NET and SET Recruitment 2022: Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

NET and SET Recruitment: In Indian universities and colleges, the UGC NET and SET exams will be held in 2022 to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship positions. The NET exam was previously administered by CBSE, but now the NTA (National Testing Agency) is in charge on behalf of the UGC (University Grants Commission).

The number of subjects available for the NET and SET exams differs significantly. Because state tests have fewer subjects that vary from state to state, whereas the NET exam has a larger number of subjects that are applicable across the country. The following is a complete list of the SET and NET exam dates for 2022.

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UGC NET Exam 2022: An Overview

It is one of India’s most difficult exams. It takes place twice a year (in June and December). It is held by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to recruit Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellows in UGC-approved universities. The following are the highlights of the UGC NET Exam 2022:

Specifics	Important Details
Mode of Exam	Online
Exam Duration	3 hours
Number of papers	2
Subjects Included	Paper 1– Research and Aptitude Paper 2– Based on core subject
Question Weightage	2 marks per question
Total Number of Questions	150
Negative Marking	NA
Official Website	https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/

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UGC SET Exams 2022: An Overview

To select eligible candidates for assistant professor or lecturer positions in state-owned institutions, each state conducts its own State Eligibility Test. Exams for the SET are usually held once a year. For more information, see the SET exams listed below.

State	Exam name
Karnataka	KSET- Karnataka SET
Maharashtra	MH SET
Gujarat	GSET Exam 2022
Andhra Pradesh	APSET Exam 2022
Tamil Nadu	TNSET Exam 2022
West Bengal	WB SET Exam 2022
Kerala	Kerala SET Exam 2022

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UGC NET & SET Recruitment Date 2022

Candidates can consult the table below for the official schedule of UGC NET & SET Exams for the year 2022:

Specifics	Important Exam Dates
UGC NET Exam 2022	October 2022
Karnataka SET Exam	July 2022
Maharashtra SET Exam	September 2022
Andhra Pradesh SET Exam	October 2022
Tamil Nadu SET Exam	September 2022
Kerala SET Exam 2022	August 2022
West Bengal SET Exam	January
RPSC Assistant Professor Exam 2022	September 2022
Gujarat SET Exam	December 2022
UPPSC Assistant Professor Exam 2022	April 2022
UPHESC Assistant Professor Exam 2022	October 2022
OPSC Assistant Professor Exam 2022	To be announced
KSET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test)	To be Announced
UPTET (Uttar Pradesh  Teacher Eligibility Test)	November 2022
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)	December – January
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR UGC NET)	To be Announced
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board National Eligibility Test (ASRB NET)	To be Announced

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UGC NET & SET Exam Registration 2022

NET exams are typically taken by candidates who have a master’s degree in Humanities and Social Science, Computer Science and Applications, or Electronic Science with a minimum of 55 percent or equivalent and want to pursue a career as a professor.

To take these common entrance exams, you must first complete the NET registration form, which is released on the same day as the recruitment notice. The steps to successfully register for the NET 2022 exam are as follows:

• Step 1: Log in to the website and fill out the registration form.
• Step 2: Use the credentials you received to log in.
• Step 3: Fill out the application form and submit it.
• Step 4: Make the required application fee payment.
• Step 5: Print the receipt for the application.

Relevant Links
DSSSB JE	DSSSB Patwari	BPSC Assistant Professor
DSSSB PRT	DSSSB PGT	DSSSB Assistant Teacher

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UGC NET & SET Recruitment Syllabus 2022

The following are the topics covered in the Teaching Research Aptitude section of the NET exam syllabus:

Teaching Aptitude	Research Aptitude
Teaching-Nature	Research-Meaning
Learner’s characteristics	Types and Characteristics
Objectives and Basic requirements	Steps of Research
Methods of Teaching	Methods of Research
Factors affecting teaching	Research Ethics
Teaching Aids	Paper, Article
Evaluation systems.	Conference & Seminar

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Difference Between NET & SET Recruitment

Many candidates are confused about the differences between the NET and SET exams, but they are both used to recruit Assistant Professors, lecturers, and researchers in national and state-level institutions.

There are some significant differences between the NET and SET Exams, which candidates can understand using the table below:

Parameters of ComparisonNET ExamSET ExamConducting AuthorityIt is a national level exam that is administered by national bodies such as the NTA, UGC, and ICAR.	It is a state-level exam administered by state-controlled organisations. Generally, each state has its own authority that administers the exam.
Exam Frequency	UGC NET & CSIR NET is conducted twice a year while ASRB NET is conducted once a year.	These exams are conducted once a year.
Exam Purpose	These exams are for candidates who want to work as lecturers, professors, or researchers at national or state level institutions.	These exams should be taken by candidates who want to work as an Assistant Professor or Lecturer in a state-owned institution.
Syllabus	For 81 subjects, the UGC NET is administered. CSIR NET is for science stream candidates, whereas ASRB NET is for agricultural studies candidates.	These are run by state-owned commissions with their own curriculum. This article contains the exam syllabus for a few of the exams.
Eligibility	For JRF under UGC NET, the age limit is 30 years, and for JRF under CSIR NET, the age limit is 28 years. For lectureship, there is no age limit. There is no age limit for the ASRB NET Exam For UGC NET and CSIR NET, a Master’s Degree with at least 55 percent from any recognized university in the General Category and 50 percent in the other categories is required. For ASRB NET, a Master’s Degree from any recognized university is required.	There is no age limit. Candidates must have received at least a 55 percent grade in their Master’s degree from a UGC-accredited university.
Exam Pattern	UGC NET: It consists of two papers (Paper I and Paper II), with a total duration of three hours. Paper I is worth 100 marks, while Paper II is worth 200 marks. There are no negative marks. CSIR NET: It is divided into three sections and lasts a total of three hours. There will be a total of 200 marks awarded. Each subject has a different marking scheme. There will be negative marking, and it will be different for each subject. ASRB NET: It only has one paper with 150 multiple-choice questions and a time limit of two hours. The ASRB NET exam has negative marking.	It is also conducted in 2 papers (Paper I & Paper-II). The exam will last 3 hours total, whether it is done in two sessions on the same day or in two separate sessions. The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions worth a total of 300 marks. There are no negative marks..
Exam Language	The NET exams are offered in both English and Hindi.	The SET Exams are also available in state languages.

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UGC NET & SET Recruitment 2022: Preparation Plan

The UGC NET & SET Exam 2022 will require extensive preparation and coverage of the entire syllabus.

• Prepare a study plan that takes into account the important topics as well as your personal strengths.
• Follow the study plan and, if necessary, seek professional assistance.
• Make use of the study materials to aid your exam preparation.
• To get a clear understanding of the exam, you should solve NET previous year question papers.

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UGC NET & SET Subjects 2022

For Paper 2, the UGC NET & SET exams are held for a variety of subjects. The subject of the UGC NET Paper 2 is a graduation subject. Check out the table below for a list of topics:

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UGC NET and CSIR NET: A Comparison

The table below lists the similarities and differences between UGC NET and CSIR NET:

Parameters	UGC NET/NET JRF	CSIR NET
Exam Conducting Body	NTA	CSIR
Educational Background	Any	Science
Required Qualification	Post Graduate	B-Tech, BS, B-Pharm (4 Years Degree)
Upper age Limit	30 years	28 years
Pattern of Exam	Paper I, Paper 2	Part A, Part B & Part C
Number of Subjects	81	5
Negative marking	No	Yes
Cut-off Level	High	Moderate
CareeR Path	UGC Approved Universities	CSIR Research Labs

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MH SET 2022 Exam

The Savitribai Phule Pune University will conduct the Maharastra State Eligibility Test, or MH SET, entrance exam for Lectureship and Assistant Professor eligibility. This exam is held in 15 different cities across the state in 32 different subjects. On most days, the MH SET examination is held in two sessions on the same day. It will be simple for you to understand the examination procedure with the help of the tabulated data shown below:

Exam Conducting Authority	Savitribai Phule Pune University
MH SET 2022 Mode ofExam	Online (multiple choice questions)
Duration	Paper 1 – 1 hour Paper 2 – 2 hours
Number of papers	2 (Paper 1 & 2)
Number of Subjects	32
Total Number of Questions	Paper 1 – 50 Paper 2 – 100
Total Marks	Paper 1 – 100 Paper 2 – 200
Negative Marking	NA

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Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2022 Exam

The GSET exam is held once a year in Gujarat to recruit Assistant Professors and Lectureships. The following table lists the highlights of the GSET 2022 Exam:

Specifics	Important Details
Testing Agency	Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	3 hours
Number of Papers	2 (Paper I & II)
Number of Subjects	23
Total Questions	150
Negative Marking	NA

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Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2022 Exam

The University of Mysore holds a KSET examination every year for Assistant Professor or Lectureship positions. The Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2022 highlights:

Specifics	Important Details
Conducting Authority	University of Mysore
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	Paper 1: 1 hour Paper 2: 2 hour
Number of Subjects	41
Total Number of Questions	Paper- I: 50 Paper-II: 100
Total Marks	Paper- I: 100 Paper-II: 200
Negative Marking	NA

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