UGC to Revise National Eligibility Test (NET) Syllabus

November 22, 2023

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to revise the syllabus for the National Eligibility Test (NET), announced UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. He assured that candidates appearing for NET would be given sufficient time before the implementation of the revised syllabus.

Background and Reason for Revision

The UGC initiated the process of updating the syllabi for UGC-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) subjects in 2017. However, with the introduction of the National Education Policy (NEP) in 2020, significant developments in higher education, emphasizing multidisciplinary curricula and holistic education, prompted the need for a revision.

Expert Panel Formation

In a meeting earlier this month, the UGC decided to undertake the exercise of updating the syllabi for UGC-NET subjects. To facilitate this, an expert committee will be formed by the UGC to oversee the revision process.

UGC-NET Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC-NET for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Held twice a year, usually in June and December, UGC-NET covers 83 subjects. The examination serves as an eligibility test for the appointment of assistant professors in Humanities and Social Sciences, including Indian and foreign languages, as well as certain science subjects.

UGC’s Role in Higher Education

The UGC, established in 1953, is a statutory organization of the Government of India responsible for coordinating, determining, and maintaining standards of teaching, examination, and research in university education. The commission plays a crucial role in shaping the quality and standards of higher education in the country.

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