The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the University Grants Commission (UGC) NET to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in universities and colleges across India. The selection process for UGC NET is a highly competitive and rigorous process that attracts a large number of applicants every year. The UGC NET selection process for UGC NET 2023 involves multiple stages, such as UGC NET paper 1, UGC NET paper 2, result declaration, and issuance of UGC NET e-Certificate.

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The UGC NET selection process tests the candidate’s knowledge and aptitude in various subjects such as Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, and Reasoning (including Maths), Information & Communication Technology (ICT), People & Environment, Higher Education System (Governance, Polity & Administration), and Data Interpretation. Aspirants who wish to appear for UGC NET 2023 must know the selection process and prepare accordingly to maximise their chances of success. In this article, we have discussed the complete details on UGC NET selection process 2023. Continue reading to know more.

UGC NET Selection Process 2023 for JRF and Lectureship 

Aspirants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria specified by NTA in terms of age, education qualification, and other requirements to be eligible for the UGC NET selection process 2023.

Candidates can refer to the following table for a detailed overview of the UGC NET selection process 2023 below:

Sr. No.	Details
1	UGC NET Paper 1
2	UGC NET Paper 2
3	Issuance of UGC NET e-Certificate

How to Attempt Embibe’s UGC NET Mock Tests?

Candidates can use the Embibe app to improve their preparation for the UGC NET exam by attempting the mock tests. We specifically designed these mock tests to help aspirants to improve their comprehension of the UGC NET syllabus and evaluating their level of preparation. Additionally, they can benefit from instant feedback and detailed explanations for each question in the test, which can help them understand the concepts in a better way.

To access the UGC NET mock tests on our platform, candidates can follow these steps:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
• 2nd Step: Input the mobile number or email in the fields provided to log in.
• 3rd Step: From the menu bar, click on “Getting a government job” 
• 4th Step: Select the Goal “Lectureship” from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
• 5th Step: Search and Select “UGC NET Paper 1” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
• 6th Step: Now, select the preferred language (English or Hindi) and click “Done”.
• 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Menu Section.
• 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
• 9th Step: Click on any UGC NET subjects to start practising from the mock tests.

UGC NET Paper 1

UGC NET Paper 1 is the first paper of the National Eligibility Test (NET) and is a common paper for all candidates, regardless of their chosen subject. The paper 1 assesses their Communication, Teaching and Research aptitude, Reading Comprehension, and Reasoning ability. Check the table below for details on the exam pattern of the UGC NET Paper 1:

UGC NET Paper	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Paper 1	50 Questions	100 Marks

UGC NET Paper 2

UGC NET Paper 2 is a subject-specific paper that tests the in-depth knowledge of the candidate in their chosen subject area. The paper consists of 100 objective-type questions holding 2 marks each.

Refer to the following table for complete details on the UGC NET Paper 2 exam pattern 2023:

UGC NET Paper	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Paper 2	100 Questions	200 Marks

Issuance of UGC NET e-Certificate

The National Testing Agency (NTA) issues e-certificates to qualified candidates who have passed the UGC NET exam. The e-certificate serves as proof of eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professorship.

The e-certificate is generally made available on the official website within 7-8 days after the result declaration. Candidates can download their e-certificates by logging in to the official website using their application number and date of birth. It is important to note that authorities do not send a hard copy of the certificate to candidates.

The UGC NET e-certificate will contain details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, subject code, marks obtained, category, and date of birth. Candidates can present this certificate as a valid document for various academic and research purposes.

FAQs on UGC NET Selection Process 2023

Some of the most frequent questions on the UGC NET 2023 selection process are as below:

We hope this detailed article on the UGC NET selection process 2023 helps you. The UGC NET aspirants who wish to accelerate their exam preparation can utilise the mock tests for UGC NET available on the Embibe app. Sign up on the app to begin your practice.

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