NTA UGC NET / JRF June Answer Key 2025

Important Dates

• Application Start : 16/04/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 12/05/2025 (Extended from 07/05/2025)
• Last Date Fee Payment : 13/05/2025
• Correction Window : 14-15 May 2025
• UGC NET Exam Date : 25-29 June 2025
• Answer Key Release : First week of July 2025
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC NCL : ₹1000/-
• EWS : ₹500/-
• SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender : ₹500/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI Payment Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: No upper age limit for Assistant Professor. For JRF: Maximum 31 years as on exam date
• Age Relaxation for JRF: 05 years for SC/ST/PwD/Women, 03 years for OBC, as per UGC norms
• Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Paper I (Teaching & Research Aptitude) + Paper II (Subject Specific)

Recruitment Details - 85 Subjects Available

• Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
• From UGC recognized university in relevant subject
• No age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility
• Qualify Paper I + Paper II

• Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
• Age: Maximum 31 years (relaxation as per norms)
• Qualify Paper I + Paper II with higher cut-off
• Monthly fellowship: ₹31,000 (first 2 years), ₹35,000 (remaining period)

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Assistant Professor (Starting): Level 10 - ₹57,700 - 1,82,400/- (7th Pay Commission) + AGP ₹6,000
• JRF Fellowship: ₹31,000/month (first 2 years) + ₹35,000/month (remaining period) + HRA
• Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Research Grant
• Job Security: Central/State University permanent positions after JRF
• Career Growth: Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor
• Research Benefits: PhD admission preference, Research projects, Conference funding

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: High - National level competitive exam for academic positions
• Expected Applications: 8-10 lakh candidates across all subjects
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:100 to 1:200 (Very High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range: 40-60% for Assistant Professor, 50-70% for JRF (varies by subject)
• Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for thorough preparation
• Success Rate: Around 8-15% qualify for Assistant Professor, 2-5% for JRF

Popular Subjects & Exam Pattern

• Popular Subjects: Economics, Political Science, History, English, Commerce, Management, Computer Science
• Paper I (50 marks): Teaching Aptitude, Research Methodology, Communication, Logical Reasoning
• Paper II (100 marks): Subject-specific knowledge in chosen field
• Exam Duration: 3 hours (both papers combined)
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only
• Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) in English & Hindi

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