UGC NET-JRF (Law) Complete Guidance 2024

What is the qualification for UGC NET law?

For those in the General, Unreserved, or General-EWS categories, here’s what you should be focusing on to meet UGC NET Law eligibility 2023 criteria: Master’s Degree with 55% Marks: Aim for at least a 55% score in your Master’s Degree. Falling short of this could mean you’re not eligible.

Is UGC NET law tough?

UGC NET LAW has that level of demands wherein we cannot claim that it is an easy paper or a highly difficult paper, rather a good amalgamation of both. The level of question asked is good and it is not a paper that can be taken lightly. Most important mantra is to be very clear with the basics

Is 1 year LLM valid for UGC NET?

Yes, a postgraduate degree in law which is LLM, is mandatory to appear for UGC NET.

What are the subjects for UGC NET law?

There are 10 units in the UGC NET Law Syllabus that are as follows: Jurisprudence, Constitutional and, Administrative Law, Public International Law, Commercial Law, Family Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights Law and Duties, International Humanitarian Law, Labour Law, Property Law, Crimes, and Torts.

How to prepare UGC NET paper for law?

Solving 3-4 test series per week will induct the candidates’ speed and accuracy in solving the question paper. Candidates must not only try to solve full test papers, they must also try to complete chapter-wise tests, full tests, topic-wise tests, and other online mock tests to score higher in the UGC NET Law Exam.

Which book is best for UGC NET law?

Name of the BookAuthor/Publisher
Law of Torts Including Motor Vehicle Accidents & Consumer Protection LawsDr Rega Surya Rao
Administrative lawIP Massey
Lectures on Administrative LawC. K. Takwani
Constitutional Law of India (Part I)Ashok Kumar Jain

What is the age limit for UGC NET law?


There are no restrictions on UGC NET Law Assistant Professor attempts. Candidates are limited to three attempts at the UGC NET JRF. Applicants for UGC NET JRF must be under the age of 30. For the UGC NET Law Assistant Professor Post, there are no age limitations.

What is the law of NET JRF cutoff?

Candidates have to secure qualifying marks in both the NTA UGC NET 2023 papers if they want to get shortlisted for JRF or Assistant Professorship. The UGC NET qualifying marks for the General and Reserved categories in Paper I and Paper II are 40% and 35% respectively.

What are the benefits of JRF in law?


While doing your research work and studies, you get the JRF scholarship amount of INR 31,000 (for the initial 2 years) and INR 35,000 (for remaining tenure). Additionally, you also get a contingency amount and HRA as per the university rules.