UGC-NET, JUNE 2019
University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test – June, 2019
Website(s) : www.nta.ac.in, NEW
www.ntanet.nic.in
Dates of Examination : 20, 21 June, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 June, 2019
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Updated Syllabi of UGC-NET (Applicable from June 2019 UGC-NET Onwards) |
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has entrusted the responsibility of conducting UGC NET to the NTA. UGC-NET is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility ‘for Assistant Professor’ and ‘for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor’ in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC-NET June, 2019 shall be conducted by the NTA in June, 2019 in subjects given at AnnexureIII (of IB), based on the updated and revised syllabus, at selected Cities of Examination centers spread across the country given at Annexure-I(of IB).
FEE DETAILS AND IMPORTANT DATES:
Online submission of Application Form (upto 11:50 pm of 30 March, 2019) : 01 March, 2019 –30 March, 2019
Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/NetBanking :
upto 11:50 pm (through e-challan upto bank hours) of 01 April, 2019 : 01 April, 2019
Fee Payable by Candidates:
General/Unreserved Rs. 800/-
Other Backward Classes (OBC)-(NCL)*/Economically Weaker Section (EWS)**Rs. 400/-
SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender Rs. 200/-
Processing charges & GST are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable.
Correction in particulars of Application Form on website only :07-14 April, 2019
Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website : 15 May, 2019
Dates of Examination :20, 21 June, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 June, 2019
Duration of Examination : 180 minutes (03 hours)
(No break between Paper 1 & Paper 2)
Timing of Examination First Shift: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Second Shift: 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm
Centre, Date and Shift of UGC-NET Examination: As indicated on Admit Card
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys : To be announced later
Declaration of Result on NTA website : by 15 July 2019
*Other Backward Classes – Non Creamy Layers (OBC-NCL) as per the central list of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC- Government of India website : www.ncbc.nic.in).
The candidates falling in this list may mention OBC in the Category Column.
State list OBC Candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose General.
**As per the OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II dated January 17, 2019 issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the OM No. 12-4/2019-U1 dated 17.01.2019 as well as the Letters No 35-2/2019-T.S.I dated 21.01.2019, 01.02.2019, 04.02.2019 and 15.02.2019 of MHRD Department of Higher Education regarding implementation of reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) for admission in Central Educational Institutions.
2. Candidates can apply for UGC-NET June, 2019 “Online”only.
3. Submission of Online Application Form may be done by accessing NTA website :
www.ntanet.nic.in. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted.
4. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate.
5. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the Information Bulletin and on NTA website. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
6. Candidates must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on e-mail address or SMS on given Mobile Number only.
7. Instructions for filling Online Application Form :
Download Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form. Read these carefully to ensure your eligibility.
Follow the 4 steps given below to Apply Online:
Step-1: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application No. (Please see Annexure – VIII)
Step-2: Upload scanned images of Candidate’s Photograph (between 10 kb – 200 kb) and Candidate’s Signature (between 4kb – 30kb) in JPG/JPEG format.
Step-3: Make payment of fee using SBI/HDFC/Syndicate/ICICI Payment Gateway and keep proof of fee paid.
Step-4: Print at least four copies of Confirmation Page after successful remittance of fee.
All the 4 Steps can be done together or at separate times.
The candidate has to selectDebit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/E-Challan option to pay the application fee and follow the online instructions to complete the payment of fee. After successful payment, candidate will be able to print the Confirmation Page. In case theConfirmationPageisnotgeneratedafterpaymentoffeethenthetransactionis cancelledandamountwillberefundedtothecandidate’saccount.Howeverthe candidatehastomakeanothertransaction,incasetheConfirmationPageisnot generated.
2. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any circumstances.
3. The entire application process of UGC-NET June, 2019 is online, including uploading of scanned images, Payment of Fees, and Printing of Confirmation Page. Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/ by Hand.
4. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA website regularly for latest updates and to check their e-mails.
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JOINT CSIR-UGC NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET), JUNE 2019
for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS) NEW
Website: www.csirhrdg.res.in
INFORMATION BULLETIN The last date for applying online is 22.03.2019.
CSIR has scheduled the Joint CSIR-UGC Test tentatively on Sunday, 16th June, 2019 for determining the eligibility of Indian Nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and for determining eligibility for appointment as Lecturer (LS) in the areas of Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences. The award of Junior Research Fellowship to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding admission/placement in a University/ National laboratory/ Institution of higher learning and research, as applicable.
Essential Qualification: M.Sc or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS with at least 55% marks for General (UR) and OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST, Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates;
Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination as on the closing date of online submission of application form, are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA) category on the condition that they complete the qualifying degree with requisite percentage of marks within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship from the effective date of award (Such candidates will have to submit the attestation form duly certified by the Head of the Departme nt/Institute from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared);
B.Sc(Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in Integrated MS-Ph.D program with at least 55% marks for General (UR) and OBC candidates; 50% marks for SC/ST, Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates are also eligible to apply. Candidates with bachelor’s degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/Integrated Ph.D program within the validity period of two years;
Candidates possessing only Bachelor’s degree shall not be eligible for Lectureship. The eligibility for lectureship of NET qualified candidates will be subject to fulfilling the criteria laid down byUGC. Ph.D degree holders who have passed Master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991, with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for Lectureship only.
Upper Age Limit & Relaxation: Maximum 28 years as on 01-01-2019 for JRF(NET) {upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/Persons with Disability(PwD)/female applicants and 03 years for OBC (non creamy layer) applicants}. No upper age limit for Lectureship (NET).
Examination Fee: General: Rs.1000/-,
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Rs.500/-,
and SC/ST/PwD: Rs.250/-.
Other Backward Class (OBC) candidate whose caste is not listed in the Central List and/or who does not belong to OBC (Non Creamy Layer), though his/her caste is listed in the central list, shall apply as ‘General’ candidate and is required to pay Examination fee @ Rs.1000/-.
Candidates applying for the Examination are required to use payment gateway facility to deposit their Examination fee only through Credit Card or Debit Card or Net Banking. Candidates are not required to pay any transaction charges for using payment gateway facility.
Scheme of Examination:
The subject-wise session and timing of the Test is liable to be changed at the discretion of CSIR, depending on the number of candidates in each subject.
Interested eligible candidates may visit CSIR-HRDG website (www.csirhrdg.res.in) and see the Information Bulletin for detailed information/instructions from 19.02.2019. Candidates are required to apply online.
The online application available at www.csirhrdg.res.in from 25.02.2019.
Candidates are advised to also go through the ‘How to Apply’ link available on the Online Application portal while filling the form.
The last date for applying online is 22.03.2019.
Date of Exam : 16th JUNE, 2019 (Sunday)
Session Subjects Timings Marks Duration
Morning Session: Life Sciences & Physical Sciences 9.00AM – 12.00 Noon 200 3hrs.
Afternoon Session: Chemical Sciences,
Mathematical Sciences, Earth,
Atmospheric, Ocean and
Planetary Sciences 2.00 PM – 5.00 PM 200 3hrs.
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UGC – NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST [NET]
December, 2018
[The National Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor and for Junior Research Fellowship]
Websites:
INFORMATION BULLETIN –DEC.2018
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has entrusted the responsibility of conducting UGC-NET
to the National Testing Agency. UGC-NET is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility ‘only for
Assistant Professor’ and ‘for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor both’ in Indian universities and
colleges. UGC-NET December, 2018 shall be conducted by the NTA in December, 2018 in subjects given at
Annexure-III of Information Bulletin (IB) at selected Cities of Examination centers spread across the country given
at Annexure-I of IB.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES AT A GLANCE:
(Please refer Information Bulletin for details)
1.SCHEDULE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM, FEE DETAILS AND IMPORTANT DATES:
On-line submission of Application Form (Upto 11.50 pm) : 01.09.2018 to 30.09.2018
Date for successful final transaction of fee (Upto 11.50 pm) : 01.09.2018 to 01.10.2018
[Through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking upto 11.50 pm
Through e-challan upto bank hours upto 1.10.2018]
Fee Payable by candidates:
General Rs.800/-
Other Backward Classes (OBC)-(NCL)* Rs.400/-
SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender Rs.200/-
[GST/Processing charges & GST are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable].
[* Other Backward Classes (OBC)-Non Creamy Layer as per the central list of Other Backward Classes available
on National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC- Government of India website www.ncbc.nic.in).
Thus, the candidates falling in this list may mention OBC in the Category Column.
State list OBC Candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose General.]
Correction in particulars of Application Form on website only : 08.10.2018 to 14.10.2018
Printing of Admit Cards from NTA’s website : From 19.11.2018
Dates of Examination: NEW
The examination of UGC-NET, December, 2018 will be held as per the dates & shifts given below:
Sr. No Date & Day Shift 1 Shift 2
1 18.12.2018 (Tuesday) 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
2 19.12.2018 (Wednesday) 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
3 20.12.2018 (Thursday) 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
4 21.12.2018 (Friday) 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
5 22.12.2018 (Saturday) 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
The exact date and shift for subject opted by the candidate as well as the city and the Centre will
be notified on the Admit card. The Admit card will be available for download on the NTA website
www.ntanet.nic.in with effect from 19.11.2018.
Centre, Date, Shift and UGC-NET (Subject) Examination: As indicated on Admit Card
Display of recorded responses and Answer Keys for inviting challenges on NTA’s
website: nta.ac.in, ntanet.nic.in. Date shall be displayed on the NTA’s website
Declaration of Result on NTA’s website: By 10th January, 2019.
2. Candidates can apply for UGC-NET December, 2018 “Online” ONLY.
3. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted, in any case. Only one application
is to be submitted by a candidate.
4. Submission of Online Application Form may be done by accessing NTA website: www.ntanet.nic.in only.
5. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the Information Bulletin and on NTA’s website.
Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
6. Candidates must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application
Form are their own as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on e-mail address or
SMS on given Mobile Number only.
7.INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:
Download Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form.
Read these carefully to ensure your eligibility.
• Follow the 4 steps given below to Apply Online:
Step-1: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application No. /(Please see
Annexure – VIII of IB)
Step-2: Upload scanned images of Candidate’s Photograph (between 10 kb – 200 kb) and Candidate’s Signature
(between 4 kb – 30 kb) in JPG/JPEG format.
Step-3:Make payment of fee using SBI_MOPS and keep proof of fee paid.
Step-4: Print at least four printouts of Confirmation Page after successful remittance of fee.
• All the 4 Steps can be done together or at separate times.
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UGC-NET December, 2018
(i) Mode of Examination: The Examination shall only be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT). Wherever
Online Examination has been used elsewhere in this booklet, NTA’s UGC-NET application form, it means CBT only.
(ii) Pattern: TheTest will consist of twopapers. Boththe papers will consist of only objective typequestions and will
be attempted with a break of 30 minutes between them.
(iii) Eligibility :
(a) Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent
examination from universities/institutions recognised by UGC (on the website: www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20universities.pdf in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science,
Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science etc. (list of subjectsat Post Graduation level attached
as Annexure-IV)are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer/
Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/persons with disability (PwD) category candidates who have secured
at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
(b) Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course or candidates who have
appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates
whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. However, such candidates will be
admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for award of JRF/eligibility for Assistant Professor only after
they have passed their Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case
of OBC falling in Non Creamy layer/SC/ST/PwD category candidates). Suchcandidates must complete their
Masters degree orequivalent examination within two years from the date of NET result with required
percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
(c) Candidates belonging to the transgendercategory would be eligible to draw the same relaxation in fee, age and
qualifying criteria for NET (i.e. JRF and Assistant Professor) as are available to SC/ST/PwD categories. The subject
wise cut-offs for this category should be the lowest among those for SC/ST/PwD/OBC–NCL categories in the
corresponding subject.
[For more information on ELIGIBILITY and AGE, refer page 5 of IB]
AADHAAR NUMBER:
While filling in online Application Form and as per the ‘Replica of Application Form’ given in Annexure VIII (page 39-40)
(UGC-NET Bulletin December 2018) in the drop down box regarding ‘Identification Type’ and as also given on page 11,
the Aadhaar number is only one of the types of identification and is not mandatory.
Note on page 11 of UGC-NET Bulletin December, 2018 clearly provides that the candidates can also enter Passport
number, Ration Card number, Bank Account number or any other valid Government identity number.
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Syllabus- subjects with codes:
http://www.ugc.ac.in/net/syllabus.aspx
CBSE-UGC NET – Previous Years(Dec.2014 to Nov.2017) Question Papers & Answer Keys are available in the website: https://cbsenet.nic.in/
OLD QUESTIONS PAPERS ONLY [2014-2017] :
https://cbsenet.nic.in/cbsenet/ViewQuesPaper.aspx
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
University Grants Commission (UGC)- Regional offices
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ro/rocontactdetails.aspx
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JOINT CSIR-UGC NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST
FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AND LECTURESHIP,
DECEMBER 2018 NEW
Website: http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/
DATE OF EXAM: Sunday, 16th Dec., 2018
Candidates are required to apply online.
The online application will be available at www.csirhrdg.res.in from 25.09.2018.
Candidates are advised to also go through the ‘How to Apply’ link available on the Online
Application portal while filling the form.
The last date for applying online is 15.10.2018.
Last date extended upto 17.10.2018. NEW
Syllabus for Joint CSIR UGC Test for JRF & LS (NET)
Model questions for CSIR UGC NET for JRF & LS
CSIR -UGC -NET Exam – June 2015 to Dec. 2018 – Question Papers & Answer Keys
http://csirhrdg.res.in/AnswerKeysOld.html
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JOINT CSIR-UGC TEST FOR
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AND
ELIGIBILITY FOR LECTURESHIP,
JUNE 2018 NEW
Website: http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/
NOTIFICATION:
http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/notification_main_june2018.pdf
TENTATIVE DATE OF SINGLE MCQ EXAMINATION :17.06.2018
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF ON-LINE APPLICATION : 05.03.2018
DATE OF CLOSE OF ON-LINE APPLICATION :26.03.2018 x
The last date for submitting Online Application for Joint CSIR-UGC
Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship
(NET) June, 2018 has been extended upto 06.04.2018.
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REQUEST FOR CHANGE
OF EXAMINATION CENTRE (ONLY ON MERIT BASIS) :19.04.2018
TENTATIVE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF LIST OF CANDIDATES
REGISTERED FOR TEST ON CSIR, HRDG WEBSITE :18.05.2018
ISSUE OF E-ADMIT CARD TO REGISTERED CANDIDATES : 1st week of June,2018.
Syllabus for Joint CSIR UGC Test for JRF & LS (NET)
Model questions for CSIR UGC NET for JRF & LS
CSIR -UGC -NET Exam – June 2015 to Dec. 2017 – Question Papers & Answer Keys
http://csirhrdg.res.in/AnswerKeys.html
CSIR will hold the Joint CSIR-UGC Test Tentatively on Sunday 17thJune, 2018 for determining the eligibility of the Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) NET and for determining eligibility for appointment of Lecturers (NET) in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology. The award of Junior Research Fellowship (NET) to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding admission/placement in a university/ national laboratory/ institution of higher learning and research, as applicable.
A candidate may apply either for ‘JRF-Lectureship’ OR ‘JRF’ only OR ‘Lectureship (LS)’ only. He/she may indicate his/her preference in the Online Application, as the case may be.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
M.Sc or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS with at least 55% marks for General (UR) and OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST, Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates.
Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination as on the closing date of online submission of application form, are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA) category on the condition that they complete the qualifying degree with requisite percentage of marks within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship from the effective date of award.
Such candidates will have to submit the attestation form duly certified by the Head of the Department/Institute from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared.
B.Sc(Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55% marks for General (UR) and OBC candidates; 50% marks for SC/ST, Persons with disability (PwD) candidates are also eligible to apply. Candidates with bachelor’s degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for PhD/Integrated PhD program within the validity period of two years.
Candidates having Bachelor’s degree only shall not be eligible for Lectureship.
Specification of degrees (whether Bachelor’s or Master’s) as notified by the UGC in its Gazette Notification No. F. 5-1/2013 (CPP-II) dt. 5thJuly, 2014 and as amended from time to time, shall apply.
The eligibility for lectureship of NET qualified candidates will be subject to fulfilling the criteria laid down by UGC. PhD degree holders who have passed Master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991, with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for Lectureship only.
AGE LIMIT & RELAXATION:
For JRF (NET): Maximum 28 years as on 01-01-2018 {upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability(PwD)/female applicants and 03 years in case of OBC(non creamy layer) applicants}.
For LS (NET): No upper age limit
DATE AND SCHEME OF THE TEST:
The single paper MCQ based test will be held tentatively on Sunday, the 17th June, 2018 as under:
Subject Marks
(i) Life Sciences
(ii) Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
(iii) Mathematical Sciences 200
(iv) Chemical Sciences
(v) Physical Sciences
Session Timings Duration
Morning Session 9.00AM – 12.00 Noon 3 hrs
Afternoon Session 2.00 PM – 5.00 PM
SYLLABUS OF THE TEST :
The Test Booklet shall be divided into three parts, (A, B & C) as per syllabus & Scheme of Exam.
Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall contain questions pertaining to General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles etc.
Part 'B' shall contain subject-related conventional Multiple Choice questions (MCQs), generally covering the topics given in the syllabus.
Part 'C' shall contain higher value questions that may test the candidate's knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. The questions shall be of analytical nature where a candidate is expected to apply the scientific knowledge to arrive at the solution to the given scientific problem.
Syllabus & Scheme of Exam of single MCQ Paper may be seen at CSIR HRDG website: www.csirhrdg.res.in
Note: The Exam Scheme for Chemical Sciences has been revised from June, 2017 CSIR-UGC (NET) Exam onwards. The revised exam scheme and model Question paper may be seen at CSIR HRDG website : www.csirhrdg.res.in
Negative marking for wrong answers, wherever required, shall be applicable as per subject wise scheme of Exam.
If a question for any reason found wrong, the benefit of marks will be given to only those candidates who attempt the question.
No grievances/representation with regard to Answer Key(s) after declaration of result will be entertained.
EXAMINATION CENTRES
The test will be held at 27 Centres spread all over India, as specified alongwith centre codes below:
Bangalore (1), Bhavnagar (2), Bhopal (3), Bhubaneshwar (4), Chandigarh (5), Chennai (6), Cochin (7), Delhi (8), Guntur (9), Guwahati (10), Hyderabad (11), Imphal (12), Jammu (13), Jamshedpur (14), Jorhat (15), Karaikudi (16), Kolkata (17), Lucknow (18), Nagpur (19), Pilani (20), Pune (21), Raipur (22), Roorkee (23), Srinagar (24), Thiruvananthapuram (25), Udaipur (26), Varanasi (27).
Examination Fee:
Candidates applying for the Examination are required to use payment gateway facility to deposit their Examination fee through Credit Card or Debit Card or Net Banking after verifying their eligibility. Candidates will not pay any transaction charges for using payment gateway facility. There is no provision for payment of examination fee in cash.
Sl.No. CATEGORY FEES
1. General Rs. 1000/-
2. Other Backward Classes(OBC)-Non Creamy Layer Rs. 500/-
3. SC/ST/ Persons with Disability (PwD) Rs. 250/-
OBC candidates whose caste is not listed in Central List (as available on National Commission for Backward Classes website : www.ncbc.nic.in and who are not covered under the provisions as applicable to OBC – Non Creamy Layer (NCL) candidates, shall be treated as General Category candidates for all purposes.
Accordingly, OBC Candidates not belonging to OBC Non Creamy Layer shall indicate their category as ‘General’.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Before applying Online, candidates are advised to go through the detailed notification available at CSIR, HRDG website CAREFULLY.
Candidates must write their name, father/mother's name as written in their Matriculation Certificate (X Class Board) and should ensure that the same are matching with their educational qualification certificates and caste certificate except for married females.
Candidates should also note carefully that the online application form has provision for uploading the following certificates/documents:
1). Scanned photograph (JPEG/JPG format with dimension ranging from 130×160 to 260×360. File size should be less than 150KB; valid file name; should have only one extension. Only Alpha-Numeric characters allowed with hyphen (-) and underscore (_). Space not allowed);
2). Scanned Signature (JPEG/JPG format with dimension ranging from 90×25 to 225×100. File size should be less than 150KB; valid file name; should have only one extension. Only Alpha-Numeric characters allowed with hyphen(-) and underscore (_). Space not allowed);
3). Qualifying Degree Certificate or last semester mark sheet or testimonials clearly mentioning the semester that you are pursuing or passed with clear indication of % of mark scored, to confirm your eligibility to take the exam.
The candidates are to note that the uploaded document should clearly indicate the % of mark scored. (PDF format; File size should be less than 400KB; valid file name; should have only one extension. Only Alpha-Numeric characters allowed with hyphen (-) and underscore (_). Space not allowed);
4). Category certificate that you belong to SC/ST/PwD/OBC (non-creamy layer) (PDF format; File size should be less than 400KB; valid file name; should have only one extension. Only Alpha-Numeric characters allowed with hyphen (-) and underscore (_). Space not allowed);
5). PwD Certificate (PDF format; File size should be less than 400KB; valid file name; should have only one extension. Only Alpha-Numeric characters allowed with hyphen (-) and underscore (_). Space not allowed);
6). Candidates applying under Result Awaited (RA) category should upload the Attestation Form duly attested by the HoD of the University/College/Institute (PDF format; File size should be less than 400KB; valid file name; should have only one extension. Only Alpha-Numeric characters allowed with hyphen (-) and underscore (_). Space not allowed). The Attestation Form may be downloaded from the following link: http://59.163.216.84:8080/new_jrf/downloads/attested.pdf
These certificates/documents are essential to verify your eligibility for the exam on the basis of your educational qualification, % of mark etc. and also for age relaxation and fee concession.
As candidates are not required to send hard copies of application along with requisite certificates/documents for this Exam, candidates should, therefore, make sure that they upload all the relevant certificates/documents so as to avoid disqualification for want of the requisite certificates/documents.
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NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST
UGC-CBSE-NET, JULY2018
CBSE Website: http://cbsenet.nic.in/
Date of Examination: 08.07.2018
INFORMATION BULLETIN, JULY 2018 :
https://cbsenet.nic.in/CMS/Handler/FileHandler.ashx?i=File&ii=76&iii=Y
APPLY ONLINE:
https://cbsenet.nic.in/cbsenet/root/loginpage.aspx
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
H-149, Sector-63, Noida, District Gautam Budh Nagar – 201 309(UP).
Tele: 7042399520, 7042399521, 7042399525, 7042399526.
Website: http://cbsenet.nic.in/ E-mail: net@cbse.gov.in
Fax: 0120-2427772
On behalf of UGC, the Central Board of Secondary Education announces holding of the National Eligibility Test(NET) on 08th JULY, 2018 (SUNDAY) for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Assistant Professor Both in Indian universities and colleges. CBSE will conduct NET in 84 subjects (listed under item no.14 on page 12-14) at 91 selected Cities of Examination (listed under item no.15 on page 14-16) spread across the country.
1. Submission of online application form : 06.03.2018
2. Last date for Applying Online : 05.04.2018
3. Last date of submission of Fee through online generated Bank challan, at any branch of
(Syndicate/Canara/ICICI Bank)or through credit/debit card :06.04.2018
4. Correction in Particulars of application form on the website :25/04/2018 to 01/05/2018
5. Date of Examination : 08.07.2018
SCHEME AND DATE OF TEST:
i) The Test will consist of two papers. Both the papers will consist of only objective type questions and will be held on 08th July, 2018 (SUNDAY) in two separate sessions as under:
Session Paper Marks Number of Question Duration
First I 100 50 questions 1 Hour
(all are compulsory) (09:30am to 10:30am)
Second II 200 100 questions 2 Hours
(all are compulsory) (11:00 am to 01:00pm)
Paper-I shall consist of 50 objective type compulsory questions each carrying 2 marks. The questions which will be of general nature, intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate.
Paper-II shall consist of 100 objective type compulsory questions each carrying 2 marks which will be based on the subject selected by the candidate.
All the questions of Paper – II will be compulsory, covering entire syllabi of earlier Paper II & Paper – III (including all electives, without options).
The candidate will have to mark the responses for questions of Paper – I & Paper – II on the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) Sheet provided along with the test booklet.
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY:
i) Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognised by UGC (on the website: https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20universities.pdf) in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science &Applications, Electronic Science etc. (list of subjects of post graduation attached at page No. 20) are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes(OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer/Scheduled Caste(SC)/Scheduled Tribe(ST)/ persons with disability(PwD) category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
ii) Candidates who are pursuing their Master's degree or equivalent course or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally.
iii) Candidates belonging to third gender in other words transgender would be eligible to draw the same relaxation in fee, age and qualifying criteria for NET (i.e. Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor) as are available to SC/ST/PwD categories. The subject wise cut-offs for this category should be the lowest among those for SC/ST/PwD/OBC –NCL categories in the corresponding subject.
iv) The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September 1991(irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.
v) Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post graduation only. The candidates, whose post graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects in item No.14 (on page 12-13), may appear in a related subject.
vii) Candidates having post-graduate diploma/certificate awarded by Indian University/ Institute or foreign degree/diploma/certificate awarded by the foreign University/institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/certificate with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. (www.aiu.ac.in)
AGE LIMIT & RELAXATION:
(i) Junior Research Fellowship: Not more than 30 years as on 01.07.2018. A relaxation up to 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC (Non- creamy layer, as per the Central list of OBC available on website: www.ncbc.nic.in ) SC/ST/PwD/Transgender categories and to women applicants. Relaxation will also be provided to the candidates having research experience, limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of post-graduation degree, subject to a maximum of 5 years, on production of a certificate from appropriate authority. Three years relaxation in age will be permissible to the candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates who have served in the armed forces subject to the length of service in the armed forces up to the first day of the month in which the concerned UGC-NET is to be held. Total age relaxation on the above ground(s) shall not exceed five years under any circumstances.
ii) Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for applying for eligibility for Assistant Professor.
EXEMPTION (ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)
i) NET/SET/SLET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professors in Universities/Colleges/ Institutions. In this regard, exemption from NET/SET/SLET will be governed by UGC regulations and amendments notified in the Gazette of India from time to time.
ii) The candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR JRF examination prior to 1989 are also exempted from appearing in NET.
iii) For SET Candidates: The candidates who have cleared the States Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for eligibility for Assistant Professor held prior to 1st June 2002, are exempted from appearing in NET, being 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.
EXAMINATION FEE AND MODE OF PAYMENT:
Category
General Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy SC/ST/PwD
layer), as per the Central list of OBC / Transgender
available on website: www.ncbc.nic.in
Examination Fee
Rs. 1000/- Rs. 500/- Rs. 250/-
The candidates may pay the examination fee either by credit/ debit card or through e-challan generated during the online filling of the application form. In case of e-challan the payment should be made in the Syndicate/Canara/ICICI Bank. In case the examination fee is paid through credit/debit card the additional processing charges will also be debited from the credit/debit card of the candidate.
PROCEDURE & CRITERIA FOR DECLARATION OF RESULT:
This will comprise of the following steps:
Step I: The number of candidates to be qualified (total slots) for Eligibility for Assistant Professor shall be equal to 6% of the candidates appeared in both the papers of NET.
Step II: The total slots shall be allocated to different categories as per the reservation policy of Government of India.
Step III: In order to be considered for ‘Both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Eligibility for Assistant Professor’ and for ‘Eligibility for Assistant Professor Only’, the candidate must have appeared in both the papers and secured at least 40% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for General (Unreserved) category candidates and at least 35% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for all candidates belonging to the reserved categories (viz., SC, ST, OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer) & PWD) and Transgenders.
Step IV: The number of candidates to be declared qualified in any subject for a particular category is derived as per the methodology illustrated below:
Number of candidates to be declared qualified for Eligibility for Assistant Professor in the subject ‘Economics’ (say) for the Scheduled Caste (SC) category:
Number of candidates belonging to SC category who secure at least 35% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for SC category for ‘Economics’ (×) Total slots derived for SC category as per Step II (÷)Total number of candidates belonging to SC category over all subjects who secure at least 35% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together.
The aggregate percentage of the two papers corresponding to the number of slots arrived at, shall determine the qualifying cut-off for Eligibility for Assistant Professor ‘in ‘Economics’ for the SC category.
Similar yardstick shall be employed for deriving the subject-wise qualifying cut-offs for all categories.
ADMISSION CARD FOR NET July, 2018
It may be noted that the admission card will be uploaded on the website: www.cbsenet.nic.in in the third week of June, 2018. No admission cards will be sent to the candidates by post. The candidates should download their admission cards from the website to ascertain their venue of the Test as mentioned in the Admission Card and appear in the examination only at the designated examination center.
HOW TO APPLY (APPLICATION HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE):
STEPS FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
i) Candidate seeking admission to the Test (UGC-NET, July, 2018) must apply online only on the CBSE website: www.cbsenet.nic.in
Candidates shall submit any one of the following documents to establish identification or as proof of identity:
Aadhaar, or Aadhaar Enrolment Number, or Ration Card/Passport/ Bank Account No. or other valid Government ID (such as Driving License/Voter ID etc.).
ii) Before applying Online, the candidates must possess the scanned images as below:-
Passport size photograph in JPG format of minimum 4kb to 40 kb. The dimension of the photograph should be 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
Signature in JPG format of minimum 4kb to 30 kb. The dimension of the signature should be 3.5 cm (width) x 1.5 cm (height).
iii) After filling all the details for applying online for NET the candidates have to select the option of payment of examination fee either by credit/debit card or through e-challan generated during the online filling of the application form indicating your details therein and follow the process as mentioned under 6 (ii & iii) on page 6.
iv) The candidates are required to bring a photo identity card along with their printout of online admission card on the day of examination.
v) Before applying Online, candidates are advised to go through detailed notification available on CBSE website: www.cbsenet.nic.in .Please note that Fee submitted through any other mode like Money Order, Demand Draft, IPO etc. will be summarily rejected.
[Candidates are neither required to send any certificates/documents in support of their eligibility nor printout of their Application Form (Confirmation Page) to CBSE]
Syllabus- subjects with codes:
http://www.ugc.ac.in/net/syllabus.aspx
CBSE-UGC NET – Previous Years(Dec.2014 to Nov.2017) Question Papers & Answer Keys are available in the website: https://cbsenet.nic.in/
OLD QUESTIONS PAPERS ONLY [2014-2017] :
https://cbsenet.nic.in/cbsenet/ViewQuesPaper.aspx
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
University Grants Commission (UGC)- Regional offices
http://www.ugc.ac.in/ro/rocontactdetails.aspx
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INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH – JUNIOR RESEARCH
FELLOWSHIP EXAMINATION, JULY 2018
ICMR JRF EXAM 2018 NEW
PGIMER, Chandigarh website:
http://pgimeradmissions.net.in/icmr_jrf18/
ICMR New Delhi website:
CONTACT:
Registrar
PGIMER,Sector-12
Chandigarh – 160012
FOR ACADEMIC ENQUIRY – 0172-2755562
For General Queries E-Mail : 1trgpgi@gmail.com
For Technical Queries (related to Online Application Form only)
E-Mail : support@pgimeradmissions.net.in
Fax : 0172-2744401, 2744376.
DATE OF EXAM: 22.07.2018 (Sunday)
IMPORTANT DATES:
Commencement of Submission of Online Applications: 12th April 2018
Last date for Submission of Online Applications: 15th May 2018
Last date for Application Fee Payment: 18th May 2018
Information bulletin/brochure :
http://pgimeradmissions.net.in/icmr_jrf18/brochure.aspx
Short Notification : http://www.icmr.nic.in/icmrnews/ICMR-JRF%20Advertisment%202018-15.3.2018.pdf
The specimen paper for ICMR-JRF is available at: http://icmr.nic.in/jrf/jrf_specimen.pdf
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme.
Test for ICMR JRF fellowship is conducted at the 12 Centres viz., Bengaluru Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Srinagar (J&K) and Varanasi once a year on 2nd/3rd Sunday in July each year.
ICMR in collaboration with Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh will hold a National level examination on Sunday, 22nd July, 2018 for determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of JRF through ICMR. The award of JRF 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.
Fellowship will be initiated from the date of Ph.D. registration (should be within one year from the date of issue of JRF award letter) and it will be treated as date of joining, total duration being five years.
Candidates may visit the websites w.e.f.12.04.2018. The last date for filling of online application is 15.05.2018. Only online application will be accepted, no other mode of submission of application will be accepted.
Fee: Rs. 1000/- (General/OBC) & Rs. 800/- (SC/ST/PH/VH)
Eligibility:- MSc/MA or equivalent degree (Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course) with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% for the SC/ST & Physically Handicapped (PH) and Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates in the subjects mentioned above. A candidate who is appearing / has appeared in the final year (IV/VI Semester whichever is applicable, and final year where Semester system is not there) of M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent examination during the session (2017-2018) can also apply for the test as RA (Result Awaited). Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (given in the of application) duly certified by the Head of the Department/ Institute over his/her signature and rubber stamp (with address and name) where he/she is appearing in the final year examination. However, such candidates shall be admitted to the Test provisionally and shall be considered eligible for JRF only after they submit the proof of having passed the Master's Degree examination with requisite percentage. The M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent degree mark sheet must be submitted to ICMR, latest by 30thSeptember, 2018 otherwise candidature will automatically be forfeited.
Age Limit: The upper age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years as on 30-09-2018 (relaxable up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH/ VH/female candidates and three years in the case of OBC .
Syllabus: The syllabus is as per PG level by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
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 test will be held in the following streams:
(1) Aptitude test (common for all):
(i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in sciences; and (iii) common statistics.
(2) Life 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 , veterinary science and bio-informatics.
(3) Social Sciences:
Subjects covered under Social Sciences include psychology , sociology home sciences, statistics, anthropology , social work and health economics.
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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: http://pgimeradmissions.net.in/icmr_jrf18/reg_instruction.aspx
- Read the following instructions and the Information Brochure carefully before Applying online.
- Fill in the required information and enter a password of your choice. Please note that this password along with the Application number generated will be used to login and complete your registration process. [For Stream/Subject code and Exam Centre code vide Page 11 of IB]
- Candidate Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Email ID and Mobile number once submitted cannot be changed.
- Your registered Mobile number may be used to send SMS communication
- The email id and mobile number that you enter in the registration form will be treated as your primary contact details and all communications will be sent to the same.
- On successful registration, an email will be sent to the registered email id along with the application number. Login to the website using your unique Application number and password.
- Fill in the remaining details i.e. educational qualification.
- You will be required to submit the following with application. Please keep them ready before you submit the application:-
I. Photograph (jpeg format – Max. size 50 kb)
II. Signature (with black pen) (Jpeg format – Max. size 20 kb)
III. Category (SC/ST/OBC/PH/VH) Certificate (If applicable) (File size:50kb to 300kb-in jpg/jpeg/pdf format)
IV. Declaration in the case of OBC (File size:50kb to 300kb -in jpg/jpeg/pdf format)
V. Birth Certificate (File size:50kb to 300kb -in jpg/jpeg/pdf format)
VI. Degree Certificate/ Marks Sheet – in the case of PG passed /appeared candidates (File size : 50kb to 300kb – in jpg/jpeg/pdf format)
VII. Appearing Certificate from Head of the Institution (vide last page of Information Brochure) for those candidates who will be appearing in M.Sc./MA final examination of 2017-2018.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature in jpg/jpeg format only and other relevant documents in jpg/jpeg/pdf format only.File size of the Photograph should be between 15kb to 50kb,Signature should be between 5kb to 20kb and that of other certificates / documents should be between 50kb to 300kb. The online application system will not allow to upload files smaller/larger than the mentioned sizes.
Instructions for photograph (vide page 8 of Information Brochure) : A passport size colour photo (with light colour background).
It must be snapped on or after April 1, 2018.
Photograph must be taken with name of candidate (as in application), and date of taking photograph.
The photograph must be snapped with a placard indicating name of candidate and date of taking photograph. In case name and date are written on the photograph afterwards, the application will be rejected.
Keep a few identical photographs in reserve for use at the time of Entrance Examination/Admission.
- Application Fee payment can be made through SBI Online Collect or at any branch of State Bank of India.
- Application Fee payment can be made on the second working day of submission of the Online Application form and generating the Bank Challan.
- Application Fee payable for ICMR JRF Course is as follows : (a) General/OBC candidates: Rs.1000/- + Applicable Bank Charges (b) SC / ST / PH / VH candidates: Rs.800/- + Applicable Bank Charges
- Last date for making Application Fee payment – 18th May 2018
- Summary is displayed along with the total amount payable. Click on the "Proceed to Make Payment" link, you have to select one of the two payment options. If you select SBI Collect, you will be redirected to the State Bank of India website.Fill the required information on the State Bank of India website i.e. Application Number, Name, Date of Birth, category etc. and make the payment towards application fee.On successful payment, a transaction number (e.g. DUxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx will be numeric digits) will be displayed on the bank website. Please note this number for future reference. If, in case, the transaction number is not displayed, your transaction is not successful.Payment made will be updated in the website within 24-48hrs.Login after 24-48hrs of making the payment and take a print of your application form for your future reference.
- Alternately if you select payment through SBI bank challan, a bank challan will be generated with your details. Please take a print and deposit the fee at any branch of State bank of India. Please retain the PGI and Candidate Copy of the challan.
- The payment will be updated within 24 to 48 hrs and you may login after 24 to 48 hrs to confirm and take a print out of the completed Application form.
GENERAL INFORMATION: A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded. [120 fellowships in the field of Biomedical Sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, immunology, pharmacology, zoology, botany, environmental sciences and veterinary Medicine (excluding Agriculture extension/ Soil Sciences, etc) and thirty fellowships for the work with emphasis on Social Sciences like psychology, sociology, home science, statistics anthropology, social work, public health/health economics (agriculture economics will not be considered)] .
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.
Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF will receive fellowship from ICMR. The existing value of the fellowship is at present Rs. 25000/- (Rupees twenty five 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.
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