<p>UGC NET stands for <strong>University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test</strong>. It&#39;s a prestigious national-level exam conducted in India to determine the eligibility of candidates for the positions of:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Assistant Professor</strong>&nbsp;in Indian universities and colleges.</li> <li><strong>Junior Research Fellow (JRF)</strong>&nbsp;for pursuing research in a specific field.</li> </ul> <p>The exam is conducted twice a year in June and December and covers a wide range of subjects across various disciplines. Passing the UGC NET is a mandatory requirement for anyone aspiring to become an Assistant Professor or pursuing research in universities and colleges funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC).</p>

<p><strong>1. What is the purpose of the UGC NET exam?</strong>&nbsp;<br /> Ans:&nbsp;The exam determines the eligibility of candidates for the positions of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.</p> <p><strong>2. How often is the UGC NET exam conducted?<br /> Ans:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;The exam is conducted twice a year,&nbsp;usually in June and December.</p> <p>3.&nbsp;<strong>How many questions are there in the UGC NET exam?<br /> Ans:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;There are a total of 150 questions (50 in Paper 1 and 100 in Paper 2),&nbsp;each carrying 2 marks.</p> <p><strong>4. Is there a negative marking in the UGC NET exam?<br /> Ans:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;No,&nbsp;there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.</p> <p><strong>5. What are the fees for the UGC NET exam?<br /> Ans:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;The fees vary depending on the category:&nbsp;General - ₹1000,&nbsp;OBC (NCL) - ₹500,&nbsp;SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - ₹250.</p>