National Eligibility Test (NET)

The National Eligibility Test (NET) in India is conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The NET exam generally consists of two papers: Paper-I and Paper-II. Both papers are objective type and conducted in two separate sessions. Here is a general overview:

Paper-I:
⚫ Duration: 1 hour (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
⚫ Number of Questions: 50
⚫ Total Marks: 100
⚫ Questions: General nature, intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It primarily tests reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate.

Paper-II:
⚫ Duration: 2 hours (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
⚫ Number of Questions: 100
⚫ Total Marks: 200
⚫ Questions: Based on the subject selected by the candidate. This paper assesses the candidate's in-depth knowledge and expertise in the chosen subject.

Note:
⚫ Both papers are conducted on the same day.
⚫ There is no negative marking in the NET exam.
⚫ The syllabus for Paper-II varies depending on the subject chosen by the candidate.
⚫ Candidates should carefully choose their subject for Paper-II based on their post-graduation specialization.

To get the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official UGC NET website or contact the examination authorities.