit for this exam is 30 years (relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates).

✔️ What is the age limit for NET exam?

The upper age limit to appear for the NET exam is 30 years which is relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.

✔️ How many times the NET exam is conducted in a year?

The NET exam is conducted twice in a year, i.e., in the month of June and December.

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JRF Full Form: Eligibility, Selection Process, Stipend

JRF Full Form has been explained in below article Check Junior Research fellowship Eligibility, Selection Process, Stipend with details to know more about JRF Exam 2024

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The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) stands as a beacon of opportunity for research enthusiasts aiming to delve deeper into their fields of interest. This prestigious scholarship is designed to support and recognize exceptional individuals who exhibit a strong passion for research and possess the necessary qualifications to contribute significantly to their chosen domains. The JRF offers a unique blend of academic rigor and research innovation across a wide array of fields including science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and technology.

JRF Full Form

The term “JRF” stands for Junior Research Fellowship. It is a prestigious position offered to postgraduate students in various fields of academia and research. The JRF fellowship is primarily aimed at enabling promising candidates to undertake advanced studies and research leading to Ph.D. degrees. Institutions across the globe, including universities, colleges, and research institutes, offer JRF positions to foster a vibrant research environment and cultivate a new generation of scholars.

What is JRF?

At its core, the JRF program is more than just a financial aid; it is a journey towards academic and research excellence. Awarded to the brightest minds, it facilitates scholars to pursue their research interests under the guidance of experienced mentors and esteemed institutions. This fellowship not only aids in fostering a culture of research and innovation but also in nurturing future leaders who are expected to contribute significantly to their fields.

JRF Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the JRF is a testament to a candidate’s academic and research prowess. Aspiring JRF candidates are required to clear the National Eligibility Test (NET), with the fellowship awarded to the top 6% achievers in this highly competitive exam. This criterion ensures that only the most deserving candidates, who aspire to pursue MPhil/PhD degrees in their chosen fields, receive this esteemed fellowship. JRF stands for Junior Research Fellowship. Here’s a quick summary of the eligibility to apply for JRF positions in India:

• Educational Qualification:  You must have a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Minimum Marks:  The minimum percentage of marks required can vary depending on the category you belong to. Typically, it’s 55% for the General category and 50% for reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PWD).
• Age Limit:  There’s an upper age limit of 30 years for appearing in the JRF qualifying exam (usually UGC NET).

JRF Application Process

The application process for a JRF position involves several steps, including the submission of detailed academic and research proposals. Candidates may need to outline their proposed research, including objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes. The selection process is highly competitive, with panels of experts assessing each application’s merit, relevance, and potential impact. Successful candidates are awarded the fellowship, which includes a stipend, and in many cases, additional allowances for research expenses.

JRF Stipend

Understanding the financial challenges associated with higher education and research, the JRF program provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 to the awardees for the first two years. Upon successful completion of two years, based on the progress and contribution to their research, fellows can be promoted to Senior Research Fellows (SRF), receiving an enhanced stipend for the subsequent tenure of their fellowship. The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) program in India provides financial assistance to students pursuing doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in various disciplines. This article explores the nitty-gritty of JRF stipends and allowances.

• The primary component of JRF financial support is the monthly stipend.
• As of March 2024, the UGC (University Grants Commission) mandates a minimum stipend of Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years of the fellowship.
• This amount increases to Rs. 42,000 per month in the third year.

 JRF Allowances

• JRF awardees may be eligible for additional allowances depending on the funding agency and the university/institution.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a common allowance, particularly for JRF scholars residing outside university hostels.
• The quantum of HRA varies depending on the city/location and is usually a percentage of the stipend amount.
• Some funding agencies might offer annual contingent grants to JRF fellows. These grants can be used for research-related expenses like conference participation, books, or lab consumables.

JRF Next Step

Recipients of the JRF are positioned to pursue Ph.D. programs at premier Indian Universities or Colleges, embarking on a path that promises academic enrichment and professional growth. This fellowship is a stepping stone for scholars to immerse themselves in intensive research, contributing to the knowledge economy and addressing critical challenges through their work.

Why pursue JRF?

• Financially secure your Ph.D. journey.
• Unlock prestigious Ph.D. programs.
• Gain hands-on research experience under experts.
• Become qualified for research & teaching careers.
• Sharpen your mind and research skillset.
• Build a network of valuable connections.
• Contribute to groundbreaking research in your field.

The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is more than a scholarship; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of inquiry and the pursuit of excellence in research. By offering financial support, mentorship, and access to premier institutions, the JRF empowers scholars to explore, innovate, and contribute significantly to their fields. As these talented individuals embark on their research journeys, they carry the potential to drive societal progress and foster a better future through their groundbreaking work.

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What does JRF stand for?

The term "JRF" stands for Junior Research Fellowship. It is a prestigious position offered to postgraduate students in various fields of academia and research. The JRF fellowship primarily aims at enabling promising candidates to undertake advanced studies and research leading to Ph.D. degrees

What is the JRF program about?

At its core, the JRF program is more than just financial aid; it is a journey towards academic and research excellence. Awarded to the brightest minds, it facilitates scholars to pursue their research interests under the guidance of experienced mentors and esteemed institutions. This fellowship not only aids in fostering a culture of research and innovation but also in nurturing future leaders who are expected to contribute significantly to their fields.

What are the eligibility criteria for JRF?

To apply for JRF positions in India, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualification: A Master's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Minimum Marks: The minimum percentage of marks required can vary depending on the category you belong to, typically 55% for the General category and 50% for reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PWD). Age Limit: There's an upper age limit of 30 years for appearing in the JRF qualifying exam (usually UGC NET).

What are the allowances provided to JRF awardees?

JRF awardees may be eligible for additional allowances depending on the funding agency and the university/institution. This may include House Rent Allowance (HRA) and annual contingent grants for research-related expenses such as conference participation, books, or lab consumables.

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The Junior Faculty Research Fellowship is automatically granted to all Main Campus tenure-line assistant professors, except those in the MSB, as part of their appointments. This Fellowship provides one semester leave at full pay for full-time work on research with no responsibilities for teaching or service. The purpose is to enable the completion of work that will contribute to the evaluation of the application for tenure and promotion. The Fellowship typically is taken in the third or fourth year on the tenure track. 

The Fellowship period counts as a semester of service toward both the tenure probationary period and sabbatical eligibility.

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BARC Recruitment 2023: Apply Online For Junior Research Fellowships, Check Eligibility

Barc jrf recruitment 2023: barc has invited application for the 105 junior research fellowships (jrf)posts  in the employment news (12-18 august) 2023. you can check notification pdf, eligibility, age limit and others here. .

BARC Recruitment 2023 Notification : Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has released notification for 105 Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) in the Employment News (12-18 August) 2023 . Out of 105 JRF posts, candidates have opportunity to apply for different disciplined including Physical, Chemical and Life Sciences.  Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for these posts on or before August 31, 2023. 

BARC Recruitment 2023: Important Dates

• Opening date of online application: August 4, 2023
• Closing date of application: August 31, 2023
• Interview (tentative dates): September/October, 2023 

BARC Recruitment 2023: Vacancy Details

• Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)-105
• Physical Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Life Sciences 

BARC Recruitment 2023: Minimum Educational Qualifications

Candidates should have consistently good academic record and should have secured minimum of 60% aggregate in B.Sc. and 55% aggregate in M.Sc. from a recognised University.  Candidates those who have completed and awaiting the final results of M.Sc. Degree may also apply. Candidates with five years integrated M.Sc. degree should have secured minimum of 55% aggregate in M.Sc./B.S.-M.S. (Dual degree).  M.Sc. / Integrated M. Sc is the eligible qualification with the subjects mentioned in the notification.  In addition to the above, only those candidates who have appeared and successfully cleared atleast one of the qualifying examinations will be shortlisted including with valid UGC-CSIR-NET Fellowship (SLET/ Lectureship is not eligible)/JEST score/ ICMR-JRF Test, ICAR-JRF Test/DBT-JRB Biotechnology Eligibility Test/GATE Score in Physics/ Chemistry /Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ You are advised to check the notification link for details of the eligibility for the post. 

BARC Recruitment 2023: Fellowship

• Rs. 31,000/- per month (For two years)
•  Rs. 35000/- per month (consolidated) (Third year onwards)
•  Rs. 40,000/- per year. 

BARC Recruitment 2023: Age Limit  The candidate should be less than 28 years of age as on last date for receipt of application. 

BARC Recruitment 2023: Notification PDF

Barc recruitment 2023: overview , how to apply for barc recruitment 2023 .

• Step 1: Visit to the official website- https://recruit.barc.gov.in .
• Step 2:  Click on the link detailed information about online submission of application on the home page.
• Step 3:  Get the link for procedure for payment of application fee and others.
• Step 4: Read the instructions given on Home page of the website by clicking the option ‘How to apply’.
• Step 5:  Candidate should not submit multiple applications.
• Step 6: Candidate is required to fill up personal details and details of discipline applied for etc.
• Step 7: Indicate all their educational and professional qualifications under the column ‘educational & professional qualifications.
• Step 8: Please take a print out of the application for future reference.

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ICMR JRF 2024 | Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility

ICMR JRF 2024 – Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility: Well, as per the latest notice, the officials of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) will conduct the ICMR Junior Research Fellowship Exam shortly. Further, the ICMR JRF Application Form will be available on the official site. The direct link for the ICMR JRF 2024 Application Form is attached below which will be activated once there is an official announcement. The ICMR will hold a National level examination for determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of JRF through ICMR. More details about ICMR JRF 2024 Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Result, and Apply Link are in the below sections.

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ICMR JRF 2024 – Information

Icmr jrf 2024 – important dates, icmr junior research fellowship eligibility criteria.

M.Sc. / M.A. or equivalent degree (subject areas mentioned in Section 5.1, pg. no. 7) with minimum 55% marks for General/EWS candidates and 50% for the SC/ ST/ OBC and PwBD candidates

The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years as of 30-09-2022 (upper age limit relaxable up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, PwBD, and female candidates, three years in the case of OBC category.

ICMR JRF Application Fee

The ICMR JRF Application Fee will only be accepted through Net Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card.

ICMR JRF Application Form

The ICMR JRF Application Form will be available on the official site. However, we will update this page, when the officials of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) release the ICMR JRF Online Application Form. The link for the application form is also attached below.

Application Form of ICMR JRF Exam – Do’s and Don’ts

The following points regarding the ICMR JRF 2024 Application Form are important and candidates are required to go through them thoroughly for a clear idea about how to fill the form:

• The process of filling out the application form is complete only after the confirmation page gets displayed on the screen.
• The fee submitted by candidates while filling out the application form will not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Candidates are advised to fill out their application forms using Internet Explorer (version 11) or Mozilla Firefox (versions 50 to 61) or Google Chrome (50 to 69 version).
• The data submitted once will not be changed under any situation. Applications with false information will be rejected.
• Candidates need to ensure that details on their ID proof and mark sheet match the ICMR JRF 2024 application form.
• Black & White/ Polaroid photographs will not be accepted.

How To Submit ICMR JRF 2024 Application Form?

• Candidates should visit the official site of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) @ pgimer.edu.in .
• You can check the ICMR JRF 2024 Registration Link on the home page.
• Click on that link and enter the details.
• Further, all the registered users click on Applicant Login to access the ICMR JRF 2024 Application Form with USER ID and PASSWORD received on your EMAIL and Mobile Number.
• Click on the ‘Go to Application Form’ button and please read the important instruction carefully.
• The ICMR JRF 2024 Application Form is categorized into the following three sections Personal Details, Qualification Details.
• Upload a Photograph, Signature as per the specifications given.
• Pay the ICMR JRF Application Fee after filling out the online form.
• Submit your form and download it.
• Take a printed copy of it for further usage.

ICMR JRF 2024 – Important Links

Icmr jrf 2024 admit card.

The officials of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) released the ICMR JRF 2024 Admit Card. Moreover, the ICMR JRF Exam Date is to be announced. So, all the candidates can check this page to start preparing for the ICMR Junior Research Fellowship Exam.

ICMR JRF 2024 Syllabus

The ICMR JRF Question Paper will consist of 2 Sections. The Exam will consist of one paper of two hours duration. The paper will consist of two Sections. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in Sciences; and (iii) common statistics. The subject Specific Section (Section B & C) would pertain to (B) Life Sciences and (C) Social Sciences. Each area of sections B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate will attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C. In the online Computer-based exam, the system will not allow the candidate to attempt more than 75 questions. Candidates are required to indicate the option for Section B or C in the application form too.

ICMR JRF 2024 Exam Pattern

• Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)/Online
• Duration of Examination: 2 hours (two hours) i.e. 120 minutes
• Language of Paper: English
• Type of Examination: Objective Type
• All these questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark.
• Each question carries one mark. Negative marking @ 0.25 will be made for each the wrong answers

ICMR JRF 2024 Result

The officials of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) will be released the ICMR JRF 2024 Result. We will present the ICMR JRF Results link here after the official declaration.

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Junior Research Fellowship 2024: How To Apply, Benefits, Eligibility

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The  Junior Research Fellowship  is administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This fellowship was launched keeping in mind the politically and culturally confrontational relationship. This fellowship project will strengthen India’s relationship with other developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.  Junior Research Fellowship 2024 opens up new vistas for foreign students and faculty, enabling them to come to India and pursue advanced studies and research in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences at Indian universities.

OBJECTIVE 

The objective of the  Junior Research Fellowship   is to provide an opportunity for foreign students and teachers from developing countries to undertake advanced study and research leading to an M.Phil./Ph.D. and postdoctoral research in sciences, humanities, and social Sciences at Indian universities.

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Junior research fellowship: eligibility criteria .

The eligibility criteria that students must meet are discussed below:-

Target Group: 

Students and teachers from developing countries of Asia/Africa and Latin America 

Eligibility: 

• The upper age limit for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is 35 years for men as of 1 July of the year of application and 45 years for women. 
• Applicants must have at least a high-class master’s degree with a second-class bachelor’s degree, or a second-class master’s degree with a first-class bachelor’s degree.

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Junior Research Fellowship: Documents

We have discussed the important documents that students need to apply:-

• Applicants Photo
• Aadhaar Number
• Duly Filled Application Form
• Proof of Address
• Proof of educational qualifications (mark sheets, certificates, diplomas, etc.)
• Physical Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Bank Details

Junior Research Fellowship: Benefits

Fellowship 

• Rs.25,000/-p.m. for initial 2 years JRF
• Rs.28,000/-p.m. for remaining tenure SRF

Contingency A (for Humanities & Social Sciences)

• Rs.10,000/-p.a. for the initial 2 years
• Rs.20,500/-p.a. for the remaining tenure

Contingency B (for Science)

• Rs.12,000/-p.a. for the initial 2 years 
• Rs.25,000/-p.a for the remaining tenure

Escort/Reader Assistance

• Rs. 2,000/-p.m. in case of physically Handicapped & blind candidates.

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Duration Of Fellowship

These are five-year integrated fellowships for M.Phil. and Ph.D. academic criteria of the current programs for the selection of Ph. The duration of the fellowship is as follows:-

M.Phil. + Ph.D.

• Maximum duration (Years): 5
• Admissibility of JRF (Years): 2
• Admissibility of SRF (Years): 3

Application Process Under Junior Research Fellowship

The qualified candidates have to apply against the advertisements given by the universities/institutions/colleges recognized under (i) Sec. 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956. (ii) Grant-in-aid Deemed Universities under Sec-3. (iii) Universities/Institutions funded by State/Central Government. (iv) Institute of National Importance.

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CANCELLATION OF AWARD 

The fellowship is liable to cancellation in the case of:

• Misconduct.
• Unsatisfactory progress of research work.
• Failure in any of the examinations related to M.Phil/Ph.D.
• A candidate is found ineligible later. 

If the JRF/RA is discontinued before the period of two years, the entire amount of the fellowship will be refunded to the UGC.

Grant release procedure by UGC

On receipt of the Joining Report (Annexure II) of the candidate together with the required documents, the UGC office releases the first installment of the admissible grant to the concerned university/institution. Thereafter, the grant is released on receipt of the Utilisation Certificate and statement of expenditure for the last paid grant (Annexures -III, IV, and V). On completion of the award, an audited utilization certificate is to be submitted by the university/institution the awardee has worked with. The UGC office may hold an amount of Rs.5,000/- of the last installment and the same will be reimbursed on receipt of all required documents for settling and finalizing accounts. 

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Points To Remember

Before applying for any Fellowship program, the applicant must keep these points in mind to avoid any kind of mishappening.

• Before applying for a Fellowship, students must review the requirements.
• To apply, candidates must have a valid email address.
• To apply, candidates must have a valid mobile number.
• When applying, students must include a recent photograph.
• To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must upload valid documents.
• Keep all your documents ready before applying for the Fellowship.
• Don’t wait until the deadline to apply for Fellowships.
• Check the details carefully before the final submission of the application form.

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UGC NET JRF 2024 Eligibility Criteria, Job Profile & Salary

Topics Covered: UGC NET JRF 2024 Eligibility Criteria, Educational Qualifications, Age limit & Relaxations, Subject Eligibility, Number of Attempts, Job Profile, Job Opportunities, Job Portal, Working Hours & Salary Expectations

The exam for UGC NET is hugely popular among aspirants who desire to teach in colleges or pursue research in their field of interest.  

Like other exams, to appear for UGC NET, you need to make sure that you fit the eligibility criteria that are set for the same. So, if you also intend to appear for the exam do check the eligibility criteria section on this page.  

If you fulfill the UGC NET eligibility criteria you should go ahead and apply for the exam.

On the page, you would find all the vital information related to the UGC NET eligibility criteria, age limit and relaxations related to it, number of attempts, job profile and salary.

It is important to note, by qualifying for the UGC NET exam, a candidate becomes eligible to teach in colleges, universities, or educational institutions, as a professor or an academician.

Moreover, if they are able to qualify with exceptionally good scores, they also qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).

A JRF candidate becomes eligible to receive handsome monthly stipends to conduct research and complete their Ph.D. while also teach at the same time.

Hence, knowing at the right time, the details regarding UGC NET exam eligibility criteria can be very crucial and beneficial for a lot of research aspirants in this country.

Table of Content – UGC NET JRF Eligibility Criteria, Job Profile & Salary

1. eligibility criteria,  1.1 education qualification  ,  1.2 age limit & relaxations  ,  1.3 exemptions for ap  ,  1.4 subject eligibility  , 2. job profile,  2.1 types of job opportunities  ,  2.2 job portal  ,  2.3 working hours  ,  2.4 salary expectations  , ugc net eligibility criteria 2024.

Latest Update: – The details related to the eligibility criteria for UGC NET June 2024 have been provided in the official notification, which released on 20 th April 2024.  

The candidates targeting for UGC NET 2024 exam must go through the latest eligibility criteria for the exam.  

The candidates targeting for UGC NET 2024 exam must go through the latest eligibility criteria for the exam. Since the notification for the exam has not released at the present, you can look at the UGC NET eligibility criteria.   

The UGC NET Eligibility Criteria for the post of ‘Assistant Professor’ and ‘Junior Research Fellowship comprises of the following:

• Educational Qualification  
• Age Limit & Relaxations  
• Nationality – Must be an Indian National  

It is important to note that if you fail to abide by the UGC NET eligibility criteria, you can be disqualified later from the examination.

UGC NET 2024 Educational Qualification Criteria

If you are planning to appear for UGC NET 2024, then you can go through the educational qualifications required for the exam.     

With the latest notification for the exam out, you can check the eligibility criteria which also include educational requirements given by the NTA.  

According to the UGC NET Eligibility Criteria, the educational requirements for the applicants are as follows:  

Note: PG diploma/certificate holders from Indian universities or foreign degree/diploma/certificate holders from foreign universities/institutes should ascertain equivalence of their diploma/degree/certificate with a master’s degree of recognised Indian universities from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).     

5% relaxation in aggregate marks is also provided to Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination has been completed by 19 September 1991 (irrespective of date of declaration of result) for appearing in NET.    

As per the UGC NET Educational Qualification, the candidates are eligible only if they pass their master’s exam with the required percentage within 2 years from the date of the NTA UGC NET exam result.    

Apart from this, the following candidates are eligible for the exam if they belong to the categories given below:  

• If you’re pursuing a master’s degree or equivalent course.  
• If you have already appeared for your qualifying master’s degree (final year) examination.  
• In case your qualifying examinations have been delayed.  
• In case you have a CA/CS/ICWA qualification, in which case your qualification will be considered equivalent to a PG degree, allowing you to appear for the UGC NET exam.  

Now, that we have discussed the educational qualifications for UGC NET, let’s move on the next section of UGC NET Age Limit .  

UGC NET 2024 Age Limit and Relaxations

You must check the age requirement for the UGC NET 2024 before appearing for the exam.  

Since the latest details mentioned regarding UGC NET age limit and relaxations has not been out yet, you can review the age eligibility criteria given in the previous notification as follows:  

• As per the notification, students aiming to crack the JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) , should not be more than 30 years as on the 01st June 2024 (This age limit only applies to the current cycle of the examination).    
• While there is no upper age limit for the candidates applying for the post of Assistant Professor .  
• As per the latest amendment, having a Ph.D. degree is now an optional qualification for the recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor .  

Hence, there are differences in criteria regarding UGC NET JRF eligibility and the required eligibility for candidates aiming for Assistant professor post while taking the UGC NET examination that aspirants should take note of.    

However, there is a certain relaxation in years when we’re talking about UGC NET qualifications for candidates of the following category as per the table below:

I hope this section has cleared all your concerns regarding the UGC NET JRF Eligibility, especially questions related to UGC NET age limit.    

If you are eligible for the exam, you can check out the detailed UGC NET syllabus for Paper 1 & Paper 2 which I have provided.

UGC NET Eligibility Exemptions (for Assistant Professor)

The applicants wishing to appear for the exam can check the following exemptions in the case of UGC NET eligibility criteria for Assistant Professors:  

• NET/SET/SLET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professors in Universities/Colleges/ Institutions.
• The candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR/ JRF examination prior 9 to 1989 are also exempted from appearing in NET.
• For SET Candidates: The candidates who have cleared the States Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for Assistant Professor held prior to 1st June 2002, are exempted from appearing in NET, and are eligible to apply for Assistant Professor anywhere in India. For SET held from 1st June 2002 onwards, the qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor only in the universities/colleges situated in the State from where they have cleared their SET.

UGC NET Subject Eligibility

Another important issue related to the UGC NET eligibility criteria section is the knowledge about the subject that you should choose to appear for in the UGC NET exam.  

• With that said you need to make sure that the subject that you choose for the UGC NET exam matches the subject that you have done your post-graduation in.  
• Only in the case that your subject of post-graduation doesn’t match any UGC subject, you may choose a related subject to appear for in the exam.  

So, make sure that you choose your UGC NET subject carefully. Here is the List of Net Subjects and their Codes in which an applicant can take the exam.  

Now, before moving on to discussing interesting factors like job profile, I hope I have explained to you the details about UGC NET eligibility criteria in simple yet informative manner.

UGC NET JRF Job Profile

The topic of UGC NET job profile is usually one of the most anticipated sections for the UGC NET aspirants who wish to pursue research or follow their passion to teach at a university level .  

After discussing heavy details regarding UGC NET eligibility criteria, this section will give you an insight into the various job opportunities and career growth that you would get after clearing the examination.

These are the few things I’ll cover under the UGC NET JRF Job Profile:

• Types of Job Opportunities
• PSUs Recruiting JRF Holders
• Working Hours
• Salary Expectations

Now, before we move on to discuss UGC NET job profile in detail , you can give quick look to UGC NET Cutoff that will help you assess the difficulty level of this exam as well as assist you in analyzing the trends in cutoffs in the exam from the past few years.  

UGC NET JRF Job Profile: Types of Job Opportunities

The job profile for UGC NET provides an interesting line of opportunities for candidates who are preparing to clear this exam.   

So let’s just say I am going to list the few that are aligned with the UGC NET JRF:

1. Assistant Professor – The most obvious choice of maximum students after clearing the UGC NET exam is to fulfill their dream of becoming a college professor.

After clearing NET, you are eligible to be an assistant professor in any private or government university.    

As per the latest changes, it is not important for candidates to have Ph.D. to become an Assistant Professor. The payscale depends on the university you work with.  

2. Researcher – Now if you’re one of those who always liked being the boss of your own work, being a researcher is right up your ally.

Choose a topic that you’re absolutely passionate about and that has the scope of developing into a long-term project.

You never know if you attain enough credibility in your project, you can find huge organizations that believe in your research and would provide you with enough resources and techniques to brush your skills.

3. Public Sector Job (PSU) – Most of you are unaware of the fact that many UGC NET JRF holders can go for a Public Sector Job.  

The JRF scorecard serves as a gateway to many Public Sector Jobs.  

Note: While clearing JRF is an immense subject of pride, qualifying only NET is not a short feat either and does not make much of a difference. The only difference between these two are that in JRF you get monetary scholarship.  

To gain a broad picture of the exam’s nature, you can check the comprehensive UGC NET exam pattern to do the same.   

UGC NET JRF Job Opportunities: List of PSUs

I am providing the list of all the Public Sector Organizations which recruit UGC NET JRF holders every 6 months:

UGC Academic Job Portal

To help you with the job search, UGC has come out with the ‘Academic Job Portal’ on the official UGC NET website (link – https://www.ugc.ac.in/jobportal/ ).

The announcement about the creation of this job portal was made by the UGC through a notification/letter they had released on the 16th of June 2021. The notification states clearly, the function of the aforementioned Job portal.

The portal provides two different interfaces – one for the candidates to register, create their profile & search for jobs, and the other for the employees to register, post jobs & search for candidates.

This announcement has, in general, been welcomed by the majority of the candidates and I sincerely hope that it yields the desired results.

UGC NET JRF Job Profile: Working Hours

Working hours depend on the type of organization. The timings of a college professor depending on the shift.

Morning shifts are from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. and Evening shifts are from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. The working time in any public sector company or any other organization would demand 8-12 hours of work.

UGC NET JRF Job Profile: Salary Expectations

Jobs after NET JRF are very liberal in paying Perks and Emoluments for even the smallest of expenses in Government organizations.

The salary of the UGC NET Assistant Professor (NET/JRF Holder) depends upon the job you pursue. I have mentioned below the different kinds of job profiles:

• Private Universities: UGC Norms for Assistant Professor Salary in Private Universities ranges from Rs.30,000-Rs.70,000 per month.
• Government Universities: UGC Norms for Assistant Professor Salary in Government Universities ranges from Rs.55,000 – Rs.1,05,000 per month.
• Public Sector Undertaking (PSU): The salary provided to a UGC NET qualified candidate by Public sector firms also depends upon the organization but the basic pay can vary from Rs.60,000 – Rs.1,80,000 .

Talking about the salary of a UGC NET qualified lecturer, you can expect a minimum CTC of approximately 11.88 lakhs.   

This was all about the UGC NET Job profile and salary of a professional after clearing the exam.    

Before we conclude, you can also check the UGC NET previous year

Before we conclude, you can also check the UGC NET previous year question papers which I have provided to help you familiarize with the type of questions asked in the exam as going through them thoroughly will give you an edge over others during the actual examination.  

I hope the information given on this page is beneficial for you. To sum up, I have discussed the UGC NET eligibility criteria, which include educational qualifications, age limit, and number of attempts, to help you check your suitability to apply for the exam.

I have also explained the UGC NET job profile, which will help you understand the career opportunities after qualifying the exam .  With this, I wish you all the best for the future.  

Stay motivated and keep learning!!  

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Faqs: ugc net jrf 2024 eligibility criteria, job profile & salary.

To be eligible for UGC NET exam, the candidates can check the following criteria regarding the age limit:   

• While there is no maximum age limit for NET but to be eligible for Junior Research Fellow (JRF), the candidate should not be more than 31 years.    
• However, there is a relaxation of 5 years granted to the candidates who belong to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Transgender category and women applicants .

There is no restriction on the number of attempts when it comes to the UGC NET exam. 

However, as covered earlier in the blog, when we talked about the age restrictions for the UGC NET JRF, i.e., Junior Research Fellowship, you should not be over 31 years. 

Yes, you can apply for the UGC NET exam, while pursuing post- graduation, if you fulfill these following criteria:  

• You must complete your master’s degree from the date of the NET result with the required 55% marks if you belong to unreserved category.    
• If you are from reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Transgender), then you must score 50% marks in your post- graduation.  
• As IGNOU is a UGC approved university, therefore, if you are pursuing a master’s degree from IGNOU, then you are eligible for NET exam  

No. If you are a non-collegiate , then you will unfortunately not be allowed to apply for the UGC NET exam . Additionally, finishing college till your bachelor’s degree will also not be enough for you to be eligible for the UGC NET exam. 

To appear for the UGC NET exam, you’d have to be a post-graduate degree holder from a UGC approved university. However, there are still other eligibility criteria that you can read here. 

No, as per the latest amendment made to the  draft (2021) of the UGC Regulations , the Ph.D. qualification shall not be a mandatory for the appointment to the post of Associate Professors.

The UGC NET follows the reservation policy of the Government of India. Thus, the reservation of seats in the central universities and institutions which are deemed to be universities is mentioned as follows:    

• For the category of SC, there is reservation of 15% provided.    
• The candidates from ST category, a total of 7.5% of posts are reserved  
• For candidates belonging to OBC – NCL category, there is 27% reservation allotted.    
• The applicants who are from General – EWS category, a total 10% reservation is given.    
• While the candidates from PwD category, there is 5% reservation on total number of posts.    
• image/svg+xml image/svg+xml Can candidates from other countries eligible for the UGC NET exam? No, in order to eligible for UGC NET examination, the candidate must be an Indian citizen. The applicants who hold citizenship in any other country are, therefore, not eligible to apply for the exam.

However, the OBC candidates who come under the state list and are not included in the central list of OBC- NCL candidates are not eligible for the same.

167 Comments

I have done graduation from history and presently pursuing masters degree in hindi literature from ignou.

Can I apply for hindi in ugc net exam. Will there be any problem in future

Hi Rohan, yes you can go for UGC NET Exam in Hindi subject.

My age is 40year can I apply for NET

Hi Munesh, Yes, you can apply for the UGC Net examination.

I have done my pg from kota open university. …can i apply for ugc net ?

Hello Mohit, Yes, you can apply for the UGC NET Exam.

Dear Admin, I've done BTech in CSE, Now I'm civil services Aspirant and want to do MA in Hindi literature after that UGC net. So How should do this?

Hello Lakshya, There is no problem if you want to pursue MA in Hindi literature. Your post-graduation only matters for UGC NET.

I am interest

Hello Jyoti, Please clarify your query

I have done my graduation in Geography and PG on Rural Studies. Now I am pursuing another PG in Social work. Which subject should I choose for UGC NET

Hello Rimpa, Rural Development is a subject that is included in the UGC NET Social Work subject (code 10). You can choose social work subject, that is related to your field of study.

Can I apply in English subject.

Hi Megha, If you have done post graduation in English with 55% percent marks, then you can give UGC NET in English.

I'm 1989 May born. Being a woman, I have 5 years age relaxation for JRF(ie, 35yrs).I will turn 35 on this May. Can I try for JRF for 2024 June and December cycle?

Hello Sara, No, you cannot apply for UGC NET JRF. If you wish to appear for UGC NET, you must apply for the post of Assistant Professor as there is no age limit mandated for the candidates.

Hello sir, recently I have completed my B.lib from IGNOU . Can you suggest me what should I do next ?

Hi Cheenu, You should apply for M.lib.

I have scored 56 percentage in my m.com but I have scored only 49 percentage in b.com will I be eligible for ugc net exam. Will it valid for job work….

Hello Subhash, Go ahead with your Mcom marks, as with it you are definitely eligible to apply for UGC NET. However, just confirm the same as per your category.

Sir is 55℅ marks criteria is applicable for ca cs cwa ? As it’s very tough to gain 55℅ in such a hard exam. How to calculate please clarify if possible

Hello Seema, This information is not clarified by UGC NET.

Mera maths bhut weeek h sooo me kya karu

Hi Dimple, Happy to see that you are preparing for UGC NET Exam. Kindly connect with me on 9999466225 regarding your Queries.

Dear Admin..

I have done Masters of Business Administration in Business Economics. Currently working in a PSU bank. Completed my post graduation in 2011 with 6.92 CGPA( 54.6,%). I belong to OBC category.Now I have decided to appear NET asst professor exam. Sir there any problem for such 12 years gap?

Hello Jitu, There is no problem of 12 years gap, but check your eligibility clearly.

my age is 32 can I apply jrf

Hi Anusha, The minimum Age Limit for the JRF is 30 years.

Hello Sir My Is Rajnish Kumar

I am B. Com and MBA (rural development).

I want to go for Commerce. As a MBA it is good selection for future whenever my Managment topic already strong. Or After Selecting for commerce Can I go for Management.

Hi Rajnish, Since you have done MBA then you are eligible for Management.

I am pursuing mtech CSE which subject I need to choose in the application?

Hello Angelina, The MTECH candidates cannot apply for the UGC NET examination. Hence, you can apply for CSIR NET.

Comment *i have done pg in philosophy in2004. After a long break,do i am eligible for UGC NET in 2023?

Hi Sunita, Yes, you are eligible for UGC NET examination as there is no age limit for UGC NET.

Iam wishing to attend NET exam to become an asst professor in English . I have passed MA with 50 percent, belongs to OBC non – creamy layer man of 55 . I hv gd

Hi Sathyanarayana, Yes, you are eligible for UGC NET Examination.

I am pass m.ccom.with 64 percent but I am non collegat. Can I give UGC net.

Hi Santosh, Yes, you are eligible for UGC NET exam. But you have to check that your university is not blacklisted.

Hello, how do I find the list of colleges which are allowed in UGC NET?

Hello Ishita, You can find here the list of colleges that are allowed in UGC NET. Here's the link: https://www.ugc.gov.in/privatuniversity.aspx

Sir mene math honours se graduation Kiya hai ab Maithili lekar pg karana chahti hu kya Maithili se net jrf Dena possible hai

Hi Nisha, If you want to do post-graduation in Maithili then no problem and you can give NET JRF in Maithili.

I am in my last semester (8th) of graduation and i want to give exam of UGC NET. My question is right after clearing this exam will i be able to get job as professor? Or i still have to do masters? Because masters is the requirement for colleges as professor

Hi Gurleen, No, graduates are not eligible to apply for the UGC NET exam. Only postgraduates can fill the UGC NET application form.

I have passed net exam in library science but I want to give again net exam. Can I apply?

Hello Sonali, Yes, you can reapply for the UGC NET exam.

Dear Sir, Greetings.I must thank you for your blog ,it was very informative. I wanted to clarify a doubt though- If I am *currently pursuing* M.com. from IGNOU, am I eligible for the UGC NET exam? I mean to ask that those who are currently pursuing from regular Universities as well as the ones pursuing from IGNOU, both are eligible to give the exam while still pursuing PG?

Hi Harshita, you must understand that candidates who are in the final year of post graduation can apply for UGC NET Examination. So, if you're in the final year of your M.Com., you can definitely appear for UGC NET Examination.

Hi I am now pursuing Bcom Hons but latter on I want to pursue master in political science . So can I apply for NET ugc exam in political science (if I pursue MA political science )and will that be problem latter on if I want be an assistant professor as my UG and PG degrees will be in two different streams

Hi Ritadip Majee, It is good to know that you have planned your future endeavors while pursuing B.Com itself. All the best and go ahead. There is no issue with having exposure to two different streams.

Hello i have completed B.sc Home science now I'm doing m.sc food and nutrition at IGNOU when i have apply NET may i eligible for that whats is the process

Hi Padmavathi, You have completed your B.Sc in Home Science and are currently pursuing M.Sc in Food and Nutrition at IGNOU. Yes, you are eligible to apply for UGC NET Exam December cycle 2023.

The eligibility criteria for UGC NET, who have completed their master's degree or are in the final year of their master's program with a minimum 55% percentage for General category are eligible to apply for the exam.

Hello sir…your blog is very informative… My age is 35..Sir I am b.tech. graduate and M.A. political science ( Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tondon Open University)… Can I apply for NET exam..? I am confused with my subject to choose.. please help…

Hello Vidyanshu, Kindly connect with me at 9999466225 for in depth guidance regarding UGC NET JRF.

Can mba students give ugc net in economics subject?

Hi Shruti, No, you can only choose Management. However, if your specialization is in Human Resource (HR), then there is a provision in that case, you can fill HR as your choice of subject.

I have cleared all my CS exams, but I am doing my articleship now and hence does not have membership, so am I eligible for UGC Net.

Further for which subject I am qualified.

Hi Sajjan, You will be eligible after you receive your professional degree.

I am 40 and my MA mark is 52% can l wtite net exam

Hi Anilaraj, However, the only stipulation is that if you belong to the General category then you must have secured at least 55% in your masters. In case you are from a reserved category then only 50% is required.

Hello sir I have done my UG in commerce but I want to change my subject in PG for UGC NET. So to do this will be right or not???

Hi Abhi, Yes, it does not matter which subject or stream you've pursued, you can always choose any subject of your choice for UGC NET. You will just have to be well versed in the subject you choose.

Sir mene history se graduation kiya h aur abhi ignou se masters kr rhi history me final year h Meri umar 32 saal kuch months h To kya me net jrf ke liye apply kr skti hu Aur ab iske forms kb aainge Please sir help me

Hi Ambreen, Women candidates have relaxation of 5 years in UCG NET JRF i.e till 35 years. You can give December attempt. Give me a call at 9999466225 for better guidance.

I had completed my company secretary course, now I wanted to ask you what will be my 2nd paper for ugc net

Hi Sajjan, You should apply for UGC NET paper 2 commerce code-08.

i am doing my MA from subharati University. could you please make sure that i will be eligible to apply in JRF?

Hello Saurabh, Please, enquire in your university if they provide you with the JRF Fellowship.

Sir please tell me that after MBA in finance and marketing how many subject will open in net jrf ?

Hello Shariq, After MBA in finance and marketing you'd be eligible to choose Management (Code-17) as your paper 2 subject.

I am a first year MA student of june 2023-24 session, can i appear for net exam of december 2023?

Hi Sneha, Since you are pursuing masters in commerce, you will not be eligible to apply for UGC NET in management. To get in depth information regarding the same,you can contact on this number 9999466225.

i applied in net exam under reserved category but my category certificate was underprocess .after decleration of result my score was excatly same as the cutt-off of open merit.after some time i got my category certificate from authorities.i am in afix whether my net certificate is valid or not

Hi Snober, The Category certificate does not hold much value when you appear in UGC NET JRF. However, in case of job application you would be required to present your category certificate.

Hi ,I am very confuse actually I did b.com and now I am pursuing ma in education from ignou can I apply for jrf net exam?

Hi Meenakshi, Happy to see that you are preparing for UGC NET JRF. Please, enquire in your university if they provide you with the JRF Fellowship.

Dear sir I done BA at History But MA at English I want to know which paper I appli for net jrf.

Hello Md Tarique, Happy to see that you are preparing for UGC NET JRF. I advise you to prepare for the English paper since you have done your MA in it and have an upperhand.

Sir maine 2006 me history se MA kiya hai, meri 46:22% hai Main OBC varg se hoon Kya main net paper de sakta hoon

Hello Arun, You are not eligible for UGC NET exam because atleast 50% marks required for OBC category in Post Graduation.

I have done BCom in graduation now persuing masters in psychology

Can I go with psychology subjects only for ugc net??

Hi Anuriya,

Yes you can. UGC Net allows aspirants from all walks of life to enter the field of research and teaching. And Psychology is one of them.

I have scored 49.66% marks in MA ( hindi), so can I Apply for ugc net exam?

Hi Vimal, you cannot apply for UGC NET Exam.

I have completed my MBA in Marketing and Finance. I did my graduation in commerce. Am I eligible to apply for NET exam?

Hi Debashree, Yes, you are eligible for the NET examination. I would advice you to go for the Management Code 17.

Myself suraj Completed MBA (fin & IT)

If I eligible for mgmt code 55 or only for 17??

Hi Suraj, you are eligible for management code 17.

Hello sir, can I give ugc net in subject different from my master's. Is it allowed or not thankyou

Hi Abhinav, Yes you can appear for the UGC NET exam in different subject, provided you pursue or complete your post- graduation in the subject you are interested in.

Maine mcom private se kiya hai aur percentage 62 % hai to kya mai ugc net ke liye apply kar sakte hai

Hello Shivakant, Yes, you can apply for the UGC NET examination.

sir, I have done my MBA in finance & HR. So my question is what are the subjects in UGC NET should I choose? and am i eligible to apply for PSU jobs?

Hi Milan, You can either apply for Management Code 17 and HR Code 55 for the UGC NET exam. if you clear this exam so, you are eligible for PSU Jobs.

Hi i scored 54.7 matks m. Com. Im in reserved category Obc. Can i apply ugc net exam

Hello Deepurakesh, If you are from non-creamy OBC category, then the marks required to be eligible for UGC NET are 50%. However, if you belong to creamy OBC category, then the marks required are 55%.

I had cleared all my Company secretaryship exams and also about to complete my articleship in next 5 months and will get my membership (CS diploma) atleast by October, so I wanted to ask whether I can give UGC net exams in June 2024 as final year appearing student?

Hi Sajjan, Yes you may appear for the Commerce Subject as other students are doing the same. Also some students have taken a masters degree by completing their M.com from IGNOU which has a MOU with ICSI you may check that as well

Hi, my age is 30 as on today and i am an associate member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India from the past 5 years. Am I eligible to apply for NET exam?

Hello Ankita, Yes, you are eligible to appear for UGC NET exam. But you have not mentioned here in which subject you want to give the NET exam. So, you must confirm the subject by mailing to UGC NET.

Sir net exam Mai reappears ka to koi roll nhi …Mai is sal net ka paper Dena chahata hu but mere subject Mai kuch papers Miss ho gye hai….

Hello Rinku, You have not mentioned here whether you are doing graduation or post-graduation. If you are doing master then you can attempt UGC NET exam. But you have to remember that when your master is completed you have to secure at least 55%. If you do not get 55% then your certificate is not valid.

Comment * percentile relaxation in MA for OBC to qualify jrf? I mean I have 52% in MA so am I eligible for jrf if I qualify jrf in ugc net?

Hello Pratishtha, If you are from the non-creamy OBC category, then the marks required to be eligible for UGC NET are 50%. However, if you belong to the creamy OBC category, then the marks required are 55%.

Respected Sir, I am a MBA holder in finance ( major) and HR ( minor). But I want to go ahead with HR. Should I choose Management ??? I too want to be a PhD holder, please guide me which one to choose.

Hi Soubhagini, You Should choose Management Code 17.

Is the question paper for both JRF and AP are same? Are PSUs only recruit the JRF or both JRF and AP category.

Hi Azimuddin, Yes, the question papers of both JRF and AP are same and PSUs mostly recruit the JRF candidates.

Hello Sir I Have completed MBA in Information Technology can I give exam in Computer Science

Hi Bhagyashree, No, you cannot attempt the exam in Computer Science. You should give UGC NET exam in Management Code 17.

Sir how to search government colleges for job after qualify Net Exam

Hello Bhagyashree, You can find here the list of government colleges that are allowed in UGC NET. Here's the link: https://www.ugc.gov.in/privatuniversity.aspx

I have done my btech (cse) in 2022. So can i give ugc net exam

Hi Hema, See you must be a post graduated, because master's is mandatory for UGC NET exam. Without master's degree you are not eligible for UGC NET.

PG Diploma in Sustainable Rural Development through Distance Education from NIRD&PR. Am I eligible for UGC NET sir. If I'm eligible, what will be my subject in P-2 sir for UGC NET.

Hi Abhishek, You can get it confirm by authorities in your institute.

Sir I've completed my PG( M.com. in finance ). Can I choose Management or economics for UGC NET ..

Which subject i can choose . Please help me about this..

Hello Shubhi, You should choose Commerce Code 8 for UGC NET.

It mean I can't choose the management nd Economics.

Hi Shubhi, Yes, you can't choose Management and Economics because you completed your Postgraduation (M.com. in finance).

Hello I have done MBA in finance in 2009 . I want to attempt NET Exam . I'm 38 year old can I fill the form for exam

Hi Gaytri, Yes, you can fill the form for UGC NET Examination.

Comment *good morning sir madam I am currently pursuing my MBA in culinary arts 2 sem what subject should I select in UGC NET exam and am I eligible for the same thank you

Hello Varshini, Yes you are eligible for UGC NET Exam. You need to confirm with your institute for your culinary arts Subject. According to me you should choose Hotel Management Subject for UGC NET.

Sir, I have completed my Bengali honours in 2011 and I have completed my P.G(Bengali)in 2023 with 62%. My age is 40. Am I eligible for UGC NET?

Hi Sampa, Yes, you are eligible for UGC NET Examination. There is no age limit for UGC NET.

Comment *I have done b.com in commerce and Post graduation diploma in business administration with specialization in Human resource . Am i eligible for paper code 55 or Paper code 17? Kindly help

Hello Vaishali, Firstly, you have to check your PGDM Institute is registered in All India University list & UGC NET University or not. If your institute is registered than you are eligible for UGC NET Paper Code 17.

I have done btech in ECE and I wanted to do MTECH in CSE through gate.Am I eligible to write UGC NET after MTECh?

Hi Swarna, You have to check on CSIR website regarding your query.

Is the salary of NET JRF cleared professor higher than NET cleared professor? what are the benefits of NET JRF in terms of salary?

Hello Gauri Mittal Yes, the salary of a candidate who has cleared NET JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) is generally higher than that of a candidate who has only cleared NET for Assistant Professor eligibility.

Benefits of NET JRF in terms of salary: 1. Higher Stipend: NET JRF awardees receive a higher monthly stipend during the fellowship period compared to NET-qualified candidates who opt for Assistant Professorship. 2. Research Opportunities: NET JRF holders have the opportunity to pursue research in their chosen field, which can enhance their academic and professional profile. 3. Duration: The tenure of NET JRF is typically limited to a specific period (e.g., 5 years) during which the candidate can avail the fellowship benefits. 4. Career Advancement: Having NET JRF can provide a competitive edge when applying for research-oriented positions in academia and other research organizations.

Keep in mind that the actual salary and benefits may vary depending on the policies of the funding agency and the institution where the candidate is pursuing research.

Can I appear for UGC NET in Management if I have completed MA in economics and now enrolled in Post Graduate Diploma(Marketing Management) from IGNOU ? The diploma course is of 1 year , so it is valid and equivalent to MBA ?

Hello Muskan, According to me it is not equivalent to MBA but you have to confirm it with IGNOU.

Hi Good evening Sir/Madam I am currently pursuing B.SC III Year, Can I am eligible for UGC NET Exam next year.

Hello Kuldeep, The eligibility criteria for UGC NET Exam, For general category you must have completed your master's degree or in the final year of your master's program with a minimum of 55% percentage. Then you can apply for UGC NET examination.

HI, I have done my Bachelors in Civil Engineering- B TECH CE and Masters of Planning- M Plan- TIP from SPAV. Currently, I'm working as an assistant professor on a Contract Basis in a state-level government university in the Dept of Planning.

My question is am I eligible to apply for UGC NET/ JRF/ CSIR NET/ SET exams? Is it compulsory for B Tech Graduates or Masters architects (M Arch) or Planners (M Plan) to appear for UGC NET/SET/CSIR NET Exam to qualify for asst prof jobs in universities? Are UGC NET/SET/Ph.D. minimum criteria for architects or planners for the assistant professor position in govt universities, IITs, NITs, SPAs, and State-level govt Universities? or GATE will be considered the minimum criterion for Engineers/ Architects or planners for asst prof jobs?

Hello Sandeep, We do provide information for this. you can confirm this with CSIR.

Comment *can a sc or st do phd or appear net exam with below 50 % marks in his or her master, who has passed master before 19th September 1991 ,as a general candidate who has passed master before 19th September 1991,can do phd or appear net exam with 50 % marks in master.If it is so,then a sc/st candidate can do phd or appear net exam with 45 % marks. Is it so?

Hi Anantaram, You should email to UGC and Confirm the same.

Hi, I am currently doing masters in economics via distance mode from ignou. I am a working professional and currently aged 29 obc candidate. Is my degree valid for ugc net assistant professor post.

Hi Rishab, Check whether , your institute is approved with UGC, if yes you are eligible.

Hello Sir, I'm in my final year of pursuing MA(education) form IGNOU. MY dissertation is submitted and approved and I'm waiting for the results to get declared by following December or jan. My age is 32 running, So, Now I'm planning to prepare for UGC NET DEC 2023. Can you please guide me with what subjects should I chose (subject code) and the prep material for the same?

Hello Ishika, Happy to see that you are preparing for UGC NET Examination. It is not possible to solve your Query here. Kindly connect with me on 9999466225 regarding your Queries.

hello sir, I have qualified for the UGC NET JRF. I am also having a business (sole proprietorship). Can I avail JRF and do business at the same time (after 5pm). Please guide me.

Hello Nishchal, After clearing UGC NET JRF, you must enroll for PhD in the subject you have qualified to complete your research fellowship. You can resume your business after your college hours. However, it is advisable for you to not be too vocal about your business while studying in college.

Hello sir my graduation persent is 49% and i am in general cast. And in this time Post graduation in M.A so I am eligible for NET exam?…….

Hello Vinay, The eligibility criteria for UGC NET Exam, For general category you must have completed your master's degree or in the final year of your master's program with a minimum of 55% percentage. Then you can apply for UGC NET examination.

Hello tushaar, If you have Master’s degree from recognized university in a relevant subject with 55% in post- graduation, then you can apply for UGC NET & JRF.

Sir, Plz reply ki mera age August me 30 age ho gya kya abki bar mai jrf dal skti hu ki nhi.

Hi chanchal, The maximum age limit to apply for JRF is 30 years. If you are a candidate from reserved category, then you are eligible for age relaxations given for UGC NET JRF.

sir me m.com badm 3rd me hu, kya me dec bale net exam me appear ho sakta hu kya ya puri m.com ho jane ke bad hi net exam de sakte ha

Hello Lav, The eligibility criteria for UGC NET Exam, For general category you must have completed your master's degree or in the final year of your master's program with a minimum of 55% percentage. Then you can apply for UGC NET examination.

kya mahilaon ko bhi age limit mein chhut Nahin hai aur agar hai to kitni hai please reply kar dijiyega

Hello Shalini, Yes, women applicants are granted age relaxation for upto 5 years to apply for UGC NET JRF.

Is it possible to get a job after few years of industry experience (15 years in software company) to get a job as assistant professor, by giving NET exam? What are the possibilities?

Hello Praveen, Yes, you can appear for UGC NET exam and apply for the post of Assistant Professor if you have completed your post – graduation in a particular subject.

Sir, am can I appear UGC NET exam by PG degree from Open university and become an professor?

Yes, you can appear for UGC NET exam after completing post- graduation through distance learning.

Does MA mathematics after BTech mechanical qualify for assisstant professor after clearing NET? Can I even write NET after such combination.Thanks in advance

Hi Kshitij, At this time, we do not have information about this.

Hi i am sakshi , i have completed my b.com and m.com . Shall i eligible for UGC NET JRF management ?

Hi Sakshi, You should choose Commerce Code 8 for UGC NET. You can't choose management because you completed your master's degree in M.com.

I am currently in my final semester of BE in IT. Am I eligible to give UGC NET?

Hi Riya, No, graduates are not eligible to apply for the UGC NET exam. Only postgraduates can fill the UGC NET application form.

मैं लाइब्रेरी साइंस में 1 साल का BLIB (UG)कोर्स किया है उसके बाद 1 साल का MLIB पीजी कोर्स होगा तो क्या मैं नेट का फॉर्म भर सकता हूं *

Hello Surendar, Yes, you can apply for the UGC NET Exam in Library Science.

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IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow Jobs 2024: Notification, Eligibility and Other Details

Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) presents an outstanding career opportunity for postgraduates with its latest recruitment drive for 2024. The prestigious institution is looking to appoint a Junior Research Fellow (JRF), offering a chance to engage in meaningful research and development. This position not only promises professional growth but also offers a competitive salary in a vibrant academic environment. Ideal candidates should be eager to contribute to innovative projects and enhance their research credentials. If you are passionate about advancing your career in a cutting-edge educational setting, read on for detailed information about this role.

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Iit indore junior research fellow jobs 2024: complete details, post details.

• Position : Junior Research Fellow
• Number of Vacancies : 1

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications to be eligible for the JRF position:

• Essential Qualification : Post Graduation in a relevant field from a recognized university.
• Minimum Age : 18 years
• Maximum Age : 45 years

The selected candidate will be remunerated as follows:

• Salary Range : Rs. 37,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month

Selection Process

The selection for the Junior Research Fellow will be based on the following:

• Method : Interview

Application Fee

There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment process. Candidates can proceed directly with the application without any payment concerns.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply : 20th May 2024

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the JRF position at IIT Indore:

• Visit the Official Website : Navigate to the official website of IIT Indore.
• Notification Verification : Ensure to verify all the details in the official notification.
• Application Download : Download the application form available on the website.
• Form Completion : Fill in the required details in the application form accurately.
• Submission : Send the completed application form to the designated email address: [email protected] .

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Banaras Hindu University To Use UGC, CSIR NET Marks For PhD Admissions

A s per Banaras Hindu University's (BHU) announcement, marks from the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET), June 2024, will be used for admission to PhD programs for the academic session 2024-25.

The university will not be conducting a separate research entrance test for admission to PhD courses. It has advised prospective candidates to apply for the UGC NET June 2024 or CSIR NET June 2024 exams for admission to research programmes.

The UGC has allowed universities to use NET scores for PhD admissions.

"Based on the public notification dated March 27 from the University Grants Commission, BHU has decided that the scores of the UGC/CSIR NET Examination, June 2024, shall be used for admission to the PhD programme for the upcoming academic session, and no separate research entrance test will be conducted by the university," BHU noted in an official notice.

Eligibility Criteria for BHU PhD Admission 2024

Candidates who have qualified for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) will be eligible for consideration under the RET-exempted mode.

Candidates who have qualified for JRF and those who have qualified for categories II and III of the UGC/CSIR NET June 2024 will be eligible for consideration under the RET mode.

In the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, for admission to the PhD programme under the RET mode, the score from the Agricultural Services Recruitment Board (ASRB) examination 2024 will be used.

The BHU said that it offers two modes of PhD admissions:

1. Research Entrance Test (RET) mode

2. Research Entrance Test Exempted (RET-Exempted) mode.

A detailed PhD information bulletin 2024 will be released on the official website - bhu.ac.in.

CSIR NET Eligibility 2024, Age Limit and Educational Qualification

CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 has been released on the official website of CSIR NET @csirnet.nta.nic.in. Check here for CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024, Qualification, Age Limit, Nationality, etc.

April 10, 2024

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CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 : The National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted the CSIR NET exam biannually to determine candidates’ eligibility for Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs) and Lecturer positions. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the notification for the June 2024 session of the CSIR NET exam in March 2024. The authorities will consider various parameters to determine the eligibility criteria for CSIR NET 2024 . One of these factors is Nationality. Candidates must be Indian citizens to apply for the CSIR NET 2024. Another important parameter is age. The CSIR NET Educational Qualification is a crucial factor in determining the CSIR NET Eligibility 2024. 

CSIR NET Eligibility 2024

Candidates must go through the CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 to confirm their eligibility for the CSIR NET 2024 exam. The CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 provides information about the conditions candidates must meet to qualify for a Lecturer position or to be eligible for a Junior Research Fellowship. The CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 covers all fields of the CSIR NET exam and includes conditions related to the candidates’ nationality, educational qualifications, and age.

CSIR NET Syllabus 2024

CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the CSIR NET 2024 examination. It is a national-level examination which is held twice a year. The mode of examination is online, conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT). Here is an overview of CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 Overview.

CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024

The NTA will prescribe and release the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 in the official CSIR NET Notification 2024 . The eligibility criteria for the CSIR NET 2024 exam require candidates who dream of becoming an Assistant Professor or getting a fellowship to be aware of certain conditions. To be considered for these posts, candidates must satisfy the specified CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024; Otherwise, their applications will not be considered. Candidates are requested to check CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 carefully.

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CSIR NET Educational Qualification 2024

To be eligible for the CSIR NET 2024 exam, candidates must possess a Master’s degree or an equivalent postgraduate diploma in the relevant field from a recognized university or institution. The CSIR NET Educational Qualification 2024 may vary for different disciplines, and candidates are advised to check the official CSIR NET 2024 Notification for the latest updates.

• CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria include the requirement for candidates from the General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC categories to possess at least a 55% mark in an M.Sc. or equivalent degree, Integrated BS-MS, BS-4 years, BE, B.Tech, B.Pharma, or MBBS. Those currently enrolled in an M.Sc. courses or having completed their graduation are also eligible under the Result Awaited (RA) category, provided they achieve the required scores within two years.
• Candidates belonging to the SC/ST and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories must obtain a minimum of 50% marks in M.Sc. or equivalent degree, Integrated BS-MS, BS-4 years, BE, B.Tech, B.Pharma, or MBBS.
• Those with a B.Sc (Hons) or equivalent degree, or those enrolled in an Integrated MS-Ph.D program, need to score a minimum of 55% marks for General candidates (50% for SC/ST/PWD) to be eligible for the CSIR NET exam.
• Bachelor’s degree holders can qualify for the fellowship if they register/enroll for a Ph.D./Integrated Ph.D. program within two years.
• Candidates completing their Master’s degree before September 19, 1992, with a minimum of 50% marks, are eligible to apply for Lectureship only.

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CSIR NET Educational Qualification Subject Wise

Candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or obtain a fellowship must be aware of the eligibility criteria for the CSIR NET exam. Only eligible candidates can apply for the CSIR NET, as they will not be considered for any of the posts if they do not meet the criteria. The educational qualifications for CSIR NET in different subjects are as follows.

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CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 Relaxation for Third Gender Category

Candidates in the Third gender category enjoy similar relaxations in fee, age, and eligibility criteria for NET (i.e., JRF and Assistant Professor) as those given to SC/ST categories. The subject-wise qualifying cut-offs for this category would be the lowest among those for SC/ST/PwD/OBC–NCL/General-EWS categories in the particular subject.

CSIR NET Age Limit 2024

The NTA outlines eligibility criteria for the CSIR NET 2024 Exam, and candidates appearing for the exam must meet the specified requirements to qualify. The age limit for the CSIR NET 2024 Exam is determined separately for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions.

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CSIR NET Nationality 2024

To be eligible to appear for CSIR NET 2024, a candidate must possess Indian citizenship. This criteria is mandatory for all applicants as per the guidelines set by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The nationality requirement ensures that only Indian citizens are considered for the prestigious Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in various scientific institutions across the country.

CSIR NET Reservation Policy 2024 

The CSIR NET Reservation Policy for 2024 includes various categories and their corresponding upper age limit relaxations. The OBC category has a relaxation of 3 years, while SC/ST has a relaxation of 5 years. PwD, female, and third gender categories also have a relaxation of 5 years each.

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CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 Number of Attempts

Candidates can participate in the CSIR NET exam multiple times without any restrictions on the number of attempts, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. The CSIR NET exam is conducted twice annually, in June and December. To enhance their chances of success, candidates should thoroughly study the CSIR NET Syllabus .

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CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 FAQs

 Indian citizenship is mandatory for all applicants to be eligible for the CSIR NET 2024 exam.

The CSIR NET exam is conducted twice a year, in June and December.

There is no age limit for candidates applying for the Assistant Professor position.

For Life Sciences, candidates need an M.Sc. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC) or a B.Tech in Biotechnology with similar percentage requirements.

The OBC category has a relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit.

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Riley Fitzgerald named Ryan and Krista Frederic Junior Faculty Fellow

• Mark Owczarski

13 May 2024

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Riley Fitzgerald, assistant professor of aerospace and ocean engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named the Ryan and Krista Frederic Junior Faculty Fellow by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

The Ryan and Krista Frederic Junior Faculty Fellowship in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering was established by the generous gift by Ryan and Krista Frederic. The endowment supports the work of faculty in the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering to generate new interest in space-related engineering challenges. 

Fitzgerald will serve as the Frederic Junior Faculty Fellow for a five-year term.

In his two years at Virginia Tech, Fitzgerald has built a research group of eight graduate researchers and has graduated seven directly advised master’s degree students. He has also advised more than a dozen undergraduate research students for academic credit. He was nominated for a 2024 Annual Academic Advising Award.

Fitzgerald has kindled a rapidly rising research program in astrodynamics, orbit determination, cislunar operations, and space systems engineering. His dedicated efforts have already earned NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate Early Career Faculty Grant, and he has been selected for the Virginia Space Grant Consortium Young Investigator Program.

Fitzgerald is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He received a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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