CSIR-UGC NET!
the nta (national testing agency) administers the joint csir-ugc net exam on behalf of the university grants commission.significance: successfully clearing this examination not only qualifies candidates for the junior research fellowship (jrf) but also makes them eligible for assistant professor positions in indian universities and colleges.exam papers:chemical sciencesearth, atmospheric, ocean and planetary scienceslife sciencesmathematical sciencesphysical scienceslanguage and format: the exam is conducted in both english and hindi, featuring objective-type questions. it spans a duration of 180 minutes and is exclusively computer-based.age limit: to qualify for jrf, candidates must be under 28 years of age. certain categories, including sc, st, third gender, differently abled, and women, enjoy a 5-year relaxation. obc candidates receive a 3-year relaxation. however, there is no upper age limit for individuals pursuing the assistant professor qualification exclusively.how to apply: applications are accepted online at https://csirnet.ntaonline.in/.for more information: www.nta.ac.inand https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/.