Political Science UGC NET
UGC NET Exam is Conducted by NTA ( National Testing Agency ) twice every year to select eligible candidates for both Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or only Assistant Professor in Indian colleges and universities. NTA conducts UGC NET 2021 for 100 subjects in various shifts. Political Science is one of them.
There are so many advantages of clearing UGC NET in Political Science. SO Political Science UGC NET is one of the favorite subjects among aspirants.
Online Exam Date for UGC NET exam is: 06-11 October 2021
Here we provide all things which help you to clear UGC NET Political Science
- Political Science net Syllabus
- UGC NET political science books
- UGC NET political science question paper
- Strategy for UGC NET Political Science.
Overview of UGC NET Exam Pattern 2021
UGC NET exam comprises two papers (paper-I and -II) containing multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours.
| UGC NET Paper | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | 50 | 100 |
| II | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 350 |
NTA UGC NET 2021 Part-I Exam Pattern
| Part | Sections (Objective Multiple Choice Questions) | Questions | Marks |
| I | Teaching Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
| II | Research Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
| III | Reading Comprehension | 5 | 10 |
| IV | Communication | 5 | 10 |
| V | Reasoning (including Maths) | 5 | 10 |
| VI | Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
| VII | Data Interpretation | 5 | 10 |
| VIII | Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 5 | 10 |
| IX | People & Environment | 5 | 10 |
| X | Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 100 |
NTA UGC NET 2021 Part-II Exam Pattern
| Paper-II | Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Mark for 1 Question | Total Marks |
| Selected Subject | Objective Multiple Choice Questions | 100 | 2 | 200 |
UGC NET Application 2021
The NTA has reopened the UGC NET 2021 application process for the merged December 2020-June 2021 cycles. Eligible candidates can apply online now for the UGC NET exam. Candidates can fill the UGC NET application form by following the given steps:
Step 1: Visit the website- ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the ‘Application form UGC NET Dec 2020 & June 2021 cycles’ link
Step 3: Click on the ‘New Registration’
Step 4: Enter the required details and complete the registration
Step 5: Fill the complete application form
Step 6: Upload scanned pictures of passport size photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb). Both the images should be in JPEG format
Step 7: Pay the UGC NET application fee (Gen – Rs 1000; OBC/EWS – Rs 500; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender – Rs 250)
Step 8: Save and submit the form
Step 9: Download the confirmation page
UGC NET 2021 Important Dates (December 2020 & June 2021 Cycles)
Check UGC NET exam dates 2021 below for the merged December 2020 and June 2021 cycles exams.
| UGC NET Events | UGC NET Exam Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | 10-Aug-2021 | UGC NET 2021 notification was released online by NTA for the combined Dec 2020 and June 2021 cycles. |
| Application form | 10-Aug-2021 | UGC NET 2021 application window was been reopened for the combined Dec 2020 and June 2021 cycles. |
| Last date of application | 5-Sep-2021 | The UGC NET 2021 application process will close on September 5, 2021. |
| Last date of fee payment | 6-Sep-2021 | The last date to pay the application fee is September 6, 2021. |
| Application correction window | 7-Sep-2021 to 12-Sep-2021 | The UGC NET application correction window will open on September 7, 2021. |
| Admit card | to be announced | UGC NET admit card 2021 will be released on the official website of the exam as per the prescribed schedule. |
| UGC NET exam | 6-Oct-2021 to 11-Oct-2021 | UGC NET 2021 exam dates have been announced by the NTA. The exam will be held from October 6 to 11, 2021. |
| Provisional answer key | to be announced | Provisional UGC NET answer key 2021 will be released soon after the exam. |
| Final answer key and cutoff | to be announced | UGC NET final answer key and cutoff 2021 will be released on the official website as per the prescribed schedule. |
| Result | to be announced | UGC NET 2021 result will be announced on the official website. |
UGC NET Eligibility 2021
The basic criteria that candidates must fulfill to meet UGC NET eligibility 2021 are:
- Candidates should secure at least 55 per cent aggregate marks in post-graduation
- Candidates should not be more than 31 years of age in order to be eligible for JRF
- There is no age restriction to apply for the post of Assistant Professor
- A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates
- A relaxation of five years in age criteria is given to reserved category candidates
- Candidates who have cleared State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2002 are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam