{"id":5704,"date":"2026-06-12T13:17:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T07:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/live-jrfadda-new\/2026\/06\/12\/ugc-net-scholarship\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T11:29:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:59:54","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 and Benefits"},"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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-2026\/\"><b>UGC NET examination<\/b><\/a><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 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\"><b>JRFAdda December Session Courses \u2013 Join Today!<\/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<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;15521&#8243;]<\/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 style=\"text-align: center\"><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><iframe title=\"How Much UGC NET\/JRF Fellowship Amount? NET\/JRF Scholarship Amount? Aditi Mam\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" 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<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;15521&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><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\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-07_10_09-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"449\" height=\"674\" \/><\/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<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;15521&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><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><iframe title=\"UGC NET JUNE 2026 \u2705 How to Start? YouTube Complete Planning \ud83d\ude31 JRFAdda\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" 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<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;15521&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><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>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\"><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\"><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\"><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\"><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\"><b>Career Advancement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Improves opportunities in <\/span><b>academia and research institutions.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\"><b>JRFAdda December Session Courses \u2013 Join Today!<\/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\"><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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NET Scorecard: Shows marks, percentile, and JRF qualification status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><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\"><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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bank Account Details: Aadhaar-linked account for direct monthly stipend transfer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><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><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Passport Size Photographs: Needed for institutional and fellowship rec<\/span><b>ords.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-subject-weightage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Subject Weightage 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\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<div class=\"cfaq-wrapper\" data-multiple=\"0\"><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">1. What is the UGC NET Scholarship, and who is eligible for it?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><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><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">2. What is the UGC NET Scholarship amount for JRF and SRF in 2026?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><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><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">3. Is there a contingency grant included in the UGC NET Scholarship?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><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><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">4. What is the duration of the UGC NET Scholarship?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><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><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"cfaq-question-text\">5. Can a candidate avail the UGC NET Scholarship without qualifying JRF?<\/span><span class=\"cfaq-icon\"><\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><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><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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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