{"id":21784,"date":"2026-03-05T23:21:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=21784"},"modified":"2026-03-05T23:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:51:47","slug":"ugc-net-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Scholarship 2026 JRF Fellowship, Amount, Eligibility, Benefits &#038; Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>UGC NET Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as the <\/span><b>UGC NET JRF Fellowship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a research fellowship in India. It provides financial support to the aspirants who qualify for <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through the <\/span><b>UGC NET examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enabling them to pursue <\/span><b>full-time PhD research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Indian universities and institutions. The scholarship is aimed at research, academic excellence and innovation across the <\/span><b>Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, and Sciences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The JRF scholarship provides long-term stability and academic support to the aspirants, allowing scholars to focus fully on meaningful research and innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-cutoff-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Cutoff 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Scholarship Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>UGC NET JRF Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><b>national-level research fellowship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awarded to candidates who qualify for the <\/span><b>UGC NET exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. UGC NET examination is conducted by the NTA, and the fellowship is funded by the University Grants Commission. The scholarship supports <\/span><b>full-time PhD research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>5 years (JRF + SRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is also awarded on the basis of performance in the <\/span><b>CBT <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conducted under UGC NET.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-15521\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-15521 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"App &amp; Book\" data-height=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_15521\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_15521\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-15523 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-16 16:57:29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp\" height=\"300\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" class=\"slider-15521 slide-15523 msDefaultImage\" title=\"book-banner-2\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-15522 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-16 16:57:29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp\" height=\"300\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" class=\"slider-15521 slide-15522 msDefaultImage\" title=\"JRF Adda in your pocket! app\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-study-material-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Study Material 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarship Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET JRF Scholarship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting Authority<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarship Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Years (JRF + SRF)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode of Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ugcnet.nta.nic.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-test-series-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best UGC NET Test Series 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"How Much UGC NET\/JRF Fellowship Amount? NET\/JRF Scholarship Amount? Aditi Mam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zCWXy1HMK-s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET JRF Scholarship Eligibility Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>UGC NET JRF Scholarship 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available to eligible aspirants who must cleared the <\/span><b>UGC NET JRF examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, possess a <\/span><b>Master\u2019s degree with the required minimum marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and are enrolled in a <\/span><b>full-time PhD or M.Phil\/PhD programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a recognised institution and the universities. The upper age limit for JRF is <\/span><b>30 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with applicable <\/span><b>age relaxation for reserved categories and women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as per government norms.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-15521\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-15521 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"App &amp; Book\" data-height=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_15521\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_15521\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-15523 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-16 16:57:29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp\" height=\"300\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" class=\"slider-15521 slide-15523 msDefaultImage\" title=\"book-banner-2\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-15522 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-16 16:57:29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp\" height=\"300\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" class=\"slider-15521 slide-15522 msDefaultImage\" title=\"JRF Adda in your pocket! app\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET with JRF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Qualification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s degree with the required minimum marks or equivalent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Marks (General)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Marks (SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwD)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Requirement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time PhD or M.Phil\/PhD programme<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Limit (JRF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 5 years for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwD\/Females<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-books-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best UGC NET Books 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Scholarship Amount 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>UGC NET Scholarship Amount 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scheme provides structured financial support to research scholars pursuing <\/span><b>full-time PhD programmes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Indian universities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21790 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-07_10_09-PM-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"449\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-07_10_09-PM-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-07_10_09-PM-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-07_10_09-PM-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-07_10_09-PM.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fellowship is divided into two stages <\/span><b>JRF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>SRF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on the scholar\u2019s research progress and performance evaluation by the concerned institution.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-15521\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-15521 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"App &amp; Book\" data-height=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_15521\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_15521\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-15523 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-16 16:57:29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp\" height=\"300\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" class=\"slider-15521 slide-15523 msDefaultImage\" title=\"book-banner-2\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-15522 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-16 16:57:29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp\" height=\"300\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" class=\"slider-15521 slide-15522 msDefaultImage\" title=\"JRF Adda in your pocket! app\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-new-rules-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET New Rules 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fellowship Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Monthly Stipend<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Educational Qualification Required<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b937,000 per month<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s Degree (minimum 55% for General, 50% for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwD) + Qualified UGC NET with JRF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b942,000 per month<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF, along with 2 years of research work\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET JUNE 2026 \u2705 How to Start? YouTube Complete Planning \ud83d\ude31 JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EEB4-6OR054?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET JRF Contingency Grant\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UGC NET JRF Contingency Grant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a financial support provided to research aspirants to meet the <\/span><b>essential research expenses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This helps scholars to cover the costs such as <\/span><b>books, software tools, journals, stationery, data collection, fieldwork, travel for research purposes, and other academic requirements and many more essential requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The amount of the contingency grant varies based on the <\/span><b>subject stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>stage of fellowship (JRF or SRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is provided on an <\/span><b>annual basis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with the fellowship.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-15521\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-101-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-15521 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"App &amp; Book\" data-height=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_15521\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_15521\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-15523 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-16 16:57:29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp\" height=\"300\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" class=\"slider-15521 slide-15523 msDefaultImage\" title=\"book-banner-2\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-15522 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-16 16:57:29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp\" height=\"300\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" class=\"slider-15521 slide-15522 msDefaultImage\" title=\"JRF Adda in your pocket! app\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject Stream<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>JRF (Per Year)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>SRF (Per Year)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humanities &amp; Social Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b912,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b925,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Fellowship Benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>UGC NET Fellowship <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers several additional benefits to support research scholars during their PhD journey:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>House Rent Allowance (HRA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provided as per Government norms for scholars who do not have hostel accommodation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dearness Allowance (DA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Applicable as per Central Government rules to offset rising living costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Medical facilities are also provied and reimbursements as per UGC and institutional guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Security for PhD:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enables scholars to pursue full-time doctoral research without financial stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Career Advancement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Improves opportunities in <\/span><b>academia and research institutions.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-subject-weightage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Subject Weightage 2026<\/b><b><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents Required for UGC NET Scholarship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who qualify <\/span><b>UGC NET<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must submit essential documents for <\/span><b>PhD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> admission, fellowship activation, and verification. These documents ensure eligibility confirmation and smooth release of the scholarship amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UGC NET JRF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Award Letter: Official proof of selection for the JRF fellowship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET Scorecard: Shows marks, percentile, and JRF qualification status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PhD Admission Proof \/ Joining Letter: Mandatory to activate the fellowship after joining a full-time PhD programme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhaar Card: Required as identity proof and for DBT-based stipend payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank Account Details: Aadhaar-linked account for direct monthly stipend transfer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category Certificate (if applicable): Required to avail reservation and age\/mark relaxation benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport Size Photographs: Needed for institutional and fellowship rec<\/span><b>ords.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UGC NET Scholarship 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offered through the <\/span><b>UGC NET JRF Fellowship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a major support system for students who want to build a strong career in research and academics. By offering a <\/span><b>competitive monthly stipend, annual contingency grant, and additional benefits such as HRA, DA, and medical facilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the fellowship enables research scholars to pursue <\/span><b>full-time PhD programmes without financial constraints<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The fellowship is provided for a period of <\/span><b>five years (JRF + SRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The scholarship provides long-term stability and academic support, allowing scholars to focus fully on meaningful research and innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-2025-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-question-paper-2-download-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Question Paper 2 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Psychology Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Management Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Commerce Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-economics-question-paper-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-environmental-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Computer Science Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET History Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Education Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-previous-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Previous Year Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Geography Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-question-paper-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET English Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-home-science-question-paper-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Home Science Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-public-administration-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Public Administration Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-syllabus-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Computer Science Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-syllabus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET History Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Management Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-syllabus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Education Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-syllabus-2026-pdf-download-for-paper-1-paper-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Commerce Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET English Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Law Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Sociology Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Philosophy Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-syllabus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Political Science 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 90.4837%; height: 120px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\" colspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-expected-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-home-science-cut-off-2026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Home Science Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Management Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-public-administration-cut-off-2026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Public Administration Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-cut-off-2026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Education Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-cut-off-marks-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Cut Off Marks 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-cut-off-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET History Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-cut-off-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Commerce Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET English Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Political Science Cut Off 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Scholarship FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-21793 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-21793.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-21793.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-21793.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-21793.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-21793.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1772090507\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-21793\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-217930\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse217930\" aria-controls=\"collapse217930\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the UGC NET Scholarship, and who is eligible for it?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse217930\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-21793\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-217930\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>UGC NET Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a financial support scheme awarded to candidates who qualify <\/span><b>UGC NET with Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It is meant for scholars pursuing <\/span><b>full-time PhD research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in UGC-recognised universities and institutions in India.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-217931\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse217931\" aria-controls=\"collapse217931\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the UGC NET Scholarship amount for JRF and SRF in 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse217931\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-21793\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-217931\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Under the <\/span><b>UGC NET Scholarship 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, selected candidates receive <\/span><b>\u20b937,000 per month as JRF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the first two years. After the upgradation, they receive <\/span><b>\u20b942,000 per month as SRF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the remaining three years.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-217932\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse217932\" aria-controls=\"collapse217932\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i>  Is there a contingency grant included in the UGC NET Scholarship?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse217932\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-21793\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-217932\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Yes, the <\/span><b>UGC NET Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> includes an annual <\/span><b>contingency grant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ranging from <\/span><b>\u20b910,000 to \u20b925,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, depending on the subject stream (Humanities\/Social Sciences or Science) and fellowship stage (JRF\/SRF).<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-217933\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse217933\" aria-controls=\"collapse217933\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i>  What is the duration of the UGC NET Scholarship?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse217933\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-21793\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-217933\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The <\/span><b>UGC NET Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is valid for a maximum period of <\/span><b>5 years (2 years JRF + 3 years SRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or until submission of the PhD thesis, whichever is earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-217934\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse217934\" aria-controls=\"collapse217934\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i>  Can a candidate avail the UGC NET Scholarship without qualifying JRF?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse217934\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-21793\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-217934\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0No, the <\/span><b>UGC NET Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is awarded <\/span><b>only to candidates who qualify UGC NET with JRF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Candidates qualifying only for Assistant Professor are not eligible for the scholarship benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UGC NET Scholarship, also known as the UGC NET JRF Fellowship, is a research fellowship in India. It provides financial support to the aspirants who qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) through the UGC NET examination, enabling them to pursue full-time PhD research in Indian universities and institutions. 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