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Does JRF get HRA?
House Rent Allowance: Suitable single-seated hostel accommodation may be provided to the JRF candidate in the institutions. In case of non-availability, HRA as per rules of the university/institution will be paid to the Fellow subject to the submission of an HRA certificate through the registrar/principal.
What happens after clearing JRF?
After qualifying for NET-JRF, candidates can pursue research in their respective postgraduate disciplines. They choose universities/colleges from NET Coordinating Institutes and enroll themselves for pursuing PhD at different universities/institutes and IIMs.
Is JRF a PhD?
PhD vs JRF The difference between a PhD and a JRF is that the former is a degree conferred on students on completion of their research thesis or dissertation. While the latter is a fellowship granted to students to encourage them to pursue advanced studies and research leading ultimately to M. Phil or PhD.
What is the percentage of UGC NET JRF in SRF?
JRF gets converted into SRF after 2 Years. UPDATE: The New HRA Is different for different cities. For the metropolitan cities, it is 24\% and for other Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, it is 16\% & 12\% respectively. UGC provides scholarship (fellowship) to those candidates who clear UGC NET JRF ( Junior Research Fellowship).
What is the amount of UGC scholarship amount for JRF students?
After two years ( or when a scholar is promoted to Senior research fellowship (SRF)) scholar receives scholarship amount of Rs 35000+HRA. UGC provides scholarship (fellowship) to those candidates who clear UGC NET JRF ( Junior Research Fellowship). UGC NET JRF Exam is conducted by NTA (National testing agency) twice a year in June and December.
How to get UGC Junior Research Fellowship through NET exam?
As per the UGC norms, only the candidates who qualify NTA UGC NET Exam can be eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship. However, these are qualifying tests only and do not bestow a fellowship upon the candidate. Get Eduncle Study material for upcoming UGC NET Exam trusted by 4000+ selected students.
What is the amount of HRA amount in UGC grant?
HRA amount is 24\%, 16\% and 8\% of the fellowship depending upon where the university is situated. Apart from these benefits UGC also provides contingency fund of Rs 10,000 per annum during JRF period and 20,500 for rest of the period. UGC guideline is attached in the footnote.