The Ministry of Education has released an official notification stating the postponement of UGC NET 2021 May Examination for December cycle. The online CBT examination was scheduled to be held from May 2 to May 17. The National Testing Agency, NTA has released the official notification related to this on its UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

All those candidates who have applied for the UGC NET December 2020 Cycle (May 2021) exam can check the latest updates by visiting the official website. The revised exam dates for the online CBT examination will be intimated by the NTA at least 15 days before the examination.

The decision has been taken in view of the current pandemic situation caused by the COVID-19. For the safety and well-being of candidates and examination functionaries, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank in cooperation with the Ministry of Education instructed NTA to postpone the examination.



UGC NET Exam Pattern: Overview 
 

Particulars

UGC NET Paper-I Highlights

UGC NET Paper-II Highlights

Exam mode

Online

Online

Exam duration

3 hours (180 minutes)

Type of paper

Common for all candidates

Subject-specific questions

Total questions

50

100

Type of questions

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

Total marks

100

200

Marking scheme

+2 for correct answer

0 for incorrect answer

+2 for correct answer

0 for incorrect answer

Language of paper

English and Hindi

English and Hindi

Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official website of the UGC NET for all related updates.

Official Website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in