UGC NET 2025: Your Gateway to Lectureship & Junior Research Fellowship

The UGC NET 2025 (National Eligibility Test), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the premier qualifying exam for Assistant Professor positions and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Targeting postgraduate students and PhD aspirants, the UGC NET 2025 assesses teaching/research aptitude through two papers: Paper 1 (General Teaching & Research Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific Knowledge). Eligibility requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with ≥55% marks (50% for reserved categories). The exam follows a computer-based format with objective-type questions. Qualifying opens doors to:

Assistant Professor Eligibility nationwide.

JRF Award: ₹31,000/month + contingency grant for PhD research.
While the official notification for UGC NET 2025 dates (expected in March/April 2025) is pending, aspirants should begin subject revision and Paper 1 preparation (Reasoning, Teaching Methods, Comprehension). Key changes like revised syllabi or exam patterns will be updated on the official NTA UGC NET website post-notification.